Harmar Mobility LIFTS RPL400 User's Manual
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1. Harmar gt Stimmit This manual has been provided to assist Dealer you with lift installation and operation For further assistance please contact your authorized Harmar dealer or Harmars Technical Service department Tel 866 378 6648 Fax 816 537 0641 Installation and Owner s Manual HIGHLANDER Residential Platform Lift RPL400 RPL600 Table of Contents Installing the lift Using the Manual 2 When You Receive the Lift 3 Specifications 3 Safety 3 Code Requirements 4 Site Requirements 4 Required Tools 4 Required Materials 4 Preparing to Install the Lift 5 Controller Harness Connections 5 Installing the outer guard panel 7 Installing the ramp 8 Anchoring the Lift 9 Setting the Limit Switches 10 Verifying Operation of the Lift 12 Manual Override 13 Top Landing Gate optional 14 EMI optional 15 Fascia Panel optional 16 Owner s Section 17 Safety 18 Controls 19 Operating the Lift 20 Warranty 22 Using the Manual This manual will provide step by step instructions on how to install and operate your lift Read and understand the entire manual before beginning to install the lift If you have any questions contact Harmar technical service at 1 866 378 6648 When You Receive the Lift e Check the lift for shipping damage If you see any damage contact the freight carrier to file a damage claim e Verify the products match that described on the packing list attached to the exte2. 1B Uplug the power cable from the battery box before going to the next step DC units Warning Moving components can cut and crush Do not operate the lift if you are in close proximity to any drive components Be aware that loose clothing or jewelry may catch on moving parts Step 2 Remove the screws at the top of the lift that attach the front cover IZ Step 3 Remove the front cover by tilting it forward and lifting upwards The bottom of the front cover sets on a pin on either side of the lift frame Set the cover aside in a safe location where it will not get damaged Step 4 Loosen the bolts that attaches the upper limit switch assembly Slide the assembly down the track until the lower switch in the assembly comes in contact with the lift s car You should hear the limit switch click as contact is made Retighten the set screw fastening the limit switch assembly in place Step 5 Replace the front cover and secure it with the screws you removed in step 1 Step 6 Plug the lifts electricial cord into the wall Verify that the emergency switch is in the on position Step 7 Run the lift in the down direction for several inches Next run the lift in the up direction Continue to press the up button until the upper limit switch has caused the lift to stop Step 8 Verify that the platform has stopped level with the upper landing If it has not readjust the limit until it is
3. damaged by accident misused and or neglected or if the product has been modified in any way Defective parts must be returned prepaid to Harmar for inspection prior to credit or replacement At Harmar s option any part found to have been modified over stressed damaged by accident or misused is not covered by this warranty THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state PRODUCT INFORMATION Model Serial No Purchase Date INSTALLER INFORMATION Account ID Company Name Contact Address Phone Email CeExcellent PURCHASER INFORMATION Name Address Phone Email How did you hear about Harmar CHarmar Dealer O Internet O Magazine O Friend or Acquaintance CSaw Harmar Product Somewhere CMoOther purchased my Harmar lift because of CStyle Appearance O Ease of Use CPrice Value c Recommendation Previous Experience Please rate your satisfaction with your Harmar dealer Fair Poor
4. ad room exists above the lift The lift will require 6 8 of clearance above the platform floor when the lift is at the upper landing Warning The area between the floor where the lift is mounted and the top landing must be covered by a smooth vertical fascia This is to to eliminate any pinch points between the platform and landing Connecting to Electricity The lift will require a 115 VAC 20 amp grounded electrical outlet within 6 feet of the lift Plug the lift directly into the power outlet Do not plug anything else into same outlet as the lift Warning Do not ride on the lift until it has been anchored in place Controller Harness Connections High Voltage Circuit Breaker Upper amp Lower Safety Pan Upper amp Lower AC unit only Call Sends Jumper Limit Switches Low Voltage Platform Upper Landing Circuit Breaker Traveling Cable Interlock Installing the Platform Step 1 Step 3 The mounting bolts nuts and spacers that Align the four mounting holes and insert a 2 secure the platform to the lift carriage are x 3 bolt into each hole The upper holes preinstalled in the carriage flange Begin by have a spacer that must be placed in removing these pieces and setting aside between the carriagne flange and platform leg Install the locknut on each bolt and tighten sufficiently approx 50 Ib ft Step 2 Position the platform by aligning the support legs with the carriage flanges that prot
