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This Ricon service manual is for use by qualified service technicians, and is not intended for use by non- professionals (do-it-yourselfers). The manual provides es- sential instructions and reference information, which sup- ports qualified technicians in the correct installation and maintenance of Ricon products.
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REVISION RECORD DATE PAGES DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 10/13/03 Edited Table 3-1. “Maintenance Checklist”. 32DFL02. Edited Table 3-2, “Troubleshooting Guide”. Edited section C.2 “Electrical System Diagnostic Display”. Added Table 3-4 “Numerical Display Descriptions”. 3-10 Edited Table 3-5 “Display Number Descriptions for Deploy Motion”. 3-11 3-12 Edited Table 3-6 “Display Number Descriptions for Down Motion”.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page I. INTRODUCTION........................1-1 A. RICON SERVICE SUPPORT ......................1-1 B. RICON ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ......................1-1 C. SHIPMENT INFORMATION.......................1-3 D. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................1-3 E. INNOVATOR COMPONENT TERMS....................1-4 II. INSTALLATION ........................2-1 A. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ......................2-2 1. VEHICLE PREPARATION ........................2-2 2.
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FIGURE 4-9: FRONT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY SHEET-3 ...............4-18 FIGURE 4-10: FRONT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY SHEET-4 ...............4-20 FIGURE 4-11: PLATFORM WRAP MOTOR ASSEMBLY ..............4-22 FIGURE 4-12: ROLLSTOP AND SIDE BARRIER MOTOR ASSEMBLY ...........4-24 FIGURE 4-13: BRIDGEPLATE MOTOR ASSEMBLY.................4-26 FIGURE 4-14: PUMP ASSEMBLY.......................4-28 APPENDIX 1 ............................4-30 32DFL02.E...
The front rollstop and side barriers on the platform automatically lower when the platform contacts the ground. The lowered side barriers allow entry onto the platform from a wide angle. The Innovator lift is operated by either a trained attendant or the wheelchair occupant.
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A Ricon rate schedule determines the parts covered and labor allowed. If You Need to Return a Product: Return this product to Ricon. Please give as much advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repairs.
SHIPMENT INFORMATION Ricon does not sell directly to the user because of the specialized nature of this product. Instead, the product is dis- tributed through a worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers who perform the actual sale and installation. •...
PENDANT BARRIER RELEASE REMOTE CONTROLLER LEFT SIDE FRONT (beneath platform) LEFT BARRIER FRONT PLATFORM SECTION, LEFT SIDE FIGURE 1-1: INNOVATOR LIFT COMPONENTS MANUAL PUMP HANDLE SOCKET MANUAL PUMP RELEASE VALVE MANUAL BACKUP PUMP HANDLE CONTROL SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERLOCK INDICATOR LIGHT...
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FIGURE 1-4: INNOVATOR FOLDED FIGURE 1-3: INNOVATOR FOLDED AND WRAPPED BUT NOT WRAPPED FIGURE 1-5: LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS 32DFL02.E 1 - 5...
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TABLE 1-1: INNOVATOR LIFT MAJOR COMPONENTS NAME DESCRIPTION Left, Right, Front, and Rear Lift reference when viewing installation from outside of vehicle. Control pendant Hand-held control box used to operate lift. Tower Houses hydraulic pump assembly, circuit breakers, and manual back-up pump.
INNOVATOR INSTALLATION his chapter contains instructions for installing the RICON Innovator Series Personal Use Wheelchair Lift. The installation kit for the Innovator Series Lift (provided with lift) contains detailed installation instructions. Contact Ricon Product Support for applications not covered by the included installation instructions or the instructions that follow.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION VEHICLE PREPARATION WARNING! § WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. BATTERIES CONTAIN ACID THAT CAN BURN. IF ACID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND WASH WITH SOAP. § DO NOT SMOKE OR USE OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY OF BATTERY. WORK IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED AREA.
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WARNING! LIFT WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 330 LBS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN POSITIONING. POSITIONING MUST BE PERFORMED BY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE. g. Position lift; align the rear mounting holes of lift with holes in floor bracket. h. Secure lift: 1) Insert two ½-13 screws through holes. 2) Loosely install below-floor reinforcement brackets.
DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING METALLIC ON TOP OF BATTERY. CONTROL INTERFACE AND DOOR OPERATOR Connect appropriate RICON lift interface control (control pendant, etc.) to lift connector. Secure interface control cable to lift bracket with supplied strain relief kit. Connect power door operator to lift connector. If a power door operator is not used, install a shorting plug (included in installation kit) here.
CAUTION! Route electrical cables away from moving parts, fuel/ hydraulic lines, and exhaust system. Connect long power cable to main circuit breaker AUX terminal. Route power cable beneath vehicle floor, back to lift and up through hole near lift baseplate. Secure cable to vehicle with nylon clamps and/or cable ties.
