DRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEELCHAIR LIFT MODEL NO. WL7 DOT-Public Use Lift PATENTS PENDING © MAXON Lift Corp. 2005 MP-04-02 REV.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 4 SAFETY SUMMARY ........................................................... 4 DAILY PRE-OPERATION & OPERATION CHECKLIST ....... 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................. 7 LIFT COMPONENTS & TERMINOLOGY .......................... 8 DECALS AND DECAL PLACEMENT .............................. 10 ANTI-SLIP & SAFETY STRIPING .................................... 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....
SAFETY SUMMARY INTRODUCTION This manual contains safety information and operating instructions for the Maxon Wheelchair and Standing Occupant Lift. Read and understand the WARNINGS, SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, and operating instructions in this manual, before operating the Lift. 1. This Wheelchair Lift is intended for Commercial Use and to be operated by an Attendant. Do Not attempt to ride Lift without the assistance of an Attendant. 2. Incorrect operation of this Lift can result in serious personal injury.
8. Always operate the Lift with the vehicle emergency brake set and vehicle parked on Level ground. Operating Lift without emergency brake set or parked on an incline may create a hazard for occupant and attendant. 4. Do not allow any part of your body, or the Lift occupant’s body, to be placed under, within, or around any portion of the moving Lift or its mechanisms, or in a position that would trap them between the platform and the ground (or vehicle) when Lift is operated. 9.
DAILY PRE-OPERATION & OPERATION CHECKLIST NOTE: PRE-OPERATION and OPERATION CHECKS should be performed by the Lift Operator. NOTE: If any of the PRE-OPERATION CHECKS have incorrect indications, do not operate the Lift until repairs are performed by a qualified technician. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Park vehicle on level ground, shift vehicle transmission to PARK, and set vehicle emergency brake before doing the following checks..
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: The Lift Controller counts the number of cycles & lifts over the lifetime of the Lift. One CYCLE is counted each time the Lift is unfolded from the stowed position to floor level, lowered to the ground, raised to floor level, and then stowed. One LIFT is counted each time the Lift is lowered from floor level to the ground, and raised back to floor level.
LIFT COMPONENTS & TERMINOLOGY 8 12 INBOARD RIGHT 5 13 12 8 9 3 10 14 6 2 11 1 7 LEFT 3 14 4 OUTBOARD LIFT COMPONENTS (SEE TABLE 9-1) FIG.
ITEM 1. NAME THRESHHOLD PLATE DESCRIPTION Component that bridges the entry way, through the Lift, into the vehicle. Detects if that portion of Lift is occupied during "UP/DOWN" operation between vehicle floor and the ground. 2. OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP Barrier to prevent the Wheelchair from rolling off of the Platform. Also provides entry/exit ramp for Platform on the ground. 3. SEAT BELT Belt that acts as an additional barrier to keep the Wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the Platform.
DECALS AND DECAL PLACEMENT DECAL (ALARM) DECAL “C” DECAL “A” DECAL “O” DISPLAY OVERLAY DECAL “I” DECAL“J” DECAL “G” SERIAL PLATE DECAL “K” DECAL “B” SERIAL PLATE DECAL “F” DECAL “L” DECAL“N” DECAL “P” DECAL “M” All WARNING, CAUTION, and OPERATION decals provided with Wheelchair Lift must always be in place on the Lift and must always be legible. If decals are missing or illegible, get free replacement decals from: DECAL “D” DECAL“N” DECAL “H” MAXON Lift Corp. - Customer Service 11921 Slauson Ave.
DECAL SET P/N 266704-01 FIG.
DECALS AND DECAL PLACEMENT - Continued DECAL (ALARM) P/N 266686-01 DECAL-OVERLAY P/N 266990-01 PATENTS PENDING DECAL SET P/N 266704-01 FIG.
