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1. UP CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW ET NOI STOW STATUS s ACTUATOR STOW STATUS SWITCH LOWER CAM LOBE DEPLOY CUTOFF ES ADJUSTMENT DEPLOY CUTOFF SCREW SWITCH FIGURE 2 17 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUST DIAGRAM a Fully DEPLOY platform b Adjust UP CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW and OUT CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW 6 8 turns coun ter clockwise and then push screws FORWARD C Cycle platform to STOW then DEPLOY d When in DEPLOY position platform should stop at an angle and NOT even with vehicle floor If not turn OUT CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW an additional 2 3 turns counter clockwise push screw forward STOW then DEPLOY platform then repeat this step e Cycle platform to UP position f When in UP position platform should stop short of vehicle floor level If not turn UP CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW an additional 2 3 turns counter clockwise push screw forward cycle platform DOWN then UP then repeat this step Cycle platform to STOW then DEPLOY Push and hold control pendant DEPLOY switch Slowly turn OUT CUTOFF ADJUSTMENT SCREW clockwise until platform jogs down to vehicle floor level Make sure that clearance between knuckle ac tuator saddle and parallel arm is 1 8 minimum distance may be 1 2 maximum and unequal from left or right arm stop turning screw and release DEPLOY switch i Position platform DOWN to ground level then UP until it stops j Push and hold control pendant UP switch Slowly turn UP CUTOFF ADJUS2. INSTALLATION c Repeat steps and b as required to achieve proper rollstop operation SET SCREW S SERIES TYPE PLATFORM RSM0003400 FIGURE 2 19 PLATFORM SET SCREWS 3 PLATFORM PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT serial no s 104 000 to present Correct adjustment of this pressure switch is required to prevent platform from folding into vehicle when there is a load of 50 Ibs or more on the platform a Refer to Figure 2 20 Deploy and lower platform to ground NOTE HANDRAILS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY APPLY 50 LB LOAD KNUCKLE LINK RSM0003600 FIGURE 2 20 PRESSURE SWITCH TEST AT FLOOR LEVEL NOTE Weight must be 50 lbs and placed 6 inches from rear edge of platform mesh as shown in Figure 2 21 32DS S502 0 1 l 0 Ricon 2 17 Wabtec company INSTALLATION mm S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 CENTER OF FIGURE 2 21 50 LB WEIGHT PLACEMENT ON PLATFORM b Place a 6 x 6 x 12 50 Ib load on the rear center portion of platform then raise platform to floor level by pressing and holding the STOW switch Refer to Figure 2 22 If an alternate weight is to be used the center of the weight must be 6 inches from the rear edge of the platform mesh C CENTER OF WEIGH EDGE OF MESH FIGURE 2 22 ALTERNATE 50 LB WEIGHT The pressure switch is correctly set if pump motor shuts off when attempting to stow the l
3. LIFT WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 350 375 LBS TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN POSITIONING BECAUSE STEPWELL BRACKETS MAY TIP THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED BY ONE PERSON h With doors fully open position lift in vehicle doorway as close as possible to door with lift baseplate parallel to side of bus i Refer to Figure 2 8 Mark and drill eight 25 64 baseplate assembly mounting holes 1 thru 8 through ve hicle floor FIGURE 2 8 BUS BASEPLATE HOLES NOTE Before drilling any holes be sure that no underlying wires or tubes are in the way j Fasten Lift 7 Insert eight 4 x 3 8 carriage bolts through baseplate and vehicle floor 8 Install support tubes 4 ea to bolts underneath vehicle floor across baseplate i e from 1 to 5 2 to 6 etc and secure lift to vehicle floor with 3 8 washers lock washers and hex nuts 9 Tightening carriage bolts requires special care to keep baseplate assembly from warping when secured to vehicle floor If baseplate assembly warps vertical arms will not be parallel Corrections can be made by shimming at appropriate locations To help prevent warping tighten the eight carriage bolts to 28 ft Ibs in following sequence 2 3 6 7 1 4 5 8 NOTE Vertical arms must be parallel for proper operation Adjust bolts as required Best results are obtained when lift is mounted on plywood Shims although best avoided may be used if required 320858020 me 0 Ric
