Manual Lift Operation - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

MANUAL LIFT OPERATION

The lift can be operated manually if it loses electrical power. The following sections describe important safety
preparations to be followed before using the lift, and operating procedures to deploy, raise, lower, and stow
the lift. Ricon recommends that manual operation be used only to exit from vehicle, not to enter vehicle.
Preparation
Park vehicle on a level surface, away from traffic. Allow sufficient space for lift operation and passenger
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boarding.
The operator must summon assistance to move vehicle to a safe operating area if a breakdown situation
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exists and vehicle cannot be moved under its own power.
Check to be certain obstacles are not in path of platform movement.
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Open vehicle doors by hand and secure.
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Caution people in vicinity that platform is about to deploy.
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Follow the "Safety Precautions ".
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Manual Lift Controls
Manual operation components used are a hydraulic backup pump and pump handle, platform release
mechanism, and a rollstop control knob.
FIGURE 13: MANUAL LIFT CONTROLS
To Manually Deploy The Platform
1. Fully open sliding door and lift compartment door.
Ensure that there are no obstacles in the path of the lift.
2. Take the manual backup pump handle attached to the
inner side of the lift compartment door.
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