Pride Mobility SilverStar SilverBoom 300 User manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2006
PrideMobilityProductsCorp.
INFMANU3210/RevB/August2006
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the product to identify warnings and
important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury,
component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
symbol on blue dot with white border).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
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NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail-
able at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any
changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this
manual and the product you have purchased.

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 8
IV. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 14
V. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................ 16
VI. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................17

4SilverBoom300
WelcometoPrideMobilityProductsCorporation(Pride).CongratulationsonthepurchaseofyournewSilverBoom
300.TheSilverBoom300designcombinesthe most advanced state-of-the-art componentswithmodern,attrac-
tivestyling.Wearecertainthatthedesignfeaturesandtrouble-free operation will add convenience to yourdaily
livingandensurecompletesatisfaction.
AtPride,yoursafetyisimportantto us. Pleasereadandfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbeforeoperat-
ingyourSilverBoom300 forthe firsttime.These instructions were produced for your benefit.Your under-
standingofthese instructions isessentialforthesafeoperation ofyournewSilverBoom300.
Prideisnot liable for damage topropertyorpersonal injury arising out oftheunsafe use of a PrideSilverBoom
300.Pride isalsonotliable foranypropertydamage orpersonalinjuryarisingoutofthefailureofanypersonand/
oruser tofollowtheinstructionsandrecommendationssetforthinthismanual oranyotherinstructions orrecom-
mendationscontainedinotherSilverBoom300relatedliteratureissuedbyPrideorcontainedonthePrideSilverBoom
300itself.
INTERNET AND PRIVATE PURCHASES
Ifyoupurchasedyour product over the internet orfromapreviousownerand you have any questions aboutthe
safeuse and/ormaintenanceofthe product,pleasevisitPride’s websitewww.pridemobility.comor contactyour
authorizedPride Provider.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryofthisproduct,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alter,ormodifythisproductorremove
orrender inoperableorunsafe anyguards,shields,orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct; fail,refuse,orneglectto
installanyretrofitkitsfromtimetotimeprovidedbyPridetoenhanceorpreservethesafeuseofthisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthis manual.Wewouldalso like to hear about
thesafetyandreliabilityofyournewSilverBoom300,andabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorized
PrideProvider.
Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddress, sowecan keepyouapprised ofimportantinformationaboutsafety,new
products,and newoptionsthatcanincrease yourabilitytouse andenjoyyourSilverBoom 300.Pleasefeelfreeto
contactus at the address below:
PrideMobilityProducts Corporation
Attn.:CustomerCare Department
182SusquehannaAve.
Exeter, PA18643-2694
[e-mail]
800.424.8205
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
I. INTRODUCTION

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PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
Asan ownerofaPrideproduct,youareencouragedtoenrollinthePrideOwnersClub.Completeand returnyour
enclosedproductregistrationcardorvisitPride'swebsiteat www.pridemobility.com.Asaregisteredmember,
eachtimeyou visit oursite,youhaveaccessto the mostinteractive,educationalvenueavailabletoday for people
withmobilityneeds,theirfamilies,andfriends.
From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
owners.Youwillgainaccesstointerviews,stories,recreationideas,dailylivingtips,productandfundinginforma-
tion,andinteractive messageboards.Thesemessageboardsinvite youtocommunicatewithotherPride custom-
ersaswellas Pride representatives who areavailabletoassistyouwithanyquestionsorconcerns you may have.
I. INTRODUCTION

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II. SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thesymbolsbelow areusedontheliftsystem to identifywarnings,mandatoryactions,and prohibited actions.It
isveryimportantfor you to readandunderstandthemcompletely.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly and/or operation.
Maximum lifting capacity.
Do not lift pets.
Do not lift people.
Do not sit on mobility device while operating the lift system or during
transport.

