Harmar Mobility Vantage SL400 Manual

ATTENTION! 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.
Stair Lift
SL400
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
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Vantage Stair Lift CONTENTS
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OR OPERATION.
Please read, follow, and fully understand the
installation section of this manual before beginning.
Knowing the lift’s adjustments and the tips on proper
installation and operation techniques will save
time, energy and avoid possible injury. If you do not
understand any portion of installation or operation,
please consult our technical service department.
INDICATIONS OF USE STATEMENT
The Vantage Stair Lift assists with the transfer of
patients or mobility impaired persons, up and down
between levels of a residential or private facility.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
READ MANUAL - Pay close attention to
the instructions in the manual.
CAUTION - Hazardous situation. If not
avoided, could result in serious damage
to property.
WARNING - Hazardous situation. If not
avoided, could result in serious injury to
installer or user.
HEAVY - Be sure to have help available to
avoid back injury.
TIP - Helpful tips that will facilitate ease
of installation.
CHECK - Reminder to check certain
portions of installation before continuing.
INSTALLATION & APPLICATION NOTES 3
PREPARATION
Tool Checklist .................................4
What's In the Box .............................5
Getting to Know the Rail ......................6
Measuring the Rail ..........................7-8
Cutting the Rail ............................9-11
Cutting the Gear Rack .......................12
Preparing the Rail .........................13-16
INSTALLATION
Adjusting the Gear Rack...................17-18
Installing the Rail ............................19
Chassis Installation........................20-21
Chair Installation..........................22-24
Installing the Upper Limit Cam ...............25
Installing the Charging System ...............26
Completion Checklist ........................27
VERIFYING STAIR LIFT OPERATION 28
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 29
AUDIO ALERT 30
REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING 31
MANUAL LOWERING TOOL 32

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Vantage Stair LiftAPPLICATION NOTES
INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
INCLINE
The maximum inclination (angle) the Vantage lift can be installed is 45 degrees.
The minumum inclination (angle) the Vantage lift can be installed is 25 degrees.
MAXIMUM RAIL LENGTH
32 Feet
LOAD CAPACITY
The maximum load capacity is 300 lbs.
The lift is not to be used to transport cargo.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPY REQUIREMENTS
A dedicated 120 VAC 60Hz, 3-wire grounded outlet. NEC requirement.
Electrical equipment shall be certied to the requirements of CAN/CSA B44.1/ASME
A17.5.
ASME 18.1 REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
The Vantage lift is an incline stairway chairlift for private residence use only.
Installation of this lift must comply to American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME 18.1 – 2011standards.
• 7.1.1 The structure on which the equipment is installed shall be capable of safely
supporting the loads imposed.
• 7.1.2 The installation of all electrical equipment and wiring shall conform to the
requirements ANSI/NFPA 70.
• 7.6.4 At no point in its travel shall the edge of the footrest facing the upper
landing be more than 24 in. above the step or landing as measured vertically.

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Vantage Stair Lift PREPARATION - TOOLS
PREPARATION
TOOL CHECKLIST
q 1/2 inch Combination Wrench
qRatchet with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 9/16 inch and 7mm hex sockets
q6 inch long Ratchet extension
q Stub Screwdriver - #2 size phillips tip
q Slotted Screwdriver - #1 or 2 size
qSet of Hex Wrenches
q Measuring tape or ruler
qLevel
q 3/8” power drill
q Metal cutting saw (hacksaw)
q Square
qSafety Glasses
qUtility knife

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Vantage Stair Lift
PREPARATION - WHAT'S IN THE BOX
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Box 1
1. q Stair Lift Chassis (1)
2. q Remote Controls with Batteries (2)
3. q Installation Manual (1)
4. q Owner's Manual / Warranty (1)
5. q Rail Mounting Brackets (2 per rail)
6. q Lag Bolts (6 per rail)
7. q Power Supply (1)
8. q Power Cord (1)
9. q Limit Cams (2)
10. q Limit Cam bolts and square nuts (4)
11. q 7 mm Manual Lowering Device (1)
12. q Timing Gear Rack (1)
13. q 9/64" Hex Wrench (1)
14. q End Stop (1)
15. q Christmas Tree Plugs (2)
16. q Face Plate (1)
17. q Tube of Lubricant (1)
Box 2
18. q Seat Assembly (1)
19. q Rooster Post (1)
Box 3 (not shown)
20. q 2 Alumium Rails - Installations over 16 feet will
be shipped with 3 or 4 rails, depending on installation
requirements
21. q 2 Splice Bars - Installations over 16 feet will
be shipped with 4 or 6 splice bars, depending on
installation requirements (Installed on rails)
22. q 2 Rail End Covers (Installed on rails)
23. q 2 Charging Stations (Installed on rails)
24. q Gear Rack (Installed on rail)
1
12
5
17
18
15 16
14
13
11
10
9
8
7
6
4
3
2
19

