Pride Mobility SilverStar Wheelchair/Scooter Lift - Manual (Page 10)

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I I I . I N S T A L L A T I O N
14. Simultaneously press the two microswitches on the
Backpacker tower arm and the “DOWN” button
on the hand control until the tower reaches its full
extension. See figure 2.
15. Release the microswitches, then press the “UP” but-
ton on the hand control to retract the tower arm.
16. Insert the T-Bar into the lift tower and secure into
position with the supplied hardware. See figure 3.
17. Push the “UP” button on the hand control to raise the
platform frame to its highest position.
18. Inspect the clearance between the bumper and the
platform frame. Appropriate clearance is necessary in
order to slide the platform into the vehicle.
NOTE: If there is not adequate clearance between
the bumper and the platform frame, you may need
to install an end support bracket. Remove the Back-
packer from the van and install the end support
bracket close to the rear door opening. Reinstall the
lift into the van, making sure that the bolts protrud-
ing from the bottom plate of the Backpacker closest
to the van door snap into the tapped holes on the
top of the end support bracket, then repeat steps 13
through 18.
NOTE: It may be required to trim the rear inside
sill to achieve the adequate platform clearance with
the platform under load.
19. Attach the lift platform to the lift frame. Refer to the
installation instructions supplied with your lift platform.
20. Drape the Y-strap over the platform and secure the
lock assembly to the lift platform. See figure 4.
21. Fully tighten all mounting hardware throughout the lift
system once the unit has been centered and all re-
quired clearances have been achieved.
22. Run the Backpacker through an entire lift cycle. Lower
the platform to the ground and then raise the platform
to the fully stowed position in the van. See IV.
“Operation.”
Figure 4. Y-Strap Installation
LOCK ASSEMBLY
Figure 3. T-Bar Installation
T-BAR
LIFT TOWER
NOTE: Pay attention to the path of the lift platform during operation. Make sure the lift does not rub
against or interfere with the vehicle in any way. If you notice any contact between the lift platform and
the vehicle, stop lift operation immediately and contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.