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Backpacker Series
I I I . I N S TA L L AT I O N
Figure 1. Transit Screw Removal
WARNING! Release the “DOWN” button when
the lift platform touches the ground. Do not
allow the motor to run after the lift platform
has touched the ground. Allowing the motor
to run will increase the pressure on the lift
platform and may result in product or vehicle
damage.
Wiring Harness Installation
The wiring harness is approximately 25 ft. (7.62 meters)
long and will accommodate most vehicles.
NOTE: You may wish to perform a practice run
before installing the wiring harness. Route a piece
of light rope (equivalent to the gage of the wiring
harness) along the anticipated path observing
contact points, potential rubbing/chafing points,
and any sharp edges. Remove sharp edges with
a fine grade file, then treat the steel with a rust
inhibitor or metal sealant.
WARNING! Route the wiring harness through
the vehicle rather than under the vehicle to
avoid coming in contact with sharp edges,
extreme temperatures, moving parts, and
roadway debris. Power shorts may occur if
wires come in contact with hot exhaust or
sharp edges.
WARNING! Never attach the wiring harness to
a secondary power source. Do not attempt to
use trailer wiring to power the lift system. The
wiring harness must be connected directly to
the vehicle battery.
Follow these steps to route the Backpacker Series
wiring harness:
1. Route the lift system wiring harness (starting at the
lift) through the interior of the vehicle.
See figure 3.
TRANSIT SCREW
WASHER
Figure 2. Rubber Bushing Location/Installation
WARNING! Avoid routing the wire harness where it will interfere with or become pinched by the
securement system.
2. Conceal the harness behind or under the interior panels (there should be existing holes)
.
Be certain
that the harness is protected with a rubber grommet when passing it through the metal panels and
into the engine compartment.
3. Inside the engine compartment, secure the harness to the firewall and the inner fender with plastic
wire tires. Use care not to cause abrasions to the wiring harness. It is important to secure the wiring
harness at various points along its run of the vehicle.
WARNING! Do not cut or shorten the wiring harness. If the harness is too long, coil the excess wire
and secure it with plastic wire ties.
4. Remove the 15-amp fuse from the wiring harness.
See figure 3.
5. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black (grounding) wire to the negative (-)
terminal of the vehicle battery.
RUBBER BUSHING
RUBBER BUSHING
