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SECTION 1 - SYMBOLS, SAFETY AND WARNINGS
SYMBOL MEANINGS
This is the WARNING symbol. This symbol may appear in various colors and in conjunction with other symbols.
The WARNING symbol indicates a failure to obey that safety warning could result in property damage, damage to
equipment, serious personal injury or death as well as the serious personal injury or death of others.
This is the NOTE symbol. This symbol may appear in various colors and in conjunction with other symbols. This
indicates a failure to obey all notes could result in improper operation, less than optimum VPL performance, and at the
sole discretion of the VPL manufacturer, may void your warranty.
SAFETY WARNINGS: The safety warnings throughout this manual are for the protection of people and
property. Failure by any operator to obey all VPL safety warnings will result in a waiver of all liabilities, loss of
your warranty and could result in equipment damage and or failure, injury to property, risk of serious bodily
injury, and or death.
Read the User Manual in its entirety. Understand and learn the location and function of all the features, safety
devices, and labels before operating the VPL.
Do not exceed the weight capacity of 750 pounds (340 Kg.) for this VPL.
Do not use VPL for anything other than its intended purpose. VPL is intended for personal residential use for lifting
of individuals and personal mobility devices.
Keep all body parts away from moving components and within the platform guards during VPL operation.
The Platform Safety Rail option must be installed if the VPL is used by a standing occupant.
Do not play on or near the VPL.
Turn off power and engage the brake on all mobility devices prior to cycling the VPL.
Remove ice, snow, leaves and other potentially unsafe or obstructing materials from VPL and landings before each
use.
Inspect your VPL for damaged, missing, or inoperable parts before each use. Do not use VPL if it is damaged or
unstable.
Periodically check all fasteners and verify all nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners are undamaged and secure. Do
not attempt to repair or modify the VPL. Only qualified technicians may service the VPL. Contact your dealer to
schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.
Observe and avoid all pinch points.
Whenever not actively using the VPL, turn keyed power switch to “OFF” position and remove key.
Always unplug VPL from electrical outlet before cleaning. Only plug the VPL back in when the area around the VPL
is dry.
Do not operate VPL with damaged electrical wires, cords, or plugs.
The AC electrical plug on this VPL is grounded and intended to be used only with a properly grounded AC outlet. Do
not remove ground pin from AC power cord. If ground pin is broken or missing, immediately contact your dealer to
schedule repairs.
Stop using VPL and immediately contact your dealer if any defect is suspected or found and to schedule any
needed inspections, repairs or service.
Do not tamper with or attempt to modify the VPL or any of its systems.
Use VPL only with a qualified helper, if required.
Do not use the VPL to support, attach, or hang planters, baskets, lights, adornments, decorations, clothing, fabrics
or other ornamentals or furnishings.
Components inside the tower must be serviced by a qualified technician. Contact you dealer to schedule any
needed inspections, repairs or service.
Periodic inspections by a qualified technician are recommended to help prevent unsafe conditions.
The VPL’s electrical cord must be routed and situated in a manner that poses no hazards. Do not lay power cords
on or across electrically conductive materials, such as metals and always route power cords in such a manner so no
one can trip over them and that they are not exposed to risk of accidental or incidental damage.
Before and while operating VPL, ensure all hair, jewelry, shirts, ties, shoe laces, coats, aprons, dresses, pants, and
all forms of clothing and other personal ornamentation are-not and do-not hang up on anything that may create a
hazard.
Correct installation, proper use, and following of instructions and obeying safety warnings and of the VPL are
necessary for safe operation.
If service outside the guidelines of this manual is required, please contact your dealer for additional information,
for replacement labels and manuals or to schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.
