Harmar Mobility AL100-DE User manual

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OUTSIDE
LIFTS
OWNER’S
MANUAL

From all of us at Harmar, thank you for placing your trust in our
products and allowing us to be a part of your journey.
For more than 20 years we have been committed to building
products that help you maintain independence. With a drive to
empower people to live as they choose, Harmar Lifts Lives.
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designs and manufacturers Vertical Platform Lifts, award-
winning Stairlifts, and more.
We strive to be the leading provider of lift-assisting technology
in your home and on the road.
Visit harmar.com or speak to your dealer about the other
solutions available from Harmar.
THANK YOU

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 4
Device Name: Harmar Outside Vehicle Lis ............. 4
Read and Understand ............................................... 4
Purchasing Informaon ............................................ 4
Technical Specicaons ............................................ 4
General Informaon ................................................. 4
SAFETY ........................................................................................6
Safety Denions....................................................... 6
OPERATION ............................................................................. 7
Special Cauons ....................................................... 7
Lowering the Li ...................................................... 8
Posioning the Mobility Device onto the
Plaorm ................................................................... 8
Securing the Mobility Device ................................... 9
Raising the Li .......................................................... 9
Unloading the Mobility Device ............................... 10
Stowing the Plaorm ............................................. 10
Swing-Away ............................................................ 10
Opening the Swing-Away ....................................... 11
Closing the Swing-Away ......................................... 12
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 14
Manual Override .................................................... 14
MOTOR COVERING WIRING SCHEMATIC .................. 15
WARRANTY............................................................................. 16

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INTRODUCTION
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 1
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
DEVICE NAME: HARMAR
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFTS
Indications of Use: The intended use of the Outside
Vehicle Lift is to lift a mobility device for patients or
mobility-impaired persons on and off the vehicle lift.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
This manual provides instructions for proper use
and maintenance of your Outside Vehicle Lift.
Please refer to this Owner’s Manual for operating
instructions. Any alterations to the equipment
without written authorization by the manufacturer
will void the warranty.
PURCHASING INFORMATION
If you have questions concerning the operation and
maintenance of your Outside Vehicle Lift, please
contact your dealer.
Please ensure that you fill out the separate warranty
form and return it within ten (10) days of installation
to register your lift.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Visit harmar.com for specifications on your lift
model.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This lift is meant to transport a wheelchair, power
chair or scooter (also referred to as a mobility device
or chair) on and off the lift for a mobility-impaired
person. Operation outside the intended use will void
the warranty.

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INTRODUCTOIN
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 1
Consider the following general information when
using your lift. Specifics may vary based on your
chair model and lift combination.
• Always make certain your lift is fully deployed
and flush with the ground prior to loading your
mobility device.
• Ensure you have positioned the chair properly
on the platform and that it is secured on the
lift before transport.
• Always verify wheels are captured by cradles or
aligned evenly on the platform. Also ensure the
securement device is fully engaged (hold-down
foot, straps, or hold-down arm. Please consult
your dealer on the specifics of your application
if you have questions.
• Always drive slowly over rough terrain such as
potholes, unpaved roads, railroad tracks, speed
bumps or other uneven surfaces. Excessive
loads and rough driving will damage your lift
and will not be covered by the warranty.
• Stop using the lift immediately if you notice any
damage. Do not attempt to transport a mobility
device with a compromised lift. Damage to
your chair, lift and/or vehicle may occur.
Contact your dealer and ask for an evaluation
of the lift prior to further use.
• Always check to make sure nobody is in the
process of getting on or off the mobility device
before operating the lift.
• Always verify the mobility device is held firmly
in place prior to transport.
• Never attempt to move the vehicle without the
lift being in the full upright or stowed position,
as this may damage the lift.

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SAFETY
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 2
SECTION 2
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
This safety alert symbol appears with
safety statements. It means attention,
become alert, your safety is involved!
Please read and abide by the message
that follows the safety alert symbol.
NOTE: Indicates a condition that should be followed in
order for the lift to function in the manner intended.
Indicates a hazardous situaon that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
!
Indicates a hazardous situaon that, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to
the lift and/or the environment, or cause the lift to
operate improperly.
NOTICE
!

