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Harmar Mobility RPL400 manual

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  • Page 1

    This manual has been provided to assist you with lift installation and operation. For further assistance please contact your authorized Harmar dealer or Harmar’s Technical Service department. Tel: 866-378-6648 Fax: 816-537-0641  Residential  Platform  Lift RPL400 RPL600 HIGHLANDER[...]

  • Page 2

    Table of Contents Installing the lift Using the Manual 2 When You Receive the Lift 3 Specifications 3 Safety 3 Code Requirements 4 Site Requirements 4 Required Tools 4 Required Materials 4 Preparing to Install the Lift 5 Controller Harness Connections 5 Installing the outer guard panel 7 Installing the ramp 8 Anchoring the Lift 9 Setting the Limit [...]

  • Page 3

    When You Receive the Lift • Check the lift for shipping damage. If you see any dam age contact the freight carrier to file a da mage claim. • Verify the products match that described on the packing list attached to the exterior packaging. • Verify the contents of the package match that shown below to the right. Specifications Payload Capacity[...]

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    Code Requirements Your lift has been designed to meet ASME A18.1 section 5 and CSA B44/ASME A17.5, with the addition of certain options. Code requirements for Ve rtical Platform lifts vary depending on location. It is the installers responsibility to contact their local code enforcement office and d etermine all of the regulations they are subject [...]

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    Preparing to Install the Lift Final Site Inspection Verify the surface the lift will mount to is smooth and level. This surface m ust be made from 3,500 psi reinforced concrete with a minimum thickness of 4”. Verify that there is enough space for the lifts foot print. Be sure to include space for the folding access ramp. (49” x 69”) Caution: [...]

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    Installing the Platform Step 1 The mounting bolts, nuts and spacers that secure the platform to the lift carriage are preinstalled in the carriage flange. Begin by removing these pieces and setting aside. Step 2 Position the platform by aligning the support legs with the carriage flanges that protrude from the front cover. Step 3 Align the four mou[...]

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    Installing the Outer Guard Panel Step 1 Remove the hexbolts on the ends of the platform. Insert the guard panel posts into the pockets in the platform. The smooth side of the guard panel should face in towards the center of the platform. If you have a 90 degree exit platform, install the end guard panel using the provided bracket and bolt to inner [...]

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    Installing the Ramp Step 1 Install the ramp roller guide on the side of the lift tower using the screws already installed in the panels. Step 2 Attach the two ramp pivot tabs to the lower landing sides of the platform. Reinsert the hex bolts, one of which will go through the guard panel post, and tighten. Step 3 Attach the ramp to the pivot tabs us[...]

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    Anchoring the Lift Step 1 • Position the lift in its final location. • Verify that it is level and perpendicular to its surroundings. • Shim if necessary. Anchors Harmar recommends securing the lift using our Anchor Kit. If you purchase you own floor anchors they must use 1/2-13 bolts and have a minimum tensile strength of 6000 LBS. Warning: [...]

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    Setting the Limit Switches Your lift is equipped with upper and lower limit switches. The vertical location of these switches may be adjusted to fit your application. Typically the upper limit switch will need to be adjusted so the platform will stop level with the upper landing. The lower limit will typically not need adjusting. Step 1 Verify the [...]

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    Step 4 Loosen the bolts that attaches the upper limit switch assembly. Slide the assembly down the track until the lower switch in the assembly comes in contact with the l ift’s car. You should hear the limit switch click as contact is made. Retighten the set screw fastening the limit switch assembly in place. Step 5 Replace the front cover and s[...]

  • Page 12

    Verifying Operation of the Lift Caution: Complete the following section before training the customer to use the lift. Step 1 Run the lift up and down for 5 complete cycles. Hold the direction button down and allow the limit switches to stop the lift. At the top, verify that the platform stops level with the upper landing. At th e bottom, verify the[...]

  • Page 13

    Manual Override Your lift is equipped with a manual handcrank, to be used in the case of a power failure. Step 1 Before using the manual handcrank verify that it’s use is required. Check that the emergency stop switch is pulled out. Check that the electrical cord is plugged into the wall. Also check that the buildings cir cuit breaker has not tri[...]

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    Top Landing Gate (optional) The optional top landing gate is provided with a combination mechanical lock and electric contact (interlock) . The interlock: • Prevents the lift from running if the gate is not closed. • Prevents the gate from being opened if the platform is not at the top landing. • Unlocks when the lift is on the upper limit sw[...]

  • Page 15

    Top Landing EMI Interlock (optional) The optional EMI Interlock is provided with a combination mechanical lock and electric contact. They are to be used with existing doors. The interlock: • Prevents the lift from running if the door is not closed. • Prevents the door from being opened if the platform is not at the landing. • Unlocks when the[...]

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    Fascia Panel (optional) A fascia panel provides a smooth surface for th e platform edge to run against to prevent any shear or obstruction hazards and must be utilized. A running clearance of no more than 3/4” and no less than 3/8” must be maintained between the edge of the platform and the fascia panel. 16[...]

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    Residential Platform Lift - Owners Section L Read the manual thoroughly before operating the lift. 17[...]

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    Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmar Vertical Platform Lift. This lift has been engineered to provide trouble free se rvice for many, many years. Please read this manual completely before operating your lift. Safety • Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of 600 lbs. • Do not ride on the lift until it is anchored in place. • Th[...]

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    Controls Emergency Stop In an emergency push this red button to stop the lift. Pull out on the button to run. Up Controls upward movement of lift platform. To move platform up, depress and hold the upper half of the rocker switch. To cease movement, release switch. Down Controls downward movement of lift platform. To move platform down, depress and[...]

  • Page 20

    Operating the Lift Step 1 - Up Drive onto and stop in the middle of the platform. Apply the brakes of your chair or scooter. Step 2 Verify that the emergency stop button is not activated by giving it a quick pull out, away from the side of the platform. Step 3 Press and hold the UP rocker. The lift will move in the up direction and stop when it rea[...]

  • Page 21

    Step 1 - Down Drive onto and stop in the middle of the platform. Apply the brakes of your chair or scooter. Step 2 Verify that the emergency stop button is not activated by giving it a quick pull out, away from the side of the platform. Step 3 Press and hold the DOWN rocker. The lift will move in the down direction and stop when it reaches the lowe[...]

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    Please fill out all fields and return within 10 days of product purchase. Toll-Free Fax: 1-866-234-5680, Online: www.harmar.com or Mail to: Harmar Summit, LLC., A ttn: Warranty Department 2075 47th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234 _____ Harmar warrants to the original purcha ser of a Highlander Re sidential vertical platform lift manufactured by us to be[...]