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GETTING TO KNOW THE RAIL
3
12
8
4
5
9
75
11
10
10
2
6
1. Gear Rack Fastener Channel
The gear rack is fastened using a
9/64" hex wrench to tighten the
set screws to the plate. The plate
slides into the channel. The gear
rack will sit inside channel 2 in
order to allow for contact with the
pinion gear.
7. Charging Strip Channel
Negative charging strip will rest
inside these channels.
8. End Cap Screw Channels
Use these to fasten the end caps
onto the rail.
9. Main Interior Channel
Used for running wiring up and
down the rail.
10. Splice Bar Channels
Slide splice bars into these
channels when connecting two or
more sections of rail.
11. Rail Bracket Channels
Rail brackets attach to the rail
using these channels.
2. Pinion Gear Channels
These channels allow for the gear
rack and pinion gear to interact.
3. Pinion Wheel Channel
The lower portion of the pinion
and the pinion wheel will ride in
this channel.
4. Limit Cam Fastener Channel
The limit cams are attached to
the rail by screwing the supplied
10-24 screws and square nuts.
The square nut will slide into this
channel and tightened.
5. Chassis Wheel Channels
The chassis wheels will ride
up and down the rail in these
channels.
6. Charging Strip Channel
Positive charging strip will rest
inside these channels.
8
11

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Vantage Stair LiftPREPARATION - MEASURING THE RAIL
Figure 7-1
MEASURING THE RAIL
1. Measure from the nose of the top step to the point
on the landing where the rail will rest [Figure 7-1].
Enter this measurement into BOX 1 of the Rail Length
Worksheet below.
2. To gure the overall length of the rail you must
know the ight angle of your stairway. Measure your
rise and run as shown in Figure 7-2. Use the chart on
page 8 and its key to gure the ight angle and the
corresponding overrun. Enter the overrun into BOX 2
of the Rail Length Worksheet below
RISE
RUN
RISE
RUN
RISE
RUN
3. Add BOX 1 and BOX 2. Enter the value into BOX 3.
This is the overall length of the rail.
Figure 7-2
NOTE: Seat Height Compensation
• The Rail length shown in BOX 3 of the Rail
Length Worksheet will position the footrest
level with the upper oor.
• The seat height will be 18 inches. To raise the
seat height, additional rail length must be
added.
• The length shown in the Overrun to Raise
Seat column of the Rise and Run Chart Key is
the length of rail that must be added for each
additional inch of seat height.
• The maximum allowable overrun is 12 inches.
BOX 1
BOX 2
BOX 3
Rail Length Worksheet

