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Outside Vehicle Lifts:

  Installation & Service Manual

06DEC19  |  P/N: 630-00106 REV A

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OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS:

 

SECTION 6

LIFT ADJUSTMENTS

Section 6

Lift Adjustments

HOLD-DOWN FOOT HEIGHT 

SETTING

The setting of the hold-down foot is critical to the 
function of the lift and may cause damage to the lift, 
scooter and/or person if improperly adjusted. Adjust 
the hold-down foot using the following instructions 
to ensure proper pressure to the scooter. 

1. 

With the platform on the ground, run both nuts 
down onto the hold-down foot, so the foot will 
not catch onto the scooter’s deck. Drive the 
scooter onto the platform, from left (driver’s 
side) to right, until the rear wheels are positioned 
in the cradle bar assembly. Stop when the rear 
tires contact the ramps of the platform.  
See Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1

2. 

For AL160, be sure that the frame of the scooter 
is in contact with the platform. The front wheel 
may have to be rotated.

CAUTION

!

2. 

Raise the platform until you hear the motor 
clutch, which indicates the top of travel. The 
hold-down foot should be above the scooter’s 
deck. See Figure 6-2.

CLICK

CLICK

CLICK

CLICK

CLICK

CLICK

SCOOTER

DECK

Figure 6-2

3. 

Raise both nuts on the hold-down foot and allow 
the foot to rest on top of the scooter’s deck. 
While holding the stationary nut, run the bottom 

nut up to the hold-down 

arm and hand-tighten. 
Lift the hold-down arm 
up to eliminate slack 
and to ensure the arm 
is at its highest point. 
There should be pressure 
on the deck of the 
scooter and the bottom 
lock washer should be 
compressed from the 
bottom nut.  
See Figure 6-3.

Hold-Down Foot

Cradle Bar

Stationary 

Nut “Hold 

Tight”

Hand-Tighten 

Nut

Hold-Down Arm

Hold-Down Foot

Run Up 

Nut

Run Both 

Nuts Down

Figure 6-3

Summary of Contents for AL010

Page 1: ...106 Rev A INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL AL001 AL003 AL010 AL015 AL030 AL050 AL100 AL100HD AL160 AL300 AL300HD AL300RV AL301XLHD AL301XL AL500 AL500HD AL560XL AL560 AL570 AL570XL AL580 AL580 HDX AL580XL...

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Page 3: ...ntents 7 Vehicle Hitch 8 Hitch Adapters 9 Hitch Adapter Size Chart 10 INSTALLATION 12 Wiring the Vehicle 12 Hitch Adapter Installation 15 Swing Away or Hitch Post Installation 16 AL030 Power Tote Inst...

Page 4: ...AND UNDERSTAND Read and understand this manual prior to installation or operation Having an overall understanding of the lift and proper installation techniques will help you save time energy and avo...

Page 5: ...ment weather conditions that jeopardize the technician s safety or ability to complete the installation in a safe manner Tents canopies or other outdoor provisions that help protect the work area from...

Page 6: ...Crimping Tool Work Lights Wired or Wireless Soldering Gun Iron Labeler for Wiring First Aid Kit Box Cutter Torque Wrench REQUIRED TOOLS Socket Set 3 8 7 16 1 2 9 16 3 4 Wrench Set 7 16 1 2 9 16 3 4 1...

Page 7: ...w 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 o...

Page 8: ...4 The receiver tube of the hitch must be installed parallel to the ground This is a requirement and not a recommendation as an improperly installed hitch affects the operation of the lift Note that so...

Page 9: ...e hitch class by measuring the inside of the receiver on the trailer hitch See Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 NOTE Some shallow hitches for example hitches blocked by spare tires may call for a short hitch ada...

Page 10: ...8 7 5 2 6 16 0 7 5 2 AL1262 STANDARD 2 DROP 18 20 7 5 2 16 18 0 7 5 2 AL1265 STANDARD 4 25 DROP 20 22 7 5 2 18 20 0 7 5 2 AL127 EXTRA LONG 6 18 7 5 10 5 2 6 16 7 5 10 5 2 AL1272 EXTRA LONG 2 DROP 18 2...

