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10.  SUGGESTED MINIMUM INSPECTION REPORT 

Mobilift AX / AXR Wheelchair Lift,  (Minimum inspection once per year) 

       1.  Perform a complete general visual inspection for loose fasteners and for damaged or missing components. 

       2.  With the deck at ground level, a 10 lb. (5 kg) pull on the middle of each of the outer lifting cables should separate the cables between 3-1/4 and 3-3/4 inches (8 

and 10 cm) for the AX and between 3-3/4 and 4-1/4 inches (9 to 11 cm) for the AXR. 

       3.  Check the full visible length of each lifting cable with the deck at ground level and at two feet from ground level for corrosion or fraying, with particular attention 

to the point at which the cables turn in under the deck. 

       4.  With the lift deck about half way up with no load, measure the distance from the deck to the top of the main frame at each corner.  The two rear measurements 

(near the ground ramp) should be within 1/2 inches (1 cm). The two front measurements (near the bridge ramp) should also be within 1/2 inches (1 cm). The front 
should be 1 

±

1/4 inches (2 to 3 cm) higher than the rear. 

       5.  Check by looking under the shroud that the cables are in their grooves on the winding drum.  Crank deck to full height with no deck load and recheck the cables 

on the winding drum. 

       6.  Visually inspect all threaded cable anchors (35 in total)  to ensure they are secure and have properly installed lock nuts: 

 

Frame and Wheel Anchor Points: 

 

      Outrigger Cables (4) 

 

      Wheel Activation Cables (located underneath the wheel crank side wheel bracket) (3) 

 

      Tow bar/Brake Handle Activation Cables (4) 

 

      Main Deck Paralleling Cables (4) 

 
 

Under Main Deck Anchor Points: 

 

      Lifting Cables (4) 

 

      Return Cables (2) 

 

      “Z” Cables (which support the Bridge Ramp when extended) (2) 

 

       Bridge Ramp Centering Cables (there are 2 cables with a total of 4 threaded anchors) 

 
 

Main Deck Anchor Points: 

 

      Bridge Ramp Drive Cables (2) 

 

      Chair Deck Bracing Cables (6) 

       7.   Where possible, inspect all the non-threaded anchors for the cables listed above. 

 

8.   Check that the paralleling cables are on all four pulleys, are not frayed, and have no slack.  

 

9.   With the deck all the way down, a pull of 10lb at the mid-point of each paralleling cable should produce the following deflections for an AX lift : 1 to 1-1/2” 

inches (2.5 to 4 cm) for the cables on the left (drive side) of the lift, and 1/2 to 1 inches (1 to 2.5 cm) for cables on the right (counterbalance side) of the lift. On an 

AXR the deflections should be 1-1/2 to 2-1/4” (4 to 6 cm) for the left cables and 3/4 to 1-1/2” (2 to 4 cm) for the right cables. 

 

10.  Check that the paralleling cable pulleys can not scrape on the sides of the posts. 

       11.  With the deck at ground height, check that the counter balance cable is under tension and shows no signs of fraying or damage. Repeat this test with the deck at 

full height. 

       12.  Check that the lifting crank handle and bridge ramp extension handles lock automatically when released. 

       13.  Crank the deck to full height and back down with 400 to 500 lb. (180 to 230 kg) (three people) on the deck (a full up down cycle should take no more than one to 

two minutes).  

       14.  With the above weight on the deck and the deck approximately 36 inches  (90 cm) off the ground, using a spring scale or weight, check the force on the crank 

handle, the force cranking up should be between 15 and 20 lb. (7 and 9 kg). The force to crank down should be between 1/3 and 1/2 of the force to crank up. 

       15.  Did the deck crank smoothly up and down?  (On the down movement it is normal to have a slight squeal or chatter from the brakes as with automobile brakes). 

       16.  Inspect the tires, including the spare, for damage or wear.  They should have between 28 and 32 p.s.i. (190 and 220 kPa) pressure at 70

°

F (20

°

C).  

       17.  Crank the wheels down to raise the lift off the ground.  Check for full movement and smooth operation of the wheel crank mechanism. 

       18.  With the wheels in the full down position, measure the distance from the ground to the frame next to the wheel axle on each side of the lift.  These two 

measurements should be within 1/2 of an inch (1.25 cm) of each other. 

