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MAINTENANCE
MAY 2020
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FR2E-SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
III. FOLDOVER
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ELECTRIC FR2E-SERIES RAMP MAINTENANCE
he maintenance information in this chapter applies to the Ricon FoldOver
®
Electric FR2E-Series Low-Floor
Vehicle Access Ramp when installed in transit vehicles. The information consists of safety precautions, a
maintenance schedule, component information, and diagrams for the electrical system. This chapter is intended
to supplement related sections of the vehicle manufacturer Owner Manual and Quick-Start Guide.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
THIS ELECTRIC RAMP IS DRIVEN WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. DO NOT
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL CABLES OR FITTINGS WHEN RAMP IS IN MOTION OR
WHEN POWER IS APPLIED TO THE ELECTRIC RAMP.
Follow these safety precautions during service of the Ricon FoldOver Electric ramp:
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Under no circumstances is maintenance, repair, or adjustment of the FoldOver electric ramp to be
performed without the presence of an individual capable of giving aid.
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Give immediate attention to all injuries, and administer first-aid or seek medical attention as necessary.
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Protective eye shields and clothing should be worn during maintenance, repair, and adjustment of the
FoldOver electric ramp.
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The user must be cautious when operating the ramp. Be certain that hands, feet, legs, and clothing are
not in the path of ramp movement.
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Batteries contain acid that can burn. Wear protective clothing and eye protection at all times. If acid
comes in contact with skin, immediately flush affected area with water and wash with soap. Do not place
anything electrically conductive on top of battery. Do not smoke or use an open flame near battery.
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Work in a properly ventilated area.
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Read and understand all instructions before attempting to operate the FoldOver electric ramp.
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Inspect the ramp before use for unsafe conditions, unusual noises, or erratic movements. Do not use
ramp if any of these are present, and arrange to have a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician
inspect ramp.
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Keep others clear of the ramp while it is operating.
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Ricon strongly recommends that the vehicle be parked on level ground when using ramp. Using the
ramp when vehicle is sloped may result in a ramp angle that is too steep for safe use. In addition, the
sloped vehicle may not allow the ramp to make complete contact with the ground.
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The FoldOver electric ramp and other system components require periodic maintenance. Ricon
recommends a thorough vehicle inspection by a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician at least once
every six months. To maximize safety, the ramp and related components should be maintained at their
highest level of performance.
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Read and comply with warning labels attached to ramp.
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