Freedom motors Rear-entry conversion User manual

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment

that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include

a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not

ordered on this vehicle.

Freedom Motors reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications,

and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any

obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................2

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER .................................................3

CONTROL SWITCHES..........................................................................................4

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................5

SEATING SECURMENT ........................................................................................6

MANUAL OPERATION .........................................................................................7

BENCH SECUREMENT .........................................................................................8

BENCH SECUREMENT .........................................................................................9

TRANSFER SEAT OPERATIONS ....................................................................10

EZ LOCK OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 11

EZ LOCK OPERATIONS ..................................................................................... 12

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 13

MAINTENANCE LOG .......................................................................................... 14

MAINTENANCE LOG .......................................................................................... 15

WARRANTY .........................................................................................16, 17, 18, 19

TABLE CONTENT

CONGRATULATION ON PURCHASING YOUR NEW REAR ENTRY

KNEELVAN CONVERSION VAN WITH FREEDOM MOTORS.

Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the

instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe

and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service,

remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has

factory-trained technicians and cares about your satisfaction.

INTRODUCTION

• Read your owner’s manual before operating the vehicle. In addition to

reading the manual, please make sure your Freedom Motors salesperson

explains and demonstrates the vans features before operating.

• Before operating the ramp make sure the vans transmission is in park

• Do not operate the ramp into traffic or hazardous conditions.

• All wheelchairs must be facing forward and be properly secured

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rear entry van

please contact Freedom Motors directly at 1.888.625.6335

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Open Function

Pressing and holding button 1 will open the

rear door and deploy the ramp. Releasing the

button will halt the ramp opening and can be

moved manually if desired.

Close Function

Pressing and holding button 2 will retract the

ramp and close the rear door. Releasing the

button will halt the ramp closing and can be

moved manually if desired.

Keyless Entry Transmitter

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

CONTROL SWITCHES

The drivers ramp

deploy / retract switch

is located on the

dashboard on the left

side of the steering

wheel. This switch

activates the conversion

functions.

The back seat ramp

deploy / retract switch

is located on the C

pillar behind the middle

door near the foot of

the rear seats. This

switch activates the

conversion functions.

Ramp Deploy / Retract Switch

DO NOT retract the ramp if a person or object

is on the ramp. This could cause ramp system

damage or serous bodily injury

WARNING

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating the power door and power ramp, make sure the

passenger back area of the vehicle is clear and unobstructed.

WARNING

Allow approximately 8 feet for the ramp to deploy beyond the back of the

vehicle plus and additional 4 feet for the wheelchair occupant to maneuver.

Instructions For Use:

1. Place wheelchair in the vehicle facing forward and in a

suitable position.

2. Preselect a position on the wheelchair to attach the hook and a

position on the floor to attach the floor latch end of the strap

3. Release the buckle latch on the strap. With the buckle released,

pull the webbing to create enough slack so that the restraint belt can

be attached the floor and the wheelchair

4. Connect the floor latch to the pre-selected location on the floor

track by pushing the fitting with even pressure into the track and

slide the fitting in one direction until spring loaded latch drops into

place. Pull on the strap to make sure it is secure

5. Find the handhold strap and pull to tighten the strap. Make sure

there are no twists or knots in the strap

6. Lock buckle by pushing down until the buckle latch locks in place

7. Repeat the procedure for each of the four designated positions

SEATING SECUREMENT MANUAL OPERATION

Operate Door Manually

With the ramp in the fully stowed position, the back door may be opened or closed manually at any

time. If automatic conversion ceases to operate you can manually deploy / retract the ramp.

1. Place the vehicle transmission in park

2. Open the rear door

3. Grasp the top edge of the ramp and pull the ramp out

4. As the ramp opens, gravity will force it to unfold until it reaches the ground

BENCH SECUREMENT

Rear Bench Operation

Note: This section only applies if your Kneelvan has been

equipped with a third-row two-passenger fold down bench.

Preparing the bench for use:

1: Release the Anti-Rattle lever located at bottom of the bench.

2: Release the Fold Down lever and carefully allow the bench to fold over until it locks into place.

3: Release the Back Rest lever and fold the back rest up until it locks into place. You may need to press

down on the back rest to allow the Back Rest lever to release.

Rear Bench Operation

BENCH SECUREMENT

TRANSFER SEAT OPERATION Operating your transfer seat

Note: this section only applies if your Kneelvan has been

equipped with a driver-side or passenger-side Power Transfer Seat.

To use your Kneelvan’s Power transfer Seat:

Make sure your chair or scooter is locked down and secured before attempting to transfer seats.

Ensure that the transfer seat has been slid completely forward using the OEM control

(usually a bar or lever under the seat, or power controls) before operation.

Once you are properly seated, use the Swivel switch on your seat to turn yourself into the forward

position. You may then use the Travel switch to begin sliding forward toward the front of the vehicle.

You may have to swivel the chair a little to avoid bringing the seat into contact with the door frame as

you slide forward.