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5. 4 BRACKET ASSEMBLY e Adjust Base Assembly NOTE f Ricon power door operators are used install them first They may influence location of lift e certain baseplate is flush against vehicle floor The baseplate may be slightly offset in door opening to provide proper clearance for passenger seats e Before drilling verify that lift position does not interfere with closing of vehicle doors or operation of passen ger seats f Mark and Drill Holes N CAUTION Before drilling holes verify that underlying wires and tubing will not be damaged 1 Referto Figure 2 5 Mark and drill five 25 64 baseplate mounting holes 1 2 3 and 4 through vehicle floor On Dodge and GM vans you must drill through vehicle floor and subframe 2 Place four 8 x 3 8 carriage bolts use 4 x 3 8 bolts on Ford vans into holes to secure position a o o FIGURE 2 5 VAN BASEPLATE HOLES 3 Refer to Figure 2 6 on the following page Match and align top holes of stepwell brackets 5 6 7 and 8 with baseplate holes 5 6 7 and 8 Mark lower bracket assembly mounting holes 9 10 11 and 12 onto vehicle step 4 Remove carriage bolts installed in step 2 Carefully push lift into vehicle interior 5 Drill 1 4 dia holes through marked locations 9 10 11 and 12 32055502 1 0 Ricon 2 3 A Wabtec company INSTALLATION ms S SERIES
6. PRINT TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION Il S SERIES TRANSIT INSTALLATION his chapter contains instructions for installing the RICON S Series ADA Transit Use wheelchair lift into most vans and buses although custom installations are also possible in other types of vehicles Due to the wide range of applications for lift specific information for every possible application is not available The following general procedures will apply to most installations Contact the Ricon Product Support department for instruction about installa tions not covered To install lift refer to following sections and perform procedures carefully and in the order that they are presented Be certain that installation instructions are followed exactly and do not eliminate any steps or modify product A GENERAL MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 1 LIFT LOCATION The installation surface must be flat and level It is recommended that lift be installed on a 1 2 minimum high grade plywood sub floor However this additional installation height may not be acceptable in cases where over head clearance is limited NOTE Check for proper travel clearance through doorway a With doors fully open place position lift in vehicle doorway as close as possible to door with lift s baseplate assembly parallel to side of vehicle b Allow a distance of 3 4 if possible between door and the part of lift closest t
7. TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 VEHICLE REAR 13 VEHICLE FRONT RSM0004400 FIGUR FIGURE 2 6 TOP BRACKET HOLE LOCATIONS g Fasten Bracket Assemblies and Lift 1 Use 1 1 2 x 5 16 sheet metal screws with 5 16 lock washers to secure lower brackets to vehicle step holes 9 through 12 NOTE Ifthe screw in position 12 interferes with proper door operation do not install 2 Reposition lift and verify that surface beneath lift is free of obstacles 3 Insert five 8 x 3 8 carriage bolts through mounting holes at rear of baseplate assembly and insert four 1 1 2 x 3 8 carriage bolts through baseplate and bracket assemblies Place 3 8 washers lock wash ers and nuts under bracket assemblies and finger tighten nuts NOTE On Dodge and GM vans place five 4 x 4 plates 3 8 washers lock washers and hex nuts on 8 x 3 8 carriage bolts under van and finger tighten On Ford models reinforce vehicle floor with clamping bars They are installed in positions 1 2 3 and 4 and run across width of baseplate towards center of van 4 Before tightening carriage bolts verify that lift is level with vehicle floor Adjust bracket assembly bolts if necessary 5 Tilting lift towards inside of van may hinder its initial unfolding Install lift with its baseplate assembly as level as possible Tightening carriage bolts requires special care to keep baseplate assembly from warping when secured to v
8. 0 1 CIRCUIT PROTECTION BATTERY PROVIDED BY INSTALLER INTERLOCK CIRCUIT 90 AMP 8 AMP CIRCUIT PROTECTION INTERLOCK SOLENOID 4 AWG POWER WIRE TO PUMP SOLENOID NOTE VERIFY THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE INSULATED AND THAT WIRING IS PROPERLY SECURED PROVIDED BY INSTALLER 90 AMP a MAIN lt BREAKER ee 4 AWG POWER CABLE CONNECTED BETWEEN MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER AND POSITIVE TERMINAL OF SOLENOID BATTERY 4 AWG POWER CABLE 8 AMP CIRCUIT PROTECTION 16 AWG MINIMUM SIZE WIRE INTERLOCK CIRCUIT 16 AWG MINIMUM SIZE WIRE INTERLOCK SOLENOID FIGURE 2 16 INTERLOCK METHOD 3 POWER INTERRUPT 0 Ricon A Wabtec company 32DSSSS02 D 1 DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION C FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 1 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT For lift limit switch adjustment refer to Figures 2 17 2 18 and the following procedure Contact Ricon Product Support for assistance NOTE To avoid operational dead spots always adjust OUT CUTOFF SWITCH before UP CUTOFF SWITCH NOTE When loosening adjustment screws apply enough pressure to screw to move block instead of screw The block might stick if insufficient pressure is applied to screw UP CUTOFF SWITCH
