Harmar Mobility AL010 Installation & Service Manual

Harmar Mobility AL010 Installation & Service Manual

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AL001
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OUTSIDE
AL300
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AL570
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INSTALLATION &
SERVICE MANUAL
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06DEC19 | 630-00106 Rev A

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  • Page 1 AL001 AL003 AL010 AL015 AL030 AL050 AL100 AL100HD AL160 OUTSIDE AL300 AL300HD AL300RV AL301XLHD AL301XL AL500 LIFTS AL500HD AL560XL AL560 AL570 AL570XL AL580 AL580XL AL580-HDX INSTALLATION & SERVICE MANUAL 06DEC19 | 630-00106 Rev A...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........4 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS ........21 Device Name: Harmar Outside Vehicle Lifts .....4 Hold-Down Foot Height Setting ......21 Read and Understand .............4 AL100, AL160 & AL300 Wheel Cradle Adjustments ............ 22 SAFETY ..............5 AL560 &...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Section 1 Introduction DEVICE NAME: HARMAR OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS Indications of Use: The intended use of the Outside Vehicle Lift is to lift, secure and transport an unoccupied mobility device for patients or mobility- impaired persons.
  • Page 5: Safety

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 2 SAFETY Section 2 Safety SAFETY DEFINITIONS REQUIRED PRACTICES This safety alert symbol appears with NOTE: Installation of this lift requires one person, as safety statements. It means attention, long as the one person follows installation instructions, become alert, your safety is involved! has completed training, has obtained certification on Please read and abide by the message...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION Section 3 Preparation Installations may vary to some degree, but below are • Allen Wrench: the basic tools to have on hand for an Outside Vehicle • 1/8" Lift installation. • 3/16" If you have any questions, concerns or comments, •...
  • Page 7: Checking The Box Contents

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION CHECKING THE BOX CONTENTS DO NOT Before installing the lift, review each part against LIFT FROM the packaging checklist to ensure that all parts have MOTOR been included. If any parts are missing or damaged, COVER immediately contact the dealer who sold the lift.
  • Page 8: Vehicle Hitch

    USED SCOOTER AL003 _____ ball, 1, 2, 3 or 5 _______ 25 lb AL010/050 ____ 1, 2, 3 or 5 _______ 71 / 67 lb AL105 AL015 _________ 1, 2, 3 or 5 _______ 65 / 70 lb AL030 _____ ball, 1, 2, 3 or 5 _______ 49 lb...
  • Page 9: Hitch Adapters

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION HITCH ADAPTERS The effective range of the hitch adapter varies slightly if the lift is equipped with the standard AL107 hitch The hitch adapter plugs into the vehicle’s trailer hitch post. See Figure 3-4. and acts as the interface between the lift and vehicle.
  • Page 10: Hitch Adapter Size Chart

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION HITCH ADAPTER SIZE CHART WARNING To find a hitch adapter that will ensure proper lift Only use Harmar-approved hitch adapters with functionality. Reference the chart below. Harmar lifts. Hitch expanders and extenders are strictly prohibited—using them or any other HV: Distance from the ground to the bottom after-market accessory may result in damage to opening of hitch receiver...
  • Page 11 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 3 PREPARATION APPLICATION WITH STANDARD APPLICATION SWING-AWAY Class Part# Description *AL1236HD HEAVY DUTY: 6" DROP 20"—24" ≤ 8" ≥ 5" 18"—22" 0"—8" ≥ 5" *AL1238 STANDARD: 8" DROP 24"—26" ≤ 8" ≥ 5" 22"—24" 0"—8" ≥ 5" *AL1238HD HEAVY DUTY: 8"...
  • Page 12: Installation

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Section 4 Installation WIRING THE VEHICLE Improper wiring is the main cause of operation problems with a vehicle lift. Follow the wiring instructions with care. Installing a wiring harness first will ensure there is power to the lift during the installation process and allows the motor to do the lifting for you.
  • Page 13 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 6. Examine the retaining flanges on the pin, as they NOTICE may have become damaged during the process of routing wire through the vehicle. These If the installation process requires the wiring harness retaining flanges are crucial to securing the pins to run on the underside of the vehicle, direct the inside the connector.
  • Page 14 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Tech Note: Motor Testing 8. Attach the black wire first to the negative terminal and red wire last to the positive NOTE: Troubleshooting with a test light or voltage meter terminal on the battery. See Figure 4-7. may lead to a false reading.
  • Page 15: Hitch Adapter Installation

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Optimizing Hitch Height 2. Attach the hitch post to the lift, but DO NOT You can change the height of the lift by adjusting the hitch adaptor’s orientation and location on a standard overtighten it. hitch adaptor.
  • Page 16: Swing-Away Or Hitch Post Installation

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION SWING-AWAY OR HITCH POST INSTALLATION 1. Fasten the hitch adaptor to the vehicle hitch. 3. Position the open box hehind the vehicle and See Figure 4-11. connect the wiring harness together. See Figure 4-13. Connect Power to the li[ Figure 4-13...
  • Page 17: Al030 Power Tote Installation With

