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Affordable Wheelchair Lifts KCSPM3648 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Assembly Instructions
Affordable Wheelchair Lift
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new wheelchair lift! We sincerely hope that
this lift will help you accomplish the things that are important to you and
those you love.
Note​ : If you are like me, then you hate reading instructions almost as much as you
hate having to doing things over because you did it wrong. Unfortunately,
this product can be assembled backwards​ , and doing so cannot be
remedied without taking it all apart and starting over. These instructions
are specifically written to prevent those mistakes. So, please refer to these
instructions with each step, and have a pleasant assembly.
Note​ : The photos in this guide display lifts in various stages of installation. It is
often the case that some recommended safety feature is not yet in place in a
specific photo. In particular, the Toe Shear Guard and a basic stair handrail
are missing in some of the scenarios we photographed.
Note​ : There are some minor design changes between different lifts pictured here.
These photos might not exactly match your particular lift.
Note:​ Even if your lift was shipped disassembled, some portions of it may have
been pre assembled for you.
Note:​ If your lift was shipped with some bolts and fasteners already in place and
you find it necessary to temporarily remove them, they must be removed
and then re-inserted in the same direction. Inserting the bolt the opposite
direction may cause problems.
Note:​ Throughout this document this is used as a caution symbol:
Photos of a typical indoor and a typical outdoor installation:
Model KCSPM3648
(757) 524-3420
Version 3.0.0

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  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions Affordable Wheelchair Lift Model KCSPM3648 (757) 524-3420 Version 3.0.0 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a new wheelchair lift! We sincerely hope that this lift will help you accomplish the things that are important to you and those you love.
  • Page 3 2. Safety Safety is paramount! If you have a question or concern about safe installation or operation please give Affordable Wheelchair Lifts a call. Use common sense when installing or operating this equipment. The installer and operator are responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.
  • Page 4 3. Assistance If damage has occurred during shipping immediately document it with photographs and notify Affordable Wheelchair Lifts. If you have questions or problems during assembly please give Affordable Wheelchair Lifts a call. We are here to help. 4. A Note On Gates Gates are shipped already assembled and attached to the Platform.
  • Page 5 7. Terminology Front, Back, Right and Left ​ - The Column is located on the back side of the 7.1. lift. The side of the lift opposite the back side is the front side. Right and left are determined when you face the lift from the front. Armless Base - ​...
  • Page 6 Bracket Cap - ​ T aller lifts require firm bracing at the top of the Column. This 7.5. is done by attaching beams to a Bracket Cap. This is what a Bracket Cap looks like: Brace Kit ​ - Bracing steadies the Column and eliminates any 7.6.
  • Page 7 7.7. Bridge(s)​ - A bridge is the flat diamond plate metal surface attached to each end of the Platform.
  • Page 8 7.8. Collar​ - The Collar is the part of the Platform that slides up and down the Column. (Note - the photo below is without the Safety Guard)
  • Page 9 7.9. Column​ - Supports the Hoist and the Safety Retractable Lanyard (SRL). (Note - the photo below is without the Safety Guard and also shows an obsolete Hoist Cover)
  • Page 10 7.10. Controller​ - Contains up and down switches. Your model’s Controller may look different than the ones below. Some controllers have a big red emergency stop button. ​ I f the red Emergency Stop button gets pushed it must be manually un-pushed by twisting it. 7.11.
  • Page 11 7.12. Hoist​ - Raises and lowers the Platform. AC and DC powered hoists are available.
  • Page 12 Hoist Cover - ​ K eeps rain from the hoist motor. 7.13.
  • Page 13 7.14. Hoist Head​ - The Hoist attaches to the Hoist Head. The Hoist Head mounts on top of the Column. In the photo below the Hoist Head is the black metal part.
  • Page 14 7.15. Landing​ - The upper location where the rider gets on or off the Platform. 7.16. Limit Switch​ - This switch on the hoist stops the Platform when it reaches a height you preset.
