Silver Star Wheelchair 130 User's Manual
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1. Phone Number Purchase Date Serial Number NOTE This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail able at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased The latest version of this manual is available on our website Copyright 2007 Pride Mobility Products Corp INFMANU3530 Rev A February 2007 Silver Boom 130 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION uuu u unn a uuu au aa haasi aaa inana tienes 4 l SARETI S non ei call N s li en eid e 6 INSTALLATION una sum herpes mere ret aren errr ats 8 OPERATION lD cv peta ta m us r ei 14 V TROUBLESHOOTING e ah ee m salli 16 VI WARRANTY a nanan AY squa ada 17 SilverBoom 130 3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Silver Star a division of Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Congratulations on the purchase of your SilverBoom 130 lift The SilverBoom 130 design combines the most advanced state of the art components with modern attractive styling We are certain that the design features and trouble free operation willadd convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction At Pride your safety is important to us Please read and follow all instructions in this manual2. Club valid for residents of the United States Canada Latin America and the Caribbean only SilverBoom 130 5 Il SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the mobility product to identify warnings mandatory actions and prohibited actions It is very important for you to read and understand them completely Read and follow the information in the owner s manual Do not lift the mobility product while being seated in it Do not lift people Maximum lifting capacity Pinch Crush points created during assembly and or operation Do not lift pets Do not extend the lifting strap past the warning label located on it 6 SilverBoom 130 l SAFETY LIFTING CAPABILITIES The maximum weight the SilverBoom 130 was designed to lift is 130 16 Under no circumstances should the SilverBoom 130 be made to lift more than 130 lbs Subjecting the SilverBoom 130 to the strain of hoisting more than it is designed to lift may cause it to fail damaging your mobility product injuring the person operating the lift or both weight of your mobility product Verify with your authorized Pride Provider that the total WARNING Adding accessories oversize batteries or a different seat will increase the weight of your mobility product after the additions does not exceed 130 Ibs INSTALLATION Your SilverBoom 130 system was designed to be mounted primarily in a vehicle Mounting your SilverBoom 130 pla
3. are lifting refer to its owner s manual OPERATOR POSITIONING Keep hands clear of the lifting strap while the SilverBoom 130 is lifting lowering a mobility product The operator of the lift should stand a safe distance from the unit being lifted lowered to ensure that his her feet are never positioned under a raised mobility product TRANSPORT VEHICLE POSITIONING Be sure your vehicle is parked on flat level ground before attempting to lift a mobility product cause the mobility product to swing toward or away from the vehicle making it difficult to AN WARNING Attempting to lift a mobility product when a vehicle is not on level ground will A get the mobility product into the vehicle SilverBoom 130 7 IIl INSTALLATION The SilverBoom 130 can be installed in either side of your vehicle The illustrations demonstrate installation on the right side NOTE Most roads have a crown to help with wa ter runoff However if the crown is severe enough it may cause difficulty getting your mobility prod uct into the vehicle In this case it may be better to install the lift on the left side DETERMINE L BASE LOCATION 1 Assemble the L Base See figure 1 For optimal use insert the base extensions into the L base at their farthest extension point and install the hardware nuts and bolts The base extensions can be ad justed to accommodate obstructions NOTE Always insert the bolt from the inside of the L base This allows the
4. base extensions to be properly tightened without rattling 2 Before permanently installing the lift place the L base inside your vehicle in the area in which you intend to install it See figure 2 for L base po sitioning in vehicles with hatchbacks or figure 3 for trunk installation Positioning the L base close to the rear allows the boom arm to stay as short as possible this enables the boom arm to swing freely without making contact with the vehicle VEHICLES WITH TRUNKS Position the L base as shown in figure 3 You may need to situate the L base so the wheel well doesn t interfere with the L base extensions Ensure there is adequate room for a mobility product to comfortably fit into the trunk Figure 2 L Base Hatchback Installation WHEEL WELL Figure 3 L Base Trunk Installation SilverBoom 130 IIl INSTALLATION ASSEMBLING THE LIFT 1 Insert the upper post into the L base See figure 4 2 Assemble the split ring collar See figure 5 3 Slide the split ring collar over the upper post and tighten both screws a good starting point is approxi mately 12 in down from the top of the upper post See figure 4 To ensure safe operation the split ring collar must be secured no closer than 5 in from the top of the upper post WARNING Failing to tighten both 7 screws of the split ring collar could 4 cause
