RAMP TERMINOLOGY
Ramp Components
Refer to the Terminology Illustra- tions on pages 2 and 3.
Pan Weldment (Housing): The pan is the stainless steel (casing) mounted in the vehicle ÁRRUV\VWHPZKLFKFRQWDLQVWKH hydraulic pump and electrical components that power the ramp electric/hydraulic systems. The À[HGVXEÁRRUFRYHUSURWHFWVWKH
components from above. The cover is easily removed for ac- cess to drive components. The
VXEÁRRUSURYLGHVDQDQWLVNLG surface for entry and exit when the ramp is deployed. The RA300 stows (folds) onto the sub
ÁRRUSURYLGLQJDQXQREVWUXFWHG antiskid surface for entry and exit when the ramp is not in use.
Ramp Assembly: The ramp assembly is made of an inboard ramp section (stage one) and an outboard ramp section (stage two). Each aluminum ramp sec- tion features vertical side plates and full antiskid surface.
Drive Arm Assembly:
The cylinder driven three stage drive arm assembly deploys and stows the ramp assembly.
Ramp Actions and Functions
Deploy: Deploy is the action of the ramp assembly extending and unfolding to ground level when the DEPLOY (OUT) switch* is activated (*installer supplied).
Stow: Stow is the action of the ramp assembly raising and fold- ing inward to stow position when the STOW (IN) switch* is acti- vated (*installer supplied).
Stow Position: Stow position is achieved when the two stage ramp assembly is fully retracted and folded (resting fully on the pan weldment).
Manual Override: Manual operation is achieved without the use of any mechanical release or complicated procedures. Simply use the Hand Holds provided on
the ramp assembly to manually deploy or stow the ramp. Mini- mal physical effort is required to
URXWHWKHK\GUDXOLFÁXLGWKURXJK the system. Slow steady motion results in the least resistance and easy operation. The faster you attempt to manually operate the ramp, the greater the resistance. See Ramp Manual Operation on page 11 for further details.
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