Pride Mobility SILVER BOOM 250 User manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright © 2011
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU4128/Rev A/June 2011
WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial
setup of this lift and must perform all of the instructions in this manual.
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! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or
malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow
triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at
any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black
symbol with a red circle and red slash.
Please fill out the following information for quick reference:
Pride Provider:
Address:
Phone Number:
Purchase Date: Serial Number:
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. The latest/current version of this manual is available on
our website.

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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................5
III. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................8
IV. OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................12
V. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................14
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................15
VII. WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................................16

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Welcome to Pride Mobility Products. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Silver Boom 250. The
Silver Boom 250 design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive
styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your
daily living and ensure complete satisfaction.
At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all instructions in this manual before
operating your Silver Boom 250 for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit.
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Silver Boom 250.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of the unsafe use of a Pride Silver
Boom 250. Pride is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of
any person and/or user to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other
instructions or recommendations contained in other Silver Boom 250 related literature issued by Pride or
contained on the Silver Boom 250 itself.
INTERNET AND PRIVATE PURCHASES
If you purchased your product over the Internet or from a previous owner and you have any questions
about the safe use and/or maintenance of the product, please visit the Pride web page at www.pridemo-
bility.com or contact your authorized Pride Provider.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product
or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail,
refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the
safe use of this product.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear
about the safety and reliability of your new Silver Boom 250, and about the service you received from your
authorized Pride Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about
safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your Silver Boom
250. Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
USA: Canada:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Mobility Products Company
182 Susquehanna Ave. 380 Vansickle Road, Unit 350
Exeter, PA 18643-2694 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7
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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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the lift system to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited
actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly and/or operation. Keep hands/
fingers away from moving components during operation.
Maximum lifting capacity.
Do not sit on mobility product while operating the lift system or
during transport.
Do not extend the lifting strap past the warning label located on it.
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Caution! Moving parts!
Contains Lead.
Manual Override.

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Disposal and recycling-Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on
proper disposal of your Pride product and its packaging.
II. SAFETY
Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with
tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the lift while the batteries are
charging.
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.
Explosive conditions exist!
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive
conditions.
Wear safety goggles.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Main-
tain and store in a clean and dry condition.

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LIFTING CAPABILITIES
The Silver Boom 250 is designed to lift a maximum weight of 250 lbs. (113 kg). Under no circumstances
should the Silver Boom 250 be made to exceed this weight limit. Subjecting the Silver Boom 250 to the
strain of lifting more than it is designed to may cause it to fail, resulting in damage to the mobility product
and/or injury to the lift operator. Refer to the mobility product owner’s manual for information on the
overall weight of the mobility product before lifting with the Silver Boom 250.
MANDATORY! Adding accessories, oversized 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 additions, DOES NOT exceed 250 lbs. (113 kg).
INSTALLATION
Your Silver Boom 250 Lift System is an exterior-rated lift designed for installation into vehicles. Read and
fully understand the installation instructions provided in this manual and related literature for your brand
of vehicle before installing the lift system. The distance between the top of the boom-arm and the mobility
product should not exceed 50 in. (127 cm) when the boom-arm is fully extended.
LIFTING NON-PRIDE PRODUCTS
The lift system is an extremely versatile device, which users may employ to lift items other than Pride
products. Pride has no control over such use, nor can Pride anticipate every possible use to which a lift
system may be put. Operating the lift system outside of the safe limits as discussed in this manual or using
the lift system to lift any item deemed by Pride to be incompatible with the lift system is done at the
operator’s own risk, and Pride accepts no liability for damage or injury resulting from such use.
PRELIFT INSPECTION
Inspect the lifting strap of the Silver Boom 250 before every use for twisting, fraying, and signs of wear.
If signs of wear become evident, have the strap replaced by your authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! A frayed or worn lifting strap can snap, resulting in damage to the mobility
product being lifted and injury to the lift operator.
OPERATOR POSITIONING
Keep hands clear of the lifting strap while the Silver Boom 250 is lifting/lowering a mobility product. The
operator of the lift should stand a safe distance from the unit being lifted/lowered to ensure that his/her feet
are never positioned under a raised mobility product.
TRANSPORT VEHICLE POSITIONING
Be sure your vehicle is parked on flat, level ground and the emergency brake is engaged before attempting
to lift a mobility product.
WARNING! Attempting to lift a mobility product when a vehicle is not on level ground will
cause the mobility product to swing toward or away from the vehicle, making it difficult
to get the mobility product into the vehicle.
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III. INSTALLATION
SILVER BOOM 250 LIFT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
NOTE: The Silver Boom 250 is an exterior-rated lift system. Refer to the online compatibility database
located at www.pridemobility.com for information concerning lift system/vehicle compatibility, or con-
tact your authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! The Silver Boom 250 Lift System should be installed by an authorized service
technician only.
WARNING! At least two people should lift the Silver Boom 250 into the rear of the vehicle.
Use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond your physical capability.
WARNING! Avoid pinch points! Do not hold the lift frame by the pivot points when
installing the Silver Boom 250.
NOTE: Use only the supplied hardware to install the Silver Boom 250 Lift System.
NOTE: To preserve vehicle-system data, the vehicle’s power system may need to be connected to an
alternate power source prior to battery removal. Refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for information
on proper battery-disconnection instructions.
Follow these steps for installation:
1. Install the Silver Boom 250 securement system to the vehicle.
NOTE: Securement systems vary depending on vehicle manufacturer. Pride recommends use of the
securement system provided with the lift only and that you follow all instructions provided by the man-
ufacturer for installation.
2. Connect the Silver Boom 250 to a power source. See “Wiring Harness Installation.”
NOTE: If your lift is equipped with an optional onboard battery, refer to “Optional Onboard Battery
Pack Installation.”
3. Ensure that all mounting hardware is fully tightened and all required clearances have been achieved.
NOTE: The Silver Boom 250 may include an optional set of L-Base extensions. For information on L-
base extension installation, refer to the supplemental instructions or contact your authorized Pride
Provider.

