EZ-ACCESS WF-R8590 DTWF User Manual

PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift (VPL)

Installation Manual for Models

PL52SP3651, PL72SP3651, PL52TP3860 and PL72TP3860

Manufactured in the USA

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12274 REV 05-20-14

Model PL52SP3651 - 52” Maximum Height

Straight Through Platform

Model PL52TP3860 - 52” Maximum Height

90° Turn Platform

Model PL72SP3651 - 72” Maximum Height

Straight Through Platform

Model PL72TP3860 - 72” Maximum Height

90° Turn Platform

UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, THIS MANUAL APPLIES TO MODELS PL52SP3651, PL72SP3651,

PL52TP3860 AND PL72TP3860

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Hardware Bag Contents for

Straight Through Platform

Hardware Bag Contents for

90° Turn Platform

ATTENTION INSTALLER – VERIFY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION:

Check for shipping damage immediately upon receipt.
Note any freight damage on freight bill while driver is still present. In most cases, freight damage claims will not be

allowed unless noted on the freight bill. Pictures of damage before the unit is unpacked can be very helpful.
Contact shipper right away with any freight damage concerns.
The VPL is shipped with a packing list. Confirm all items are present before starting installation.
Layout installation site taking into consideration VPL entry and exit points, height, and electrical supply location.
The VPL platform must be at least 3/8” but no more than 3/4” from the edge of the upper landing (horizontally).
The VPL platform guard walls must be at least 2” but no more than 3” (horizontally) from walls or other obstructions.
It is the installer’s responsibility to verify local codes and regulations regarding power supply and electrical

connections. The VPL is supplied with a 12’ AC power cord.
The VPL must be anchored to a level, 3,500 PSI concrete pad at least 4” thick. Minimum pad dimensions are 41” x

50” to anchor the legs and support the tower. However, a larger pad will be needed if it is desired that the guard

ramp land on the pad and/or the approach to the ramp be incorporated into the pad. Final pad location, orientation

and dimensions are the installer’s responsibility to determine based on field conditions.
Confirm the structural integrity of any existing fascia.
Verify that the upper landing area is level.
Determine which side the guard ramp will be attached to and verify adequate clearances.
Check for adequate headroom clearance above VPL platform. The PL52SP3651 and PL52TP3860 require

approximately 100” to travel to its maximum platform height not including the occupant. The PL72SP3651 and

PL72TP3860 require approximately 120” to travel to its maximum platform height not including the occupant.
Platform must travel up and down and guard ramp must fold and unfold without interference or obstruction.
Refer to the Top Landing Gate Placement and Installation section if installing a Top Landing Gate.
Read and understand the entire Installation Manual before proceeding with installation.
Please leave User Manual with the VPL user.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Read the User Manual in its entirety. Understand and learn the location and function of all the features, safety
devices, and labels before operating any VPL.

Do not exceed the VPL weight capacity of 750 pounds (340 Kg).

Do not use VPL for anything other than its intended purpose of personal residential use for lifting of individuals and
personal mobility devices.

Keep all body parts away from moving components and within the platform guards during VPL operation.

The Platform Safety Rail option must be installed if the VPL is used by a standing occupant.

Never play on or near the VPL.

Turn off power and engage the brake on all mobility devices prior to cycling the VPL.

Remove ice, snow, leaves and other potentially unsafe materials from VPL and landings before each use.

Inspect VPL for damaged, missing, or inoperable parts before each use. Never use a damaged or unstable VPL.

Periodically check all fasteners and verify all nuts, bolts, screws and other fasteners are undamaged and secure. Do
not attempt to repair or modify the VPL. Only qualified technicians may service the VPL. Contact your dealer to
schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.

