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AmeriGlide Accessibility Solutions Hercules II Hybrid Verti cal P latform Lift INSTALLATION GUIDE Please read this installation guide carefully to ensure correct installation of the Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Rev. August 15th, 2018 p/n: 999355-0021...
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This manual describes how to install the AmeriGlide Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift. The AmeriGlide Hercules II Hybrid is a sleek and compact vertical platform lift that is designed for today’s modern residences. The Hercules II Hybrid model provides the user with a seamless and safe experience.
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Hercules II Hybrid design. No person or company is authorized to change the Hercules II Hybrid design without authorization and the express written consent of AmeriGlide, Inc.
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IMPORTANT FOR THE INSTALLER The AmeriGlide Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift shall be installed and serviced only by an authorized AmeriGlide, Inc. Dealer only. The authorized dealer should refer to this guide for installation and servicing. For Care & Troubleshooting, please refer to the Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift Owner’s Manual.
Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift. SITE REQUIREMENTS The Hercules II Hybrid must be installed on a Supporting Wall and Floor that is capable of supporting the minimum load and standards as laid out in the Technical Drawings.
HARDWARE LIST Before beginning installation, please inspect and check the box contents. Report any missing or damaged parts to your dealer. All Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lifts come with a Standard Hercules II Hybrid Hardward Kit. HERCULES II HYBRID HARDWARE KIT...
NOTE AND KEEP THE SAME HEX BOLT CONFIGURATION FOR LATER REASSEMBLY. Carriage Roller Assembly Side Roller Calibration Set Screw and Nut. Hex Bolts (3/8”-16 X 3-1/4”) Support Bracket Hex Bolts CARRIAGE AND RAIL ASSEMBLY (3/8”-16 X 3”) HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Bracing WARNING WHEN MOUNTING THE RAIL ASSEMBLY TO THE SUPPORTING WALL. ALWAYS USE THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES THAT INTERSECT THE RAIL AND THE HORIZONTAL BRACING WHEN MOUNTING RAIL ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORTING WALL. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Rail Assembly. THE MEASURED HOLE SHOULD BE CENTERED TO THE RAIL ASSEMBLY. 2. After measuring and verifying the correct measurements, cut out the hole. WARNING THE HOLE MUST BE CENTERED TO THE RAIL ASSEMBLY HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
INSTALL Wood Screw (#8-1-1/2”) Drive Unit Shield 1. Insert the Drive Unit Shield into position. 2. Attach the Drive Unit Shield to the Supporting Wall studs using 6 Wood Screws (#8-1-1/2”). HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
1. Loosen the Set Screws located on Locking Bearing and on the Drum Shaft Drum Shaft. Locking 2. Slide and remove the Drum Shaft Bearing and Key. Drum Shaft Set Screw Locking Bearing Set Screw HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
ENSURE THE SET SCREWS ARE FIRMLY FASTENED TO THE DRUM KEY AND SHAFT. ENSURE THAT THE THERE IS AT LEAST ONE AND A HALF TURNS OF CABLE AROUND THE DRUM SHEAVE HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
2. Install the Cable Detection Assembly. Ensure the space between the Bottom of the Pad and the Cable is the width of two cables. Solenoids Drive Motor Cable Detection Pad Cable Detection Assembly Hex Bolt (3/8”-16 x 3/4’’). HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
1. Locate the Drive Motor Power Cable (Rolled up near the Control Panel). 2. Wire and connect the Drive Motor Power Cable to the Drive Motor using the provided Electrical Diagram. Drive Motor Solenoid Drive Motor Drive Motor Power Cable Control Panel HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
2. Before installing the batteries, ensure that the Protective Plate is properly installed in the Tower underneath the batteries. 3. Place the two 12V Batteries into position and wire according to the Wiring Diagram. FIG. X PROTECTIVE PLATE Control Panel Cover 12V Battery HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
3. Attach the Steel Wire Rope to the Wedge Sockets. Side Roller Calibration Set Screw and Nut. Carriage Roller Assembly Hex Bolts (3/8”-16 X 3-1/4”) Support Bracket Hex Bolts (3/8”-16 X 3”) SIDE VIEW OF AN INSTALLED WEDGE SOCKET HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
ENSURE THAT THERE IS NOT TOO MUCH TENSION ON THE TIMING BELT. EXCESSIVE TENSION ON THE TIMING BELT CAN DAMAGE THE TIMING BELT AND COMPROMISE OTHER COMPONENTS. Timing Belt Speed Governor Assembly Timing Belt Tension Release Assembly Bracket Tension Release Spring HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
IS MINIMAL. TOO MUCH SLACK WILL RISK THE FLAT CABLE BEING PINCHED BETWEEN THE CARRIAGE AND CONTROL PANEL. Horizontal Bracing Cabin Control Panel Flat Cable Bracket and 2 Pan Head Screws (#10 X 1”) HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Wire and connect the Hercules II Hybrid to the main power supply WARNING The Hercules II Hybrid Vertical Platform Lift requires a 110VAC-15 AMP grounded electrical circuit and a GFCI protected circuit. Verify with Technical Drawings and Electrical Diagram before wiring.
ENSURE THAT THE LIMIT SWITCH BRACKETS DON’T MOVE WHEN THE CAM PASSES BY. WARNING ENSURE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE MECHANICAL STOPS AND THE TOP OF THE CARRIAGE ROLLER IS 1-7/16”. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Brake Mechanism Eye Bolt Pull Cable Entry WARNING MANUAL LOWERING THE PLATFORM MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM CABLE BOX OF 50 UP AND DOWN CYCLES FOR THE EMERGENCY LOWERING DEVICE TO WORK. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
2. Install the Toe Guards using 3 Elevator Floor Truss Bolts (1/4-20 x 3/4”). For 90° builds one of the Toe Guards can be replaced by using a reinforcement Toe Guard guard. Truss Bolt HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
FLAT HEAD MACHINE BOLTS (1/4”-20 X 1”) NOTE THE BOTTOM ANGLE IRON (3) IS INSTALLED UNDER THE CABIN SIDE WALL (1). THEY BOTH WILL BE FASTENED TO THE FLOOR LATER IN STEP 23. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Hex Bolt (1/4”-20 x 1”) CAUTION ITS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE CABIN SIDE PANELS ARE LEVEL. OFTEN DUE TO THE CABIN FLOORING, THE CABIN SIDE PANELS WILL NEED TO BE SHIMMED. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
2. Attach the Inner Cabin Panel to the Carriage using 2 Truss Phillips Bolts (1/4”-20 x 3/4”), 2 Washers, 2 Hex Nuts Flat Head Machine Bolts (1/4”-20 x 1”) Emergency Exit Top Frame Self-ClInching Nut Inner Cabin Side Panel Truss Phillips Bolt (1/4”-20 x 3/4”) Carriage HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
Hex Bolt (1/4”-20 x 3/4”) 0° REAR WALL Cabin Assembly NOTE IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO, INSTALL THE INTERIOR FINISHINGS TO THE CABIN BACK PANEL. REFER TO STEP 22 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
3. Wire and connect the COP to the Control Panel using the provided electrical diagram. Phone Mounting Plate COP COVER Truss Phillips #8-32 X 1/2” Truss Phillips Coupling #8-32 X 1” HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
4. Wire the lighting according to the Included Electrical Diagram. Hex Bolt (1/4”-20 X 3/4”) Inner Panel Stop Outer Panel Stop Side Panel Central Panel Cabin Lighting Inner Panel Stop Outer Panel Stop HERCULES II HYBRID INSTALLATION GUIDE AmeriGlide (800) 580-0831 www.AmeriGlide.com...
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