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OPERATION
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 3
SECTION 3
OPERATION
SPECIAL CAUTIONS
Pay attention to the following Special
Cautions while operating the lift.
• Return the hold-down arm to a side, or down
position before folding the platform (Models
AL560, AL560XL, AL003, AL030, AL300-FULL,
AL580, AL580XL, AL580-HDX). Failure to do so
will damage your lift.
• Beware of pinch points. These are areas of
moving parts that can catch extremities or
clothing. Do not place fingers, extremities,
clothing or jewelry near pinch points.
• Keep hands, feet and objects away from the
platform as it lowers.
• Walk the mobility device onto the lifts
platform. Driving onto the lifts platform may
present complications and/or hazards when
stepping off of the mobility device.
• Keep the chair tires properly inflated.
Improper inflation will change how the chair
fits and secures on the platform and will
change the securement pressure.
• Secure the chair firmly before driving.
Double-check to confirm that the chair is
secured properly before you transport it.
• Inspect the lift condition often. If ANY parts
are worn or damaged, DO NOT USE THE LIFT.
Immediately contact the dealer that you
purchased the lift from to schedule repairs.
• Do not enter steep driveways straight on.
Enter and leave at an angle to the street so that
the lift does not drag on the ground.
• Do not move the vehicle with the platform
down. If the vehicle is driven with the lift in the
DOWN position, the lift and/or the vehicle will
be damaged.
• Check with a dealer to make sure a new
mobility device is compatible with the lift and
vehicle before replacing a mobility device.
• Hand-wash or only use a touch-less automatic
car wash with the lift installed.To prevent
damage DO NOT use automatic car wash
systems. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
CAUTION
!
This li is NOT meant for human transportaon.
Any use other than the intended use idened will
VOID the warranty and could result in personal
injury. The mobility device MUST be unoccupied
before operang the li. Each li is designed to
transport a specic mobility device only. DO NOT
aempt to move any mobility devices, objects,
people, animals or materials other than those for
which the li was designed.
Take EXTREME CARE while transporng the
mobility device onto the li to avoid damage and/
or personal injury.
WARNING
!
!
DRIVE SLOWLY over rough terrain such as potholes,
unpaved roads and railroad tracks. Excessive
bumping creates stress on the lift and vehicle and can
badly damage your lift, vehicle and mobility device.
NOTICE

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OPERATION
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 3
LOWERING THE LIFT
1. Insert the key and turn the switch to the ON
position.
2. Press DOWN on the toggle switch. The platform
will unfold automatically, as the lift is lowered.
The AL010 & AL050 manually unfolds and
requires assistance as the lift is lowered.
3. Continue to lower the platform until it reaches
the ground and becomes level. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2
DO NOT over-lower the platform to the point where
the vehicle begins to rise. This will damage the lift.
NOTICE
POSITIONING THE MOBILITY
DEVICE ONTO THE
PLATFORM
1. Slowly walk the mobility device onto the
platform.
2. Maneuver the mobility device until it is
positioned at the center of the platform or the
drive wheels are resting within the wheel
cradles, depending on the lift and chair model.
See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
IMPORTANT: Positioning the mobility device
properly onto the platform is critical to ensuring
the mobility device is properly locked onto the lift.
Always verify that the drive wheels are captured
within the wheel cradles. Please consult your dealer
on the specifics of your application.
Always walk mobility devices onto the platform
manually.
NOTICE

