Harmar Mobility VPL400-X Supplement

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VPL400-X
VERTICAL
PLATFORM LIFT
INSTALLATION &
SERVICE MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VPL400-X
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ..................................................................................................... 4
Safety Definitions.................................................. 4
Environmental Conditions .....................................4
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................5
Device Name: Harmar VPL400-X ...........................5
Read And Understand ........................................... 5
Technical Specifications ........................................5
Code Statement .................................................... 5
Applicable Standards Based On Installation Type .. 5
Requirements Under Asme A18.1..........................6
Asme A18.1 Section 5: Private Residence
Vertical Platform Lifts ...........................................6
Statement Of Use.................................................. 6
Key Vertical Platform
Lift Elements......................................................... 7
Key Internal Vertical Platform Lift Elements..........8
PREPARATION....................................................................................... 9
Required Tools And Hardware...............................9
Recommended Tools ............................................9
Box Required Components Not Supplied...............9
Site Preparation .................................................. 10
Concrete ............................................................. 10
Material Handling ............................................... 10
Unloading ........................................................... 11
Box Content ........................................................ 11
Unpacking ........................................................... 11
INSTALLATION......................................................................................12
Tower Preparation .............................................. 12
Temporary Electrical Connection ........................ 13
Bypass Mode....................................................... 14
Platform Connection........................................... 14
Routing Interlock & Call/Send Wires
Inside The Tower................................................. 15
Installing Platform Guard Panels Straight
Through Configuration........................................ 15
Installing A Platform Gate (If Required)............... 16
Installing The
Auto-Folding Ramp ............................................. 18
Fascia Panel Installation ..................................... 19
Installing The Top Landing Gate .......................... 19
Lower Landing Call Stations................................. 21
Interlocks ............................................................ 22
Installing Fixed Ramps......................................... 22
Setting The Limit Switches .................................. 22
Final Positioning And Anchoring.......................... 23
Installation Tower Checks.................................... 23
Permanent Power Installation ............................ 24
Final Installation.................................................. 24
Operational Check............................................... 25
INSTALLATION QUICK START.......................................................26
Electric Control ................................................... 26
Quick Start Checklist .......................................... 27
Installation Tower Checks ................................... 28
Final Installation.................................................. 28
QUICK START WIRING .....................................................................29
Upper Landing Wire Connection ....................... 29
Platform Gate Wire Connections ....................... 30
Lower Landing Wire Connection ........................ 31
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................... 32
Contactor Tray .................................................... 33
Up And Down Contactors.................................... 33
Brake Resistor ..................................................... 33
Load Resistors ..................................................... 33
Gearmotor .......................................................... 33
Emergency Lowering Procedure ..........................34
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION.................................................... 36
Residential Applications ...................................... 36
Maintenance Schedule ....................................... 36

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SAFETY
VPL400-X: SECTION 1
SECTION 1
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
This safety alert symbol appears with
safety statements. It means attention,
become alert, your safety and the
safety of others are 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
The technician shall assess the surrounding
conditions and verify that the location is acceptable
before performing installation and/or servicing
tasks. Installation shall not proceed in inclement
weather conditions that jeopardize the technician’s
safety or ability to complete the installation in a safe
manner. Tents, canopies or other outdoor provisions
that help protect the work area from weather or
other safety concerns are recommended when
conditions warrant.
Do not attempt to install or use this lift if you have
any hesitation or question. Serious injury or damage
can result if proper procedures are not followed.
If you do not understand any portion of the
installation or operation procedures, please consult
Harmar's LiftSquad Support at 800-833-0478.
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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INTRODUCTION
VPL400-X: SECTION 2
SECTION 2
INTRODUCTION
DEVICE NAME: HARMAR
VPL400-X
Indications of Use:
The Harmar Highlander 400-X Vertical Platform
Lift is to aid in the safe and efficient transfer of
individuals with limited mobility or disabilities, along
with their mobility devices, between different levels
of a residential building.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
This manual provides instructions for the proper
installation and service of the Harmar VPL400-X
Vertical Platform Lift which is critical to the lift’s
safety, performance and durability. Please refer
to the Owner’s Manual for operating instructions.
Any alterations to the equipment without written
authorization by the manufacturer is prohibited and
will void the warranty.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Visit harmar.com for specifications on the particular
lift model and configuration.
CODE STATEMENT
The Harmar VPL400-X lift has been designed to
meet Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020 “Safety
Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts”
under section 5 and has been certified to CSA B44.1/
ASME A17.5-2019 “Elevator and Escalator Electrical
Equipment”.
Code requirements for Vertical Platform lifts may
vary depending on location. It is the installers
responsibility to contact their state, city or local
code enforcement office and determine all the
regulations the lift and installation are subject
to. You must do this before installing the Vertical
Platform Lift.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
BASED ON INSTALLATION
TYPE
Residential installations require compliance to the
Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020 safety code and
other codes that may be adopted by state, city and
local code authority having jurisdiction.
To meet the full intent of Safety standard ASME
A18.1-2020 regulation the installer is required to
contact their state, city or local code authority
having jurisdiction for permits, adopted rules and
inspections of the vertical platform lift.

