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F9B Series Personal Use

1. n 8 lt E I Lu 2 LI m Li lt E lt gt 4 RRIAGE CA FIGURE 5 7 F9B SERIES CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 5 16 32DF9BP02 B REF SONO MBN Sk Lx 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 1 34 2 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 FIGURE 5 7 F9B SERIES CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS DESCRIPTION CARRIAGE WELD ASSEMBLY SHAFT DEPLOYMENT DRIVE COLLAR 5 8 ID W SET SCREW BEARING DU 0 625 ID X 0 719 OD X 0 38 FL ARM POWER SHAFT SUPPORT GUIDE DRIVE SHAFT PIVOT GEAR 1 125 PD 0 63 FACE WIDTH PIN SPIROL 5 32 X 1 00 BUTTON SPRING SUPPORT SPRING COMPRESSION 0 4410 WASHER 0 50 ID X 0 75 OD X 0 06 NYLON BUSHING NYLINER 0 50 X 0 50 WASHER 1 2 WAVE BOLT SHOULDER 0 50 X 0 75 CAM FOLLOWER SCREW CAP SOCKET 5 16 18 X 3 4 GUIDE CARRIAGE NUT HEX 3 8 16 JAM NYLON INSERT BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 5 8 GR5 BRACKET WASSY IDLER SHAFT SUPPORT WASHER 3 4 STAR INTERNAL BAG OF TEN NUT HEX 3 4 16 JAM BAG OF TEN GREASE FITTING STRAIGHT PRESS IN NUT HEX 5 16 18 PLATED THIN NYLON FITTING GREASE 65 DEG PRESS IN CHAIN PRIMARY DRIVE CLAMP HOSE LINK MASTER SPROCKET SYNC 35 8 TOOTH PIN SPIROL
2. low gt e END OF TABLE b Connectors Refer to Figure 3 1 The electrical connectors used by Ricon are Molex 062 Series These connectors have terminal numbers stamped onto the rear Use these numbers and colors to identify all wires RECEPTACLE R FIGURE 3 1 MOLEX CONNECTORS 32DF9BP02 B Labels oltage 12 or 24 volt Circuit rating is also given C OUT Carriag ut signal Rollstop Open Control Relay n Control Relay ntrol Relay trol Relay se Control Relay VDC rating Supply signal t ches located on Interior amp Exterior Control Panels e unter n Seqence Lift lowering followed by flap opening n Solenoid Valve Rollstop Open Signal Rollstop Open Provides Rollstop Close Provides Rollstop Close Signal Ground Electrical Ground Sw 0 COM 0 COM Common N n functi Out c Sk Out Sic lt gt Pump solenoid Pume stowing Horizontal platform travel is only permitted while th SEEK level is detected disabling of horizontal platform travel while the platform is still in the mountin range is wider than the range of physically possible horizontal travel heights detection range center coincides with the center of the horizontal travel path 5 are used to define a tighter range around this center STO1 Bottom of STOW ra
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5. NOTE ALL WIRING IS 18 UNLES PECIFIED OTHERWISE FIGURE 3 4 WIRING DIAGRAM SHEET 1 OF 3 3 12 32DF9BP02 B FROM SHEET 1 N CONNECTOR NOTE ALL W ECTRICAL oN RS O S 14 SHEET 35 DER CONNECTOR SWITCH CONNECTOR JRM LEVEL 5 PLATF SHEED 35 PLATFORM LEVEL FIGURE 3 5 WIRING DIAGRAM SHEET 2 OF 3 32DF9BP02 B 3 13 FROM SHEET 2 PLATFO VEL CH CONN NOTE A S 18 AWG HERWISE 452 SPIDER HARNES gt IN OUT MOTOR FROM SHEET 2 SPIDER HARNESS ING IS SPECIFIED LIFTING FRAM FIGURE 3 6 WIRING DIAGRAM SHEET 3 OF 3 3 14 32DF9BP02 B IV MAJOR LIFT SYSTEMS REPAIR A LIFT SERVICE ACCESS Refer to Figure 4 1 Access to the internal components of the RICON Mirage F9B Series Pers
6. Le HEX NUT Ci LOWER PARALLEL ARM gt LIFTING FRAME PLATFORM MOUNTING PN PLATFORM GUIDE BLOCK FIGURE 4 4 DISCONNECT BRIDGEPLATE g Remove the lower of the two platform mounting pins from the platform mounting brackets This will free the lower parallel arms The arms will drop out of the platform mounting brackets At this point the platform will be free to rotate about the upper mounting pins Support the platform such that it main tains a horizontal orientation These pins are easily removed by placing a small pry bar between the platform and the end of the pin and pushing the pin out of the platform mounting bracket until the inside end of the pin is flush with bracket The pin can then be pulled out of the mounting bracket N CAUTION Do not damage the surface of the pin during removal If the pins outer surface is damaged pitted or grooved during removal it should be discarded and replaced with a new pin h Remove the upper pins in the platform mounting brackets These pins are moved in a manner similar to the removal of the lower parallel arm pins i The platform is now free and can be removed from the lifting frame 2 PLATFORM INSTALLATION Installation of the platform is performed by repeating the removal steps in reverse order with a few minor con siderations The platform mounting pins can be driven into place using a soft heavy hammer If th
7. 5 17 2 AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT 5 18 3 STOW LEVEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURES essere rennen 5 18 4 ADJUSTMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM 5 19 5 VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT tenete 5 19 6 LIMIT SWITCH enne inneren rennen nre trennen 5 20 7 PUMP MOTOR CONTRACTOR u ua 5 20 8 tetro ien e E e et Re tede 5 20 7 gt gt gt 4 1 APPENDIX 12 LIF T SPECIFIGATIONS 4 24 32DF9BP02 B INTRODUCTION T he RICON Mirage F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift is an under floor electro hydraulic wheelchair lift for use by persons requiring assistance for entering and exiting a vehicle The patented movement ensures smooth safe entry and exit and easily lifts up to 660 pounds 300 kilograms It is designed to be operated by a wheelchair occupant an attendant or the vehicle driver By using the lift control switches the lift extends or deploys from the vehicle and rises to the vehicle floor height The user boards the large non skid platform and the operator uses the control switches to gently lower the platform to the ground After the user departs the platform is raised and retracted stowed The
8. N WARNING THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS This Warranty is Void if product has been installed or maintained by someone other than an authorized Ricon service techni cian product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written authoriza tion by Ricon Ricon disclaims liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from operation of a Ricon product that has been modified from the original Ricon design No person or company is au thorized to change the design of this Ricon product without written authorization by Ricon Ricon s obligation under this warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or exchange of parts that fail within the applicable warranty period Ricon assumes no responsibility for expenses or damages including incidental or consequential damages Some s ates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply Important The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days after installation of this Ricon product for the warranty to be valid The warranty is not transferable The warranty gives specific legal rights and there may be other rights that vary from state to state 1 2 32DF9BP02 B
9. n CC qo 0 LI oc 72 gt Lu o F9B FIGURE 5 4 F9B SERIES PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 5 10 32DF9BP02 B PRESENT HT SIDE DETAII G gt Lu FIGURE 5 5 F9B SERIES PLATFORM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DETAIL 32DF9BP02 B 5 11 AIR LIFT VHEELC PRESE FIGURE 5 6 F9B SERIES PLATFORM ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE DETAIL 5 12 32DF9BP02 B FIGURES 5 4 5 5 amp 5 6 F9B SERIES PLATFORM ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS SERIAL NO s 3692 and HIGHER REF DESCRIPTION QTY PARTNO 1 PLATFORM 32 25 X 40 00 POWER ROLLSTOP PRS SW 1 F9 0424 2 ASSY PLATFORM MOUNT RH TRAIN LIFT 1 UV PF 808 3 WASHER FLAT 0 32 ID X 0 75 OD X 0 080 SST 22 282776 4 NUT HEX 5 16 18 JAM NYLON INSERT SST 16 283146 5 BLOCK GUIDE PLATFORM MOUNT RH 1 UV DS 029 6 SOCKET BUTTON 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST 4 282285 7 NUT HEX 1 4 20 NYLON INSERT SST 23 283095 8 PIN CLEVIS 5 16 OD X 1 00 SST 2 UV PI 016 10 STIFFENER RIB PRS SW 1 UV PF 235 11 ROLLSTOP WASSY PRS 1 F9 051 12 STIFFENER TUBE PRS PIVOT WELD ASSY SW 1 UV PF 231 13 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 4 20 X 3 4 SST 33 14 07 108 14 SOCKET SET 1 4 20 X 1 4 SST 2 282005 15 BLOCK GUIDE PLATFORM MOUNT LEFT 1 UV DS 028 16 ASSY PLATFORM MOUNT LH TRAIN LIFT 1 UV PF 811 17 SAFETY TREAD
10. Never route a live wire Ensure the battery is disconnected Always route the electrical wires clear of any moving parts brake lines and exhaust system Securely attach wires to the vehicle frame or subframe When routing electrical wires through vehicle walls or floors use a suitable grommet to protect the wires from chafing 2 ROUTE MAIN POWER CABLE N CAUTION If drilling is necessary check underside of vehicle before drilling So as not to damage any fuel lines vent lines brake lines or wires NOTE Cable must be routed properly and should not exceed 9 in length Consult with our Service Department should cable lengths greater than 9 be required a Trim cable to required length Terminate wire ends using the ring terminal and crimping tool b Route and attach power cable to the vehicle frame using cable clamps and tie wraps c The control pendant cable must be anchored with cable clamps to avoid excessive stress to wires and or termination points 3 ROUTE GROUNDING STRAP Refer to Figure 2 3 To assure proper operation of the pump motor a grounding strap of 4 gauge or heavier wire must be GROUNDING installed TO GROUND a 12VDC Systems Route the ground strap from the pump body to the bare metal on the vehicle chassis or other appropriate location GROUNDING STRAP TO GROUND b 24VDC Systems 12 VDC The ground strap should be routed from the grounding
11. Platform Bridgeplate 10 cycles per day service should be increased TABLE 3 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION DAILY SAFETY CHECK or 10 20 cycles of operations WITH LIFT IN STOWED POSITION Verify that all lift mounting and support points are in proper order and free from damage Verify that all mounting bolts are of appropriate grade and fastened properly Verify carriage stops are fastened properly DEPLOY LIFT TO FULL EXTENSION STOW LEVEL Verify Rated Load Capacity decal is affixed properly clearly visible and legible Re place if necessary Verify all Operating Instruction decals and labels are affixed properly clearly visible and legible Replace if necessary Listen for any abnormal noises as the lift deploys i e grinding or binding noises Torque Limit Clutch overloads properly at end of travel Carriage stops are in place and stop lift squarely Verify carriage lifting frame platform pivot pins are installed properly free from damage and locked in position with proper fasteners Verify all cotter pins are engaged and secured properly Verify hydraulic cylinder pivot pins are free from damage and locked in position with proper fasteners Verify platform operates properly during lift and stow modes without obstruction Verify all welds on carriage brackets lifting frame and platform mounting brackets are in proper order Verify platform mounting brackets are properly fastened to both sides
12. Verify proper adjustment of switch justed properly Down Solenoid Valve electrical con Verify proper connection nector not connected properly Control pendant UP DOWN switch Verify proper electrical operation of failure Switch Replace if required Lift mode enable OUT switch failure Verify proper electrical operation of switch Replace if required Obstruction of Flow Control Valve Flush hydraulic system SU Solenoid Valve DWNSV fail Replace solenoid valve E E hose not properly con Verify proper connection nected to hydraulic cylinder Obstruction of Flow Control Valve Flush hydraulic system Platform not fully deployed Deploy platform fully Hydraulic Pump Motor electrical con Verify proper connection nectors not connected properly Platform Level Switch Harness not Verify proper connection of Platform connected properly Level Switch Harness connector connection to On Board electric box TOP switch not adjusted properly Verify proper adjustment Control pendant UP DOWN switch Replace switch failure TOP limit switch failure Verify proper electrical operation Replace if required Pump Contactor CRPMP failure Replace contactor Hydraulic Pump Motor failure Replace Hydraulic Power Unit Hydraulic Manual Release Valve is Close Manual Release Valve fully open Hydraulic hose not properly con Verify proper connection of hydraulic nected to hydraulic cylinder hose to cylinder
13. 23596 25477 25478 22 10 044 UV DS 016 F9 0385 UV ES 026 UL AC 011 28036 F9 0173 28277 28217 264104 F9 0343 27200 26254 F9 0438 F9 0429 25384 F9 0495 F9 0427 282205 F9 0421 UV DS 202 28417 28297 14 08 304 UV DS 106 UV SP 009 UV DS 105 V2 ES 79 UV ES 112 111 112 113 114 115 MS 4 40 X 1 8 PHIL PAN NUT HEX 5 16 18 SPROCKET 35 12 TEETH 0 625 BORE BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 1 2 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 5 16 BRACKET CARRIAGE ELECT BOX MTG BACK TRUNNION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER BEARING DU 0 75 ID X 0 875 OD X 0 38 FL ROLLPIN 1 4 X 1 1 2 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MIRAGE LIFT NIPPLE HEX 1 4 X 1 3 8 FITTING QUICK DISCONNECT 1 4 ADAPTER STRAIGHT 1 4 NPT MALE PIN 0 75 OD X 5 00 PLUG HEX SOC 1 4 NPT GEAR MOTOR ASSY S 12V GEAR MOTOR ASSY S 24V DECAL PC BOARD LAYOUT SOCKET SET 10 24 X 1 4 COLLAR SET SCREW GEAR BOX BRACKET MOTOR MNT ROLLER MNT PLATE ASSY CARRIAGE ELECT BOX MTG PIN CLEVIS 0 313X1 00 D HEAD SST ROLLER RAIL SCS 5 16 X 0 625 SKT SST BAG OF TEN NUT 10 32 NYLON PLUG 0 78 1 DIA HOLE 0 62 MATL BLACK PLASTIC ONBOARD CONTROL BOX MIRAGE 12V ONBOARD CONTROL BOX MIRAGE 24V DOMESTIC ONLY CONTROL BOX MIRAGE 24V EXPORT ONLY LINK DRIVE SHAFT PIVOT ASSEMBLY SCS 5 16 X 0 75 BTN SKT SST WASHER 5 16 X 0 75 OD X FLAT GR7 ROLLER ALIGNMENT BUSHING ALIGNMENT BUSHING 08FDUOS6 X 3 8 WASHER 0 32 ID X 0 59 OD X 0 006 SPROCKET WASSY 17T 35 50 BORE NUT 5
14. 25 1 2 X 3 SAFETY YELLOW 3 25664 18 SAFETY TREAD 5 50 X 1 50 SAFETY YELLOW 4 25674 19 SAFETY TREAD 12 75 X 3 00 SAFETY YELLOW 1 25673 20 SAFETY THREAD 25 1 2 X 12 00 OCEAN GREY 2 25661 21 SOCKET FLAT 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST 16 282245 22 WASHER NYLON 0 375 ID X 0 630 X 0 032 2 28562 23 SAFETY TREAD 25 1 2 X 3 SAFETY YELLOW 3 25664 24 STIFFENER PLATFORM REAR SW T 1 UV PF 898 25 CHANNEL HOUSING RH WELD ASSY PRS SW 1 F9 0241 26 CHANNEL HOUSING LH WELD ASSY PRS SW 1 F9 0242 27 PLATE KEEPER PRS GEAR 1 UV PF 875 28 GEAR MOTOR DELCO PH3 9T MED TORQ 1 25486 29 TERMINAL CONNECTOR 2 CIRCUIT PACK CON 1 25481 30 TERMINAL PACK CON SERIES 1 HD FEM 2 26551 31 WASHER 1 4 SPLIT LOCK SST 3 282745 32 SOCKET BUTTON 1 4 20 X 1 13 SST 3 281985 33 BOLT SHOULDER PRS 1 UV PF 937 34 RELEASE TRIGGER WELD ASSY PRS 1 UV PF 889 37 SPRING MANUEL RELEASE TRIGGER PRS 1 UV SP 019 39 WASHER 1 4 FLAT SAE SST 5 282735 40 LINK GEAR WELD ASSEMBLY RH 1 UV PF 892 41 LINK HEX ADJUSTABLE PRS 1 UV PF 863 42 NUT HEX JAM 5 16 18 SST 1 283154 43 LINK GEAR WELD ASSEMBLY LH THD 1 UV PF 893 44 BUSHING PIVOT SHAFT PRS 2 UV PF 883 45 BRACKET MTG COMP LINK WELD ASSY 1 UV PF 894 46 LINK COMPENSATOR WELD ASSY PRS 1 UV PF 888 47 LINK ROLLSTOP PRS 1 UV PF 860 48 MS 6 32 X 5 8 PHIL PAN SST 1 280575 49 BUMPER RUBBER B 1220 2 V2 AC 86 50 KEEPER REINFORCEMENT 4 UV PF 855 51 T NUT 5 16 18 SST 4 UV PF 934 5
15. DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT 5 9 DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM TORQUE LIMIT 0 5 10 1 TORQUE LIMIT CLUTCH 1 5 10 2 TORQUE LIMIT CLUTCH nn 5 10 3 TORQUE LIMIT CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT rennen 5 10 DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM DRIVE 5 5 11 DRIVESHAFT REMQONVAL cet serpere vi petri e enya rr Ete Ee e PER 5 11 2 DRIVESSEAFT INSTALLATION u e Hee Ere ie tt 5 12 M DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM GEAR RACK AND 5 12 gt GEAR REMONVAL desi ep RU eH RU dee De dele dex EUER ERE RU ede ae dees 5 12 5 12 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ecu lb aei PI REB CM aa 5 13 1 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT SYSTEM FLUSH AND FLUID RENEWAL eene 5 13 5 13 3 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 5 14 4 HYDRAULIC C 5 16 5 BLEEDING OF HYDRAULIG SYSTEM rot es ine aa e E d nete ie ete 5 17 O ELECTRICAL GONTROE SYSTEM tette tete e teint oer dp tate ice edet teda 5 17 1 LIFT MODE ENABLE CIRCUIT OUT 5
16. Floor to Travel Travel Arm Stowed Stowed Stowed Usable Usable ground Platform Platform travel Above Below Length Height Width Length Length Width F9B050 5 24 32DF9BP02 B
17. hydraulic Quick Connect Obstruction of Flow Control Valve Flush hydraulic system Down Solenoid Valve failure Replace solenoid valve Contamination of Hydraulic manual Flush hydraulic system Back Up Pump Hydraulic Manual Back Up Pump Replace Hydraulic Power Unit failure 32DF9BP02 B Platform does rise when UP switch is pressed but immedi ately begins to lower when UP switch is re leased Hydraulic Manual Release Valve is Close Manual Release Valve partially open Down Solenoid Valve failure Replace solenoid valve Contamination of Hydraulic Manual Flush hydraulic system Back Up Pump Hydraulic Manual Back Up Pump Replace Hydraulic Power Unit failure IN Relay failure Replace relay Platform IN Platform does not STOW stow when IN and IN IN Relay Arc Suppression Diode fail Replace circuit board in On Board LOCKOUT switches i ure electric box are pressed Lift does OUT Relay failure Replace relay Improper operation sequence Use correct operating sequence Verify proper adjustment of switch NOT make noise Platform attempts to stow too low when IN and IN LOCKOUT switches are pressed STO1 limit switch not adjusted prop erly STO2 limit switch not adjusted prop erly TOP limit switch not adjusted prop erly Hydraulic Pump Motor electrical con Verify proper connection nector not connected properly STO1 limit switch failure Replace switch STO2 limit s
18. 16 18 NYLON SST SPACER INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT COTTER PIN FOR 98 BAG OF TEN 32DF9BP02 B I R N e _ o AR APD 280325 28313 UV DS 002 14 02 108 28278 F9 0420 UV SH 010 UV BU 005 283615 UV SH 007 V2 SH 29 UV SH 003 V2 SH 84 UV PI 003 V2 SH 620 UV DS 205 UV DS 207 26211 28139 R5 AC 503 UV DS 200 F9 0430 F9 0423 F9 0069 F9 0248 15901 28307 28945 10931 10953 18020 UV DS 052 28229 28630 F8 0120 F8 0121 25384 28630 F9 0406 283145 F9 0064 15930 This page intentionally left blank 32DF9BP02 B uiv d LN4AS3 YHS 11 F9B SERIES TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY FIGURE 5 8 32DF9BP02 B 5 20 FIGURE 5 8 F9B SERIES TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS SERIAL NO s 3692 PRESENT REF DESCRIPTION OA mm 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 LIFTING FRAME WLDT COATED RED BEARING DU 750 ID X 8 75 OD X 1 00 PIN COTTER 25 X 3 50 PIN 75 OD X 2 740 PIN 75 OD X 5 00 PIN 75 OD X 2 830 BLOCK SWITCH ACTUATOR CAM COLLAR 25 ID X 63 OD X 38 ROD SWITCH CAM ACTUATOR COLLAR ACTUATOR ROD BRACKET F9000 SERIES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BOLT HEX 1 4 X 3 50 NUT 1 4 20 JAM NYLON SST SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 25 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY F9B050 COMMON COMP PIN 750 X 3 125 S
19. 5 32 X 1 25 WASHER STAR INTERNAL 10 NUT HEX 10 32 COUPLING ACTUATOR MOTOR 1 4 HP 12 VDC SHORT SHAFT MOTOR 1 4 HP 24 VDC SHORT SHAFT CLAMP HOSE GASKET RUBBER 1 00 X 2 00 X 1 8 ASSY SWITCH PLATE SPACER ELECT PLATE STAND OFF BLOCK SWITCH RETAINER SMS 4 X 1 00 PHIL FLAT TYPE AB ZINC PLATE SWITCH WASHER FLAT 5 16 SAE BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 GR5 SWITCH LIMIT SEALED PRE WIRED ASSY HARNESS SWITCH PLATE CONDUIT PLASTIC 1 2 PLUG AMP CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE 14 PIN COVER CARRIAGE CENTER CHAIN SECONDARY DRIVE BUSHING 08FDUO6 X 3 8 BRACKET WASSY MOTOR MOUNT ROLLER IDLER SHAFT 0 50 OD X 5 0 CS 5 16 18X0 75 HEX SST BRACKET CARRIAGE ELECT BOX MTG FRONT SEE 42 CLUTCH TORQUE LIMIT PIN SPIROL 5 32X 1 1 4 NUT HEX 4 40 NYLON INSERT NUT HEX 1 4 20 PLATED THIN NYLON BRACKET MOUNTING MICRO SWITCH SPRING 1 25 X 0 468 SPR STL PLUNGER MICRO SWITCH BLOCK LIMIT SWITCH ASSY PLUNGER 32DF9BP02 B QTY OO 0 WHNMHH RPR ONRRAA BNNND NUOUUOUNN NNN E os aN lt PART NO F9 0435 UV DS 204 UV BU 007 UV BU 014 UV DS 051 UV DS 014 UV DS 005 28418 UV DS 003 254537 14 18 308 25298 28261 28381 40 20 006 282289 UV DS 027 283185 28164 F9 0476 15925 15924 21 02 012 14 08 305 21 02 011 F9 0418 F9 0481 25043 F9 0450 28417 28249 28306
20. B SHIPMENT INFORMATION Ricon does not sell directly to user because of the specialized nature of this product Instead the product is distrib uted through a worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers who carry out the actual installation C When the product is received unpack it and check for freight damage Claims for any damage should be made to freight carrier immediately Be sure installation kit contains all items listed on kit packing list Please report any missing items immediately to Ricon Product Support The warranty and owner s registration cards must be completed and returned to Ri con within 20 days for the warranty to be valid GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation operation service and maintenance Under no circumstances should installation maintenance repair and adjustments be attempted without imme diate presence of a person capable of rendering aid An injury no matter how slight should always be attended Always administer first aid or seek medical attention immediately Protective eye shields and appropriate clothing should be worn at all times To avoid injury always exercise caution when operating and be certain that hands feet legs and clothing are not in the path of product movement Batteries contain acid that can burn If acid comes in contact with skin flush affected area with water a
21. F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift stows in a cassette mounted to the underside of possible installation Therefore we have developed the following general procedures that will apply to many installations Contact the Ricon Product Support Department for instruction about installations not covered herein Lift installation is performed in four steps Mechanical Electrical Final Adjustments Verify Installation A 1 MECHANICAL NOTE Installation instructions for specific applications are provided in the installation kit LIFT LOCATION The location of a wheelchair lift depends on the motion path of the platform The lift must be located so that the platform will move unobstructed through its required range of motion The conventional doorway mounted lift has a fixed base from which a platform moves away on descent and returns on ascent Principles for locating the under floor lift differ from those used to locate the conventional doorway mounted platform lift The platform does not return to a fixed doorway mounted base as the platform approaches the vehicle floor Instead the platform stows in a cassette attached to the vehicle frame located under the ve hicle floor which makes location specific for each vehicle As floor to ground travel requirements increase the location of the lift relative to the side of the vehicle be comes critical Proper operation of the bridgeplate requires a minimum threshold gap of 3 The
22. lift 7 Deploy the lift and raise the lift platform to the vehicle floor level 8 Check the hydraulic connections and lift enclosure for leaks Tighten as required 9 Bleed the hydraulic system if necessary see section 5 5 BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The lift hydraulic system may have air introduced into the system after maintenance procedures have been per formed When air does enter the hydraulic system the hydraulic system may appear to soften This is most noticeable when loading or unloading platform at vehicle floor level The air in the hydraulic system must then be removed The following procedure to remove the air from system is commonly referred to as bleeding The following procedure is most easily performed by two people and can be very messy a Fully deploy the lift and gain access to the underside of the lift carriage b Locate the air bleeder valve on the top side of the lift cylinder let air and hydraulic fluid out of the cylin der NOTE This step will cause oil loss Have dry rags on hand to clean up spilled hydraulic fluid c Close the air bleeder valve d Repeat the previous three steps until the fluid coming does not contain any air bubbles e Verify that the air bleeder valve is fully closed O ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM Control of the lift is affected by three major control circuits This section provides a description of how the circuit operates and where applicable how they are adjusted 1 LI
23. lift is an underfloor lift with a powerful electrical hydraulic pump The lift also contains a built in manual backup pump and rollstop manual control knob If the lift loses electrical power two or more people can raise and or lower the lift manually This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions and a troubleshooting guide for the lift It is important to user safety that the lift operators be completely familiar with the Operating In structions chapter of this manual Once the lift is installed it is very important that the lift be properly maintained by following the Ricon recommended cleaning lubrication and inspection instruc tions If there are questions about this manual or additional copies are needed please contact Ricon Product Support at one of the following locations Ricon Corporation 7900 Nelson Road Panorama City CA 91402 818 267 3000 Quiside 818 Area Code cerei rete eoe rana 800 322 2884 _ _ _ ___ _ _ __________ _ _ _ www riconcorp com Ricon U K Ltd Littlemoss Business Park Littlemoss Road Droylsden Manchester United Kingdom M43 0 444 161 301 6000 A RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY refer to following page 32DF9BP02 B 1 1 RICON CORPORATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ricon Corporation Rico
24. of the platform with the appropriate bolts RAISE PLATFORM VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL Verify bridgeplate functions properly during deploy and stow operations without obstruc tion and that the lift platform stops at vehicle floor level Verify the pneumatic springs and snap rings are present and seated properly 32DF9BP02 B 3 1 LOWER PLATFORM GROUND LEVEL Rollstop Verify rollstop operates properly on contact with the ground Verify rollstop opens closes and locks properly without obstruction Verify roll stop return springs are in proper order if so equipped STOWING LIFT Proper Stow Level Verify lift seeks proper stow level see Chapter V Repair Torque Limit Clutch Torque Limit Clutch overloads properly at end of travel BI WEEKLY SAFETY CHECK or 2 140 180 cycles of operation Decals and Verify that the Rated Load Capacity decal is affixed properly clearly visible and legible Re Cleaning place if necessary Verify that all Operating Instruction decals and labels are affixed properly clearly visible and legible Replace if necessary Verify that serial number is clearly marked legible and visible After washing vehicle verify that points requiring lubrication are lubricated see Chapter V Repair e Rollstop pivot points and springs e Handrail slam locks and pivot points e Bridgeplate pivot points actuator pivot points and cam followers see Chapter V Re pair Deployment System Veri
25. of the stow guide block is between 0 03 0 06 above the top of the guide rail If adjustment is required refer to ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL STO2 If ad justment is not required refer to the next procedure AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL SEEK RANGE CHECK ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM NOTE While adjusting the position of STO1 and or STO2 if the two switches become too far apart the platform will oscillate such that the control cam will bounce between the positions of STO1 and STO2 If this occurs during the adjustment of one of the switches move the other switch toward the one being adjusted and repeat the adjustment process a Adjustment of Automatic Stow Level STO1 1 Q gt 5 6 Fully deploy the lift Loosen retaining screws on switch STO1 so that the switch will slide along with light tapping Lower lift platform to the stow level Move STO1 to achieve proper stow level as required tapping the switch toward the back of the unit to lower the stow level or tap toward the front to raise the stow level Refer to STOW LEVEL FROM VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL ALIGNMENT CHECK Verify proper ad justment Stow the lift b Adjustment of Automatic Stow Level STO2 1 Fully deploy the lift Loosen retaining screws on switch STO2 so that the switch will slide along with light tapping Lower lift platform toward to the stow level Move STO2 to achieve proper stow level as
26. raise the platform to the vehicle floor level b Referto Figure 2 5 Loosen the two mounting screws on the switch labeled TOP RONT OF LIFT 9 FIGURE 2 5 LIMIT SWITCH TOP LOCATION Slide the TOP switch all the way to the right and back again until it contacts the Control Cam with a faint click d Tighten the mounting screws sufficiently to allow the switch to be moved with light tapping e Operate the lift to verify that the lift stops at the correct vehicle floor level Readjust the Vertical Travel Limit Switch if necessary Do not strike the switch with a sharp tool f Fully tighten the switch mounting screws 32DF9BP02 B 3 THRESHOLD GAP SETTING The threshold gap is the space between the back of the platform and the bottom of the vehicle doorway Proper operation of the bridgeplate requires a minimum gap of 3 The location of the front of the lift relative to the outside surface of the vehicle and the upward travel portion of total travel above the lift enclosure affect the gap NOTE As floor to ground travel requirements increase the location of the lift relative to the side of the vehicle becomes critical The further back from the side the lift is located the smaller the allowable upward travel BE SURE THE LOCATION OF THE LIFT HAS BEEN CONSIDERED to avoid unnecessary last minute vehicle modifications see Mechanical I
