Harmar Mobility Pinnacle SL600 Manual

STAIR LIFT SYSTEM
Installation and Service Manual
WARNING! STRICT ADHERENCE TO THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS is required and will promote the safety of those
installing this product, as well as those who will ultimately use the lift for its intended purpose. Any deviation from these
instructions will void the LIMITED WARRANTY that accompanies the product. Additionally, any party installing the product
who deviates from the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS shall be taken to agree to INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the
manufacturer from any and all loss, liability or damage, including attorneys fees, that might arise out of or in connection with
such deviation.

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Read and understand this manual prior to attempting stair lift installations. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for
Limited Warranty information and operating instructions. The Owner’s Manual must be given to the owner of the
lift before it is put into service.
CONTENTS:
Important! It is imperative that this manual be read and understood prior to attempting installation of the stair lift.
Please observe all cautions and warnings in this manual, as well as on labels on the equipment.
I. PRELIMINARY CHECKS ................................................................3
A. Tools required ..............................................................3
B. Included parts...............................................................3
II. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ....................................................4
A. Determine rail length...................................................4
B. Rail installation..........................................................5-6
C. Chassis installation.......................................................7
D. Final rail installation.....................................................8
E. Footrest and seat installation................................9-12
III. REMOTE CALL/SEND CONTROL OPERATION.......................12
A. Remote control operation.........................................12
B. Remote control reprogramming..............................12
IV. COMPLETION PROCEDURES ...................................................13
A. Test armrest control switch.......................................13
B. Tighten brackets.........................................................13
C. Set upper and lower travel limits............................13
D. Test safety stop switches..........................................14
E. Additional System Checks.........................................15
V. Folding Rail Installation........................................................16-20
VI. Folding Rail Conversion......................................................20-27

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I. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
TOOLS REQUIRED
The following is a suggested list of basic tools to have on hand during installation.
Cordless drill
Allen wrench (5/64”, 5/32”, 3/16”, 5/16”)
Phillips screwdriver (#3)
Nut driver (3/8” and 5/16”)
6-10” driver extension
T30 Torx bit (included)
Level
Hack saw or chop saw
SAE socket set
SAE wrenches
Tape measure
INCLUDED PARTS
Before beginning installation, please inspect and check the box contents. Report any damage to your dealer.
Chassis Box: Rail Box:
• Chassis    • Bottomrailpre-installedwith:
• Call/sendparts       •Bottomendplate
•2Call/sendhandcontrols      •Chargestripwireharness
• Batterycharger      •Bottomlimitcam
• InstallationManual    •Jointpinsandjointbrackets
• Owner’s Manual (two-piece rail only)
       •Plasticgearrack     
        •Toprailpre-installedwith:   
         •Chargestripwireharness
RailBracketBox:       •Railaccessories(plasticbag):
• Railbrackets(2,3,4,or6perset)     •Topendplate
• Woodscrews(#14X2”(4perrailbracket)    •Compressionbolts(3sizes)  
 •Self-cuttingscrews(1/4”-20X1”)
ChairandFootrestBox:       •TorxT30driverbit
•Chairwithseatbelt     
 •Footrestcompletewith:   •Railparts(plasticbag): 
 •Adjustableseatheightframe     •Extraplasticracks(2or3)
•Plasticverticalcover       •Toplimitcam
•Nylonplugs(5)    
•Seatswivelpostwithfasteners
Preliminary Checks