5. before using your product for the first time These instructions were produced for your benefit Your understanding of these instruc tions is essential for the safe operation of your new SilverBoom 130 Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of SilverBoom 130 Pride is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and or user to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recom mendations contained in other ramp related literature issued by Pride or contained on the SilverBoom 130 themselves INTERNET AND PRIVATE PURCHASES If you purchased your product over the internet or from a previous owner and you have any questions about the safe use and or maintenance of the product please visit Silver Star s web site www silverstarmobility com or contact your authorized Pride Provider PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product INFORMATION EXCHANGE We want to hear your questions comments and suggestions about this manual We would also like to hear about t
6. it and the L base See figure 9 po NOTE The T bar need only be installed in van or SUV installations When the lift is installed inside a trunk it is necessary to remove the motor housing and upper post for the trunk to close 5 Install the four 4 remaining mounting bolts and washers onto the L base NOTE Choosing the correct length bolt allows enough bolt thread to pass through the undercarriage ensuring enough room for the mounting washer and nut to be installed securely 6 From under the vehicle install the mounting washers and nuts to all five 5 mounting bolts and tighten See figure 9 NOTE The two holes in the mounting washers are for working around obstructions Choose the hole that best works in the area you are installing the mounting bolts MOUNTING BOLTS 50 MM 2 g 75 8 WASHER lt MOUNTING HOLE Figure 9 Securing The L Base SilverBoom 130 11 IIl INSTALLATION 7 Place the L base cap over the L base and secure it with the supplied screws See figure 10 8 Reinstall the upper post 9 Reinstall the motor housing and make adjustments as necessary The liftis now fully assembled See figure 11 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW T 10 MM L BASE CAP Figure 10 L Base Cap Figure 11 Fully Assembled Lift ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION 1 Route the lift s long red positive power wire starting at the lift through the interior of
7. one year from the date of purchase and to the extent permitted by law Any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Please fill out and return the warranty card to Pride This will aid Pride in providing the best possible technical and customer service SilverBoom 130 17 A Division of Pride Mobility Products Corp Pride Mobility Products Corp 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter PA 18643 www pridemobility com www silverstarmobility com NFMANU3530
8. the vehicle until you reach the automobile battery See figure 12 Conceal the wire behind or under the interior panels there should be existing holes Be certain that the wire is protected with a rubber grommet when passing it through the metal panels and into the engine compartment Inside the engine compartment secure the wire to the firewall and the inner fender with the supplied plastic wire ties Use care not to cause abrasions to the power wire It is important to secure the power wire at various points along its run AN L WARNING The red positive wire must be connected directly to the positive battery terminal 2 Connect the short portion with fuse of the red positive power wire to the positive battery terminal 3 Insert the end of the long portion of the red power wire into the yellow connector of the short portion and crimp it securely Once crimped pull on the wire gently to ensure a good connection Wrapping the connector with electrical tape will help prevent moisture from corroding the connection 2 SilverBoom 130 lll INSTALLATION 4 Connect the short black ground wire to a clean bare metal area of the vehicle using the 12 mm 1 2 in sheet metal screw provided Mount to an area close to the base of the lift This allows adequate slack in the wire to make the harness connections m Drill a 1 16 in pilot hole where the ground wire will be attached to the vehicle M Insert the screw through the