NOTE: If lift does not operate after 1-2 full turns of adjustment screw, cycle platform UP and DOWN (the PLATFORM BELOW FLOOR switch is less sensitive than the PLATFORM ABOVE FLOOR switch). NOTE: Contact Ricon Product Support for assistance, if needed. a. Be certain that area is clear and the vehicle is parked on a flat, level surface.
ANTI-STOW PRESSURE SWITCH An adjustable, pressure-sensitive, electrical switch is installed in the body of the hydraulic pump. When properly adjusted, the switch protects platform occupants by preventing the accidental stow or deploy of the platform; the platform cannot be stowed if a weight of 50 pounds, or greater, is on the platform. The switch changes state when a 50 lb load is on the deployed platform.
STOW button is pressed. CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IMPORTANT CUSTOMER ORIENTATION Ricon Sales or Service personnel must review the Warranty and Operator Manual with customer to be certain he or she understands the safe operation of lift. Instruct customer to follow operating instructions without exception.
III. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING egular maintenance of the Ricon Innovator Wheelchair Lift will reduce the frequency of repairs and contribute to optimum performance and safe operation. This chapter contains cleaning and lubrication instructions, a maintenance schedule, a troubleshooting section, plus hydraulic and electrical diagrams.
THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOES NOT INCORPORATE ROUTINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OR PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES. TROUBLESHOOTING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED, AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN DURING THE RICON WARRANTY PERIOD. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TROUBLESHOOTING ALSO BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED RICON SERVICE TECHNICIAN AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
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TABLE 3-2: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Main Circuit Breaker (located in engine compartment) Lift does not operate Reset circuit breaker. when Deploy button is has tripped. pressed Control System Circuit Breaker (located on lift tower) Reset circuit breaker. has tripped.
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TABLE 3-2: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Up function Hydraulic pump motor is defective. Replace motor. inoperative; pump motor does not Front and rear platform contacts are dirty or do not Clean or adjust platform operate touch. contacts. Rollstop and Barrier Up limit switch is defective (left or Repair or adjust switch.
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TABLE 3-2: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Rollstop does not Rollstop motor is defective. Replace rollstop motor. open Platform On Ground limit switch is defective or out of Repair or adjust switch. adjustment. Rollstop mechanical linkage is defective. Repair rollstop linkage. Controller rollstop lowering circuit is defective.
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TABLE 3-2: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pump motor runs Fold Cutoff limit switch is defective or out of Repair switch or wiring. after lift is stowed adjustment. Faulty Fold Cutoff limit switch wiring. Repair wiring. Controller Fold Cutoff circuit is defective. Replace controller.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAYS Observe the LED display on the main controller board (located at the lower front of the tower) to monitor electrical events that occur in the lift. These lights provide an indication of what the lift status is, such as the position of components (rollstop up, platform wrapped, platform below floor level, etc), or occurrence of output signals that energize electrical components (hydraulic pump, rollstop motor, etc), or the need for precaution (high current in certain circuits, vehicle door open, etc).
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TABLE 3-3: DIAGNOSTIC LED DISPLAY GUIDE LED LABEL DESCRIPTION Bridgeplate is down On when bridgeplate is fully lowered. Bridgeplate is up On when bridgeplate is fully folded (perpendicular to platform). Close vehicle doors On when controller sends a close signal to door operators. Com 1 circuit is shorted On when a high-current condition occurs in COM1 circuit.
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TABLE 3-3: DIAGNOSTIC LED DISPLAY GUIDE LED LABEL DESCRIPTION Wrap enable On when wrap disable switch is off. When switch is off, the platform wraps normally. Wrap platform On when controller sends a wrap signal to the platform wrap motor. TABLE 3-4: NUMERICAL DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS STATUS FUNCTION LIFT CONDITION...
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TABLE 3-5: DISPLAY NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS FOR DEPLOY MOTION STATUS NUMBER 50 (SEE NOTE 5) INPUT SWITCHES (SEE NOTE 4) GROUND CONTACT ROLLSTOP IS UP PLATFORM IS WRAPPED (SEE NOTE 1) PLATFORM IS UNWRAPPED BRIDGEPLATE IS DOWN BRIDGEPLATE IS UP ROLLSTOP IS LOCKED REMOTE ERROR PLATFORM OCCUPIED VEHICLE DOORS ARE OPEN...
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TABLE 3-6: DISPLAY NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS FOR DOWN MOTION STATUS NUMBER INPUT SWITCHES (SEE NOTE 3) GROUND CONTACT ROLLSTOP IS UP PLATFORM IS WRAPPED PLATFORM IS UNWRAPPED BRIDGEPLATE IS DOWN BRIDGEPLATE IS UP ROLLSTOP IS LOCKED REMOTE ERROR PLATFORM OCCUPIED VEHICLE DOORS ARE OPEN (SEE NOTE 4) PLATFORM BELOW FLOOR LEVEL PLATFORM ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL...