9. 4 AWG POWER CABLE RSM0044000 FIGURE 2 11 CABLE ROUTING Refer to Figure 2 11 Connect appropriate RICON lift control interface to lift and secure control cable to lift with supplied cable clamp PENDANT INTERFACE INTERLOCK INTERFACE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET CABLE CLAMP FIGURE 2 11 STRAIN RELIEF KIT For applications where a hand held control pendant is used it is essential that strain relief be installed Connect a 12 cable from battery positive terminal to main breaker terminal closest to battery Install wall portion of pendant dovetail clip in an appropriate safe location N CAUTION Be sure that harness does not interfere with any moving parts or binds against any parts or is pinched in any way Ricon 320555502 1 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 S SEHRIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION 3 GROUND CONNECTIONS a 12VDC Systems 12VDC powered lifts are chassis grounded and do not require a separate ground cable connection to battery However if lift electrical system is connected to chassis with a cable the cable must be attached in a manner that provides a reliable electrical connection If ground cable is attached to an existing ground circuit the circuit must be capable of conducting an additional 90 amps to the negative battery terminal b 24VDC Systems 1 Ricon recommends that a dedicated ground
10. 9 090009094 5550 50052420500 492529 05250 9550552 505550 62626262 PREY KKH KRY 9956000 59504 KKH KEK 50 S292592 62500952 550 62626262 550 600 0560 00900099 KKH 2255222 55505054 90506 0500605 55021 2922222 RR 550150519005 952506054 050506064 15650504 RR 152606064 92520 9292909 605005502 209 045504 80520050 5005500 004909 PERC Bases Based Be 502152554 1555526 eee 6651 5654 RS TIGHTEN HERE 5 Phos IT RK H snot SIS 5 ESC 21221 PRE 502729 BREST PIETY 5 KEK KERRY 4 if ICI RINS 25050 155552455005 an LOOSE N HERE TIGHTEN HERE BE RSM0004800 FIGURE 2 1 VAN CLAMPING BAR ARRANGEMENT 32055502 1 0 2 1 Wabtec company INSTALLATION ms S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 Refer to Figure 2 2 On Ford van installations clamping bars are used to help evenly distribute floor loading and should only be cut if needed to clear a subframe member A subframe member must be used to support clamping bar SUBFRAME MEMBER MINIMUM UNSUPPORTED CLAMPING BAR LENGTH CLAMPING BAR SUPPORTED BY SUBFRAME WHERE POSSIBLE 5 0004000 FIGURE 2 2 VAN CLAMPING ARRANGEMENT 3 LIFT INSTALLATION INTO VANS This is
11. GURE 2 14 INTERLOCK METHOD 1 INTERRUPT POWER TO CONTROL PENDANT 2 2 0 Ricon A Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 32DSSSS02 D 1 DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO SAE SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY INSTALLER J553 CIRCUIT BREAKERS BATTERY J1292 SEC 2 9 WIRE ASSEMBLY J1292 SEC 2 10 PARAGRAPH 2 10 1 CIRCUIT PROTECTION 4AWGPOWERWIRE TO SIDE SOLENOID 90 8 CIRCUIT MAIN BREAKER PROTECTION INTERLOCK CIRCUIT NOTE VERIFY THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE INSULATED AND THAT WIRING IS PROPERLY SECURED TO INPUT SIDE OF 8 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER A NOTE REMOVE EXISTING 18 AWG JUMPER CONNECTEL BETWEEN 8 AMP AND 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS 8 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER SIDE SOLENOID 16 AWG WIRE MINIMUM SIZE X p INTERLOCK y CIRCUIT lt lt gt gt bse 8 CIRCUIT PROTECTION BATTERY PROVIDED BY INSTALLER FIGURE 2 15 INTERLOCK METHOD 2 INTERRUPT POWER 8 CIRCUIT BREAKER 0 Ricon A Wabtec company 32DSSS02 D 1 INSTALLATION S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO SAE SPECIFICATIONS J553 CIRCUIT BREAKERS J1292 SEC 2 9 WIRE ASSEMBLY J1292 SEC 2 10 PARAGRAPH 2 1