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II. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
A. DETERMINE OVERALL RAIL LENGTH (Only if track did not come pre-cut to length)
Step 1: Determine any obstructions that will affect the position and length of the rail. These may include walls,
doors, hallway orientation, etc.
Step 2: Measuretheoveralllengthofthestairsfromthenoseatthetoplandingofthestairstotheooratthe
bottom(nosetooormeasurement,e.g.,128”,seeimagebelow).
Step 3: Foranormalstairwaywithadequatespaceforalanding,add13”tothenosetooormeasurement.This
willprovideenoughraillengthtoallowthestairlifttobeadjustedsothattheoor-to-seatheightwillbethe
same at both the top and bottom (e.g., 141”).
Step 4: If the top landing has restrictions (i.e., a wall or doorway), use the chart below to determine the length of
extension that should be used.
Step 5: To cut the rail, use a standard 12” chop saw, with a blade designed to cut aluminum. Do not cut rail
inside the house (aluminum chips are very hard to remove from carpets).
TIP! DO NOT cut the end of the rail that contains the joint holes.
Remove the charger strips and wire harness before cutting.
Extension
7” 9” 11” 13”
3.9” 5” 6.1” 7.2”
Horizontal intrusion on top landing

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B. RAIL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Open the rail box and remove the contents.
Step 2: Position the bottom rail (the rail with end plate attached) directly on the stairs
with the end plate towards the bottom of the stairs and the plastic rack facing up. Place
anobjectthatmeasuresbetween3/4”and1”betweenendplateandtheoor.
Step 3: Position the two ends of the track close together. Locate and connect the plug on the ends of the two
charger harnesses inside the two track pieces.
Step 4: With the plastic rack facing up, slide the top rail into the bottom rail and guide them together using the
pre-installed pins. Gently tap the top rail if necessary to get them close together. Be cautious not to pinch the
charger harness.
Step 5: Installtwo(2)jointfastenersandrmlytightenwith3/16”Allenwrench.Then
sliderackpiecesdowntocoverjoint.
Step 6: Turnoverjoinedrailsandinstalltheremainingtwo(2)jointfastenersand
rmlytightenwith3/16”Allenwrench.Thensliderackpiecesdowntocoverjoint.
TIP! Use the chair box or another heavy object, like a toolbox, at the bottom to prevent the
rail from sliding down the stairs.

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Step 7: Install rail brackets by loosening the screws and snapping each bracket edge into the slot, or slide the
brackets on from the top of the rail.
Step 8:
A.Fordoublerails,therstrailbracketshouldbetightenedinplace
so when turned over the back of the bracket touches the rear of
 therststepfromthebottomlanding.Thesecondandthirdbracketsshould
 beplacedandtightenedonthestepsoneachsideoftherailjoint,againso
 thebackofthebrackettouchestherearofthestep.Thefourthandnal
bracket should be placed on the last step before the top landing, again
tightening it so it touches the front of the rear of the last step.
B.Tightentherstrailbracketinplacesowhenturnedoverthebackofthe
brackettouchestherearoftherststepfromthebottomlanding.Placethe
other rail on the last step before the top landing, again tightening it so it
touches the rear of the last step.
Step 9: Turn the rail right side up (plastic side facing up).
Step 10: Measure any obstruction from the wall (this may include handrails,
molding,lightswitches,etc.)andadjusttheedgeofthebracketsanequaldistance
from the wall.
Installation Procedures
WALL
SIDE

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Step 11: The underside of the rail must be at least 2” above the stair tread nose to provide clearance for the
footrest. To achieve this 2” clearance move the rail and bracket forward. Once the clearance is 2” tighten all
bracket nuts to hold the brackets in position. To maintain the 2” clearance, and to hold the rail in place, secure the
bottombrackettotherststepfromtheoorwith2-2”woodscrews,usinga3/8nutdriverona6-10”extension
of a cordless drill.
C. CHASSIS INSTALLATION
Step 1: Remove plastic bag from chassis box. Lift the chassis with the manual override
hole (on bottom) facing the downhill side of the stairs and gently slide the chassis
onto the rail until it makes contact with the plastic rack. DO NOT LET THE CHASSIS
FREE FALL DOWN THE RAIL.
CAUTION! Be careful not to trap ngers between the rail and the chassis.
Step 2: Remove the safety tie and turn the red “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position (I).
Step 3: Use the installation switch (the black switch on the top of the chassis) to move
the chassis at least two (2) feet down the rail, pushing gently on the chassis to ensure
the chassis does not pull any rack to the top.
Step 4: Loosen, but do not remove, the four (4) seat-leveling bolts two (2) on each
side of the chassis) and then align them vertically using a level. Firmly tighten the two
(2) bolts on the side of the chassis facing the wall.
CAUTION! Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the install is complete.

