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VPL400-X:

 

Install Manual

21JULY2023  |  630-00159 B

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150-0097- HARNESS- PLATFORM GATE

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Summary of Contents for VPL400-X

Page 1: ...21JULY2023 630 00159 B VPL400 X VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...4 Platform Connection 14 Routing Interlock Call Send Wires Inside The Tower 15 Installing Platform Guard Panels Straight Through Configuration 15 Installing A Platform Gate If Required 16 Installing T...

Page 4: ...hat 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 weather or other safety...

Page 5: ...onfiguration CODE STATEMENT The Harmar VPL400 X lift has been designed to meet Safety standard ASME A18 1 2020 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts under section 5 and has been c...

Page 6: ...er CSA B44 1 ASME A17 5 2019 ASME A18 1 SECTION 5 PRIVATE RESIDENCE VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS Section 5 applies to vertical platform lifts installed in or at a private residence for use by the mobility...

Page 7: ...KEY VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT ELEMENTS 1 Top Cap 2 Decal 3 Data Serial Tag 4 Platform 5 Platform Guard Panel 6 Grab Rail if supplied 7 Platform Controls 8 Platform Safety Pan 9 Platform Folding Ramp Pla...

Page 8: ...Manual Lowering Tool 2 Motor Gearbox 3 ACME Screw with Drive and Safety nuts 4 Control Electronics Assembly 5 Tower Frame 6 Tower Legs 7 Wire Channel 8 Over Speed Safety Assembly 9 Motor Contactors 1...

Page 9: ...ad Screwdriver Marking Implement 3 8 Nut Driver Bit with 1 5 min reach or 3 8 socket extension and ratchet Concrete Drill Bits Temporary Power Means Precision Screwdriver Set Yellow 74B wire Nut Ancho...

Page 10: ...ze of the VPL footprint Concrete at the bottom approach to the VPL must be large enough to turn a mobility device around Pay close attention to the slope of existing concrete where the VPL is going to...

Page 11: ...tion site This information must be documented on the evaluation form VPL s weigh between 800 900 lb depending on the height The following may be necessary to assist in positioning Additional Manpower...

Page 12: ...out of the lower slots See Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 4 Position the VPL tower close to the upper landing and stand it up using appropriate material handling processes NOTE Tower frame should only be lifte...

Page 13: ...ox See Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 2 Connect the black wire to the back wire white wire to the white wire and connect the green wire to the green wire See Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 3 Verify that hot neutral and...

Page 14: ...into the Trailing Cable Connectors at the Platform Harness See Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10 Cab Control Cable Safety Nut Cable Platform Gate Jumper Safety Pan Jumper Trailing Cable 3 Move the carriage up...

Page 15: ...hannel See Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Call Send and interlock wires can be routed from the top of the tower into the wire channel and out one of the provided knockouts at the top or the bottom of the tow...

Page 16: ...s are not loose See Figure 4 17 Figure 4 17 INSTALLING A PLATFORM GATE IF REQUIRED 1 Place the gate onto the platform floor and align the gate tabs with the threaded holes on the side panels See Figur...

Page 17: ...Figure 4 21 Figure 4 21 6 Continue routing through the bottom tube and out the other end Install the rectangular caps into the bottom gate tube Create a small notch in the rectangular cap to route th...

Page 18: ...he supplied shoulder bolts and nyloc nuts using 5 32 hex wrench and 7 16 boxed end wrench to tighten the fasteners See Figure 4 25 Figure 4 25 3 Remove the three 3 screws holding the tower skins to th...

Page 19: ...check for a horizontal gap between the upper landing and the platform The gap must be no less than 3 8 and no greater than 3 4 See Figure 4 28 Figure 4 28 INSTALLING THE TOP LANDING GATE NOTE If the c...

Page 20: ...the gate is aligned with the opening See Figure 4 31 Figure 4 31 5 Use the two 2 access holes on each side of the gate to fasten it in place Fasteners are NOT supplied x 2 lag bolts are recommended F...

