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This operator manual is to be given to the Hydralift Owner after the install is completed.

Keep this Operator’s Manual with your RV and place your Hydralift Serial Number in the box

below, the SN can be found on the ID tag on your Hydralift.

HL2608

LED Light Kit LTK4288

Accessories

Soft Loop Tie Downs

Instructions included:

Wheel Chocks

Read Before Use 02

User Manual: Loading & Securing Cargo 03-04

Towing your Tow-Car 04-05

Folding the Platform (optional) 06-07

Warranty 08-09

Congratulations on your purchase of a Hydralift hydraulic power lift.

Hydralift is the most versatile, safest and most durable lift manufactured today!

With the Hydralift 42A4874 you can lift cargo weights to 700 lbs*

Tow your vehicle weighing up to 5,000 lbs with the optional HAPS & extended receiver!

*Before installation, you must verify that the addition of our lift and the weight you will be adding

will not exceed the manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Motorhome Platform Cargo Lift

STD 42A4874

42A4874HBGC 0516 www.hydralift-usa.com pg 2 Contact: [email protected]

The Hydralift 42A4874HBGC Lift intended sole purpose for lifting a motorcycle/std golf cart for transport only, It’s function should not be used for any other purpose or reason other than its fore mentioned purpose. To use the system for any reason other than what it is designed for will void our warranty and may result in damage to the coach and/or cause serious injury or even death.

Before actuating the system, please keep these things in mind:

1. Prior to use the location should be clear of obstructions that may cause damage when the lift is raised and lowered or interfere with personal access.

2. Be sure all persons and animals are a minimum of 6’ away from the lift prior to operation of the lift.

3. Keep hands and other body parts away from the lift mechanisms during operation. Severe injury or death may result.

4. To optimize the lift operation, park the coach on solid and level ground.

5. When loading and unloading make sure the lift’s platform supports are touching the ground.

6. Before towing any vehicle it is your responsibility to always verify clearance from the Hydralift Motorcycle Lift to the vehicle you are towing, including turning angles both vertical and horizontal movement. If additional clearance is needed use a receiver extension to extend your towing system out away from the Hydralift tie down arms.

7. Verify the Hydralift frame is flush to the mounting saddles and the mounting bolts are tight prior to every use. This should be also done as a regular scheduled maintenance 4 times a year whether or not the lift is in use.

8. Verify the 6 set screws that hold the lifts pins in place are tight, prior to use. Add Loc-Tite if necessary (there are 2 set screws per side on the main 4” body and 1 on each side to the upper hydraulic ram pin).

9. Inspect the motorcycle lift and ramp for damage, breaks or cracks prior to loading your motorcycle.

10. Verify your RV has ample GVWR, CCC & tire specifications and condition.

DO NOT:

Do not exceed the RV manufacturers (GVWR)

Having persons under the age of 16 operate the lift.

Put loads on the lift wider than the width of the lift.

Operate the lift while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Transport humans or animals on the lift or on the motorcycle while loaded onto the lift.

Do not use worm type straps. Hydralift recommends using quality ratchet type tie downs straps. See Hydralift part number

HL2608.

Do not attach, install or place any type of skid wheel to the any part of the Hydralift.

Do not weld, cut or modify the lift in any way, this will compromise the integrity and strength of the Hydralift and will void the

lift’s warranty.

When operating the lift:

Keep to the safety instructions!

Stand back at least 6 feet.

Make sure that there is no one near or standing on the lift.

Always use approved tie down straps (ratchet type, HL2608 or equivalent).

Congratulations, you have purchased the Hydralift Motorcycle lift, you’ve made an excellent choice. Before using this lift you need to read this manual very carefully in order to operate his lift in a safe manner.

IMPORTANT: Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.

SYSTEM WARNING

FAILURE TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING

MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

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D) Installed to the extruded aluminum platform is 4 tie-down anchors (fig 5A). Sometimes you may have interference with the rear tires as the rear tracks sometimes are wider than the front (fig 5B). If this happens order an optional second set of bolt sliders move the tie-down anchors inward out of the way of the tire (fig 5C).

E) Using ratchet tie-down straps (Hydralift part #HL2608) connect to the tie-down anchors in a cross pattern from the anchors to the cargo’s under chassis (fig 6).

F) A second connect and good alternative for securing your cargo is to run a tie-down over the floorboard and forward to the tie-down anchors and or thru the wheel to the tie-down anchor (fig 7).

G) Sample of securing cargo see fig 8.

H) Verify that no part of the tie down straps can touch the cargo’s paint or any part that can become damage by the tie down rubbing against any part of the cargo.