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D. FINAL RAIL INSTALLATION
Step 1: Install the remaining plastic rack pieces in the upper rail.
Step 2: Useahacksaworchopsawtocutthelastplasticrackpieceushwiththerail
end.Placesomethingontheoortocatchdebrisormarkandcuttherackoutside.
The exposed, cut end of the plastic rack should be facing the top end of the rail (the
factory-cut side should butt against the lower rack).
Step 3: Slide the top limit cam into one of the cam slots (it doesn’t matter which side),
and tighten the pre-inserted Allen screw with a 5/64” Allen wrench. This will be used
tosetthenalupperlimitsforthestairlift.
Step 4: Remove charging strip from the rail box. Connect charging strip connector to the
charger wire that runs through the center of the rail from the lower charging strips.
Insert the two (2) charger strips into the keyed slots at the top of the rail (while standing on
the top landing looking down). The charging strip with the red wire should be inserted into
the left slot with the metal strip facing out. The charging strip with the black wire should be
inserted into the right slot with the metal strip pointing out.
Bend the red and black wire tabs in toward the center of the rack.
Insert excess cable into the rail, leaving the pigtail with the Molex connector.
Step 5: Install the end plate to the top of the rack with the four (4) self-cutting Torx
screws using the supplied T30 Torx bit.
TIP! Too much torque applied to these screws may result in damage. Take your time and
apply grease to threads.

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Step 6: Install one of the rack pre-compression screws in the threaded hole in the top
plateoftherail,andtightenitasrmlyaspossiblebyhandwitha5/32”Allenwrench.
There are three (3) kinds of pre-compression screws:
1. 1/2” for tracks under 6’
2. 3/4” for tracks between 6’ and 12’
3. 1” for tracks over 12’
Step 7: Plug in the battery charger at either end of the rail, depending on
the closest or most convenient location of a wall power supply. Minimize
wire length and intrusion.
E. FOOTREST & SEAT INSTALLATION
Step 1: Remove footrest from box and use the installation switch to drive the
chassisdownwardtoapositionabout6”clearoftheoor.Thiswillprovidea
safeareatoinstallandadjustthefootrest.Donotdrivetheunitintobottomstop.
Step 2: Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch located on the top of the chassis to the
“OFF” position (0).
Step 3: Position the footrest onto the two (2) seat-leveling bolts on the
outside of the chassis by aligning the large opening at the slot ends of the footrest.
Step 4: Ensure the footrest is fully engaged.

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Step 5: Check that the height of the seat base is correctly set for the intended user.
A seat height guide is provided behind the plastic footrest shroud. Consult with the
client and use an existing chair or walker with armrests as a guide.
Iftheheightoftheseatneedstobeadjusted,loosenandremovethefour(4)bolts
onthesidesoftheseatbaseusinga5/32”Allenwrench.Adjusttheseatbaseupor
down relative to the footrest structure until the holes align, then replace and securely
tighten the four (4) bolts.
Step 6: Connect the footrest cable to the 6-pin connector on the chassis.
Step 7: Position the keyed seat swivel post in the hole in the seat base hole closest to
the top of the stairs. Securely tighten the two (2) bolts on the sides of the hold using a
5/32” Allen wrench.
Step 8: Use the supplied white plastic plugs to secure the vertical footrest shroud to
the main footrest cover plate.
Step 9: Position the seat directly aligned over the carriage and place onto the seat
swivel post. Depress the swivel lever until the seat is fully engaged with the swivel
post. Check the swivel lever to test the locking mechanism. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT
FUNCTION IF PROPER ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ACHIEVED.
Step 10: Connect the seat cable to the 8-pin connector on the chassis.
TIP! When the 6-pin footrest and the 8-pin chair cables are both connected to the chas-
sis, the black installation switch on the chassis is disabled and will not function.

