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I. INTRODUCTION
Safe and easy access to mass-transit vehicles is provided by the RICON Mirage F9T Transit Use
Wheelchair and Standee Lift. Refer to
Figures 1-1
and
1-2.
This manual covers both Dedicated
Entry and Stepwell models. The Dedicated Entry model is intended for installation in a vehicle
baggage bay, or similar location. The Stepwell model is installed within a vehicle stepwell.
An electric-motor driven hydraulic pump assures smooth platform movement, with a maximum
capacity of 660 pounds (300 kilograms). It is operated by a trained attendant or the vehicle
operator. The operator uses control switches to withdraw the platform from the vehicle (deploy)
and lower it to ground level. The passenger boards the large non-skid platform and is then is
raised to floor height. The passenger enters the vehicle, the operator lowers the platform and
retracts it back into the vehicle (stow). When the passenger exits, the operator uses control
switches to withdraw the platform from the vehicle (deploy) and raise it to floor height. The
passenger boards the platform and is then lowered to the ground by the operator. The
passenger departs, and the operator returns the platform to the stow position.
One individual can manually operate the
lift when normal power is not present.
A manual release mechanism is pro-
vided to ease the task of pulling the
platform out of its enclosure by hand.
The hydraulic pump assembly includes
a manually operated back-up pump to
raise the platform, and a release valve
to lower it. The front platform rollstop,
normally power operated, has a manual
override knob for back-up use.
This manual contains complete operating
instructions for each lift, and a brief main-
tenance chapter. It is important to passen-
ger safety that the lift operator be familiar
with the Operating Instructions chapter. It
is also important to properly maintain the
lift by following the recommended cleaning,
lubrication, and inspection directions in the
Maintenance chapter.
Please contact Ricon Product Support if you have questions about this manual, or need addi-
tional copies:
Ricon Corporation
7900 Nelson Road
Panorama City, CA 91402...................................................................... (818) 267-3000
Outside (818) Area Code......................................................................... (800) 322-2884
World Wide Website ......................................................................... www.riconcorp.com
Littlemoss Business Park, Littlemoss Road
Droylsden, Manchester
United Kingdom, M43 7EF............................................................... (+44) 161 301 6000
FIGURE 1-2: STEPWELL MODEL
FIGURE 1-1: DEDICATED ENTRY MODEL
