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I. INTRODUCTION

The RICON Mirage® F10X-Series™ DOT Public Use Wheelchair and Standee lift provides safe and easy access
to motor coaches for individuals using wheelchairs or scooters. The F10X-Series is in stalled in a motor coach
baggage bay, or similar sheltered location. The lift is operated by the vehicle operator or a trained attendant.

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An electric-motor driven hydraulic pump, driving dual hydraulic cylinders, provides smooth platform movement. Maxi­mum lift capacity is 660 lbs. (300kgs). The operator uses the control pendant to withdraw the platform from the vehicle
and lower it to the ground. A boarding passenger gets on the large non-skid platform, and is then raised to floor height.
After the passenger enters the vehicle, the operator lowers the platform and retracts it back into the vehicle. When a
passenger exits, the operator uses the control pendant to withdraw the platform from the vehicle and raise it to floor
height. The passenger boards the platform, and is then lowered to the ground by the operator. The passenger depart s,
and the operator stows the platform.

One individual can manually operate the lift when
normal power is not present. A manual release
mechanism is provided to ease the task of pulling
the platform out of its enclosure. The hydraulic
pump assembly includes a manually operated
back-up pump to raise the platform, and a release
valve to lower it. The front platform rollstop, nor­mally power operated, has a manual override knob
for back-up use.

This manual contains instructions for installation,
maintenance, and service of major components,
plus a chapter listing available spare parts. It is
important for safety reasons that the service per­sonnel be familiar with the Operating Instructions
chapter in the Operator Manual.

This Service Manual provides information for installations that are either right-handed or left-handed. As a result, some
manual illustrations may appear reversed when compared to your installation.

Please contact Ricon Product Support if you have questions about this manual, or need additional copies:

Ricon Corporation
7900 Nelson Road

Panorama City, CA 91402 .......................................................................................................... [phone]

Outside (818) Area Code ............................................................................................................ [phone]

World Wide Website .......................................................................................................... www.riconcorp.com

Littlemoss Business Park, Littlemoss Road
Droylsden, Manchester

United Kingdom, M43 7EF ................................................................................................... ([phone]

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A. RICON TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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RICON MIRAGE

Ricon Corporation (Ricon) warrants to the original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or re­place, at its option, any parts that fail because of defective material or workmanship as follows:

 Repair or replace parts for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
 Labor costs for specified parts replaced under this warra nty for two years from the date put into service.

If you need to return a product: Return this product to Ricon, following the Ricon RMA procedure (available

from Ricon Product Support). Please give as much advance notice as possible, and allow a reasonable
amount of time for repair.

This warranty does not cover: Malfunction or damage to product parts cause d by accident, misuse, lack of

proper maintenance, neglect, improper adjustment, modification, alteration, the mechanical condition of the ve­hicle, road hazards, overloading, failure to follow operating instructions, or acts of nature (i.e., weather,
lightning, flood)

F10X-SERIES™ DOT PUBLIC USE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Note: Ricon recommends that this product be inspected by a Ricon dealer or qualified service technician at

least once every six months, or sooner if necessary. Required maintenance should be performed at that time.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO EXACT SPECIFICATIONS.

MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY RESPECT CAN BE DANGEROUS.

This warranty is void if:

• The product has been installed or maintained by someone other than a Ricon dealer or qualified service
technician.

• The product has been modified or altered in any respect from its original design without written authoriza­tion by Ricon.

Ricon disclaims liability for any personal injury or property damage that results from operation of a Ricon product that
has been modified from the original Ricon design. No person or company is authorized to change the design of this
Ricon product without written authorization by Ricon.
Ricon's obligation under this warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or exchange of parts that fail within the appli­cable warranty period.
Ricon assumes no responsibility for expenses or damages, including incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or ex­clusion may not apply.
Important: The warranty registration card must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days after installation
of this Ricon product for the warranty to be valid. The warranty is not transferable.

The warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights that vary from state to state.