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Step 11: The armrest control is factory set for right-hand
operation. If the user prefers to operate the armrest
controls with their left hand, loosen the single screw on the
underside of each armrest and slide each armrest upwards.
Disconnect the plug on the armrest control, switch the
armrests, and reconnect the plug. Replace armrests and
tighten screws.
Step 12: If the lift is equipped with the optional key lock, ensure that the key
switch on the armrest control is in the locked position (with the key in the vertical
position)
Step 13: Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch located on the top of the chassis to the
“ON” (I) position. You should hear a single beep and the LED indicator light on the
armrest control should cycle through a test sequence, showing red, yellow and green
respectively. If any of the system controls or safety sensors are engaged the LED
indicator light will turn to yellow.
Step 14: If the LED indicator light is not green, check the safety senors:
1. Seat swivel sensor (seat should be in the locked position)
2. Footrest lower sensor (check by pushing in on the safety pan on the footrest)
3. Upper foot pan safety sensor (check by pushing on the safety pan on the footrest).
4. Front foot pan safety sensor (check by pushing on the safety pan on the footrest).
5. Uphill safety sensor (ensure nothing is blocking upward passage)
6. Downhill safety sensor (ensure nothing is blocking downward passage)
If the LED indicator light is still not green after testing sensors, turn the unit off and recheck all wire plugs. Turn
the unit on again and recheck the LED indicator light cycle. When the LED indicator light remains green the lift is
ready to operate.

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III. REMOTE CALL/SEND CONTROL OPERATION
A. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
The key switch on the arm of the chair must be in the “ON” position to use the
remote call/send control.
STEP 1: Press and hold the appropriate directional button on the front of the hand
control. The LED indicator light will turn green when a signal is being sent.
The chair lift will operate with or without a rider. All safety sensors on the chair lift are designed to continue to
operate in their normal mode. The LED light indicator on the armrest will also display the appropriate color.
STEP 2: If the chair lift fails to respond, this may indicate the batteries are discharged and need to be replaced.
Remove the back cover of the control and replace with commonly available AAA batteries, ensuring that the
polarity is correct.
B. REMOTE CONTROL RE-PROGRAMMING
All call/send controls are factory programmed. Re-programming is not normally necessary during installation.
In the event that the remote call/send control needs to be re-programmed, it is essential to program BOTH
controls in one programming cycle. Do so by completing the following:
1. Start with the red “ON/OFF” switch in the “OFF” position (0).
2. Disconnect the 6-pin footrest and 8-pin chair wire harnesses from the chassis.
3. Press and hold the install switch (located on the top of the chassis) in either direction.
4. Turn the red “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position (I), and then release the install switch.
5. Theliftwillbegintobeeprapidly(thismeanstherstremotecontrolisreadytoprogram).
6. Pressandreleasethe“UP”or“DOWN”buttonoftherstremotecontrol(therstremotecontrolisnow 
programmed).
7. Press and release the “UP” or “DOWN” button of the second remote control (the second remote control is now
programmed).
8. Upon completion, two beeps will indicate that both remote controls have been programmed.
9. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position (0).
10. Connect the 6-pin footrest and 8-pin chair wire harnesses to the chassis and then turn the red “ON/OFF” switch to
the “ON” position (I).
11. Test each remote control in both the up and down directions.

