LIBERTY Stow ‘n Go Grand Caravan Owner’s Manual

1. Before deploying the ramp, ensure the vehicle is in park and on a section of unobstructed level ground to allow for safe loading of the wheelchair occupant.
2. Push the ramp inwards and pull the latch release upwards to unlock the ramp latches as you draw the ramp away from the vehicle. Unfold the short section of ramp and lower it to the ground, as illustrated.
3. Once the ramp has been lowered, the wheelchair passenger can be escorted up the ramp and into the vehicle.
4. The wheelchair passenger should be seated in a forward facing position, in the centre of the vehicle, near the front of the lowered floor.
5. Once the passenger has been safely positioned, lock the wheelchair in place by applying the wheelchair brakes.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT ON RAMP IS 1000 lbs

Never attempt to enter the vehicle in a wheelchair unless being assisted by a person capable of guiding the wheelchair up the ramp and into position for safe transportation.

2.2 Ramp Closure

1. Lift the ramp upwards to almost the vertical position and fold the short section into its retracted position. The magnets will hold the large section tight against the short section.
2. Stand behind the ramp and push forward to close and lock the ramp. Keep hands in the anti-slip area to avoid potential injuries.
3. If the ramp does not close completely then unlock and re-open the ramp as outlined in Section 2.1 and begin Section 2.2 again. Increase the force used to push forward. Repeat as necessary.
4. If difficulties arise, contact the Liberty Motor Company for further assistance.

Keep all body parts away from hinge and ramp mechanisms. Personal injury may result if caution is not used during the operation of the ramp.

2.3 Securing the Wheelchair

1. Fasten the front retractors to the L-tracks located on either side of the floor. To attach a retractor to the L-track, push down and slide the retractor fitting in either the forward or rearward direction along the L-track until the spring-loaded plunger is seated into the track. Both the left and right retractors should be located the same distance from the front of the fibreglass floor.
2. Pull firmly on the fitting to ensure that the plunger is properly seated and locked into the track.
3. To remove the fitting, lift the lock plunger and slide the fitting in either direction while pulling it out of the track.
4. Once the retractors have been fastened to the L-track, the retractor tie down strap can be attached to the wheelchair.
5. The front securement point should be positioned as high as possible for maximum safety. Refer to the Sure-Lok Instruction Guide for ideal fastening geometry.
6. Attach the J-hook as prescribed by the wheelchair manufacturer. Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie down once the J-hook has been attached. The tie down can be further tightened by turning the knob on the side of the retractor.
7. Attach the rear Solo retractor by pulling the retractor anchor rearward across the disk on the floor and then rotating the assembly until it faces the front of the vehicle. To remove the rear retractor, rotate the assembly so the retractor is pointed rearwards and slide the assembly forward.
8. The rear of the wheelchair may now be secured to the rear retractors. Attach the J-hooks to the locations outlined in the wheelchair Owners’ Manual. Refer to the Sure-Lok Instruction Guide for ideal fastening geometry. Allow the retractor to spool in and remove excess slack in the tie down once the J-hook has been attached. Further tighten the tie down by turning the knob on the side of the retractor.
9. All four of the retractors have a red tab protruding from the rear of the units. This tab is used to release the locking mechanism within the retractor allowing the user to either extend the tie down or release the wheelchair from its restrained position.
10. Where attachment to the wheelchair is not possible with the J-hooks, the use of an optional webbing loop is acceptable if affixed by either method to the wheelchair as shown in the adjacent diagram.
11. When the retractors are not in use, the Liberty Motor Company spare tire cover provides a safe storage area for the retractors and occupant restraints.

Refer to your wheelchair manual for instructions on selecting the most appropriate wheelchair securing locations.

Refer to your wheelchair manual for instructions on selecting the most appropriate wheelchair securing locations.

Be careful to keep the straps away from sharp edges or corners.

2.4 Occupant Restraint System

1. The supplied Sure-Lok occupant restraint system is made up of three pieces, much like those of a regular vehicle’s restraint system, lap belt, belt buckle, and shoulder belt. The system should only be used as a unit and not in individual parts.
2. The lap belt and buckle portions of the restraint attach to the outer shell of the rear retractors via the protruding stud. Attach each section to the retractor as illustrated in the adjacent image.
3. The lap belt section attaches to the driver side rear retractor and the buckle section attaches to the passenger side rear retractor.
4. Pass the buckle end and the lap belt end through the left and right sides of the wheelchair where they will be able to be positioned as low as possible across the pelvis of the occupant.
5. Attach the shoulder belt buckle to the latch plate at the rear roofline of the vehicle and on the pin connection of the lap belt latch plate.
6. Once all the connections have been made, the lap belt may be fastened to the buckle to restrain the occupant. Adjust the belts to secure the occupant but take caution not to over tighten and cause discomfort to the occupant.