Warning: Contact between the chair and door panel

can cause damage to the panel or chair, or both!

Slide the seat completely into the forward position using the Travel switch to ensure that it is locked into

place. You may then use the OEM controls to adjust the seat into a comfortable position.

Important: To provide the best level of safety, the power transfer seat must be completely in the

forward position when the vehicle is in operation.

EZ LOCK OPERATION

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WheelchairDockingSystems

RELEASEDEACTIVATE

Wheelchair is

Locked

READY

Wheelchair is NOT

Engagedin Lock

STOP

SystemDeactivated

DONOTUSE

WARNING

RELEASE

YELLOWLIGHT

Indicatesonly partialdockingpin

engagement,Thesystemuser

mustre-attemptentry.

GREENLIGHT

Indicatesthedockingpin onthe

wheelchair is fully engaged,and

is readyforuse.

REDLIGHT

Indicatessystemhasbeen

deactivatedforoccasions

wherethedockingbaseis

unoccupied.

DEACTIVATESWITCH

Deactivatesthedockingbasealarm

andrelease.

ONLYtobeusedwhenthedocking

baseis UNOCCUPIED.

RELEASESWITCH

Unlocksthedockingbasefor5

seconds,allowingthesystem

usertoexit.

GuidetoDockingSystemOperation

FortheEZLockBL-6290andBL-7317DockingBases

Thank you choosing the EZ Lock W heelchair Docking System; Am erica’s #1 choice for quality and dependability. Before attempting

to use your EZ Lock W heelchair Docking System, be sure to familiarize yourself with the equipment and ensure that you thoroughly

understand the proper method of docking system operation.

DockingSystemControls

The system control panel must be mounted in an area that is readily visible to the driver of the vehicle. The control panel provides

a release switch as well as displaying the docking base system status through an array of colored lights and an audible alarm. The

control panel also allows the system to be fully deactivated for occasions when the docking base is not being used. For passenger

applications an additional release switch may be provided in an area closer to the docking station for the convenience of the

passenger or attendant.

FLASHING YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS COUPLED WITH A PULSING AUDIBLE ALARM INDICATE THE CONTROLS HAVE

BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DOCKING BASE. DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE

CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN.

CUT THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PRESS THE RELEASE SWITCH ON THE CONTROL PANEL. The locking

levers in the docking base will disengage and hold open for five seconds allowing you to exit the system. THE DOCKING SYSTEM

WILL NOT RELEASE THE WHEELCHAIR WITH THE VEHICLE’S IGNITION ON; this is an important safety feature and must not

be disabled. If the system is NOT occupied by a wheelchair user, the audible alarm may be temporarily deactivated by pressing the

deactivation switch on the right side of the control panel. Never lock the docking base manually to silence the alarm. Attempting to

enter a docking base that has been manually locked will result in damage to internal components.

IF THE VEHICLE LOSES ELECTRICAL POWER, THE EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER SHOULD BE PUSHED TO THE LEFT

TO RELEASE THE WHEELCHAIR.

IF THE AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS AND/OR THE YELLOW LIGHT IS DISPLAYED ON THE CONTROL PANEL, YOU MUST

TURN OFF THE IGNITION, EXIT, AND RE-ENTER THE DOCKING STATION UNTIL THE GREEN SYSTEM READY LIGHT IS

DISPLAYED.

s with other adaptive equipment in you vehicle,

ailure to heed the warning indicators may compromise the safety of yourself and

others.

EmergencyReleaseLever

EnteringtheDockingBase

To enter the EZ Lock system requires that you guide your

wheelchair over the top of the docking base until the docking pin

mounted to your wheelchair is fully engaged.

TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEELCHAIR IS FULLY ENGAGED

OU SHOULD ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE SYSTEM WITHOUT

PRESSING THE RELEASE SWITCH AND WITH THE

VEHICLE IGNITION OFF.

pply the wheelchair brakes and/or power-down the wheelchair

and put on your lap & shoulder belts.

Once the vehicles ignition is turned on the indicator lights on the

control panel will indicate the status of the system.

2008 EZ Lock Inc.

ExitingtheDockingBase

EZ LOCK OPERATION

www.ezlock.net

WheelchairDockingSystems

RELEASEDEACTIVATE

Wheelchair is

Locked

READY

Wheelchair is NOT

Engagedin Lock

STOP

SystemDeactivated

DONOTUSE

WARNING

RELEASE

YELLOWLIGHT

Indicatesonly partialdockingpin

engagement,Thesystemuser

mustre-attemptentry.

GREENLIGHT

Indicatesthedockingpin onthe

wheelchair is fully engaged,and

is readyforuse.

REDLIGHT

Indicatessystemhasbeen

deactivatedforoccasions

wherethedockingbaseis

unoccupied.

DEACTIVATESWITCH

Deactivatesthedockingbasealarm

andrelease.

ONLYtobeusedwhenthedocking

baseis UNOCCUPIED.

RELEASESWITCH

Unlocksthedockingbasefor5

seconds,allowingthesystem

usertoexit.

