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AXS 

 Ramp Manual 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Acdeos BV 
Touwbaan 1A 

 

2352 CZ Leiderdorp 
Netherlands 
www.ACDEOS.com 
Date:  3-4-2020 
Doc AR9000 04 
Rev.   2

AXS 

 FL Ramp

 

Summary of Contents for AR FL 210-8/2

Page 1: ...AXS Ramp Manual Manual Acdeos BV Touwbaan 1A 2352 CZ Leiderdorp Netherlands www ACDEOS com Date 3 4 2020 Doc AR9000 04 Rev 2 AXS FL Ramp ...

Page 2: ...ment of the auto lock 27 8 3 Adjustment of the platform 29 9 Spare parts 30 10 Additional kits 32 11 Environment 32 12 CE Certification 33 13 M1 Certification 34 Appendix I Installation drawing Double ramps 36 Appendix II Drill tool 37 1 Technical specifications Product description Manual operated wheelchair ramp for vans and mini buses Installation On the vehicle Floor at the middle or rear door ...

Page 3: ...L FL series of products XXX Length of platform in Centimeters 210 250 or 280 Y Width 8 86 cm 10 97 cm Z Number of platforms 2 or 3 Meaning a AR FL 210 8 2 is a AXS ramp of the FL series with a 2 1 meter length 0 86 meter width in two parts platforms Components of the double ramps 1 first platform 2 second platform 3 feet assembly 4 fixation kit ...

Page 4: ...ny obstacle outside the vehicle or in the path of the ramp when in motion 4 It is recommended that the ramp is operated by the driver only or other qualified operators 5 The driver or operator must have a clear view of the ramp when maneuvering the ramp 6 Wheelchair passengers should always be assisted while boarding or un boarding the vehicle 7 The ramp platform must be kept clean and free of oil...

Page 5: ...nce 25 800 mm 300 Kg height side edge 50 mm Germany DIN 75078 1 Netherlands Permanente taxi regeling 20 800 mm 300 Kg height side edge30 mm Sweden M1 wheelchair bus 15 United Kingdom DPTAC 12 800 mm 300 Kg EU 2001 85 EC 12 1 800 mm 300 Kg Only M2 and M3 Notes 1 measured from a curbstone of 150 mm ACDEOS recommends a maximum slope of 25 when the wheelchair passenger has assistance from trained staf...

Page 6: ...rocedure ramps with auto lock To open the ramp from inside first open de doors than firmly push the ramp at the top It will go out and open automatically 5 2 Close operation procedure ramps with auto lock Grap the ramp with two hands at both handles at one side Lift the platform and at the same time let it bend in the natural way Do not try to bend it aginast the force of the middle gas spring Clo...

Page 7: ...fficial installation drawings Ask Acdeos for the final revision and official installation drawing The figures and drawings used in this manual are for indication only Mechanical Installation Always create a safe working environment As the weight of the ramp exceeds 25Kg it is advisable for two people to be needed for lifting the ramp in or out the vehicle Do not remove the wooden and steel transpo...

Page 8: ...hicle for the position of the chassis In some applications the reinforcing U profiles may not fit properly in such cases the U profile will need to be modified to make it fit If a new back up plate is required please use one with a similar surface area of 35 cm2 to fit the requirements Place the ramp in the vehicle and fix using the M10 bolts If the holes are going through the chassis longer bolts...

Page 9: ...tling device You will also need to install the ramp stop at the door to prevent the ramp for rattling or hitting against the rear door window We recommend positioning this as high as possible at the door The bracket needs to be fitted with the two rivet nuts M8 Drill Ø11 mm holes Position the bracket so that the rubber aligns with the rail of the ramp Place brackets left and right Adjust the brack...

Page 10: ...mp or approx 4 5 people Check that the fixing fitting of the ramp is strong enough for this weight OPERATION Move the ramp in and out to check that all moving parts are running freely Check that the ramp closes properly into the auto lock The black nylon roll is eccentrically and can be adjusted if the ramp lock is to loose See 8 2 A loose lock will give a rattling noise If this small test procedu...

Page 11: ...aight angle with the slot in the Alu profile Needed parts Leg kit AR 200 073 Unfold the ramp Remove the centre gas spring including the ball joint from the bracket on platform 1 by unscrewing the M8 nut holding the ball joint in place Remove the mounting bracket and leave the t Nuts in the slot from the side profile mount the bracket of the leg using the T nuts of the previous bracket following be...

