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F. MANUAL
OPERATION
The lift can be operated manually if the lift is not functioning or the primary electrical power
source is absent. Ricon recommends that manual operation be used only for exiting passengers
from vehicle.
Preparation:
Be certain vehicle is on a level area and away from traffic. Allow space for platform move-
ment plus space to exit from platform.
The vehicle operator must summon assistance to move vehicle to a safe area if a break
down situation exists where vehicle cannot be moved under its own power.
Open doors manually if vehicle is not equipped with a power door operator. If equipped
with a power door operator, refer to its operator manual for manual operation directions.
WARNING
FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS IN “LIFT OPERATION” SECTION WHEN
USING MANUAL BACKUP SYSTEM TO ENTER OR EXIT VEHICLE.
NOTE:
The threshold warning system is not active during manual operation and cannot be used
to indicate platform height.
1. DEPLOY
PLATFORM
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-11.
Override the Stow-Lock feature by lifting bridgeplate by hand.
This will separate the Stow-Lock catch (fastened to underside of bridgeplate) from
Stow-Lock latch (fastened to baseplate). If Stow-Lock is difficult to separate, use
manual backup pump to raise platform slightly to remove tension from catch; refer to
“Stow Platform” paragraph in this section for manual backup pump details.
b. Refer
to
Figure 2-12
on following page. Insert notched end of pump handle into cir-
cular hole on hydraulic pump cover and engage pump release valve.
CAUTION
Do not open pump release valve more than ¼-turn. Opening valve further may cause it
to completely disengage from pump body, which will disable its pumping ability.
FIGURE 2-11: RAISE BRIDGEPLATE BY HAND
STOW LOCK
CATCH
RELEASE
VALVE
