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MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 2018
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K-SERIES PUBLIC USE SERVICE MANUAL
III. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
egular maintenance of the Ricon K-Series
®
Public Use wheelchair lift will optimize its performance and reduce the
need for repairs. This chapter contains lubrication and cleaning instructions, a maintenance schedule, trouble-
shooting section, and maintenance diagrams.
CAUTION
This Ricon product is highly specialized. Maintenance and repairs must be per-
formed by an authorized Ricon service technician using Ricon replacement parts.
A. LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Do not lubricate motor or other electrical components. Lubrication of
electrical components may collect dirt and debris, causing short circuits.
Lubrication should be performed at least every six months or sooner depending on usage. Refer to
Figure
3-1
and the
following Maintenance Schedule. Lubricate lift at points indicated with lubricants specified.
R
FIGURE 3-1: LIFT LUBRICATION POINTS
TORSION SPRINGS
DETAIL "B"
2
2
1
HINGE
1
(BOTH SIDES)
TORSION SPRINGS
DETAIL "A"
"A"
1
(BOTH SIDES)
KNUCKLE LINKS
"B"
2
1
LUBRICATE WITH PENETRATING OIL
LUBRICATE WITH DRY LUBRICANT (GRAPHITE)
1
(BOTH SIDES)