  • Page 15 Limit Switch Actuator ​ - This customer adjustable assembly triggers the 7.17. Limit Switch to stop the Platform at the Landing height. The photo below shows the various parts of this assembly - the adjustable metal rod, the black EMT/PVC pipe with the trigger, and the grommet (with slot) that protects the cable from wear.
  • Page 16 7.18. Platform​ - The Platform carries the rider up and down.
  • Page 17 7.19. Safety Guard​ - Keeps hair and clothing away from pulleys and cables.
  • Page 18 Ramp​ ​ ( Optional)​ - Provides a smooth entrance to the Platform. 7.20.
  • Page 19 SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline) ​ - Serves as a safety backup in case the lifting 7.21. mechanism fails. Your model may look different. Tether ​ - Connects the controller to the hoist. 7.22.
  • Page 20 Toe Shear ​ - “Toe shear” is what can happen if an object (such as a toe) 7.23. protruding from the Platform gets caught under the landing as the Platform goes up. Toe shear is prevented by using plywood or other material to block objects on the Platform from getting under the landing.
  • Page 21 Most customers prefer the lift be oriented for straight-through travel from the ramp to the Platform to the landing to inside the home. Sometimes this is not practical. We recommend that if possible, the Column side of the lift be placed closest to a nearby wall.
  • Page 22 10.5. Here is the Hoist, Hoist Head, SRL and pulleys mounted on top of the Column, looking from the back side.
  • Page 23 10.6. Here is the Hoist, Hoist Head, SRL and pulleys mounted on top of the Column, looking from the left side.
  • Page 24 10.7. Here is the Hoist Hook, Pulley Block, Threaded Rod (with nuts) and stop rod. looking from the left/front side.
  • Page 25 10.8. Here is how the hoist cables and pulleys should be configured, from the left/front side.
  • Page 27 Site Preparation Requirements Before you begin - ● The installation site should be flat and level, clear of debris and as accessible as possible. ● The lift should sit on a solid surface (concrete, asphalt, etc) or substantial pavers. ● The landing area should also be flat and level. Toe shear protection should already be installed.
  • Page 28 Remove the wheelchair lift from the pallets What you need: A wrench or socket. An able-bodied adult or two. Remove the plastic wrapping. Remove all the boxes and components from inside the Platform. Slide the Platform off of the Base and off of the pallet. Unbolt the Base from the pallet.
  • Page 29 Position the Base 13.1. Assembly location versus final location Assembly is easiest if you have ready access to all sides of the Lift. So we often do most of the assembly a few feet from the final position and then towards the end of the process move the lift to its final position.
  • Page 30 A typical assembly location (note that some safety features are not yet in place): Attach the Hoist to the Hoist Head 14.1. - Use caution when handling the hoist. 14.1.1. The electrical cables are easily damaged. 14.1.2. The limit switch assembly can be bent or broken by excessive force.
  • Page 31 14.4. Also attach the cable hook, as shown. Note that the large silver bolts in the upper right of the photo have been replaced on recent units by black set screws.
  • Page 32 (If you have an Armless Base) Attach the Column to the Base 15.1. Wall mounted lifts can have a base with no arms. When attached to the column an Armless Base looks like this:...
  • Page 33 Front: 15.2. Back: 15.3. Side:...
  • Page 34 15.4. Here is one installed. Note the wooden block between it and the wall that serves to brace it:...
  • Page 35 When attaching a Column to an Armless Base be sure ​ t he seam on the 15.5. Column faces to the right or left, not to the front or back.​ And the vertical flange must face the wall or support it will be bolted to. (If you have a Base with Arms) Attach the Column to the Base 16.1.
  • Page 36 16.5. Line up the bottom hole in the flange with the end hole of the four (4) hole pattern in the Base. In the case of the illustration below, the BOTTOM hole of the flange must be aligned with the LEFT most hole in the Base. Insert a ½-13 x 4 Hex head bolt through the bottom hole.
  • Page 37 17.3. Carefully attach the Hoist Head by sliding it on the end of the Column. The flat side of the​ Hoist Head ​ g oes to the back of the Column. The cable needs to run down the Platform side of the Column. Secure the Hoist Head by inserting and tightening the Hoist Head bolts.