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INTRODUCTION
VPL400-X: SECTION 2
REQUIREMENTS UNDER
ASME A18.1
Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020 for Platform Lifts
and Stairway Chairlifts under Section 5.
The Harmar VPL400-X Vertical Platform Lift is to
be installed according to all applicable codes in
accordance with Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020
- which is the responsibility of the installer - CSA
B44.1/ASME A17.5-2019.
ASME A18.1 SECTION 5:
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS
Section 5 applies to vertical platform lifts installed
in or at a private residence for use by the mobility
impaired.
RUNWAYS
Runways shall be installed in accordance with 2.1.1,
2.1.3, or 5.1.1. Runway construction for lifts that
penetrate a floor must comply with 2.1.1 and with
the building code.
• 2.1.1 Runway Enclosure Provided
• 2.1.3 Runway Enclosure Not Provided (code
has a height restriction under rule 2.7)
STATEMENT OF USE
VPL400-X units (4') are intended for a maximum
operation of 6-cycles per hour.

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INTRODUCTION
VPL400-X: SECTION 2
KEY VERTICAL PLATFORM
LIFT ELEMENTS
1. Top Cap
2. Decal
3. Data Serial Tag
4. Platform
5. Platform Guard Panel
6. Grab Rail (if supplied)
7. Platform Controls
8. Platform Safety Pan
9. Platform Folding Ramp/
Platform Fixed Ramp
10. Tower
11. Folding Ramp Actuator Tube
1
2
10
11
3
7
5
6
8
4
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INTRODUCTION
VPL400-X: SECTION 2
KEY INTERNAL VERTICAL
PLATFORM LIFT ELEMENTS
1. Manual Lowering Tool
2. Motor / Gearbox
3. ACME Screw with Drive and Safety nuts
4. Control Electronics Assembly
5. Tower Frame
6. Tower Legs
7. Wire Channel
8. Over-Speed Safety Assembly
9. Motor Contactors
10. Carriage
11. Trailing Cable
12. Cable Tensioning Pulley
13. Junction Box
(Main Power Supply Hookup)
1
10
2
7
9
8
11
5
4
3
13
6
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PREPARATION
VPL400-X: SECTION 3
SECTION 3
PREPARATION
Installations may vary to some degree, but below
are the basic tools to have on hand for a Vertical
Platform Lift installation.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments,
please contact our LiftSquad Support at
800-833-0478 or [e-mail].
REQUIRED TOOLS AND
HARDWARE
• Tape Measure
• Square
• Level
• Multimeter
• Wire Cutters, Wire Puller
• Stripper, Crimping Tool
• 
• Wrench Set:
• "
• "
• 5/8"
• "
• "
• Allen Wrench:
• "
• 5/32"
• "
• 7/3 2"
• "
• Torx Wrench
• T20
• No. 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
• No. 2 Flat Head Screwdriver
• No. 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Marking Implement
• 
socket, extension and ratchet
• Concrete Drill Bits
• Temporary Power Means
• Precision Screwdriver Set
• Yellow / 74B wire Nut
• Anchors for Fixed Ramp (if specified)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
• Fish Tape
• 
• Ladder
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• First Aid Kit
• Box Cutter
• Hard Hat
• Shop Vacuum
• Shop Towels and General Purpose Cleaner
BOX REQUIRED
COMPONENTS NOT
SUPPLIED
NOTE: We recommend electrical supply to be installed by
an electrician.
• Indoor applications use 15-amp 120V 2-pole
fusible and lockable disconnect. (NEMA 1) for
outdoor applications use 15-amp 120V 2-pole
fusible and lockable disconnect (NEMA 3R).
• Wire, Conduit and Disconnect to meet NFPA
70 code.
• Dedicated Electrical Lead (per local code).
• Fasteners for top gate and call/send boxes.

