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Hybrid Lifts Installation and Owner’s Manual www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478 AL600 Universal Hybrid Lift Capacity: 350 lbs. AL690 Side-Door Hybrid Lift Capacity: 275 lbs. Read and understand this manual thoroughly before Dealer Name & Contact Information: attempting to install or operate the lift. If you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Harmar Dealer or Harmar’s Technical Service Department.
Figure 3-2 platform from either side. Figure 3-3 2. Secure the Chair. Each corner of the AL600 platform has a restraint attached, with a hook on the end. Place each hook in either the anchor plate slot or in each U-bolt. [Figure 3-2] Pull the loose end of each restraint tight.
LOADING & SECURING YOUR CHAIR 1. Lower the Lift Platform. Using your remote control, lower the lift platform until it reaches the ground and becomes level. 2. Drive Chair/Scooter onto Platform. Drive the chair or scooter onto the platform so that the heaviest portion is closest to the lifting tower (this is usually under the drive wheels, motor(s) and battery locations).
Do not add to or modify any part of the lift system without first consulting the lift manufacturer. .Any modifications may void warranties, as well as, hinder the structural integrity of the lift. AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3...
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Safety & Maintenance SECTION 1 : OWNER MAINTENANCE This Hybrid Lift is designed to be as trouble-free as possible, but as with any mechanical device, regular maintenance will help ensure that it continues to offer reliable and safe use for years to come.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact our Technical Service Department at 800-378-6648 or tech@harmar.com. AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
Preparation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER TOOLS REQUIRED Installations may vary to some degree, but below are the basic tools to have on hand for an Hybrid Lift installation. WIRE CUTTERS ALLEN WRENCH SET SOCKET SET WRENCH SET Speci cally Speci cally Speci cally 1/8”...
If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately contact the dealer who sold the lift. Do not attempt to install or use a lift that has missing or damaged parts. AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3...
(If you skip this step, use a 12V shop battery.) 2. Remove Seating & Determine Lift Placement. AL600 AL690 Remove seating. For AL600 (page 14) this is usually the third row; for AL690, (page 22), second row. 43" 55"...
Figure 11-2 INSTALL BASE AS INSTRUCTED LATER IN MANUAL. RE-ATTACH TOWER ONCE BASE IS MOUNTED IN VEHICLE. RE-CONNECT 4 WAY & LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTORS. Figure 11-3 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
Wiring the Vehicle SECTION 2 : INSTALLER Improper Wiring is the #1 Cause of Problems in the Operation of a Vehicle Lift. Follow the Wiring Instructions Carefully The vehicle wiring harness is located in the hardware Figure 12-1 pack. The harness is manufactured to comply with SAE J1128 requirements.
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AUTOMOTIVE VOLTAGE TEST LIGHT METER Figure 13-4 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
1. Remove 3rd Row Seating. [Figure 14-1] Figure 14-1 2nd ROW SEATING 2. The AL600 Leg must be mounted between 32” and 42” from the internal surface of the closed back 2nd ROW SEATING door of the vehicle. [Figure 14-2] CENTER 42”...
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Find hole from inside vehicle and drill 3/8” hole down through vehicle’s floor. USE EXTREME CAUTION Avoid Gas Tank, Fuel / Brake / Electrical Lines CAUTION Figure 15-2 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Installation - AL600 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER With Removable 3rd Row Seating 7. Place mounting washers on bolts, on top of mounting flange on lift. Place ½” lock washers onto bolts. Thread ½-13 nuts onto bolts. 1/2-13 Hex Nut 1/2 Split Lock...
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17-5] Test full motion of lift into and out of the vehicle. Be sure lift is level and no obstructions interfere with platform travel. Tighten all fasteners from all steps at this time. Figure 17-5 Figure 17-3 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
Installation - AL600 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER With Folding 3rd Row Seating 4. Attach brackets together and fasten using NOTE: A BA-02 Kit is needed for this installation. supplied hardware. [Figure 18-4] More detailed instructions on BA-02 installation will be provided with the BA-02 Kit.
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[Figure 19-1] Figure 19-1 Figure 19-3 9. The AL600’s leg will need to be mounted between 32” and 42” from the internal surface of the 10 B. If Seat Attachment Points are NOT Available: closed back door of the vehicle.
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Installation - AL600 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER With Folding 3rd Row Seating 13. Place mounting washers on bolts, on top of mounting flange on lift. Place ½” lock washers onto bolts. Thread ½-13 nuts onto bolts. 1/2-13 Hex Nut 1/2 Split...
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Be sure lift is level and no obstructions interfere with platform travel. Tighten all fasteners from ALL steps at this time. Figure 21-5 Figure 21-3 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
Installation - AL690 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER 1. Remove 2nd Row Seating. [Figure 22-1] 3. Front Leg Attachment Figure 22-1 2. Installing the Front Leg. The AL690’s front leg must be mounted between 42” and 52” from the internal surface of the closed side door of the vehicle. Examine floor area for remaining seat attachment points that are recessed into the floor.
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24-36" False floor support available when applicable for vehicles with Stow & Go seating. (2nd row seats must be removed) FRONT LEG " " Figure 23-3 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Installation - AL690 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER Rear Leg Attachment (con't) 4B. If Seat Attachment Points are NOT Available: Look under vehicle in approximate area where leg will need to be mounted. [Figure 24-2] Figure 24-1 4A. If Seat Attachment Points ARE Available: See Figure 24-2 Figure 24-1 for mounting diagram.
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Place 1/2" split lock washers onto bolts. Thread 1/2-13 nuts onto bolts. If no assistant is available, follow instructions on page 11 to avoid injury. WARNING AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Installation - AL690 SECTION 2 : INSTALLER 6. Plug Hand Controller into lift. [Figure 26-1] Figure 26-1 7. Connect to vehicle harness. [Figure 26-2] From vehicle harness ( installed on page 12) BLACK BLACK FROM VEHICLE HARNESS FROM LIFT ( FROM BATTERY ) Figure 26-2 9.
2. Loosen the screws that attach the plate to the Figure 27-4 seat. Allow enough room to slide the anchor plate between the seat and the seat plate. [Figure 27-2] Figure 27-2 AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Chair / Scooter Preparation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER ANCHOR U-BOLTS ALA580 U-BOLT HARDWARE KIT Use U-Bolts with Power Chairs or Scooter that do SEAT POST not have a center seat post. SEAT POST For power chairs or scooters without a center seat SEAT POST post, the seat is normally attached to a tubular frame.
INSULATION scooter battery. REMOVED FOR CLARITY 1 2 V R E A D I N G MOTOR LIGHTS UP DEAD EXAGGERATED TEAR OR CHAFF AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Troubleshooting SECTION 2 : INSTALLER APPLY KNOWN GOOD POWER PROBLEM DIRECT TO MOTOR B A T T E Lift does not operate or lift operates slowly or S H O P MOTOR REPLACE intermittently MOTOR CAUSE APPLY KNOWN GOOD POWER DIRECT B A T T ER SH O P Bad electrical connection(s) / Circuit breaker...
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SOLUTION Adjust position of chair or scooter on platform. In some cases, a scooter plate can be added to the platform to allow more offset. AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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Service Notes SECTION 2 : INSTALLER Service Description: Service Date: Performed By: Service Description: Service Date: Performed By: Service Description: Service Date: Performed By: | www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478...
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN. AL600 & AL690 Hybrid Installation & Owner's Manual TEC0020 2018JAN3 P/N: 630-00025 Rev D...
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