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- Page 1 PRINT ® K-Series KlearVue DOT – Private Use Lift OPERATOR MANUAL ® 32DSSK03.B ©1995-2005 RICON CORPORATION 08/02/05 All Rights Reserved U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending Printed in the United States of America...
- Page 2 This RICON product must be installed and serviced by RICON authorized dealers. The owner must refer to this manual for operating in- structions, then retain it for future reference by RICON authorized dealers that perform maintenance. “DOT – Private Use Lift” verifies that this plat- form lift meets only the private use lift re- quirements of FMVSS no.
- Page 3 REVISION RECORD PAGES DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 32DSSK03. 1-1, 2- Listed weight has changed to 600lbs. 5669 2, 2-9 1-4, 2- Changed pendant type to universal (p/n 14727). Changed Max Load decal to 600lb (26183). END OF LIST 32DSSK03.B - ii -...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page INTRODUCTION ................... 1-1 PRODUCT SUPPORT ................1-1 PRODUCT WARRANTY ................1-2 SHIPMENT INFORMATION ............... 1-3 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............1-3 MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS..............1-4 PLATFORM OPERATING VOLUME ............1-6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............2-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................2-1 DAILY SAFETY CHECK ................ - Page 5 This page intentionally left blank. 32DSSK03.B - iv -...
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Page 6: Introduction
It is also important that the Ricon recommendations for cleaning, inspecting, and lubricating the wheelchair lift be followed. A. PRODUCT SUPPORT If there are questions about this manual, or you need copies, please contact Ricon Product Sup- port at the following location: Ricon Corporation... -
Page 7: Product Warranty
Ricon dealer or Ricon Product Support. If you need to return a product: Return this product to your installing dealer, or to Ricon, following the Ricon RMA procedure. Please give as much advance notice as possible, and allow a reasonable amount of time for repair. -
Page 8: Shipment Information
Check the received product for freight damage. Claims for damage should be made to the freight carrier immediately. The warranty and owner registration cards must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days to validate the warranty. D. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS... - Page 9 E. MAJOR KLEARVUE PRIVATE USE COMPONENTS The major components of the lift are in Figure 1-1. A description of each component is in Table 1-1. 1 - 4 32DSSK03.B...
- Page 10 TABLE 1-1: KLEARVUE MAJOR COMPONENT TERMS NAME DESCRIPTION Left, right, front, and rear Position references when installed lift is viewed from outside of vehicle. Armrest (left and right) Provides handhold for passenger. Armrest switch Allows passenger to control "Up" and "Down" platform motions. Audible alarm Announces when something has passed over threshold.
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Page 11: Platform Operating Volume
PLATFORM OPERATING VOLUME Refer to Figure 1-2. The useful lift operating volume is represented in the figure by the rectangu- lar volume shown in phantom outline. It is centered above the platform. Refer to Table 1-2 for the dimensions that correspond to your lift model. UNOBSTRUCTED PLATFORM OPERATING VOLUME FIGURE 1-2: PLATFORM OPERATING VOLUME... -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
II. KLEARVUE PRIVATE USE LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS his chapter contains safety precautions, daily safety check instructions, control and indica- tor descriptions, and operating instructions for the RICON KlearVue Private Use wheelchair lift. This chapter must be thoroughly understood by operator before using lift. -
Page 13: Daily Safety Check
Read and understand these safety precautions. Review them periodically and ask other opera- tors to read them as well. Contact an authorized Ricon dealer or call Ricon Product Support if there are questions. -
Page 14: Platform Motions
C. PLATFORM MOTIONS TABLE 2-1: PLATFORM MOTIONS MOVEMENT DESCRIPTION Platform unfolds, or deploys, out of vehicle from stowed po- sition to floor level position. If equipped with a power door DEPLOY operator, the doors automatically open before lift deploys. Platform lowers from vehicle floor level position towards ground level. -
Page 15: Controls And Indicators
D. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS WARNING THE LIFT CAN OPERATE ONLY WHEN PERMITTED TO BY THE VEHICLE INTERLOCK CIRCUITRY. IF NECESSARY, REFER TO VEHICLE OPERATOR MANUAL FOR INTERLOCK INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE LIFT WITH INTERLOCK BYPASSED. CONTROL PENDANT Refer to Figure 2-5. The lift is operated with two rocker switches on a hard-wired, hand-held remote control pendant. -
