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INSTALLATION
DECEMBER 2018
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K-SERIES PUBLIC USE SERVICE MANUAL
D. VERIFY
INSTALLATION
Be certain that no vehicle components interfere with operation of lift.
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.
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 check.
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.
Ricon recommends that the lift be test loaded at its rated 800 pound load capacity to verify integrity of installation.
Position lift platform 2" - 6" above the ground, place 800 pounds in center of platform, and inspect lift mounting
brackets and hardware. REMOVE TEST WEIGHT.
Run lift through several complete cycles while checking for proper operation.
Refer to
Figure 2-21
on next page and verify that all decals are properly located and affixed as shown.
NOTE:
The installing dealer affixes an Operating Instructions decal to vehicle in a location clearly visible to the lift
operator.
E.
SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
This checklist is intended to verify safe operation of Ricon FMVSS 403 and 404 compliant wheelchair lifts. All require-
ments must be met for the wheelchair lift to be considered compliant.
COMPLIANT
NON-
COMPLIANT
REQUIREMENT
Wheelchair lift and vehicle properly interlocked (lift cannot be powered unless vehicle
interlocks are activated, and interlocks cannot be disengaged unless lift is fully stowed).
Threshold warning device functioning properly (audible warning and visual warning is
activated if threshold area is entered when platform is at least one inch below vehicle
floor level).
Main power switch enables and disables the lift control system.
Control pendant illuminated when the lift is powered and pendant power turned on.
Inboard rollstop does not rise from floor level with 25 lbs. or more, at center of barrier.
Outboard rollstop does not rise from floor level with 25 lbs. or more, at center of barrier.
Platform unable to rise more than 3” above ground if safety belt is not engaged.
Platform lighting functional when lift is powered.
Platform does not stow if a weight of 50 lbs, or more, is present on platform.
Manual back-up operation fully functional (see operator manual for directions).
F. CUSTOMER
ORIENTATION
IMPORTANT
- Customer Orientation -
Ricon Sales or Service personnel must review the warranty card and operator manual
with the customer to be certain they understand how to safely operate the lift. The
customer should be instructed to follow the operating instructions without exception
.