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IV. MAINTENANCE
R
egular routine maintenance of the RICON Eclipse® F8000 (A) Series Export Use Wheelchair and
Standee Lift is required to ensure its optimum performance and reduce the need for repairs.
Maintenance inspections must be performed by an authorized Ricon dealer at least once every six
months or sooner, depending on usage. Maintenance inspections are required at least every six (6) months
and a thorough maintenance inspection should be performed at the service intervals referenced in Table [4-1].
Under conditions of excessive use (more than 10 cycles per day), service should be increased.
WARNING
THIS RICON PRODUCT IS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS MUST BE
PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RICON DEALER USING ONLY RICON REPLACEMENT
PARTS. MODIFYING OR FAILING TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
A. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TABLE [4-1]: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REF. SERVICE POINT DESCRIPTION
DAILY SAFETY CHECK (or @ 10 - 20 cycles of operations)
1 General
Appearance
- If any abnormal noises exist, notify an authorized dealer immediately.
- Inspect underside of vehicle to ensure nothing is out of the ordinary.
2 Lift Mountings and
Support Points
- Ensure that all lift mounting and support points are in proper order
and free from damage.
- Ensure that all mounting bolts are of appropriate grade and
sufficiently tight.
3 Carriage Stops - Ensure carriage stops fasten properly.
4 Main Lifting Pivots - Ensure carriage/lifting frame/platform pivot pins are installed prop-
erly, free from damage and locked in position with proper fasteners.
5 Platform and
Platform
Attachment Points
- Ensure platform operates properly during lift UP/DOWN functions
without obstruction(s).
- Ensure that all welds on carriage brackets, lifting frame and platform
mounting brackets are in proper order.
- Ensure that platform mounting brackets are properly fastened to both
sides of the platform with the appropriate bolts.
6 Bridge Plate and
Bridge Plate
Operation
- Ensure that bridge plate functions properly during lift UP/DOWN
operations without obstruction(s).
- Ensure that the bridgeplate deploys fully as the platform stops at the
proper vehicle floor level.
7 Rollstop and
Rollstop
Operation
- Ensure that rollstop operates properly on contact with the ground.
- Ensure that rollstop opens, closes and locks properly without
obstruction(s).
- Ensure that rollstop return springs are in proper order.
8 Handrail and
Handrail
attachment
- Ensure that all fasteners are present and properly tightened.
- Ensure that latch and load springs function properly.
BI-WEEKLY SAFETY CHECK (or @ 140 - 180 cycles of operation)
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