Page 16: Circuit Breakers And Indicator Lights
CONTROL SWITCH LEVER FIGURE 2-6: ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Interlock Indicator Light Refer to Figure 2-7. The vehicle interlock system prevents operation of lift if an unsafe condi- tion is present. When a vehicle interlock system is interfaced with the lift circuitry, the inter- lock indicator shows whether or not the interlock is operating properly. -
Page 17: Bridgeplate Load Sensor
In the event of a short circuit in the door operator, the circuit breaker button will “pop-out”. If pressing and releasing button does not reset power, do not press and hold. Contact a Ricon authorized dealer for repair. Refer to appropriate Power Door Operator ser- vice manual for a detailed description. -
Page 18: Threshold Warning System
THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM Refer to Figure 2-9 for the location of the sensor portion of the threshold warning system. The lift incorporates two light beams that detect when a passenger (or object, such as a wheelchair) is in the vicinity of the baseplate or bridgeplate (threshold area). The beams are enabled when the platform is one inch, or more, below the vehicle floor. -
Page 19: Lift Cycle Counter
LIFT CYCLE COUNTER Refer to Figure 2-10. The cycle counter is located inside the hydraulic pump housing and is visible through a slot on the rear side. The counter advances each time the platform moves through a complete cycle, which consists of the platform moving from the vehicle floor to the ground and back to the floor. -
Page 20: Normal Lift Operation
DO NOT EXCEED RATED LOAD CAPACITY OF 600 POUNDS (273 KGS). PRIOR TO USE, INSPECT WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR PROPER FUNCTION, REQUIRED MAINTE- NANCE, OR DAMAGE. IF A PROBLEM EXISTS, DO NOT USE LIFT AND CONTACT A RICON AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. -
Page 21: Exiting Vehicle
CAUTION Be certain wheelchair is clearly within perimeter of platform and does not interfere with operation of rollstop. RAISE PLATFORM - Push and hold UP button until platform rises and stops automati- cally at floor level. Release wheelchair brakes and carefully enter vehicle. Refer to “Stowing Platform”... -
Page 22: Manual Operation
MANUAL OPERATION The lift can be operated manually if the lift is not functioning or the primary electrical power source is absent. Ricon recommends that manual operation be used only for exiting passengers from vehicle. Preparation: Be certain vehicle is on a level area and away from traffic. Allow space for platform move- ment plus space to exit from platform. - Page 23 Refer to Figure 2-12. Open release valve by turning it 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and platform will begin to lower. FIGURE 2-12: OPEN RELEASE VALVE Refer to Figure 2-13. When platform reaches level of interior floor turn valve clock- wise to close; do not over-tighten valve. Do not lower platform below vehicle floor FIGURE 2-13: CLOSE RELEASE VALVE level.
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Page 24: Lower Platform
2. LOWER PLATFORM CAUTION Do not open pump release valve more than ¼-turn. Opening valve further may cause it to completely disengage from pump body, which will disable its pumping ability. Refer to Figure 2-12. Turn valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to begin lowering plat- form. - Page 25 This page intentionally left blank. 2 - 14 32DSSK03.B...
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Page 26: Maintenance
Additional maintenance information is available in the K-Series Private Use service manual, part number 32DSSK04. This manual is available from Ricon in printed hard copy, or at the Ricon website in PDF format. The website is located at www.riconcorp.com. At the website, click on “Technical Documents”, “I agree”, and then “Service Manuals”. - Page 27 2. Spray penetrating oil (Curtisol® Red Grease 88167 or WD-40®) where specified in the service manual 32DSSK04 following directions on container. Remove excess grease from surrounding areas. CAUTION A Ricon authorized dealer must perform the annual safety check. 3600 CYCLES Hydraulic cylinder, Check hydraulic cylinder for evidence of leaks.
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Page 28: Decal Part Numbers And Locations
This lift is designed for use by wheelchair occupants only. DO NOT USE FOR STANDING PASSENGERS . Ricon Corporation disclaims liability for damage or personal injury resulting from lift modification, lack of maintenance, faulty repair, negligence, abuse, or failure to follow lift operating instructions. - Page 29 This page intentionally left blank. 3 - 4 32DSSK03.B...
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