Boat Lift System
Boat Lift System
Boat Lift System
SSV20100EDS HOIST ALUM ALL SS 62421 64439 70333 70358 7039903 70358 70393 HA0091 HA0093 Lower Frame Bundle V15/20 Leg Bundle V15/20 SS Platform Bundle Alum V15/20 SS Winch Tube Bundle V15/20 SS Winch Assy EDCS 2000/4000 Hoist Lit Packet SSV20100EDS/DW Hdwe Box V15/20MS & E Bunk Poly V15/20 Hoist Alum SS Battery Box & Brkt Man Winch Tube
SSV20100EDSDW HOIST ALUM ALL SSDW 62421 70333 70358 70360 7039903 70358 70393 HA0091 HA0093 Lower Frame Bundle V15/20 Platform Bundle Alum V15/20 SS Winch Tube Bundle V15/20 SS Leg Bundle V15/20 DW SS Winch Assy EDCS 2000/4000 Hoist Lit Packet SSV20100EDS/DW Hdwe Box V15/20MS & E Bunk Poly V15/20 Hoist Alum SS Battery Box & Brkt Man Winch Tube
For more detailed information regarding the Installation, Transporting, Operation, Safety, Maintenance, and additional accessories available for your hoist see your SHORESTATION Operators Manual.
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Table of Contents
You and Your ShoreStation.2 Using Your Hoist3 & 4 Detail Drawings & BOM5 thru 17 Base Pad.6 Lift Arm.6 Leg-Winch7 Leg-1, 2, 38 Lower Frame..9 Platform10 Spacer Tube11 Cable Connections.11 Winch Tube..12 Bunk Attachment.13 Bunk Assembly14 Winch Attachments.15 Motor Stop16 Winch Assembly..17 Assembly Instructions18 Thru 33 Tools Required18 Pads..18 Pad-Leg-Lift Arm.....19 Lower Frame20Thru 22 Platform.23 Thru 25 Spacer Tube.26 Level Cable Connections27 Winch Tube28 Winch..29 Lift Cable Connection30 Bunks...31 Motor Stop..32 Leg Caps.33 Adjustments & Operators Manual ..34 Thru 44
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Never board a boat while it is raised on the hoist Always lower the hoist platform before boarding the boat so the boat is almost floating free from the platform, but is still stabilized by the platform. This will aid in the users ability to load while not placing excess weight on the hoist. Do NOT let Children Play on or around the Hoist Children should not be allowed to play under or around the hoist. Use Caution During Maintenance and Repairs Always remove the boat from the hoist and fully lower the platform before any maintenance and repairs are performed. Only remove the safety shields after the platform is fully lowered. Never reach through the wheel and manipulate any of the winch mechanisms when the platform is raised. Remove the drain plug from the boat before leaving for any length of time, especially if the hoist does not have a canopy cover. Accumulation of water in the boat from a rainstorm may increase the weight of your boat passed the capacity of the hoist. Properly Positioning the Boat on the Hoist The boat should be positioned on the hoist so that there is an equal amount of weight on each platform. This position will vary from boat to boat because the center of gravity on every boat is different. The equal weight distribution is determined by how far forward or backward the boat is positioned on the hoist. Once identified, adjust the motor stop (adjustable on 1500 9,000 lb. aluminum hoists) or front end boat stop (USED ON INBOARDS) so it will stop the boat in this position in future use. Positioning an Inboard Boat on the Hoist When placing an inboard boat on the hoist, it is necessary to install a front-end boat stop on your hoist. This option will protect your drive shaft and prop from being bent when the platform is raised to support the boat. The boat must be positioned rearward far enough so the bunks are supporting the boat before the drive shaft contacts the cross member as the platform is raised. A new hoist installation for an inboard should NOT have the motor stop installed. If an existing hoist is going to be used for an inboard, the motor stop should be removed before placing the boat on the hoist. Platform Height Positioning The height that the platform should be positioned when the boat is removed for use is best determined by lowering the hoist platform until the boat is about to float above the platform. Once at this point, start the engine and put the unit in reverse. With the engine idling, continue to lower the platform. As the boat breaks free from the platform, the power of the engine in reverse will pull the boat out of the hoist. Discontinue lowering the platform at
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this point. Positioning the platform at this point will allow the platform bunk system to also serve as a centering system guiding your boat into the hoist when you return. Upon returning to the hoist, slowly drive your boat into the hoist. Doing so will allow the bunk system to center your boat on the hoist platform. Continue to power into the hoist until the boat is stopped by either the motor stop or front end boat stop installed on your hoist. Level Installation The hoist must be installed so it is setting level both front-to-rear as well as side to side. Doing so will allow the hoist to operate without binding as the platform is raised and lowered. For Added Safety and Security Always lock your hoist when it is unattended for any period of time. Set the wheel lock in the locked position on hoists equipped with mechanical winches. A padlock can be placed around the spoke on the big wheel and then through the wheel lock for added security. This protects both you and your boating equipment.
