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Section  5 -  Installing the AL400 Continued 

 
IMPORTANT!  Make sure that the Post is seated completely down into the white Power Base bushing.  If there is any 
wobble to the post, rotate it in the base bushing until it drops completely onto the pin located in the bottom of the base 
unit.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE LIFT IF THE POST IS NOT SECURELY SEATED IN THE BASE!  
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ROTATING MOTOR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY!  
 

NOTE:   The lift is factory set to rotate 190 degrees for passenger (right) side applications.  However, the lift 
can be configured for right or left side applications by changing the orientation of the Post. This can be  
accomplished using the following steps: 

 
 

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Figure  5.3 
Offset Post Option 

Figure  5.4 
Adjustable Strap 

             1.  Pull out the Bolt from the bottom of the Post by removing lock nut and pulling the bolt through. 
 
             2.  Press the OUT button until the motor hits the rotation limit and stops rotation (the lift stops itself).  Because 
             the Shear Pin is removed, the Lifting Arm is not coupled to the Power Base and may not turn on its own.   
             Position the Lifting Arm manually so it is pointing straight out the back of the vehicle.   

              3.  The hole for the bolt in the Post should be lined up to allow the bolt to be inserted.  Insert the bolt and put 
              lock nut on the end.  You may need to rotate the Lifting Arm slightly to get the holes to line up. 
 
              4.  Using the Hand Control, swing the Lifting Arm through its entire range of motion to check for interference.  
              Also, close any doors to check that the lift does not interfere.  Adjust the Power Base location and Lifting Arm 
              height as necessary.  The Lifting Arm should rotate until it is pointing straight out the back of the vehicle and 
              then stop itself. 
 

NOTE: 

When using the Offset Arm Conversion, the Lifting Arm should rotate until it is pointing perpendicular to the 

side of the vehicle and stop itself.  Also, pay particular attention that the Lifting Arm rotates in far enough to load the 
scooter. 
 

Follow the Operator Instructions to Load and Unload the scooter of chair from the vehicle to test operation and 
clearances. 

Determine if the scooter or chair will need to be moved closer to the lift or further from the side of the vehicle.  
This will be done by adjusting the location of the Strap Roller on the Lifting Arm.  The Lifting Arm is factory pre-
assembled with the strap out at the furthest extent and may need to be adjusted to fit a particular application. 

Measure the distance the scooter should be moved to clear any obstacles. 

To move the Strap Roller, remove the Split Ring (like on a key chain) from the Clevis Pin.  Pull out the Clevis Pin 
and Strap Roller and replace it in the desired hole location.  Holes on the Lifting Arm are on one inch centers. 
(See Figure #5.4) 

Recheck all fasteners. 

 
Refer to the instructions included with your docking device for information on preparing the scooter or power chair for 
use with the Universal Inside Lift. 

Summary of Contents for AL055

Page 1: ...arize themselves with this entire manual The manual will be divided into the following sections for easy reference Section 1 Unpacking the Lift Section 2 Vehicle Preparation Section 3 Wiring the Vehic...

Page 2: ...400 Fully Powered Lift Figure 1 3 AL055 Economy Lift Package Check List Hardware Package Lifting Arm 1 Contents include Post 2 Vehicle Wiring Harness 7 Base 3 Switch Harness 8 Strap Hook Assembly 3 In...

Page 3: ...r headroom for operation Be sure and check during trial fit that a full range of mo tion can be achieved without any roof or lift gate interference 37 headroom required for AL055 Spare tire storage So...

Page 4: ...le you may cut the double wire and reassem ble it with butt connectors Always locate the wiring harness where it can not be snagged by road de bris and away from the vehicles gas tank 4 If the harness...

Page 5: ...5...

Page 6: ...e tires etc when drilling holes for mounting hardware The Hand Control has two plugs on it One the male plug attaches to the Vehicle Wiring Harness that was in stalled earlier The other the female plu...

Page 7: ...holders etc With the docking device positioned directly under the Strap Hook lower the Lifting Strap using the DOWN button on the Hand Control until the Strap Hook can be engaged into the docking devi...

Page 8: ...e to do so could result in the scooter or chair swinging toward the vehicle or operator Raise the scooter or power chair using the UP button until the scooter or chair is just above the trunk lip Caut...

Page 9: ...directly under the Strap Hook lower the Lifting Strap using the DOWN button on the Hand Control until the Strap Hook or C Arm can be engaged into the docking device installed on the scooter or chair...

Page 10: ...wing the scooter or chair out of the vehicle carefully ensuring that the scooter does not contact the vehicle With the scooter or chair positioned away from the vehicle lower the lift using the DOWN b...

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Page 12: ...be compensated for by adding 3 8 washers to the mounting hardware under the base VERY IMPORTANT Always mount the base so it is level Caution If the set screws on the base do not contact the Leg Exten...

Page 13: ...es to line up 4 Using the Hand Control swing the Lifting Arm through its entire range of motion to check for interference Also close any doors to check that the lift does not interfere Adjust the Powe...

Page 14: ...icle with the front tires even with the vehicle s rear bumper If preparations need to be made to secure the scooter or power chair for transport such as parking brakes or wheel chocks do these now Dea...

Page 15: ...or chair out of the vehicle carefully insuring that the scooter does not contact the vehicle With the scooter or chair positioned away from the vehicle lower the lift using the DOWN button Continue l...

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Page 17: ...hex screw on the Adjustment Collar move the Lifting Arm to the desired height and retighten the collar The Hand Control has two plugs on it The male plug attaches to the Vehicle Wiring Harness that w...

Page 18: ...skets crutch holders etc With the docking device positioned directly under the Strap Hook lower the Lifting Strap using the DOWN button on the Hand Control until the Strap Hook can be engaged into the...

Page 19: ...aight down Failure to do so could result in the scooter or chair swinging toward the vehicle or operator Raise the scooter using the UP button until the scooter or chair is just above the trunk lip Ca...

Page 20: ...irectly under the Strap Hook lower the Lifting Strap using the DOWN button on the Hand Control until the Strap Hook or C Arm can be engaged into the docking device installed on the scooter or chair Ho...

Page 21: ...ooter or chair out of the vehicle carefully ensuring that the scooter does not contact the vehicle With the scooter or chair positioned away from the vehicle lower the lift using the DOWN button Conti...

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Page 23: ...Hook contacts the Strap Roller mounted on the Lifting Arm Contact will result in damage to the lift A properly adjusted and operated lift will avoid this Caution Insure that the scooter or chair is f...

Page 24: ...trol Do this for only a second or two The lift vehicle scooter or chair may be damaged if continuous power is left supplied to the unit PROBLEM Lifting arm is slow to swing in out AL400 only Possible...

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