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Backpacker Series
I V. O P E R AT I O N
BACKPACKER LIFT SYSTEM OPERATION
The Backpacker Lift System is designed to lift an
unoccupied mobility device from the ground into the
cargo area of an SUV or full-sized/mini van for the
purpose of easy transport.
WARNING! The Backpacker Lift System is
intended for the transport of unoccupied
mobility devices only. Do not sit on the
mobility device while activating the lift or
during transport.
WARNING! Make sure the lift system is clean,
dry, and free of obstructions before operating.
NOTE: Prior to carrying your mobility device for the
first time, ensure the platform will remain level with
the device on it.
Steps to level the platform:
1. Place the mobility device on the platform. The
weight of the device will determine the amount of
adjusting needed.
2. Remove the device from the platform for easy
access to the three adjustment bolts located where
the platform connects to the lowering arm.
See figure 8.
3. Use a 3/16 Allen key to turn the adjustment bolts
as needed to level the platform. Make the same
adjustment to all three adjustment bolts.
4. After leveling the platform for your current mobility
device, additional adjustments will not be necessary
until a different mobility device will be carried.
Follow these steps to load a mobility device with
the Backpacker Lift System.
1. Press and hold the “DOWN” button.
See figure 9.
The lift will move the vehicle to its farthest forward
stop, then lower to the ground. Once the platform
has reached the ground, release the “DOWN”
button.
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.
NOTE: The lift motor is equipped with a slip clutch,
which emits a ratcheting noise at the end of each
horizontal (in and out) movement. This sound is
normal and does not indicate a problem with your
lift system.
Figure 8. Platform Adjustment Bolts
Figure 9. Hand Control