12. IRCUIT 0 BREAKER AND POSITIVE CONNECTION BLOCK z N RSM0043800 FIGURE 2 9 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM N CAUTION 2 6 OOOO 0 Hicon 12099990201 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION 1 INSTALL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER a Disconnect battery b Mount main circuit breaker inside engine compartment within 12 inches of battery to minimize length of un protected cable Avoid installing near a heat source 2 ROUTE AND CONNECT MAIN POWER CABLE A CAUTION Check under side of vehicle before drilling to avoid damage to fuel lines vent lines brake lines or wiring NOTE For applications where power cable is to pass through sheet metal drill a 3 4 hole and use wire clamp pro vided For applications where cable is to pass through plywood drill a 1 hole and use black plastic grom met provided a Refer to Figures 2 9 and 2 10 Drill a hole through vehicle floor near positive connection block so power cable can reach stud of positive connection block Drill hole where the installed pump cover will cover it BASEPLATE HYDRAULIC PUMP 0 75 DIAMETER FOR FLOOR METAL 1 00 DIAMETER FOR OTHER MATERIAL 30 PLATFORM WIDTH 3 375 32 PLATFORM WIDTH 4 375 1 25 RSM0043900 FIGURE 2 10 POWER CABLE ACCESS HOLE b Refe
13. S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION If an optional 30 amp circuit breaker has been installed next to 8 amp breaker completely remove the 18 AWG wire connecting INPUT sides of 30 amp and 8 amp circuit breakers To do this the spade connector must be removed from 8 amp INPUT and 18 AWG wire must be cut as close as possible to 30 amp INPUT connector since it is crimped to that connector along with a 10 AWG wire Connect OUTPUT side of interlock circuit to INPUT side of lift s 8 amp circuit breaker using 16 AWG or larger wire Re connect battery INTERLOCK METHOD 3 Refer to Figure 2 16 This method interrupts power between pump solenoid and battery This cuts all power to lift It requires circuit protection to be supplied by installer 1 ND Disconnect battery Disconnect 4 AWG power cable from main breaker at pump solenoid Connect cable to one of terminal posts of interlock solenoid Connect other terminal post of interlock solenoid to empty terminal post of pump solenoid using 4 AWG wire Connect circuit protector provided by installer should be 8 amp maximum to main power cable com ing from battery which should be disconnected at this time using wire at least 16 AWG or larger not to exceed 12 in length Be sure that wiring cannot pinch or chafe Connect OUTPUT side of circuit protector to INPUT side of interlock circuit provided by installer using 16 AWG or larger wire Connect OUTPUT sid
14. TMENT SCREW clockwise until platform jogs up to vehicle floor level Make sure that clearance between knuckle actuator saddle and parallel arm is 1 8 minimum distance may be 1 2 maximum and unequal from left or right arm stop turning screw and release UP switch NOTE If lift does not operate after 1 2 full turns of adjustment screw cycle platform UP and DOWN The UP CUTOFF SWITCH is less sensitive than OUT CUTOFF SWITCH 2055502 01 0 2 15 Wabtec company INSTALLATION PARALLEL ARM S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL KNUCKLE ACTUATOR SADDLE INBOARD ROLLSTOP DECEMBER 2013 RSM0004700 FIGURE 2 18 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT CLEARANCE k Cycle platform through all functions DEPLOY DOWN UP and STOW to verify correct adjustment Refer to Table 2 1 if necessary TABLE 2 1 LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT CHART COMPONENT SYMPTOM ORE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Fold cutoff actuator Up cutoff adjustment Screw Out cutoff adjustment Screw Lift does not Rotate collar With lift fully folded handrails should be fold tightly counter folded tight against vertical arms rotate clockwise actuator so that fold cutoff leg barely trips fold cutoff switch Pump runs Rotate collar Test lift Pump should cutoff when lift is continuously clockwise folded tight Lift stops Adjust screw Adjust up cutoff switch so that lift stops jus
15. UCTIONS ALSO READ OWNER MANUAL Deploy Lift lt JARE ADA NATIONAL SCHOOL E Ac E stn o lover itum to BUS COMPLIANCE DECAL Enter Vehicle 6263 lr lor col facing it poste PN 26265 A LOCK WHEFLCHAR BRAKES See el Fasten Cocapant Resin Belt Me FASTEN OCCUPANT P 4 Reese dcr rs and rtr wee RESTRAINT BELT Exit Vehicle BEFORE OPERATING LIFT 4 Fasten prt Restraint Bet 2 Enter phtkrm central facing outward if possible a ook Wi es duas RESTRAINT 3e TOW w lon fitm BELT DECAL el i 4 lene brakes ond erit wide 6 Stow un N 26155 1 STOW sih b tid tom which y tp may in rp Be 2 Cose dos WARNING Standosis STANDEE POSITION ON PLATFORM Sunkes sould custard center e ptm facing of trae pio or out of vick Position standee passenger and rl grup in center of platform between handrails TC facing direction of travel C STANDEE LOCATION f MANUAL OPERATION DECALS 2 eine st a PN 26255 E en mage mens OPERATING Re Ur INSTRUCTIONS D stant odd dio be Pr png fe Mohr iid i pond DECAL PN 261741 stp operation prevent rom STAND CLEAR CAUTION DECAL PN 26185 FIGURE 2 25 ADA TRANSIT LIFT DECAL LOCATIONS AND PART NUMBERS 32DSSS02 D 1 0 Ricon 2 21 A Wabtec company INSTALLATION mms S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER
