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II. S-SERIES PRIVATE USE LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
his chapter contains safety precautions, daily safety check instructions, control and indicator
descriptions, and operating instructions for the RICON S-Series Private Use wheelchair lift.
This chapter must be thoroughly understood by operator before using lift.
A. SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be complied with at all times when operating lift:
Refer to
Figure 2-1
. Deploying the lift when vehicle is on sloped ground is hazardous. Op-
erate lift with vehicle parked on level ground.
Vehicle must be safely parked with parking brake set before using lift.
Inspect lift before use. Do not use lift if an unsafe condition exists, or unusual noises or
movements are noticed, and contact a Ricon authorized dealer for repair.
Read and comply with all warning labels and symbols affixed to wheelchair lift.
Refer to Figure
2-2
. Wheelchair occupant must face outward on platform when entering or
exiting vehicle to minimize the possibility of the large rear wheels rolling up and over the
front rollstop.
When exiting vehicle, verify that platform is at same height as floor and front rollstop is up
and locked.
Do not rely on a threshold-warning device (audible, or other) to confirm that it is safe to exit
backwards. This device may be inoperative or unheard, and you might exit backwards
when the platform is on the ground!
Do not place large equipment or furniture inside vehicle that can prevent pivoting of your
wheelchair. Being able to pivot assures that you can safely exit facing outward.
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FIGURE 2-1: SLOPED PARKING HAZARD
FIGURE 2-2: DON’T EXIT FACING BACKWARDS
