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From all of us at Harmar, thank you for placing your trust in our 

products and allowing us to be a part of your journey.

For more than 20 years we have been committed to building 

products that help you maintain independence. With a drive to 

empower people to live as they choose, Harmar Lifts Lives.

Beyond vehicle lifts, like the one you’ve purchased, Harmar 

designs and manufacturers Vertical Platform Lifts, award-

winning Stairlifts, and more. 

We strive to be the leading provider of lift-assisting technology 

in your home and on the road. 

Visit harmar.com or speak to your dealer about the other 

solutions available from Harmar. 

THANK YOU

Summary of Contents for AL015

Page 1: ...18MAR2022 630 00105 B OUTSIDE LIFTS OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...endence With a drive to empower people to live as they choose Harmar Lifts Lives Beyond vehicle lifts like the one you ve purchased Harmar designs and manufacturers Vertical Platform Lifts award winning Stairlifts and more We strive to be the leading provider of lift assisting technology in your home and on the road Visit harmar com or speak to your dealer about the other solutions available from ...

Page 3: ...fications 4 General Information 4 SAFETY 6 Safety Definitions 6 OPERATION 7 Special Cautions 7 Lowering the Lift 8 Positioning the Mobility Device onto the Platform 8 Securing the Mobility Device 9 Raising the Lift 9 Unloading the Mobility Device 10 Stowing the Platform 10 Swing Away 10 Opening the Swing Away 11 Closing the Swing Away 12 MAINTENANCE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 Manual Override 14 MOTOR C...

Page 4: ...ons Any alterations to the equipment without written authorization by the manufacturer will void the warranty PURCHASING INFORMATION If you have questions concerning the operation and maintenance of your Outside Vehicle Lift please contact your dealer Please ensure that you fill out the separate warranty form and return it within ten 10 days of installation to register your lift TECHNICAL SPECIFIC...

Page 5: ...r on the specifics of your application if you have questions Always drive slowly over rough terrain such as potholes unpaved roads railroad tracks speed bumps or other uneven surfaces Excessive loads and rough driving will damage your lift and will not be covered by the warranty Stop using the lift immediately if you notice any damage Do not attempt to transport a mobility device with a compromise...

Page 6: ...ssage that follows the safety alert symbol NOTE Indicates a condition that should be followed in order for the lift to function in the manner intended Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a situation which can cause damage to ...

Page 7: ...he dealer that you purchased the lift from to schedule repairs Do not enter steep driveways straight on Enter and leave at an angle to the street so that the lift does not drag on the ground Do not move the vehicle with the platform down If the vehicle is driven with the lift in the DOWN position the lift and or the vehicle will be damaged Check with a dealer to make sure a new mobility device is ...

Page 8: ... vehicle begins to rise This will damage the lift NOTICE POSITIONING THE MOBILITY DEVICE ONTO THE PLATFORM 1 Slowly walk the mobility device onto the platform 2 Maneuver the mobility device until it is positioned at the center of the platform or the drive wheels are resting within the wheel cradles depending on the lift and chair model See Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 IMPORTANT Positioning the mobility d...

Page 9: ...or straps has enough tension to secure the device NOTICE On some scooters it may be necessary to temporarily move the steering tiller forward to clear the hold down foot as it lowers into the lock down position Some scooters have pneumatic air inflated tires If your scooter has this type of tire be sure the tires are properly inflated Improper inflation will change the deck height of the scooter a...

Page 10: ... AL050 requires the platform to be manually lifted upright until it reaches the locking position when the lift is completely raised See Figure 3 6 DO NOT leave the lift s platform on the ground Keep the platform in the upright and stowed position when not in use or when leaving the vehicle NOTICE Figure 3 6 SWING AWAY The Swing Away allows the lift to be swung away from the back of the vehicle for...

Page 11: ...hicle See Figure 3 10 Pull T handle Figure 3 10 The Swing Away opens up from the closed position to allow full access to the vehicle s cargo area NOTE On the AL105L model the platform must be pushed down and away from the vehicle to release the latching mechanism See Figure 3 11 Figure 3 11 ONLY open the Swing Away on level ground Failure to open the Swing Away on level ground may result in losing...

Page 12: ...igure 3 12 Figure 3 12 2 When the Swing Away is fully closed the T handle will be fully retracted See Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 3 Install the safety pin See Figure 3 14 Be sure to stay clear of the latching mechanism to avoid personal injury See Figure 3 13 Safety Pin must be installed before transit to avoid damage and injury See Figure 3 14 WARNING Figure 3 14 AL105L AL105 Install Safety Pin ...

Page 13: ...y six 6 months under hard conditions or extreme weather Lower the platform to the ground and clean the tube with mineral spirits WD 40 or a good solvent When clean grease the square vertical tube shaft with high grade water resistant grease such as boat trailer wheel bearing grease See Figure 4 1 Check for paint chips and touch up bare metal Use a good black enamel or lacquer to inhibit rust You m...

Page 14: ...tor just spins and doesn t move down or up take the lift to a dealer MANUAL OVERRIDE In the event of a power failure for example if the car battery dies the lift can still be raised or lowered using the manual override system Always disconnect the power from the lift by unplugging the lift harness from the vehicle harness before attempting to use the manual override to avoid electrical shock or ac...

Page 15: ...0 00105 B 15 MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT SECTION 6 SECTION 6 MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY VEHICLE HARNESS KEY SWITCH LIFT LIGHT TRAILER PLUG MOTOR COVER LIGHT ACTUATOR POLE REVERSING SWITCH B R O W N 12V ...

Page 16: ... are installed or defects in Harmar products caused by defects in any part of the vehicle upon which the product is installed This warranty does not cover maintenance or adjustments Harmar will not be charged for labor consequential damage or repair expenses Harmar will not under any circumstances be liable for the loss of the use of its products or loss of time This warranty becomes null and void...

Page 17: ...HASER INFORMATION Name Address Phone Email ADDITIONAL INFORMATION How did you hear about Harmar Harmar Dealer Internet Magazine Which Friend or Acquaintance Saw Harmar product somewhere Other I purchased my Harmar lift because of Style Appearance Harmar Representative Previous Experience Ease of Use Recommendation Price Value PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS AND RETURN WITHIN TEN 10 DAYS OF PRODUCT INST...

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Page 20: ...1500 Independence Blvd Suite 220 Sarasota FL 34234 800 833 0478 www harmar com ...

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