  • Page 38 18.4. By lifting the Hoist end of the Column, carefully “walk” the Column to a vertical position. Note that the Hoist Head is heavy. This operation may look easy, but it helps to have two people involved. 18.5. Note that the Hoist Head on the end of the column is not displayed in the diagram below.
  • Page 39 18.6. - Be careful around the lift at this point. Without the weight of the Platform, the lift is top heavy and not very stable. Especially if the unit is not on a level surface. 18.7. Insert the remaining 3 bolts holding the Column to the base. Tighten all four bolts to 80 ft/lbs.
  • Page 41 18.9. Now your Base and Column by themselves look something like this (though your Hoist Head and Hoist Cover may be a different style): 18.10. Do not yet position the lift close to a wall, as you have more work to do on the back of the Column.
  • Page 42 Here is a video of this step: ​ 19.1. h ttps://youtu.be/1qkTeqRj81M 19.2. What you need: 19.2.1. Two 9/16” wrenches and/or sockets 19.2.2. Grease or petroleum jelly 19.2.3. Regular screwdriver 19.3. Move the Platform onto the end of the Base arms.
  • Page 43 19.4. Slide the Collar to about a foot away from the Column. 19.5. NOTE:​ Your plastic slip pads may be white instead of black. 19.6. Clean all of the plastic slip pads of dirt and debris. Ensure that they remain clean throughout the assembly process.
  • Page 44 and put a little grease or petroleum jelly on one side of the pad. Use the grease to stick the pad to the inside of the Collar between the pad retainer rails near the bottom of the Collar. Here is a video of this step: ​ 19.7.
  • Page 46 19.8. Slide the Platform back so that the Collar surrounds the Column:...
  • Page 47 19.9. Ensure that the large slip pad has not fallen out. Insert one of the smaller slip pads into the pockets on each side of the Collar. If they are a bit tight you may need to tap them with a hammer and screwdriver, or jiggle the Platform.
  • Page 49 19.10. Both lower collar side slip pads are now in place. 19.11. There is no back slip pad for the lower Collar. 19.12. Loosely secure bolt and lock nut. Tighten the lock-nut until it will not come off the bolt and no more. ​ T he bolt 19.13.
  • Page 50 19.15. There is no front slip pad for the top of the Collar. Here is a video of this step: ​ 19.16. h ttps://youtu.be/sNtEJ5L8nTo 19.17. Insert the remaining two small slip pads along the Column at the top of the Collar.
  • Page 51 19.19. If you have trouble pulling the Collar close to the column, you can wedge the front of the Platform upwards as shown below:...
  • Page 52 19.20. Loosely secure the slip pad holder using bolts and lock nuts. There is no top or bottom end for the slip pad block. Tighten the lock-nuts until the bolt does not slide in the holes. ​ T he bolts should be able to be spun freely by hand.​...
  • Page 53 not descend as the hoist pays out the wire rope. If this happens, the hoist may produce several inches (or feet) of slack, and the platform may then fall until the slack is used up, or the platform will fall until the anti-fall device locks up and stops the platform.
  • Page 54 22.3. Note - If your lift has two hoist pulleys instead of one then you should follow this diagram: 22.4. What you need: 22.4.1. Components - Hoist and Collar 22.4.2. Tools - ¾” wrench or socket 22.5. Temporarily plug in the hoist power cord so you can operate the hoist:...
  • Page 55 22.6. Use the hoist’s controller to carefully release enough cable to reach where the cable pulley will be mounted. - Use gloves when handling the cable. Do not run you hand along the cable, as a loose cable strand can cause a painful injury. This can be true even if you are wearing gloves.
  • Page 56 22.7. Attach the cable pulley.
  • Page 57 22.8. Tighten the cable pulley bolt. Take a test ride 23.1. The Safety Retractable Lanyard is not yet installed, so do not go up more than a foot. Unwrap the controller from its plastic and push the “Up” button to tighten the loose cable.