5. aler for assistance e Do not allow children to operate or play around the lift e Read all instructions in this manual before installing or operation the lift Controls Emergency Stop In an emergency push this red button to stop the lift Pull out on the button to run Up Controls upward movement of lift platform To move platform up depress and hold the upper half of the rocker switch To cease movement release switch Down Controls downward movement of lift platform To move platform down depress and hold the lower half of the rocker switch To cease movement release switch Operating the Lift Step 1 Up Drive onto and stop in the middle of the platform Apply the brakes of your chair or scooter Step 2 Verify that the emergency stop button is not activated by giving it a quick pull out away from the side of the platform Step 3 Press and hold the UP rocker The lift will move in the up direction and stop when it reaches the upper landing Warning Always verify the lift s platform has stopped level with the upper landing If not contact your Harmar Dealer for assistance Step 4 Release the brakes on your chair or scooter and drive off the platform Step 1 Down Drive onto and stop in the middle of the platform Apply the brakes of your chair or scooter Step 2 Verify that the emergency stop button is not activated by giving it a quick pull out away fro
6. g Do not service or operate the manual handcrank while the lift is connected to electricity Step 3 Remove the screws and remove the top cap at the top of the tower IZ Step 4 Insert the manual handcrank into the opening on the top of the brake assembly It may be neccesary to slightly rotate the handcrank until it fully seats down on the hex portion of the brake Rotate the crank to raise or lower the platform Warning Never operate the lift while the manual override crank is inserted into the lift Top Landing Gate optional The optional top landing gate is provided with a combination A length of multi conductor wire will mechanical lock and electric contact interlock nace o be ran trom the boron onthe litt tower up to the landing gate Consult local codes for type and mounting requirements After wiring is completed the wiring harness must be plugged into it appropriate receptacle on the controller ref pg 5 The interlock e Prevents the lift from running if the gate is not closed e Prevents the gate from being opened if the platform is not at the top landing e Unlocks when the lift is on the upper limit switch Wiring Connections Gate Harness Lift Harness Black Orange Black Green Yellow Black Yellow Brown Call Send Harness Lift Harness Manual Interlock Release Blue Blue Yellow A crescent shaped key is provided to manually unlock the gate during installation The key is
7. inserted from the back side to lift up on the solenoid that holds the gated locked Mount the gate by placing onto the upper landing making sure to align the gate opening with the platform outer guard rail not shown for clearity There are a number of attachment holes provided in the threshold portion of the gate for mounting using wood lag screws or concrete anchors as appropriate Remove the latch post cover and connect the call send and interlock wire harnesses The vertical posts of the gate must be attached to a Supporting structure the gate is not designed to be freestanding Top Landing EMI Interlock optional The optional EMI Interlock is provided with a combination mechanical lock and electric contact They are to be used with existing 4 Attach door keeper and emergency key doors plates to hoistway door The interlock e Prevents the lift from running if the door is not closed e Prevents the door from being opened if the platform is not at the landing e Unlocks when the lift is on the landing limit switch EMI Interlock A length of multi conductor wire will need to be ran from the bottom of the lift tower to the interlock Consult local codes for type and mounting requirements After wiring is completed the wiring harness must be plugged into it appropriate receptacle on the controller ref pg 5 Wiring Connections EMI Lift Harness Black A Orange Black B Green 1 Position in
