Ricon UNI-lite Operator's Manual

I. INTRODUCTION

T

he RICON UNI-lite Personal Use Wheelchair Lift provides wheelchair access to personal vans.

With its lightweight aluminum alloy construction it has little effect on vehicle handling. The
lift is designed to be operated by a person in a wheelchair, or by an attendant. The unique, ad­justable post design means that UNI-lite fits standard and raised doors of most full-size vans and
some minivans. The large non-skid platform accommodates most wheelchairs, yet the lift in­trudes very little on interior space. UNI-lite lifts up to 600 pounds (273 kilograms).

Standard features of the UNI-lite are twin handrails, a powerful electric motor and direct gear
drive, and a powered roll stop. The UNI-lite also contains a built-in manual backup system.

This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions for
the UNI-lite. It is important that operators be completely familiar
with the Operating Instructions chapter of this manual. For
installation instructions and spare parts , please refer to the ser­vice manual. Once the UNI-lite is installed, it is important that
the lift be properly maintained by following the recommended
cleaning, lubrication, and inspection procedures.

If there are questions about this manual or additional copies are
needed, please contact Ricon Product Support at one of the fol­lowing locations:

Ricon Corporation
7900 Nelson Road

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

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

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

Ricon U.K. Ltd.
Littlemoss Business Park, Littlemoss Road
Droylsden, Manchester

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

A. RICON FIVE -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (refer to following page)

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RICON CORPORATION

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Ricon Corporation (Ricon) warrants to original purchaser of this product that Ricon will repair or

replace, at its option, any part that fails due to defective material or workmanship as follows:

• Repair or replace parts for a period of one year from date of purchase.

• Labor costs for specified parts replace under this warranty for a period of one year from date
of purchase. A Ricon rate schedule determines the parts covered and labor allowed.

• Repair or replace lift power train parts for a period of five years from date of purchase. A list
of parts covered can be obtained from your authorized Ricon dealer.

If You Need to Return a Product: Return this Ricon product to your installing dealer. Please

give as much advance notice as possible and allow a reasonable amount of time for repairs.

If You are Traveling: All authorized Ricon dealers honor this warranty. Consult telephone di-

rectory or call our Product Support department for the name of nearest authorized Ricon dealer.

This Warranty does not Cover:

• Malfunction or damage to product parts caused by accident, misuse, lack of proper mainte­nance, neglect, improper adjustment, modification, alteration, the mechanical condition of ve­hicle, road hazards, overloading, failure to follow operating instructions, or acts of Nature
(i.e., weather, lightning, flood).

Note: Ricon recommends that this product be inspected by an authorized Ricon service techni-

cian at least once every six months, or sooner if necessary. Any 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 an authorized
Ricon 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 cons e­quential 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

Ricon does not sell directly to the user because of the specialized nature of the product. In­stead, the product is distributed through the worldwide network of authorized Ricon dealers,
who perform the actual installation.

¡ When the product is received, unpack the product and check for freight damage. Claims

for any damage should be made to the fright carrier immediately.

¡ Be sure the installation kit contains all items listed on the kit packing list. Please report

any missing items immediately to the Ricon Product Support Department. The warranty
and owner's registration cards must be completed and returned to Ricon within 20 days
for the warranty to be valid.

NOTE: The Sales/Service Personnel must review the Warranty and this Operator Manual with the

user to be certain they understand safe operation of the product. Instruct the user to fol­low the operating instructions without exception.

C. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following general safety precautions must be followed during operation:

¡ An injury, no matter how slight, should always be attended. Always administer first aid

or seek medical attention immediately.

¡ To avoid injury, always exercise caution when operating and be certain that hands, feet,

legs, and clothing are not in path of product movement.

¡ Read and thoroughly understand operating instructions before attempting to operate.
¡ Inspect product before each use. If an unsafe condition, unusual noises, or movements

are present, do not use it until problem is corrected.

¡ Stand clear of doors and platform and keep others clear during operation.
¡ The product requires regular periodic maintenance. A thorough inspection is recom-

mended at least once every six months. The product should be maintained at the high­est level of performance.

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D. MAJOR LIFT COMPONENTS

The references used throughout this manual are illustrated in Figure 1-1 and defined in Table
1-1. Refer to Service Manual, Chapter IV “Parts Diagrams and lists” for more details.

FIGURE 1-1: UNI -LITE PERSONAL USE WHEELCHAIR LIFT

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TABLE 1-1: UNI -LITE PERSONAL USE LIFT TERMINOLOGY

REF NAME DESCRIPTION

1 Front Reference point from outside the vehicle looking inward.
2 Back
3 Left
4 Right

Serial number

5

location

6 Parallel Arms

Platform Su pport

7

Chains
Platform Roll

8

Stop

9 Platform

10 Platform Posts

11 Bridgeplate
12 Base Plate Lift support plate bolted to vehicle floor.

Electrical Box

13

Assembly

14 Control Pendant

15 Main Posts

Motor and Gear

16

Box
17 Drive Shaft Chain drive shaft for lift operations.
18 Handrail Switch The switch that operates the UP/DOWN function of the lift.
19 Speed Wrench Wrench that is used to manually operate the lift.

Location of serial number decal.

Left and right arms that connect the Main Posts to the Platform
Posts. (These arms pivot as platform lowers to ground.)

Covered left and right chains that provide additional support for
the platform.

Barrier to prevent the wheelchair from slow, inadvertent rolling
off the platform during lift operation.

Platform where the wheelchair is positioned during lift opera­tions.

Left and right posts connected to platform. (These posts enter
and exit vehicle as the platform is raised and lowered.)

Plate that extends across the vehicle threshold and the plat­form.

Assembly that contains the lift controller and electrical circuit
breakers.

Hand-held or lift-mounted pendant that contains switches used
to control the lift operating functions.

Left and right posts that stay inside the vehicle. (These posts
are not directly connected to the platform.)

12 volt direct current (DC) motor and gear box that power the
lift functions.

END OF TABLE

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