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IV. COMPLETION PROCEDURES
A. TEST ARMREST CONTROL SWITCH
STEP 1: Ensure that the unit travels correctly by operating the armrest control switch while standing in front of the
unit.
STEP 2: Depress the switch in the upstairs direction to move up. The lift will beep, wait three (3) seconds and
begin to smoothly accelerate upwards. The lift will continue to move upwards as long as the switch is depressed.
STEP 3: Release the switch and the lift will come to an immediate stop.
STEP 4: Depress the switch in the downstairs direction to move down. The lift will beep, wait three (3) seconds
and begin to smoothly accelerate downwards.
STEP 5: Release the switch and the lift will come to an immediate stop.
STEP 6: Run the chair all the way up and down the rail to ensure that the top of the seat back has at least a 1/2”
clearance from the wall and any obstructions.
CAUTION! Do not ride on the chassis or lift until the install is complete.
B. TIGHTEN BRACKETS
STEP 1: Install and fully tighten the rail bracket mounting screws (four (4) screws per bracket). For hardwood
stairs,apilotholeshouldbedrilledrst.Forplywoodorparticleboardstairscaremustbetakentoprevent
stripping.
C. SET UPPER AND LOWER TRAVEL LIMITS
STEP 1: Test the lower travel limit by operating the lift downward, keeping the switch depressed. The unit should
begintodecelerateabout3”fromitsnalrestingpositionandstopclearoftheoor.
STEP 2:Thenalstoppedpositioncanbeadjustedtoaccommodatetheheightoftheuserbyrepositioningthe
limit cam located in a slot in the rail.
STEP 3: Usea5/64”Allenwrenchtoloosenthesetscrewinthelimitcam.Adjustthelimitcamupordownand
retighten the set screws. Repeat the above steps until the lift stops in the desired position.

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STEP 4: Repeat the above steps to set the upper limits. For safety, the footrest should be set at least level with the
upper landing.
STEP 5:Theoptimumpositionismetwhentheseatheightabovetheooristhesameatthetopandbottomofthestairs.
D. TEST SAFETY STOP SWITCHES
STEP 1: Safety stop switches are located in both the upward and downward ends of the chassis providing protection
from obstructions on the rail.
STEP 2: Safety stop switches are located in the footrest bottom pan providing protection from obstructions and
trapping hazards on the stairs.
STEP 3: A safety stop switch is part of the swivel seat mechanism and prevents the lift from operating when the
swivel is in use.
STEP 4: Test all the safety stop switches by driving the lift down and touching the downward end of the chassis, the
lower edge of the footrest, and the underside of the footrest in both its folded and unfolded positions.
STEP 5: In each of the above cases the unit should come to an immediate halt. The LED indicator light on the armrest
control should turn to orange and the unit should beep intermittently.
STEP 6: When the control switch is released, the unit should NOT be able to be driven in the direction that the lift
initially engaged the obstacle. Test this condition.
STEP 7: Test to ensure that the lift can only be driven away from the obstruction. The LED indicator light will turn to
green and stop beeping indicating a safe operating condition.
STEP 8: Repeat the above tests while driving the lift in opposite direction.
STEP 9: If any safety condition does not function properly, carefully review all installation instructions, reset the “ON /
OFF” switch and check that the LED indicator light is green. Repeat the above tests.
STEP 10: If any safety stop switch fails to immediately stop the lift and/or a red LED indicator light appears, remove
the key to prevent further use of the lift and immediately call the manufacturer for assistance in diagnosing and
repairing the problem. DO NOT USE THE LIFT.

