Affordable Wheelchair Lifts KCSPM3648 User manual

Assembly Instructions
Affordable Wheelchair Lift
Model KCSPM3648
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Version 3.0.0
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new wheelchair lift! We sincerely hope that
this lift will help you accomplish the things that are important to you and
those you love.
Note: If you are like me, then you hate reading instructions almost as much as you
hate having to doing things over because you did it wrong. Unfortunately,
this product can be assembled backwards, and doing so cannot be
remedied without taking it all apart and starting over. These instructions
are specifically written to prevent those mistakes. So, please refer to these
instructions with each step, and have a pleasant assembly.
Note: The photos in this guide display lifts in various stages of installation. It is
often the case that some recommended safety feature is not yet in place in a
specific photo. In particular, the Toe Shear Guard and a basic stair handrail
are missing in some of the scenarios we photographed.
Note: There are some minor design changes between different lifts pictured here.
These photos might not exactly match your particular lift.
Note: Even if your lift was shipped disassembled, some portions of it may have
been pre assembled for you.
Note: If your lift was shipped with some bolts and fasteners already in place and
you find it necessary to temporarily remove them, they must be removed
and then re-inserted in the same direction. Inserting the bolt the opposite
direction may cause problems.
Note: Throughout this document this is used as a caution symbol:
Photos of a typical indoor and a typical outdoor installation:

Here is a video of a wheelchair lift in operation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z47PNqNFF_I
2. Safety
Safety is paramount! If you have a question or concern about safe installation or
operation please give Affordable Wheelchair Lifts a call.
Use common sense when installing or operating this equipment.
The installer and operator are responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.
It is your responsibility to ensure and verify that this equipment is
safely installed. It is your responsibility to know and comply with all
applicable legal codes and regulations regarding your wheelchair lift.
Misuse of this equipment can cause serious injury or even death.

3. Assistance
If damage has occurred during shipping immediately document it with photographs
and notify Affordable Wheelchair Lifts.
If you have questions or problems during assembly please give Affordable
Wheelchair Lifts a call. We are here to help.
4. A Note On Gates
Gates are shipped already assembled and attached to the Platform. You can easily
switch the hinging configuration on the gates from left to right. Instructions are
below.
5. Assembly Expertise And Physical Ability
Requirements
To assemble this equipment you should be familiar with and able to use wrenches,
ratchets and sockets, mallets, screwdrivers and a pry-bar.
You must be able to turn a wrench to 80 ft/lbs of torque.
6. Required Or Recommended Tools
6.1. Required Tools
6.1.1. ½” wrench (2)
6.1.2. 9/16” wrench (2)
6.1.3. ⅝” wrench (2)
6.1.4. 3/4" wrench (2)
6.1.5. Hammer
6.1.6. Wire cutter
6.1.7. Regular screwdriver
6.1.8. Torque Wrench capable of 80 ft/lbs
6.1.9. Prybar
6.1.10. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) - used to make slip pads stick to metal holder
6.1.11. Temporary support (block, jackstand, or saw horse)
6.2. Recommended Tools
6.2.1. Dolly for moving the Platform
6.2.2. Level
6.2.3. Tapered ½” Drift Pin for aligning bolt holes
6.2.4. Voltmeter (or some other way of establishing that the unit has power)
6.2.5. An additional prybar
6.2.6. Measuring tape
6.2.7. Drop cloth or newspaper to protect floors and walls from paint spray
6.2.8. Stud finder (if attaching bracing to a sheetrock wall)
6.2.9. Short ladder

7. Terminology
7.1. Front, Back, Right and Left - The Column is located on the back side of the
lift. The side of the lift opposite the back side is the front side. Right and left
are determined when you face the lift from the front.
7.2. Armless Base - If you lift is wall mounted you may have a lift base with no
arms. It would look like this.
7.3. Back Slip Pad Block - This holds the upper back slip pad in place.
7.4. Base With Arms - Free standing lifts must have a base with arms. The Base
supports the entire unit. It should be level and can be anchored down. It is
shown below without the ramp in place.

7.5. Bracket Cap - Taller lifts require firm bracing at the top of the Column. This
is done by attaching beams to a Bracket Cap. This is what a Bracket Cap
looks like:
7.6. Brace Kit - Bracing steadies the Column and eliminates any
Platform“bounce”. This feature is optional on lifts of 4’ station height or less
and is required on medium height lifts between 4’ and 6’. Above 6’ a Bracket
Cap approach is required. Below is a photo of our Brace Kit that connects the
top of the Column to a nearby wall.

7.7. Bridge(s) - A bridge is the flat diamond plate metal surface attached to each
end of the Platform.

7.8. Collar - The Collar is the part of the Platform that slides up and down the
Column. (Note - the photo below is without the Safety Guard)

7.9. Column - Supports the Hoist and the Safety Retractable Lanyard (SRL).
(Note - the photo below is without the Safety Guard and also shows an
obsolete Hoist Cover)

7.10. Controller - Contains up and down switches. Your model’s Controller may
look different than the ones below. Some controllers have a big red
emergency stop button. If the red Emergency Stop button gets pushed it
must be manually un-pushed by twisting it.
7.11. Gate(s) - A detachable and reversible Gate is on each end of the Platform.
Each Gate has a latch. Your latch may look different than the one in the
photo below, as an older style latch is shown.

7.12. Hoist - Raises and lowers the Platform. AC and DC powered hoists are
available.

7.13. Hoist Cover - Keeps rain from the hoist motor.

7.14. Hoist Head - The Hoist attaches to the Hoist Head. The Hoist Head mounts
on top of the Column. In the photo below the Hoist Head is the black metal
part.

7.15. Landing - The upper location where the rider gets on or off the Platform.
7.16. Limit Switch - This switch on the hoist stops the Platform when it reaches a
height you preset.

7.17. Limit Switch Actuator - This customer adjustable assembly triggers the
Limit Switch to stop the Platform at the Landing height. The photo below
shows the various parts of this assembly - the adjustable metal rod, the
black EMT/PVC pipe with the trigger, and the grommet (with slot) that
protects the cable from wear.

7.18. Platform - The Platform carries the rider up and down.

7.19. Safety Guard - Keeps hair and clothing away from pulleys and cables.

7.20. Ramp (Optional) - Provides a smooth entrance to the Platform.

7.21. SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) - Serves as a safety backup in case the lifting
mechanism fails. Your model may look different.
7.22. Tether - Connects the controller to the hoist.

7.23. Toe Shear - “Toe shear” is what can happen if an object (such as a toe)
protruding from the Platform gets caught under the landing as the Platform
goes up. Toe shear is prevented by using plywood or other material to block
objects on the Platform from getting under the landing.
Below is the same landing before and after installing toe shear protection.
8. Components and parts
8.1. Components
8.1.1. Base
8.1.2. Column
8.1.3. Platform
8.1.4. Back Slip Pad Block
8.1.5. Gate(s) (pre-attached)
8.1.6. Hoist Head
8.1.7. Hoist
8.1.8. Safety Retractable Lanyard (SRL)
8.1.9. Limit Switch Actuator
8.1.10. Hoist Cover (Optional)
8.1.11. Ramp (Optional)
8.1.12. Safety Guard
9. Planning