Ricon Mirage F9T, Service Manual

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III. F9T MAINTENANCE
egular maintenance of the Ricon Mirage F9T Transit Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift is essential for optimum
performance, and will reduce the need for repairs. This chapter contains a maintenance schedule, plus electrical
and hydraulic diagrams.
CAUTION
This Ricon product is highly specialized. maintenance and repair work must be
performed by a Ricon authorized service technician, using Ricon replacement parts.
WARNING
MODIFYING OR FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
A. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Climate (weather), lift usage (rate of cycling), and lift age (vehicle mileage) combine to determine the frequency of lift
maintenance.
Ricon recommends carrying out the inspection items listed in the Maintenance Mechanic Checklist. Maintenance
should be done at the interval prescribed on the appropriate Maintenance Frequency Chart.
Select the Maintenance Frequency Chart that contains the lift usage (low, normal, etc) and climate type (average, se-
vere, etc) that applies to your vehicle. Do maintenance at the interval above your vehicle type (stepwell, dedicated en-
try, or touring) at the mileage or time interval that first occurs.
A stepwell model lift is installed in the bottom step riser; most of the lift is exposed to the weather.
A dedicated entry model lift is installed within a compartment; the lift is sheltered from the weather.
A touring coach (bus) is usually equipped with a dedicated entry lift; extended mileage occurs between each lift op-
eration.
Refer to the Maintenance Mechanic Checklist. Copy the checklist for routine use.
1. MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CHARTS
Low Usage in Mild Climate:
0 – 18,000 miles or 26 weeks 0 – 24,000 miles or 32 weeks 0 – 30,000 miles or 36 weeks
Stepwell Dedicated Entry
Dedicated Entry –
touring
(exposed to environment) (protected from environment) (high mileage; low usage)
Low usage Low usage Low usage
(0 - 115 cycles per month) (0 - 115 cycles per month) (0 - 115 cycles per month)
Mild climate Mild climate Mild climate
(little or no snow) (little or no snow) (little or no snow)
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