Adaptive Engineering AX manual

Mobilift AX and AXR Operation and Maintenance Manual adaptive ENGINEERING LTD. 419 – 34 th Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 1V1 (403) 243-9400 1-800-448-4652 Fax: (403) 243-9455 info@adaptive-gse.com[...]

- 1 - Mobilift AX / AXR - Mobile Wheelchair Lift Horizontal bridge ramp deployment 1. WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2. CAUTIONS ...................................................................[...]

- 2 - 1. W ARRANTY Adaptive Engineering Ltd. Warrants each Mobilift AX/ R to be free from m anufacturing or material defects for two years from the date the product was put into service. Damages caused by vandalism or abuse are not covered by this warranty. For assistance, parts or repair information please call 1-800-448-4652 or 1-403-243-9400.[...]

- 3 - 2. CAUTIONS: General 1. It is the responsibility of operating staff to ensure that the aircraft is not damaged while the wheelchair lift is in use. 2. All precise maneuvering (i.e. alignm ent with aircra ft or parking) should be performed using the push handles. Do not tow lift too close to aircraft. 3. Do not attempt to crank up the lift dec[...]

- 4 - 3. FEA TURES Convenience Cranking System The high-efficiency crank system is counter-balanced to allow two adults to be lifted to maxim um height with very little effort in less than 45 seconds. Self-leveling Ground Contacts Automatic self-leveling of lift on uneven ground. Tow Bar Tow bar with integral brake release allows towing by tarmac t[...]

- 5 - 4. MOBILIFT AX / AXR SPECIFICA TIONS Model AX AXR Weight 880 lb. 920 lb. Height 77" 114" Width 72" 72" Length 90" 90" Lift platform size 15"x 60" 15"x 60" Ground ramp length 48" (slope 1:11) 48" (slope 1:11) Bridge ramp length 77" 77" Maximum lifting height 73" 110&quo[...]

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- 7 - 6. OPERA TION DET AILS Bracketed numbers refer to parts that are labeled on figures in Section 8. Operators who are using the lift with the Beech 1900 and Fairchild Metroliner, please refer to special instructions at the end of this section. To Move The Lift: I. Raising Lift onto Wheels a) The first step is to crank the lift up onto its wheel[...]

- 8 - III. Aligning Lift with Aircraft a) Carefully push the lift toward the aircraft and align the ramp with the doorway. b) If there are stairs in place, bring the lift as close as possible to the stairs, there is a bumper [47] on the front of the tow bar to reduce the ch ance of damaging the stair or lift if contact is made. c) If there are no s[...]

- 9 - IV. Stowing the Lift a) Park the wheelchair lift away from the aircraft with the wheels up, or in an enclosure, so there is no possibility of it causing damage to aircraft or other airport equipm ent. b) If the lift could be subjected to high winds it should be fastened securely to a permanent fixture or be stowed inside an enclosure. An opti[...]

- 10 - III. 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 aircr[...]

- 11 - IV. Raising the Lift To raise the deck, pull the deck crank handle [15] out and turn it clockwise until the deck is 2 or 3 inches above the sill of the aircraft door. (Note: When the deck height and lift position for a particular aircraft is established, the operator may mark the deck height on the lift post for future convenience.) IMPORTAN[...]

- 12 - VI. Transferring the Passenger to the Aircraft With the bridge ramp in proper position, the attendant on the lift can m ove the passenger across the ramp and into the aircraft. VII. Retracting the Bridge Ramp With the passenger and attendant fully inside the aircraft and clear of the bridge ramp, the operator raises the deck 2 or 3 inches th[...]

- 13 - Operation of the Lift with Beech 1900 and Fairchild Metroliner Operators using either of these aircraft must note th e following special instructions for these difficult-to- access planes. In both cases, an experienced spotter must be positioned at the propeller to protect it, because of the proximity of the spinner tip to the airplane door.[...]

- 14 - Fairchild Metro With the Metro proceed as follows, referring to diagrams at the end of these instructions: 1. Station an experienced person 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 o . In order to do this, lift post A[...]

- 15 - Fairchild Metroliner Path of travel follows lift post A Mobilift positioned for use 8. GENERAL OPERATING NOTES:[...]

- 16 - a) When cranking the lift, the operator should maintain a slight outward pull on the crank handle. This ensures the handle does not tend to fold while cranking. b) When cranking the lift up, the more weight there is on it, the harder it will be to crank. Cranking the deck down will feel about the same as cranking up because of the patented l[...]

- 17 - 7 . MAINTENANCE The wheelchair lift is safety equipment. It must be inspected officially at least once a year, or in high use areas, after every 500 uses. In addition, the day-to-day operator of the lift should make a habit of glancing at the main lifting cables on the left side of the lift for any sign of wear or damage. As with any piece o[...]

- 18 - II. Wheel Bearings Wheel bearings are sealed and do not require any lubrication III. Spare Tire In the event that the spare tire is required, the following procedure should be followed. a) Crank the lift down off of its wheels. Conti nue cranking until the tires are clear of the ground. b) The spare tire can be removed from its m ount by rem[...]

- 19 - require tightening. Since the brake can be released with either the tow bar or push handles, both systems should be checked. Adjust each brake release system individually (4 cables overall). Retighten all cable adjustment locking nuts. If the brakes do not provide sufficient braki ng force when the push handles and tow bar are released, the [...]

- 20 - 9. MOBILIFT AX / AXR COMPONENTS Top View 1 (Deck not shown)[...]

- 21 - Top View 2[...]

- 22 - Rear View[...]

- 23 - Drive System[...]

- 24 - Side View[...]

- 25 - Parts List 11.Main Deck 12.Ground Ramp 13.Bridge Ramp 14.Corner Post 15.Deck Crank Handle 16.Wheel Crank Handle 17.Push Handle 18.Ground Ramp Release Handle 19.Bridge Ramp Extension Crank 20.Tow Bar 21.Return Cable 22.Lifting Cable 23.Deck Handrail 24.Drive Shroud 25.Drive Chain 26.Balance Spring 27.Front Lift Brake 28.Rear Lift Brake 29.Bra[...]

- 26 - 10. SUGGESTED MINIMUM INSPECTION REPORT Mobilift AX / AXR Wheelchair Lift, (Minim um inspection once per year)  1. Perform a complete general visual inspe ction for loose fasteners and for dama ged or missing components.  2. W ith the deck at ground level, a 10 lb. (5 kg) pull on the middle of each of the outer lifting cable s should s[...]

- 27 -  23. Check that the autom atic leveller bar is free to move when the lift is on its wheels.  24. W ith the deck raised to approximately 36 inches (90 cm ), check that the bridge ra mp rolls out and returns sm oothly using its crank handle. It should not be possible for the ramp to be pushe d in or out without using the crank.  25. C[...]