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Copyright 2002-2014, Monster Tower, Inc.

 

 

The last step is to double check that all fasteners are tight, including the top section set 

screws and jam nuts tightened against the leg rod end support   The tower is now ready 

for use.  The Monster Tower IS ABSOLUTELY SILENT when installed correctly.  Shake 

the tower and if you hear any noise check all the hardware and make sure it is tight.  If 

you hear any noise or rattling at any time, something is wrong, please correct it or call 

us before using the tower. 

Thank you again for your business and if we can be of assistance in any way please call 

us at 877-77-Tower or email us at 

[email protected]

 

 

Remember to send us a few pictures of your boat with the Monster Tower 

installed AND YOUR SHIRT SIZE for a free Monster Tower T-Shirt.  International 

customers will need to cover the shipping cost. 

 

Using your Monster Tower – Operating Instructions 

 

The Monster Tower folds down flat to fit under your boat cover fast and easy.  To fold the tower down 

remove the Quick Release bolts from the front bases.  The Heim joints now allow the tower to pivot 

towards the back of the boat.  If the tower rests on fiberglass, use a vest or other cushion to protect the 

boat and tower. 

DO NOT

 loosen the set screws to flatten out the top section. The top section needs to 

stay at the same angle folded as when not folded. The front legs are then folded one at a time to the side 

for storage.  Always use a vest, koozie or other cushion to protect the boat where the leg touches and if 

the two front legs touch each other.  

 

 

 

  Remember to protect your boat and tower when the tower is folded down.  We recommend using 

a koozie, ski vest or other padding between any locations where the tower front legs touch each 

other, or anywhere the tower touches your boat to protect each item.  It is normally a great place 

to hang your vest to dry after riding as well. 

 

  When towing your boat the Monster Tower can be in the up or folded position.  If you tow with the 

tower up, note the height of the tower and make sure you have overhead clearance.  If you tow 

with the tower down make sure you have pads where the tower touches the boat or where the 

front legs touch to prevent damage. 

 

  The Monster Tower is stiff and silent by design.  If you hear any rattling or noise from the tower; 

or see any movement in the tower, then check all hardware for tightness.  Call us at 877-77-

Tower if this does not correct the problem. 

 

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Always understand and follow the warnings on the tower warning label  

 

Summary of Contents for MT1

Page 1: ...gether before installation Leave Legs and Top Section protected with bubble wrap sleeves removing only the ends as needed to protect the boat and tower during installation THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED IN ANY WAY WITH YOUR NEW MONSTER TOWER PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY Our entire purpose as a company is to create great products at affordable prices that our custo...

Page 2: ...the mating swivel the tower is permanently set to that rear leg mounting width and can not be moved to another boat or area unless it has the same rear leg mounting width The tower is silent by design If you hear any rattling or noise check all hardware for tightness especially the Heim joint jam nuts and set screws in the rear swivel collar Call us at 877 77 Tower if you continue to hear any ratt...

Page 3: ...s and design elements that make it affordable and easy to install There are three main components of the design as shown in the Assembly Diagram front legs rear legs and the top section The front legs are identical and there are right and left rear legs One rear leg and the mating part of the top section are marked with blue dots where the two parts mate The Top Section Assembly shows how the fixe...

Page 4: ...Backing plate for under deck 4 9 Monster Paw Backing Pads 3 x 2 Pads to boat mounts 8 10 2 1 2 Teflon Fender Washer Front Legs Top Section Swivel 2 11 M6 Head Allen Wrench For M8 Bolts Supplied tool 1 12 M8 Head Allen Wrench For M10 Bolts Supplied tool 1 13 M10 Head Allen Wrench For M12 Bolts Supplied tool 1 14 Foil Packet of Anti Seize Lubricant This is critical to use on all bolt threads to prev...

Page 5: ... one rear leg mates with the blue dot on the top section The rear legs should radius towards the outside and front of the boat as shown in this manual Tighten the setscrews in the top section to hold the top section at about 30 degrees from vertical as shown below Do Not Loosen these set screws when folding the tower NOTE If you plan to purchase the Monster Tower Bimini it mounts to the rear legs ...

Page 6: ... be towards the front of the boat With the tower in this position you can easily move it so the top section rests at a good location when folded You can now determine if the base will best mount on the top side or an angle on each side of the boat It is important to look under where the base will mount to make sure there are no wires or other obstructions as well as a flat surface for the base pla...

Page 7: ...ion This will be easier if you can hang the tower from a tree rafter or have a few friends help you hold the tower in place Mark the location of the front bases and measure from a front base to a reference location on the boat as well as from the front base to the rear base to make sure they are positioned the same on both sides of the boat You are now ready to attach the rear bases to the boat so...

Page 8: ...n reverse until you are through the fiberglass 2 Repeat the same step as above with the 5 16 bit running in reverse 3 Finish the hole by putting a slight angle chamfer on the edge of the gelcoat turning the drill bit by hand without the drill as shown on the right side in the above diagram to further protect the boat 4 Using the backing plate double check the location of the second hole for each b...

Page 9: ...oated towers when the front legs are rotated in for storage It is also recommended to place a small film of grease both sides of the stainless washers so the bolt will not tighten and loosen when the front legs are rotated in If your tower stays up all the time do not use grease or the Teflon washer and torque to 70 ft lbs If you use grease or the Teflon washer torque to 20 30 ft lbs if the legs a...

Page 10: ...ng swivel Use a vacuum to remove any metal shavings during drilling and wear safety glasses Drilling the mating swivels will be faster using the following steps 1 Begin with the 8mm drill bit drilling through the pilot hole and starting the hole in the mating swivel 2 Switch your drill bit to a smaller size 3 16 or and drill partially through the tower making sure to stay centered in the pilot hol...

Page 11: ...he tower rests on fiberglass use a vest or other cushion to protect the boat and tower DO NOT loosen the set screws to flatten out the top section The top section needs to stay at the same angle folded as when not folded The front legs are then folded one at a time to the side for storage Always use a vest koozie or other cushion to protect the boat where the leg touches and if the two front legs ...

Page 12: ...rticular purpose If you need to make a warranty claim contact Monster Tower at 877 77 Tower to receive a return authorization number which is required for all claims Defects must be reported within 30 days of receipt APPENDIX A Wiring Instructions for your Monster Tower If you add speakers or lights to your Monster Tower you can hide the wires inside of the rear legs of the tower as well as in the...

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