16. a general procedure for installing Ricon lifts into Ford Dodge and Chevrolet full size vans a Refer to Figure 2 3 Use four 1 x 3 8 bolts 3 8 washers 3 8 lock washers and 3 8 hex nuts to assem ble two bracket assembly kits NOTE The top bracket must overlap bottom bracket and both slots must face outward VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL TOP BRACKET LEVEL WITH VEHICLE FLOOR A y TWO PER BRACKET ASSEMBLY E VEHICLE STEPWELL BOTTOM BRACKET 5 0004100 FIGURE 2 3 STEPWELL b Position brackets on stepwell and adjust height of both bracket assemblies so that top bracket is level with vehicle floor Tighten bracket assembly bolts c Verify that lift is fully folded stowed with handrails folded tight against vertical arms If necessary use manual pump N WARNING LIFT WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 350 375 LBS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN POSITIONING BECAUSE STEPWELL BRACKETS MAY TIP THIS PROCEDURE MUST NOT BE ATTEMPTED BY ONE PERSON 2 2 M Ricon ST_ A P 32099990201 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION d Refer to Figure 2 4 With doors fully open position lift in vehicle doorway so that back of lift is supported by vehicle floor and front of lift is supported by both bracket assemblies LIFT REAR De LIFT FRONT BRACKET ASSEMBLY VEHICLE FLOOR RSM0004200 FIGURE 2
17. breaker refer to decal on circuit breaker NOTE The OUTPUT side of breaker must be used to avoid possibility of an electrical short 5 Connect female spade connector of interlock circuit provided by installer to OUTPUT side of 8 amp breaker using 16 AWG or larger wire NOTE All connectors provided on interlock circuit must be a fully insulated type 6 Cut piggyback connector from light assembly and female spade connector from signal power wire Strip both wires about 1 2 being careful not to nick conductor Crimp both wires in a single 1 4 fully in sulated female spade connector designed for use on 14 16 AWG wire 7 Connect male spade connector of interlock circuit to female spade connector added to harness in above step 8 Dress wires in such a way as to not allow rubbing or chafing of insulation and so there is no strain at any terminals or body of light b INTERLOCK METHOD 2 Refer to Figure 2 15 This method interrupts power between lift 8 amp breaker and vehicle battery It requires circuit protection to be provided by installer 1 Disconnect battery 2 The cable leading to applicable circuit protection from battery must be at least 16 AWG or larger and must not exceed 12 in length 3 Connect INPUT side of interlock circuit to OUTPUT side of circuit protector using 16 AWG or larger wire 2 10 0 Ricon 32099990201 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 32DSSS02 D 1 4 5 6 c
18. cable be used in 24VDC installations A 4GA cable or heavier must be used 2 Referto Figure 2 13 The ground cable is connected from the negative stud on pump motor to the negative battery terminal 24V TOP SOLENOID a SEE PUR NOTE gol 4 GROUND imu CONNECTION 24V SIDE SOLENOID g i SEE 4GA GROUND CABLE AN TO TN GROUND BATTERY TERMINAL 2 POWER CABLE NOTE CONNECT THESE TERMINALS TO CIRCUIT BREAKER PIN 3 WHITE OF PUMP CONNECTOR FIGURE 2 13 24VDC DUAL SOLENOID WIRING 32psss2p1 n 0 2 9 Wabtec company INSTALLATION ms S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 4 INSTALLATION OF INTERLOCK DEVICES NOT SUPPORTED BY RICON An interlock device can be installed to prevent operation of the lift or vehicle when it is not safe to do so The inter lock supplied by the installing Ricon dealer is not a Ricon product Some interlock devices lock vehicle transmission in PARK or neutral when lift is deployed or do not allow lift to be deployed unless vehicle transmission is in PARK or neutral and emergency brake is set Other devices will stall vehicle engine if lift is deployed and emergency brake is released or transmission is shifted from PARK or neutral There may be other types of interlock devices that disable lift or vehicle to prevent unsafe lift operation Ricon is not aware of all available interlock p