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The diagram below and the line art drawings on the following pages are there to give you information on where parts are used and if needed the part numbers you will need if replacement parts are needed.
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Spacer Tube Mounting/Level Cable Mounting Hardware and Leg Tube Cap
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Bunk Assembly
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Winch Assembly
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The following tools will be needed to assemble your hoist. You may use Air, Battery, Electric, or Hand tools to complete the hoist assembly. Sockets or open/box end wrenches; 1/2, 9/16, 3/4 and 15/16 A soft headed Hammer Tapered Alignment Punch Remove all hardware items and parts from the hardware box and sort by size. Break all bundles containing the hoist parts and sort by item
Attach the base pad clamps to the base pads with 3/8 stainless steel carriage bolts. Secure with 3/8 brass lock nuts with nylon inserts. Tighten. Repeat on all four base pads.
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Align the holes and attach a base pad assembly to each of the adjustable legs inside the three upright posts and the winch post as shown using the leg adjusting rods and 1/2 hairpin cotter keys. Slide a plastic handle grip on the remaining end of the leg adjusting rod
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The following instructions are written so that it can be assembled by one person. If more than one person is going to assemble this hoist, it is not necessary to lay the winch post on its side and insert the winch to the winch post before it is set upright. Orientate the hoist lower frame components and the upright posts as shown to identify the correct parts when assembling the hoist.
Lay the winch post on its side. Slide the 107 side frame onto the corner block as shown. Secure in place with one 3/8 x 5 stainless steel hex bolt, stainless steel flat washers on both sides of the tube and brass lock nut with nylon insert as shown. Do Not Tighten any of the bolts until instructed later.
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Slide a 99 cross frame onto the other leg of the corner blocks and secure the same as the side frame. Align the holes in one of the A126 level cable bars with those in the cross frame and side frame. Secure using the 3/8 x 5 1/2 stainless steel hex bolts, stainless steel flat washers on the both sides, and brass lock nuts with nylon inserts.
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Insert the correct leg of the lower corner block of Post No. 1 into the cross frame attached to the winch post. Slide the remaining side frame onto the other leg. Secure in place using the 3/8 x 5 stainless steel hex bolts, stainless steel flat washers on both sides of the cross tube and secure with brass lock nuts with nylon inserts as shown.
Secure Post No. 2 into place using 3/8 x 5 stainless steel hex bolts, stainless steel flat washers on both sides of the cross tube and the side frame tube and secure with brass lock nuts with nylon inserts. Once all the bolts are installed attaching the upright corner posts to the lower frame, square the frame and tighten all nuts and bolts installed at this time.
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Shown are the platform components positioned as they will be assembled Place the two platform assemblies on the side frames as shown so the V in the platform points to the end of the hoist and the cable that comes out the bottom of the platform is on the same side frame as the winch.
Route the cable coming from the bottom of the platform to the level cable bar. Insert the cable end through the hole closest to the side frame. Place on a 1/2 flat washer and two 1/2 brass nuts. Lock the two nuts together on the threads by placing wrenches on both nuts and then tightening them into each other.