A) Lift is in up position locked position. Walk to the place from where you need to operate the lift. Take the remote control unit in your left hand and push the UP button and allow the lift to come up slightly releasing tension from the locking arms (Fig 1). Use your right hand to pull up the locking mechanism handle to unlock, and hold. (Fig 2)

B) Push the DOWN button and lower the lift a few inches and let go of the button, let go of the lock-ing mechanism handle and stand back 6 feet. Push the DOWN button again and lower the lift until it is flat on the surface, the underside is sitting on solid ground. (Fig 3) Let go of the DOWN button.

C) Now the lift is ready for loading.

Make sure there is no obstacles on the floor and around the lift.

Verify the platform is sitting on the ground and supported by the ground.

Place and secure extension ramps to the platform if needed.

Slowly drive up onto the platform (Fig 4)

Continue until the front wheel contacts the front wheel stop.

Place in park and set the parking brake.

Verify the Cargo is sitting on the platform.

If your RV is equipped with air suspension dump the air prior to lowering the lift. This will lessen the angel of the lift and allow more clearance for the motorcycle’s highway bars and exhaust system.

Loading the Motorcycle/Cargo onto the Lift:

Note: While driving, make regular stops to check if the Cargo is still

properly secured. Perform the first check after a few miles and re-adjust & re-tighten tie-down straps as needed.

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I) With the remote control in hand stand a safe distance from the lift (about 6 feet) and push UP button. As you raise the lift notice the locking arms rise and engage the locking pins (fig 9) after the locks engage release the UP button.

While opening the lift, always keep one hand on the remote control in order to be able

to stop the lift at all times.

Pay attention making sure your cargo does not hit the Motorhome.

Inspect all your tie downs for proper fit and clearance.

J) Push the DOWN button and hold it down for 10 seconds, this releases the hydraulic pressure from the cylinders and lines and drops the auto locking arm onto the locking pin. (fig 9)

Hydralift is now locked and the hydraulic pressure is released from the system.

K) With the lift in the up and locked position recheck that your cargo is properly secured and stable. Verify the tie-downs are taunt and are properly connected (fig 10).

L) Unplug the remote control and store it in a locked and safe place. This will prevent unauthorized persons from operating the lift.

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Mounting the Platform Support & Towing Extension

1 - Adj Support Rod 1 - Receiver Extension 3 - Pin & Clip 2 - Tethering Chains

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(11) Load your Hydralift per your Hydralift instructions and lift into the locked position. (fig 10)

(12) Place the Receiver Extension (C) into the Hydralift receiver and secure with a pin & clip.

(13) Place the top of the Adjustable Support Rod (B) into the upper platform cross support (A) and the bottom end of the Adj Support Rod into the top cup of the receiver extension (C) and secure with a pins & clips.

(14) Adjust the Support Rod to fit snug taking up any play between the platform and the receiver support. (fig 11)

(15) Adjust the locking tab on the Adjustable Support Rod to prevent the Rod from backing off during travel.

(16) Install the Receiver Tensioner to the HL Saddle Bracket using Chain Shackle and Quick Release Clip (Fig 12)

(17) Install the Second Chain Shackle through the Safety Chain Loop on the receiver extension (Fig 13).

(18) The platform should now be more stable and more stable and is ready for use.

TOWING: The Hydralift HLPS restricts towing to flat towing only.

NO TONGUE WEIGHT - NO TRAILER

Flat Towing with a Tow Bar only Do not exceed your RV’s chassis

recommended towing and weight carrying capacity.

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Lubricate all the grease fittings!

When lubricating rotate lift to get grease all around pins.

Prior to use verify the 6 set screws are tight.

There are 2 set screws per side on the main 4” body

and 1 on each side to the upper hydraulic ram pin. Fig 17

Always release hydraulic pressure from your Hydralift system prior to traveling

by: Pushing the DOWN button and hold it down for 10 seconds, this releases the hydraulic pressure from the cylinders and lines and drops the auto locking arm onto the locking pin. Hydralift is now locked and the hydraulic pressure is released from the system.

If you are towing a vehicle Verify you have enough clearance from the motorcycle ramp to our towed vehicle

before towing.

! VERY IMPORTANT ! Fig. 17

Hauling your ATV / Cargo and towing your car with the OPTIONAL HLAPS:

The Hydralift HLPS restricts towing to flat towing only

Load your motorcycle/cargo on to the lift and secure accordingly.

Raise the Hydralift and place into the locking position as instructed.