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OPERATION
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 3
SECURING THE MOBILITY
DEVICE
Depending on the lift model and the type of
securement device it uses, the platform may be raised
halfway by pressing the toggle switch UP. By raising the
platform, the straps will be easier to attach or will be
easier to raise the mobility device’s armrest out of the
way of the hold-down arm. See Figure 3-4.
Hold-Down Arm
Straps
Figure 3-4
NOTES FOR AL015, AL100, AL100HD,
AL100-DE, AL160 AND AL300-FULL
MODELS
Ensure that the securement system (whether it’s
a hold-down arm, hold-down foot or straps) has
enough tension to secure the device.
NOTICE
On some scooters, it may be necessary to
temporarily move the steering tiller forward to clear
the hold-down foot as it lowers into the lock-down
position.
Some scooters have pneumatic (air-inflated) tires. If
your scooter has this type of tire, be sure the tires are
properly inflated. Improper inflation will change the
deck height of the scooter and therefore change the
amount of clamping force the hold-down foot places
on the scooter. The scooter can fall off the lift if not
properly secured.
NOTICE
RAISING THE LIFT
1. When the mobility device is secure, use the
UP toggle switch to continue raising the lift.
2. Stop raising the lift when it reaches the top
of travel and when you hear the clicking or
ratcheting sound.
3. Remove the key. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5

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OPERATION
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UNLOADING THE
MOBILITY DEVICE
1. Insert the key and turn the switch to the ON
position.
2. Press DOWN on the toggle switch to lower the
lift.
3. Release/move the hold-down devices that are
not automatic.
4. Guide the chair off the platform carefully.
NOTE: Always walk the mobility device off of the
platform. When the mobility device is clear of the
platform, press the UP toggle switch to raise the platform.
STOWING THE PLATFORM
When the mobility device is unloaded, press UP on
the toggle switch and the platform will automatically
fold (excludes AL010 and AL050). The AL010 and
AL050 requires the platform to be manually lifted
upright until it reaches the locking position when
the lift is completely raised. See Figure 3-6.
DO NOT leave the lift’s platform on the ground. Keep
the platform in the upright and stowed position when
not in use or when leaving the vehicle.
NOTICE
Figure 3-6
SWING-AWAY
The Swing-Away allows the lift to be swung away
from the back of the vehicle for convenient access
to the trunk/cargo area. If the lift does not have a
Swing-Away, the Swing-Away can be purchased from
an authorized dealer and installed at any time.
NEVER open the Swing-Away with the mobility device
on the lift. Opening the Swing-Away with the mobility
device on the lift will damage the Swing-Away and
the lift and will potentially damage the vehicle and
the mobility device. Any of these actions will VOID the
warranty. See Figure 3-7.
NOTICE
Figure 3-7

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Figure 3-8
OPENING THE SWING-AWAY
1. Remove the safety pin. See Figure 3-9.
AL105
Remove
Safety
Pin
AL105L
Figure 3-9
2. Pull the T-handle. Grasp the lift firmly and
swing it out, away from the vehicle.
See Figure 3-10
Pull T-handle
Figure 3-10
The Swing-Away opens up from the closed position
to allow full access to the vehicle’s cargo area.
NOTE: On the AL105L model, the platform must be pushed
down and away from the vehicle to release the latching
mechanism. See Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-11
ONLY open the Swing-Away on level ground.
Failure to open the Swing-Away on level ground
may result in losing control of the li, resulng in
personal injury or damage to property.
See Figure 3-8.
WARNING
!

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OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 3
CLOSING THE SWING-AWAY
1. Close the Swing-Away by returning it to the
stowed position. See Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12
2. When the Swing-Away is fully closed, the
T-handle will be fully retracted. See Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13
3. Install the safety pin. See Figure 3-14.
Be sure to stay clear of the latching mechanism to
avoid personal injury. See Figure 3-13.
Safety Pin must be installed before transit to avoid
damage and injury. See Figure 3-14.
WARNING
!
Figure 3-14
AL105L AL105
Install
Safety Pin

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MAINTENANCE
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 4
SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE
This Outside Vehicle Lift is designed to be as trouble
free as possible. However, some basic maintenance
will ensure that it continues to offer reliable use for
years to come.
• Oil pivot points on all moving parts every Six (6)
months.
• Grease the inside vertical square tube once
a year (every six [6] months under hard
conditions or extreme weather). Lower the
platform to the ground and clean the tube with
mineral spirits, WD-40® or a good solvent.
When clean, grease the square vertical tube
shaft with high-grade water-resistant grease
such as boat trailer wheel-bearing grease.
See Figure 4-1.
• Check for paint chips and touch up bare metal.
Use a good black enamel or lacquer to inhibit
rust. You may need to do this more frequently
if your lift is subject to salt air or road salt
during the winter.
Figure 4-1
GreaseGrease
Grease
Hold-Down
Arm
Hold-Down
Foot
Plaorm Hinge
J-Cam
Plaorm Roller
Inner Tube

