COMMANDER 400 *INFMANU4414*
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this lift and must perform all of the instructions in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................4 II. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................5 III. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................8 IV. OPERATION .........................................................
I. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products. Congratulations on the purchase of your new lift system. The lift system design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the lift system to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum lifting capacity. Do not sit on mobility product while operating the lift system or during transport. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly and/or operation. Keep hands/ fingers away from moving components during operation.
II. SAFETY Disposal and recycling—Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal of your Pride product and its packaging. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the lift while the batteries are charging. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.
II. SAFETY LIFTING CAPABILITIES The lift system is designed to lift a maximum weight of 400 lbs. (181 kg). Under no circumstances should the lift system be made to exceed this weight limit. Subjecting the lift system to the strain of lifting more than it is designed to may cause it to fail, resulting in damage to the mobility product and/or injury to the lift operator.
III. INSTALLATION LIFT SYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTE: The lift system is an exterior-rated lift system. Refer to the online compatibility database located at www.pridemobility.com for information concerning lift system/vehicle compatibility, or contact your authorized Pride Provider. WARNING! The lift system should be installed by an authorized service technician only. WARNING! At least two people should lift the lift system into the rear of the vehicle.
III. INSTALLATION BOOM-ARM ADJUSTMENT The boom-arm can be adjusted for your convenience. See figure 1. To raise or lower the upper post: 1. Remove the nut and bolt from the upper post. See figure 1. 2. Raise or lower the upper post to the desired position, matching the adjustment holes of the upper post with the adjustment holes of the lower post. 3. Reinstall the bolt through the adjustment hole and secure it with the nut.
III. INSTALLATION To raise or lower the boom arm: 1. Support the boom arm. 2. Remove the detent pin located between the boom arm and upper post. Guide the boom arm upward or downward to the desired position. See figure 4. 3. Reinsert the detent pin into the top of the upper post to secure the boom arm in place. See figure 4. ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION 1. Route the hard wire kit (starting at the lift) through the interior of the vehicle until you reach the automobile battery. See figure 5.
III. INSTALLATION CRIMP HERE HAND CONTROL HARNESS HARDWIRE KIT Figure 5. Electrical Wiring Connections Commander 400 www.pridemobility.
IV. OPERATION POWER SWITCH OPERATION The lift system is equipped with an ON/OFF switch that enables/disables operation. Toggle the ON/OFF switch to the “I” position to turn the power on; to the “O” position to turn the power off. See figure 6. ON/OFF SWITCH NOTE: The ON/OFF switch also functions as the circuit breaker reset button. See figure 6. HAND CONTROL OPERATION The hand control for the lift system operates the arm in six directions: up/down, rotate left/right and in/out.
IV. OPERATION 5. Ensure that the docking device is properly attached. 6. Operate the lift in the upward direction. WARNING! Pinch/Crush Hazard! Always keep hands clear of the lifting strap while the lift system is lifting/lowering a mobility product. Ensure that all people and objects are a safe distance away from the mobility product being lifted/lowered and clear from path of travel. NOTE: Do not drag the mobility product into position using the lift.
V. TROUBLESHOOTING LIFT WILL NOT OPERATE Check the circuit breaker reset button. Reset if necessary. See figure 6. If the circuit breaker reset button is not tripped, check the hardwire fuse to see if it is blown. Replace if necessary. See figure 9. Ensure all harness connections are secure. Ensure the power wire leading to the positive battery terminal is tight and not corroded. Check the fuse located on the red power wire near the battery. If blown, replace with a new 15-amp fuse. See figure 9.
V. TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION The lift system is equipped with a manual crank that serves as backup in the event of a power failure. Using the supplied tools, rotate the manual crank clockwise or counterclockwise to move the platform up or down. See figure 10. 1 3 2 4 3 1 4 2 OR 3 2 4 Figure 10. Manual Overide Operation Commander 400 www.pridemobility.
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE The following routine maintenance should be performed at the indicated intervals. Failure to perform the required maintenance procedures at the required intervals may void Pride’s product warranty. Perform prior to daily use: Inspect lift strap wear and replace if necessary. Inspect all harnessing for damage and replace if necessary. Perform every 6 months: Inspect all mounting hardware for defects and a secure fit.
VII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride Mobility Products will repair or replace at our option, free of charge, any mechanical or electrical component found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride Mobility Products to be defective in material and/or workmanship. This warranty does not extend to those items, which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this lift and must perform all of the instructions in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation.
COMMANDER 400 *INFMANU4414*