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NUT
BOLT
NUT
NUT
UPPER POST
STRAP ROLLER
BOOM ARM
BOOM ARM
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
LOWER POST
UPPER POST
BOOM-ARM ADJUSTMENT
The boom-arm can be adjusted for your conve-
nience. See figure 1.
NOTE: If your Silver Boom 250 is equipped with
an optional offset arm, follow the instructions
below to make adjustments. See figure 3.
To raise or lower the upper post:
1. Remove the nut and bolt from the upper post.
See figure 1.
2. Raise or lower the upper post to the desired
position, matching the adjustment holes of the
upper post with the adjustment holes of the
lower post.
3. Reinstall the bolt through the adjustment hole
and secure it with the nut.
To adjust lifting strap positioning:
The lifting strap can be adjusted in (toward the
post) or out (away from the post) for convenience.
1. Remove the nuts from the threaded bolt that
secure the strap to the boom arm. See figure 1.
2. Roll the strap to the desired position, aligning
the strap roller with the desired adjustment hole
in the boom arm. See figure 1.
3. Insert the threaded bolt through the adjustment
hole and reinstall the nuts.
NOTE: The angle of the boom arm can be
adjusted to accommodate certain height limita-
tions. See figure 1.
NOTE: Do not force the threaded bolt into the
adjustment hole.
To lower the boom arm:
1. Remove the clevis pin located between the
boom arm and upper post. Guide the boom arm
downward until it is parallel with the upper
post. See figure 4.
2. Reinsert the clevis pin into the top of the upper
post to secure the boom arm in place.
See figure 4.
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Figure 2. Fully Assembled Silver Boom 250
L-BASE
L-BASE CAP
THREADED BOLT
Figure 1. Upper Post Adjustment
Figure 3. Optional Offset Arm

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CRIMP HERE
CRIMP HERE
DETENT PIN
(REINSERT)
DETENT
PIN
(REMOVE)
PINCH
POINT
ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLA-
TION
1. Route the hard wire kit (starting at the lift)
through the interior of the vehicle until you
reach the automobile battery. See figure 5.
Conceal the wire behind or under the inte-
rior panels. Be certain that the wire is pro-
tected with a rubber grommet when passing
it through the metal panels and into the
engine compartment. Inside the engine
compartment, secure the wire to the fire-
wall and the inner fender with the supplied
plastic wire ties. Use care not to cause abra-
sions to the power wire. It is important to
secure the power wire at various points
along its run.
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Figure 5. Electrical Wiring Connections
Figure 4. Securing The Boom Arm
PINCH
POINT
2. Insert the red positive (+) lead on the power wire into the spliced end of the red positive (+) battery
lead, then crimp the splice to secure the wire.
3. Connect the red positive (+) battery lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black negative (-)
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING! The red positive (+) wire must be connected directly to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
WARNING! The black negative (-) wire must be connected directly to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Connect the harness extending from the motor housing to the harness coming from the battery.