Section 1 - - - - Symbols, Safety and Warnings
Section 2 - - - - Labeling and Dealer Contact Information
Section 3 - - - - Optional Equipment Notice
Section 4 - - - - Assembling the VPL
Section 5 - - - - Optional Equipment - Wireless Remote
Section 6 - - - - Optional Equipment - Top Landing Gate
Section 7 - - - - - - - Top Landing Gate Optional Equipment - Pathway Connector Kit
Section 8 - - - - - - - Top Landing Gate Optional Equipment - Deck Connector Kit
Section 9 - - - - Optional Equipment - Platform Safety Rail
Section 10 - - - - Optional Equipment - Platform Safety Pan Weather Guard
Section 11 - - - - Optional Equipment - Interlock
Section 12 - - - - Optional Equipment - Call/Send Control
Section 13 - - - - - - - Call/Send Control Optional Equipment - Call/Send Control Mounting Kit
Section 14 - - - - Maintenance and Service
Section 15 - - - - Electrical Drawings
See User Manual - - - - Features

- - - - Operation

- - - - Emergency Operation

- - - - Specifications

- - - - Troubleshooting

- - - - Main Component Drawings and Overall Dimensions

- - - - Warranty

SECTION 1 - SYMBOLS, SAFETY AND WARNINGS

SYMBOL MEANINGS

This is the WARNING symbol. This symbol may appear in various colors and in conjunction with other symbols.

The WARNING symbol indicates a failure to obey that safety warning could result in property damage, damage to
equipment, serious personal injury or death as well as the serious personal injury or death of others.

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.

SAFETY WARNINGS: The safety warnings throughout this manual are for the protection of people and

property. Failure by any operator to obey all VPL safety warnings will result in a waiver of all liabilities, loss of
your warranty and could result in equipment damage and or failure, injury to property, risk of serious bodily
injury, and or death.

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Observe and avoid all pinch points.

Whenever not actively using the VPL, turn keyed power switch to “OFF” position and remove key.

Always unplug VPL from electrical outlet before cleaning. Only plug VPL back in when area around VPL is dry.

Never operate VPL with damaged electrical wires, cords, or plugs.

The AC electrical plug on this VPL is grounded and intended to be used only with a properly grounded AC outlet. Do
not remove ground pin from AC power cord. If ground pin is broken or missing, immediately contact your dealer to
schedule repairs.

Stop using VPL and immediately and contact your dealer for inspection and service if any defect is suspected.

Do not tamper with or attempt to modify the VPL or any of its systems.

Use VPL only with a qualified helper, if required.

Do not use the VPL to support, attach, or hang planters, baskets, lights, adornments, decorations, clothing, fabrics
or other ornamentals or furnishings.

Components inside the tower must be serviced by a qualified technician. Contact you dealer to schedule
inspections, repairs or service.

Periodic inspections by a qualified technician are recommended to help prevent unsafe conditions.

The VPL’s electrical cord must be routed and situated in a manner that poses no hazards. Do not lay power cords
on or across electrically conductive materials, such as metals and always route power cords in such a manner so no
one can trip over them and that they are not exposed to risk of accidental or incidental damage.

Before and during VPL operation, ensure all hair, jewelry, shirts, ties, shoe laces and all other forms of clothing and
other personal ornamentation are-not and do-not hang up on anything that may create a hazard.

Correct installation, proper use, and following of instructions and obeying safety warnings and of the VPL are
necessary for safe operation.

If service outside the guidelines of this manual is required, please contact your dealer for additional information,
for replacement labels and manuals or to schedule any needed inspections, repairs or service.

VPL must be anchored to a concrete slab before operating the VPL while it is occupied. Using the VPL while
occupied before installation can be hazardous.

Maintaining all labels and manuals in legible condition is required by the VPL owner and is essential for safe
VPL operation. The VPL comes with various product safety labels. Do not remove safety labels or devices. If
any labels are missing, damaged or become illegible they must be replaced. An illegible decal will fail to alert
individuals on or around the machine of a procedure or hazardous operating conditions. Contact your dealer for
additional information, replacement labels and manuals or to schedule inspections, repairs or service.

Illumination: VPL requires a minimum illumination at the landing edge of the floor with the landing door open of
not less than 50 Ix (5 fc).
Illumination of at least 100 lx shall be provided:
(a) at the drive unit in the location where periodic maintenance and inspection are required;
(b) on the carriage at the seat or platform surface and at the operating devices; and
(c) at the floor level of landing/loading points.

For proper warranty coverage, fill out and return the included warranty form.

Keep all panels and protective coverings in place.

