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MAINTENANCE
FEBRUARY 2014
32DSST04.D.4
S-SERIES PUBLIC USE SERVICE MANUAL
III. S-SERIES
®
PUBLIC USE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
egular maintenance of the RICON S-Series
®
Public Use wheelchair lift will help optimize its performance and re-
duce the need for repairs. This chapter contains cleaning and lubrication instructions, maintenance schedule,
troubleshooting section, and maintenance diagrams.
CAUTION
This Ricon product is highly specialized. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by a Ricon dealer
or qualified service technician using Ricon replacement parts. Modifying or failing to properly maintain
this product will void warranty and may result in unsafe operating conditions.
A. LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Do not lubricate motor or other electrical components. Lubrication
of electrical components may create unintentional short circuits.
Lubrication should be performed at least every six months, or sooner depending on usage. Refer to
Figure 3-1
and the
following Maintenance Schedule. Lubricate lift at points specified.
B. CLEANING
Regular cleaning with mild soap (i.e. dish soap, car wash liquid) and drying thoroughly will protect lift painted surfaces.
Cleaning is especially important in areas where roads are salted in winter. Make sure that lift pivot points remain clear
and clean prior to lubrication.
C. MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Under normal operating conditions, maintenance inspections are required at least every six months (1750 cycles) and a
thorough inspection should be performed at service intervals referenced in
Table 3-1
. Service should be increased un-
der conditions of heavier use (more than 10 cycles per day).
R
TORSION SPRINGS
DETAIL "A"
(BOTH SIDES)
1
"A"
2
2
HINGE
1
KNUCKLE LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
1
DETAIL "B"
(BOTH SIDES)
TORSION SPRINGS
1
LUBRICATE WITH DRY LUBRICANT (GRAPHITE)
LUBRICATE WITH A PENETRATING OIL
MAY DIFFER FROM ILLUSTRATION.
NOTE:
HANDRAILS AND PLATFORM
1
2
"B"
FIGURE 3-1: LIFT LUBRICATION POINTS