Maxon Telecom WL7-VERS. C-1K installation instructions Vehicle Requirements, Body Strength

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

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The minimum vehicle requirements for installing the WL7 Wheelchair Lift are described below. Installing the Lift in accordance with the vehicle requirements and the instructions in this manual will result in an installation that is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 403 and FMVSS 404.

BODY STRENGTH

!WARNING

Consult body manufacturer for body strength data. Make sure the forces created by the Lift are within the limits prescribed by body manufacturer.

NOTE: The Lift represents approximately 400 lbs. of “F” shown in the illus- tration.

The WL7 Lift must be bolted to the vehicle body. Body must withstand the maximum vertical force (“F”) and moment of force (“M”) (FIG. 8-1 and TABLE 8-1 ) produced

by the Lift on the vehicle floor surface shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3.

M

F

FORCE & MOMENT PRODUCED BY LIFT ON VEHICLE FLOOR FIG. 8-1

MODEL	“F” (LB)	“M” (LB-IN)
WL7-vers. C	2800	154,000
WL7-vers. C-1K	3400	187,000

TABLE 8-1

42.5”

15”

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LIFT FOOTPRINT ON VEHICLE FLOOR (LIFT WITH 33” OR 34” PLATFORM)

FIG. 8-2

39.5”

15”

LIFT FOOTPRINT ON VEHICLE

FLOOR (LIFT WITH 30” PLATFORM)

FIG. 8-3

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