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LIFTING CAPABILITIES
TheSilverBoom300isdesignedtoliftamaximumweightof300lbs.(136kg).Undernocircumstancesshouldthe
SilverBoom300bemadetoexceedthisweightlimit.SubjectingtheSilverBoom300tothestrainofhoistingmore
than it isdesigned to lift, maycause it tofail, resultingin damage to the mobilitydevice and/or injury to thelift
operator.Refertothemobilitydeviceowner’smanualforinformationontheoverallweightofthemobilitydevice
beforeliftingwiththeSilverBoom300.
WARNING! Adding accessories, oversize batteries, or a different seat will increase the
weight of your mobility device. Verify with your authorized Pride Provider that the total
weight of your mobility device, including the additions, does not exceed 300 lbs (136 kg).
INSTALLATION
YourSilverBoom300liftsystemwasdesignedtobemountedprimarilyinamotorvehicle.MountingyourSilverBoom
300onaplatform,wheretheheight oftheliftmaycausetheliftingstrap toextendbeyondasafepoint,candamage
the SilverBoom 300 and injure the operator of the lift. The distance between the top of the boom-arm and the
mobilitydeviceshould not exceed 70in(178cm)whentheboom-armis fully extended.
Read and fully understand the directions for drilling the mounting holes for the SilverBoom 300 base before
installingtheliftsystem.
WARNING! Before drilling the mounting holes in your vehicle, make absolutely certain
through a visual inspection that there are no obstructions in the path of the drill bit, such
as the fuel tank, exhaust pipes, or electrical wires.
LIFTING NON-PRIDE ITEMS
The SilverBoom 300 is an extremely versatile device, which users may employ to lift items other than Pride
products.Pridehasnocontroloversuchuse,norcanPride anticipate every possible use to which a SilverBoom
300may beput.Liftingnon-Prideproducts withtheSilverBoom300isdoneattheoperator’sownrisk,andPride
acceptsno liabilityfordamage orinjuryresultingfromsuchuse.
PRELIFT INSPECTION
Inspectthe liftingstrapoftheSilverBoom300beforeeveryuse fortwisting,fraying,and signsofwear.Ifsignsof
wearbecomeevident,havethestrap replaced by your authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! A frayed or worn lifting strap can snap, resulting in damage to the mobility
device being lifted and injury to the lift operator.
OPERATOR POSITIONING
KeephandsclearoftheliftingstrapwhiletheSilverBoom300islifting/loweringamobilitydevice.Theoperatorof
theliftshouldstandasafedistancefromtheunitbeinglifted/loweredtoensurethathis/herfeetareneverpositioned
undera raisedmobilitydevice.
TRANSPORT VEHICLE POSITIONING
Besure yourvehicleisparkedonflat,levelgroundand theemergencybrakeis engagedbeforeattemptingto lifta
mobilitydevice.
WARNING! Attempting to lift a mobility device when a vehicle is not on level ground will
cause the mobility device to swing toward or away from the vehicle, making it difficult to
get the mobility device into the vehicle.
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III. INSTALLATION
The SilverBoom 300 can be installed in either side of
yourvehicle.Theillustrationsdemonstrateinstallationon
therightside.
NOTE: Most roads have a crown to help with wa-
ter runoff. However, if the crown is severe enough,
it may cause difficulty getting your mobility device
into the vehicle. In this case, it may be better to
install the lift on the left side.
DETERMINE L-BASE LOCATION
1. Assemble the L-Base. See figure 1. For optimal
use, insert the base extensions into the L-base at
theirfarthestextensionpointandinstallthehardware
(nuts and bolts). The base extensions can be ad-
justedtoaccommodateobstructions.
NOTE: Always insert the bolt from the inside of
the L-base. This allows the base extensions to be
properly tightened without rattling.
2. Before permanently installing thelift,place the L-
baseinside yourvehicleintheareainwhichyouin-
tendto installit.Seefigure2for L-basepositioning
in vehicles with hatchbacks, or figure3 for trunk
installation.
NOTE: Positioning the L-base close to the rear
allows the boom-arm to stay as short as possible;
this enables the boom-arm to swing freely without
making contact with the motor vehicle.
VEHICLES WITH TRUNKS
Position the L-base as shown in figure 3. You may
need to situate the L-base so the wheel well does not
interfere with the L-base extensions. Ensure there is
adequateroomforamobility device to comfortably fit
intothetrunk.
Figure 2. L-Base (Hatchback Installation)
Figure 3.L-Base (Trunk Installation)
WHEELWELL
Figure 1. L-Base Extensions
BASE EXTENSIONS
NUT
L-BASE
BOLT55MM(2.5”)

