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II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
T
his chapter contains safety precautions, daily safety check, lift functions, control and indica-
tor descriptions, and operating instructions for the RICON Eclipse F8100 Series (ADA) Transit
Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift. This chapter must be read and thoroughly understood by the
operator before attempting to use the lift.
A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be complied with at all times when operating lift:
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Refer to Figure 2-1. A dangerous situation exists when using the lift if the vehicle
is parked on a slope. Always operate the lift with the vehicle parked on a level sur-
face.
FIGURE 2-1: UNSAFE VEHICLE SLOPING
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Vehicle must be safely parked with the emergency brake ON before using the lift.
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Inspect the lift prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or
movements are noticed, DO NOT use and contact an authorized Ricon Service
technician for repair.
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Read and comply with all warning labels and symbols affixed to the wheelchair lift.
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When using the lift, the occupant should always FACE OUTWARD.
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The platform rollstop is designed to prevent slow inadvertent rolling off the platform.
The large rear wheels of a wheelchair can roll over the platform rollstop, so we in-
sist that you always face outward. Hitting the platform rollstop with the small front
wheels can tip the wheelchair and possibly injure the wheelchair occupant. Do not
expect the rollstop to stop a quick moving wheelchair as it is not designed for that
purpose. Use extreme care, board the platform slowly and then lock the wheelchair
brakes.
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Be certain wheelchair fits safely on the platform and does not extend over the edges
of the platform or interfere with operation of the rollstop.
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When exiting vehicle NEVER back onto the platform. Always face outward and
make sure that the platform is at a safe vehicle floor-level position and the outer
rollstop is in an up and locked position.
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Do not operate with a load in excess of 660 lbs. (300 kg).
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Do not place arms, legs, or clothing in or near moving parts.
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Summary of Contents for Ricon Eclipse F8100 Series
- Page 1 RICON Eclipse F8100 Series (ADA) Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift. This chapter must be read and thoroughly understood by the operator before attempting to use the lift.
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Page 2: Daily Safety Check
Be sure that these safety precautions have been read and understood. Review them pe- riodically, and ask any attendants or other operators to read them as well. If there are any questions, contact an authorized Ricon service technician or call Ricon Product Support. - Page 3 Ricon service technician for repair. NOTE: The ↑/up and ↓/down functions operate only while the lift is in the deployed posi- tion.
- Page 4 In case of a control system short circuit, the circuit breaker button will “pop-out”. DO NOT press and hold button if pressing and releasing does not reset/restore power. Contact an authorized Ricon service technician for repair. FIGURE 2-5: CONTROL SYSTEM CIR- CUIT BREAKER 32DF81S01.A...
- Page 5 MANUAL BACKUP PUMP Refer to Figure 2-6. The manual backup pump is used to operate the lift if there is no electrical power (the manual backup pump is shown within the standard pump enclosure). The controls for the pump consist of the pump handle extension (installed by the vehicle manufacturer near the pump or stored within the optional pump enclosure cover) for raising the lift platform and the pump release valve for lowering.
- Page 6 To Lower Platform Manually WARNING DO NOT TURN PUMP RELEASE VALVE MORE THAN 1/4-TURN CCW. THE VALVE IS REMOVABLE, IF TURNED TOO FAR, WHICH DISABLES ALL AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL UP/DOWN FUNCTIONS. Refer to Figure 2-8. To lower the platform manually, insert the handle extension onto the pump release valve, and slowly twist the handle 1/4- turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until the platform begins to lower.
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Page 7: Lift Operation
THIS LIFT IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY WHEELCHAIR AND STANDEE OCCUPANTS, § ONLY. RICON CORPORATION DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM MODIFICATION TO LIFT, LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, NEGLIGENCE, ABUSE, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. - Page 8 FIGURE 2-9: PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE TO ENTER VEHICLE OPEN OPTIONAL COVER: If equipped with lift cover, unlatch and open cover. DEPLOY LIFT: Press and hold →/OUT switch until lift is fully deployed. RAISE HANDRAILS: Raise RIGHT handrail until handrail lock engages then raise LEFT handrail until handrail lock engages.
- Page 9 RAISE PLATFORM SLIGHTLY: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform raises at least 1-inch. PULL OUT SLIDING PLATFORM SECTION: Refer to Figure 2-9. Move PLATFORM LOCK HANDLE to RIGHT, and pull sliding platform OUTWARD until it locks in place. RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold ↑/UP switch until platform stops at proper ve- hicle floor level.
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Page 10: Manual Operation
MANUAL OPERATION The manual backup pump is used to operate the lift if there is no electrical power. The controls for the pump consist of the pump handle extension for raising the lift platform and the pump release valve for lowering. In the event the lift becomes in- operable under its electrical power, it can be operated manually as follows: CAUTION! Do not turn pump release valve more than 1/4-turn... - Page 11 Insert pump handle extension onto manual backup pump release valve. Make sure notches at end of handle are fully engaged by release valve pin. Slowly twist handle 1/4-turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE until lift plat- form begins to lower, allow platform to stop at stow level, then turn han- dle extension CLOCKWISE to close valve.
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