Page 21: ...t cover from the back cover 3 If there is a lower landing call send replace the lower landing jumper connector with the lower landing cable and route the cable to the lower landing call send and conne...

Page 22: ...ure 4 37 Figure 4 37 SETTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES The upper and lower limit switches are set from the factory will need to be adjusted based upon the landing heights at the installation site 1 Raise the...

Page 23: ...ing pulley and that the pulley is hanging in the tower without hitting any obstacles during platform travel Apply temporary power Verify that the E Stop is functional with no lift movement Manually de...

Page 24: ...box is at a different level than knockout Be sure all wiring is routed clear of the moving carriage and roller wheels inside the tower See Figure 4 41 Figure 4 41 Knockout Wire Channel Junction Box F...

Page 25: ...d prevents travel Landing switches stop the platform at each landing within 1 2 does not coast and opens the gate locks Open doors gates prevent any travel of the platform If not check the platform ga...

Page 26: ...etc You should not leave until the end user or primary lift operator has demonstrated they can use the lift properly PROVIDE OVERVIEW Review all warnings Describe how the lift works and familiarize wi...

Page 27: ...beneath platform base when connecting to carriage INSTALL LANDING GATE Screw to Landing Pre run Wiring INSTALL FASCIA PANEL Attach to Open Areas Under Gate Ensure Smooth Flush No Gaps Protrusions etc...

Page 28: ...platform to confirm it stops travel in the Down direction Travel in the Up direction should not be affected Manually depress the Over Speed Governor OSG switch the switch at the bottom of ACME screw...

Page 29: ...RT WIRING VPL400 X SECTION 6 UPPER LANDING WIRE CONNECTIONS Figure 6 1 150 00144 CABLE UPPER LANDING 130 00640 XXX CALL SEND 130 00682 XXX CALL SEND 130 00817 INTERLOCK WITH PIGTAIL 46221 46222 INTERL...

Page 30: ...RE CONNECTIONS 150 00144 CABLE UPPER LANDING 150 0097 HARNESS PLATFORM GATE 130 00817 INTERLOCK WITH PIGTAIL 46221 46222 INTERLOCK WITH 150 00117 PIGTAIL 46221 46222 INTERLOCK WITH 150 00117 PIGTAIL 1...

Page 31: ...X SECTION 6 LOWER LANDING WIRE CONNECTIONS Figure 6 3 150 00155 CABLE LOWER LANDING 150 0097 HARNESS PLATFORM GATE 46221 46222 INTERLOCK WITH 150 00117 PIGTAIL 130 00682 XXX CALL SEND 130 00640 XXX CA...

Page 32: ...re 7 1 If the brake release switch is enabled the platform may drift This should only be used in emergency lowering situations or during installation Toggle switch should be flipped down during normal...

Page 33: ...n Braking is proportional to motor speed so this brake slows the motor very quickly but does not hold the motor from drifting after it stops The electromagnetic holding brake on the motor is engaged a...

Page 34: ...tool See Figure 7 4 Manual Wrench Break Release Figure 7 4 5 The wrench fits over the 1 4 hex shaft at the end of the drive motor It is designed to be rotated by hand clockwise which will turn the scr...

Page 35: ...platform from drifting with heavy loads Lowering the platform with the brake engaged will require a bit of strength typically the equivalent of being able to lift 20 lb with one arm NOTE Do not attem...

Page 36: ...for any reason the safety pan does not move as intended please contact your dealer Check and ensure that all labels are intact and legible If any safety or warning labels need to be replaced please co...

Page 37: ...VPL400 X Install Manual 21JULY2023 630 00159 B 37 NOTES...

Page 38: ...VPL400 X Install Manual 21JULY2023 630 00159 B 38 NOTES...

Page 39: ...VPL400 X Install Manual 21JULY2023 630 00159 B 39 NOTES...

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