9. LLATION SECURE NO CLOSER THAN 5 FROM THE TOP OF THE POST SCREWS Figure 7 Split Ring Collar BOWTIE COTTER PIN 4 TOP TUBE ADJUSTMENT HOLES BOTTOM TUBE LIFTING HOOK ADJUSTMENT PIN Figure 8 Boom Arm Adjustment After determining the ideal spot for your lift to be permanently mounted remove the entire lift from the vehicle except for the L base 1 Inspect the undercarriage of the vehicle where the lift L base is located for obstructions that may hinder the installation of the five 5 mounting bolts that will secure the L base to the vehicle Ob structions may consist of electrical wiring gas tank bumper mounts or exhaust pipes You may need to adjust the base extensions to clear obstructions If possible install the L base with the base extensions fully extended See figure 9 IN The bumper mounts on some vehicles are gas pressured DO NOT drill into them They KR N may explode causing severe injury 10 SilverBoom 130 lll INSTALLATION 2 If all is clear under L base mark the position of the five 5 mounting holes and drill them using 3 8 in drill bit Drill all mounting holes from inside the vehicle See figure 9 Reinstall the L base and align the mounting holes of the L base with the holes you just drilled 4 Position the T bar on the end of the base support that runs parallel with the rear of the vehicle and install a mounting bolt and washer through
10. NG HALVES TOGETHER 2 INSERT SCREWS AND TIGHTEN Figure 5 Split Ring Collar Assembly Figure 6 Motor Housing Installation lll INSTALLATION SPLIT RING COLLAR ADJUSTMENT The split ring collar is the height adjustment for the motor housing See figure 7 The placement of the split ring collar determines the height of the motor housing Lower the collar when more room is needed over head to swing the boom arm inside a vehicle Raise the collar when more height is needed to enable a mobility product to be lifted into a trunk To adjust the split ring collar 1 Loosen the two screws on the collar See figure 7 2 Raise or lower the collar to the height you may need 3 Tighten the screws BOOM ARM ADJUSTMENT Before adjusting the boom arm lower the lifting hook about 12 in This will provide enough slack in the strap to enable the adjustable portion of the boom arm top tube to be pulled out of the bottom tube to its farthest adjustment hole See figure 8 To adjust the boom arm 1 Remove the bow tie cotter pin from the adjust ment pin and remove the adjustment pin 2 Slide the top tube in or out to the desired adjust ment hole 3 Align the adjustment holes of the top and bottom tube and reinsert the adjustment pin NOTE Do not force the pin into the adjustment hole Be sure that the strap is not pinched when inserting the pin 4 Reinstall the bow tie cotter pin L BASE INSTA
11. SilverStar Silver Boom 130 N gt Silver 5 www silverstarmobility com www silverstarmobility com www pridemobility com SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this lift and must perform all of the instructions in this manual Z gt The symbols below are used throughout this owner s manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information Itis very important for you to read them and understand them completely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED These actions are prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or damage to equipment On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash Please fill out the following information for quick reference Pride Provider Address
12. ard If you can t secure the boom arm to prevent it from swinging freely remove the motor housing and lay it flat inside the vehicle WARNING Do not overtighten the strap Doing so may put unwanted strain on the motor causing the circuit breaker to trip NOTE If installed in a trunk disconnect the black red power harness see figure 12 and remove the motor housing and upper post and place it in an area where it will be secure The height of the boom arm will not allow the trunk to close 11 Disconnect the power to the SilverBoom 130 to prevent any accidental movement when transporting your mobility product WARNING Your SilverBoom 130 was designed to be mounted primarily in a vehicle Mounting your SilverBoom 130 ona platform where the height of the lift may cause the lifting strap to extend beyond a safe point can damage the SilverBoom 130 and injure the operator of the lift SilverBoom 130 15 V TROUBLESHOOTING LIFT WILL NOT OPERATE mM Check the circuit breaker reset button Reset if nec essary See figure 18 Ensure all harness connections are secure Ensure the power wire leading to the positive battery terminal is tight and not corroded m Check the fuse located on the red power wire near the battery If blown replace with a new 25 amp fuse See figure 19 JA WARNING Do not use a higher rated Sini SPEAKER JAN fuse than 25 amp Doing so may RESET BUTTON 4 damage the lift s electrical syste