Install the HLPS receiver extension and tethering chains per the HL instructions

Put the Ball Mount / Tow Bar into the receiver per the manufacturers instructions into receiver extension and secure.

Connect your tow car per your tow bar mfg instructions.

When towing with a motorcycle/cargo on the Hydralift you can have No/Zero Tongue Weight.

Not all vehicles are towable in this combination. Before towing any vehicle it is your responsibility to always verify clearance from the

Hydralift Motorcycle Lift to the vehicle you are towing, including turning angles both vertical and horizontal movement. The Hydralift

HLPS comes with a receiver extension Hydralift does not recommend extending or adding to the HLPS supplied receiver extension.

With some tow bars a replacement extended mount maybe available if additional clearances is needed, check with your tow-bar

company.

When towing make wide sweeping turns to prevent any jackknife conditions. If you turn to sharply you will put your tow bar into a

jackknife condition and break or bend the receiver platform/extension or Tow-Bar.

Verify your vehicle to HL clearances before towing any vehicle it is your responsibility to always verify clearance from the Hydralift

Motorcycle Lift to the vehicle you are towing, including turning angles both vertical and horizontal movement.

Note: Only attach and remove the Tow Bar / Ball mount into and from the receiver if lift is in the raised and locked position.

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With the lift still in the up and locked position remove both lower 5/8” x 6” Ramp pins from the lower side of the lift (Fig 4A). Set the pins aside for reinstalling latter.

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Release the locks and lower the lift to where the pivot arms below the platform are veridical. (Fig 5A)

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Have someone stabilize the Platform while you remove the 3/8” bolt on the I-Bar Pivot Arm to Pull Arm. Bolt the Pull Arm to the lower bolt you previously installed in Fig 2C (Fig 6A)

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After both Pull Arms are removed from the I-Bar Pivot Arm carefully and slowly pull the platform from the rear of the platform to allow the platform and adaptor to pivot forward and lay flat (Fig 7A).

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Lower the lift to the ground (Fig 8A).

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Remove the two standard 3/8” nuts (the locking nuts are left in place) install the shackle bracket and reinstall the standard 3/8” nuts to hold the shackle bracket in place (Fig 9A - B) .

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To align the shackle bracket to the bolts you may have to lift the platform manually a small while someone else installs the shackle brackets (Fig 9C).

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FOLDING A PLATFORM ADAPTOR

OPTIONAL For Storage Only

The following is how to fold the platform adaptor once the hardware is previously installed. The instructions are for the larger platform but the same procedure should be followed when folding the smaller extruded aluminum platform as well.

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Now you are ready to fold the platform upward.

Raise the lift a couple inches. Just enough so the lower SA shoe can rotate upward without hitting the ground. With a friends help have one person on each side of the platform corner to help support the weight and stabilize the platform once you raise the platform vertically, the platform can be heavy. (Fig 10A).

FOLDING A PLATFORM ADAPTOR

For Storage Only

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Slowly raise the lift up and into the lock position.

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Together lift the platform vertically , once the platform is vertical have one person hold and keep the platform vertically (Fig 11A). The H-Bracket should be laying on the ground with the 5/8” pin and clip (Fig 11B).

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Have one person raise the H-Bracket to the SA Shoe and align the pin holes and insert the 5/8” pin and install the clip to keep the 5/8” pin from coming out (Fig 11C)

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HYDRALIFT’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE MERCHANT/ORIGINAL PURCHASER (“Purchaser”) ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT, AS DEFINED HEREIN, DIRECTLY FROM A HYDRALIFT RETAILER OR INSTALLING DEALER. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM INNOVATIVE RV TECHNOLOGIES (“HYDRALIFT”). Warranty and Warranty Period. HYDRALIFT warrants to the original Purchaser/Consumer of Hydralift's Products that Hydralift will provide free of charge the replacement of any Products which are defective in material or workmanship (the "Warranty"). This Warranty applies only to the Purchaser/ Consumer of the Products for a period of one (1) year beginning on the date of Retail Sale so long as the Retail Sale occurs within six (6) months of the date Purchaser acquires the Product directly from HYDRALIFT.

Defective Products returned to Hydralift become property of Hydralift.

If a HYDRALIFT Product is inspected by an authorized HYDRALIFT representative and is determined to be defective in materials or workmanship within the aforementioned time period and pursuant to the requirements set forth herein. HYDRALIFT will, in its sole and absolute discretion, do one of the following:

a) Repair or replace without charge, FOB it’s designated service center.

b) Send a service team to the then current location of the Product to repair or replace it on site; or allow credit for the Product.