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TABLE 3-7: DISPLAY NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS FOR UP MOTION STATUS NUMBER INPUT SWITCHES (SEE NOTE 3) GROUND CONTACT ROLLSTOP IS UP PLATFORM IS WRAPPED PLATFORM IS UNWRAPPED BRIDGEPLATE IS DOWN BRIDGEPLATE IS UP ROLLSTOP IS LOCKED REMOTE ERROR PLATFORM OCCUPIED VEHICLE DOORS ARE OPEN (SEE NOTE 4) PLATFORM IS BELOW FLOOR LEVEL...
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TABLE 3-8: DISPLAY NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS FOR STOW MOTION STATUS NUMBER 75 (SEE 76 (SEE NOTE 1) NOTE 2) INPUT SWITCHES (SEE NOTE 8) GROUND CONTACT ROLLSTOP IS UP PLATFORM IS WRAPPED PLATFORM IS UNWRAPPED ON (SEE BRIDGEPLATE IS DOWN NOTE 5) BRIDGEPLATE IS UP ROLLSTOP IS LOCKED REMOTE ERROR...
LIFT ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM LEGENDS Wire Color Codes TABLE 3-4: WIRE COLOR CODES LETTER COLOR LETTER COLOR Black Blue White Brown Yellow Green YEL/BLK Yellow w/ black stripe Violet Orange WHT/ORG White w/ orange stripe Grey GRN/BLK Green w/ black stripe END OF TABLE Electrical Symbols FIGURE 3-3: ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS Refer to Figure 3-4 for standard pin arrangements of several plugs and receptacles used in the lift electrical wiring. Note that receptacles are designated on the electrical diagram with the letter J, and plugs with the letter P. FIGURE 3-4: PIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS WIRING DIAGRAM LABELS TABLE 3-5: WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL DEFINITIONS...
TABLE 3-5: WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL DEFINITIONS LABEL DESCRIPTION OPEN VEHICLE DOOR Signal; from controller to power door operator; opens doors adjacent to lift. PLATFORM ALARM Signal; +12 VDC 1A output available to vehicle for passenger warning. PLATFORM OCCUPIED Pressure switch; opens when platform is loaded with 50 lbs or more. PLATFORM ON GROUND Limit switch;...
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SPARE PARTS his chapter contains parts diagrams and parts list for the RICON Innovator Wheelchair Lift. Each exploded view of a major lift assembly shows individual components, or components that comprise an assembly or kit, refer- enced by a number. On each associated list is the reference number, a part description, the quantity used, and the Ricon part number.
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FIGURE 4-6: REAR PLATFORM ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART NO. KIT, BRIDGEPLATE, LEFT SIDE SECTION 27519 KIT, BRIDGEPLATE, RIGHT SIDE SECTION 27520 KIT, HINGE, BRIDGEPLATE 27521 PLATFORM ASSY, REAR, LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE SECTIONS 21442 SAFETREAD, PLATFORM, REAR, RIGHT SIDE 21438 SAFETREAD, PLATFORM, REAR, LEFT SIDE 21439 KIT, HINGE, BRIDGEPLATE, LEFT SIDE SECTION...
FIGURE 4-7: FRONT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY – SHEET 1 32DFL02.E 4-14...
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FIGURE 4-7: FRONT PLATFORM ASSEMBLY – SHEET 1 DESCRIPTION PART NO. SAFETREAD, LEFT SIDE PLATFORM, FRONT 21435 SAFETREAD, RIGHT SIDE PLATFORM, FRONT 21434 GROMMET, SPLIT, 1”, BAG OF 10 19778 BARRIER, LEFT SIDE 23243 EDGING, PROTECTIVE, SIDE BARRIER 29039 SAFETREAD, RIGHT SIDE BARRIER 21447 SAFETREAD, RIGHT SIDE ROLLSTOP 21450...
FIGURE 4-11: PLATFORM WRAP MOTOR ASSEMBLY 32DFL02.E 4-22...
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FIGURE 4-11: PLATFORM WRAP MOTOR ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART NO. GEARMOTOR, HIGH TORQUE 27069 KIT, TRANSMISSION, PLATFORM FOLD MOTOR 29213 32DFL02.E 4-23...
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FIGURE 4-12: SIDE BARRIER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 32DFL02.E 4-24...
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FIGURE 4-12: SIDE BARRIER MOTOR ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PART NO. GEARMOTOR, HIGH TORQUE 27069 KIT, TRANSMISSION, SIDE BARRIER MOTOR 29214 32DFL02.E 4-25...
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