Harmar Mobility AL350 Installation & Owner's Manual

Harmar Mobility AL350 Installation & Owner's Manual

Hitch-mounted scooter and powerchair lift, capacity: 350 lbs

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AL350
Installation & Owner's Manual
Read and understand this manual thoroughly before
attempting to install or operate the lift. If you have any
questions, please contact your Authorized Harmar Dealer or
Harmar's Technical Service Department.
P 800-833-0478 | F 866-234-5680 | TECH@HARMAR.COM
P/N: 610-00065 Rev A
AL350 Hitch-Mounted
Scooter and Powerchair Lift
Capacity: 350 lbs
www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478
Dealer Name & Contact Information:
Serial # of Your Lift:

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  • Page 1 AL350 Installation & Owner’s Manual www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Powerchair Lift Capacity: 350 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1: Owner OPERATING YOUR LIFT General Operation .........3 Using a Swing-Away ......6 Manual Override ........8 SAFETY & MAINTENANCE Section 2: Installer PREPARATION Tools Required ..........11 Unpacking the Lift ........12 Installation Overview .......13 INSTALLATION Wiring the Vehicle ........15 Vehicle Hitch ..........18 Hitch Adapters ...........
  • Page 3: Section 1: Owner

    Always verify wheels are captured by cradles or bars. Please consult your dealer on the specifics of your application. Figure 3-2 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 4 Operating Your Lift SECTION 1 : OWNER 3. SECURING THE CHAIR Ensure Chair or Scooter is Powered Off. You may wish to raise the platform halfway, using the ‘UP’ toggle switch, in order to avoid having to bend over while you attach straps.
  • Page 5 Damage to your chair, lift, vehicle may occur. Take the lift to your nearest dealer and have it evaluated prior to further use. AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 6: Using A Swing-Away

    Operating Your Lift SECTION 1 : OWNER SWING-AWAY OPENING THE SWING-AWAY 1. Remove Safety Pin [Figure 6-3] The Swing-Away allows you to easily swing the installed auto lift away from the back of the AL105L AL105L vehicle for convenient access to the trunk or lift AL105 AL105 gate.
  • Page 7 CAUTION Stay clear of the latching mechanism WARNING SAFELY CLOSED SAFELY CLOSED WRONG WRONG Figure 7-2 Always install the safety pin. WARNING Figure 7-3 Figure 7-1 Figure 7-4 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 8: Manual Override

    Operating Your Lift SECTION 1 : OWNER MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event of a power failure, for example Disconnect power from lift if your car battery dies, your lift can still BEFORE attempting manual operate using the Manual Override system. WARNING override.
  • Page 9: Safety & Maintenance

    Inspect the lift condition often. ANY parts are worn or damaged, DO NOT USE THE LIFT. Immediately contact the dealer you purchased the lift from for repairs. Figure 9-1 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 10: Section 2: Installer

    Safety & Maintenance SECTION 2 : INSTALLER CAUTION! Drive the scooter off in REVERSE. When the scooter is clear of the platform, raise the platform by pushing up on the UP/DOWN switch. Figure 10-1 MAINTENANCE This Outside Lift is designed to be as trouble free as possible; however, some basic maintenance will ensure that it continues to offer reliable use for years to come.
  • Page 11: Preparation

    Specifically Specifically NEEDLE NOSE 3/8” 7/16” 1/8” PLIERS 7/16” 3/16” 1/2" 1/2" 5/16” 9/16” 9/16" 3/4" 3/4" MARKING #2 FLAT HEAD #2 PHILLIPS HEAD IMPLEMENT SCREWDRIVER SCREWDRIVER TAPE MEASURE AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 12: Unpacking The Lift

    Preparation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER UNPACKING THE LIFT Check the box contents. Review each part against the packaging checklist to ensure that all parts have been included. 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.
  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    See pages 19-20. Install Hitch Adapter that fits the application. Install Hitch Post (shown) or swing-away. See pages 21-24. AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 14 Preparation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER 4. Connect power to the lift. [Figure 14-1] Insert and turn key. Press ‘DOWN’ to extend the lift. [Figure 14-2] c l e c l e Connect power Connect power to the lift to the lift Figure 14-1 Figure 14-2 5.
  • Page 15: Installation

    DO NOT • run wiring where it can be moving parts / hot parts such as exhaust. snagged by road debris. continued AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 16 Installation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER • If the harness is too long, coil the excess wire and secure it to the vehicle frame/bumper with the COIL ANY EXCESS COIL ANY EXCESS WIRE HERE WIRE HERE supplied wire ties. [Figure 16-1] OR SHORTEN OR SHORTEN DO NOT...
  • Page 17 +12V Tail Parking Light wire or any +12V source HOT when troubleshooting. vehicle's lights are turned on, or ignition is in "ACC" mode. Figure 17-3 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 18: Vehicle Hitch

