PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Other Features 5-41
Normal Lift Operation – To Exit Vehicle
1. ACTIVATE INTERLOCK: Make sure parking
brake is set and transmission is in neutral.
Heed “Before operating the wheelchair lift”
guide above.
2. DEPLOY PLATFORM: Press and hold
DEPLOY button until platform is fully
deployed.
3. RAISE HANDRAILS: Lift right handrail to
vertical and push firmly down into its socket.
Repeat for left handrail. Verify that both
handrails are latched in place by attempting
to pull upward on them.
4. BUCKLE SAFETY BELT. Pull safety belt
from retractor on left handrail and fasten to
other handrail.
5. PARTIALLY RAISE PLATFORM: Press and
hold UP button until platform stops at
intermediate height. The wheelchair area
door should unlock automatically.
6. OPEN VEHICLE DOOR: Fully open vehicle
sliding door located above lift. The lift
operator, or attendant should do this.
7. RAISE PLATFORM: Press and hold UP
button until platform stops at floor height and
bridgeplate lowers onto vehicle floor.
8. BOARD PLATFORM: Position wheelchair in
center of platform, facing outward if possible,
and advise occupant to lock wheelchair
brakes. Power should be turned off on
electric-powered wheelchairs. Standee must
stand near the center of the platform, facing
in the direction of travel (out of vehicle), and
firmly grasp handrails. Do not stand on
bridgeplate.
9. LOWER PLATFORM: Press and hold
DOWN button until platform stops at ground
level and rollstop opens completely.
10. UNBUCKLE SAFETY BELT.
11. EXIT PLATFORM: Carefully assist
passenger off of platform.
12. LOWER HANDRAILS: Press release button
at base of handrail and lift the left handrail
upward out of its socket. Lower handrail to
platform. Repeat for right handrail. Buckle
safety belt.
13. STOW PLATFORM: Press and hold STOW
button. Close wheelchair area door at
intermediate height. Press and hold STOW
button until platform reaches STOW height
and then fully retracts into vehicle.
14. CLOSE DOOR. Close the lift access door.
WARNING
Inspect the lift before each use as described
in the RICON Owner’s manual. If any unsafe
condition exists, or if unusual noises or
movements are noticed, DO NOT use and
contact an authorized RICON dealer for
repair.
WARNING
Read and comply with all warning labels and
symbols affixed to the wheelchair lift.
WARNING
Do not operate with a load in excess of 660
lbs (300 Kg).
NOTE
The restraint belt acts as a safety device and it
prevents raising or lowering the lift when not
buckled.
WARNING
Use extreme care when rolling on or off the
platform and lock the wheelchair brakes while
stationary on the platform. Make sure the
wheelchair fits safely on the platform. Keep
arms and legs away from moving parts.
NOTE
The indicator light on the control device
illuminates when power is supplied (when the
lift electrical circuit is activated by the power
switch on the dashboard).