       19.  Check the action of the front and rear idler wheels. With the main travel wheels cranked fully down, the rear idler caster should be in a position to hold the lift 

essentially horizontal with no part of the frame contacting the ground.  The front idler wheel should prevent the frame from contacting the ground when the lift is 

tipped forward, but should normally be 1/2 to 1 inch (1 to 2.5 cm) above ground height. 

       20.  With the lift in the "travel" mode, check that the lift rolls easily with push handles down and that it stops immediately when these are released.  Check that the lift 

rolls easily with the tow bar pulled down to 45

°

 and that the lift stops when the tow bar is released. 

       21.  Check the action of the left and right outrigger pairs.  The outriggers on each side should extend and retract to their limits smoothly and in unison.  

 

 

 

 

        

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22.  Check that the outrigger latches function properly. 

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Страница 1: ...Mobilift AX and AXR Operation and Maintenance Manual adaptive ENGINEERING LTD 419 34th Ave S E Calgary Alberta Canada T2G 1V1 403 243 9400 1 800 448 4652 Fax 403 243 9455 info adaptive gse com ...

Страница 2: ... LIFT WITH THE BEECH 1900 AND FAIRCHILD METROLINER 13 7 GENERAL OPERATING NOTES 16 8 MAINTENANCE 17 GENERAL 17 TIRES 17 ADJUSTMENTS 18 SPRINGS 19 9 MOBILIFT AX AXR COMPONENTS 20 TOP VIEW 1 20 TOP VIEW 2 21 REAR VIEW 22 DRIVE SYSTEM 23 SIDE VIEW 24 PARTS LIST 24 10 SUGGESTED MINIMUM INSPECTION REPORT 26 MAXIMUM CAPACITY 600 POUNDS READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT R...

Страница 3: ...to be free from manufacturing or material defects for two years from the date the product was put into service Damages caused by vandalism or abuse are not covered by this warranty For assistance parts or repair information please call 1 800 448 4652 or 1 403 243 9400 ...

Страница 4: ... to guard the propeller The configuration of both planes requires particular care Please refer to the end of the Operating section for detailed instructions Bridge Ramp Ground Ramp 1 Do not attempt to extend or retract the ramps from on the lift deck or from inside the aircraft this must be done by the lift operator on the ground 2 The bridge ramp must be supported by at least a 3 overlap with the...

Страница 5: ...ould a jet blast strike the lift The lift is designed not to overturn in a 90 mile per hour wind Deck Interlock The lift deck cannot be raised unless the outriggers are extended and the ground ramp gate is latched Bridge Ramp Gate The bridge ramp gate opens automatically when the bridge ramp is lowered onto the aircraft doorsill Parking Brake Automatically prevents the lift from rolling when unatt...

Страница 6: ...ime under 1 minute Typical lifting time under 45 seconds to maximum height Minimum safety factors cables 12 0 other load carrying components 4 0 Features easy set up and operation by one attendant automatic self leveling on uneven ground auto fail safe crank with 2 load activated drum brakes automatic parking brake to prevent rolling interlocked outrigger crank system designed to withstand 90 mph ...

Страница 7: ... 6 ...

Страница 8: ...parking brake The purpose of this parking brake is to prevent the lift rolling when it is not in use If there is any indication that the brake is not operating properly it must be repaired immediately b To move the lift apply a slight downward force on the push handles and push or pull as necessary If the lift is being pushed on rough ground it can be quite noisy from cable rattle This is normal I...

Страница 9: ...utriggers by releasing the safety locking handles and pulling the outrigger handles outward to the fully extended position As a safety feature the lift deck cannot be raised unless the outriggers are extended The two outriggers on each side of the lift are interconnected to make them move at the same time Watch that the outriggers do not contact the propeller landing gear or other obstacles while ...

Страница 10: ...ation to minimize this hazard To Load A Passenger In A Wheelchair Onto The Aircraft I Transferring a Passenger to a Boarding Chair Consult the boarding chair manufacturer s instructions for the proper procedures for transferring passengers to and from the boarding chair II Lowering the Ground Ramp and Opening the Deck Gate Release the ground ramp 12 by unlatching the blue handgrip from its keyhole...

Страница 11: ...ositioned properly on the deck with the wheelchair brakes locked the deck gate 44 is then closed and relatched The passenger should keep their arms on their laps in front of them to avoid interference with the bracing members of the ramps The ground ramp remains in the lowered position until the entire loading or unloading process is complete People with crutches or canes can also use the lift The...