27. required tapping the switch toward the back of the unit to lower the stow level or tap the switch toward the front of the unit to raise the stow level Refer to STOW LEVEL FROM GROUND LEVEL ALIGNMENT CHECK Verify proper adjustment Stow the lift c Adjustment of Automatic Stow Level Seek Range SEEK 5 Fully deploy the lift Adjust Seek range as required by moving the switch toward the back of the unit to decrease the distance or moving the switch toward the front to increase the distance Refer to AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL SEEK RANGE CHECK Verify proper adjustment At the underside of the lift raise and hold the service access panel up and install the two retaining bolts and lock nuts to the front edge of the panel Stow the lift 5 VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT CIRCUIT a Vertical Travel Limit Alignment Check Fully deploy the lift Raise the lift to the vehicle floor level The platform travel limit should be set so that the platform top surface is between 1 and 1 6 above the vehicle floor If adjustment is required refer to the next procedure ADJUSTMENT OF VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT TOP SWITCH 4 17 4 18 b Adjustment of Vertical Travel Limit TOP Switch 1 Fully deploy the lift 2 Move TOP to achieve proper platform level as required tapping the switch toward the rear to lower the platform or toward the front to raise the platform 3 Refer to Vertical Travel Limit Alignment Check previous section Verify pr
28. switch actuation diagram shows the state of all limit switches as the platform travels from ground level to stow level and to vehicle floor level The solid line indicates the normally CLOSED portion of the switch is operational while the two thin lines 2 indicate the normally OPEN portion of the switch is operational The broken lines are used to show the switch states beyond the normal travel boundaries of the platform This is useful in showing the operation of the TOP switches which change states at vehicle floor level For proper operation of the lift the SEEK STO1 and STO2 switch actuations must overlap as shown FULLY DEPLOYED PLATFORM ON GROUND ROLLSTOP OPEN simiman ECTED IN ORDER FOR POWERED LOWER TO FUNCTION gt THIS IS USER OPERATED THE SWITCH WILL NOT BE CLOSED UNLESS DONE SO BY THE OPERATOR FIGURE 3 3 LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATION DIAGRAM 32DF9BP02 B 3 11 3 WIRING DIAGRAM ENCLOSURE BK 18 24V ISO GND ONLY N FUMP RATING FOR 24 APPLICATION SOLENOID NOTE ALL 18 UNL PECIFIED OTHERWISI
29. 09 23 02 Innovation in Mobility Mirage F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift PRINT Service Manual 32DF9BP02 B 1999 02 RICON CORPORATION All Rights Reserved U S Patent Nos 5 228 538 5 253 973 5 373 915 5 556 250 Australian Patent Nos 661127 680501 Canadian Patent No 2 129 821 Printed in the French Patent No 0 446 224 German Patent Nos 68925368 0 08 EP 0625896 B1 United States of America U K Patent Nos EP 0625896 B1 EP 0703766 GB 2 224 992 B Other U S and foreign patents pending This Ricon service manual is for use by qualified service technicians and is not intended for use by non professionals do it yourselfers The manual provides es sential instructions and reference information which sup ports qualified technicians in the correct installation and maintenance of Ricon products Qualified service technicians have the training and knowl edge to perform maintenance work properly and safely For the location of a Ricon authorized service technician in your area call Ricon Product Support at 1 800 322 2884 Customer Name Installing Dealer Date Installed G o Serial _ gt 32DF9BP02 B REVISION RECORD REV DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE ECR ECO 32DF9BP02 New release in two book format 3802 4820 A 32DF9BP02 Inside Updated disclaimer on inside cover 3990 4918 B Cover END OF LIST ii 32DF9BP02 B TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page 3
30. 2 22 222 3 ____ _ _ _ 1 1 A RICON ONE YEAR LIMITED 1 1 SHIPMENT INFORMATION 1 3 GENERAL SAFE Y Dee dad d 1 3 D MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS 1 4 33 3 3 23 2 __3_ ___ _ 2 1 A MECHANICAL INS 2 1 2233 lt 2 0 06 6 2 1 2 ASS 2 1 3 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 2 2 ELECTRICAL ab eee co ays 2 2 1 INSTALL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER pe 2 2 2 ROVTE MAIN POWE R CABLE 3 Gira dt eritis dp eade deed ea 2 3 3 ROVTE GROUN IN G 2 3 4 CONNECT MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TO BATTERY 2 3 5 SAFETY iet etr rei Y br 2 3 Ce FINAE ADJUSTMENTS z ie eee a u val rv aa kuq or TS US N awe P vw EN ea VE 2 4 1 PLATFORM TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT pp 2 4 2 SET THE VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT 2 4 3 THRESEHOLDD GAP SETTING tit mr ber m rer err d n d e E d d RA 2 5 4 BRIDGEPLATE I 9 7 7
31. 2 WASHER NYLON 0 315 ID X 1 156 OD X 0 062 1 28632 53 FOOT PRS ACTUATOR WELD ASSY 1 UV PF 909 54 CAM PRS SWITCH ACTUATOR 1 UV PF 918 55 WASHER 10 FLAT SAE SST 1 282715 56 SHOULDER SCREW FLAP LATCH 1 UL PF 034 57 WASHER 10 SPLIT LOCK SST 2 282725 58 MS SOC BUTTON 10 24 X 3 8 SST 2 281435 59 WASHER 4 SPLIT LOCK 2 28266 60 WASHER 5 16 SPLIT LOCK SST 1 282785 61 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 3 4 SST 1 282205 62 MS 4 40 X 5 8 PHIL PAN 2 28031 63 LIMIT SWITCH SEALED PRS 1 264103 64 MS 6 32 X 1 4 PHIL PAN HD SST 2 280425 65 WASHER 6 SPLIT LOCK SST 2 282685 66 NUT HEX 10 24 NYLON INSERT SST 2 283055 67 PLUNGER SWITCH SEALED TAPPED 6 32 1 264102 68 NUT HEX 6 32 SST 1 283012 69 BRACKET MOUNTING LIMIT SWITCH PRS 1 UV PF 911 70 RECEPTACLE 9 PIN WO FLANGE 1 26472 32DF9BP02 B HARNESS ROLLSTOP SWITCH PLATE REINF LH WELD ASSY PRS SWT SOCKET FLAT 10 24 X 1 2 SST ASSY HARNESS ROLLSTOP SWITCH MS SOC BUTTON 5 16 18 X 1 2 SST PLATE PRS MANUAL RELEASE F9B BRACKET SPRING RETAINER F9B GEAR WASSY PRS F9B BOLT SHOULDER 0 0250 X 0 313 OD PRS COVER PRS RH F9B BLOCK PRS COVER SCS 1032 X 0 50 BTN SKT S SMS 8 X 1 2 PHIL PAN HD TE BAG OF TEN 32DF9BP02 B Pass UV ES 221 UV PF 908 28137 UV ES 852 282287 F9 0443 F9 0470 F9 0452 UV PF 899 F9 0441 F9 0437 28156 15961 This page intentionally left blank 32DF9BP02 B
32. 490 36 STRAIN RELIEF STR THRU LIQ TIGHT 3 26284 37 RIVET BLIND 5 32 X 19 25 ASD 5 4 BAG OF TEN 2 15910 38 ADAPTER STR 7 16M 7 16M JIC JIC BHD 2 08L 1 V2 SH 981 39 WASHER 7 16 EXTERNAL STAR SST 1 282915 40 NUT HEX 7 16 20 PLATED JAM 1 14 10 107 41 SPRING NUT 1 4 X 20 SST 1 283105 42 SCS 1 4 20 X 0 625 BTN SKT SST 1 281955 43 RIVET BLIND AL 3 16 X 0 45 12 28704 44 HOSE ASSY 11 X 1 4 JIC X 1 4 JIC 1 F9 0333 45 WASHER 8 FLAT BAG OF TEN 8 15917 46 SEAL DOOR 7 16 X 53 64 FEET 5 33 26679 47 WASHER 1 4 FLAT SST 1 282735 48 BRACKET STIFFENER 1 F9 0378 49 NUT 5 16 18 NYLON 2 28314 32DF9BP02 B 1 99 ON IN3S3Hd 696 S ON 1143 141 YIVHOUSSHM TvNOSd3d JYNSOTONS LAIT 51I94 S 961 F9B SERIES LIFT ENCLOSURE FIGURE 5 3 32DF9BP02 B FIGURE 5 3 F9B SERIES LIFT ENCLOSURE SERIAL NO s 3692 PRESENT REF DESCRIPTION 1 COVER ASSY TOP F9B050 2 COVER BOTTOM F9B050 3 ASSY MECH RH CHANNEL 4 ASSY MECH LH CHANNEL 5 RAIL STAINLESS GUIDE 6 7 8 CARRIAGE STOP SPACER 0 40 THICK BOTTOM COVER RETAINER 9 GEAR RACK 16 DP 1 2 FACE 10 CHANNEL 61 50 LH F9004 11 CHANNEL 61 50 RH F9004 12 WASHER 3 8 FLAT 13 BOLT HEX 3 8 16 X 1 00 GR5 14 WASHER 5 16 SPLIT LOCK 15 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 0 50 GR5 16 WASHE
33. CREW SOCKET SET 10 32 X 1 4 SST SOCKET BUTTON 5 16 18 X SST BEARING DU 75 ID X 8 75 OD X 63 GROMMET 1 06 OD X 50 ID X 25 GROOVE SPRING CONDUIT HARNESS ASSY SPIDER w POWER ROLLSTOP ASSEMBLY LIFTING FRAME 25 5 8 ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL LOWER P ARM 25 5 8 ASSEMBLY ACTUATOR ROD F9B050 SPACER 59 WASHER 5 16 SPLIT LOCK NUT HEX 9 16 18 JAM ARM LOWER PARALLEL ADJUSTABLE WASSY ARM PARALLEL FIXED 32DF9BP02 B QTY ANAA HANNO PART NO UV LF 200 UV BU 005 14 33 860 UV PI 002 UV PI 003 UV PI 004 F9 0206 V3 BU 15 F9 0557 UV ES 036 UV ES 027 281765 283096 28200 F9BOXX XXXXX1 X UV PI 006 28155 282287 UV BU 006 26645 UV SP 025 F9 0158 UV LF 502 UV LF 211 F9 0453 VT BU 42 28278 28366 UV LF 015 UV LF 212 5 21 L J EPLA BRIDG 5 22 ALI 2 SERIE F9B PLATFORM REF FIGURE 5 9 F9B SERIES BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY 32DF9BP02 B FIGURE 5 9 F9B SERIES BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS SERIAL NO s 3692 PRESENT REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 1 BRIDGEPLATE ASSY 1 F9 0291 2 PLATE BLANK BRIDGEPLATE 9 L UTS 1 F9 0288 3 FRAME WASSY BRIDGEPLATE 1 F9 0295 4 RIVET BLIND AL 3 16 X 3 8 AD66BS BAG OF TEN 10 15918 5 SCS 10 24 X 0 50 FLAT SKT SST 2 28137 6 NUT 10 24 HEX ACORN 2 28296 7 SAFETY TR
34. Circuit Verify proper operation of Vehicle failure Safety Interlock Circuit Repair as necessary Platform Level Switch Harness not Verify proper connection of Platform connected properly Level Switch Harness connection to On Board electric box Main Harness not connected prop Verify proper connection of Main erly Harness to On Board electric box pull box terminal strip and Lift Con trol Box terminal strip Spider Harness not connected prop Verify proper connection of Spider erly Harness connector to On Board elec tric box Seek switch not actuated Verify proper adjustment of Stow Level switches Adjust if required Control Pendant electrical connector Verify proper connection not connected properly IN OUT motor electrical connectors Verify proper connection not connected properly Control pendant IN OUT switch fail Verify proper electrical operation ure Replace if required Out CROUT Relay failure Replace relay In CRIN relay failure Seek switch failure Verify proper electrical operation of Seek switch Replace Seek switch and verify proper Stow Level switch adjustment if required Control System circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker tripped IN OUT Motor circuit breaker tripped Lift Main circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker located in en gine battery compartment OUT Relay Arc Suppression diode Verify operation of Arc Suppression failure Diode Replace circuit board i
35. DRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVED b oF BLEEDER PLUG TT KEEPER PLATES PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FIGURE 4 14 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS 4 412 4 14 10 Disconnect the main hydraulic hose from the hydraulic cylinder 11 Remove system hydraulic pressure by opening the manual release valve and disconnect the hy draulic Quick connect 12 Remove the hydraulic fitting from the lift cylinder 13 The male portion of the hydraulic Quick connect and the nipple adapter must be removed from the hydraulic cylinder by unscrewing the nipple turn in a counter clockwise direction NOTE This operation will result in the spilling of some hydraulic fluid Have rags on hand to clean up any fluid spilled 14 Remove the cylinder pivot pin 15 Loosen the setscrew fastening the cylinder pivot pin The screw is located in the rear of the hydraulic cylinder The set screw can be accessed through the lower of the two 0 50 diameter holes located in the center of the carriage rear cross member Remove the pivot pin by driving it out with a small drift and a hammer 16 Remove the hydraulic cylinder from the lift carriage NOTE The hydraulic cylinder piston must be fully retracted to facilitate removal 17 Move the cylinder as far as possible toward the rear of the lift carriage 18 Push rear of cylinder upward and rotate front of cylinder down and out of carriage b Cylinder Installation 1 Twist the cylinder rod into the proper alignm
36. EAD 25 YX 7 1 25665 8 BLOCK BRIDGEPLATE GUIDE BUMPER 1 F9 0290 9 SKID BRIDGEPLATE 3 UL BA 021 10 TAPE ADHESIVE TRANSFER 10MIL 1 5 263110 11 MS 10 24 X 0 25 FLAT PHIL UNDER CUT 3 28106 12 STIRRUP WASSY BRIDGEPLATE 1 F9 0294 13 ROD ASSY BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR 7 UTS 2 F9 0559 14 BALL SKT M8 X 9 5 R5MM 19MM ZINC 1 25494 15 EXTENSION LINK GAS STRUT 0 63 1 UV PF 078 16 SPRING PNEUMATIC 100 LBF 1 UV SP 006 17 WASHER 5 16 FLAT 2 28277 18 CLIP BALL RETAINER 10MM 2 UV SP 015 19 BKT B PLATE WASSY L H 1 UV PF 308 20 BKT B PLATE WASSY MOUNT 1 UV PF 309 21 SPRING L H B PLATE RETURN RED 1 UV SP 010 22 SPRING R H B PLATE RETURN RED 1 UV SP 011 23 BUSHING 750D X 321D X 38 2 UV PF 312 24 WASHER 0 578ID X 1 067 X 0 062 NYLON 2 28575 25 CS 5 16 18 X 1 25 HEX BAG OF TEN 4 14499 26 NUT 5 16 18 NYLON 4 28314 27 WASHER 5 16 FLAT 4 28277 28 SNAP RING 5 16 EXTERNAL 1 14 31 030 29 WASHER 0 328ID X 0 5600 X 0 030 SST 1 28566 32DF9BP02 B APPENDIX 1 LIFT SPECIFICATIONS F8100 SERIES EXPORT USE WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE LIFT electro hydraulic motor Rated load capacity 660 Ibs Pump rating 12 volts DC 1800 psi 1250 watt Manual backup up hand pump Pump rating 24 volts DC 1800 psi 1250 watt Manual backup down pressure release valve Hydraulic cylinder 3 0 single acting Lift weight approx 425lbs DIMENSIONS inches
37. FT MODE ENABLE CIRCUIT OUT SWITCH Refer to Figure 4 15 The LIFT mode Raise and Lower functions of the lift control circuit is meant to be active only when the lift is completely deployed A limit switch labeled OUT fastened to a spring loaded plunger located inside OUT LIMIT the carriage on the right side senses when the lift is completely deployed SWITCH The switch changes state when the plunger encounters the carriage stop on the right side of the enclosure To replace the OUT switch refer to section O 6 In the event that the OUT Switch is replaced its function must be verified to prevent damage to the switch and to assure proper operation NOTE When replacing the OUT switch be sure that the lift is completely de ployed and the spring plunger is in its retracted position a LIFT Mode Enable Switch Adjustment The Out Switch 1 Gain access to OUT switch and plunger The OUT switch is ac cessible from underneath the lift SPRING LOADED 2 Locate switch relative to the spring plunger PLUNGER 3 With the lift deployed the plunger will be extended exposing the switch flag to the narrowest part of the plunger Manually de press and hold the plunger in the retracted position then slide the switch along the adjustment slots until a click is heard NOTE Locating the switch too close to the plunger may cause damage FIGURE 4 15 OUT SWITCH to the switch 4 Verify operation of switch 5 Move the lift carriage to a point where
