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Read and understand this manual thoroughly before 

attempting to install or operate the lift. If you have any 

questions, please contact your Authorized Harmar Dealer or 

Harmar’s Technical Service Department.

P 800-833-0478  |  F 866-234-5680    |   [email protected]

Dealer Name & Contact Information:  

Serial # of Your Lift:

AL350

Installation & Owner’s Manual

www.harmar.com  |  800-833-0478

AL350 Hitch-Mounted 

Scooter and Powerchair Lift

Capacity: 

350

 lbs

P/N: 610-00065

 Rev A

Summary of Contents for AL350

Page 1: ...contact your Authorized Harmar Dealer or Harmar s Technical Service Department P 800 833 0478 F 866 234 5680 TECH HARMAR COM Dealer Name Contact Information Serial of Your Lift AL350 Installation Own...

Page 2: ...Unpacking the Lift 12 Installation Overview 13 INSTALLATION Wiring the Vehicle 15 Vehicle Hitch 18 Hitch Adapters 19 Lift Installation Hitch Post Mount 21 Swing Away 23 CHAIR PREPARATION 25 Anchor Pl...

Page 3: ...icle begins to rise This will damage the lift IMPORTANT Positioning the chair properly on the platform is critical to ensure it is properly locked onto the lift Always verify wheels are captured by cr...

Page 4: ...he UP toggle switch in order to avoid having to bend over while you attach straps Figure 4 1 x2 Figure 4 2 4 RAISING THE LIFT When the chair is secure use the UP toggle switch to continue raising the...

Page 5: ...h terrain such as pot holes unpaved roads railroad tracks Excessive loads from rough driving will damage your lift and is not covered by the warranty If you notice any damage stop using the lift immed...

Page 6: ...he Swing Away with the chair on the lift You will damage the Swing Away and the lift It will potentially damage the vehicle and the chair Any of these actions will VOID your warranty Figure 8 4 Remove...

Page 7: ...a car door WARNING Stay clear of the latching mechanism Figure 7 1 SAFELY CLOSED WRONG SAFELY CLOSED WRONG Figure 7 2 Figure 7 3 WARNING Always install the safety pin CAUTION Verify that the T handle...

Page 8: ...lt in serious injury WARNING Disconnect power from lift BEFORE attempting manual override 1 Unplug Power to the Lift Figure 8 1 2 Remove the cap on top of the motor Figure 8 2 3 Insert a 3 8 socket wr...

Page 9: ...eave at an angle to the street so that the lift does not drag on the ground Do Not Move the Vehicle with Platform Down If you move with the platform in the down position you will damage the lift mecha...

Page 10: ...moving parts every 30 days Re grease the inside vertical square tube every 30 days in winter or in dirty or dusty conditions Just lower the platform to the ground and clean the tube with mineral spir...

Page 11: ...and any portion of installation or operation please consult our technical service department or authorized mobility dealer Do not attempt to install or use this NOTE The following section is designed...

Page 12: ...eview 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 Do not attempt to insta...

Page 13: ...practically installs itself Read understand this Manual prior to installation or operation Knowing the lift s adjustments and the tips on proper installation techniques will save time energy and avoi...

Page 14: ...t power to the lift Figure 14 1 Insert and turn key Press DOWN to extend the lift Figure 14 2 Figure 14 1 Figure 14 3 Figure 14 2 Figure 16 4 5 When extended 3 or more flip up to vertical Figure 14 3...

Page 15: ...ill mount Figure 15 1 WARNING DO NOT connect the red wire until LAST 2 Begin routing the wiring harness at the vehicle battery Attach the black wire to the negative terminal on the battery Do NOT atta...

Page 16: ...de back of connector and close the hinged retainer 7 Plug connector into the lift 8 LAST attach red wire to the positive terminal on the battery Figure 16 3 If the harness is too long coil the excess...

Page 17: ...the RED WIRE to make a wire splice and achieve the same result Figure 17 3 TECH NOTE MOTOR TESTING Troubleshooting with a test light or voltage meter may give a false indication When you probe for 12...

