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Operator's Manual
Cruzer M1
Flip-Style Sled Shelter
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools needed – (2) 7/16” wrenches, a Phillips head screwdriver,
rubber mallet (optional), and a cordless drill (optional).
Assembly Note: This ice shelter should be assembled in a
garage or basement setting due to the time and length of
assembly. Identify and familiarize yourself with all parts and
hardware before assembly. Allow 1-3 hours for assembly.
Assembly Note: The use of a cordless drill with socket will
make assembly of your ice shelter much quicker. Be sure to
set the drill speed on low so you do not over tighten any nut
and bolt combination.
Assembly Note: If a tracking kit is purchased with the
shelter it should be mounted to the sled before assembly
of the ice shelter for convenience.
Important Assembly Tip: Do NOT fully tighten any nut and
bolt combination until instructed in later notes. This will
help hole alignment of all parts.
1. Attach the left hinge assembly (11180) to the sled using (2)
1/4-20 x 7/8” bolts, (2) 1/4-20 nyloc nuts and (2) 1/4” washers.
To make assembly easier, the two bolts that hold on the lock
block (11178) are loose; you will need to remove the lower
bolt and lift the lock block up. Insert the front hinge bolt and
return the lock block to the original position. Put the lower
bolt back through lock block and hinge plate and then tighten
the upper and lower lock block bolts.
SEE FIGURE 1
Note: Do not over-tighten the upper lock block bolt. The
J-Pole (11187) needs to pivot on this bolt. You can also
tighten down the hinge bolts at this time.
2. Repeat step 1 on opposite side using right hinge assembly
(11182).
SEE FIGURE 1
Note: Be sure the hinge assembly is on correctly with the
high side of the hinge placed towards the front of the sled.
3. Attach the chair support frame (11300) to the sled using
(2) 1/4-20 x 2” bolts, (2) 1/4-20 nyloc nuts and (4) 1/4”
washers. Repeat this step and use of the hardware for the
second chair support frame (11300).
SEE FIGURE 2
4. Attach the chair vertical support (11305) to the back
chair support frame (11300) using (2) 1/4-20 x 2” bolts,
(2) 1/4-20 nyloc nuts, and (2) 1/4” washers.
SEE FIGURE 3
nyloc nut
washer
1/4-20 x 7/8” bolt
left hinge assembly
lock block
J-pole
sled
chair support frame
washer
1/4-20 nyloc nut
1/4-20 x 2” bolt
sled
chair support frame
chair vertical support
1/4-20 x 2” bolt
1/4-20 nyloc nut
FIGURE 1
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Left Side Shown
FIGURE 2
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Right Side Shown
FIGURE 3