38. GLE THROW 12V 1 26444 3 2 SOLENOID SINGLE POLE SINGLE THROW 24V 1 264492 4 1 SOLENOID 12V DP LARGE 1 26447 4 2 SOLENOID 24V DP LARGE 1 26450 5 CIRCUIT BREAKER 5 AMP 1 26511 6 CIRCUIT BREAKER 30 AMP 1 26510 7 TERMINAL STRIP 7 TERM 1 265680 8 MS 10 32 X 0 313 PAN PHIL SST BAG OF TEN 4 15923 9 MS 10 32 X 0 75 PAN PHIL 4 28147 10 WASHER 10 FLAT SST 4 282715 11 WASHER 10 SPLIT LOCK SST 8 282725 12 BRACKET PUMP MOUNTING 1 F9 0204 13 BRACKET PUMP MOUNTING WASSY 1 UV PF 945 14 WASHER 0 32 ID X 0 75 OD X0 080 SST 9 282776 15 WASHER 5 16 SPLIT LOCK 7 282785 16 SCS 5 16 24 X 0 75 BTN SKT SST 5 28702 17 SCS 5 16 18 X 0 75 BTN SKT SST 4 282285 18 SCS 10 32 X 0 50 BTN SKT SST 2 28156 19 CABLE CLAMP 3 8 1 25516 20 PLUG RESERVOIR BREATHER FILLER 1 V2 SH 106 21 HANDLE MANUAL BACKUP PUMP 1 V2 SH 111 22 1 SOLENOID PLATE ASSY 12V 1 F9 0358 22 2 SOLENOID PLATE ASSY 24V 1 F9 0370 23 CONDUIT PLASTIC FEET 0 17 27200 24 CABLE TIE 5 5 NAT 2 25520 25 CABLE TIE 4 0 NAT 9 25519 26 1 HARNESS ASSY PUMP SOLENOID PLATE 12V 1 F9 0243 262 HARNESS ASSY PUMP SOLENOID PLATE 24V 1 F9 0246 27 ADAPTER L JICM NPSM 90 LARGE 1 V2 SH 013 28 CLIP EMERGENCY TOOLS 2 25543 29 PUMP ENCLOSURE ASSY 1 F9 0371 30 BASE PUMP ENCLOSURE 1 F9 0216 81 DOOR PUMP ENCLOSURE 1 F9 0217 32 PLATE REINFORCEMENT PUMP ENCLOSURE 2 F9 0255 33 HINGE 2 50 X 2 00 SST 6 F9 0218 34 LATCH DRAW FLEXIBLE T HANDLE 2 25089 35 RIVET 1 8 X 3 8 BLIND AL BAG OF TEN 8 14
39. JUST EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR THE LIFT USER 1 PLATFORM TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT This procedure provides for setting the location of the Vertical Travel Limit Switch labeled TOP to stop the platform at the vehicle floor level The Vertical Travel Limit Switch is located in the Carriage Assembly along with the three Stow Level Position Switches a Manually deploy the platform b Gain access to underside of lift carriage c Remove the bridgeplate actuator link Refer to Figure 2 4 The bridgeplate actuator link assembly at taches between the bridgeplate and platform This assembly in cludes pneumatic springs rod ends and hex adjusting links 1 5 NOTE Fold the bridgeplate and hold it in position with a heavy ob ject Raise the platform enough to ensure that there is no com pression on the pneumatic springs Remove the two snap rings retaining the link assemblies There is one snap ring on each side of the lift frame as sembly Remove the link assemblies from the mounting studs start ing at the bridgeplate end 9 FIGURE 2 4 BRIDGEPLATE ACTUATOR LINK Manually raise platform to vehicle floor level The platform will deflect vertically approximately 3 4 under rated load The platform travel limit should therefore be set so that the top platform surface is between 1 and 1 5 8 above the vehicle floor 2 SETTHE VERTICAL TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH a Manually
40. N DUNS Remove obstruction and check for any Abnormal Operation Backup pump manual release Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE valve OPEN until slightly snug Control System Circuit Breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker No Operation Backup pump manual release Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE valve OPEN until slightly snug Contact authorized Ricon service Hydraulic hose or fitting leak technician for repair Remove obstruction and check for any damage Abnormal Operation Backup pump manual release Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE valve OPEN until slightly snug Backup pump manual release Turn manual release valve CLOCKWISE valve OPEN until slightly snug No Operation POR ae ontact an authorized Ricon service Hydraulic hose or fitting leak technician for repair END OF TABLE MANUAL FUNCTIONS Obstruction in lifting frame 32DF9BP02 B 3 LIFT MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 3 4 MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FUNCTION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Platform Platform does not de Vehicle safety interlock not properly Engage safety interlock OUT DE ploy when the engaged OUT DEPLOY System circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker is pressed Lift does tripped NOT make noise IN OUT Motor circuit breaker tripped Lift Main circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker located in en gine battery compartment Vehicle Safety Interlock
41. R 1 4 FLAT SAE 17 BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 0 625 GR5 19 WASHER 5 16 FLAT SAE 20 NUT HEX 5 16 18 NYLON INSERT 23 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 7 8 GR5 SST 24 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 1 25 25 SOCKET BUTTON 1 4 20 X 5 8 26 WASHER 1 4 SPLIT LOCK 27 COVER BRAKE COMP ACCESS HOLE ASSY 29 HARNESS MAIN WITH HYDRAULIC F9B050 30 GUIDE HOSE 31 BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 0 50 GR5 32 BOLT HEX 1 4 20 X 1 00 GR5 BAG OF TEN 33 RAIL ALIGNMENT 34 CARRIAGE BOLT 1 4 20 X 0 625 GR5 35 BRACKET HOSE CABLE CLAMP 36 SCS 1 4 X 0 75 FLAT SKT SST BAG OF TEN 37 MS 1 4 X 0 625 PHIL PAN 38 GROMMET CATERPILLAR 1 8 39 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 X 0 75 BAG OF TEN 40 NUT SPEED U TYPE 5 16 18 41 BUMPER ADJUSTABLE SHORT 42 GASKET TOP COVER 43 SHIM TOP COVER 44 ASSY WELD REAR CHANNEL 47 NUT HEX 1 4 20 PLATED THIN NYLON 48 SCS 10 32 X 0 50 BTN SKT SST 49 COVER PULLBOX 50 DECAL PULLBOX TO PUMP WIRING DIAGRAM 51 TAPE WEATHER STRIP 12 W X 1 8 THK FEET 52 NUT HEX 6 32 53 TERMINAL STRIP 7 TERM 10 18 GA 54 TERMINAL STRIP 8 TERM 10 18 GA 55 HOSE PLUG HEYCO 57 WELD ASSY PULLBOX 58 MS 6 32 X 0 75 PAN PHIL 59 HARNESS PUMP TO PULLBOX 26 FT 60 BRACKET BULKHEAD FITTING 61 ADAPTER STR 7 16 M JIC JIC BHD 2 08L 61 1 PENDANT ASSY F9A 12V 62 SCS 10 32 X 0 375 FLAT SKT SST 63 BOLT CS 1 4 20 X 0 625 HEX SST 64 WASHER 1 4 SPLIT LOCK SST 65 RIVET BLIND 3 16 X 0 45 DOME 66 2 PENDANT ASSY F9A 24V 67 PLUG MALE 9 PIN AMP 206708 68 AMP 9 PIN
42. S SERIAL NO s 3692 PRESENT REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 1 1 MOTOR ASSY 12V 3 MONARCH PUMP 1 V2 SH 115 1 2 MOTOR ASSY 24V 3 MONARCH PUMP 1 V2 SH 116 2 FITTING L 1 4 SAE O RING BOSS 1 4 JIC 1 V2 SH 011 3 PLUG 3 4 16 CAVITY w o RING 2 V2 SH 001 4 RESERVOIR RICON POWER UNIT PLASTIC 1 V2 SH 108 5 PLUG RESERVOIR BREATHER FILLER 1 V2 SH 106 6 CLAMP HOSE 1 V2 SH 109 7 1 HYD VALVE ASSY 12V DELTROL 1 V2 SH 105 7 2 HYD POPPET VALVE ASSY 24V DELTROL 1 V2 SH 136 8 SEAL KIT MANUAL BACK UP PUMP 1 V2 SH 220 9 BACK UP PUMP MANUAL w o HANDLE 1 V2 SH 210 10 BRACKET TENSION LINK MONARCH PUMP 1 V2 SH 149 11 PIN amp RETAINING RING BACKUP PUMP 2 V2 SH 017 12 DECAL OIL LEVEL WARNING 1 32 10 154 13 PLUG 3 8 NPT PLASTIC 1 10333 14 O RING 13 NITRILE 430 1 24013 KIT PUMP MOTOR BRUSH SET 1 V2 SH 115B Item not shown 32DF9BP02 B IAL NO s R SE N o YX o 0 lamcn FIGURE 5 2 F9B SERIES PUMP ASSEMBLY 32DF9BP02 B FIGURE 5 2 F9B SERIES PUMP ASSEMBLY ALL MODELS SERIAL NO s 3692 PRESENT REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 14 HYD PWR UNIT NO TOP VV RES 2000PSI 12V 1 PMP 12000307 1 2 HYD PWR UNIT NO TOP VV RES 2000PSI 24V 1 PMP 24000307 2 PLATE WASSY SOLENOID 1 F9 0360 3 1 SOLENOID SINGLE POLE SIN
43. STRAIN RELIEF 69 HARNESS PULLBOX TO PENDANT F9B 70 1 LIGHT LIFT ARMED INDICATOR 32DF9BP02 B QTY PART NO F9 0410 F9 0411 UV MF 710 UV MF 709 UV MF 708 UV MF 044 UV MF 002 UV MF 046 UV MF 707 UV MF 703 UV MF 704 28283 28235 28278 14 08 108 28273 28164 28277 28314 282165 28223 28162 28274 UV MF 037 F9 0414 F9 0409 28165 14493 F9 0408 14 07 108 F9 0026 15948 281631 26646 15901 28674 UV MF 096 UV MF 033 UV MF 047 UV MF 095 14 08 304 28156 UV MF 063 26249 06 06 17 28301 26566 26567 26285 UV MF 160 28053 UV ES 219 F9 0412 V2 SH 981 F9 0375 28951 281645 282745 28704 F9 0372 26467 26468 F9 0386 UL ES 034 volo Ere NS AARNO co a AR Baap eR K n BANA A DAD oo o REF DESCRIPTION QTY PART NO 70 2 LIGHT LIFT ARMED INDICATOR 24V 1 V2 ES 016 71 SWITCH ASSY WIRES AND TERMINAL 1 264117 72 SWITCH SPDT ROCKER MOM CROSS SERRATED 2 264115 73 KIT PENDANT PEND HARN ADAPTER VW STANDARD 1 F9 0506 74 PENDANT UNIV 4 WAY RKR SW 7FT CORD 1 V2 ES 025 75 ADAPTER UNIVERSAL INTER FACE MIRAGE 1 F9 0509 32DF9BP02 B This page intentionally left blank 32DF9BP02 B 004 EMBLY DETAIL FOR HANDRAIL TO PLATFORM REFER TO F9BXX SEMBLY S REFER TO F9BXX FOR RIGHT SIDE lt lt zo
44. Tighten the nuts fastening the gear motor to the lift carriage Tighten the motor retaining clamp K DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH The clutch mechanism allows the traveling portion of the lift to come to a complete stop without stalling the De ploy Stow motor Torque limiting clutch overload occurs normally at both extremes of travel and is characterized by a loud clicking noise The torque limiting clutch is set at the factory However there is a break in period that var ies with usage which makes adjustment necessary after approximately 500 cycles Refer to Figure 4 10 Proper stowing and deployment of the lift de pend on the proper setting of the torque limiting clutch The torque limiting clutch should be set so the lift stows and deploys normally without overloading prematurely 1 f 9 3 T T T a b Remove the final drive chain C ORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH REMOVAL Fully deploy lift and gain access to the underside of the lift see Section A Remove the final drive chain Remove the gear motor assembly Remove the bolts fastening the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket to the lift carriage Slide the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket away from the lift platform Drop the end of the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket closest to the lift plattorm down into the carriage assembly Remove the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket FIGURE 4 10 TORQUE LIMITING down through
45. assembly forward or backward using the OUT or IN function to orient the final drive chain master link near the bottom center of the chain for removal 3 Disconnect electric power to the lift 4 Loosen the nuts fastening the gearbox to the lift carriage 5 Loosen the bolts fastening the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket to the carriage The front bolt is accessible from the top of the lift unit The rear bolt is accessible from below through the ac cess panel Place an open end wrench over the top of the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket 6 Move the gear motor assembly away from the lift platform A small pry bar may be inserted be tween the motor and the front of the carriage to gain leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEAR MOTOR If it does not move easily loosen the retaining studs or the motor retaining clamp to attain more movement 7 Remove the final drive chain master link and final drive chain b Primary Drive Chain Removal 1 Fully deploy lift and gain access to the underside of the lift see Section A 2 Move the master link of the primary drive chain to the bottom of the chain by pressing the OUT but ton With the final drive chain removed the intermediate drive shaft will rotate NOTE If both chains are being removed electric power to lift will need to be restored in order for the OUT button to move the chain gt Disconnect electric power to the lift Loosen
46. brushes to the brush holder making note of the position of the insulation washers on the terminal stud 7 Remove the positive brush set from the brush holder making note of the position of the positive brushes within the brush holder 8 Lubricate the bearings in both end caps very lightly There should be no free oil after lubrication as the oil can interfere with the operation of the armature 9 Reassemble the brush set with the new brushes included in Brush Kit Ricon part 4 V2 SH 115B by placing the springs into the cavities and placing the new brushes on top of the springs Make sure that the positive and negative brushes are placed in the correct cavities 10 Replace the terminal stud insulation washer and two hex screws fastening the brush sets to the brush holder Make sure the insulation washers are in the same position on the terminal stud as they were before disassembly 11 Place the brush holding tool Ricon Part V2 SH 115T included in Brush Kit V2 SH 115B over the brushes slowly advancing the tools over the brushes while pressing the brushes into the brush cavities Make sure the brush holder tool slot is toward the inside of the end cap 12 Insert the armature into the motor housing making sure the armature is oriented properly as noted during disassembly 13 Reassemble the end caps onto the motor housing while maintaining alignment as indicated by the alignment marks Make sure that the thrust washer is correctly lo
47. cated on the motor output shaft and the gaskets are located between the end caps and the motor housing 14 Orient the motor in a vertical position with the brush end of the motor towards the top 15 Push down on the end cap containing the brushes and slowly remove the brush holding tool 16 Insert the two bolts through the motor housing 17 Install the motor on the pump unit see next section being careful to hold the end caps onto the motor housing 4 19 Pump Motor Installation 1 Place the pump motor onto the pump body while holding the motor assembly together 2 Turn the motor housing to align the attaching bolts with the bolt holes in the pump body 3 Tighten the bolts that fasten the motor to the pump body until the lock washers are fully locked Do not over tighten and strip the pump body 4 Connectthe hydraulic hose from the pump unit to the quick connect fitting 5 Connect the electrical connectors to the pump unit N CAUTION Make sure that the positive cable is connected to the pump motor and if configured for 24 volts that the negative cable is connected to the body of the pump unit If configured for 12 volts make sure the negative cable is connected to the bare metal of the vehicle chassis O Enable electric power to the lift Raise the lift platform to the vehicle floor level Check all hydraulic connections for leaks Tighten as required 9 Bleed the hydraulic sy
48. ce the vibration isolation gasket between the Stow Deploy motor and the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket Allow enough slack to permit drive chain adjustment i Install the primary drive chain connecting the gearbox to the clutch assembly see Section J j Connect the motor electrical connectors using the nuts and washers removed during removal of the motor GEARBOX The gearbox reduces the output of the Stow Deploy motor to a usable speed and increases the torque correspond ingly The motor s rotation of the gearbox input shaft drives the gearbox output shaft The output shaft of the gear box drives the primary drive chain Removal and installation of this part are found in the previous section under Stow Deploy Motor Removal and Installation J DRIVE CHAINS The driveline from the gearbox to the final drive system gear rack and pinion consists of a primary drive chain and intermediate drive shaft and a secondary drive chain The chains transfer power from the gearbox through the clutch mechanism to the final drive shaft The primary drive chain is driven by the gearbox and drives a sprocket mounted to the housing of the clutch mechanism The final drive chain is driven by the intermediate drive shaft and drives a sprocket mounted on the final drive shaft 1 DRIVE CHAIN REMOVAL a Final Drive Chain Removal 1 Fully deploy the lift and gain access to the underside of the lift see Section A 2 Move the carriage
