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Version Date: June 2011

Mobilift AX / AXR

Mobile Wheelchair Lift

Horizontal bridge ramp deployment

1. WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

BRIDGE RAMP - GROUND RAMP ................................................................................................................................... 2

TOWING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS AND GAS CYLINDERS .................................................................................................... 3

3. FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3

CONVENIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4. MOBILIFT AX / AXR SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTION PICTOGRAMS .............................................................................................................. 5

6. OPERATION DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

MOVING THE LIFT ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

LOADING WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS ........................................................................................................................... 8

UNLOADING A WHEELCHAIR PASSENGER .................................................................................................................... 11

OPERATING THE LIFT WITH THE BEECH 1900 AND FAIRCHILD METROLINER .......................................................... 12

7. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES ................................................................................................................................... 15

8. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................ 15

GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

TIRES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

SPRINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18

9. MOBILIFT AX / AXR COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................... 19

TOP VIEW 1 ................................................................................................................................................................. 19

TOP VIEW 2 ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

REAR VIEW .................................................................................................................................................................. 21

DRIVE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

SIDE VIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

10. SUGGESTED MINIMUM INSPECTION REPORT .................................................................................................. 25

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 600 POUNDS

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT

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Summary of content (26 pages)

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Mobilift AX / AXR Mobile Wheelchair Lift Horizontal bridge ramp deployment 1. WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2. CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2 GENERAL ..........................................................
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-2- 1. WARRANTY Adaptive Engineering Inc. warrants each Mobilift AX and AXR to be free from manufacturing or material defects for two years from the date the product was put into service. Damage caused by vandalism or abuse is not covered by this warranty. For assistance, parts or repair information please call 1-800-448-4652 or 1-403-243-9400. 2. CAUTIONS General • • • • • • • • It is the responsibility of operating staff to ensure that the aircraft is not damaged while the wheelchair lift is in use.
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-3• • Maximum towing speed is 8 km/hr (5 mph). Wheels must be fully lowered prior to towing. Counterbalance Springs and Gas Cylinders A large amount of energy is stored in the springs and gas cylinders used for the platform and wheel counterbalances (respectively). Improper servicing can result in serious injury. In all cases, contact Adaptive Engineering Inc. for detailed information regarding servicing of these components. 3.
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-4- 4. MOBILIFT AX / AXR SPECIFICATIONS Model AX AXR Weight 880 lb. 920 lb. Overall Height 87" 117" Width 72" 72" Length 90" 90" Lift platform size 15"x 60" 15"x 60" Ground ramp length 38" (slope 1:8) 38" (slope 1:8) Bridge ramp length 77" 77" Maximum lifting height 78" 108" Capacity 600 lb. (tested to 3,000 lb.
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-5- 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTION PICTOGRAMS TO MOVE LIFT 1. Crank lift onto wheels. 2. Pull handles down to release brake. 3. Push lift to aircraft. 4. Extend outriggers. 5. Crank to lower outriggers. TO RAISE LIFT 1. Lower ground ramp, then board lift. 2. Raise and latch ground ramp. 3. Crank lift up above sill height. 4. Extend bridge ramp into doorway. 5. Lower bridge ramp onto sill of door until gate opens. REVERSE STEPS FOR OFF-LOADING.
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-6- 6. OPERATING DETAILS Bracketed numbers refer to parts that are labelled on figures in Section 10. Operators who are using the lift with the Beech 1900 and Fairchild Metroliner must refer to special instructions at the end of this section. Moving the Lift Raising Lift onto Wheels 1. Crank the lift up onto its wheels. To do this, turn the wheel crank handle [16] clockwise until the wheels are in the full down position. 2. Visually inspect the main tires to make sure they are not under-inflated.
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-7- Aligning Lift with Aircraft 1. Carefully push the lift toward the aircraft and align the ramp with the doorway. 2. If there are stairs in place, bring the lift as close as possible to them. There is a bumper [47] on the front of the tow bar to reduce the chance of damaging the stair or lift if contact is made. 3. If there are no stairs in place, bring the lift close to the fuselage of the aircraft. • • Ensure that the end of the lift is not under the fuselage.
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-8- Stowing the Lift 1. Park the lift away from aircraft with the wheels up or in an enclosure. This ensures that there is no possibility of it causing damage to aircraft or other airport equipment. 2. Never park the lift underneath a jet bridge. 3. If the lift could be subjected to high winds it should be fastened securely to a permanent fixture or be stowed inside an enclosure. 4. The Mobilift is designed for durable reliability however it can be damaged by foreign object debris (FOD).