8. l Platform Lift Site Requirements e The lift will require a 115vac 20amp grounded circuit e Outdoor Installations will require a GFI protected circuit e Only install the lift on a 4 thick level 3 500 psi reinforced concrete slab e Foot Print 49 x 69 this includes the folding access ramp Required tools e 1 2 Hammer Drill e 3 8 Masonry Drill Bit e Appliance Dolly e Hammer e Level e Measuring Tape e Socket Wrench Set Required materials e 4 Floor anchors Harmar recommends securing the lift using our Anchor Kit If you purchase you own floor anchors they must use 3 8 bolts and have a minimum tensile strength of 6000 LBS Preparing to Install the Litt Final Site Inspection Verify the surface the lift will mount to is smooth and level This surface must be made from 3 500 psi reinforced concrete with a minimum thickness of 4 Verify that there is enough space for the lifts foot print Be sure to include space for the folding access ramp 49 x 69 Caution Verify that the running clearance around the lift complies with any codes for your area e The horizontal gap between the edge of the platform and the upper landing must no less than 3 8 and no greater than 3 4 e The horizontal gap between the guard panel and any wall or barrier must be no less than 2 and no greater than 3 e tis recommended that a gate or door be installed at the upper landing e Verify that sufficient he
9. level Verifying Operation of the Lift Caution Complete the following section before training the customer to use the lift Step 1 Run the lift up and down for 5 complete cycles Hold the direction button down and allow the limit switches to stop the lift At the top verify that the platform stops level with the upper landing At the bottom verify the access ramp unfolds and rests on the ground Step 2 Verify the operation of the Emergency stop switch When this switch is pushed the lift should not run in either direction When this switch is pulled back out the lift should operate normally Step 3 Verify the operation of the sensor pan underneath the platform Start with the lift at the top landing Press up on the sensor pan While holding the pan in this location press the down switch on the platform The lift should not run Warning Do not run the lift if anyone is under the platform Manual Override Your lift is equipped with a manual handcrank to be used in the case of a power failure Step 1 Before using the manual handcrank verify that it s use is required Check that the emergency stop switch is pulled out Check that the electrical cord is plugged into the wall Also check that the buildings circuit breaker has not tripped Try to run the lift by pushing both the up and down buttons If the lift still will not run complete the following steps Step 2 Unplug the lift from the wall Warnin
10. m the side of the platform Step 3 Press and hold the DOWN rocker The lift will move in the down direction and stop when it reaches the lower landing Warning Always verify the lift s access ramp unfolds fully and rests on the ground If not contact your Harmar Dealer for assistance Step 4 Release the brakes on your chair or scooter and drive off the platform Limited Warranty Certificate Please fill out all fields and return within 10 days of product purchase Toll Free Fax 1 866 234 5680 Online www harmar com or Mail to Harmar Summit LLC Attn Warranty Department 2075 47th Street Sarasota FL 34234 Harmar warrants to the original purchaser of a Highlander Residential vertical platform lift manufactured by us to be free from defects in material mechanical and electrical components parts excluding labor cost batteries and paint for a period of one 1 year provided that the products have been installed maintained and operated properly This warranty starts on the date of the retail purchase provided the warranty certificate is returned to Harmar completely filled out within ten 10 days of purchase This warranty does not cover maintenance or adjustments Harmar will not be charged for labor consequential damage or repair expenses Harmar will not under any circumstances be liable for the loss of the use of its products or loss of time This warranty becomes null and void if the product has been lost
11. ramp roller guide Anchoring the Lift Step 1 e Position the lift in its final location e Verify that it is level and perpendicular to its surroundings e Shim if necessary Anchors Harmar recommends securing the lift using our Anchor Kit If you purchase you own floor anchors they must use 1 2 13 bolts and have a minimum tensile strength of 6000 LBS Warning All four floor anchors must be installed correctly in accordance to their instructions Step 2 Use the lifts base as a template Drill 4 holes into the concrete Verity that the holes you have drilled are deep enough to accept the anchors Tip Concrete dust may have settled into the holes you just drilled Use a shop vacuum to clean out these holes This will ensure the floor anchors set correctly Step 3 Secure the lift in place by tightening the floor anchor bolts Setting the Limit Switches Your lift is equipped with upper and lower limit switches The vertical location of these switches may be adjusted to fit your application Typically the upper limit switch will need to be adjusted so the platform will stop level with the upper landing The lower limit will typically not need adjusting Step 1 Verify the emergency switch is in the ON position Run the lift in the up direction until the platform floor is level with the upper landing 1A Unplug the lifts power cord from the wall before going to the next step AC units