49. e circuit protection devices The first circuit breaker is a 90 Amp breaker located near the power source or battery When this breaker is tripped the lever of the breaker is in a position extending away from the body of the breaker To reset this breaker it is necessary to remove the two screws fastening the cover to the lower half of the power converter The lever on the circuit breaker can then be pushed closed flush with the body of the breaker to reset the breaker N CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRIP THE CIRCUIT BREAKER MANUALLY DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE BREAKER The other two circuit breakers are rated at 30 Amp and 5 Amp These two breakers are located on the pump contactor mounting bracket The breakers have their rating marked on the red buttons on top When either of these breakers is tripped the red button will extend out of the breakers housing about 1 8 To reset either of these breakers simply push the red button into the housing V PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS T his chapter contains parts diagrams and lists for the RICON Mirage F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift The parts diagrams are exploded views of lift components with individual components referenced by numbers Each accompanying parts list contains the part reference number description quantity used and the Ricon stock number For parts identification locate the part on the appropriate drawing and note the reference numbe
50. e pins do not drive into the brackets easily check that the bracket and lifting frame holes are properly aligned BRIDGEPLATE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 1 BRIDGEPLATE LUBRICATION a Fully deploy the lift b Raise the lift platform to a comfortable work ing height Refer to Figure 4 5 Lubricate the bridgeplate stirrup assembly cam followers using a light grease such as Curtisol Red Grease 88167 Wipe clean any excess grease 2 BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT P a M Bridgeplate deployment is controlled by the bridge 26 plate pneumatic spring and hex link To adjust the length of the link refer to Chapter II section C of this manual NOTE This adjustment is only to be performed after the vertical travel and threshold gap have FIGURE 4 5 BRIDGEPLATE LUBRICATION DETAIL been set ROLLSTOP LUBRICATION 1 Using the control pendant deploy the plattorm OUT and support the platform N WARNING e WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP e DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY ALWAYS WORK IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT LAY ANYTHING ON TOP OF BATTERY 2 Atthe vehicle battery engine compartment disconnect the cable from the battery positive terminal Remove the platform left and right side channel c
51. en by the final drive chain The rotation of the final drive shaft turns the pinion gears meshing with the gear rack This rotation im parts a push on the traveling frame which moves the traveling frame out of or into the lift cassette 1 GEAR REMOVAL a Pinion Gear Removal 1 Remove the final drive shaft from the lift see Section L if not done 2 Remove the roll pin fastening the pinion gears to the final drive shaft by driving the pin out with a small drift or punch and a light hammer 3 Slide the pinion gears off the final drive shaft b Gear Rack Removal This should not be necessary for normal maintenance issues The replacement of the gear rack requires disassembly of the lift enclosure cassette The re assembly of the cassette requires careful alignment of the mounting frame This procedure is best performed at the manufacturer using the proper assembly fix ture 2 GEAR INSTALLATION a Pinion Gear Installation 1 With the final drive shaft installed in the power shaft support arms slide the pinion gear onto the fi nal drive shaft making sure the gear is oriented properly 2 Drive the rollpins into pinion gear using a small drift or punch and a light hammer 3 Install the final drive shaft b Gear Rack Installation This should not be necessary for normal maintenance issues The replacement of the gear rack requires disassembly of the lift enclosure cassette The re assembly of the cassette requires careful alig
52. ent 2 Insert a small rod a screwdriver will suffice through the rollpin hole in the end of the cylinder rod 3 Twist the cylinder rod such that the rollpin hole is parallel to the cylinder pivot pin hole the 0 75 di ameter hole at the rear of the cylinder 4 Place the hydraulic cylinder into the lift carriage NOTE The hydraulic cylinder piston must be fully retracted to facilitate installation of cylinder into the lift carriage 5 Insert the rear end of the hydraulic cylinder into the carriage 6 Push the rear end of the cylinder up as far as possible and rotate the front of the cylinder up into the carriage 7 Insert the cylinder pivot pin 8 Place the pin through the 0 75 diameter hole in the carriage center plates and the hydraulic cylin der If the pin does not fit through the cylinder unscrew the setscrew located in the rear of the hy draulic cylinder 9 Tighten the setscrew located in the rear of the hydraulic cylinder 10 Install the hydraulic quick connect into the hydraulic cylinder 11 Screw the nipple adapter and the male portion of the hydraulic quick connect into the right side of the hydraulic cylinder The fitting should be located through the hole in the carriage center plates directly in front of the cylinder pivot pin The threads should be sealed with Teflon pipe sealant preferably not tape 12 Remove system hydraulic pressure by opening the manual release valve and connect the hydrau lic hose to the h
53. erformed by repeating the removal steps in reverse order with a few minor considerations The main hydraulic hose and main electrical cable need to be pulled out the front of the lift en closure before inserting the traveling frame After insertion of the traveling frame the hose and cable need to be routed through the carriage in the same orientation they were in before removal and the hose retaining bracket needs to be mounted to the carriage before the traveling frame is retracted to the stowed position C PLATFORM 1 PLATFORM REMOVAL a Fully deploy the lift Raise lift platform to vehicle floor level IO L MOUNTING FRAME CHANNEL CARRIAGE STOP BLOCK FIGURE 4 3 STOP BLOCK BOLTS Refer to Figure 4 4 Remove the snap ring fastening the bridge plate pneumatic spring to the lifting frame Fold the bridgeplate over onto the lift platform rotate the bridgeplate pneumatic springs parallel to the plat form and secure the bridge plate and pneumatic springs to the platform with a small rope or strap If possible place a small cart or table in front of the lift under the lift platform and lower the platform down onto the cart Disable electric power to the lift Remove the platform mounting pin retaining bolts from both sides of the platform Remove guide blocks from the both platform mount ing brackets PNUEMATIC SPRING SNAP RING PLATFORM y MOUNTING PIN gt RETAINING BOLT PLATFORM
54. es and assume that the vehicle battery is fully charged and the battery terminals connectors are clean and tight For troubleshooting the lift refer to the following sections N WARNING THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES DO NOT INCORPORATE ROUTINE SAFETY PRE CAUTIONS OR PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES A TRAINED AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING DURING THE RICON WARRANTY PERIOD AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUE TO BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1 INTERLOCK INDICATOR DIAGNOSTICS The purpose of an interlock system is to interfere with the operation of the lift if an unsafe condition is present When interlock systems are added to the lift the light is an indication whether or not the interlock is operating properly The light is placed within the electrical system so that no matter which interlock system method is used the light will be ON when the interlock allows operation of the lift and OFF when the interlock has disabled the lift When there is no interlock system installed the light stays illuminated at all times On all lift assemblies without the optional door operator there is a light assembly installed in the position where the door operator circuit breaker would normally be mounted The light indicates when power is being supplied to the signal portion of the lift electrical system This portion of the electrical syste
55. functions Not shown Part of traveling frame that contains the necessary components to extend deploy the platform OUT and retract stow the platform IN Not Shown The electrical gear motor and associated mechanical hardware used to extend deploy the platform OUT and retract stow the platform IN Not Shown Located within the lifting frame these arms connect the platform to the carriage to maintain the platform horizontal po sition Control Pendant Hand held device used to control the lift operating functions Optional Control Pendant Lifting Frame Part of the frame that connects the platform to the hydraulic cylin der for raising UP and lowering DOWN Platform Component where the occupant sits or stands during lift opera tions Rollstop Manual Control Knob and Provides manual control of the rollstop in the event of a loss of Motor Position Indi electrical power 13 Platform Rollstop Front barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow inadvertent roll ing off the platform during lift operation Bridgeplate Plate bridging the gap between the platform and the vehicle 4 threshold Also serves as a rear rollstop when the platform is at the deployed OUT and ground level positions END OF TABLE 1 32DF9BP02 B This page intentionally left blank 32DF9BP02 B I INSTALLATION the vehicle Due to the wide range of applications it is impossible to provide specific information about every T he RICON Mirage
56. fy there are no obstructions in the side channels THREE MONTH SAFETY CHECK or 900 1000 cycles of operation Stow Limit Verify the lift will seek the proper level when stow mode is selected Check limit switch set tings and adjust if necessary see Chapter V Repair Drive Chains and Spray lubricant Curtisol Red Grease 88167 on final and primary drive chains and wipe ex Shafts cess grease from chains and surrounding area Main Lifting Arm and Spray lubricant Curtisol Red Grease 88167 on ball and socket joints at lifting arms bridge Bridgeplate Pivot plate pivot points and rod endpoints Wipe clean any excess grease from parts and sur Points rounding areas Hydraulic Fluid Verify that the hydraulic fluid level is maintained at the required full level Add only Texaco Level 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK or 3600 4000 cycles of operation Deployment System Verify that the torque limit clutch operates within recommended tolerances see Chapter V Repair Cam Followers Grease cam followers with an approved grease and wipe excess grease from followers and surrounding area Drive Chains and Check drive chain tension and adjust if necessary Shafts Verify spur gears and final drive sprocket are securely pinned to main drive shaft Verify torque limit clutch and final drive sprocket are securely pinned to idler shaft Spray lubricant Curtiso
57. hing stow level from above or below To check alignment switch settings refer to Figure 4 17 and the following paragraphs PLATFORM EXACT STOW LEVEL S AC VED WHEN THE CE IN HEIGHT BETW ORM AND CARRIAGE E HING FROM PLATFORM CARRIAGE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY BRACKET BRACKET 5 NOT NN FOR CLARITY FLAT EVEN SURFACE FIGURE 4 17 STOW LEVEL ALIGNMENT a Stow Level from Vehicle Floor Level Alignment Check Fully deploy the lift 2 Raise the lift to the vehicle floor level 3 Using the control pendant press and hold the STOW switch Observe the platform lower and stop it at stow level release the stow switch 4 The exact stow level is achieved when the lifting frame is parallel with the lift guide rails This can be verified by measuring from a flat even surface up to the bottoms of both the platform mounting bracket and the carriage bracket 5 If adjustment is required refer to ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL STO1 If ad justment is not required refer to the next procedure STOW LEVEL FROM GROUND LEVEL ALIGNMENT CHECK b Stow Level from Ground Level Alignment Check Fully deploy the lift Lower the lift to ground level Using the control pendant press and hold the STOW and switch Observe the platform rise and stop at the stow level and then release the stow switch The exact stow level is achieved when the bottom
58. in Section C Raise the lifting frame as far as possible using the manual backup pump Refer to Figure 4 7 Remove the cotter pin retaining the pivot pins to the carriage 0 Remove the lower parallel arms from the car JN x ZENTER LIFTING riage by removing the lower pivot pin on ei gt tn ther side of the carriage The pivot pin can atl be removed by driving the pin out of the car riage with a drift and a hammer h Loosen the setscrews retaining the lifting frame cylinder pin i Remove lifting frame cylinder pin by driving it out of the carriage with a drift and hammer j Loosen the setscrews retaining the center DR EINE pivot pin in the carriage 22 LOWER PARALLEL ARM k Raisethe lifting frame as far as it will go with V 7 UFING FRAME noje the iing FIGURE 4 7 LIFTING FRAME REMOVAL Remove the outer lifting frame pivot pins from the carriage by driving them out with a drift and hammer m Remove the center lifting frame pivot pin from the carriage by driving it out with a drift and hammer while providing support for the lifting frame n Pull the lifting frame away from the carriage 2 LIFTING FRAME INSTALLATION Installation of the lifting frame is performed by repeating the removal steps in reverse order with a few minor considerations Setscrews should be replaced using loc TITE blue and tightened during instal