The VPL warranty is not transferable.

Attempting to tamper with or modify any portion of the VPL will void your warranty.

Except as described elsewhere in this manual, maintenance must only be performed by qualified technicians.
Contact your dealer to schedule any needed maintenance, inspections, repairs or service.

Caustics, high alkaline detergents and solutions should not be used to clean aluminum.

Using this VPL for anything other than its intended purpose will void the warranty.

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SECTION 2 – LABELING AND DEALER CONTACT INFORMATION

VPL Safety labels come pre-installed.

Each VPL should have labels positioned on the

The labels shown at right are for illustrative

FIG. 2.1

FIG. 2.2

FIG. 2.3

Insert image w/ Pat. Pen.
sticker

Assure all labels are present and legible.

FIG. 2.2 represents a typical VPL Serial Number Label. Assure the VPL Serial Number Label is present and
legible on each VPL. FIG. 2.3 is a condensed version of the VPL Standard Safety Label that comes on each
VPL. The VPL Standard Safety Label includes standard safety information as well as VPL Options safety
information. Your particular lift may, or may not, have these Options.

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FIG. 2.4

DEALER CONTACT

DEALER NAME:

ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE:

INTERNET:

If you need additional assistance, please or call one of the numbers below.

Customer Service: 1-800-451-1903 Technical Support: 1-800-332-1381 Internet: www.ezaccess.com.

Contact dealer with questions and for additional information.

SECTION 3 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE

VPL OPTIONS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. Options do not come with a Standard VPL, options must be
ordered separately.

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SECTION 4 - ASSEMBLING THE VPL

FIG. 4.1

FIG. 4.2

1. Remove the power head cover first by removing the two button head bolts on either end (FIG. 4.1).

2. Remove front and rear tower covers.
The fully assembled VPL net weights are approximately PL52SP3651 - 384 lbs (175 kg),

PL52TP3860 - 376 lbs (171 kg), PL72SP3651 - 415 lbs (189 kg), PL72TP3860 - 407 lbs (185 kg).
For ease, assemble VPL a few inches away from its final position and reposition as required.

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3. The guard ramp activating bar is shipped with the platform. Locate the guard ramp activating bar splice

FIG. 4.3

connector and the 5/16”-18 x 1” long assembly bolts in the hardware bag then assemble the guard
ramp activating bar as shown in FIG. 4.2. Do not tighten the assembly bolts fully until after the
activating bar is attached to the tower.

4. Determine which side of the platform will have the guard ramp and attach the guard ramp activating bar

in the two open holes on the corresponding side of the tower using two 5/16”-18 x 1” long attachment
bolts. The guard ramp activating bar must always be installed on the same side as the guard ramp
(FIG. 4.1). Tighten all fasteners, including the splice connector bolts, securely.

The 90° Turn Platform guard ramp activating bar extends further from the tower than the Straight

Platform guard ramp activating bar. The extension for the Straight Platform is approximately 7-7/8”
and approximately 12-3/8” for the 90° Turn Platform. The correct guard ramp activating bar must be
used with its intended platform for the guard ramp to operate correctly.

5. Lift the platform assembly onto carriage engaging both 1½” square tubes on the platform to the

corresponding hooks in the carriage. Locate the two 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” attachment bolts and locknuts in
the hardware bag and install through the mating holes in the platform assembly and the carriage side
plate then tighten securely (FIG. 4.3).

The outer cable clamp holding the control box wire bundle may need to be removed from the

carriage to fully engage the platform tubes.

Never lift or carry the platform using the safety pan. Damage to the safety pan sensors can occur

rendering the lift unsafe or inoperable.

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6. Locate the wiring connector protruding from the back of the platform and attach to the corresponding

FIG. 4.4

FIG. 4.5

connector on carriage (FIG. 4.4).

If installing a 90° Turn Platform, skip to Step 13 after connecting platform plug.

7. Locate the guard ramp (included in the box with the platform), the guard ramp pivot plates, the 1/4”-20 x

1/2” pivot plate attachment bolts and guard ramp spacers (included in the hardware bag) then slide the
pivot plates and spacers over the ramp torque tubes as shown (FIG. 4.5).