All warranty claims MUST involve an inspection of the Product and be approved by an authorized HYDRALIFT representative, and all repair procedures must be pre-approved by HYDRALIFT before any repair work can begin. There are no exceptions to this procedure, so please contact your HYDRALIFT dealer, installer, retailer or on line at “[email protected]” immediately before attempting any repairs or modifications of your Hydralift product.

No claim for Products alleged to be defective will be allowed until HYDRALIFT has had a reasonable opportunity to investigate each claim.

Limitations on the Warranty. The following limitations apply to the Warranty: The Warranty applies only to Products which are defective in material or workmanship. This Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. The Warranty does not cover service or labor charges which are incurred in removing or replacing any Products.

The Warranty does not cover the finish placed on Products by Hydralift. Accordingly, Hydralift will not replace, repair or refinish any Products if the finish on the Product is worn in any manner.

The Warranty does not extend to Products which are damaged or which fail as a result of the Product being abused, neglected, or misused in any manner, or as a result of any accident, overloading, improperly installed, or damage resulting from improper operation or maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than an pre-authorized representative of HYDRALIFT or if altered in any manner by anyone other than HYDRALIFT.

Do not attach or weld to the Hydralift including but not limited to: skid wheels, bicycle carriers or anything that will place additional stress to any part of the Hydralift. This will void your Hydralift warranty and may cause the Hydralift to fail.

Obligations of Purchaser/Consumer.

To obtain the benefits of the Warranty, the Purchaser/Consumer must complete the following steps:

Fill out the warranty card as completely as possible. If you do not return the warranty card after your purchase, Innovative RV Technologies (Hydralift Motorcycle Lifts) will not be responsible for any service bulletins, product information updates, product updates. non receipt of this warranty card will cause a delay and further limit our warranty coverage.

All claims are barred unless reported in writing by Purchaser/Consumer to HYDRALIFT with full particulars, promptly after the damage was or reasonably should have been discovered and full facilities are offered HYDRALIFT for inspection and investigation.

The Purchaser/Consumer must present the defective Product(s) together with proof of purchase to HYDRALIFT’s designated service center within the above warranty period. For the designated service center please contact your HYDRALIFT dealer, installer, retailer or on line at “[email protected]”.

The Purchaser/Consumer must pay all handling, transportation, and shipping charges incurred for the return of the defective Products to Hydralift and for delivery of the replacement Products by Hydralift to the Purchaser/Consumer.

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Technical Support: Contact your selling / installing dealer

On Line Support at:

Obligations of Hydralift. Subject to the terms and limitations set forth in this document, Hydralift will provide replacement Products to the original Purchaser/Consumer free of charge. This warranty is invalid if factory applied identification criteria have been altered or removed from the Product. Work performed by others must have the prior written authorization of HYDRALIFT to be honored. Severability— Any legally or otherwise invalid provision hereof shall be considered severable. Any condition of exceptions which may be stated in any communication or document received by HYDRALIFT from any entity or individual, including but not limited to the Purchaser, shall be of no effect unless specifically agreed to in writing by HYDRALIFT. The current warranties and terms outlined on HYDRALIFT’ website (www.hydralift-usa.com) on the date of the purchase shall take precedence over any other warranties whether verbal or written. HYDRALIFT reserves the right to alter its warranties from time to time, as the laws and company’s business needs and industry change. Legal Rights and Limitations of Purchaser/Consumer. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON ANY HYDRALIFT PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AT RETAIL TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. HYDRALIFT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF ANY VEHICLE, LOSS OF TIME, RENTAL OF VEHICLES, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, EXPENSES SUCH AS GASOLINE, TELEPHONE, LODGING, OR TOWING, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OR OWNERSHIP OF ANY PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION SET FORTH BELOW MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN THE MANNER PROVIDED ABOVE SHALL CONSTITUTE FULFILLMENT OF ALL LIABILITIES OF HYDRALIFT TO THE PURCHASER/CONSUMER WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. TO THE GREATEST EXTEND PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF ORIN RELATIONS TO THIS WARRANT SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA IN ACCO0RDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT CONSTITUTES PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT TO THIS PROVISION.

HYDRALIFT’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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Register your Hydralift Motorcycle Carrier Lift it is very important. This is the only way we can keep your Hydralift up to date with any Service Bulletins or Product Updates that come available on your Hydralift.

If your Hydralift is not registered Hydralift Motorcycle Lifts will not be responsible for any service bulletins, product information updates or product updates. In addition non registration will cause a delay and further limit our warranty coverage.

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