59. l Red Grease 88167 on drive chains and wipe clean any excess grease from drive chains and surrounding areas Hydraulic Pump Unit Extract refill extract again and refill Hydraulic Pump Unit to the required full line at rear of pump using Texaco 01554 Aircraft Hydraulic Oil or equivalent U S mil spec H5606G oil Refer to Chapter V Repair of this manual for disassembly instructions of hydraulic fittings and or lines 3 2 32DF9BP02 B Hydraulic Cylinder If hydraulic fluid is low inspect the following for evidence of leaks Flow Control Valve e Hydraulic Cylinder and Flow Control Valve Hoses Lines and e Verify that hydraulic hoses are not damaged Seals e Verify that all seals are seated properly and all fittings are tightly secured SEVEN YEAR SAFETY CHECK or 2 36 000 38 000 cycles of operation UP DOWN Switch Replace switch IN STOW or OUT Replace switch DEPLOY Switch P Pump Motor Brush R Assembly eplace pump motor brushes per instructions in Chapter V Repair of this manual TEN YEAR SAFETY CHECK RICON CORP strongly recommends that this lift be refit after five years of use END OF TABLE B TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting guides are designed to provide logical starting points to locate general problems that could oc cur with the lift However not all possible problems or combinations of problems are listed The guides do not in corporate routine safety precautions or preliminary procedur
60. lation The pivot pins can be driven into place using a soft heavy hammer If the pins do not drive into the brackets easily check to be sure that the bracket and lifting frame holes are properly aligned G DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM REFERENCE DIAGRAMS The deployment system of the lift moves the platform and lifting frame out of and into the lift cassette The next six sections describe the major components of the deployment system how they operate how to remove and replace them and where applicable how to adjust them Refer to Figures 4 8 and 4 9 for part identifications VOT GUIDE SHAFT P COMPRESSION SPRING 7 BEARING AND BEARING SHAFT DEPLOYMENT FINAL DRIVE CKET SUPPORT BRA AFT RIN SH c a L4 C ae lt x x j n G CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY GE CARRIAL IDLER SHAFT TH CARRIAGE LAMP Ge ROLL BEARING 7 RETAININ D FIGURE 4 8 LIFT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM REFERENCE DIAGRAM INTERMEDIATE DRIV BRACKET RETAINING B FINAL DRIVE CHAIN O 03 0 Bmm TOTAL EY MOVEMENT ON SLACK SIDE PRIMARY DRIVE CHAIN GEARMOTOR MOUNTING PLA STUD NUTS ARE LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF PLATE FIGURE 4 9 DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAM H DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM STOW DEPLOY MOTOR The Stow Deploy Motor function
61. link assem blies to their respective lifting frame arms using washers and snap rings previously removed VERIFY INSTALLATION Be certain there is no interference with operation of the lift by interior or exterior components FIGURE 2 6 CORRECT PNEUMATIC SPRING The lift is designed to carry the weight of a wheelchair LENGTH DISTANCE and its passenger The vehicle structure must be adequate to support all loads produced during lift operation as well as forces incurred by the motion of the vehicle during driving N CAUTION Do not operate the lift electrically or manually during the load test The load test is designed to test the installation mounting of the lift not its lifting capacity Remove the test weight immediately after the test e When the test weight is placed on the platform the vehicle suspension will compress and the vehicle will lean If the weighted platform touches the ground remove the weight raise the platform and retest The lift must be test loaded to 12596 of its rated 660 pound load capacity to verify the integrity of the installation Position the lift platform 2 6 above the ground place 825 pounds in the center of the platform and inspect the lift mounting points REMOVE THE TEST WEIGHT Run the lift through several complete cycles to ensure proper operation Provide customer orientation 32DF9BP02 B 2 5 E CUSTOMER ORIENTATION Refer to Figure 2 7 and ensure tha
62. location of the front of the lift relative to the side of the vehicle and the upward travel portion of total travel above the lift enclosure will affect the gap The further back from the side of the vehicle that the lift is located THE SMALLER THE ALLOWABLE UPWARD TRAVEL due to the special requirement for operation of the bridgeplate It is therefore necessary that ALL APPLICATIONS OF THIS LIFT BE REVIEWED WITH A RICON APPLICATIONS ENGINEER LIFT MOUNTING Refer to Figure 2 1 Mounting brackets shown here are for illustrative purposes only Brackets vary in ap pearance Mounting brackets are supplied in the vehicle specific installation kits only Regardless of vehi cle type mechanical support of the lift will be provided at four attachment points Refer to the provided in stallation instructions for specific mounting points MOUNTING SUPPORT POINTS a LIFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BRACKETS SIDE VIEW FIGURE 2 1 LIFT MOUNTING Since lift mounting varies from one model to another and to be certain that the lift installation meets 12596 of its rated load capacity the vehicle mounting brackets must meet the following criteria Refer to Table 2 1 32DF9BP02 B 2 1 TABLE 2 1 LIFT MOUNTING SUPPORT CAPACITY Loading Direction Front Supports total capacity for Rear Supports total capacity for both left and right support points both left and right support points Vertical 4500 lbs 3500 Ibs Longitudinal perpe
63. m is the most difficult to trou bleshoot and the light will aid in diagnosing problems Refer to Table 3 2 TABLE 3 2 INTERLOCK INDICATOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Control system circuit breaker is tripped Light is not lit lift does not operate 9 P Interlock system is not allowing power to the lift due to an unsafe condition or a faulty interlock Light is not lit lift operates Light needs to be replaced Light is lit lift works in an unsafe condition Interlock is not functioning There is a problem with electrical system either with Light is lit lift does not operate the power or signal side Both will have to be checked but start with the power side since it is less complicated END OF TABLE 32DF9BP02 B 3 3 2 LIFT OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 3 3 OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ROLLSTOP DOES NOT OPEN Obstruction of rollstop release TR latch Raise lift and remove obstruction e Interlock Cir Check manufacturers interlock circuitry Control System Circuit Reset circuit breaker Breaker tripped Main Circuit Breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker IN OR OUT Remove obstruction and check for any FUNCTIONS Abnormal Operation Obstruction in lift carriage Control System Circuit Reset circuit breaker Breaker tripped No Operation INMOUT Motor Circuit Breaker Besetaireuit breaker tripped UP OR DOW
64. n The intermediate drive idler shaft mounted on the intermediate drive shaft support bracket is driven by the clutch mechanism The intermediate drive shaft carries a sprocket which drives the final drive chain The drive shafts must be periodically removed in order to replace the bushings on which the shafts ro tate 1 a b 2 a b 4 10 FINAL DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL Intermediate Drive Idler Shaft and Bushing Removal 1 Remove the clutch assembly 2 Remove intermediate drive shaft by sliding it out of the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket 3 Remove the press bushings from mounting bracket and renew if necessary Final Drive Shaft and Bushing Removal 1 Remove the carriage from the lift cassette 2 Remove the drive chains 3 Remove intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket This is described in Section K 1 on the removal of the Torque limiting Clutch 4 Remove the final drive shaft compression spring by rotating the power shaft support arms away from the carriage upward 5 Remove the bolts fastening the power shaft support arms to the lift carriage 6 Remove the final drive shaft and power shaft support arms from the carriage 7 Remove the pinion gears from the ends of the final drive shaft 8 Slide the power shaft support arms off the final drive shaft 9 Press the bushings out of the power shaft support arms FINAL DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION Final Drive Shaft and Bushing Installation 1 Press bushing
65. n On Board electric box if required IN OUT motor failure Replace motor Drive chain broken or missing Verify presence tension and opera tion of drive chains Replace if re quired Obstruction blocking platform possi Inspect front of platform for possible ble foreign object on step or in lift obstruction Remove any obstruction cassette present 32DF9BP02 B 3 5 Platform DOWN Platform UP Platform does not de ploy when the OUT DEPLOY switch is pressed Lift makes continuous clicking or knock ing noise Platform does not lower when DOWN Switch is pressed Platform does not lower manually Platform does not rise when UP switch is pressed No pump motor spin noise is emitted by Hydraulic Power Unit Platform does not rise when UP switch is pressed Pump motor spin noise is emitted by Hydraulic Power Unit Platform was previously stowed too Open manual down valve to release high within cassette hydraulic pressure and lower plat form Close manual down valve and again try to deploy platform Verify proper adjustment of Stow Level switches Adjust Stow Level switches if required Torque Limit Clutch too loose Adjust Torque Limit Clutch Platform not fully deployed Deploy platform fully Hydraulic hose not properly con Verify proper connection of hydraulic nected to hydraulic cylinder hose to hydraulic cylinder hydraulic Quick Connect Lift mode enable OUT switch not ad
66. n warrants to the original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or replace at its option any parts that fail by reason of defective material or workmanship as follows Repair or replace parts for a period of one year from date of purchase A complete list of parts covered by this warranty can be obtained from an authorized Ricon dealer Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warranty for a period of one year from date of pur chase A Ricon rate schedule determines the parts covered and labor allowed If You Need to Return a Product Return this Ricon product to the installing dealer Please give as much advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repair If You are Traveling All authorized Ricon dealers honor this warranty Consult a telephone directory or our Product Support department for the name of the nearest authorized Ricon dealer This Warranty does not Cover Malfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident misuse lack of proper maintenance neglect im proper adjustment modification alteration the mechanical condition of the vehicle road hazards overload ing failure to follow operating instructions or acts of Nature i e weather lightning flood Note recommends that this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon service technician at least once every six months or sooner if necessary Any required maintenance should be performed at that time
67. nd wash with soap immediately Always work in a properly ventilated area Do not smoke or use an open flame near a battery Do not lay anything on top of a battery Check under vehicle before drilling so as not to drill into frame subframe members wiring hydraulic lines fuel lines fuel tank etc Read and thoroughly understand operating instructions before attempting to operate Inspect product before each use If an unsafe condition unusual noises or movements exist do not use it until problem is corrected Never load or stand on platform until installation is complete Upon completion of installation always test load the lift to 125 of its rated load capacity Stand clear of doors and platform and keep others clear during operation The product requires regular periodic maintenance A thorough inspection is recommended at least once every six months The product must always be maintained at the highest level of performance 32DF9BP02 B 1 3 D MAJORLIFT COMPONENTS The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1 1 and defined in Table 1 1 Refer to Service Manual Chapter IV for more details FIGURE 1 1 LIFT REFERENCES 1 4 32DF9BP02 B TABLE 1 1 F9B SERIES PERSONAL USE LIFT TERMINOLOGY Reference points from outside the vehicle looking inward at the platform Contains electrical connections terminals Electro hydraulic pump that performs the lift raise UP and lower DOWN
68. ndicular to vehicle drive axles 3000 Ibs 3000 Ibs Lateral parallel to vehicle drive axles 1500 Ibs 1500 105 END OF TABLE Fasteners for mounting lift must be a minimum of 5 16 diameter with a grade of 5 or higher 3 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MOUNTING The hydraulic power unit must be located so that the operator has an unobstructed view of the platform sur face while operating the manual back up system The design capacity of the brackets used to mount the hydraulic power unit should meet the following crite ria Refer to Table 2 2 TABLE 2 2 HYDRAULIC POWER BRACKET CAPACITY LOADING DIRECTION HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT BRACKET CAPACITY Vertical 125 Ibs Longitudinal perpendicular to vehicle drive axles 200105 Lateral parallel to vehicle drive axles END OF TABLE Meeting these criteria will ensure that the pump mounting will withstand loads applied during manual pump operation B ELECTRICAL Refer to Figure 2 2 Whether the vehicle electrical system is 12V or 24V insulated return ground or chassis ground the electrical installation is similar AIN BREAKER FIGURE 2 2 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLATION 1 INSTALL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER a Disconnect the battery Avoid heat sources 2 2 32DF9BP02 B b Mount the circuit breaker as near the battery as possible within 10 12 to minimize the amount of electrically unprotected cable N CAUTION
69. nge detector If while stowing or deploying the lift the platform is ABOVE this detec range the platform will lower The intersection of ranges STO1 amp STO2 define the normal traveli Top of ST range detector If while stowing or deploying the lift the platform is thi range the platform will rise The intersection of ranges STO1 amp 5102 define the normal traveli Carriage Stowed Switch Top of travel detector Common terminal of the UP DO UP Sequence Signal which enabl Up function Function er Cut off Solenoid witch the UP sequence flap up followed by platform up PCSOL MTR IN SC or In Signal MTR OUT SG Out Signal UPA Attempt RST O SG top Open Signal RST C SG Rollstop Close Signal 32DF9BP02 B 3 9 d Symbols Figure 3 2 shows standard symbols used on the electrical wiring diagrams ELECTRICAL MOTOR D NOT CONNECTED LI RELAY AMPS CIRCUIT BREAKER m _ LED WIRE CROSSINGS CONNECTED CLO NORMALLY OPEN SPDT CONTACTOR SPST CONTACTOR gt X df SPDT TOGGLE SWITCH FIGURE 3 2 DIAGRAM SYMBOLS 32DF9BP02 B 2 LIMIT SWITCH STATE DESCRIPTION Refer to Figure 3 3 The limit