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PREPARATION
VPL400-X: SECTION 3
SITE PREPARATION
• 
power supply and disconnect per NFPA 70.
• 


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
of the concrete slab must be large enough for
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• If there was a blueprint created for the project,
check that all work matches the blueprint.
Running clearance measurements should be


top landing and overhead clearance. Ensure
there are no pinch points.
• If doors are supplied by others check that they

mount doors are required. If other non Harmar
supplied equipment (interlocks) are going to

equipment.
• The front tower panel and the top cover must be
removed before any power, gate/door, call send

CONCRETE
• Concrete pad should be no less than 4"thick,
3500 PSI reinforced, and must be level. The size
of the concrete pad may vary depending on the

approach to the VPL must be large enough
to turn a mobility device around. Pay close
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
on the exterior of a house or building are
normally sloped to shed water. The normal slope
""per foot to provide adequate
drainage. Steel shims should be used to level the


"per foot, it should be reworked and
leveled before installing the VPL.
Wood shims should never be used on either inside or
outside applicaons.
CAUTION
!
NOTE: Do not shim more than 7/8".
• Harmar recommends securing the lift using
our Anchor Kit
NOTE: DO NOT install on brick, landscape paver or asphalt
surface.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Do not li unit from boom of the plaorm. This will
cause damage to the safety systems.
CAUTION
!
• It may be necessary to move the VPL around
once it’s on the job site. Extra material handling
equipment such as manual carts, a pallet jack,


by manpower. All tower panels can be removed
to reduce the weight of the tower. Care should
be taken not to scratch or damage panels when
removing, carrying, and reinstalling them.
• Special care must be taken to protect any

be damaged by the uses of material handling
equipment.

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VPL400-X: SECTION 3
UNLOADING
• The 4'VPL is shipped standing up shrink
wrapped to a pallet. The pallet dimensions
are 48"x 48"x 83". Units are screwed into
"wrench
socket to remove screws. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
• A lift gate is unable to be used when the tower
is shipped laying down. A pallet jack or forklift
can be used to set into place.
Note: Must have a loading dock, pick up the VPL at the
shipping terminal, or ship it directly to the installation site.
This information must be documented on the evaluation
form.
• VPL’s weigh between 800 - 900 lb, depending
on the height. The following may be necessary
to assist in positioning:
• Additional Manpower
• Fork Lift
• Crane
• Pallet Jack
• Lever Bar Dolly
BOX CONTENT
Inspect all of the boxes for damage or missing parts.
If you see any damage, contact the freight carrier to
file a damage claim and contact Harmar.
Verify the products match those described on the
packing list attached to the exterior packaging. If
items are missing or are incorrect, contact Harmar.
UNPACKING
1. Unwrap the VPL and set the following items
aside:
• Small Parts Box
• Ramp (if provided)
• Platform Panels
• Platform
• Gates
2. Remove the tower from the pallet.
3. Perform pre-delivery inspection