GuidetoDockingSystemOperation

FortheEZLockBL-6290andBL-7317DockingBases

Thank you choosing the EZ Lock W heelchair Docking System; Am erica’s #1 choice for quality and dependability. Before attempting

to use your EZ Lock W heelchair Docking System, be sure to familiarize yourself with the equipment and ensure that you thoroughly

understand the proper method of docking system operation.

DockingSystemControls

The system control panel must be mounted in an area that is readily visible to the driver of the vehicle. The control panel provides

a release switch as well as displaying the docking base system status through an array of colored lights and an audible alarm. The

control panel also allows the system to be fully deactivated for occasions when the docking base is not being used. For passenger

applications an additional release switch may be provided in an area closer to the docking station for the convenience of the

passenger or attendant.

FLASHING YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS COUPLED WITH A PULSING AUDIBLE ALARM INDICATE THE CONTROLS HAVE

BECOME DETACHED FROM THE DOCKING BASE. DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE

CORRECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN.

CUT THE VEHICLES IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND PRESS THE RELEASE SWITCH ON THE CONTROL PANEL. The locking

levers in the docking base will disengage and hold open for five seconds allowing you to exit the system. THE DOCKING SYSTEM

WILL NOT RELEASE THE WHEELCHAIR WITH THE VEHICLE’S IGNITION ON; this is an important safety feature and must not

be disabled. If the system is NOT occupied by a wheelchair user, the audible alarm may be temporarily deactivated by pressing the

deactivation switch on the right side of the control panel. Never lock the docking base manually to silence the alarm. Attempting to

enter a docking base that has been manually locked will result in damage to internal components.

IF THE VEHICLE LOSES ELECTRICAL POWER, THE EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER SHOULD BE PUSHED TO THE LEFT

TO RELEASE THE WHEELCHAIR.

IF THE AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS AND/OR THE YELLOW LIGHT IS DISPLAYED ON THE CONTROL PANEL, YOU MUST

TURN OFF THE IGNITION, EXIT, AND RE-ENTER THE DOCKING STATION UNTIL THE GREEN SYSTEM READY LIGHT IS

DISPLAYED.

s with other adaptive equipment in you vehicle,

ailure to heed the warning indicators may compromise the safety of yourself and

others.

EmergencyReleaseLever

EnteringtheDockingBase

To enter the EZ Lock system requires that you guide your

wheelchair over the top of the docking base until the docking pin

mounted to your wheelchair is fully engaged.

TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEELCHAIR IS FULLY ENGAGED

OU SHOULD ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE SYSTEM WITHOUT

PRESSING THE RELEASE SWITCH AND WITH THE

VEHICLE IGNITION OFF.

pply the wheelchair brakes and/or power-down the wheelchair

and put on your lap & shoulder belts.

Once the vehicles ignition is turned on the indicator lights on the

control panel will indicate the status of the system.

2008 EZ Lock Inc.

ExitingtheDockingBase

Scheduled Maintenance Plan

Power Door System

• Check proper door operation. Adjust door and/or limit switch as necessary

Ramp System

• Inspect ramp mechanism for loose fittings, alignment and abnormal wear

• Clean and lubricate ramp drive mechanisms

• Inspect and clean ramp and limit switch

• Lightly lubricate ramp hinges with non-silicon spay grease

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Record maintenance information in the table below

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WARRANTY

FREEDOM MOTORS USA, INCORPORATED

CONVERSION COMPONENT LIMITED WARRANTY

Freedom Motors USA, Incorporated (“FMI”) provides a comprehensive Conversion Component Limited Warranty (“Warranty”). This Warranty is designed

to work with any applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) factory warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED?

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state. Under this Warranty, authorized FMI technicians

or your personal technician, if approved by FMI, will, without charge, repair, replace or adjust all FMI conversion components (including all ramp parts,

floor pan units, controls, systems and related accessories) (“conversion components”) on your vehicle that malfunction or fail from normal use during

the applicable coverage period due to a manufacturing defect in FMI supplied materials or FMI workmanship. FMI may replace defective parts with new,

remanufactured or used parts, at its discretion, so long as the replacement parts function properly with the conversion component.

While FMI’s defect experience is very low, this Warranty does not mean that each FMI conversion component is defect free. Defects may be

unintentionally introduced into conversion components during the design and manufacturing processes and such defects could result in the need for

repairs.

The remedy under this written Warranty, and any implied warranty, is limited to repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective conversion components.

This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed its essential purpose so long as FMI is willing and able to repair, replace, or adjust defective

conversion components in the prescribed manner. FMI’s liability, if any, shall in no event exceed the cost of correcting manufacturing defects as herein

provided and upon expiration of this warranty, any such liability shall terminate.

Conditions that are not covered by this Warranty are described hereafter on pages 2 and 3. Nothing in this Warranty should be construed as requiring

defective components to be replaced with parts of a different type or design than the original component, so long as the conversion components function