Basta Boatlifts Solo 26, Owner'S Manual

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SIDE RAFTER ASSEMBLY
SIDE RAFTER ASSEMBLY
1. Start adding in the vertical side rafters in pairs using mostly
5/16 x 4” bolts - the bolts that also secure the Rafter Straps
are longer: 5/16 x 4 1/2”. All of the rafters are installed with
their grooved faces facing up.
2. The rafters in each pair are held apart by spacer tubes and
washers placed over the inner three bolts. The washers are
important because they prevent the spacers from damaging
the rafters when tightened. The rafter pairs form trusses that
increase the strength of the canopy.
3. Each pair of rafters has a Rafter Strap attached. The Rafter
Straps are used to resist the tendency of the side rails to bow
outward when installed on the lift. Install them as shown at left.
Tighten the RafterSstrap carriage bolts finger tight.
RIDGE
RAFTER
CLIPS
RAFTER
STRAP
RAFTER
STRAP
5/16 x 2"
carriage
5/16 x 4"
hex head
5/16 x 4½"
hex head
5/16 x 4½"
hex head
39’ 33’ 30’ 26’
SIDE RAILS
5/16 x 4"
hex head
MEDIUM RAFTER CLIP
SIDE
RAFTERS
5/16 x 4"
hex head
RIDGE RAIL ASSEMBLY
4. Have an assistant hold the completed ridge assembly in its installed position. Swing the corner
rafters up and bolt them to the ridge rafter clips as shown below right.
SIDE RAFTERS
5/16 x 4½" (longer)
hex head
5/16 x 4"
hex head
5/16 x 4"
hex head
SIDE
RAFTERS
SIDE
RAFTERS
CENTER RAFTER CLIP
SIDE
RAILS
RIDGE
RAILS
BOLTS THRU HOLE
IN LACING RAIL
ALL DOUBLE SIDE RAIL SETS HAVE
THREE SPACERS AND WASHERS
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5/16 x 3"
hex head
5/16 x 3"
hex head
5/16 x 4"
hex head
5/16 x 4½"
hex head
5/16 x 4½"
hex head
5/16 x 4"
hex head
5/16 x 2"
carriage
RAFTER
STRAP
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ALL SIDE RAFTERS
(PAGE 5)
LACING
RAIL
LACING
RAIL
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ALL CORNER RAFTERS
(PAGE 5)
FOR
WARD