PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift (VPL) User Manual for Models PL52SP3651, PL72SP3651, PL52TP3860 and PL72TP3860 Manufactured in the USA © 2012-2013 EZ-ACCESS®, a division of Homecare Products, Inc. All rights reserved. All text and images contained in this document are proprietary and may not be shared, modified, distributed, reproduced, or reused without the express written permission of EZ-ACCESS.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift (VPL). At Homecare Products, Inc., we are proud to offer this select line of assistance equipment designed to provide you years of trouble-free performance. This User Manual provides important operation, maintenance, service and safety instructions. It is important that you read and understand this User Manual before installing and or using the VPL. Refer to the VPL’s Installation Manual and User Manual as needed.
This is the NOTE symbol. This symbol may appear in various colors and in conjunction with other symbols. This indicates a failure to obey all notes could result in improper operation, less than optimum VPL performance, and at the sole discretion of the VPL manufacturer, may void your warranty. The word NOTE may appear, in capital letters, in lieu of the symbol where symbol usage is impractical. SAFETY WARNINGS: The safety warnings throughout this manual are for the protection of people and property.
around the VPL of a procedure or potential hazard resulting in an unsafe operating condition which could lead to severe injury or fatality of occupant and or others. Refer to section 4 for images of the labels that should be found on the VPL. Maintaining all labels and manuals in legible condition is required by the VPL owner and is essential for safe VPL operation. Contact your dealer for additional information, for replacement labels and manuals, or to schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.
SECTION 3 - DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION FIRST POINT OF CONTACT SHOULD BE YOUR DEALER. DEALER NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: INTERNET: If you need additional assistance, please or call one of the numbers below. Customer Service: 1-800-451-1903 VPL Technical Support: 1-800-332-1381 Internet: www.ezaccess.com. SECTION 4 - LABELING The illustrations in this section represent labels affixed to the VPL.
FIG. 4.2 is a depiction of the VPL Standard Safety Label. Your Standard Safety Label will be larger. FIG. 4.2 FIG. 4.3 SECTION 5 – OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE VPL Options are sold separately. Options do not come with a standard VPL. Check your local codes to determine if your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requires installment of any specific options.
PROGRAMING YOUR WIRELESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER(S) AND RECEIVER Your wireless remote comes pre-programmed for your VPL. Replacement and additional wireless remotes may need programming. Below, and included with each new/replacement wireless remote, is the procedure for wireless remote programming. PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS: Each keyfob transmits its own unique internal address whenever a button on the keyfob is pressed. The receiver needs to be programmed to respond to the keyfob transmitter it operates with.
SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT – TOP LANDING GATE The Top Landing Gate, illustrated in below, is designed with your safety in mind. The Top Landing Gate is used to control the access between the VPL and your upper landing, porch or deck and may be required by your local building codes. Be sure to check with your dealer regarding applicable building code requirements. Left is an illustration of the “PINCH POINT” warning label affixed to your Top Landing Gate.
SECTION 9 - TOP LANDING GATE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - DECK CONNECTOR KIT FIG. 9.1 illustrates the Deck Connector Kit, which is designed to quickly and easily connect a gate post to a deck. FIG. 9.1 SECTION 10 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - PLATFORM SAFETY RAIL The Platform Safety Rail, pictured at left, option is required to be used by anyone standing on the VPL. The Platform Safety Rail is designed exclusively to provide additional personal stability for those standing on the VPL. FIG. 10.
SECTION 11 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - PLATFORM SAFETY PAN WEATHER GUARD The Platform Safety Pan Weather Guard, at right, helps keep the Safety Pan free of debris. The Platform Safety Pan Weather Guard option is made of durable materials and installs quickly by simply clipping onto the Safety Pan. FIG. 11.1 SECTION 12 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - INTERLOCK A VPL altered to operate with an Interlock, will not operate correctly if connected to a Top Landing Gate.
SECTION 13 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - CALL/SEND CONTROL Multiple Call/Send Controls can be used with the VPL. This allows you to “call” the platform from multiple locations. (FIG. 13.1) From the bottom of the stairs, or landing; simply press the DOWN button and the platform descends. From the top landing, deck, or porch; simply press the UP button and the platform ascends. FIG. 13.1 SECTION 14 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - CALL/SEND CONTROL MOUNTING KIT The Call/Send Control Mounting Kit (FIG. 14.
SECTION 15 - FEATURES DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES 1. Power a. The VPL operates on 24 volts DC power supplied by two 12VDC, 12AH (amp hour) batteries. The batteries are charged by a built in “smart charger.” Household power (120VAC) is used to operate the charger and is supplied by an outdoor rated 12’ power cord. AC power requirements are low, less than ½ amp at 120VAC. The AC power cord must be connected to a grounded and polarized receptacle. b.
d. Up and Down Buttons: The force needed to operate these push buttons is minimal. The VPL platform will travel upward by pressing and holding the Up button in. The VPL platform will travel downward by pressing and holding the Down button in. The VPL will stop moving if a button is not pressed in continually. It is normal for most of the indicator lights not to illuminate unless either the Up or Down buttons are pressed. e.
