Hoveround HOVERLIFT for Vehicles User Manual - Page 11

HoverliftManual-RevC 7/8/13 1:01 PM Page 11 How to install to your vehicle: Chapter 1 Installation To avoid serious injury or death: Always use a Class 2 or Class 3 hitch system. The lift has been designed for attachment to a Class 2 or Class 3 vehicle hitch system. Do not use with any other class of vehicle hitch system. Before installing the lift make sure the hitch has been properly installed, has no rust, corrosion, wear or damage and the front and rear vehicle suspension is in proper working order. Do not alter or modify the lift in any way. Do not attempt to raise the rear of your vehicle with the lift or damage to your vehicle and lift may result. The lift is heavy. Exercise caution when attempting to lift into place. Ask for assistance. To prevent injury, do not attempt lifting beyond your capacity. Follow these instructions to install the lift onto the vehicle: If a license plate light is required the vehicle and hitch should be prewired for 12 volts so it can be plugged into the lift license plate light plug. A standard four way, flat style trailer hitch lighting plug is provided on the lift. Position the lift into the hitch tube and align the mounting holes for the lift tube and hitch. Attach the lift hardware and tighten. See Figure 1A for Class 2 or Class 3 installations. After the hitch is installed, make sure there is adequate ground D82012364 REV C 6/17/13 Chapter 1 11