19. ctions decal to vehicle in a location clearly visible to lift operator 2 20 0 Ricon 32099990201 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATION CAT CERTIFICATION OPERATION MANUELLE SHIPPING DECAL 0 FOR CALIFORNIA MODELS ONLY RICON REPLACABLE CONFORMS CALFORMA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE MANUFACTURE TRE 15 ARTICLE 15 SECTION 1094 PART OF SERIAL NUMBER MANUAL STICKER LOCATED ON OPERATION INNER SIDE OF HYDRAULIC 82 MAXIMUM OPERACION MANUAL DECAL CYLINDER ONLY RICON 2 LOAD HANDBEDIENUNG 1 PN 26214 REPLACEABLE REPLACEABLE nee DECAL PN 26201 PUMP COVER DECAL N 26292 1 4 S SERIES PATENT NO DECAL PN 32 10 1735 NO STEP DECAL PN 20244 S SERIES TRANSIT USE RICON LOGO DECAL WHEELCHAIR amp STANDEE LIFTS PN 32 10 152 4 Owner Manual Additional copies of Owner Y are availble Fom p RICON CORP 12450 MONTAGUE ST 91531 Tol 800 322 2884 9 818 899 7588 2 Do not ese rated load o B00 5801 3 Biz input a ope Foon Ca deis y kr damage or eral inj nli ure l oF epa reges ds or ur to ow tt rare OPERATING INSTR
20. e of interlock circuit to coil terminal of solenoid using 16 AWG or larger wire Be sure that interlock solenoid is properly grounded If a separate grounding post is provided connect a 16 AWG wire from ground post to a suitable chassis ground If coil is grounded through body of sole noid be sure that solenoid is mounted to a suitable chassis ground Reconnect battery 0 Rico 2 11 A Wabtec company INSTALLATION INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO SAE SPECIFICATIONS J553 CIRCUIT BREAKERS S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL r OUTPUT SIDE OF 8 AMP BREAKER J1292 SEC 2 9 WIRE ASSEMBLY J1292 SEC 2 10 PARAGRAPH 2 10 1 CIRCUIT PROTECTION INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY PROVIDED BY INSTALLER FROM POSITIVE TERMINAL OF SIDE SOLENOID TO CONTROL PENDANT FEMALE SPADE 4 INTERLOCK CIRCUIT TO INTERLOCK INDICATOR LIGHT FEMALE SPADE CONNECTOR PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED TO OUTPUT SIDE OF 8 AMP BREAKER NOTE VERIFY THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE INSULATED AND THAT WIRING IS PROPERLY SECURED MALE SPADE 8 BREAKER ALL INTERLOCK WIRING MUST BE 16 AWG OR LARGER SIDE SOLENOID MEE 16 AWG WIRE MINIMUM SIZE N INTERLOCK CIRCUIT BATTERY PROVIDED BY INSTALLER FI
21. ehicle floor If baseplate assembly warps the vertical arms will not be paral lel Corrections can be made by shimming at appropriate locations To help prevent warping tighten the eight carriage bolts six on Dodge van with sliding door to 28 ft Ibs in the following sequence DODGE WITH SWING DOORS ALL FORD AND GM VANS 2 3 6 7 1 4 5 8 DODGE WITH SLIDING DOORS aaa 2 3 5 8 1 4 NOTE Vertical arms must be parallel for proper operation Adjust bolts as required Best results are obtained when lift is mounted on plywood Shims although best avoided may be used if required 6 Make certain that holes 13 and 14 on the front of each bracket assembly are drilled through and 5 16 bolts are inserted to lock position of bracket assemblies 2 4 Ricon O O qT2z AsssOdsa oa P l Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 mm 5 5 5 TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION 4 LIFT INSTALLATION INTO BUSES Refer to Figure 2 7 Since clamping bars are used on most bus installations they help distribute floor loading and should only be cut if needed to clear a subframe member A subframe member should be used to support clamping bar VEHICLE FLOOR CLAMPING BA SUBFRAME MEMBER MINIMUM UNSUPPORTED CLAMPING BAR LENGTH CLAMPING BAR SUPPORTED BY SUBFRAME WHERE POSSIBLE FIGURE 2 7 BUS CLAMPING BAR ARRANGEMENT RSM0004500 N WARNING
22. ft The lift is designed to carry the weight of a wheelchair and its passenger The vehicle structure must be capable of supporting all loads produced during lift operation as well as those forces caused by motion of vehicle when it is driven N CAUTION Do not operate lift when test weight is on platform This load test is designed to test the lift mounting method not the lift capacity Remove test weight immediately after test e Vehicle suspension will compress and vehicle will lean when test weight is placed on platform If weighted platform contacts ground remove weight raise platform and retest The lift must be test loaded to 125 of its rated 800 pound load capacity to verify integrity installation Position lift platform 2 6 above the ground place 1000 pounds in center of platform and inspect lift mounting points REMOVE TEST WEIGHT Run lift through several complete cycles while checking for proper operation E CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IMPORTANT Customer Orientation Ricon Sales or Service Personnel must review the warranty card and Operator man ual with the customer to be certain they understand safe operation of the lift The customer should be instructed to follow the operating instructions without exception Refer to Figure 2 25 on next page and verify that all decals are properly located and affixed as shown NOTE The installing dealer affixs Operating Instru
