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Mobility Care Autochair Compact User Manual

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  • Page 1 Compact User Manual...
  • Page 2 Safety Guidelines WARNING! The hoist is only intended to be installed by an Accredited Autochair Dealer or an Autochair installer. Do not attempt to install the hoist yourself. The following symbols are used to identify warnings and important details throughout this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ......................4 SAFETY ..........................5 OPERATION ........................8 REMOVING & REPLACING ..................14 TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ..............16 WARRANTY ........................17 TECHNICAL ........................18 Compact www.autochair.co.uk...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new hoist manufactured by Autochair Ltd Please read through these instructions thoroughly before operating your hoist. All models of this product are very powerful in both the UP (lifting) and DOWN (lowering) as well as the IN (into vehicle) and OUT (out of vehicle) operation.

  • Page 5: Safety

    2. Safety Product Safety Symbols Please study the symbols below to ensure you understand them completely. They are used on the hoist and in the manual to identify warnings and mandatory or prohibited actions. Read and follow all directions in this manual. Maximum lifting capacity.
  • Page 6 2. Safety LIFTING CAPACITIES This hoist is designed to lift a maximum weight dependent on the version that you have purchased. Check this by referring to labels on the lift arm. Under no circumstances should the hoist exceed the stated lifting capacity.
  • Page 7 2. Safety VEHICLE POSITIONING Be sure your vehicle is parked on flat, level ground and the handbrake is engaged before attempting to lift a mobility product. Before lowering ensure that the hoist is fully out of the vehicle, otherwise your mobility device may come into contact with your vehicles bumper.

  • Page 8: Operation

    3. Operation - Loading LOADING A MOBILITY DEVICE Power Button Power status indicator light Power On Power Off 1. Locate the power control box. This will normally be 2. Press the power button to switch on the unit. This mounted on the A-Frame. will be indicated by a red light when switched on.
  • Page 9 3. Operation - Loading 7. Position the mobility device so that the lifting 8. Press and hold the down button to lower the points align with the spreader bar. boom. Keyhole Plates Karabiner Clips 9. Engage the keyhole plates/karabiner clips 10.
  • Page 10 3. Operation - Loading Right Hand Installs 13. Press and hold the LEFT button to move the 14. Guide the scooter into the boot, ensuring there mobility device inwards. Rotate the mobility device is adequate clearance for the boom and mobility as it moves inwards.
  • Page 11 3. Operation - Unloading UNLOADING A MOBILITY DEVICE 1. If you have a restraint system fitted, this should 2. Locate the power control box. It is usually first be disengaged. mounted to the side trim of the boot compartment. Power Button Power status indicator light Power On...
  • Page 12 3. Operation - Unloading Left Hand Installs Right Hand Installs 7. Press and hold the LEFT to swing the hoist 8. Press and hold the RIGHT to swing the hoist outwards. outwards. 9. Press and hold the down button to lower the 10.
  • Page 13 3. Operation - Unloading Left Hand Installs Right Hand Installs 13. Press and hold the RIGHT button to move the 14. Press and hold the LEFT to move the hoist hoist inwards* inwards* Power Button Power status indicator light Power On Power Off...

  • Page 14: Removing & Replacing

    4. Removing & Replacing REMOVING 1. Rotate the spreader bar to disconnect the hook. 2. Remove the spreader bar from the boom. 3. Ensure the system power is OFF and unclip the 4. Remove the Retaining Pin (R-Clip) from the top red and black connectors.
  • Page 15 4. Removing & Replacing REPLACING 1. Rest the upper mounting lug onto the longer 2. Rotate the hoist and align the bottom mount with upper pin before aligning the lower pin. The hoist the actuator arm and engage the pin through the should slide smoothly down into place.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    5. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problem Solution No power to the unit • Make sure the hoist is switched on. Check the power light is on. • Turn the hoist off and back on again and retry. • Check the fuse. This is next to the car’s battery. A spare fuse is supplied. •...

  • Page 17: Warranty

    6. Warranty PRODUCT WARRANTY The warranty period for the hoist is detailed in your contract. This warranty will cover any defects of workmanship or function. The warranty does not cover any incorrectly installed hoist’s or one with damaged mechanical or electrical components due to incorrect use or damage.

  • Page 18: Technical

    7. Technical BOOM A-FRAME (RIGHT HAND) IN/OUT ACTUATOR IN/OUT ACTUATOR FIXING PLATE (RIGHT HAND) ACTUATOR PIN RETAINING PIN (R-CLIP) SPREADER BAR PIVOT POST (RIGHT HAND) UP/DOWN ACTUATOR (RIGHT HAND) 10. SPREADER BAR STRAP 11. KEYHOLE PLATE Right Hand Install BOOM A-FRAME (LEFT HAND) IN/OUT ACTUATOR IN/OUT ACTUATOR FIXING...
  • Page 19 7. Technical 12. CONTROL BOX 13. HANDSET 14. HANDSET CABLE Spreader Bar Options 4 Point Lift Attachment with Karabiner 2 Point Lift Attachment Karabiner and Key Hole Plates Wheelchair Lifting 4 Point Lift Attachment Key Hole 4 Point Lift Attachment Karabiner Strap Plates WARNING!
  • Page 20 Your Dealers Details: 0800 009 2326 service@autochair.co.uk www.autochair.co.uk...