70. nment of the mounting frame This procedure is best performed at the manufacturer using the proper assembly fix ture N HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic system of the lift consists of three major components the hydraulic pump hydraulic cylinder and hy draulic hoses The following sections describe the major components and their care 1 HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT system flush and fluid renewal a Deploy lift fully b Manually release the hydraulic pressure by opening the manual release valve This will lower the lift platform Loosen clamp fastening the tank to the pump Carefully pull tank off the bottom of the pump and empty the tank into a proper waste fluid container Replace tank on the bottom of the pump and tighten the tank clamp Remove the plug on the top of the tank Fill the tank with new hydraulic fluid Fill only with Texaco 1554 Aircraft Hydraulic fluid or equivalent U S Mil Spec H5606G oil Close manual release valve Raise lift platform to vehicle level and lower platform to ground level Repeat this cycle three times Manually release the hydraulic pressure by opening the manual release valve Repeat the above procedure to empty the pump tank and replace hydraulic fluid steps d through f Close manual release valve l Bleed hydraulic system if necessary see section 5 cse 4 11 2 HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR Refer to Figure 4 12 a Pump motor removal 1 Make sure that the lift is in its st
71. nstallation section of this manual 4 BRIDGEPLATE ADJUSTMENT The Bridgeplate deployment is controlled by the bridgeplate pneumatic spring and hex link While the length of the spring determines the position of the bridgeplate relative to the platform the actuator link must be adjusted to allow the bridgeplate to be fully deployed as the platform reaches vehicle floor level Thus by either adding or removing length from the hex link will set the correct actuator link length between the bridgeplate and plat form Both hex links should be adjusted so that both rods are continuously in contact with the bridgeplate cam i e one rod should not drive the motion of the bridgeplate while the other rod is free of contact with the cam NOTE This adjustment procedure is only to be performed after the vertical travel and threshold gap have been set a Manually raise the platform to its vertical limit Unfold bridgeplate onto the door threshold c Slacken the locking nut and turn the adjustable hex link to shorten or lengthen the pneumatic spring As such turning the hex length clockwise will lengthen the spring and turning counter clockwise will shorten the spring Refer to Figure 2 6 The correct pneumatic spring link length should produce no greater than a 1 4 distance between the bridgeplate support assembly and bridgeplate stirrup assembly as shown NOTE Bridgeplate slope must not exceed a 1 6 ratio d Reinstall the bridgeplate actuator
72. onal Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift for service is from the underside of the unit The service access panel is located at the front end of the enclosure just behind the step riser from which the lift extends To gain access to the underside remove the re taining bolts 4 ea along the front and rear edges of the panel and remove panel from the lift The lifting system is operable whenever the hydraulic pump unit is activated either electrically or manually While the pump unit functions to create hydraulic pressure as hydraulic fluid is pumped into the hydraulic cylinder this hy draulic cylinder in correlation with the lifting arm structure allows the lift platform to be raised and lowered B TRAVELING FRAME 1 REMOVAL OF TRAVELING FRAME N WARNING THE TRAVELING FRAME ASSEMBLY IS LARGE AND HEAVY REMOVAL WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE a Referto Figure 4 2 Fully deploy the lift HYDRAULIC QUICK DISCONNECT CARRIAGE CONTROL BOX HOSE CLAMP BRACKET ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL ND CONNECTORS HOSE CLAMP N CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY RETAINING BOLTS FIGURE 4 2 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY b Gain access to underside of lift c Disable electric power to lift d Adjust the torque limiting clutch to allow easy movement of the lift carriage This is accomplished by slackening the locking nut and adjusting nut on the clutch see Section K regarding clutch adjustment e Pullthe
73. oper adjustment 4 Atthe underside of the lift raise and hold the service access panel up and install the two retaining bolts and locknuts to the front edge of the panel 5 Stow the lift 6 LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT a Referto LIFT SERVICE ACCESS b Atthe switch cut the leads to the switch leaving enough wire coming of sufficient length to be spliced Strip the wire ends 1 4 3 8 c Cutthe leads of the replacement switch to length This length should be equal to the length of wire coming out of the removed switch Strip the ends of the switch wires 1 4 3 8 d Slide a 1 long piece of heat shrink of the appropriate diameter around each wire The heat shrink should be temporarily placed near the connector e Solder each of the leads from the original switch to the corresponding lead on the replacement switch Match the leads color for color f Slide the heat shrink tubing over the soldered connections and shrink with a heat gun g Remove the original switch from the lift and loosely mount the replacement switch in its place using the existing hardware h Refer the appropriate ALIGNMENT CHECK procedure 7 PUMP MOTOR CONTACTOR The pump motor contactor switches the power to the hydraulic pump unit The contactor is located on the hy draulic pump unit bracket which also holds two circuit breakers The bracket is located on top of the hydraulic pump motor 8 CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES The lift contains thre
74. ould be set first This allows for tightening of the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket The primary drive chain adjust ment may then be set a Final Drive Chain Adjustment Loosen the bolts fastening the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket to the lift carriage Loosen the nuts fastening the gear motor assembly to the lift carriage Make sure that the motor retaining clamp fastening the motor to the intermediate drive shaft mount ing bracket is tight Move the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket and gear motor assembly toward the lift plat form A small pry bar may be inserted between the gearbox and the back of the carriage to gain leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEAR MOTOR If it does not move easily loosen the gear motor assembly retaining nuts to attain more freedom of movement Adjust tension in the final drive chain Tighten the bolts fastening the intermediate drive shaft bracket to the lift carriage Adjust the primary drive chain after adjusting the final drive chain Primary Drive Chain Adjustment Loosen the motor retaining clamp Loosen the nuts fastening the gearbox to the lift carriage if not already loose Move the gear motor assembly relative to the intermediate drive shaft away from the lift platform A small pry bar may be inserted between the motor and the front of the carriage but care must be exercised not to damage the motor electrical connectors Adjust the primary drive chain tension
75. overs 4 Atthe rollstop manual control knob use a 1 8 punch and small hammer to remove the knob retaining roll pin Remove the control knob 5 Remove the right and left manual release bracket assemblies e 6 Referto Figure 4 6 Lubricate the pivot points of the roll stop mechanism on both sides of the platform using a light grease Curtisol Red Grease No 88167 Wipe away ex cess grease 7 Reinstall the platform side channel covers SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER ROLLSTOP GEAR SHAFT TV N yaa 5 FEAR SURFACE 9 OLLSTOP PIN RIGHI SI FIGURE 4 6 ROLLSTOP LUBRICATION POINTS N WARNING e WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION ALL TIMES BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY ALWAYS WORK IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA DO NOT LAY ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY 8 Atthe vehicle battery engine compartment connect the cable to the battery positive terminal 9 Remove platform support and stow the lift F LIFTING FRAME 1 LIFTING FRAME REMOVAL Fully deploy the lift Raise the lift platform to a comfortable working height Disable electric power to lift Remove the lift plattorm as described
76. owed BRUSH HOLDER position 2 Disable electric power to the lift 3 Release hydraulic pressure by open ing manual release valve 4 Disconnect pump electrical connec tors 5 Disconnect hydraulic hose from the quick connect fitting located in the center of the lift carriage 6 Remove pump motor from the hy draulic pump by removing the two bolts that pass down through the top of the pump motor to the pump unit Use caution when removing the pump motor as the bolts that fasten the motor to the pump also fasten the end caps to the motor housing NEGATIVE BRUSH POSITIVE BRUSH FIGURE 4 12 HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRICAL MOTOR b Pump Motor Overhaul 1 Remove the end caps from the motor being careful not to damage the gasket Lightly tapping the side of the end caps with a soft hammer may ease removal of the caps 2 Remove the armature from the motor housing making note of the orientation of the armature rela tive to the housing before disassembly i e which end of the armature goes toward which end of the housing 3 Remove old graphite dust from shaft body armature and end caps using a solvent such as Varsol 4 Remove two hex screws fastening the negative brushes to the brush holder These brushes are independently fastened 5 Remove the negative brush set from the brush holder making note of the position of the negative brushes within the brush holder 6 Remove the motor terminal stud attaching the remaining two
77. r The parts list that accompanies each drawing will list the stock number of the desired part For the part numbers of the lift decals refer to the Decal Locations and Part Numbers figure in Chapter II of this manual F9B050 P040110 and F9B050 P0401 11 F9B D001 26007 PARTS DIAGRAM PAGE FIGURE 5 1 SERIES MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER 5 2 FIGURE 5 2 FOB ASSEMBLY ie fi teeny Ret rtp in aa eie eere eee ee tae 5 4 FIGURE5 3 LIFT ENCLOSURE He aa ee aus aspiy 5 6 FIGURE 5 4 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY iiec re e eee mate eda 5 10 FIGURE 5 5 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DETAIL et 5 11 FIGURE 5 6 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY LEFT SIDE DETAIL emnes 5 12 FIGURE 5 7 CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY i i ecce d hee LE ene dae eee dna a dp Read eaae 5 16 FIGURE 5 8 TRAVELING FRAME 5 5 20 FIGURE S5 9 BRIDGEPLATE ASSEMBLY ELS UE Eie PL 5 22 SPECIFICATIONS L DD 5 24 32DF9BP02 B 5 1 MONAR DRAULIC POWER UNIT F9B SERI A DELS WHEELCHAIR LIFT SERIA 5 PRESENI FIGURE 5 1 F9B SERIES MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT 5 2 32DF9BP02 B FIGURE 5 1 F9B SERIES MONARCH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT ALL MODEL
78. s into the power shaft support arms with the bushing flange located toward the in side of the power shaft support arms Slide the power shaft support arms onto the final drive shaft Install pinion gears onto the final drive shaft 4 Fasten power shaft support arms to lift carriage using the hardware that was removed Place compression springs onto tabs of carriage Rotate the power shaft support arms down onto the springs making sure that both ends of the springs are located around the spring retention tabs 6 Replace the final drive chain 7 Install intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket 8 Insert the lift carriage into the lift cassette Intermediate Drive Shaft Installation 1 Press bushings into intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket with the bushing flange located to ward the outside of the bracket 2 Slide intermediate drive shaft through bushings Be sure to place the shaft in the correct orienta tion Hold the bracket with the shaft mount close to you and pointing down The clutch end of the intermediate shaft should be to the right side of the bracket 3 Install clutch assembly on intermediate shaft and intermediate shaft support bracket on carriage M DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM GEAR RACK AND PINION The gear rack and pinion comprise the lift final drive system The pinion gear is mounted on the final drive shaft and the gear rack is mounted to the mounting frame of the lift cassette The final drive shaft is driv
79. s to power the deployment system The stow deploy motor receives electrical power from the electrical control box with a polarity which indicates a direction of movement The motor rotates turning the input shaft to the gearbox The gearbox reduces the output of the stow deploy motor to a usable speed and increases the torque correspondingly The motor s rotation of the gearbox input shaft drives the gearbox output shaft The output shaft of the gearbox drives the primary drive chain 1 a b ze STOW DEPLOY MOTOR REMOVAL Fully deploy the lift and gain access to the underside of the lift see Section A Move the carriage assembly forward or backward using the OUT or IN function to orient the primary drive chain master link near the bottom center of the chain for removal Disconnect electric power to the lift Loosen but do not remove nuts fastening the gearbox to the lift carriage Remove the motor leads located at the platform end of the motor Remove the motor retaining clamp fastening the motor to the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket Slide the gear motor assembly toward the lift platform Remove the primary drive chain master link and primary drive chain Remove the nuts and lock washers fastening the gearbox to the lift carriage with one hand while sup porting the gear motor assembly with the other hand Remove the gear motor assembly from the carriage Remove the nuts and washers fastening the motor to
80. stem if necessary see section 5 3 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER a Cylinder Removal 1 Deploy the lift fully and gain access to the underside of the lift carriage see section A 2 Raise lift platform to vehicle floor level 3 Refer to Figure 4 13 Remove 0 25 dia rollpin fas tening trunnion to end of hydraulic cylinder rod by driving pin out with a small drift and hammer j PIVOT PIN 4 Retract the cylinder rod D 5 Using either the manual release valve or the lift control pendant lower form to ground level 6 Remove the trunnion from the lift cylinder N HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 7 Manually raise the lift platform and lifting frame h N QUICK CENNECT Place a small table or cart under the platform to CX provide support The table or cart should be nomi rn nally the height of stow level The act of lifting the platform and lifting frame will have removed the FIGURE 4 13 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER trunnion from the cylinder rod 8 Gain access to the hydraulic Quick connect via un derneath the lift carriage 9 Refer to Figure 4 14 Move the traveling frame into the lift enclosure far enough to have clear ac cess to the hydraulic quick connect CARRIAGE IS LOOKING FROM ABOVE RIGHT SIDE ONAL CARRIAGE LAYOUT IS A MIRROR IMAGE WITH ALL MAJOR COMPONENTS REVERSED LEFT TO RIGHT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER INSTALLED HYDRAULIC QUICK CONNECT HY