  • Page 58 Here is a video of this step: ​ 24.1. h ttps://youtu.be/ZrylaTCa7QU 24.2. What you need: 24.2.1. Components - SRL 24.2.2. Tools 24.2.3. Parts 24.3. Attach the SRL’s cable hook to the inner hole on the Hoist Head. 24.4. Rotate the SRL body so that it will not interfere with the Limit Switch. Make sure the SRL strap is not twisted and then attach the SRL’s carabiner through the outer hole.
  • Page 60 24.5. Your SRL model and its cable or strap may be different from what is shown here. 24.6. SRL cable pulley 24.6.1. Do not twist the SRL cable 24.6.2. Attach and secure the SRL cable pulley...
  • Page 61 24.7. You can test the SRL by pulling the cable from the SRL body sharply. It should engage and lock. Do not modify or test the shock-absorber portion (if present) of the cable. 24.8. The SRL should be inspected annually for wear and tear. Attach the Limit Switch Actuator Here is a video of this step: ​...
  • Page 62 25.3. Lower the Platform so that you will have room to attach the Limit Switch Actuator. 25.4. Attach the top of the Limit Switch Actuator grommet and triggering rod to the portion of the Hoist cable that runs through the Limit Switch’s trigger.
  • Page 64 25.5. Insert the Limit Switch Actuator metal rod into the Pulley Block. Either end can go in and it will spin freely. Remember that you will use the nuts to adjust the lift stop height.
  • Page 65 25.6. Place the top plastic rod over the bottom metal rod. Adjust the Lift’s Maximum Height Here is a video of this step: ​ 26.1. h ttps://youtu.be/7UeOlV95g4g 26.2. Adjust the nut on the Limit Switch Actuator so that the Limit Switch is triggered at the desired Platform height for your Landing.
  • Page 66 26.4.2.4. Shorten the limit switch actuator by the number of needed inches by lowering the nuts on the metal rod. 26.4.2.5. Do not lower the nuts any lower than 2” from the lower end of the metal rod, or the rod will not be stable it its slot. 26.4.2.6.
  • Page 67 Attach the Safety Guard Here is a video of this step: ​ 27.1. h ttps://youtu.be/NfSAvMAI4xA...
  • Page 68 27.2. Place and secure the Safety Guard using the provided hardware. Minimize Platform “Twist”...
  • Page 69 Here is a video of this step: ​ 28.1. h ttps://youtu.be/9kfdEt_R3vg 28.2. Platform “twist” is the side to side movement of the Platform around the Column’s vertical axis. Twist can be minimized by carefully tightening the Collar bolt on the lower Collar. 28.3.
  • Page 70 (Optional) Brace your Lift 32.1. What you need: 32.1.1. Components - Bracing kit. 32.2. Bracing is required for lifts with more than 6’ of rise. Affordable Wheelchair Lifts sells a bracing kit that is customized for your situation. Contact us.
  • Page 71 32.3. See the bracing kit instructions for installation. Position the Entry Ramp 33.1. What you need: 33.1.1. Components - Ramp 33.1.2. Tools 33.1.3. Parts 33.2. The ramp sits on the floor next to one of the base arms. A “U” shaped metal connector can optionally be used to keep the ramp from moving over time.
  • Page 72 34.1. What you need: 34.1.1. Components 34.1.2. Tools - Spirit level 34.1.3. Parts 34.2. Use a level and shims to shim the base so that the lift is level. 34.3. You want the edge of the Bridge to be around ¼” from the toe shear board all along the Platform’s travel, and especially at the top.
  • Page 73 37.2. What you need: 37.2.1. Tools - wrenches and/or sockets 37.2.2. Parts - bolts and lock-nuts 37.3. Each gate comes pre-attached to the Platform. Gate and latch styles may vary. Each gate can hinge on either the right or the left side. The default is to hinge on the left side when entering Platform from either direction.
  • Page 74 Hoist Cable - The cable is a critical piece of your wheelchair lift. Visually inspect it monthly to make sure it is not kinked, frayed or showing signs of wear. If it is, contact Affordable Wheelchair Lifts for assistance. 38.2.