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Figure 6. Motor Housing Installation
ASSEMBLING THE LIFT
1. Insert the upperpostinto the L-base. Seefigure4.
2. Slide the height adjustmentring(seefigure5)over
theupperpostandtightenthesetscrew(agoodstart-
ing point is approximately 12 in. (30.5 cm) down
from the top of the upper post). See figure 4. To
ensuresafeoperation,theheightadjustmentringmust
besecurednocloser than 6 in. (15cm)fromthetop
ofthe upper post.
WARNING! Failing to tighten the
height adjustment ring setscrew
could cause damage to your lift,
mobility device, and vehicle.
NOTE: The height adjustment ring may need to be
adjusteddown sothe boom-armhas sufficienthead
room to swing into a vehicle, or adjusted up so the
mobilitydevice beinglifted hasample roomto clear
obstructions.
3. Lowerthemotorhousingovertheupperpostuntilit
restsontheheight adjustment ring. See figure6.
WARNING! Pinch Point Hazard! Keep
hands clear of the upper post when
lowering the motor housing.
WARNING! The lift will be top heavy
until mounted securely. Get
assistance to help stabilize the lift
while swinging the boom-arm.
VEHICLES WITH HATCHBACKS-
MINIVANS, STATION WAGONS, ETC.
Once the lift is assembled and seated on the L-base,
close the hatch slowly to make sure it does not make
contactwith it.Ifthelift istoocloseto therear,adjustits
positionslightlyuntilthehatchcanclosewithoutmaking
contactwiththelift.PositioningtheL-basecloseto the
rear allows the boom-arm to stay as short as possible.
Thisenablesthelifttoswingintothevehiclewithoutcon-
tactingthefar sideofthevehicle.
Youmay needtoadjusttheheightofthe motor housing
(see figures 6 and 7) or the length of the boom-arm
(seefigure 8)sothe boom-arm can swingfreelywith-
outhittingatanypointinsidethevehicle.
L-BASE
UPPER POST
HEIGHTADJUSTMENTRING
Figure 4. Upper Post Installation
!
!
MINIMUMOF6”(15CM)
Figure 5. Height Adjustment Ring Assembly
SETSCREW
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MOTOR HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Theplacementof theheightadjustmentringdetermines the
heightofthemotorhousing. Seefigure7.
"Lowertheringwhenmoreroomisneededoverheadto
swingthe boom-arminsideavehicle.
"Raisethe ring when more heightis needed toenable a
mobilitydevice tobeliftedintoa trunk.
Toadjusttheheightadjustmentring:
1. Loosen the setscrew on thering.Seefigure 7.
2. Raise or lower theringtothenecessaryheight.
3. Tightenthesetscrew.
BOOM-ARM ADJUSTMENT
Beforeadjustingtheboom-arm,lowertheliftinghookabout
12in.(30.5cm).Thiswill provide enoughslackinthestrap
toenabletheadjustableportionofthe boom-arm (top tube)
tobepulledout of thebottomtubetoitsfarthestadjustment
hole. See figure 8.
Toadjusttheboom-arm:
1. Remove the bow tie cotterpinfromtheadjustmentpin
andremovethe adjustmentpin.
2. Slide the top tube in or out to the desired adjustment
hole.
3. Align the adjustmentholes of thetop and bottomtube
andreinsertthe adjustmentpin.
NOTE: Do not force the pin into the adjustment hole.
Be sure that the strap is not pinched when inserting
the pin.
4. Reinstallthebowtiecotterpinintotheadjustmentpinto
securetheboom-arm.
ADJUSTMENT PIN
TOP TUBE
LIFTING HOOK
ADJUSTMENT HOLES
BOTTOM TUBE
Figure 7. Height Adjustment Ring Position
Figure 8. Boom-arm Adjustment
BOW TIE COTTER PIN
III. INSTALLATION
SETSCREW
HEIGHTADJUSTMENTRING
SECURENOCLOSERTHAN6”(15CM)
FROM THE TOP OF THE POST.
L-BASE INSTALLATION
Afterdeterminingtheidealspotfor your lift to be permanently mounted,removetheentireliftfromthevehicle
exceptfor the L-base.
1. Inspect the undercarriage of thevehiclewheretheliftL-base is located for obstructions thatmayhinderthe
installationofthefive(5)mountingboltsthatwillsecuretheL-basetothevehicle.Obstructionsmayconsistof
electricalwiring,gastank, bumper mounts,or exhaust pipes.Youmayneedto adjustthe base extensions to
clearobstructions.Ifpossible,installtheL-basewiththebaseextensionsfullyextended.Seefigure9.
WARNING! Explosive Conditions Hazard! The bumper mounts on some vehicles are gas
pressured. DO NOT drill into them. They may explode casing severe injury.
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