Page 12: ...thest extend and tighten the bolts Mounting the right leg Mount the turning point of the push rod at platform 1 as far to the plastic end cap as possible Mount the turning point of the leg as close to the plastic end cap as possible make sure the lip falls in the slot before tightening the M8 bolts check the position of the T nuts Place the holding blocks for the legs in such a way they hug the le...

Page 13: ... FL RAMP Manual rev 1 12 7 1 1 Bump stop Needed tools size 13 wrench allen key size 5 Remove the m8 nut from the gas spring Do not remove the gas spring from the hole Place the bump stop assembly on the feet Open the ramp ...

Page 14: ...cket with loosely fixed bolts in the side profile Close the ramp and adjust the bracket so the rubber bump stops aligns with counterpart Check the t nuts for being fit properly square on the slot Tighten all nuts and bolts to 30 Nm 30 Nm Repeat on other side ...

Page 15: ...ortation distance pieces between the feet assemblies until the ramp is fitted into the vehicle Locate the exact position where the ramp will be fitted at the floor The ramp should be placed as close as possible to the door leaving 3 7cm clearance space when the door is closed Mark out the position for the 4x M10 mounting bolts for the Mounting plates Drill the 4 Ø10 5mm holes through the floor in ...

Page 16: ...k up plate is required please use one with a similar surface area of 35 cm2 to fit the requirements Place the two mounting plates with the mushrooms in the vehicle and fix using the M10 bolts If the holes are going through the chassis longer bolts may be needed These bolts can be purchased from a local supplier Bolts used must be to DIN 912 ISO 4762 specification M10 x length as req d 10 8 Place t...

Page 17: ...ing against the rear door window We recommend positioning this as high as possible at the door The bracket needs to be fitted with the two rivet nuts M8 Drill Ø11 mm holes Position the bracket so that the rubber aligns with the rail of the ramp Place brackets left and right Adjust the brackets so the ramp is held tight when the door is closed Place the ramp in the vehicle and slide over the mushro...

Page 18: ...amp or approx 4 5 people Check that the fixing fitting of the ramp is strong enough for this weight OPERATION Move the ramp in and out to check that all moving parts are running freely Check that the ramp closes properly into the auto lock The black nylon roll is eccentrically and can be adjusted if the ramp lock is to loose See 8 2 A loose lock will give a rattling noise If this small test proced...

Page 19: ...ed into the vehicle Assemble the lock and the centre piece in the bottom plate assembly You can choose the direction of the locking lever pointing side or rear Use blue Loctite on the M6 wire from the center piece to prevent it from loosening Same for Left or right version First assemble the turning device Place the pole at the bottom plate and fix with the 3 bolts M10 Same for Left or right versi...

Page 20: ...y applies when the ramp must be able to be turned to an inside stow position See below sketch with approximately dimensions In case the ramp should only be able to swing out you should position the swing unit in such a way that it stays clear from the door post in the swing out position Important note Ensure that the ramp will stay free from the door post if the door post curves in at the top of t...

Page 21: ...need to remove this later Move the top fixation bracket as close as possible to the wall Then position the two fixation 90 deg brackets on the wall and position at a place where you have a firm counter section in the wall Note that all brackets are adjustable Drill two 11 mm holes and fix the rivet nuts in the wall Do not fix the brackets yet Left or right version mirrored Remove the turning devic...

Page 22: ...th the center of the lock roll approximately Place the ramp and the turning device in the vehicle and fix using the M10 wire struts If the holes are going through the chassis longer struts may be needed These struts can be purchased from a local supplier Use the U shape counter brackets under the vehicle Fix the top bracket to the wall with the two M8 bolts at the rivet nuts that already have been...

Page 23: ...osition Left or right version mirrored Fix the lock plate s with enough spacers at the floor Adjustment should be made in such a way that the bottom plate slides easily under the lock plate with very little play Use the U shaped counter plates under the vehicle floor Ramp stop Ramp Anti rattling device You will also need to install the ramp stop at the door to prevent the ramp for rattling or hitt...

Page 24: ...position and then swing it back into the vehicle When closing the ramp it should pass easily back over the vehicle floor If there is too much collision with the floor you need more pre load on the hook The roller needs adjustment in direction of the arrow Left or right version mirrored OPERATION Move the ramp in and out to check that all moving parts are running freely Check that the ramp closes p...

Page 25: ...is means that it is not necessary to grease any of the moving parts 7 6 Yearly inspection The inspection of the ramp can only be done by a company that is familiar with ramps and lifting devices and which has trained staff This is a people caring device ACDEOS recommends inspection maintenance should be carried out yearly The following points should be checked every year 1 The hinge area for stres...