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-9- Positioning the Passenger and Attendant on Lift The fore and aft location of the aircraft entrance will determine whether the passenger should be loaded onto the lift facing towards or away from the aircraft. If the entrance door is forward of the passenger seating, the passenger should be backed onto the lift facing away from the aircraft. If the entrance door is aft of the passenger seating, the passenger should be loaded onto the lift facing towards the aircraft.
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- 10 - Raising the Lift To raise the wheelchair platform, pull the platform crank handle [15] out and turn it clockwise until the platform is 2 or 3 inches above the sill of the aircraft door. (Note: When the platform height and lift position for a particular aircraft is established, the operator may mark the platform height on the lift post for future convenience.) NOTE • Ensure that the platform and its attachments do not contact the aircraft when raising or lowering the platform.
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- 11 - Transferring the Passenger to the Aircraft With the bridge ramp in position, the attendant on the lift can move the passenger across the ramp and into the aircraft. Retracting the Bridge Ramp Once the passenger and attendant are inside the aircraft and off the bridge ramp: • • Raise the wheelchair platform clear of the sill (2 or 3 inches). Crank the bridge ramp crank clockwise to retract the bridge ramp. NOTE • • Retract the bridge ramp before lowering the wheelchair platform.
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- 12 - Operating Lift with Beech 1900 and Fairchild Metroliner Operators using either of these aircraft must note the following special instructions for these difficultto- access planes. In both cases, an experienced spotter must be positioned at the propeller to protect it from contacting the lift. Beech 1900 1. The Mobilift should be moved towards the aircraft in line with the door, and stopped when lift post A is 10 to 12 inches away from the spinner tip. 2.
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- 13 - Fairchild Metro With the Metro, proceed as follows and refer to diagrams at the end of these instructions: 1. Station a spotter at the propeller to be sure the lift does not touch the blades or spinner. 2. The purpose is to get the lift pointing at the door, but sitting at an angle of about 10°. In order to do this, lift post A must be about one foot ahead of the spinner tip - that is between the spinner and the plane. 3.
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- 14 - Fairchild Metroliner Path of Travel follows lift post A.
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- 15 - 7. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES • • • • • • • • While using the platform crank handle, the operator should maintain a slight outward pull to stop the handle from folding in. Blue Handles are used on all operating crank handles and latches. Place hands only on parts of the lift with blue handles. Follow the instruction decals located near each operating handle. Cranking the lift up or down requires more force when there is weight on the platform.
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- 16 - Cleaning Sand and other debris may build up on the platform of the Mobilift and affect the bridge ramp operation. The aluminum main platform should be cleaned with pressurized air or water on a regular basis. Lubrication There are no parts on the Mobilift that require lubrication. Wheel bearings and pulley bearings are sealed and do not require lubricating. Lubrication can damage some components. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the brakes be cleaned with solvents or lubricated with any products.
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- 17 - Adjustments The adjustments covered in this section refer only to those items where parts are not required. If new parts are required, they will be supplied by Adaptive Engineering Inc. with detailed instructions on installation and adjustment. If the lift has been vandalized or damaged such that welding or machining is required, it must be carried out by qualified trades people, who should also refer to the manufacturer's literature and discuss the repairs with the manufacturer.
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- 18 - 4) Outrigger Cable Adjustment The two cables on each side of the lift should be adjusted together so that the outriggers reach the extension and retraction limits at the same time. The cables should be adjusted to provide enough tension to stay on their sheaves but be loose enough that they do not bind. Be sure to retighten all cable anchor locking nuts and run the outriggers through one full cycle after adjustment to check function.
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- 20 - Top View 2 20 Current Version Date: June 2011
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- 21 - Rear View 21 Current Version Date: June 2011
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- 22 - Drive System 22 Current Version Date: June 2011
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- 23 - Side View 23 Current Version Date: June 2011
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- 24 - Parts List 11.Main Platform 12.Ground Ramp 13.Bridge Ramp 14.Corner Post (4) 15.Platform Crank Handle (Thruster) 16.Wheel Crank Handle 17.Push Handle 18.Ground Ramp Release Handle 19.Bridge Ramp Extension Crank 20.Tow Bar 21.Return Cable (2) 22.Lifting Cable (4) 23.Platform Handrail (2) 24.Drive Shroud 25.Drive Chain (2) 26.Balance Spring (2) 27.Front Lift Brake 28.Rear Lift Brake 29.Brake Adjuster 30.Frame Adjuster 31.Drive Frame 32.Main Cable Drum 33.Steady Bearings (2) 34.Return Pulleys (2) 35.
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- 25 - 10. SUGGESTED MINIMUM INSPECTION REPORT Mobilift AX / AXR Wheelchair Lift, (Minimum inspection once per year) 1. Perform a complete general visual inspection for loose fasteners and for damaged or missing components. 2. With the wheelchair platform at ground level, a 10 lb. (5 kg) pull on the middle of each of the outer lifting cables should separate the cables between 3-1/4 and 3-3/4 inches (8 and 10 cm) for the AX and between 3-3/4 and 4-1/4 inches (9 to 11 cm) for the AXR. 3.
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- 26 Continued on next page. 23. Check that the outrigger latches function properly. 24. Check that the automatic leveller bar is free to move when the lift is on its wheels. 25. With the platform raised to approximately 36 inches (90 cm), check that the bridge ramp rolls out and returns smoothly using its crank handle. It should not be possible for the ramp to be pushed in or out without using the crank. Repeat this test with the platform at full height. 26.