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manual override mode of the lift. A lift door design consisting of a horizontally hinged lift platform
egress door mounted within a vertical motion pantograph baggage door is a preferred design.
2.13.6.2 LIFT INSTALLATION
The installation of the RICON Mirage model F9F-DE001 lift or approved equal to the coach structure
as well as the installation of the lift door into the sidewall of the coach shall not affect the structural
integrity of the coach. There shall be no tray above the wheelchair lift.
The parcel rack module above the wheelchair lift platform area shall be permanently removed to
provide additional headroom. The modified rack shall be professionally finished at all ends.
The heating and air ducts shall be rerouted around the lift area to ensure proper interior air
conditioning/heating airflow and distribution.
A passenger chime tape switch shall be mounted on the sidewall at the two (2) wheelchair securement
positions.
Each coach shall have adequate information decals installed which details the proper lift operation in
both the normal and manual modes of operation.
2.13.6.3 LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS
Lighting for the lift areas shall be designed to exceed Title 13 and ADA standards. Lighting shall be
provided to effectively illuminate the lift area. Light shall be wired through the keyed master switch on
the driver's dash and shall automatically illuminate when this switch is in the "ON" position. The
lighting design shall minimize the effect of glare on passengers entering the bus through the wheelchair
lift door. During lift operation, the street surface shall be illuminated to a minimum of six candlepower
a distance of 3 feet beyond the external dimensions of the lift platform once deployed and lowered.
Additional lighting shall be provided to insure illumination of the instruction placard and the manual
override pump when it is in use.
2.13.6.4 SECUREMENT SYSTEM
The vehicle interior shall permit the securement of two (2) forward facing wheelchair passengers in
which the primary position shall be on the street side of coach directly across from lift. Securement
areas shall be a minimum 30" x 48" (762 mm x 1,219 mm) as required by ADA.
The securement system shall be a Q-Straint “QRT Plus” wheelchair restraint system or approved equal.
A separate three-point belt securement shall be provided to effective secure the occupant.
To further secure the passenger during the lift operation, a retractable seat belt strap shall be provided at
the ingress/egress area of the lift platform. A minimum 10.5” (267mm) high barrier shall also be
provided at the rear of lift area for additional passenger protection.
2.14 ROOF VENTILATORS/ESCAPE HATCH