13. damage to your lift mobility product and vehicle NOTE The split ring collar may need to be ad Justed down so the boom arm has sufficient head room to swing into a vehicle or adjusted up so the mobility product being lifted has ample room to clear obstructions 4 Lower the motor housing over the upper post until it rests on the split ring collar See figure 6 WARNING Prevent injury keep hands A clear of the upper post when lowering the motor housing WARNING The lift will be top heavy un til mounted securely Get assistance to help stabilize the lift while swinging the boom arm VEHICLES WITH HATCHBACKS MINI VANS STATION WAGONS ETC Once the lift is assembled and seated on the L base close the hatch slowly to make sure the lift doesn t make contact with it If the lift is too close to the rear adjust its position slightly until the hatch can close without making contact with the lift Positioning the L base close to the rear allows the boom arm to stay as short as possible This en ables the lift to swing into the vehicle without contacting the far side of the vehicle You may need to adjust the height of the motor hous ing see figures 6 and 7 or the length of the boom arm see figure 8 so the boom arm can swing freely without hitting at any point inside the vehicle SilverBoom 130 MINIMUM OF 5 SPLIT RING COLLAR UPPER POST Figure 4 Upper Post Installation 1 BRING RI
14. device m Reposition the mobility product m Attempt the lift again 130 59 Ibs kgs YU 6 Ifthe mobility product begins to tilt lower it completely and adjust the docking device by moving the pick up bar in the direction of the tilt when using a C arm WARNING The maximum weight the SilverBoom 130 was designed to lift is 130 Ibs Subjecting the SilverBoom 130 to the strain of hoisting more than it is designed to may cause it to fail damaging your mobility product injuring the person operating the lift or both 7 Tighten the pick up bar once the proper balance point Figure 16 Lifting The Mobility product has been found when using a C arm 8 Once the mobility product is raised high enough to fit into the vehicle stop the lift See figure 16 9 Swing the boom arm toward the vehicle When the mobility product is securely in the vehicle lower the lift strap until all of the mobility product s wheels are solid surface 10 If installed in a van disconnect the hook from the docking device and attach it to the T bar on the base extension This prevents the boom arm from swinging freely while the automobile is in motion Operate the lift in the upward direction until the strap is snug See figure 17 WARNING When transporting the lift secure the boom arm to prevent it from rotating in any direction A Figure 17 Securing The Boom Arm swinging boom arm can be a haz
15. e fig ure 13 in the downward direction until the lift ing hook reaches the T bar The lift strap should drop straight down to the T bar See figure 14 AN WARNING Inspect the lifting strap before each use for twisting fraying signs of wear ao m Keep tension on the lifting strap with your free hand when lowering the lifting hook Lower the lifting hook only to the T bar of the docking device IN WARNING Do not extend the lifting strap pastthe warning labellocated on it See figure 15 4 Place the lifting hook onto the docking device T bar See figure 14 5 Operatetheliftin the upward direction WARNING Always keep hands clear of the lifting strap while the SilverBoom 130 is lifting lowering a mobility product The operator of the lift should stand a safe distance away from the mobility product being liftedlowered to ensure that feet are never positioned under a raised mobility product Do not drag the mobility product into position using the lift If dragging occurs your mobility product is too far away from the vehicle To prevent dragging m Release the lifting strap tension then remove 14 PRESS TO OPERATE LIFT IN PRESS TO OPERATE LIFT A DOWNWARD DIRECTION IN AN UPWARD DIRECTION DOWN UP Figure 13 Hand Control DOCKING DEVICE T BAR Figure 15 Lifting Strap Warning Label SilverBoom 130 IV OPERATION the hook from the docking
16. he safety and reliability of your new SilverBoom 130 and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider Please notify us of any change of address so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety new products and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your new SilverBoom 130 NOTE If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately 4 SilverBoom 130 I INTRODUCTION PRIDE OWNERS CLUB Asan owner of a Pride product you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Club Complete and return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride s web site at www pridemobility com As a registered member each time you visit our site you have access to the most interactive educational venue available today for people with mobility needs their families and friends From our home page select Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners You will gain access to interviews stories recreation ideas daily living tips product and funding information and interactive message boards These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or con cerns you may have NOTE On line product registration and enrollment in the Pride Owner s