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E. ADDITIONAL SYSTEM CHECKS
STEP 1: After the successful testing of all safety switches, sit on the lift and operate to the top of the stairs.
Keeping the control switch depressed continuously, the lift should gently decelerate and then stop at the top of
the track.
STEP 2:Asanaladjustment,sitontheliftanddotwo(2)completeuptripsandstopwiththechairatthe
bottom. Then tighten the compression screw in the top end plate, then run the chair to the top and again tighten
thecompressionscrew.Runthechairtothemiddleanddoanaltighteningofthecompressionscrew.
STEP 3: Drive the lift to the bottom, keeping the control switch depressed all the time, and check that the lift gently
deceleratesandstopssothefootrestpanisclearoftheoor.Ifnecessaryadjustthelimitcamswitha5/64”Allen
wrench.
STEP 4: Move the lift about three (3) feet from either the top or bottom of the rail. After 30 seconds the armrest
LED indicator light will show orange and beep indicating that the lift is not positioned on a charge point. The
beepwillstopafter30seconds,butthearmrestLEDindicatorlightwillcontinuetoashorange.
STEP 5: Test the seat swivel at the top by using the levers and swiveling the seat towards the landing and stop
the seat at 35 and 85 degrees. The seat swivel levers will release into a locked position at each of these angles.
The lift will not operate in any of these positions if the control switch is depressed, and the LED indicator light will
turn orange. Return the seat to its normal position and the LED indicator light will turn green and the lift will now
operate normally.
STEP 6: Drive to the top or bottom and check the battery charging light. If the light is orange or red, the batteries are
being charged.
THE LIFT IS NOW READY TO FOR USE.
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V. FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION
A. RAIL INSTALLATION PREPARATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
The following is a suggested list of basic tools to have on hand during installation.
Wrenches
High torque drill
Allen wrenches (standard SAE set)
Carpenter’s square
Pencil
Tape measure
INCLUDED PARTS
Before beginning folding rail installation, please inspect and check the box contents. Please note that the Pinnacle
Parts Box is omitted on new units since these parts are factory installed on the stair lift. Report any damage to
Harmar or the freight carrier.
Rail Box:
 •AssembledFoldingRail
Track Bracket Box:
 •Two(ormore)assembledshorttrackbrackets,rackpieces,twoadjustablefeet
Pinnacle Parts Box:
 •Foldingtrackside-plate
 •Screw
 •ModiedfrontandrearPinnaclesafetyswitchbumpers.Fornewunits,thisboxis
omitted and these parts are already installed on the stair lift.
Folding Rail Installation
TE!

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B. FOLDING RAIL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
STEP 1: Orient the two track brackets onto the folding rail as
shown at right, with the nuts on the same side as the folding
mechanism (for either left or right folding).
STEP 2: Expand and snap the two brackets over the track, so the
top is in the bracket-groove.
STEP 3: Tighten partially the two whiz nuts that position these on
the track, using a ½ wrench (deep socket preferred), so they won’t
slidewhenyou’retest-ttingtheposition.
STEP 4: Place the track onto the stairway with the bottom bracket
on the second step, as shown. Note that the bottom feet should
approximatelyrestontheoorwiththerailstraight,buttheywill
beadjustedlater.Ifyou’readdingthefoldingrailtoanexisting
stairway, run the Pinnacle all the way to the top of the stairs so it is
out of the way. Note that the track brackets install with the round-
head of the carriage bolts facing the stairs, the nuts are toward the
wall. In this position, they are designed to lean the track slightly
toward the wall.
STEP 5: Measure to verify that the underside of the rail is more
than 2 inches from the stair noses, both at the second step
bracket and at the upper bracket. If not, reposition the brackets as
needed. This clearance is required for the stair lift footrest. In some
installations, you may not be able to get 2 or more inches with the
standard stair-bracket. Contact Harmar to get higher brackets.
STEP 6:Retrots:FITTHERAIL:Ifthisisanew-install,theupperrailwillbepre-cut
atthefactorytothecorrectlength.Ifthisinstallationisaretrottoanexisting
stair lift, use a carpenter’s square to match-mark from the top of the folding
rail to the point on the existing rail where it will have to be cut to splice.
Bottom bracket 2+ inches Upper folding rail 2+ inches

