S-SERIES PRIVATE USE SERVICE MANUAL
INSTALLATION
SEPTEMBER 2020
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g. Turn the hydraulic pressure switch enclosure 1/8 of a turn CW, by hand.
NOTE:
Turn the hydraulic pressure switch enclosure CW to increase pressure and CCW to decrease pressure,
by hand. Stow the platform to test if the motor shuts off. It should not stow with the weight on. Repeat
adjustment as necessary to achieve correct setting.
h. Tighten the locking set screw after adjustment.
D. VERIFY INSTALLATION
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Be certain that no vehicle components interfere with operation of lift.
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The lift is designed to carry the weight of a wheelchair and its passenger. The vehicle structure must be capable
of supporting all loads produced during lift operation as well as those forces caused by motion of vehicle when it
is driven.
CAUTION!
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Lift must be installed on flat and level floor. Use a right angle to ensure baseplate is level
with the floor. If baseplate is warped more than 1/8”, the vertical arms will not be parallel.
Additional shims may be used to keep baseplate level.
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Do not operate lift when test weight is on platform. This load test is designed to test the lift
mounting method, not the lift capacity. Remove test weight immediately after check.
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Vehicle suspension will compress and vehicle will lean when test weight is placed on plat-
form. If weighted platform contacts ground, remove weight, raise platform, and retest.
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Ricon recommends that the lift be test loaded at its rated load capacity to verify integrity of installation.
IMPORTANT
- Rated Load Capacity -
The lift can only be rated at 800 pounds when:
Lift has been installed in the side of a full size Ford van, OEM floor, 1992 and
later, using supplied kit #33190 parts, and in strict accordance with the installa-
tion instructions provided in such kit.
Lift has been installed in the side of a lowered floor, full size Ford Tuscany van,
2002 and later, using supplied kit #36500 parts, and in strict accordance with
the installation instructions provided in such kit.
If wheelchair lift has been installed in vehicle models other than the above mentioned,
and used parts and installation instructions other than the above mentioned, the rated
load capacity is 600 pounds.
Custom installations are also possible in other types of vehicles. Due to the wide
range of lift applications, specific information for every possible application is not avail-
able. Contact the Ricon Product Support department for instruction about installations
not covered.
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If rated load capacity is 600 pounds, position lift platform 2" - 6" above the ground. Place 600 pounds in center of
platform, and inspect lift mounting brackets and hardware. Remove test weight.
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If rated load capacity is 800 pounds, position lift platform 2" - 6" above the ground. Place 800 pounds in center of
platform, and inspect lift mounting brackets and hardware. Remove test weight.
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Run lift through several complete cycles while checking for proper operation.
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Refer to
Figure 4-1
in Chapter 4 and verify that all decals are properly located and affixed as shown.
NOTE:
The installing dealer affixes an Operating Instructions decal to vehicle in a location clearly visible to the lift
operator.