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Insert a 3/8 x 1 1/4 stainless steel carriage bolt into the plastic platform guide slide the guide bolt end first into the top slot as shown. Slide this assembly at least 6 into the slot and secure with a stainless steel flat washers and brass lock nut as shown. Do not tighten until instructed. Do the remaining three plastic platform guides securing as described above. Place the I-beam mounting brackets on the opposite sides of the aluminum platform and secure using the hardware shown and position the same for now. Do not tighten until instructed.
Rotate the platform in its upright position. Repeat on the second platform.
Place the platform I-beams between the two platforms. Align the holes to those in the mounting brackets just attached and secure the I-beam top together using 5/16 x stainless steel hex bolts, stainless steel flat washers and brass nuts with nylon inserts as shown. Bushings will have to be inserted between the platform Ibeam and the lower mounting brackets and secured with 5/16 x 2 stainless steel bolts washers and brass locknuts with nylon inserts. Slide the I-beams and mounting brackets to within a of the pulley pin and secured to the platforms.
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Tighten the bolts after both platform I-beams are in position and all bolts are installed in both the top and bottom of the I-beams. Center the platform on the lower frame by spacing it evenly between all upright posts. Position the plastic platform guides so they are from the posts and secure.
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Place two of the 1 clamps around Post No. 1 and 2 so the bottom of the top clamp is located at the point of the arrow decal. Space them approximately 3 apart. Align the holes in the spacer tube and the clamps and insert the 3/8 x 3 3/4 stainless steel hex bolts and stainless steel flat washer so the heads of the bolts are to the inside of the hoist. Secure with 3/8 stainless steel flat washer and 3/8 brass lock nut with nylon inserts.
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Route the level cable from the bottom of the platform pulley up and parallel with the upright post. Insert the cable end into the hole in the bottom and out the top of the spacer tube. Secure the cable end by placing on a 2 aluminum washer, 1/2flat washer and 1/2 brass nut. Thread the nuts on until they bottom on the threads and the slack has been removed from the cable. They may require further adjustment later. Repeat on the other platform level cable.
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Locate the two arrows on the winch post and Post No. 3. The bottom clamps used to attach the winch tube will be used to help support the winch tube while you are assembling it in place and will need to be positioned as follows to do so. Slide the A129 clamps on Post No. 3 and winch post and position so the top edge of the clamp is at the point of the arrow. Insert a 3/8 x 3 3/4" stainless steel hex bolt with stainless steel washer thru the clamp and secure with another washer and a brass locknut with nylon insert. Position a second clamp over the leg tubes and allow it to rest on top of the A129 just secured to the posts. Position the winch tube so the winch cable will be to the top side and under the winch case. The two lift cables will be on the bottom side. Raise the winch tube into position and set it on the first clamps just installed and between the legs of the second. Slide the second clamp up into position and insert bolts from the inside out and secure.
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Now that the winch tube is located and secure, remove the two nuts and washers on the clamps around the winch post. Attach the wheel stop assembly using the exposed bolts. Replace the washers and nuts just removed. Tighten.
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Route the lift cable down and insert it into the hole in the platform. Inside hole for the lift cable under the winch and outside hole by the #3 post. Place on a 5/8 flat washer and a 5/8 brass nut. Thread the nut completely on the threads. Place on a second 5/8 brass nut and thread it against the first nut. Using two wrenches turn the two nuts into each other locking them together. Repeat this process on the other lift cable by Post No. 3.
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Raise the platform approximately 30 inches from the bottom. Note the adjustable bunk brackets will be installed on the inside of the platforms as shown.
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The motor stop must be installed on the entry end of hoist. Attach the motor stop mounting tubes to the motor stop as shown with a 3/8 x 6 stainless steel hex bolt and stainless steel flat washers and brass lock nuts with nylon inserts as shown above. Repeat on the second motor stop mounting tube.