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8. Position the guard ramp with pivot plates on the entry side of the platform and secure both pivot plates

FIG. 4.6

to the platform with the 1/4”-20 x 1/2” pivot plate attachment bolts (FIG. 4.5).

9. Install the pivot arm assembly (included in the box with the platform) by first locating the 5/16”-18 x 2”

hex bolt and locknut included in the hardware bag (FIG. 4.6).

a. Slide the pivot arm into the torque tube on the guard ramp until the bolt hole in the torque tube

aligns with the hole in the pivot arm which centers the roller under the guard ramp activating bar.

There are two bolt holes in the pivot arm. One should center the roller under the guard ramp
activating bar for the Straight Platform and the other for the 90° Turn Platform.
b. Secure with the 5/16”-18 x 2” hex bolt and locknut installed in the orientation shown.
c. Verify that the roller is positioned beneath the guard ramp activating bar.

The roller will contact activating bar when operated. Avoid pinch points!

10. Install the guard walls with the smooth side toward inside of the platform as shown (FIG. 4.7).
a. Loosen the two set screws in each platform corner pocket as needed to fully engage the guard wall

posts and tighten all set screws securely after the guard walls are installed.

Make sure guard wall with two holes in top rail is installed closest to the tower as shown (FIG. 4.8).

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FIG. 4.7

FIG. 4.8

11. Install control box mounting frame to rear guard wall by first removing nuts and bolts from control box

FIG. 4.9

mounting frame posts (FIG. 4.9).

a. Install the mounting frame between the guard wall and tower with the nuts and bolts oriented as

shown and tightened securely.

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12. The control box is secured to inside of tower with zip ties. Locate and cut the zip ties to free the

FIG. 4.10

FIG. 4.11

control box (FIG. 4.9).

a. Remove fasteners securing mounting channels to control box.
b. Position control box into the mounting frame as shown and reinstall the mounting channels

using the fasteners removed in the previous step.

c. Check to make sure that the control box is free to slide entire length of mounting frame.

13. When assembling a 90° Turn Platform, one pivot plate is installed on the side closest to the lift tower
and a welded pivot plate assembly is installed in the opposite corner. After completing Steps 1
through 6 of this section, proceed with the following steps.

14. Determine the end of the platform where the Guard Ramp will be installed then locate the welded
pivot plate assembly (found in the hardware bag) and insert it in the corner pocket furthest from the lift
tower on that side until fully engaged and tighten the set screws in the corner pocket securely
(FIG. 4.10).

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15. Install the Guard Ramp by first inserting the outer torque tube into the hole in the welded pivot plate

FIG. 4.12

FIG. 4.13

assembly. Then install the pivot plate (found in the hardware bag) over the torque tube on the
opposite side and attach to the platform in the orientation shown using the four 1/4”-20 x 1/2” pivot
plate attachment bolts (FIG. 4.11).

16. Complete Step 9 of this section, installing the pivot arm assembly, before proceeding with guard wall
installation.

17. Install the rear guard wall with the smooth side toward the inside of the platform as shown (FIG. 4.12).
a. Loosen the two set screws in each platform corner pockets closest to the lift tower as needed to

fully engage the guard wall posts and tighten all set screws securely after the guard wall is
installed.

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18. The side guard wall will come with its post installed on one side. If the post is not on the side needed
for the smooth side to be installed toward the inside of the platform, disassemble the post from the
guard wall and reinstall on the opposite side before proceeding. Install the side guard wall with the
smooth side toward the inside of the platform as shown in FIG. 4.13.
a. Loosen the two set screws in the remaining open platform corner pocket as needed to fully

engage the guard wall post.

b. Align the threaded inserts in the side guard wall with the holes in the rear guard wall post and

install the two 5/16”-18 button head socket cap screws (included in the hardware bag) through the
rear guard wall post into the threaded inserts then tighten securely.

c. Tighten the platform corner pocket set screws securely after the side guard wall is installed.

19. The installation of the control box mounting frame and the control box is the same for the 90° Turn
Platform and the Straight Platform. Complete Steps 11 and 12 of this section before proceeding with
the next section, Confirm Basic VPL Operation.

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