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DOB 1300-1556

PA-1639 Operator's Manual 2020 X3-45 Commuter

WHEELCHAIR LIFT SYSTEM

It is important to passenger safety that the lift operator be familiar with the operating instructions. Read and
understand the RICON Mirage F9TF/F9TH Wheelchair lift Operator Manual before attempting to use the
wheelchair lift. The instructions below are a quick reference only and not a replacement to the information
provided by RICON.

Watch the Prevost Wheelchair Lift Instruction video on Prevost’s YouTube channel. To do so, type
“Prevost Coach – YouTube” on your web browser and then select the proper link. Once on Prevost
channel, select “Video” tab and then look for the video entitled “Prevost Wheelchair Instruction”.

INTRODUCTION

Safe and easy access to the coach is provided by the Ricon Mirage F9T Public Use wheelchair lifts. The
Mirage F9TF or F9TH is a dedicated entry model, which is intended for installation in a vehicle baggage
compartment.

An electric-motor driven hydraulic pump provides a maximum platform lifting capacity of 660 pounds (300
kilograms).

A trained attendant or the vehicle operator operates the lift. For a boarding passenger, the operator uses
control switches to withdraw the platform from the vehicle (deploy) and lower it to ground level. The passenger
is placed on the platform and then lifted to floor height. After the passenger enters the vehicle, the operator
lowers the platform and retracts it back into the vehicle (stow). For an existing passenger, the operator
withdraws the platform from the vehicle (deploy) and raises it to floor height. The passenger is placed on the
platform and then lowered to the ground. The passenger departs, and the operator returns the platform to the
stowed position in the vehicle.

One individual can manually operate the lift when normal power is not present. A manual release mechanism
is provided to ease the task of pulling the platform out of its enclosure. The hydraulic pump assembly includes
a manually operated back-up pump to raise the platform, and a pressure release valve to lower it. The front
platform rollstop, normally power operated, has a manual override knob for back-up use.

OVERVIEW

Major Lift Components

Left,

Right,

Front,

Rear

Reference points from outside vehicle looking inward at lift.

Bridgeplate

Plate bridges gap between platform and vehicle floor when platform is at floor
level. Acts as barrier during up and down platform motions to prevent wheelchair
from rolling off rear of platform.

Carriage

Part of traveling frame that is mounted on rollers; moves on rails located inside
enclosure. Supports lifting frame and platform.

Controller

Receives electrical input signals from pendant and lift sensors and sends control
signals to lift electrical and hydraulic components.

Control pendant

Hand-held device used to control platform motions.

Cycle counter

Located on rear frame of carriage. Visible when platform is fully deployed. It
records number of times platform has moved from floor to ground and back to
floor.