ANTI-SLIP & SAFETY STRIPING (30” WIDE PLATFORM) YELLOW TAPE (BOTTOM-ROLLSTOP) PN 905293-17 ANTI-SLIP TAPE PN 096013-10 ANTI-SLIP TAPE (TOP-ROLLSTOP) PN 096012-10 YELLOW TAPE (OUTBOARD) PN 905293-11 ANTI-SLIP TAPE (ROLLSTOP) PN 096015-10 ANTI-SLIP TAPE PN 096014-10 YELLOW TAPE (OUTBOARD) PN 905293-14 YELLOW TAPE (THRESHOLD PLATE) PN 905293-12 YELLOW TAPE PN 905293-11 YELLOW TAPE (INBOARD) PN 905293-16 YELLOW TAPE PN 905293-14 13 YELLOW TAPE (INBOARD & OUTBOARD) PN 905293-13 PATENTS PENDING
ANTI-SLIP & SAFETY STRIPING - Continued (33” WIDE PLATFORM) YELLOW TAPE (BOTTOM-ROLLSTOP) PN 905293-18 ANTI-SLIP TAPE PN 096013-11 ANTI-SLIP TAPE (TOP-ROLLSTOP) PN 096012-11 YELLOW TAPE (OUTBOARD) PN 905293-11 ANTI-SLIP TAPE (ROLLSTOP) PN 096015-11 YELLOW TAPE (OUTBOARD) PN 905293-14 ANTI-SLIP TAPE PN 096014-11 YELLOW TAPE (THRESHOLD PLATE) PN 905293-14 YELLOW TAPE PN 905293-11 YELLOW TAPE (INBOARD) PN 905293-16 YELLOW TAPE PN 905293-14 YELLOW TAPE (INBOARD & OUTBOARD) PN 905293-15 PATENTS PENDING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENTER VEHICLE FOLD 3. Push the UNFOLD switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG. 15-2) to unfold PLATFORM to horizontal position (FIG. 15-3). UP NOTE: If equipped, Seat Belt must be fastened for Lift to operate. 1. Fully open and secure Wheelchair Lift access door(s) on the vehicle. UNFOLD DOWN HAND CONTROL FIG. 15-2 2. Apply power to the Lift by turning ON switch on the Pump Cover (FIG. 15-2). The switch is illuminated when turned ON. PUMP COVER POWER SWITCH (LH PUMP SHOWN) FIG.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued 4. Push the DOWN switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG. 14-1) to lower PLATFORM to ground level (FIG. 16-1). 6. Position wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the center of PLATFORM (FIG. 16-3). SET WHEELCHAIR BRAKES or SWITCH OFF POWERED WHEELCHAIR. LOWER PLATFORM TO GROUND FIG. 16-1 POSITIONING OCCUPANT ON PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL FIG. 16-3 5. If equipped, unfasten SEAT BELT (FIG. 16-2), and place on hanger provided. 7.
EXIT VEHICLE 8. Push the UP switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG. 17-1) to raise PLATFORM to vehicle floor level (FIG. 17--2). FOLD 1. Fully open and secure Wheelchair Lift access door(s) on the vehicle. UNFOLD UP 2. Push the UNFOLD switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG. 17-1) to unfold PLATFORM to horizontal position (FIG. 17-3). DOWN 9. RELEASE WHEELCHAIR BRAKES or SWITCH ON POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Move wheelchair or ambulatory occupant inside the vehicle. UNFOLD PLATFORM FIG. 17-3 HAND CONTROL FIG. 17-1 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued 4. Position wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the center of platform (FIG. 18-1). SET WHEELCHAIR BRAKES OR SWITCH OFF POWERED WHEELCHAIR. POSITIONING OCCUPANT ON PLATFORM AT FLOOR LEVEL FIG. 18-1 6. If equipped, unfasten SEAT BELT (FIG. 18-3) and place on hanger provided. UNFASTENING SEAT BELT FIG. 18-3 7. RELEASE WHEELCHAIR BRAKES or SWITCH ON POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Move wheelchair or ambulatory occupant into the passenger unloading zone. 5.
