I V . O P E R A T I O N
EXTERIOR LIFT SYSTEM OPERATION
WARNING! The Exterior Lift System is intended for the transport of mobility devices only. The mobility device must be unoccupied before operating the lift.
WARNING! Do not exceed the load limits of your vehicle or hitch system as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when driving with the lift installed on your vehicle. Be aware that the lift extends away from the back of the vehicle and extra clearance is needed when backing up, turning, parking, or driving through driveway entrances/exits. Drive slowly when negotiating pot holes, road bumps, and railroad tracks.
Follow these steps to operate the Exterior Lift System:
1.Insert the key into the key switch.
2.Turn and hold the key clockwise to lower the lift plat- form. See figure 10. Release the key as soon as the lift platform touches the ground.
3.Set the speed control of the mobility device to the slow- est setting and carefully drive your mobility device onto the lift platform, being sure to center the mobility device on the platform to the best of your ability.
NOTE: You may wish to load the mobility device while standing next to it using the manual freewheel feature. Refer to the mobility device owner’s manual for more information on manual freewheel mode.
WARNING! If the lift is equipped with an automatic
WARNING! If the lift is equipped with the power dock option, the mobility device must be loaded and unloaded from the driver’s side of the vehicle. Loading the mobility device from the passenger side will not allow for proper securement of the device to the power dock adapter.
4.Shut down the power to the mobility device, remove the key if applicable, and make sure the unit is in drive mode (drive motors engaged). Refer to the mobility device owner’s manual for more information on drive mode.
Figure 10. Key Switch Operation
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ADJUSTMENT
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Figure 11. Retractable Tie-down Strap
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