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Vantage Stair Lift PREPARATION - MEASURING THE RAIL
6” 6.25” 6.5” 6.75” 7” 7.25” 7.5” 7.75” 8” 8.25” 8.5” 8.75” 9”
9.5” 32.3 33.3 34.4 35.4 36.4 37.3 38.3 39.2 40.1 41.0 41.8 42.6 43.5
9.75” 31.6 32.7 33.7 34.7 35.7 36.6 37.6 38.5 39.4 40.2 41.1 41.9 42.7
10” 31.0 32.0 33.0 34.0 35.0 35.9 36.9 37.8 38.7 39.5 40.4 41.2 42.0
10.25” 30.3 31.4 32.4 33.4 34.3 35.3 36.2 37.1 38.0 38.8 39.7 40.5 41.3
10.5” 29.7 30.8 31.8 32.7 33.7 34.6 35.5 36.4 37.3 38.2 39.0 39.8 40.6
10.75” 29.2 30.2 31.2 32.1 33.1 34.0 34.9 35.8 36.7 37.5 38.3 39.1 39.9
11” 28.6 29.6 30.6 31.5 32.5 33.4 34.3 35.2 36.0 36.9 37.7 38.5 39.3
11.25” 28.1 29.1 30.0 31.0 31.9 32.8 33.7 34.6 35.4 36.3 37.1 37.9 38.7
11.5” 27.6 28.5 29.5 30.4 31.3 32.2 33.1 34.0 34.8 35.7 36.5 37.3 38.0
11.75” 27.1 28.0 29.0 29.9 30.8 31.7 32.6 33.4 34.2 35.1 35.9 36.7 37.5
12” 26.6 27.5 28.4 29.4 30.3 31.1 32.0 32.9 33.7 34.5 35.3 36.1 36.9
12.25” 26.1 27.0 28.0 28.9 29.7 30.6 31.5 32.3 33.1 34.0 34.8 35.5 36.3
12.5” 25.6 26.6 27.5 28.4 29.2 30.1 31.0 31.8 32.6 33.4 34.2 35.0 35.8
12.75” 25.2 26.1 27.0 27.9 28.8 29.6 30.5 31.3 32.1 32.9 33.7 34.5 35.2
13” 24.8 25.7 26.6 27.4 28.3 29.1 30.0 30.8 31.6 32.4 33.2 33.9 34.7
Average Rise
Average Run
Flight Angle (degrees)
FLIGHT ANGLE CHART
Chart Color Overrun Added Overrun to
Raise Seat 1 inch
6 1/2 inches 1 1/2 inches
6 inches 1 3/4 inches
5 inches 2 inches
4 inches 2 1/4 inches
36<41°
25<30°
30<36°
41-45°
Flight Angle Chart Key
NOTE: If steps are carpeted, compress carpet to
obtain measurement
IMPORTANT!
Always cut at the bottom or top of the rail,
not where splice joints are located, to ensure
a smooth transition between rails. Rail length
cannot be cut to less than 36 inches.

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Vantage Stair LiftPREPARATION - CUTTING THE RAIL
Figure 9-1
CAUTION
Before cutting the rail, remove the
gear rack, charge strips and wire
from the rail.
TIP
When removing the gear rack DO NOT
remove the screws from the gear rack. If
you do, the fastening plate will become
lost within the channel and the gear
rack will need to be removed.
CUTTING THE ALUMINUM RAIL
One Rail Installation (96 Inches or less)
1. Determine if the lift will be installed on the right or
left side of the staircase. [Figure 9-1]
When deciding on which side of the staircase to install
the lift, consider:
• Which side oers access to an electrical outlet?
• Which side has protruding obstructions such as
handrails or wall or window trim?
• Is there a doorway at the top or bottom?
2. Determine top and bottom of rail. The teeth of the
gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where
the lift will be installed.
3. Remove the charge strips and wiring from the rail.
4. Cut the rail to length.
5. Replace charge strips in both ends of the rail routing
the wire through the main interior channel. [Figure 9-2]
MAIN INTERIOR CHANNEL
Figure 9-2

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Vantage Stair Lift PREPARATION - CUTTING THE RAIL
BOTTOM SECTION SPLICE JOINT TOP SECTION
96" STANDARD LENGTH
36" MINIMUM CUT LENGTH
Two Rail Conguration
Two Rail Installation (96¼ -192 inches)
1. Determine if the lift will be installed on the right or
left side of the staircase. [Figure 10-1]
When deciding on which side of the staircase to
install the lift, consider:
• Which side oers access to an electrical
outlet?
• Which side has protruding obstructions such
as handrails or wall or window trim?
• Is there a doorway at the top or bottom?
2. Determine top and bottom of rail. The teeth of the
gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where
the lift will be installed.
3. Remove the charge strips and wiring from the rail.
4. Cut the rail to length at the top end.
5. Replace charge strips in the top end of the rail
routing the wire through the main interior channel.
[Figure 10-2]
CAUTION
Before cutting the rail, remove the
gear rack, charge strips and wire
from the rail that will be cut.
TIP
When removing the gear rack DO NOT
remove the screws from the gear rack. If
you do, the fastening plate will become
lost within the channel and the gear
rack will need to be removed.
Figure 10-1
TIP
Remember to keep the factory cuts
together at the splice joint to assure the
smoothest transition.
MAIN INTERIOR CHANNEL
Figure 10-2