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Insert the plastic caps in Posts No. 1, 2, & 3 if a canopy is not going to be installed.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
The DC ShoreStation Direct Drive Winch System can be powered by either one-12 volt battery or two-12 volt batteries connected in series. The Direct Drive system is supplied with the necessary jumper cable to connect the two batteries in series to make the 24 volt system. It is supplied with only one battery holder and box as standard equipment. There are no additional changes required in the control system to convert from 12 to 24 volts. The winch will operate properly with only one-12 volt battery but requires much more time to raise the load. The speed at which the load can be raised is directly proportional to the power available to do the job. It is for that reason the ShoreStation recommends that a 24 volt system be used to power your winch system. A 24 volt system will increase the lifting considerably.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
The speed at which the load can be raised is directly proportional to the power available to do the job. The larger and better the batteries are that power the winch system, the more satisfied you will be with the results obtained when using a DC powered winch. ShoreStation recommends a deep cycle battery Group 24 minimum. The following are items you can do to help with the performance. * * * Make sure the battery is fully charged. A solar panel that generates 10 amps or more is recommended to keep the battery fully charged in a field situation. A battery maintainer can be used if 110 volt power source is available to operate the maintainer. A battery maintainer that will supply a minimum of 6 amps is recommended to properly maintain a battery.
Operating Procedures
Connect the system battery cables in the following configurations: Figure A 12Volt Battery Configuration
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KEYBOARD OPERATION To enable the keypad function, enter the factory or user-defined 4 digit code. The preset factory code is the sequence 1-2-3-4. The numbers entered into the keypad do not have to be changed if numbers are entered by mistake. The only requirement is that the four digit sequence of numbers be entered into the system during the number entering process. DO NOT PRESS THE CODE BUTTON ANYTIME BEFORE OR AFTER THE CODE IS ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM. DOING SO WILL DISABLE THE KEYBOARD SO THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS WILL NOT OPERATE. When you start entering numbers onto the keypad, the GREEN - LED light will light up. When the correct sequence of four numbers is entered into the system anytime during the number entering process, the RED- LED will light up. Once the RED - LED is lit, the UP, DOWN, and LIGHT function keys on the keypad will operate. The remote controls are disabled when the RED - LED is lit. Once the keypad has been activated using the sequence numbers as just described, the keyboard will stay activated for approximately 2 minutes. It will then return to an inactive mode. To activate keypad again, follow the Keyboard Operation instructions above.
PRESSING THE CODE BUTTON WILL ACTIVATE THE REMOTE CONTROL AND DISABLE THE KEYPAD AT THE SAME TIME. THE KEYPAD AND REMOTE CONTROL CAN NEVER BE OPERATED AT THE SAME TIME. KEYPAD FUNCTIONS UP BUTTON-- Hoist platform will raise DOWN BUTTON Hoist platform will lower. LIGHT BUTTON -- An accessory light (If installed) can be turned on and off by pressing the light button. The light will automatically turn off after approximately 5 minutes. The lift will operate continuously while the UP or DOWN button is pressed and held. It will stop when the button is released. UPPER AND LOWER LIMIT SWITCHES The UPPER AND LOWER LIMIT SWITCHES will override both the keypad and the remote control functions and stop the lift when triggered protecting the hoist from damage that can be created by either over cranking or back winding
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The height of various boats and accessories will vary. The upper limit switch can be adjusted up or down on the winch post to accommodate for this variance. It is recommended you test run the unit and carefully observe making sure the upper limit switch is properly located to eliminate the boat from being raised to high causing damage to the boat, the canopy or both. ACCESSORY LIGHT BUTTON To turn the (optional) light ON, press the light button on the remote or the keypad. Press again to turn off. The light will automatically shut off after approximately 5 minutes.
Changing Factory Code Factory code is 1 2 3 4. To operate the system from the keypad you must enter this code or reprogram by first pressing and holding the code key and then pressing the 2 key. The red LED will begin to flash. Next enter your own desired 4 digit code. The LED light will automatically go out after the last number (4th digit) of the new code has been entered. Your system has then accepted the new code. To change the code, simply repeat the process.