    Installation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER VEHICLE HITCH Outside Lifts require a vehicle that can accept a 1. Calculate the weights of the lift, Class 2 or 3 hitch. The vehicle should be wired mobility device, and, where applicable, with a standard 4 connector trailer wiring. the Swing-Away option.
  • Page 19: Hitch Adapters

    Harmar's Technical Service Dept. Service Dept. AL126 AL127 AL126 AL127 H128 H128 Standard Class 2 Standard Class 2 Class 2 Extra long Class 2 Extra long Class2Short Class2Short Figure 19-4 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 20 Installation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER HITCH ADAPTERS (Con’t) Figure 20-1 The effective range of the Hitch Adapter changes slightly if the lift is equipped AL107 with the standard Hitch Post. [Figure 19-1] or if it’s equipped with a tail gate/hatch accessibility option, either the AL105 AL105L...
  • Page 21: Hitch Post Mount

    C L A S C L A S HHCS, HHCS, 1/2-13 x 3-1/2 or 4"" 1/2-13 x 3-1/2 or 4"" Figure 21-2 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 22 Installation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER INSTALLING THE HITCH ADAPTER 1. Attach hitch adapter to hitch post orientated properly according to the application’s Hitch Height. [Figure 22-1] 2. Attach Hitch Post to lift. Do NOT over tighten. 3. Slide Hitch Adapter into vehicle’s hitch receiver.
  • Page 23: Swing-Away

    Swing-Away positioned properly according to the application’s Hitch 1/2-13 x 3-1/2" ( x3 ) Height. [Figure 23-2] Attach Swing-Away to lift. Do NOT over-tighten. Hardware supplied in hardware pack AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 24 Installation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER 2. Slide Hitch Adapter into vehicle’s hitch receiver.[Figure 24-1] Fasten Adapter according to hitch class. Figure 24-1 1/2" Hex 1/2" Hex Nyloc Nut Nyloc Nut C L A S C L A S THREADED HOLE THREADED HOLE HHCS, HHCS,...
  • Page 25: Chair Preparation

    3. Attach the Anchor Plate in the center of the seat plate with the holes on each end extending evenly on each side of the seat. Figure 25-2 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 26: U-Bolt Kit

    Chair Preparation SECTION 2 : INSTALLER Each chair is slightly different so the U-bolt Installing U-Bolt Hardware Kit placement will differ among models and The U-bolts are used with power chairs or manufacturers. Place the U-bolts towards the scooters that do not have a center seat post. On center of the seat if possible.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    They may give false indications. MOTOR MOTOR LIGHTS UP LIGHTS UP DEAD DEAD AUTO MOTIVE VOLT AGE EXAGGERATED EXAGGERATED TES T LIGHT METER TEAR OR CHAFF TEAR OR CHAFF Figure 27-2 AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting SECTION 2 : INSTALLER PROBLEM PROBLEM License plate light does not work. Extra length of wire leads to the lift motor CAUSE CAUSE Four-prong connector is not wired. Wire was provided for optional Swing-Away SOLUTION The license plate light runs from the SOLUTION four-prong trailer plug located on the vehicle harness that powers the...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    1 - - 6X1.00, SS WASH-0 25-0 62--0 06-RH-SS WASHER, FLAT, 1/4", SS B " WASH-0 50-1 37--0 12-RH-SS WASHER, FLAT, 1/2", SS WASH-0 50-1 50--0 12-RH-P WASHER, FLAT, 1/2", PLASTIC AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 30: Exploded Views

    Exploded View SECTION 2 : INSTALLER | www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478...
  • Page 31 Exploded View AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 32 Exploded View SECTION 2 : INSTALLER | www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478...
  • Page 33 NYLOCK, 1/2-13, ZP NUT-0 50-13-NYLOCK-Z WASHER, FLAT, 1/2" ID X1.06 OD X .0 "TH, ZP WASH-0 50-1 06-0-08-RH-Z WASHER, FLAT, 1/2" ID X1.37" OD X 0.12TH, ZP WASH-0 50-1 37--0 12-RH-Z AL350 Hitch-Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...
  • Page 34 Notes | www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    VEHICLE LIFT Warranty – ONE YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS AND RETURN WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF PRODUCT INSTALLATION. Mail to Harmar, 2075 47th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234. Harmar warrants to the owner of the Vehicle Lift manufactured by us to be free from defects in mechanical and electrical components (parts) for a period of one (1) years, provided that the products have been installed, maintained and operated properly by an Authorized Harmar Distributor or Certified Harmar Installer.
  • Page 36 AL350 www.harmar.com | 800-833-0478 Installation & Owner’s Manual 2075 47th Street Sarasota, Florida 34234 P/N: 610-00065 Rev A...

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