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Vantage Stair LiftPREPARATION - CUTTING THE RAIL
96" STANDARD LENGTH
36" MINIMUM CUT LENGTH 60.25" MINIMUM CUT LENGTH
BOTTOM SECTION SPLICE JOINT TOP SECTIONSPLICE JOINT
MIDDLE SECTION
Three Rail Conguration
Three Rail Installation (192¼ -288 inches)
1. Determine if the lift will be installed on the right or
left side of the staircase. [Figure 11-1]
When deciding on which side of the staircase to
install the lift, consider:
• Which side oers access to an electrical outlet?
• Which side has protruding obstructions such as
handrails or wall or window trim?
• Is there a doorway at the top or bottom?
2. Determine top and bottom of rail. The teeth of the
gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where
the lift will be installed.
3. Remove the charge strips and wiring from the rail.
4. Cut the rail to length at the top and bottom ends.
5. Replace charge strips into both ends of the rail
routing the wire through the main interior channel.
[Figure 11-2]
CAUTION
Before cutting the rail, remove the
gear rack, charge strips and wire
from the rails that are to be cut.
TIP
When removing the gear rack DO NOT
remove the screws from the gear rack. If
you do, the fastening plate will become
lost within the channel and the gear
rack will need to be removed.
Figure 11-1
TIP
Remember to keep the factory cuts
together at the splice joints to assure
the smoothest transition.
MAIN INTERIOR CHANNEL
Figure 11-2

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CUTTING THE GEAR RACK
Gear Rack Cutting Rules
• Total length of gear rack equals total rail
length minus 10.5 inches.
• The shortest length a section of gear rack can
be cut is 22 inches long due to the spacing of
the screws.
• Each section of gear rack must have at least
two mounting screws.
• If the required length measures to the middle
of a gear tooth, make the cut at the nearest
tooth root (the thinnest part of the gear
teeth).
• If the cut falls on a screw hole, increase the
length by one tooth.
Each section of gear rack is 46" long.
1. Use the Gear Rack Conguration Form to determine
the length of the gear racks.
Total Rail Length =
minus 10.5 inches
(Total gear Rack Needed) =
(Smallest Possible Length) minus 22 inches
(working inches) =
divided by 46
number of full gear rack pieces
remainder
If remainder is < or = 24 inches, add this to the
22 inch cut. You will only need to make one cut.
If remainder is > 24 inches, cut one piece at
remainder and one piece at 22 inches. You will be
making two cuts.
READ
MANUAL
Pay close attention to the
instructions and guidelines below
to ensure a proper cut on the gear
rack. If you have any questions
please consult our technical service
department at 800-833-0478.
TIP
Depending on the length of your rail
you will need to cut either one or two
pieces of gear rack.
2. Cut either one or two pieces of gear rack
depending on your conguration.
3. Insert the gear rack pieces into the top of the rail.
4. Lightly tighten the rack with the hex screws.
5. Refer to pages 18 & 19 for timing the gear rack.
GEAR RACK CONFIGURATION FORM

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Vantage Stair Lift
PREPARING THE RAIL
PREPARING THE RAIL
IMPORTANT!
Each section of rail must be mounted with two mounting brackets.
A mounting bracket must be placed on the next step directly above and below the rail splice joint.
The teeth of the gear rack must face toward the wall nearest to where the lift will be installed.
The rail should be installed 5 in. away from walls or obstructions.
1. Splice bars are inserted in one end of one rail section. Loosen the set screws with a 5/32" hex tool. Slide the
splice bar half-way out and re-tighten the set screws. [Figure 13-1 and 13-2]
Figure 13-2Figure 13-1
BEFORE AFTER
NOTE: These steps are for connecting two rails. If you have more than two rails, follow steps 1-4 for each
rail before moving onto step 5.
TIP
It is easiest to prepare the rail in an
open environment such as a room or
outdoors unless maneuverability of
the full rail will be cumbersome.

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Vantage Stair Lift INSTALLING THE RAIL
2. Position the two ends of the rails close together. Connect the plugs on each end of the two power supply
wires inside the rail pieces. [Figure 14-1 and 14-2]
Figure 14-1 Figure 14-2
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch wires when
sliding rails together.
Figure 14-3
3. Tuck the wire back into the rail channel.
4. Slide the rail onto the splice bars and tighten all
splice bar screws. [Figure 14-3]
SPLICE BAR CHANNELS

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Vantage Stair Lift
INSTALLING THE RAIL
5. Slide rail mounting brackets onto rail to the
approximate locations shown [Figure 15-1and 15-2].
Exact postions of brackets will be determined later.
NOTE: The nut side of bracket goes toward the
wall side.
BOTTOM SECTION SPLICE JOINT TOP SECTION
RAIL BRACKETS
17” 4” 12” 9”
Figure 15-2
Figure 15-1
RAIL BRACKET CHANNELS