17. m LIFT STOPS OPERATING If your SilverBoom 130 is heavily strained because of excessive loads the main circuit breaker see figure 18 may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage When the breaker trips the entire electrical sys tem shuts down Figure 18 Circuit Breaker Reset Button WARNING Never attempt to lift more 7 130 Ibs with the SilverBoom 130 To reset the main circuit breaker 1 Allow a minute or so for the electronics to cool 2 Push in the reset button to reset the breaker WORKING FUSE BLOWN FUSE If the breaker trips frequently contact your autho rized Pride Provider Figure 19 Fuse Replacement LIFTING STRAP TRAVELS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE BUTTON BEING PUSHED ON HAND CONTROL Before each use check that the lifting strap is traveling in the proper direction If the belt travels in the wrong direction when you press either the up or down button you must restore proper lifting strap travel To restore proper lifting strap travel 1 Pull slightly on the strap and operate the lift until the strap is extended completely past the stop warning label 2 Allow the strap to rewind itself Do not allow any twists in the belt Observe the travel of the belt it should correspond with the button being pushed on the hand control If you are still experiencing problems con
18. ring at the end of the black ground wire and install the screw into the pilot hole JX A WARNING DO NOT attach the black ground wire to the lift 5 Connect the harness of wires leading to the battery and ground to the harness that extends from the motor housing black to black and red to red MOTOR HOUSING BLACK GROUND WIRE ATTACH TO CLEAN BARE METAL IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LIFT BLACK RED POWER t SHEET METAL SCREW 12 MM 1 2 ROUTE RED POWER WIRE CONNECTOR AUTOMOBILE TO USE PLIERS OR CRIMPING BATTERY TOOL TO CRIMP Figure 12 Electrical Wiring Connections SilverBoom 130 13 IV OPERATION LIFTING THE MOBILITY PRODUCT WARNING Before operating the SilverBoom 130 for the first time be AN A absolutely sure you have the proper docking device for your mobility product 1 Position your mobility product if lifting a scooter en sure the key is removed and the tiller is fully lowered if lifting a power chair ensure the power is off on the ground behind the installed lift Be sure that there is ample space between the mobility product and the ve hicle bumper to ensure that the mobility product will not hit the bumper while being raised If the mobility prod uct is too far from the vehicle s bumper the mobility product will be dragged when attempting to lift it 2 Position the boom arm over the mobility product 3 Operate the lift use the hand control se
19. tact your authorized Pride Provider 16 SilverBoom 130 VI WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase Pride Mobility Products Corporation will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride Mobility Products Corporation to be defective in material and or workmanship m Main frame m Electronic switch assemblies m Motor gearbox assembly Warranty service can be performed by an authorized Pride Provider or by Pride Mobility Products Corporation Do not return faulty parts to Pride Mobility Products Corporation without prior consent All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaser WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Damage caused by M Abuse misuse accident or negligence Improper operation installation maintenance or storage Commercial use or other than intended use Repairs and or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride Mobility Products Corporation Circumstances beyond the control of Pride Labor service calls shipping and other charges incurred for repair of the product unless specifically authorized by Pride There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to
20. tform where the height of the lift may cause the lifting strap to extend beyond a safe point can damage the SilverBoom 130 and injure the operator of the lift The distance between the top of the boom arm and the mobility product should not exceed 70 in when the boom arm is fully extended Read and fully understand the directions for drilling the mounting holes for the SilverBoom 130 base through a visual inspection there are no obstructions in the path of the drill bit such as N WARNING Before drilling the mounting holes in your vehicle make absolutely certain A the fuel tank exhaust pipes or electrical wires A LIFTING NON PRIDE ITEMS The SilverBoom 130 is an extremely versatile device which users may employ to lift items other than Pride products Pride has no control over such use nor can Pride anticipate every possible use to which a SilverBoom 130 may be put Lifting non Pride products with the SilverBoom 130 is done at the operator s own risk and Pride accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from such use PRELIFT INSPECTION Inspect the lifting strap of the SilverBoom 130 before every use for twisting fraying and signs of wear If signs of wear become evident have the strap replaced by your authorized Pride Provider WARNING A frayed or worn lifting strap can snap resulting in damage to the mobility 4 product being lifted and injury to the lift operator To find the weight of the mobility product you
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