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B. SHIPMENT INFORMATION

Be sure the lift installation kit, if supplied, contains all the items listed on the kit packing list. Please report any missing
items immediately to Ricon Product Support. The warranty and owner registration cards must be completed and re­turned to Ricon within 20 days to validate warranty.

Sales/Service Personnel must review the Warranty and this Operator Manual with the user to verify that safe operation
of the product is understood. Instruct user to follow the operating instructions without exception.

C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following general safety precautions must be followed during installation, operation, service, and maintenance:

! Do not attempt maintenance, repairs, or adjustments without the presence of a person capable of rendering aid.
! Attend all injuries, regardless of how slight. Administer first aid or seek medical attention immediately.
! Wear protective eye shields and appropriate clothing at all times.
! Exercise caution when operating lift to avoid injury. Be certain that hands, feet, legs and clothing are not in path

of the platform as it moves.

! Be cautious when using metallic (conductive) tools near the battery.
! Check under vehicle before drilling or cutting to avoid damage to the frame, subframe members, wiring, hydraulic

lines, etc.

! Thoroughly understand the operating instructions before attempting to operate lift.
! Inspect lift before each use. Do not operate lift if an unsafe condition is present, or if there are unusual noises or

movements.

! Keep others clear of lift during operation.
! Maintain the lift at its highest level of performance by doing the required maintenance. Ricon recommends a tho-

rough inspection every six months.

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D. MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS

Major components of the F10X-Series DOT Public Use Wheelchair and Standee Lift are called out in Figure 1-1. A de­scription of each component is in Table 1-1.

LEFT

2

1

8

4

3

19

7

REA R

14

15

5

17

18

20

13

FRON T

16

15

9

12

11

6

10

RIGHT

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TABLE 1-1: F10X-SERIES MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS

REF NAME DESCRIPTION

Left, Right, Front, Rear Reference points from outside of vehicle looking inward at lift.

1 Pump Enclosure Contains lift electrical and hydraulic control components.

Electric Circuit

2

Breakers
Hydraulic Pump

3

Assy.
4 Pump Handle Used to manually operate hydraulic pump.
5 Control Pendant Hand-held device used to control lift operation.
6 Carriage

Deployment

7

System

Carriage Release

8

Lever

Slam-Lock

9

Handle

10 Lifting Frame

Manual Rollstop

11

Override Knob

12 Platform Rollstop Front barrier prevents wheelchair from inadvertently rolling off the platform during lift use.
13 Platform Curbed area occupied by passenger during lift operations.

Occupant

14

Restraint Belt

Standee

15

Handrails

16 Bridgeplate

17 Enclosure Platform housing is rigidly attached to vehicle chassis.
18 Controller

Carriage Drive

19

Chain Lock Assy.

Stow Lock

20

Assembly

Prevents high-current damage to lift electrical components.

Electro-hydraulic unit provides hydraulic pressure used to raise platform.

Part of traveling frame that is mounted on rollers; moves on rails located inside enclo­sure. Supports lifting frame.

Part of carriage. Employs an electric gear-motor to propel platform out of enclosure, or
pull it back in.

Used when electric power is not available to lift. Disengages platform from enclosure to
facilitate manual deployment. Actuated by squeezing trigger.

Locks handrail in upright position. L-handle unlocks handrail from upright position before
lowering.

Hinged arms that lift or lower platform; driven by twin hydraulic cylinders attached to car­riage.

Provides manual control of rollstop if electrical power is lost.

Occupant Restraint Belt helps prevent unintentional acceleration of wheelchair from plat­form. Electrically interlocked so that “UP” and “DOWN” functions are disabled if the belt
is unbuckled.

Provides platform occupant with a stable handhold.

Plate unfolds when platform is at floor height to bridge gap between platform and vehicle
interior.

Translates pendant command signals to control lift electrical and hydraulic components.
Monitors lift functions.

Fastened to enclosure. Operated by carriage release lever. Normally holds carriage
drive chain stationary. Can be disengaged to ease manual movement of platform.

Secures travelling frame and carriage within the enclosure. Relea sing the stow lock will
allow the travelling frame to deploy.

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