Summary of Contents for VMI Elite
- Page 1 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite Installation Manual March, 2003 Installation Manual 1-800-348-VANS www.vantagemobility.com...
- Page 2 VMI will reimburse for repair labor for thirty (30) days from the warranty commencement date at a rate of not more that $45.00 per labor hour. VMI will, under no circumstances, reimburse for the time it take to install the lift.
- Page 3 ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE WARRANTY. The lift serial number can be found on the silver sticker on the winch of the Elite lift. Record this number and all other requested information on the card, detach it from the larger portion of the warranty record and mail to VMI postage paid.
- Page 4 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite Installation Manual March, 2003 Dog Bone Track Bars Manual Override Bolt Elite Winch Packing List: Front Qty. Description Brackets Winch Unit Track Trolley Platform Manual Override Handle Dog Bone Bars Front Brackets Nylon Retaining Strap Installation Wiring...
- Page 5 Principle of Operation The Elite lift is powered by two 12 volt, DC electrical motors wired to the electrical system of the vehicle. The UP and DOWN functions operate when one of the motors turns a drive screw which propels the platform along a steel track.
- Page 6 Place the track assembly inside the vehicle with the electric motor towards the front of the vehicle. The Elite lift will require approximately 56” from the rear load line of the hatch. At the rear of the track assembly, the motor extends 10” above the inside floor surface of the vehicle.
- Page 7 March, 2003 Installation Manual 3.2.4 Extension. The Elite lift will extend 28” from the interior floor surface of the vehicle to the ground. Measure the total height to ensure that the Elite lift will reach the ground when fully-extended. 3.2.5 Bumper Clearance.
- Page 8 1/2” washers and the 1/2” -13 Nylock nuts provided, start the nuts on the J-bolts, but do not tighten at this time. In the event that the vehicle in which you are installing the Elite does not have dog bones available, bolt the dog bone bars directly to the floor of the vehicle.
- Page 9 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite Installation Manual March, 2003 Attach the Track to the Dog Bone Bars Lay the track in the vehicle such that the back edge is 1” behind the load line. It may be necessary to cut into the plastic threshold if the base unit is too long for the cargo area of the vehicle. Pass the 3/8”...
- Page 10 Wire the battery side of the fuse directly to the battery and then connect the auxiliary side of the fuse to the Elite harness. Connect the negative terminal directly to the negative pole of the battery. Reconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle to the negative pole on the battery.
- Page 11 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite Installation Manual March, 2003 Install the Winch Assembly Ensure the four wheels are attached to the protruding axles and align them with the track. Slide the winch head unit onto the trolley assembly completely. Using the two 3” bolts and nuts provided, close out the end of the trolley track to trap the winch head unit as shown below.
- Page 12 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite Installation Manual March, 2003 3.10 Connect the Electrical System Plug in the two harness plugs to the winch unit. Plug in the optional pendant switch to the winch unit. CAUTION!! ENSURE THAT THE HARNESSES TRAVEL FROM THE DRIVE SCREW ASSEMBLY IN FRONT...
- Page 13 Do not allow the platform to “ hover” over the track for the duration of its inward travel. The Elite lift was designed with a 3 degree angle to the winch.
- Page 14 COULD OCCUR. MOVE THE VEHICLE TO LEVEL GROUND BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS PROCEDURE. CAUTION!! OPERATING THE UNIT WITH THE HATCH CLOSED MAY DAMAGE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE HATCH AND DESTROY THE SCREW DRIVE MECHANISM ON THE ELITE LIFT. Figure 3-10. Installation of Magnetic Lockout System...
- Page 15 March, 2003 3.16 Program the Remote Transmitters If the Elite lift you are installing has remote transmitters, it may be necessary to program them. During the inspection process at the factory, both transmitters were programmed and were functional. Due to changes in the power supply, it is possible that the transmitters may have lost their program.
- Page 16 6. Keep the unit out of rain or excessive exposure to water. In the event of exposure to water, towel dry the unit to prevent rust or corrosion. 7. Ensure the vehicle is parked on level ground before operating the Elite lift. Do not try to operate the lift with the vehicle parked on sloped ground! To Be Performed Monthly: 1.
- Page 17 DOC8003, Rev. B Elite March, 2003 Installation Manual Elite Wiring Diagram...
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