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Outlander Vehicle Lifts:

 Installation & Service Manual

27DEC19  |  630-00133 REV A

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OUTLANDER VEHICLE LIFTS:

 

SECTION 3

PREPARATION

Section 3

Preparation

Installations may vary to some degree, but below 
are the basic tools to have on hand for a Paragon 
Outlander Vehicle Lift installation.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments, 
please contact our Technical Service Department at 
800-378-6648 or [email protected]

RECOMMENDED TOOLS 

•  Stripper, 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

"

•  15/16

"

•  Allen Wrench: 

•  1/8

"

•  3/16

"

•  5/16

"

•  Wire Cutters
•  Needle Nose Pliers
•  No. 2 Flat Head Screwdriver
•  No. 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
•  Marking Implement
•  Tape Measure 
•  Multimeter

UNPACKING THE LIFT

Never attempt to pick up the lift 
from the box, ground or on/off a 
vehicle alone. 

 

RECOMMENDED  

TORQUE TABLE

THREAD 

DIAMETER

TORQUE (FT-LB)

WRENCH 

SIZE

Nylon Lock Nut

Hex Nut

1/4

8

10

7/16

5/16

17

19

1/2

3/8

30

35

9/16

1/2

69

85

3/4

5/8

135

170

15/16

Summary of Contents for PARAGON OUTLANDER Series

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL 27DEC19 630 00133 Rev A FULL DE XL TM OUTLANDER LIFTS INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL from Outlander Full with Retractable Strap Option pictured...

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Page 3: ...commended Torque Table 6 Checking the Box Contents 7 Vehicle Hitch 8 Hitch Adapters 9 Hitch Adapter Size Chart 10 INSTALLATION 11 Wiring the Vehicle 11 Hitch Adapter Installation 14 Swing Away or Hitc...

Page 4: ...D 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 av...

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: ...pper 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...

Page 7: ...re installing the lift review 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...

Page 8: ...t Many hitches are available on the market and all are designed to bear a specific amount of weight See Figure 3 1 The installer must adhere to the vehicle s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating restrictions U...

Page 9: ...chart NOTE The hitch class is usually imprinted directly on the trailer hitch You can also determine the hitch class by measuring the inside of the receiver on the trailer hitch See Figure 3 2 Figure...

Page 10: ...2 HITCH ADAPTER 10 19 6 3 10 12 6 3 MEC123022 HTCASMB1012 HITCH LOWERING TUBE W CLASS 2 HITCH ADAPTER 19 23 6 3 12 16 6 3 Class 3 HTCASMB1020 MEC1801082 UNIVERSAL RISE W CLASS 3 HD 6 10 8 3 N A N A N...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...to 20 amps at some points requiring all of the available wire to flow proper current Poor connections are the main problem associated with a slow intermittent warm poorly performing motor and make the...

Page 14: ...SWING AWAY OR HITCH POST INSTALLATION 1 Fasten the hitch adaptor to the vehicle hitch See Figure 4 9 2 Fasten the swing away or PB adjustable assembly to the hitch adaptor See Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10...

Page 15: ...are specific to your application i e product vehicle for further details Scooter Adaptable Hold Down Foot Kit Installation 1 With the lift installed onto the PB adjustable assembly or swing away remo...

Page 16: ...ce the power chair hold down bar on the seat into the cushion Once secured attach to outer tube with supplied hardware See Figure 4 14 and page 21 for adjustments Figure 4 14 Retractable Tie Down Stra...

Page 17: ...a wheel chock in front of and behind the drive wheels 3 Take note of the adjustment holes the wheel chocks align with on the platform and remove the chocks 4 Remove the mobility device from the lift p...

Page 18: ...of any chair or scooter 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 at...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...the cradle bar assembly Stop when the rear tires contact the ramps of the platform See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 2 Raise the platform until you hear the motor clutch which indicates the top of travel The...

Page 21: ...age to the scooter and or 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 d...

Page 22: ...ure 6 10 This method allows the T handle to remain on the same side as the key and toggle switches If you wish to have the T handle on the opposite side as the key and toggle switches you can flip the...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...f the lift See Hitch Adaptor Installation on page 14 The normal range of lift operation is 5 to 16 to the bottom of the hitch receiver of the vehicle Any higher vehicles will require a different hitch...

Page 26: ...EC19 630 00133 REV A 26 OUTLANDER VEHICLE LIFTS SECTION 8 MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC Section 8 Motor Cover Wiring Schematic CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY VEHICLE HARNESS KEY SWITCH LIFT LIGHT TRAILER PLUG...

Page 27: ...Outlander Vehicle Lifts Installation Service Manual 27DEC19 630 00133 REV A 27 NOTES...

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