Cutting The Gear Rack - Harmar Mobility Vantage SL400 Installation And Service Manual

Vantage Stair Lift

CUTTING THE GEAR RACK

Pay close attention to the
instructions and guidelines below
to ensure a proper cut on the gear
rack. If you have any questions
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please consult our technical service
MANUAL
department at 800-833-0478.
Gear Rack Cutting Rules
Total length of gear rack equals total rail
•
length minus 10.5 inches.
The shortest length a section of gear rack can
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be cut is 22 inches long due to the spacing of
the screws.
Each section of gear rack must have at least
•
two mounting screws.
If the required length measures to the middle
•
of a gear tooth, make the cut at the nearest
tooth root (the thinnest part of the gear
teeth).
If the cut falls on a screw hole, increase the
•
length by one tooth.
Each section of gear rack is 46" long.
1. Use the Gear Rack Configuration Form to determine
the length of the gear racks.
Depending on the length of your rail
you will need to cut either one or two
pieces of gear rack.
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2. Cut either one or two pieces of gear rack
depending on your configuration.
3. Insert the gear rack pieces into the top of the rail.
4. Lightly tighten the rack with the hex screws.
5. Refer to pages 18 & 19 for timing the gear rack.
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PREPARATION - CUTTING THE GEAR RACK
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GEAR RACK CONFIGURATION FORM
Total Rail Length =
(Total gear Rack Needed) =
(Smallest Possible Length) minus 22 inches
(working inches) =
number of full gear rack pieces
If remainder is < or = 24 inches, add this to the
22 inch cut. You will only need to make one cut.
If remainder is > 24 inches, cut one piece at
remainder and one piece at 22 inches. You will be
making two cuts.
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minus 10.5 inches
divided by 46
remainder