To program a key fob to the internal receiver, press and hold the code button and then press the 1 button. The RED - LED will activate. Once activated, press the light button on the key fob once. Next, test the UP and DOWN functions on the key fob to be sure the receiver has accepted the programming. A total of 4 key fobs may be programmed per unit. Key Fob Information Key fobs are not waterproof. In the case of accidental submersion, immediately open up the key fob by removing the small screw at the base of the fob and prying open the fob with a small blade. Next, remove the battery and allow the key fob to air dry naturally or dry the fob using a hairdryer. Key Fob Batteries When the batteries have expired on your key fob the blue light on the fob will not light up. Key fob replacement battery is a size 23A 12V. This battery can be found at camera/electronics stores.
SOLAR PANELS
The ShoreStation solar panel (HA0110) has the solar regulator built into the system. The benefits of the solar regulator control are as follows: It controls how much charge is allowed to enter the battery protecting it from overcharging. It has a device that stops the current from being drawn out of the battery on overcast days when the solar panel will not provide charging to the battery. IMPORTANT: DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY AS THIS WILL DRAIN THE BATTERY VERY QUICKLY.
The ShoreStation solar panel with the solar regulator is designed to charge only one 12 volt battery at a time. If you have a 24 volt system on your hoist with two-12 volt batteries connected in series, you must charge first one
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battery by connecting the solar panel as described below. Once the battery is charged, disconnect the solar panel and reconnect to the second battery. The batteries can remain connected to each other during the charging process but the charging can only be done to one battery at a time. The solar panel will have to be switched from one battery to the next occasionally to maintain a charge in both batteries. ONE 12 Volt Battery Red lead on the solar panel is connected to the positive (+) post on the battery. Black lead on the solar panel is connected to the negative (-) post on the battery.
CHARGING TWO-12 VOLT/24 VOLT BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME It is possible to charge two-12 volt/24 volts batteries at the same time with the use of a Buck Booster. The Buck Booster converts the 12 volt to 24 volts so it will charge both batteries. If it is not used, the solar panel will not charge at all when connected to two batteries.
Servicing
The nuts on the cable ends are made from brass so they can be easily removed in the event the cable has to be replaced in the field. Check the pulleys to make sure they are turning. They MUST TURN at all times as the platform is being raised or lowered to prevent damage to the pulleys and/or cables. Manually raising the platform assembly on the top side rail side of the hoist only will cause slack in the level cables creating the possibility of the cables slipping out of the pulley grooves.
Should you have any questions regarding the cables and pulleys, contact your local ShoreStation dealer.
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MAINTENANCE
REFER TO THE PARTS MANUAL FOR YOUR PARTICULAR HOIST WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS FROM YOUR DEALER.
It is recommended that your ShoreStation hoist be thoroughly inspected at the start of each season. Check all fasteners for tightness. Check the frame thoroughly for bent members and signs of fatigue. Check all pulleys, they must be turning freely, show no signs of wear and are turning properly. Inspect all cables for fraying, wearing and deterioration. Check the stress on the cable attaching ends. If any of the above signs appear, replace the cables immediately. Check the winch mechanism to make sure it is functioning properly. A winch servicing schedule must be followed annually to prevent possible failure. Grease the winch drive chain at the start of each season.
where you may not be in deep, rough water. Another application may be where your dock is positioned closer than 24 to the water level. If one of the above is your situation, the winch tube can be lowered to better match your dock height. It can be lowered as follows: 1. Install the hoist in position along side the dock. Level the hoist and adjust so you can enter and exit the hoist with your boat as desired. 2. Remove the boat from the hoist and lower the platform to its lowest position. This will remove all load and tension on the winch and lift cables. NOTE: Decals are located on the upright posts of the hoist that the winch tube is attached to. These decals are positioned on the posts at the factory so that when the winch tube assembly is positioned on the upright posts at identical locations on the decals, the winch tube should be located level with respect to the other post. NOTE: For every inch that you lower the winch tube assembly, you will loose one inch of lift. The cable mechanism is designed that any excess cable that is created by you moving the winch tube downward will be taken up by the winch cable attached in the winch. Adjusting Instructions 3. Loosen the bolts in the clamps that attach the winch tube to the upright posts. Note that the bolts should NOT have to be removed to lower the winch tube if loosened sufficiently. 4. Using a hammer, tap the clamps slightly on the top side causing them to slide down the post. They will have a tendency to bind around the post as the winch tube is lowered so they will have to be moved together. Both ends of the winch tube need to be adjusted together. It works best to have a person on each end of the winch tube assembly so both ends can be lowered at the same time. If you are alone, lower one side about an inch, then lower the other end the same distance. Repeat this process until you have lowered it to the desired height. 5. Once the winch tube has been lowered to its desired position, tighten the clamps on one end of the winch tube assembly. When they are tightened, adjust the remaining end to a matching height using the decals on the post.