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Vantage Stair Lift PREPARING THE RAIL
9. Position the end of the cam at 1-3/4”within the end
of the rail. Secure the limit cams with (2) 10-24 screws
and square nuts (provided). [Figure 16-3]
8. Slide the lower limit cam square nuts into the limit
cam fastener channel and onto rail. [Figure 16-2]
Figure 16-1
TIP
The position of the limit cam can be
adjusted later if needed.
Figure 16-2
Figure 16-3
6. Remove the end cap fro the lower end of the rail.
7. Assemble the limit cams by placing the supplied
screws into the open side of the cam and loosely
screwing the square nuts onto the screws.
[Figure 16-1]
NOTE: Both cams may be prepared at this time.
Save one for later.

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Vantage Stair Lift
PREPARING THE RAIL
NOTE: The installed rail can set directly on the
stair nosing.
Figure 17-2
LIMIT CAM FASTENER CHANNEL
GEAR RACK FASTENER CHANNEL
10. Insert the end stop into the gear rack channel at
the lower end of the rail [Figure 17-1]. The nal position
of the end stop will be determined after the gear rack
has been adjusted.
Figure 17-1
11. Install an end cap onto the end of the lower rail
before placing the lower rail onto the staircase. Secure
the end cap with the provided screws. [Figure 17-2]

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Vantage Stair Lift ADJUSTING THE GEAR RACK
ADJUSTING THE GEAR RACK
1. Loosen the splice bars just enough to allow for
some play between the rails.
2. Loosen all of the screws in the gear rack using the
9/64" hex wrench included with the lift [Figure 18-1].
(Do not remove the screws)
Figure 18-1
BOTTOM GEAR SPACING
Left hand installation = 9 in. maximum
Right hand installation = 1-1/2 in. maximum
Figure 18-2
Left Hand Install Shown
TOP GEAR SPACING
Left hand installation = 1-1/2 in. maximum
Right hand installation = 9 in. maximum
Figure 18-3
Left Hand Install Shown
TIP
DO NOT remove the screws
from the gear rack. If you do, the
fastening plate will become lost
within the channel and the gear
rack will need to be removed.
3. Position the lower gear rack to the correct end of rail
spacing dimension (shown below).
[Figure 18-2 and 18-3]

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ADJUSTING THE GEAR RACK
qALL GEAR RACK MOUNTING SCREWS ARE SECURE
qTOP AND BOTTOM GEAR RACK SPACING IS CORRECT
Figure 19-1
Figure 19-2
4. Tighten all screws in the gear rack
5. After securing the lower gear rack, slide the next
gear rack against the lower gear rack. Bridge the
mating ends of each gear with the timing tool.
6. With the timing tool engaged in teeth of both gear
sections, tighten the upper gear rack to the rail.
[Figure 19-1 and 19-2]
7. Repeat with remaining gear rack pieces.
8. Retighten all the splice bars screws.
9. Move the end stop to the end of the gear rack and
tighten in place with a 9/64" hex wrench. [Figure 19-3]
Figure 19-3

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Vantage Stair Lift INSTALLING THE RAIL
2. Secure the rail by positioning one lag bolt in the
lower rail bracket and tightening to step. [Figure 20-3]
The side of the bracket with two (2) holes should be
closest to the wall
1. Set the lower section of rail onto the steps. The
bottom of the rail should be resting on the stair nosings
and the bottom end should be 1/4" - 1/2" o of the
oor at the bottom landing [Figure 20-1]. Position the
rail 5 in. [Figure 20-2] from the wall or any protruding
object.
Figure 20-1
1/4" - 1/2
Figure 20-3
3. Position these brackets appropriately on the stairs
(refer to Figure 15-2 on page 15 if needed). Each bracket
should sit toward the back of the corresponding step.
Secure the brackets to the rail using a 1/2" socket.
4. Verify each segment of rail is 5 in. from the wall or any
protruding obstruction and secure the remaining rail
brackets to the staircase steps with the remaining lag
bolts (three (3) per bracket).
qALL RAIL MOUNTING SCREWS ARE SECURE
qALL SPLICE BAR SCREWS ARE SECURE
INSTALLING THE RAIL
TIP
If a pilot hole is required use a 7/32”
diameter drill bit.
Figure 20-2
TIP
Use a 1/4" - 1/2" thick object, such as a
piece of wood, to keep the bottom of
the rail in position during installation.