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STEP 7:Retrotstoexistingstairlifts,measurehowmuchyou’ve
marked to cut from the upper section, but don’t cut it at the splice
because you’ll need to keep the countersunk holes. Instead, remove
the very top cap and cut it from the top of the very top track piece.
Loosen the remaining brackets and slide the tracks all up so the new
cut part is at the top where the old part was.
STEP 8:Retrottoexistingtrack,sawthetrackfollowingtheusualprocedure,
described in the installation manual.
STEP 9: Measure from the side of the rail to the wall. The minimum clearance that
will work with a folding stair lift rail is 3 inches. Set the folding section of the stair lift
rails to a distance of 3 inches from the wall or more. This will leave about 1/2 inch of
clearance at the ball of the gas-spring.
STEP 10: Fasten down the near corner of the lower bracket using a drill that has
extensions at least ten-inches long and a 3/8” socket.
STEP 11: Measure from the side of the rail at the upper bracket of the folding rail.
Also set this at 3 inches or more. Screw down one corner of the bracket.
STEP 12:Installneworjointoexistingupperrail,followingregularprocedures
(this procedure is detailed in the Pinnacle Installation Manual (not shown). This
procedure includes plugging the battery charging wire harness for the folding rail
into the charging harness from the upper track. The charger itself can be plugged into
either the top rail (for the top of the stairs), or to the charge plug from the folding rail,
whichcomesoutjusthigherthanthefoldingmechanismforthebottomofthestairway.
STEP 13: Fasten down the other three bolts of both track brackets using the power drill
and long extension with the 3/8” socket.
Measure from bottom, cut
from the top Don’t cut off these holes!
Measure and set to
three inches.

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STEP 14:Installandadjusttheheightofthetwofeetusinga9/16openendwrench.
Setthemsothatbothrestontheoorwiththerailfullystraight.Thefootfarther
fromthewallshouldbesetalittletallerthantheinsideonetogetittoseatatonthe
oor,sincethePinnacletrackbracketsintentionallyleanthetracktowardthewalljust
a little.
STEP 15: If you’re installing the feet onto carpet, you may want to screw-down a piece of
wood or metal to make the feet seat reliably. Otherwise, you can set the lift at the bottom of
therailandletitcompressthecarpetforaday,andthenre-adjustthefeet.
STEP 16: Carefully move the fork with your hand (don’t get pinched!) To make sure it
operatessmoothly.Watchitgototheoor.Makesurebothfeetsitfullyontheoor.Make
surethehinge-jointisgoingfullystraight.
STEP 17: Follow the normal procedure for installing track brackets and tightening
them. This procedure (not shown here) is detailed in the Pinnacle Installation Manual.
STEP 18: BegintoinstallthefoldingrailpartsontothePinnaclechassis.ShownhereisjustabarePinnacle
chassis, to make the pictures more clear.
First, with a 5/16” Allen wrench, remove the two large black cap screws from the wall-side of the unit, then install
the folding rail side-plate, but don’t tighten them yet.
STEP 19: Install the #8 screw, then tighten it and the two Allen head bolts. If your
Pinnacle stair lift is still installed on the track, you’ll have to use a short wrench and
maybe a right-angle screwdriver.

STEP 20: Remove both the front and the rear ‘bumpers’ from the Pinnacle chassis.
Switch them for the ones in the parts box. They both are attached with Phillips
screws.
STEP 21: Test ride the unit a couple of times to verify that the folding rail is
operating properly.
STEP 22: This completes this procedure. We recommend you use a household cleaner and paper towels to clean it
before turning it over to the end user.
VI. FOLDING RAIL CONVERSION
A. WHERE YOU SHOULD WORK
Ensurethatyouhaveasufcientamountofspace.Thisprocesscanbedoneonaworkbenchorontheoor.
Chooseaworksurfacethatisn’tgoingtodamagethenish,suchascarpetoralargepieceofcardboard.
B. TOOLS REQUIRED
Wrenches (1/2” deep socket, 9/16” open end and 13 mm wrench or socket
Allen wrenches (3/16”, 1/4”, and 5/16”)
Pencil
Phillips screwdriver, size #2 (the “medium” size_
Optional supplies:
White lithium grease
Spray cleaner
Paper Towels
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NOTE! The new Harmar folding rail for Pinnacle is designed so that all of the parts are
ous’ and can be switched from one side to another in about 15 minutes by a
skilled technician. Also, these pictures show the changes to the Pinnacle being made to
a chassis that are not installed on a rail. There’s no reason that these changes cannot
be made on a Pinnacle that is already mounted on a rail, but you may have to remove
more items than are shown her ou encounter any problems or questions, call
Harmar Technical Support toll fr ing business hours M-F.