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INSTALLATION
VPL400-X: SECTION 4
SECTION 4
INSTALLATION
TOWER PREPARATION
1. Remove 5X front screws.
2. Remove the top cap by loosening the four (4)
side screws. See Figures 4-1.
Figure 4-1
3. Remove the front panel by rotating it out
slightly and lifting it out of the lower slots.
See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2
4. Position the VPL tower close to the upper
landing and stand it up using appropriate
material handling processes.
NOTE: Tower frame should only be lifted by the
rectangular tubes below the top plate.
5. Remove and discard the temporary bolt and

pulley to the carriage for shipping. This bolt is
indicated with a red tag. Suspend the pulley
assembly behind the carriage.
See Figures 4-3 and 4-4.
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-4

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NOTE: Be sure that the pulley assembly is suspended with
the sheeve at the top and that it is clear to move through
the lift range.
6. Connect the 8-pin platform control box, plug
to the matching 8-pin plug of the travel near
the top of the carriage flange. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5
TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
1. 
inside the tower. Retrieve the temporary power
cord from the parts kit. Route stripped end of
See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6
2. Connect the black wire to the back wire, white
wire to the white wire, and connect the green
wire to the green wire. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
3.
Verify that hot, neutral and ground conductors
where the temporary power cord will connect are
correct. Incorrect wiring or lack of ground could
cause unit malfuncon.
WARNING
!
Route the temporary cord along the wire
channel, run it through one of the knockout
holes at the top or bottom of the large side
panels and then plug it into 120-volt source
outlet. See Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8
This section is for supplying temporary power to the
lift for positioning and installation. If permanent
power is being implemented at this stage, please refer
to page 24 for permanent power installation.
NOTICE

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BYPASS MODE
To operate the carriage during installation, prior to
gate and platform setup, several jumper plugs are
required.
1. Plug the Upper Landing Cable Connector and
Lower Landing Jumper Connector to the AC
Controller. The Upper Landing Cable does not
need to be wired into the gate interlock or
call/send at this point. See Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9
Lower Landing
Jumper
Upper Landing
Cable
2. Plug the cab control (8-pin), Safety Pan Jumper
(2-pin) and Platform Gate Jumper (4-pin) into
the Trailing Cable Connectors at the Platform
Harness. See Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10
Cab Control
Cable
Safety Nut Cable
Platform Gate
Jumper
Safety Pan
Jumper
Trailing Cable
3. Move the carriage up or down as needed to
finish the installation.
4. These jumpers may need to be removed at
the completion of installation. See Installation
Tower Check section on Page 23.
PLATFORM CONNECTION
1. Fasten the platform arms to the carriage with
the 4 ½""bolts using ¾"tools using
the low profile nyloc nuts on the lower bolts
and a standard nyloc nut on the upper bolts.
See Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11
2. Slide the platform onto the carriage arms then
fasten it in place with 6 ¼""Phillips
head bolt using a Phillips screwdriver.
See Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12

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ROUTING INTERLOCK &
CALL/SEND WIRES INSIDE
THE TOWER
Depending on the configuration call/send and or
interlock wires will be wired directly to the control
board and coiled up at the top of the tower or will
be in the small parts box.
1. Uncoil any wires temporarily zip tied to the
underside of the tower top plate and route it
into the wire channel. See Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-13
2. If the configuration comes with a coil of wire
in the small parts box, it must be connected to
the AC Controller/Travel Cable and routed to
the wire channel. See Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14
Call/Send and interlock wires can be routed from the
top of the tower, into the wire channel, and out one
of the provided knockouts at the top or the bottom of
the tower side panels.
NOTICE
INSTALLING PLATFORM
GUARD PANELS STRAIGHT
THROUGH CONFIGURATION
1. 
the small parts bag.
2. Insert the control side guard panel posts into
the pockets on the platform with the smooth
side facing the inside of the platform and
insert the outer panel into the outer pockets.
See Figure 4-15.
Figure 4-15
3. 
"socket, torque bolts
down sufficiently to hold guard panels rigidly
in-place. The platform material in front of the
pockets may deform slightly while tightening
bolts. See Figure 4-16.

