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DOC8003, Rev. B
March, 2003
Elite
Installation Manual
3.0
Installation Procedure
3.1
Check Scooter/Powerchair for Proper Fit
The Elite lift has a
maximum lifting capacity of 300 lbs
. Ensure the scooter/powerchair does not exceed
the maximum weight capacity of the Elite lift. Ensure the scooter or powerchair will fit within the
27.5” x 44”
envelope
of the platform. Prior to beginning installation, place the gray platform on the ground and position
the scooter or powerchair on the platform to ensure that the platform and the scooter/powerchair will match.
Check the height of the scooter/powerchair, add 4.25” to that height, and compare the result with the interior
headroom of the cargo area, and the door opening. It will probably be necessary to fold down the seat back
on the scooter/powerchair, and the handle bars on the scooter, if possible. If the platform, headroom and
door opening will accommodate the scooter/powerchair, proceed with the installation to step 3.2.
3.2
Verify Adequate Space in Vehicle for Installation
Follow these steps to ensure that the Elite lift will accommodate the vehicle in which you intend to perform
the installation and also the scooter/powerchair that you intend to use.
3.2.2
Width.
Ensure that the platform will fit inside the width of the cargo area.
The platform is
44” wide
and requires 1” of clearance on each side for proper operation.
3.2.3
Height.
Ensure that the motor will clear the rear seat.
The Elite measures approximately
29” from the top of the roller to the interior floor
. The lowest point on
the surface of the platform rises 4.25” from the surface of the floor.
3.2.1
Length
. Remove any rear seating from the rear 1/3 of the vehicle cargo area.
Place the track assembly inside the vehicle with the electric motor towards the front of the vehicle.
The Elite lift will require approximately
56”
from the rear load line of the hatch. At the rear of the track
assembly, the
motor extends 10” above
the inside floor surface of the vehicle.
44”
7.5”
56”
10”
30”
Figure 3-1. Verifying Adequate Length in Cargo Area
Figure 3-2. Verifying Adequate Width and Height in Cargo Area
4.25”