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Lift Installation Instructions
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Power Cable and Ground Cable Installation
Red
Rubber
Boot
Power
Feed Stud
(under boot)
Power
Cable
Floor
Grommet
Ground Cable
Pump Module
CAUTION
Position and secure
ground cable clear
of lift operation.
VL917 pump modules feature a pump mounted ground
cable and an external stud for connection of the lift
power cable. A 1" I.D. plastic grommet is provided for
the power cable and ground cable access hole. Install
grommet, ground cable and power cable as outlined.
Floor Grommet:
Note below-floor obstructions. Check under the vehicle
to determine where the
optimum
through-floor access
is available with
minimum
obstructions. The recom-
mended grommet location is through the floor (pump
side) approximately two to three inches from the pump
module as shown.
Check for obstruc-
tions such as gas
lines, wires, exhaust,
etc. before drilling or
cutting. Failure to do
so may result in
serious bodily injury
and/or property
damage.
WARNING
Use the 1-1/8"
diameter hole saw
to drill the grommet
access hole. Insert
the grommet in the
hole. Use two self-
tap screws to
secure the plastic
grommet.
Lift Ground
Two ground cables are provided. One ground
cable is pump mounted. The second ground cable
is external (battery mounted). Both cables must be
mounted to a common vehicle framing member to
provide
optimum ground.
Pump Mounted Ground Cable:
Route the pump ground cable through the plastic
floor grommet. Position and secure the ground
cable clear of lift operation. Secure the cable to a
main vehicle framing member. Drill a 9/32" diam-
eter pilot hole in the frame. Mount the cable using
a 5/16-18 x 3/4" thread cutting screw.
CAUTION
Position and secure
ground cable clear
of lift operation.
Note:
Remove
undercoating, dirt,
rust, etc. from the
framing member
around the mounting
hole (minimum 5/8"
diameter area). Apply a protective coating of
grease to mounting hole to prevent corrosion.
Failure to do so will void warranty of
certain electrical components
.
Vehicle Battery Ground Cable:
The external battery ground cable supplied
with the lift
must be
connected to the same
vehicle framing member that the pump ground
cable is attached to. Connect the cable to the
negative
(
-
) battery post.
Note:
A 3/8-16 x 1"
bolt and a 13/32" I.D. x 1/2" tubing spacer are
provided for side terminal mount batteries.
Secure the opposite end of the cable to the
vehicle framing member. Drill a 9/32" diam-
eter pilot hole in the frame. Mount the cable
using a 5/16-18 x 3/4" thread cutting screw.
Prepare the cable mounting surface as
previously detailed.