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Figure 4-16
4. Grab the top of the panel and push it back and
forth to check the rigidity. If the panel is loose,
"turn rotating back and
forth between the bolts until the panels are
not loose. See Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17
INSTALLING A PLATFORM
GATE (IF REQUIRED)
1. Place the gate onto the platform floor and
align the gate tabs with the threaded holes on
the side panels. See Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-18
A furniture dolly can be used to help position the gate
onto the platform.
NOTICE
2. 
tabs in gate frame into threaded holes on
"open end wrench
to tighten the screws. See Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-19

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3. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver remove the
interlock covers screws. See Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-20
4. 
See Figure 6-2 on page 30.
5. If a right-hand platform gate is installed the
interlock harness must be routed through the
hole. See Figure 4-21.
Figure 4-21
6. Continue routing through the bottom tube
and out the other end. Install the rectangular
caps into the bottom gate tube. Create a small
notch in the rectangular cap to route the
harness through after it is installed.
See Figure 4-22.
Figure 4-22
7. Secure the platform interlock harness, control
box harness, and safety pan harness under the
carriage flange clip. See Figure 4-23.
Figure 4-23
8. Remove the platform gate jumper plug from
the trailing cable and plug the platform gate
interlock cable into the trailing cable.

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INSTALLING THE
AUTO-FOLDING RAMP
1. If an auto fold ramp option is being installed,
the ramp brackets must be installed with
the hardware and washers included with the
ramp pivot tab brackets. Attach the two ramp
pivot tabs to the lower landing sides of the

washers that go between the pivot bracket
and platform. See Figure 4-24.
Figure 4-24
2. Attached the ramp to the pivot bracket with
the supplied shoulder bolts and nyloc nuts
""boxed end
wrench to tighten the fasteners.
See Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-25
3. Remove the three (3) screws holding the tower skins
to the tower and install the ramp actuator tube in

that was previously removed. See Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-26
The curved corner of the ramp roller guide is oriented up.
NOTICE
4. Adjust actuator ramp arm, so that it is lined up
with the actuator tube. Tighten the two Allen bolts
from the ramp to the ramp arm. See Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-27
If you have a platform gate and auto-folding ramp,
the ramp brackets are different. The angle brackets
are attached to the gate frame.
NOTICE

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FASCIA PANEL
INSTALLATION


panel heights can be special ordered. Fascia panels
must provide a smooth surface for the platform
edge to run against to prevent any shear or
obstruction hazards. They must be fastened beneath
the opening and adjacent to each other with no
overlapping or gaps between them.
The upper landing of a deck with an opening
underneath requires a fascia wall.
NOTE: It may be necessary to stud up the wall to give the
fascia panel something to fasten to.
Once the structure is in place, fasten the fascia
panel to it.



"".
See Figure 4-28.
Figure 4-28
INSTALLING THE TOP
LANDING GATE
NOTE: If the call/send switch is installed in the gate, the
wires are routed between the gate and to the top of the
tower. If the call send is located outside the gate, the
wires are routed from the gate to the call send box and
then from the box to the top of the tower.
The top of the gate must be aached to a
supporng structure. The gate is not designed to
be freestanding. Reference Typical Drawing ENG-
000847 Landing Gates.
WARNING
!
1.
Disconnect all power before making any electrical
connecons.
WARNING
!
Remove small screws and post cover on both
sides of the landing gate with a No. 1 Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Create the necessary space below the gate sill
so the wire can be routed into the gate post
through the wire routing slot in the bottom of
the gate mounting flange. See Figure 4-29.
Figure 4-29

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3. 
between the upright structural supports.
See Figure 4-30.
Figure 4-30
Gate Post
Fastening
Points
4. Use a level to ensure the gate is aligned with
the opening. See Figure 4-31.
Figure 4-31
5. Use the two (2) access holes on each side
of the gate to fasten it in place. Fasteners
are NOT supplied, ¼"x 2"lag bolts are
recommended. Fasteners with a low-profiled
head are recommend for the horizontal
mounting surface of the bottom gate
mounting flange. Counter sunk screws should
be used on the top of the gate flange.
See Figures 4-32 through 4-34.
Figure 4-32
Figure 4-33
Figure 4-34