RAMP OPERATION 
Ramp Manual Operation
If you experience power or equip- | es (unlocks) the ramp platform |
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ment failure, the ramp can be | assembly drive chain to allow the |
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manually stowed and deployed. | platform to be manually extended |
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The RA500 must be manually | or retracted as required. A T- |
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operated by an attendant. | handle is provided on the release |
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The RA500 is equipped with a | cable for activation of the manual |
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release system (details follow). |
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system and a | After manually extending or |
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hold slot in the platform for | retracting the platform assembly, |
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manual operation (see Figure C | it is extremely important that the |
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Push |
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and E). |
| manually move platform in |
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The safety precautions addressed | positively |
| and out to engage platform |
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(lock) the platform assembly |
| lock before driving vehicle. |
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in the Ramp Power Operation | before loading a passenger or |
| Failure to lock platform may |
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| result in unintended platform |
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section apply to manual opera- | continuing vehicle use (details |
| deployment. Unintended |
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tion of the ramp also. Read and | provided). Failure to |
| platform deployment may |
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become familiar with all ramp | and secure the platform may |
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safety precautions. | result in unintended ramp |
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| movement, which may result |
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in serious bodily injury and/or |
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lease System: A cable activated | property damage. |
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manual release system disengag- |
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To Manually Extend or Retract Ramp:
1.Turn (loosen) the manual release “T” handle 90°.
2.Pull the “T” handle fully out- ward (3" to 4").
3.Turn (tighten) the “T” handle 90° to secure handle in the dis- engaged (unlocked) position.
4.Verify mechanism is disen- gaged (unlocked).
5.Carefully move the platform in or out to desired location using the platform Hand Hold (see Figure E).
Note: Minimal physical effort is required to manually operate the ramp. Slow steady motion results in the least resistance and easy operation. The faster you attempt to manually operate the ramp, the greater the resistance.
Figure C
TURN | TURN | |
TURN | ||
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TO | TO | |
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TO | LOCK | |
LOCK |
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Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
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