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The cable is then routed through the platform tube under the bushing located inside the platform tube to keep the cable from rubbing on the top inside of the platform tube. The cable is then routed in the pulley groove on the top side of the pulley on the winch tube side of the hoist. The cable is then routed down and attached to the bottom corner cable bracket. The nuts used to attach the cables on either end are made from brass so they can be easily removed in the event the cable has to be replaced in the field. NOTE: Check the pulleys periodically to make sure they are turning. The pulleys MUST TURN at all times when the platform is being raised or lowered to prevent damage to the pulleys and/or cables. Should you have any questions regarding the cables and pulleys, contact your local ShoreStation dealer.
ADJUSTING THE WINCH TUBE The winch tube can be lowered to improve the access to your boat. Lowering the winch tube will reduce the lift height of the hoist. Remove the boat and lower the platform completely before adjusting. Loosen the bolts securing the clamps, lower the winch tube, then retighten bolts before the load is reapplied.
IN WATER TEST Raise the platform with the boat approximately one-fourth of its lifting height. Winch mechanism must hold the platform in this position if operating properly. Repeat the above process at the one-half and three quarters raised positions. If the winch mechanism holds the platform in the set position the hoist can now be installed in the water.
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If for any reason your winch mechanism does not function as described, DO NOT tamper with the winch mechanism. Call your authorized ShoreStation dealer for assistance.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS HOIST WITHOUT FIRST STUDYING AND UNDERSTANDING THE INFORMATION IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL
This hoist is a piece of heavy equipment and must be treated with respect and good judgment when operating. Make sure everyone who will operate this hoist know and understands the proper operating procedure. Never exceed the maximum lifting capacity of this hoist. Over loading may cause mechanical failure and serious injuries. Keep everyone clear from the hoist and its moving parts when raising and lowering the platform. Never remove the winch cover unless the platform is in the fully lowered position. Never reach through the hand wheel to manipulate any part of the winch mechanism while the platform is raised. DO NOT allow anyone to play on or near the hoist. Remove the drain plug in the boat when not in use, especially when leaving it for an extending period of time or signs of rainy weather and the hoist is not equipped with a canopy. Service annually to avoid possible failures due to lack of maintenance. See Service section of this manual for details. Check all cables for fraying, wear, and stress on the cable ends. Replace cables immediately when these signs appear. Check all sheaves while raising and lowering the platform to make sure they are all turning and operating properly. Make sure that the hoist is installed level. Severe out of level installation may cause the hoist platform to hang up and may cause serious personal injury. DO NOT work on your boat while it is in the hoist. Check the nuts on the cable end occasionally to make sure they have not loosened and turned off the threads during operation of the hoist. Never raise the platform when trying to move or transport the hoist on land or in the water. Doing so may cause the cables to become misaligned with the sheaves causing excessive damage to the hoist components when the platform is raised with the winch mechanism. Never stand or walk on the hoist platform while it is in the raised position. Follow in instructions outlined in the assembly manual when adjusting the winch tube for height.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
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Inspect the hoist annually to make sure it is in operating condition. Check for damaged or broken hoist component parts. Replace if necessary. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Inspect all cables for fraying, wearing, and deteriorating. If any signs appear, replace cables. Check all pulleys and make sure they are turning freely and are not damaged.
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