23. ift preventing in ward movement of the platform The pressure switch is not correctly set if pump motor does NOT shut off and there is inward movement of the platform Adjustment of the pressure switch will be required NOTE If adjustment is necessary then pressure switch must be adjusted as shown in FIGURE 2 23 Refer to Figure 2 23 Loosen the locking set screws from the hydraulic pressure switch using a 5 64 hex wrench to allow adjustment of the hydraulic pressure switch 2 18 0 Ricon 32099990201 Wabtec company DECEMBER 2013 S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL INSTALLATION PRESSURE SWITCH P N 42050 TURN CCW TO LOOSEN AND ADJUST PRESSURE J TURN CW TO TIGHTEN AND A ADJUST PRESSURE 5 0005001 FIGURE 2 23 PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 42050 g Turn the hydraulic pressure switch enclosure 1 8 of a turn counterclockwise CCW by hand to reduce the pressure NOTE Turn the hydraulic pressure switch enclosure clockwise CW to increase pressure and counterclockwise CCW to decrease pressure by hand h Stow platform and observe if the motor shuts off i If the motor does not shut off turn the hydraulic pressure switch enclosure 1 8 of a turn counterclockwise CCW by hand to reduce the pressure NOTE The lift should NOT stow or have inward movement with the weight on the platform j Repeat pressure switch adjustment as necessary to achieve correct setting
24. k Tighten the locking set screw when the correct pressure setting is achieved 4 PLATFORM LOAD SENSOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT serial no s 0 103 999 This procedure provides for setting platform load sensor switch to prevent lift from folding past vehicle floor level when a load of 50 Ibs is on center of platform a Referto Figure 2 24 Place your left hand around knuckle vertical link assembly as shown link is located on left side of lift Loosen two hex bolts shown c Exerta light downward pressure through your left hand fingers onto load sensor bar and retighten hex bolts d Refer to Figure 2 20 To verify proper load sensor switch operation de ploy and lower platform to ground Place a 50 Ib load in center of plat form and then raise platform to floor level Press and hold STOW switch NOTE If pump motor does not stall or clicks off and on excessively loosen two hex bolts push down further on load sensor bar and re tighten bolts e Repeat above two steps as necessary until pump motor stalls i e load sensor switch is activated preventing lift platform from folding past vehi FIGURE 2 24 LOAD cle floor level SENSOR ADJUSTMENT 2055502 01 gt O F n v y gt y o gt s gt hl 3 0 2 19 Wabtec company INSTALLATION ms S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 D VERIFY INSTALLATION certain that no vehicle components interfere with operation of li
25. o it Adjust lift left and right side locations to accommodate subframe members c Verify proper clearance of door frame passenger seats and outer edge of vehicle floor and possible inter ference with wires fluid lines subframe members etc 2 LIFT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The lift mounting is a very important step Improper mounting or fastening of baseplate can adversely affect lift per formance Although fastening details may vary from one vehicle to the next these general principles apply Be certain that all mounting bolts are properly installed and tightened Bolts used to fasten baseplate assembly to vehicle floor must have a minimum strength rating of SAE Grade 5 and be torqued to 28 ft lbs dry Recog nize that the most important bolts are those along the rear of lift since these bolts retain the majority of the load Refer to Figures 2 1 and 2 5 Improper torquing sequence of baseplate bolts may result a warped or bowed baseplate which can cause platform to move erratically 555 PS2S2S2 o1 PR AS 57909 RER KEN Pe REY ERR RETRY 5256 5925091 1090000 bISS 55250 WKH KKH PORE IH H KKH 59600 1960504 955555254 105050506 125050501 05560605506 695520 6055254 j 8500501 SSIES 95550 05504 090000901 606520000 50
26. on ggg 2 5 A Wabtec company INSTALLATION S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A CAUTION e Do not route any wire while it is connected to the battery e Route wires clear of moving parts brake lines and the exhaust system Secure to the vehicle e When routing an electrical wire through vehicle floor or walls use a grommet to protect wires from chafing e Check underside of vehicle before drilling to avoid damage to fuel lines vent lines brake lines or wiring 4 AWG POWER CABLE SHORT CABLE NOT TO EXCEED 12 CONNECTED BETWEEN BATTERY OR MAIN POWER SOURCE AND MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER 90 AMP MAIN 4 AWG GROUND CABLE CIRCUIT BREAKER FROM BATTERY TERMINAL al TOP PUMP SOLENOID BUS BAR 8 AMP CIRCUIT e BREAKER 8 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER GROUND BUS BAR 18 AWG WIRE BLUE SIDE PUMP 10 AWG WIRE SOLENOID MOTOR TERMINAL BOOT FACTORY INSTALLED ON PUMP HYDRAULIC POPPET MAIN POWER HARNESS VALVE DOWN CONNECTED TO SOLENOID PRESSURE SWITCH SPOOL VALVE LH PUMP DECELERATION MOTOR TERMINAL BOOT TERMINAL POSITIVE CONNECTION KIT P N 37152 SHIPPED WITH PUMP HANDLE BRACKET BLOCK ATTACH TO TERMINAL CUTAWAY SHOWN FOR CLARITY 12V PUMP HARNESS lt J 4 AWG POWER CABLE G LONG CABLE CONNECTED BETWEEN MAIN C
