Pride Mobility SilverStar Wheelchair/Scooter Lift - Manual (Page 13)

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I V . O P E R A T I O N
BACKPACKER LIFT SYSTEM OPERATION
The Backpacker Lift System is designed to lift an unoccupied mobility device from the ground and into the
cargo area of a full-sized or mini van for the purpose of easy transport.
WARNING! The Backpacker Lift System is intended for the transport of unoccupied mobility
devices only. Do not sit on mobility device while activating lift or during transport.
Follow these steps to load a mobility device with the
Backpacker Lift System:
1. Press and hold the “DOWN” button. See figure 7.
The lift will move out of the van to its farthest
forward stop, then lower to the ground. Once the
platform has reached the ground, release the
“DOWN” button.
NOTE: The lift motor is equipped with a slip clutch,
which emits a ratcheting noise at the end of each
horizontal (in and out) movement. This sound is
normal and does not indicate a problem with your
lift system.
2. Set the speed control to the slowest setting and
carefully drive the mobility device onto the lift plat-
form, 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.
3. 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.
WARNING! Never leave a mobility
device in freewheel mode during lift
system transport. The mobility device
could roll, resulting in personal injury
and product damage.
4. Secure the mobility device to the platform by
draping the Y-strap over the seat and buckling the
strap securely. See figure 8.
Figure 7. Hand Control
Figure 8. Y-Strap Positioning