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TROUBLESHOOTING
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 5
SECTION 5
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the lift does not have power when the key is
turned on:
• Make sure the lift harness and vehicle harness
are connected.
• Make sure the self-resettable circuit breaker on
the red wire by the battery is good.
• Try starting the car to see if the battery is
weak.
If the lift makes a ratcheting noise as it is being
raised.
• Unplug the lift, take the round black plug off
the top of the motor cover and use a 3/8"
socket to manually lower the lift. (See manual
override instructions.)
• If the actuator just spins and doesn’t move
down or up, take the lift to a dealer.
MANUAL OVERRIDE
In the event of a power failure (for example, if the
car battery dies), the lift can still be raised or
lowered using the manual override system.
Always disconnect the power from the li by
unplugging the li harness from the vehicle
harness before aempng to use the manual
override to avoid electrical shock or accidental
acvaon.
WARNING
!
1. Unplug power to the lift. See Figure 5-1.
Li Harness Vehicle Harness
Figure 5-1
2. Using a coin or key, remove the cap on the top
of the motor cover. See Figure 5-2.
Remove
Figure 5-2
3. Insert a 3/8" socket wrench into the actuator
and rotate the hex shaft. See Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
• Turn the hex shaft counterclockwise to lower
the platform.
• Turn the hex shaft clockwise to raise the
platform.

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MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 6
SECTION 6
MOTOR COVER WIRING SCHEMATIC
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
BATTERY
VEHICLE HARNESS
KEY SWITCH
LIFT
LIGHT
TRAILER PLUG MOTOR COVER
LIGHT
ACTUATOR
POLE REVERSING
SWITCH
BROWN
12V +

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WARRANTY
OUTSIDE VEHICLE LIFT: SECTION 7
SECTION 7
3-YEAR TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY
The lift came with a separate warranty form on page
17. To register the lift, the warranty form must be
returned within ten (10) days of installation. This
warranty policy page must remain in the owner’s
manual for future reference. Do not tear out this page.
Dealer/Installer Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
The installation date and serial # of the lift will
be required for the dealer to receive factory
information for service or warranty work.
Installation Date:
Serial # of the Lift:
Harmar Mobility warrants its lift products against
defects in material, mechanical and electrical
component (parts), excluding labor costs, batteries,
paint and covers, for a period of three (3) years
from date of retail purchase, provided that the
products have been installed, maintained and
operated properly. This warranty does not cover
defects in vehicles on which Harmar products are
installed or defects in Harmar products caused by
defects in any part of the vehicle upon which the
product is installed. 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, damaged by accident,
over stressed, misused and/or neglected, or if the
product has been modified in any way. Defective
parts must be returned, prepaid, to Harmar at the
address listed above, for inspection prior to credit,
repair or replacement, at Harmar’s option. Harmar’s
sole obligation and the exclusive remedy under
this warranty is limited to such credit, repair or
replacement.
THIS EXPRESS 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 WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Model:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Installation Date:
INSTALLER INFORMATION
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
APPLICATION INFORMATION
 Scooter  Power Wheelchair
 Wheelchair  N/A
Year:
Manufacturer:
Model:
PURCHASER INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How did you hear about Harmar?
 Harmar Dealer
 Internet
 Magazine
Which:
 Friend or Acquaintance
 Saw Harmar product somewhere
 Other:
I purchased my Harmar li because of:
 Style/Appearance
 Harmar Representative
 Previous Experience
 Ease of Use
 Recommendation
 Price/Value
PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS AND RETURN WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF PRODUCT INSTALLATION.
Fax completed form to 1-866-234-5680 or mail to:
Harmar, ATTN Warranty Department, 1500 Independence Blvd., Suite 220, Sarasota FL 34234.

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NOTES

1500 Independence Blvd. Suite 220
Sarasota, FL 34234
800-833-0478
www.harmar.com