27. r to Figure 2 9 Install supplied heavy ring terminals to each end of the short 12 long 4 AWG power cable Install one ring terminal only to one end of long power cable Use an appropriate crimp tool such as Ricon hammer tool part of kit P N 01243 c Connect ring terminal end of long 4 AWG power cable to 90 main circuit breaker then route power cable underneath vehicle floor and up through hole in floor d Refer to Figure 2 9 Detach Kit P N 37152 Shipped with pump handle then install onto ring terminal con nector before installing ring terminal onto positive connection block e Tie power cable to vehicle chassis and to pump assembly harness using cable ties Avoid pinch points exhaust system moving parts and brake lines Verify that power cable is secure N CAUTION Be sure that there is no interference with any parts that could damage power cable or other wires in any way 32055502 1 0 2 7 Wabtec company INSTALLATION v gt _ S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL DECEMBER 2013 f g h Refer to Figure 2 9 Cut excess wire from long cable install heavy ring terminal and then connect to posi tive connection block Verify that red wire from main circuit breaker if applicable is securely connected to positive connection block POSITIVE CONNECTION BLOCK TERMINAL GROMMET
28. roducts For this reason it is very important that interlock products be properly installed so that they do not interfere with safe operation or create any other hazards The installer must verify that none of the original equipment circuit breakers fuses or solenoids are bypassed re moved or altered Be sure that no wires are left frayed or hanging loose after installation of an interlock device If you have any questions about proper installation of interlock devices please contact our Product Support Depart ment N WARNING DO NOT OPERATE LIFT UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN THAT THE INTEGRITY OF LIFT ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS HAS BEEN MAINTAINED N CAUTION Wiring attached directly to the positive battery terminal is not protected against short circuits and must be kept to a length of 12 orless The wiring must be routed in a manner that pre vents pinching or abrasion by vehicle parts The power source wire for the interlock circuit must be connected to a protected supply such as a dedicated accessory on an existing fuse panel Ricon recommends one of the following interlock methods a INTERLOCK METHOD 1 Refer to Figure 2 14 This method interrupts power to the lift hand control pendant It does not require addi tional circuit protection but does require a modification to lift harness 3 Disconnect battery 4 Remove piggyback spade connector wire from OUTPUT side of 8 amp circuit
29. t low clockwise before first knuckle actuator saddle or roller touches underside of lower parallel arm Saddle or roller should be about 1 8 from lower parallel arm Lift stops Adjust screw high counter clockwise Lift stops Adjust screw Adjust lower limit switch so that lift stops low counter just below Up cutoff described in above clockwise step This will give the necessary overlap to avoid dead spots Lift stops Adjust screw high clockwise END OF TABLE 2 PLATFORM TILT ADJUSTMENT Correct platform tilt adjustment is crucial for proper platform rollstop operation but cannot be adjusted at factory Factors such as vehicle floor height lift tilt angle and stiffness of vehicle springs will vary installation geometry Deploy and lower lift platform to a position halfway between vehicle floor level and ground level Refer to Figure 2 19 Adjust left and right platform set screws until platform is level at zero 0 degrees Turn set screws clockwise to angle front end of platform upward or counter clockwise to angle downward At ground level the distance between heel of platform and ground should be 3 4 to 1 This distance should be measured at initial point of rollstop s full deployment Adjust set screws on both sides of platform simultaneously and evenly to ensure proper leveling of platform a 0 Ricon A Wabtec company 32DSSSS02 D 1 DECEMBER 2013 mm S SERIES TRANSIT USE SERVICE MANUAL
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