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TUBE TRIMMING 

Where a narrow fit is required the side section tubes may require trimming. Use a hacksaw to trim each 
tube and then deburr the edges with a file. 

 

Summary of Contents for FreeRide

Page 1: ...it all went very well Properly installed the FreeRide tower is one of the strongest aftermarket wakeboard towers on the market It can absolutely go toe to toe with a factor made OEM tower Remember if...

Page 2: ...nd possible cause damage Torque set screws to 35ft lbs Torque shoulder bolts 50 ft lbs Torque tower foot all thread to 65 ft lbs All set screws should have red lock tite Check the top section for burr...

Page 3: ...with approaching bridges and overpasses ALWAYS inspect this product for loose bolts and damage before each use CONSULT user manual for proper installation maintenance and usage AERIAL WAKEBOARDING is...

Page 4: ...TUBE TRIMMING Where a narrow fit is required the side section tubes may require trimming Use a hacksaw to trim each tube and then deburr the edges with a file...

Page 5: ...Tower can be mounted as a top or side mount see hull mounting section...

Page 6: ...Detail of how base installation on hull...

Page 7: ...Tower dimensions...

Page 8: ...Exploded view...

Page 9: ...defects defined as marks more than 1 inch long please contact Aerial Wakeboarding immediately BEFORE installation Note that wakeboarding towers are handcrafted metal products It is possible and accep...

Page 10: ...Installation Checklist Blue 3M tape Drill capable of accepting bits up to 1 2 inch File Drill bit set ranging from 1 4 5 8 inches Ratchet set A Permanent Marker A buddy to help out...

Page 11: ...Tape off all the areas that may potentially come into contact with the side rails...

Page 12: ...Arrange upper arms so you can identify items 20 26 19 and 27...

Page 13: ...ior to inserting the upper arms Aerial is not liable for burr s 2 The clear Milar should be wrapped around the tube before you insert it into the H section once your tower has been installed you will...

Page 14: ...e Heim joint and tower foot Repeat for the other side Swing the from supports into the boat and the tighten down the quick knobs 5 It will now be free to fold forward down A boat fender or cushion wor...

Page 15: ...rks 5 You will need to measure to make sure that you have the tower feet in the same place side to side 6 As a note some times cleats are not in the same place on your boat Drilling for the Rear Feet...

Page 16: ...If your fiberglass is less than 1 4 thick we recommend reinforcing the areas where your tower will attach Remove just enough blue tape for your tower feet to snugged up to your boat Aerial sells a ba...

Page 17: ...een the base and the deck 4 Use the supplied the backing washer and nylock nuts 5 Get them snug you will tighten after the tower is complete Connect Tower Feet to Main Frame 1 Once both rear tower fee...

Page 18: ...old the tower in the up position 4 Put 1 and 7 together with part 14 5 It is easier to build the right left together 6 With you friends help take the assembled front support and clamp it around the to...

Page 19: ...our 4 holes check the underside for wires 2 If necessary you should move the wires out ofthe way while you drill We recommend drilling a small pilot hole which will keep the 5 8 drill bit from walking...

Page 20: ...l bit 2 Use a sharpie to mark the holes on both sides 3 Disassemble the front support apart to drill the holes 4 Once drilled put the support back together and bolt it Drilling the Top Section 1 Once...

Page 21: ...into your boat s hull be 100 positive it s the right spot and you ve double checked with your tape measure Second tip is to plan and execute the EXACT same steps for drilling and installing port and...

Page 22: ...at Drilling Into Your Boat s Hull Probably the step our customers get most nervous about is taking a drill bit to your baby s fiberglass It seems unnatural right Here are a few simple pointers to foll...

Page 23: ...r accessories Make sure you have all the wiring you need For the cleanest looking installation you will want to run all the wires through the inside of the tower Planning and executing this step now w...

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