Page 11: ...SHORT 6 DROP 20 24 4 3 5 18 22 0 4 3 5 AL125HD HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LONG STANDARD 6 18 7 5 13 5 5 6 16 7 5 13 5 5 AL1252 EXTRA LONG 2 DROP 18 20 7 5 13 5 5 16 18 7 5 13 5 5 AL1252HD HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LONG...

Page 12: ...black connector This black connector goes to the trailer hitch area where the lift will mount See Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 2 Start routing the wiring harness at the vehicle s battery Join the black wire...

Page 13: ...operate correctly See Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Letters are molded into plastic Seals B l a c k W i r e R e d W i r e B A B Black A Red Hinged Retainer CORRECT Adjust by prying out slightly IF NEEDED Pro...

Page 14: ...ting NOTE Troubleshooting with a test light or voltage meter may lead to a false reading When you probe for 12 volts the reading may indicate a connection even though the connection may not necessaril...

Page 15: ...e 10 HITCH ADAPTOR INSTALLATION 1 Attach the hitch adaptor to the hitch post ensuring that the adaptor is properly oriented with the post according to the application s hitch height See Figure 4 09 Fi...

Page 16: ...away or hitch post to the hitch adaptor See Figure 4 12 Figure 4 12 3 Position the open box hehind the vehicle and connect the wiring harness together See Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 4 Stand the lift up u...

Page 17: ...re 4 15 Figure 4 15 4 Verify the T handle opens freely NOTE There should be slight tension when pulling the T handle 5 Verify the upper arm is locked and does not move See Figure 4 16 Figure 4 16 AL03...

Page 18: ...FTS SECTION 4 INSTALLATION 3 Adjust for bumper height See Figure 4 19 Figure 4 19 OR X X Do not attempt to mount up from under Flat Bar WARNING Ball Mount Hitch Adaptor and Stabilizer Standard equipme...

Page 19: ...cooter that has a center seat post See Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 The anchor plate should extend about 11 2 out from the side of the cushion To secure the chair to the lift the user can attach the strap ho...

Page 20: ...e that the loop extends to the outside of the chair so the user can attach the strap hooks Each chair is slightly different so the U bolt placement will differ among models and manufacturers Place the...

Page 21: ...of the platform See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 2 For AL160 be sure that the frame of the scooter is in contact with the platform The front wheel may have to be rotated CAUTION 2 Raise the platform until y...

Page 22: ...lift CAUTION Figure 6 4 5 Lower the platform about 5 to relieve pressure from the scooter s deck While holding the stationary nut in place run the bottom nut up to the hold down arm and tighten See F...

Page 23: ...ts Figure 6 8 1 Estimate the chair s center position depending on the entry preference driver s side or passenger s side Locate the drive wheel s position See Figure 6 7 Adjust the two main cradle pos...

Page 24: ...3 Loosen the two bolts and nuts in the back of the vertical tube See Figure 6 12 Allow the arm assembly to lower until the arm contacts the seat Figure 6 12 4 Lower the platform approximately 2 to 3...

Page 25: ...ons can change the overall ground clearance and some options change the center of gravity Every installation must be checked and validated to ensure that as much of the wheel is captured before the wh...

Page 26: ...far too the driver s side of the vehicle move the passenger side wheel chock away to create a bigger opening See Figure 6 20 Figure 6 20 Using a 3 16 hex drive and 7 16 wrench remove the bolt and nut...

Page 27: ...lace the entry ramps See Figure 6 25 Start by laying both angled portions of the ramps on the angles of the wheel chocks and rest on top of the stationary ramps as indicated With the ramps laying on t...

Page 28: ...gure 6 28 Figure 6 28 7 Test the positioning by running multiple cycles loading and unloading the power chair Be sure the end user is informed and comfortable with positioning the chair on the platfor...

Page 29: ...ift wiring using the process of elimination with a known good fully charged 12V automotive battery or a known good fully charged power chair scooter battery 3 Inspect the full length of the wiring har...

Page 30: ...R AUTOMOTIVE TEST LIGHT Figure 7 2 The license plate light does not work The four prong connector is not wired The license plate light runs from the four prong trailer plug located on the vehicle harn...

Page 31: ...aptor to the hitch post on the back of the lift See Hitch Adaptor Installation on page 15 The normal range of lift operation is 5 to 16 to the bottom of the hitch receiver of the vehicle Any higher ve...

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