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HIGHLANDER
Residential Platform Lift
RPL400
RPL600
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
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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 Switches 10 Verifying Operation of the Lift 12 Manual Overr
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3 When You Receive the Lift • Check the lift for shipping damage. If you see any damage contact the freight carrier to file a damage 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 600 lbs Vertical Travel 54” Height 77” Foot Print 49” x 69” Platform Size 34” x 54” Input Voltage 115vac - 20
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4 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 Vertical Platform lifts vary depending on location. It is the installers responsibility to contact their local code enforcement office and determine all of the regulations they are subject to. You must do this before installing the Vertical Platform Lift. Site Requirements • The lift will require a 115vac 20amp gro
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5 Preparing to Install the Lift Final Site Inspection Verify the surface the lift will mount to is smooth and level. This surface must 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: Verify that the running clearance around the lift complies with any codes for your area. • The horizontal gap between the edge
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6 Installing the Platform Step 1 Step 3 The mounting bolts, nuts and spacers that Align the four mounting holes and insert a ½” secure the platform to the lift carriage are x 3” bolt into each hole. The upper holes preinstalled in the carriage flange. Begin by have a spacer that must be placed in removing these pieces and setting aside. between the carriagne flange and platform leg. Install the locknut on each bolt and tighten sufficiently (approx. 50 lb-ft.). Ste
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7 Installing the Outer Guard Panel Step 1 Step 2 Remove the hexbolts on the ends of the Install the platform control box on the rear platform. Insert the guard panel posts into guard panel using screws and nuts through the pockets in the platform. The smooth side the panel. of the guard panel should face in towards the center of the platform. Step 3 Plug in the harness for the platform control box. Secure the harnesses under the clip on If you have a 90 degree
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8 Installing the Ramp Step 1 Step 3 Install the ramp roller guide on the side of the Attach the ramp to the pivot tabs using shoulder lift tower using the screws already installed in bolts and locking nuts. Tighten the nuts until the panels. they seat against the bolt shoulder. Step 4 Attach the ramp roller arm by bolting it to the underside of the ramp. Step 2 Attach the two ramp pivot tabs to the lower landing sides of the platform. Reinsert the hex bolts,
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9 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: All four floor anchors must be installed correctly in accordance to their instructions. Verify that the holes you ha
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10 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 Step 2 Verify the emergency switch is in the ON Remove the screws at the top of the lift that position. Run the lift in the up direction
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11 Step 4 Step 7 Loosen the bolts that attaches the upper limit Run the lift in the down direction for several switch assembly. Slide the assembly down inches. Next, run the lift in the up direction. the track until the lower switch in the Continue to press the up button until the assembly comes in contact with the lift’s car. upper limit switch has caused the lift to stop. You should hear the limit switch click as contact is made. Retighten the set screw fastening the limit
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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 the bottom, verify the access ramp unfolds and rests on the ground. Step 2 Verify the operation of the Emergency stop switch. When this switch is
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13 Manual Override Your lift is equipped with a manual handcrank, to be used in the case of a power failure. Step 1 Step 4 Before using the manual handcrank verify Insert the manual handcrank into the that it’s use is required. Check that the opening on the top of the brake assembly. It emergency stop switch is pulled out. Check may be neccesary to slightly rotate the that the electrical cord is plugged into the handcrank until it fully seats down on the hex wall. Also che
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14 Top Landing Gate (optional) The optional top landing gate is provided with a combination A length of multi‐conductor wire will mechanical lock and electric contact (interlock). need to be ran from the bottom of the lift tower up to the landing gate. Consult The interlock: local codes for type and mounting • Prevents the lift from running if the gate is not closed. requirements.After wiring is completed, • Prevents the gate from being opened if the platform is the
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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 4) Attach door keeper and emergency key doors. plates to hoistway door. 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 lift is on the landing limit switch.
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16 Fascia Panel (optional) A fascia panel provides a smooth surface for the 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.
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17 Residential Platform Lift - Owners Section Read the manual thoroughly before operating the lift.
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18 Congratulations on the purchase of your Harmar Vertical Platform Lift. This lift has been engineered to provide trouble free service 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. • This product is designed only for lifting people and wheel chairs. Do not use it for any other purpose. • Make sure any obstructions
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19 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 hold the lower half of the rocker switch. To cease movement, release switch.
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20 Operating the Lift Step 1 - Up Step 3 Drive onto and stop in the middle of the Press and hold the UP rocker. The lift will platform. Apply the brakes of your chair or move in the up direction and stop when it scooter. reaches the upper landing. Warning: Always verify the lift’s platform has stopped level with the upper landing. If not contact your Step 2 Verify that the emergency stop button is not Harmar Dealer for assistance. activated by giving it a quick