81. stud on the pump motor to the bare metal of the vehicle chassis FIGURE 2 3 GROUNDING STRAP or other appropriate location LOCATION 4 CONNECT MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TO BATTERY a Use excess cable to make this connection Attach one end of cable to the ring terminal provided and connect the opposite end to the main breaker terminal farthest from the battery b Connectthe short cable from the positive battery terminal to the main breaker terminal closest to the battery 5 SAFETY INTERLOCKS NOTE Ricon approves only installations that are interlocked as described in ADA code 49 CFR CAUTION The lift controls must be disabled anytime vehicle is not safely parked reference ADA code 49 CFR Ricon supplied vehicle specific installation kits contain an interlock kit complete with installation instructions The lift must be interlocked even when installed into a non ADA compliant installation Properly installed the interlock prevents the lift from operating unless vehicle is safely parked and prevents the vehicle from moving until lift is fully stowed For interlock information and or components refer to the installation instructions supplied with the kit For ap plications where the vehicle specific installation kit is not available contact the Ricon applications engineering department for assistance 32DF9BP02 B 2 3 2 4 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS N WARNING FAILURE TO PROPERLY AD
82. t all decals are properly located and affixed as shown OF PULLBOX FIGURE 2 7 DECAL LOCATIONS AND PART NUMBERS 2 6 32DF9BP02 B Ill MAINTENANCE egular maintenance of the RICON Mirage F9B Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift is required to verify its op timum performance and reduce the need for repairs This chapter contains cleaning and lubrication instruc tions maintenance schedule troubleshooting section and maintenance diagrams N WARNING MENT PARTS THIS RICON PRODUCT IS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN USING RICON REPLACE VOID WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS MODIFYING OR FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WILL A MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Maintenance inspections must be performed by an authorized Ricon service technician at least once every six months or sooner depending on usage Maintenance inspections are required at least every six months and a thorough inspection should be performed at the service intervals referenced in Table 3 1 Under conditions of ex cessive use more than SERVICE POINT Lift Mountings and Support Points Decals General Operation Stow Deploy Main Lifting Pivots
83. the carriage by sliding it forward and twist CLUTCH ing it to clear the carriage assembly Place the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket flat side down on workbench Remove the roll pin fastening the clutch assembly to the intermediate drive shaft by driving the pin out with a small drift or punch and a light hammer Slide the clutch assembly off the intermediate drive shaft Twisting the clutch assembly relative to the drive shaft may ease removal ORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH INSTALLATION Slide clutch assembly onto the intermediate drive shaft mounted to intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket Twisting clutch assembly relative to the drive shaft may ease removal Drive roll pin through clutch assembly and intermediate shaft using a light hammer and a small drift Place intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket onto carriage by inserting the bracket up through the carriage This may require twisting the bracket relative to the carriage and inserting the rear end of the bracket over the carriage first then sliding the bracket rearward and finally placing the front of the bracket over the carriage while sliding forward Be sure that the bracket is placed in the correct orienta tion with the clutch assembly located closer to the lift platform Insert the bolts and lock washers fastening the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket into the ap propriate slots in the motor mounting bracket and holes in the lift carriage Tighten sufficien
84. the gearbox these are located on the mating flange of the gearbox Separate the motor from the gearbox by pulling them apart being careful not to damage or loose the rubber coupler mating the motor output shaft to the gearbox input shaft 2 STOW DEPLOY MOTOR INSTALLATION a Install coupler mating the gearbox input shaft to the motor output shaft onto the gearbox input shaft b Place the motor output shaft onto the coupler and twist motor to its proper alignment position Push the motor studs through the gearbox holes until the motor surface and gearbox flange are in contact To achieve proper alignment of motor and gearbox a Hold motor with electrical connector studs pointing towards you and the output shaft pointing away from you Rotate motor about its shaft so that the electrical connectors are on the bottom Hold gearbox with input shaft pointing towards you and output shaft pointing to the right Align motor studs with holes in gearbox flange Install the lock washers and nuts onto the motor studs tightening the nuts until the washers are fully locked Place the gear motor assembly into the lift carriage with the gearbox studs placed through the slots in the mounting tab welded to the carriage g Install the lock washers and nuts that fasten the gearbox onto the carriage Leave the nuts loose enough such that the gear motor assembly position can still be adjusted h Install the motor retaining clamp being sure to repla
85. the motor retaining clamp that fastens the stow deploy motor to the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket Loosen the nuts fastening the gearbox to the lift carriage Move the gear motor assembly away from the lift platform A small pry bar may be inserted be tween the motor and the front of the carriage to gain leverage NOTE DO NOT FORCE THE GEAR MOTOR If it does not move easily loosen the retaining studs or the 7 motor retaining clamp to attain more freedom movement Remove the primary drive chain master link and primary drive chain DRIVE CHAIN INSTALLATION a Final Drive Chain Installation Install the final drive chain over the sprocket on the final drive shaft and over the sprocket on the in termediate drive shaft This should be done with the intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket in such a position that the final drive chain will be slack Install the master link into the final drive chain Adjust the final drive chain b Primary Drive Chain Installation 3 Install the primary drive chain over the sprocket on the gearbox output shaft and over the clutch as sembly Install the master link into the primary drive chain This should be done with the gear motor as sembly and intermediate drive shaft mounting bracket in such positions that the primary drive chain will be slack Adjust the primary drive chain DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT NOTE When adjusting both drive chains the final drive chain adjustment sh
86. the plunger is completely extended and off the carriage stop use the IN and OUT functions as required Change the mode switch to Lift and operate a func tion either UP or DOWN Proper operation is verified if these functions do not operate with the plunger in the extended position 4 18 2 AUTOMATIC STOW LEVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION Refer to Figure 4 16 All F9B Series Wheelchair Lifts are equipped with an automatic stow leveling circuit to align the lift platform at the proper stowing level upon completion of a lifting cycle The automatic stow level control system is comprised of a switch plate three switches and a control cam The control cam is mechani cally linked to the lifting frame via the control rod and slides along a slot in the switch plate as the lift platform moves up and down The system is located inside the carriage on the left side of the hydraulic cylinder To re place any of the switches refer to LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT The stow level control limit switches are accessible from underneath the lift Please note that access to the stow level limit switches is not required to check the operation of the automatic stow level alignment system FRONT OF LIFT Mm FIGURE 4 16 LIMIT SWITCH PLATE ASSEMBLY 3 STOW LEVEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURES The automatic stow level alignment system permits proper platform location when approac
87. tly to lock the washers Install the gear motor assembly Install the drive chains Adjust the drive chains ORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Fully deploy lift and gain access to the underside of the lift see Section A Measure the clutch breakaway torque A torque wrench that retains the maximum reading i e Snap On Torqometer part number TE100FU or equivalent fitted with a Ricon Torque Wrench Adapter is required The proper torque is 10 5 11 5 ft Ibs 1 Engage the sprocket on the intermediate drive shaft with the Torque Wrench Adapter in preparation of turning the intermediate shaft 2 Slowly torque the sprocket until the clutch overloads be sure that the direction of turn is properly indicated by the torque wrench maximum reading indicator Maximum torque will be at the point where the clutch first begins to slip d e Refer to Figure 4 11 Adjust the torque limiting clutch if required 1 Loosen the 15 16 locking nut 2 Adjust the clutch in small increments Clockwise to increase torque counter clockwise to decrease torque Check the breakaway torque each time 3 Tighten locking nut to 40 50 Ibs ft lbs Install the final drive chain see Section J ADJUSTING NUT FIGURE 4 11 TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT L DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM DRIVE SHAFTS The final drive shaft transfers power between the drive chains and from the drive chains to the final drive system gear rack and pinio
88. traveling frame out of the lift enclosure a few inches This will allow access from below to the bolts fastening the hose clamp bracket assembly to the carriage assembly Remove bolts fastening the hose clamp bracket assembly to the carriage assembly Disconnect the hydraulic quick disconnect from the hydraulic cylinder Disconnect main electrical cable from the carriage control box Refer to Figure 4 3 Remove the two bolts fastening each carriage stop block to the mounting frame channel These bolts are accessible from under the vehicle j If possible place a small cart or table in front of the lift en closure with a height slightly lower than the bottom of the platform at stow level This will provide a close surface onto which the traveling frame can be placed after removal k Move the traveling frame out of the lift enclosure a few inches and lift the hose clamp bracket assembly up out of the carriage assembly and place the hose clamp bracket as sembly atop the lift enclosure The main hydraulic hose and main electrical cable should now be free of the carriage The hose and cable will remain with the lift enclosure after the traveling frame is removed l Pullthe traveling frame out of the lift enclosure while provid ing support to the traveling frame The traveling frame should be removed with a worker providing support to each side of the assembly 2 TRAVELING FRAME INSTALLATION Installation of the traveling frame is p
89. witch failure TOP limit switch failure Pump Contactor failure Hydraulic Pump Motor failure Replace Hydraulic Power Unit Hydraulic Pump failure STO 1 limit switch not adjusted prop Verify proper adjustment of switch erly Platform attempts to stow too high when IN STOW switch is pressed STO2 limit switch not adjusted prop erly Down Solenoid Valve electrical con Verify proper connection nector 5101 limit switch failure Replace switch STO2 limit switch failure Obstruction of Flow Control Valve Flush hydraulic system Down Solenoid Valve failure Replace solenoid valve Platform does not Platform not stowing at proper level Verify platform stow level adjustment stow when IN STOW and operation switch is pressed Lift Obstruction blocking movement of Inspect front of platform for possible makes Po platform foreign object in lift cas obstruction Remove any obstruction ROCKE sette hydraulic hose and main har present Mg 0056 ness tangle Torque Limit Clutch too loose Verify proper adjustment of Torque Limit Clutch Platform oscillates Platform Stow Level switches STO1 Verify proper adjustment switches vertically while at and STO2 and Seek not adjusted tempting to stow properly Switches may be too far apart END OF TABLE 32DF9BP02 B 3 7 C 1 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM DIAGRAM LEGEND a COLOR CODES TABLE 3 5 COLOR CODE DEFINITIONS
90. ydraulic quick connect 13 Insert the cylinder rod into the trunnion 14 Hold the trunnion and cylinder rod in alignment 15 Extend the cylinder rod by manually pumping the hydraulic backup pump 16 Using either the manual backup pump or the pendant raise the lift to vehicle floor level 17 Using a small drift and a light hammer drive rollpin into place through trunnion and cylinder rod 18 Stow the lift HYDRAULIC HOSES a Main Hydraulic Hose Removal Remove the traveling frame from the lift cassette Remove the two bolts fastening the hose retainer clamp to the topside of the traveling frame 3 Disconnect the main hydraulic hose from e quick connect fitting inside the lift carriage Remove the main hydraulic hose from the lift enclosure b Main Hydraulic Hose Installation 1 Locate the hydraulic hose through the hole in the top of the lift cassette 2 Fasten the main hydraulic hose to the quick connect fitting inside the lift carriage 3 Fasten the hose retainer clamp to the top cover using the two bolts previously removed The hose retainer clamp should clamp the hydraulic hose and electrical cable to the underside of the top of the lift enclosure The clamp should cover the yellow tape marks on both the hose and the cable 4 Fasten the hose retainer panel shield to the underside of the top cover with new rivets 5 Install the traveling frame into the lift cassette see Section F 6 Enable electric power to the

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