4. Guard Ramp a. The standard VPL is supplied with a 24” Guard Ramp which can be assembled on either end of the platform allowing access to the VPL from either side. The Guard Ramp operation is automatic. When the VPL rises, the ramp will fold upward providing a safety measure to help prevent accidental travel off the platform while the VPL is moving. 5. Obstruction Detection a.
h. Verify the platform and the top landing levels are within 1/2” of each other. If the platform and the top landing levels are not within 1/2” of each other, do not attempt to exit the VPL at this time. Raise or lower the VPL until the top landing levels are not within 1/2” of each other before exiting the platform. If the problem persists, contact you dealer to schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.
4. OPTIONAL CALL/SEND CONTROL a. The remote call is an option. Unless you ordered this as an option, it is not included with a standard VPL. This optional device features remote UP and DOWN buttons. The VPL can be operated in either direction regardless of where the Call/Send Control is located. The keyed power switch on the Control Panel must be in the Power On position to operate the optional VPL with the Call/Send Control. Do not lay cords on electrically conductive materials, such as metals.
8. If the VPL is occupied at the time of failure, allow the passenger to safely exit prior to determining the possible cause. 9. Place the hand crank back inside the power head cover and secure the cover with the two bolts removed in Step 4 above. Always keep the hand crank inside the power head cover so it is available during emergency situations. 10. If unit has failed due to power loss, do not operate until a qualified technician has serviced the VPL.
SECTION 18 - SPECIFICATIONS MODEL #: PL52SP3651 PL52TP3860 PL72SP3651 PL72TP3860 TOWER WEIGHT: 216 lbs. (98 kg) 216 lbs. (98 kg) 247 lbs. (112 kg) 247 lbs. (112 kg) PLATFORM WEIGHT: 168 lbs. (76 kg) 160 lbs. (73 kg) 168 lbs. (76 kg) 160 lbs. (73 kg) NET WEIGHT: 384 lbs. (175 kg) 376 lbs. (171 kg) 415 lbs. (189 kg) 407 lbs.
Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: Page 19 of 26 UP or DOWN Button Pressed: UP or DOWN Button Pressed: UP or DOWN Button Pressed: Symptom: VPL will not operate. Power indicator light on control panel illuminates when keyed power switch is in the Power On position and the overload indicator illuminates. Symptom: VPL will not operate and power indicator light on the Control Panel does not illuminate when the keyed power switch is turned to the Power On position.
Page 20 of 26 Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: UP or DOWN Button Pressed: DOWN Button Pressed: UP Button Pressed: Symptom: VPL will only travel a few inches down from upper landing and Top Landing Gate indicator light illuminates when the Up or Down button is pushed. Symptom: VPL stops during downward travel and the Obstruction light illuminates when down button is pushed.
Page 21 of 26 Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: Control Panel Display: UP or DOWN Button Pressed: UP Button Pressed: UP or DOWN Button Pressed: Symptom: VPL will not operate and the EMERGENCY STOP indicator light is illuminated. Symptom: VPL stops above or below the upper landing and Top Landing Gate indicator light illuminates. Symptom: VPL will only travel a few inches down from upper landing and Top Landing Gate indicator light illuminates when the Up or Down button is pushed.
Page 22 of 26 Control Panel Display: UP Button Pressed: VPL will not travel upward and service indicator light is illuminated. Symptom: Failure of the primary hi-lead screw nut. Potential Cause: Solution: Run VPL to the bottom of its travel and exit the VPL platform. Call for service immediately! DO NOT attempt to operate the VPL until repairs have been completed by a qualified technician. Consult your dealer for service related information. Comments: The VPL is equipped with a backup safety nut.
Page 23 of 26 This type of service must be done by a qualified technician. Consult your dealer for service related information. Under normal temperatures and loads the VPL should operate approximately 25 cycles before the batteries become discharged when disconnected from the 120VAC power source required to operate the battery charger. The indicator light in the charger will be red when the batteries are charging and green once the batteries are fully charged.
Page 24 of 26 Check battery age and performance level. NOTE: Performance level should only be checked by a qualified technician. Remove power head cover and locate fuse #4 in the fuse block (FIG 19.1). If the fuse is illuminated it has blown and needs to be replaced. Battery charger fuse has blown Batteries discharged Batteries are defective or near the end of their service life Green or red indicator on charger will be illuminated if charger is receiving 120VAC power.
FIG. 19.1 SECTION 20 - VPL MAIN COMPONENTS DRAWING FIG. 20.
SECTION 21 - WARRANTY Your VPL comes with a 2-year Limited Warranty. Contact your dealer with warranty questions, additional information requested, for replacement labels and manuals, or to schedule any needed inspections, repairs, or service. Your dealer contact information can be found in Section 3 of this manual. Or you can call our Customer Service line at 1-800-451-1903 or visit us on the internet at www.ezaccess.com.