Страница 12: ...the ramp that it is properly aligned with the doorway and no part of the ramp contacts the aircraft The bridge ramp has sideways float allowing precise sideways positioning of the bridge ramp while extending Several inches of sideways float allows the attendant to center the ramp within the doorway by pushing or pulling on the side of the ramp Ensure that the end of the bridge ramp is extended so ...

Страница 13: ...retracted the deck can be lowered by swinging the deck crank handle out and turn it counter clockwise until the deck is in the full down position IX Raising and Latching the Ground Ramp When the deck is fully lowered the ground ramp is raised and latched into place by inserting the latch handle into the slot on the ramp X Raising Lift onto Wheels See Chapter 6 To Move the Lift section Item I XI Re...

Страница 14: ...is 10 to 12 inches away from the spinner tip 2 Spinner must not project inside of a line drawn from lift post A to lift post B If it does it could be damaged by the handrail as the lift is raised See drawing below 3 The bridge ramp will extend to cover the distance to the sill When deploying the bridge ramp bring it in above the support arms for the door cables until it sufficiently overlaps the s...

Страница 15: ...t exactly between the two propeller blades when the lift is in position 5 The spinner must not project inside a line drawn from lift post A to lift post B If it projects in it will be hit by the deck handrail when the lift is being raised which could seriously damage the spinner 6 The lift is now ready for use with a wheelchair and can be operated as described in the manual 7 Note that the guard p...

Страница 16: ... 15 Fairchild Metroliner Path of travel follows lift post A Mobilift positioned for use 8 GENERAL OPERATING NOTES ...

Страница 17: ...m This is why the hand crank must always be folded when the lift is not actually being cranked d All of the controls on the lift were designed for simplicity reliability and ease of use by an operator wearing heavy mitts in cold weather Critical components of the lift have been tested to 60 degrees Fahrenheit e Persons in wheelchairs must feel safe when being lifted Adaptive Engineering wheelchair...

Страница 18: ... operational concern The inside of the bridge ramp drive capstan 51 may also be lubricated if necessary There are no other lubrication points on the lift Wheel bearings are sealed and do not require lubricant The brakes may also squeal occasionally as the lift is being cranked in the same way that automobile brakes squeal This is normal and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should these brakes be cleaned wit...

Страница 19: ... new parts are to be installed the parts will be supplied by the manufacturer with detailed instructions on installation and adjustment If the lift has been vandalized or damaged such that welding or machining is required it must be carried out by qualified trades people who should also refer to the manufacturer s literature and discuss the repairs with the manufacturer I Lifting Return Cables As ...

Страница 20: ...d to provide enough tension to stay on their sheaves but be loose enough that they do not bind Be sure to retighten all cable anchor locking nuts and run the outriggers through at least one full cycle after adjustment to check function Springs Two springs are used to counterbalance the load of the deck platform These components are designed to provide trouble free operation and long life Should a ...

Страница 21: ... 20 9 MOBILIFT AX AXR COMPONENTS Top View 1 Deck not shown ...

Страница 22: ... 21 Top View 2 ...

Страница 23: ... 22 Rear View ...

Страница 24: ... 23 Drive System ...

Страница 25: ... 24 Side View ...

Страница 26: ...High Alignment Bumper AXR only 47 Bumper Pad 48 Bridge Ramp Drive Shaft 49 Bridge Ramp Drive Shaft Support 50 Bridge Ramp Drive Capstan 51 Chair Deck 52 Bridge Ramp Gate 53 Outrigger Cable 54 Tow Bar to Brakes Cable 55 Main Wheel to Wheel Connector Cable 56 Wheel Counterbalance Cable 57 Deck Counterbalance Cable 58 Thruster to Rear Wheel Cable 59 Counterbalance Springs 60 Paralleling Cable 61 Thru...

Страница 27: ...an AXR the deflections should be 1 1 2 to 2 1 4 4 to 6 cm for the left cables and 3 4 to 1 1 2 2 to 4 cm for the right cables 10 Check that the paralleling cable pulleys can not scrape on the sides of the posts 11 With the deck at ground height check that the counter balance cable is under tension and shows no signs of fraying or damage Repeat this test with the deck at full height 12 Check that t...

Страница 28: ...nd ramp latch should pivot so as interfere with the deck crank when the ground ramp gate is open this prevents the lift being raised with the ground ramp gate open 32 Inspect the aircraft protection bumper s for excessive stiffness or damage One is located on the tow bar to protect airstairs the other is optional to protect the fuselage 33 Check the non slip walking surfaces on the ramps and deck ...

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