Pioneer AL600 User Manual

AL600 Pioneer

Hybrid Platform Lift (HPL)

Installation Guide & Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your new lift purchase. The AL600 Pioneer is one of the easiest
and most trouble free ways to transport your chair or scooter. This manual is written
to be used both as an installation guide as well as an operation guide for the end user
Refer to the index below for the sections that apply to your lift and options.

Please read the manual thoroughly BEFORE attempting any installation,
adjustment or use of the lift.

Both installers and operators should familiarize themselves with this entire manual.

If you have any questions or comments concerning the installation or operation of your
scooter/chair lift, please contact your local distributor for additional technical information.

Only authorized dealers should install this lift.

Caution: Some scooters and chairs may be unsuitable for transport in or on a
motor vehicle. Please contact the manufacturer of your mobility device to
determine its transportability.

Unpacking the Lift

Detailed below is the inventory of parts included with your lift. If any parts are missing or if any
shipping damage is noted, immediately contact the distributor from which you purchased your lift.
DO NOT attempt to install or use the lift with any missing or damaged parts.

Box Contents:

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Pioneer Platform

Lift Assembly
Pioneer Platform
Leg Assembly
Hardware Pack
Foot Plate
Front Wheel Cradle

(For Scooter Applications)

Lift Assembly

Front Wheel Cradle (for Scooter Applications)

Pioneer Hardware Pack:

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2

2

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2

Leg Assembly

Foot Plate

Owner’s Manual
Vehicle Wiring Harness
2 Button Hand Control
Manual Override Tool
Hex Bolts DIA 5/16” x 4”
Hex Nuts DIA 5/16”
Washers 5/16”
Lock Washers 5/16”
Installation Washers
Butt Connectors 10-12 gauge
Rubber Grommet

Tie Wraps

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Applications: The Pioneer in its factory setup is intended for the transport of power chairs. With a
minor change to the platform the Pioneer can easily be adapted for the transport of three or four
wheel scooters. The maximum weight that can be safely lifted by the Pioneer in either setup is 350
LBS. This lift is intended for installation in the enclosed rear cargo area of most vans, mini-vans,
and S.U.V.s. This lift is not intended for use with vehicles with tailgates. This lift is not intended for
application where it would be left outdoors.

Installing the Vehicle Wiring Harness

Important Note: IMPROPER WIRING IS THE #1 CAUSE OF PROBLEMS IN THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE LIFT.
FOLLOW THE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Located in the hardware package is the vehicle wiring harness. The harness is manufactured to, and complies with the
SAE J1128 requirements. The wire harness is approximately 23 ft. long and will accommodate most vehicles.

Unwind the harness and lay it flat. One end of the
harness has a black plug . This is the lift end of the
harness and goes to the back of the vehicle.

Begin routing the wiring harness at the vehicle battery.
Attach the black wire to the negative terminal on the battery.

Do not attach the red wire yet.

Run the wiring harness under or when possible through
the vehicle, back to the trailer hitch. Always locate the wiring
harness where it can not be snagged by road debris and
away from the vehicles gas tank.

If the harness is too long for the vehicle, coil the
excess wire and secure it to the vehicle frame with
the supplied tie wraps. Do not cut or shorten the
harness. Secure the plug about even with the end of
the hitch receiver tube.

To vehicle's

battery

IRE

BLACK W

Side mount

OR

To back

of vehicle

K WIRE

AC

BL

Top mount

RE

D WIRE

Attach the red wire to the positive terminal on the battery.

RED WIR

Important Reminder: Never attempt to attach the wire harness

E

Side mount

OR

Top mount

to a secondary power source, The lift requires direct connection
to the battery.

Caution: When the installation requires the wiring harness be run on the underside of a vehicle,

route the harness away from the exhaust system, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tank, pinch points, and sharp edges.

Locate the wiring harness where it can not be snagged by road debris.

Manufactures Recommendation: Schedule a routine maintenance visit with the end user. Harmar recommends
the lift be greased in the applicable areas, and the wire harness connections be checked for corrosion,
and/or decay, as such conditions are normal due to environmental changes.

Installing in Vehicles with a Removable Third Row Seat

Preparing the vehicle’s cargo area: Most mini vans, vans
and some S.U.V.s have a removable third row seat.
Forinstallations in these vehicles,
remove this seat. If your vehicle
does not have a removable
third row seat, see the
next page for instructions.

Installing the Leg Assembly: Place the leg assembly into
the vehicle. Orientate the leg assembly as shown in the
drawing to the right. Hook both of the J-Bolts into the third
row seat attachment points. Verify that the leg assembly is
centered from side to side within the vehicle. Tighten the
nuts on the J-bolts until the assembly is firmly attached to the
vehicle. At this time the foot plate should be placed in the
vehicle near the rear opening. This will support the two
rearmost feet of the lift and keep the feet from pressing into

the floor pan of the vehicle.

Install the 4 Leveling Pads from
the hardware pack at this time.
Each Pad will thread into the
underside of the base at
each corner. Leveling
adjustment can be after
the lift has been installed.

Placing the lift into the vehicle: Pick up the lift and place it
into the vehicle’s cargo area. This operation will require two
people to perform. Take care during this operation not to
scratch the vehicle’s interior. Position the lift such that it
will be one inch inside of the rear door. Verify this by
closing the rear door and inspecting the fit from inside of the
vehicle.

If your vehicle has a lip at the rear door you will need to
use the adjustable feet to raise the entire lift so that all of
its moving parts will clear the door lip.

Use a wrench to extend the adjustable feet until the lift’s
middle stage will clear the door lip and door latch by 0.5”.

Leveling the lift: The floor in some vehicles is not level.
To level the lift start by parking the vehicle on level ground.
Use a carpenter’s level to verify the lift is level. If it is not,
adjust the four feet until the lift is level.

Attaching the lift into the vehicle: The leg assembly has
two sets of large holes in its upper surface. When installing
a Pioneer for use with a scooter, select the holes that will
offset the lift to the driver’s side of the vehicle. When
installing the Pioneer for use with a power chair, select the
holes that will offset the lift to the passenger's side of the
vehicle. Insert both hold down rods into the holes in the Leg
Assembly. If needed you may slide the hold down brackets
along the lifts body so that the hold down ro

ds line up with
the holes in the top of the leg assembly. Crossbolt the hold
down rods in place with the supplied hardware. Tighten the
5/8” nuts on the hold down rods, until the lift is attached
securely to the vehicle.

Caution: Do not remove the hold down brackets and
reattach them on the opposite side of the Platform Keeper.

This part of the leg
assembly must
face toward the
rear of the vehicle.

This part of the
J-Bolt must
face toward the
front of the
vehicle

Middle Stage

Rear Door Lip

PLATFORM

KEEPER

SCOOTERSCOOTER

POWER CHAIRPOWER CHAIR

Leg Assembly

Foot Plate

Foot Plate

J-Bolt Bracket: These parts
must face toward the rear of
the vehicle. Secure the J­Bolts into the 3rd row seat
attachment points.

SCOOTERSCOOTER

POWER CHAIRPOWER CHAIR

Adjustable Feet

Hold Down Brackets

Hold Down Rod

Leg

Assembly