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Swing-Away Adjustment Screw AL030 POWER TOTE INSTALLATION WITH BALL If the model was purchased with a swing-away MOUNT HITCH ADAPTOR option, read the following installation instructions. Not needed for AL105L. 1. With the swing-away closed, loosen the nut. 1.
  • Page 18 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 4 INSTALLATION Standard equipment shipped with AL030 Power Tote. (AL030 can also be upgraded with Class 3 and Class 2 hitch adaptors) Ball Mount Hitch Adaptor and Stabilizer WARNING Do not attempt to mount up from under Flat Bar. 3.
  • Page 19: Chair Preparation

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 5 CHAIR PREPARATION Section 5 Chair Preparation Anchor Plate Installation A lift with four securement straps offers two options for attaching strap hooks to the chair—the anchor 1. Remove the seat from the chair. plate or the U-bolt kit. The lift includes both sets of options.
  • Page 20: U-Bolt Hardware Kit

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 5 CHAIR PREPARATION U-BOLT HARDWARE KIT Ensure that the loop extends to the outside of the chair so the user can attach the strap hooks. The U-bolts are used with power chairs or scooters Each chair is slightly different, so the U-bolt that do not have a center seat post.
  • Page 21: Lift Adjustments

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS Section 6 Lift Adjustments HOLD-DOWN FOOT HEIGHT 2. Raise the platform until you hear the motor clutch, which indicates the top of travel. The SETTING hold-down foot should be above the scooter’s The setting of the hold-down foot is critical to the deck.
  • Page 22: Al100, Al160 & Al300 Wheel Cradle Adjustments

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS 4. Adjust the top nut, so the top of the nut CAUTION measures 21/4" to 2 1/2" above the top of the hold-down arm. Once the measurement has Do not rotate the stationary nut; otherwise, it been set, DO NOT adjust the top nut or the will change the pressure that was previously set.
  • Page 23: Al560 & Al560Xl Platform Adjustments

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS The cradle’s flat bar and platform ramp should contact the wheel between specific positions: See Figure 6-7. x 12 o’clock (largest gap) (smallest gap) x 12 Figure 6-8 1. Estimate the chair’s center position depending on the entry preference (driver’s side or passenger’s side).
  • Page 24: Al560 & Al580 - Hold-Down Arm Adjustments

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS AL560 & AL580 - HOLD-DOWN ARM ADJUSTMENT 1. Position the chair onto the platform after the cradles have been adjusted. See Figure 6-10. Figure 6-12 4. Lower the platform approximately 2" to 3" and allow the arm to drop along with the seat.
  • Page 25: Al580-Hdx

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS AL580-HDX The AL580-HDX is built to accommodate most of the complex mid-wheel power chairs produced by major Higher or lower arm settings can be achieved by removing the top manufacturers. The wheel cradles are preset for the shaft collar, retracting T-handle, and re-inserting arm from above Quantum Edge 2.0 and Edge 3.0 Power Bases.
  • Page 26 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS The ideal setup has the front frame about 1/2" above the platform rail. > 3/4” Platform rail has BATTERY TRAY 1/2” a slight lean back so that the chair’s Figure 6-20 bottom battery tray rests on the •...
  • Page 27 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE The wheel chock’s hole is designed to be off center, allowing 1/2" increments. Rotate the wheel chock 180 degrees to move the ramp by 1/2". See Figure 6-23. Figure 6-25 Start by laying both angled portions of the ramps on the angles of the wheel chocks and rest on top of the stationary ramps as indicated.
  • Page 28 OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 6 LIFT ADJUSTMENTS 6. Reattach the ramps using a #2 Phillips 7. Test the positioning by running multiple cycles, screwdriver. See Figure 6-28. loading and unloading the power chair. Be sure the end user is informed and comfortable with positioning the chair on the platform.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Section 7 Troubleshooting 2. Examine both voltage and current. As an The following procedures are reserved for the approved installer/dealer. Do not attempt these alternative, isolate sections of the lift wiring procedures without the proper knowledge of the using the process of elimination with a known- automotive electrical circuitry.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Table

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • The lift does not operate. Bad electrical Check and clean all connections that might be loose connection(s)/Circuit or dirty. The lift motor requires quality electrical • The lift operates slowly or breaker connections to operate at full capacity.
  • Page 31: Manual Override

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Extra length of wire leads to Wire was provided for the The extra wire is provided in case a swing-away option the lift motor. optional swing-away. is used with the lift. If a swing-away is not installed, coil the extra wire and zip-tie it to the frame, out of the way of any moving parts.
  • Page 32: Motor Cover Wiring Schematic

    OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS: SECTION 8 MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC Section 8 Motor Cover Wiring Schematic POLE REVERSING SWITCH KEY SWITCH ACTUATOR LIFT CIRCUIT LIGHT BREAKER 12 V BATTERY VEHICLE HARNESS MOTOR COVER TRAILER PLUG LIGHT Outside Vehicle Lifts: Installation & Service Manual 06DEC19 | P/N: 630-00106 REV A...
  • Page 33 NOTES Outside Vehicle Lifts: Installation & Service Manual 06DEC19 | P/N: 630-00106 REV A...
  • Page 34 NOTES Outside Vehicle Lifts: Installation & Service Manual 06DEC19 | P/N: 630-00106 REV A...
  • Page 35 NOTES Outside Vehicle Lifts: Installation & Service Manual 06DEC19 | P/N: 630-00106 REV A...
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