Page 26: ...uctions 8 1 Replacement of Gas springs Careful the gas springs are mounted under pre tension Follow these instructions to replace them loosen the M8 bolts from the bracket to remove preload using a 5 mm Allan key WARNING GAS SPRING IS UNDER PRE TENSION Remove the lock spring from the upper ball joint Separate the ball joint by firmly pulling it sideways and check the ball part of the joint for sig...

Page 27: ...lide the bracket as far as possible up and tighten the M8 bolts firmly again using a 5mm Allan key Remove the pre tension rings close the ramp and you are ready Put the new gas spring in place Do not remove the pre tension rings before the gas spring is installed Don t forget to place the lock spring back at the ball joint Or tightening the nuts ...

Page 28: ...ing disassembly assembly Unfold the ramp remove the middle gas spring from the ramp and take off the brackets Unfold the ramp remove the middle gas spring from the ramp and take off the brackets Fix the gas springs to the brackets or mounting plates before installing on the ramp ...

Page 29: ...st or upper platform Position is 5 10 mm from the edge Standard is 7 mm 5 mm for less force 10 mm for more force opening the two platforms from each other tighten to 30 Nm For the 280 models the 2nd bracket should be placed as shown right For the models of the 250 series the bracket should be placed as shown left The drawing on the right shows the situation for an heavy duty ramp and gas spring ...

Page 30: ...djustment of the platform The straightness of the platform can be adjusted at the center hinge In two possible ways There are two M10 bolts at the left and right side of the platform around the center hinge that can adjust straightness of the platform Older versions The M10 bolts are secured by a small setscrew Loosen the setscrew with a 2 5 mm Allen key Adjust the platform with the two M10 bolts ...

Page 31: ...le gas spring AR 121 9 Lock roll AR 022 3 Middle gas spring AR 055 10 Handgrip AR 117 4 End profile AR 312 11 Black plastic middle end cap left AR 245 5 End flap Alu part AR 242 11a Black plastic middle end cap Right AR 244 6 End flap rubber part AR 060 12 Alu end cap Bolt side AR 077 6a End flap with Logot AR 243 13 Conical ring AR 380 7 End Alu cap AR 053 14 Alu end cap AR 053 8 Wheel kit new AR...

Page 32: ... description Part number 1 Rubber bump stop AR 075 2 Lock mechanism left AR 200 005 004 AR 032 116 2a Lock mechanism right AR 200 006 004 AR 032 116 3 Lower Gas Spring AR 200 060 4 Mounting kit 1x AR 200 023 5 Bump stop AR 047 6 Bracket gas spring AR 360 ...

Page 33: ... kit AR 200 091 HD wheel fixing kit AR 200 092 Bump stop kit AR 200 096 11 Environment The AXS ramp is made of durable materials which can all be recycled Each different material can be easily being separated for individual recycling Stickers Operation Sticker AR 381 Sticker pinch warning AR 273 Yellow edge stickers AR 270 ...

Page 34: ...ity of Company Acdeos BV Address Touwbaan 1A City 2352 CZ Leiderdorp Country Netherlands Website WWW ACDEOS COM Legal represented by Mr A de Moes Conformity Product is designed tested and produced confirm The loading recommendations in the Machine directive 2006 42 EC and NEN EN 1756 1 Ramp is tested for a maximum weight of 400 Kg On behalf of producer Name Function A de Moes Engineering Date 12 D...

Page 35: ...ibility of Company Acdeos BV Address Touwbaan 1A City 2352 CZ Leiderdorp Country Netherlands Website WWW ACDEOS COM Legal represented by Mr A de Moes Conformity Product is tested following the M1 test procedures for car seating The ramp construction is strong enough resist a 20G force corresponding 76 115 EC in standing closed position On behalf of producer Name Function A de Moes Engineering Date...

Page 36: ...AXS Ramp Manual AXS FL RAMP Manual rev 1 35 ...

Page 37: ...Manual Appendix I Installation drawing Double ramps Dimensions in mm Type L W H Hf AR FL 210 8 2 2120 860 1150 475 AR FL 250 8 2 2520 860 1350 584 AR FL 280 8 2 2820 860 1500 650 AR FL 280 10 2 2820 970 1500 650 ...

Page 38: ...AXS Ramp Manual AXS FL RAMP Manual rev 1 37 Appendix II Drill tool 4 Holes at 1004 x 210 for fixed mounting of the ramp 4 Holes at 956 x 155 for mounting with optional quick out kit ...

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