STOW LIFT FROM VEHICLE FLOOR STOW LIFT FROM GROUND LEVEL 1. If equipped, fasten SEAT BELT allowing 3” - 4” of slack (FIG. 19-3). FOLD UNFOLD UP 2. Push the UP switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG. 19-1) to raise PLATFORM to vehicle floor level (FIG. 19-4). DOWN Push the FOLD switch on HAND CONTROL (FIG.19-1) to close PLATFORM (FIG. 19-2). Fold operation will stop automatically when completed. FASTENING SEAT BELT FIG. 19-3 HAND CONTROL FIG. 19-1 RAISING LIFT UP TO VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL FIG. 19-4 3.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued MANUAL PUMP OPERATION LOADING & UNLOADING OCCUPANT NOTE: If possible, keep the Lift power ON/OFF switch turned ON. In most cases, operating the Lift with Manual Pump may be easier if power is ON. Manual pump operating instructions for the Lift are also located on Pump Cover. See DECALS AND DECAL PLACEMENT in this manual. 1. Reposition latches to manually unfold the Lift as follows. Raise latch off anchor pin (FIG. 21-2B) on LH side of Lift.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued MANUAL PUMP OPERATION - Continued 2. Remove the MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE from clips on the Pump Cover (FIG. 22-1). 4. Observe the PLATFORM unfolding to horizontal position at vehicle floor level (FIG. 22-3). PUMP COVER UNFOLD PLATFORM FIG. 22-3 HANDLE MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE (LH PUMP SHOWN) FIG. 22-1 3. Unfold the PLATFORM as follows. Open pressure release valve on Manual Pump by turning MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE counterclockwise (FIG. 23-2).
6. Ensure OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP is raised up all the way (FIG. 23-1). OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP NOTE: If there are no occupants to unload from vehicle, skip step 8. OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP RAISED UP FIG. 23-1 8. Position wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the center of Platform (FIG. 23-3). SET WHEELCHAIR BRAKES OR SWITCH OFF POWERED WHEELCHAIR. POSITIONING OCCUPANT ON PLATFORM FIG. 23-3 9. Lower the PLATFORM as follows. Re-enter the vehicle to access Manual Pump.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - Continued MANUAL PUMP OPERATION - Continued NOTE: If the Inboard Rollstop automatically rises all the way, skip step 10. Do not unpin the Actuator 10. If the Inboard Rollstop does not raise up all the way, unpin Actuator and manually RAISE the INBOARD ROLLSTOP and Actuator (FIG. 24-2). Pin ACTUATOR to closest matching hole on Closer Arm (FIG. 24-1). PIN CLOSER ARM ACTUATOR 12.
OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP 14. Ensure OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP on Lift PLATFORM is opened to the horizontal position (FIG. 25-1). NOTE: If there are no occupants to load on Platform, skip step 16. 16. Position wheelchair or ambulatory occupant on the center of Platform (FIG. 25-3). SET WHEELCHAIR BRAKES OR SWITCH OFF POWERED WHEELCHAIR. OUTBOARD ROLLSTOP IN HORIZONTAL POSITION FIG. 25-1 NOTE: If there are no occupants POSITIONING OCCUPANT ON PLATFORM FIG. 25-3 to unload, skip step 15. 17.
MANUAL PUMP OPERATION - Continued CAUTION Prevent the MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE from getting damaged. Before you start pumping with the HANDLE, line up notches on tip of HANDLE as shown in FIG. 26-1. Then fully engage HANDLE with Manual Pump as shown in FIG. 26-2. 18. Raise the PLATFORM as follows. Insert MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE in Manual Pump actuator. Pump the handle up and down (FIG. 26-2) until PLATFORM is raised up even with the vehicle floor (FIG.
20. Manually LOWER the INBOARD ROLLSTOP STANDARD POSITION to THRESHHOLD PIN PLATE (FIG. 27-2). INBOARD Then pin ACTUATOR ROLLSTOP to nearest hole on THRESHOLD Closer Arm PLATE (FIG. 27-2). CAUTION To prevent damage to Lift and vehicle, Inboard Rollstop must be lowered on the Threshhold Plate before stowing the Lift. If the Inboard Rollstop does not automatically lower, it must be lowered manually. If lowered manually, pin it in position as close as possible to Threshhold Plate.
MANUAL PUMP OPERATION - Continued CAUTION 23. Store MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE on Pump Cover (FIG. 28-3) using the clips provided. PUMP To prevent damage to Lift and vehicle, after Lift is restored to correct operation, pin the Inboard Rollstop in STANDARD position (FIG. 27-2). COVER 22. Stow the Lift as follows. Pump the MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE up and down (FIG. 28-1) until PLATFORM folds up tightly inside the vehicle (FIG. 28-2) HANDLE MANUAL BACKUP HANDLE (LH PUMP SHOWN) FIG.