12. rior packaging e Verify the contents of the package match that shown below to the right Specifications Payload Capacity 600 Ibs Vertical Travel 54 Height TT Foot Print 49 x 69 Platform Size 34 x 54 Input Voltage 115vac 20a Control Voltage 24vac Platform Speed 10 ft min Motor 1 2hp 90vde Safety e Read all instructions in this manual before installing or operating the lift e Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of 600 Ibs e Do not ride on the lift until it is anchored in place e This product is designed only for lifting people and wheel chairs Do not use it for any other purpose e Always wear eye protection while installing or servicing this product e Always disconnect this product from the electrical source before servicing it e Only use the fasteners supplied with this lift e Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when working on this product e Do not disable any safety equipment or switches supplied with this lift e Stay away from all drive train components while the lift is operating Code Requirements Your lift has been designed to meet ASME A18 1 section 5 and CSA B44 ASME A17 5 with the addition of certain options Code requirements for Vertical Platform lifts vary depending on location It is the installers responsibility to contact their local code enforcement office and determine all of the regulations they are subject to You must do this before installing the Vertica
13. rude Step 4 from the front cover Plug in the harness for the platform safety 2 pan and unplug the safety pan jumper on the controller ref pg 5 Secure the harnesses under the clip on top of the carriage flange Installing the Outer Guard Panel Step 1 Remove the hexbolts on the ends of the platform Insert the guard panel posts into the pockets in the platform The smooth side of the guard panel should face in towards the center of the platform If you have a 90 degree exit platform install the end guard panel using the provided bracket and bolt to inner guard panel Step 2 Install the platform control box on the rear guard panel using screws and nuts through the panel Step 3 Plug in the harness for the platform control box Secure the harnesses under the clip on top of the carriage flange Installing the Ramp Step 1 Install the ramp roller guide on the side of the lift tower using the screws already installed in the panels Step 2 Attach the two ramp pivot tabs to the lower landing sides of the platform Reinsert the hex bolts one of which will go through the guard panel post and tighten Step 3 Attach the ramp to the pivot tabs using shoulder bolts and locking nuts Tighten the nuts until they seat against the bolt shoulder Step 4 Attach the ramp roller arm by bolting it to the underside of the ramp The ramp roller should align and make contact with the
14. terlock to door jamb and mark Yellow C Black mounting holes Yellow D Brown 2 Fasten Interlock to door jamb with 8 wood screws 3 Route 4 conductor Interlock cable thru hole in top of interlock and make wire connections Fascia Panel optional A fascia panel provides a smooth surface for the platform edge to run against to prevent any shear or obstruction hazards and must be utilized With Fascia Panel A running clearance of no more than 3 4 and no less than 3 8 must be maintained between the edge of the platform and the fascia panel Residential Platform Lift Owners Section Read the manual thoroughly before operating the lift Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmar Vertical Platform Lift This lift has been engineered to provide trouble free service for many many years Please read this manual completely before operating your lift Safety e Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of 600 Ibs e Do not ride on the lift until it is anchored in place e This product is designed only for lifting people and wheel chairs Do not use it for any other purpose e Make sure any obstructions are cleared from underneath the platform area before use e Make sure both the passenger and wheelchair are completely on to the platform before using e Do not disable any safety equipment or switches supplied with this lift e Do not attempt to service the lift yourself Contact your Harmar de
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