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INSTALLATION
FEBRUARY 2014
S-SERIES PUBLIC USE SERVICE MANUAL
Refer
to
Figure 2-4
. On Ford van installations, clamping bars are used to help evenly distribute floor loading
and should only be cut if needed to clear a subframe member. A subframe member must be used to support
clamping bar.
RSM0004000
SUBFRAME MEMBER
CLAMPING BAR
MINIMUM UNSUPPORTED
CLAMPING BAR LENGTH
12”
CLAMPING BAR SUPPORTED BY
SUBFRAME WHERE POSSIBLE
VEHICLE FLOOR
FIGURE 2-4: FORD VAN CLAMPING BAR ARRANGEMENT
4.
LIFT INSTALLATION INTO VANS
This is a general procedure for installing Ricon lifts into Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet full size vans.
a. Refer
to
Figure 2-5
. Use four 1" x 3/8" bolts, 3/8" washers, 3/8" lock washers, and 3/8" hex nuts to assem-
ble two bracket assembly kits.
NOTE:
The top bracket must overlap bottom bracket, and both slots must face outward.
RSM0004100
BOTTOM BRACKET
TWO PER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
TOP BRACKET
(LEVEL WITH VEHICLE FLOOR)
VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL
VEHICLE STEPWELL
FIGURE 2-5: STEPWELL BRACKET
b. Position brackets on stepwell and adjust height of both bracket assemblies so that top bracket is level with
vehicle floor. Tighten bracket assembly bolts.
c. Verify that lift is fully folded (stowed) with handrails folded tight against vertical arms. If necessary, use
manual pump.
WARNING
LIFT WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 340 - 370 LBS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN POSITIONING BECAUSE
STEPWELL BRACKETS MAY TIP. THIS PROCEDURE MUST NOT BE ATTEMPTED BY ONE PERSON.