Page 18: ...ed tongue weight A range of hitches are available capable of bearing different amounts of weight The lift manufacturer suggests the installer observe the vehicle s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating restrict...

Page 19: ...tact Harmar s Technical Service Dept IF H128 Class2Short H124 Class 3 Short X For shallow hitches ex Spare Tire blocked hitches a short Hitch Adapter may be required SOME AL126 Standard Class 2 AL123...

Page 20: ...TACT TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR AVAILABILITY OF LARGER DROP ADAPTERS STANDARD MOUNT AL107 HITCH POST NO SWING AWAY STANDARD MOUNT AL107 HITCH POST NO SWING AWAY SWING AWAY OPTIONAL SWING AWAY OP...

Page 21: ...ter against receiver wall eliminating rattles and lift movement HHCS 1 2 13 x 3 FULLY THREADED 21 SECTION 2 INSTALLER Installation Figure 21 1 Figure 21 2 INSTALLATION WITH HITCH POST OPTIMIZING HITCH...

Page 22: ...ING THE HITCH ADAPTER 1 Attach hitch adapter to hitch post orientated properly according to the application s Hitch Height Figure 22 1 2 Attach Hitch Post to lift Do NOT over tighten 3 Slide Hitch Ada...

Page 23: ...STALLATION WITH SWING AWAY OPTIMIZING HITCH HEIGHT You can vary the lift height by changing the Hitch Adapter s orientation and location This helps you optimize the vehicle s ground clearance to ensur...

Page 24: ...2 CLASS 3 PINCH BOLT TUBE HHCS 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 or 4 Presses Hitch Adapter against receiver wall eliminating rattles and lift movement 1 2 Hex Nyloc Nut HHCS 1 2 13 x 3 FULLY THREADED THREADED HOLE 1 2...

Page 25: ...de of the cushion The user can attach the strap hooks to the Anchor Plate in order to secure the chair to the lift INSTALLING THE ANCHOR PLATE 1 Remove the seat from the chair 2 Loosen the screws that...

Page 26: ...e loop extends to the outside of the chair so the user can attach the strap hooks Figure 26 1 Each chair is slightly different so the U bolt placement will differ among models and manufacturers Place...

Page 27: ...own good fully charged 12V automotive battery or known good fully charged power chair scooter battery PROBLEM Lift does not operate Lift operates slowly or intermittently CAUSE Bad electrical connecti...

Page 28: ...ch adapter See Hitch Adapter section of this manual PROBLEM Extra length of wire leads to the lift motor CAUSE Wire was provided for optional Swing Away SOLUTION The extra wire is provided in case a S...

Page 29: ...S S 0 0 1 6 1 7 3 0 S C H B 1 7 1 E R O B 4 1 1 R A L L O C T F A H S Z P O H S 5 2 1 R A L L O C 2 18 M A C J 0 1 0 1 1 H 1 9 1 R E L L O R 4 4 0 4 1 H 1 0 2 5 4 0 4 1 H 1 1 2 1 R 9 6 0 6 5 H 1 2 2...

Page 30: ...ExplodedView SECTION 2 INSTALLER www harmar com 800 833 0478 30...

Page 31: ...31 ExplodedView AL350 Hitch Mounted Scooter and Power Chair Lift P N 610 00065 Rev A...

Page 32: ...ExplodedView SECTION 2 INSTALLER www harmar com 800 833 0478 32...

Page 33: ...Z 2 7 8 DESCRIPTION WARRANTY FORM OWNER S MANUAL CABLE TIE 14 BLACK 12 GAUGE VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 1 2 13 X 3 50 L ZP NUT NYLOCK 1 2 13 ZP WASHER FLAT 1 2 ID X1 06 OD X 0 TH ZP WASH...

Page 34: ...www harmar com 800 833 0478 34 Notes...

Page 35: ...ehicles or mobility devices not approved by Harmar s Compatibility Calculator will void the warranty The dealer is to contact the Technical Services Department of Harmar and provide the serial number...

Page 36: ...AL350 Installation Owner s Manual www harmar com 800 833 0478 2075 47th Street Sarasota Florida 34234 P N 610 00065 Rev A...

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