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INSTALLATION AND SETUP 

 
2.1

 

PRIOR TO SETUP 

 
1.

 

Examine your canopy upon receipt and check that it is complete and undamaged.  Refer to the parts lists in Chapter 4.  
Report any shipping damage on the delivery receipt and contact the delivering carrier to file a damaged freight claim.  
Do not install the canopy if it shows any signs of damage. 

 
2.

 

Read and know the instructions and ensure that everyone understands the proper installation procedure. 

 
3.

 

Do not install the canopy under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 

 
4.

 

Do not try to install the canopy in rough water conditions or high winds. 

 
5.

 

Ensure that the lift frame is square and that the lift sets level. 

 

2.2

 

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 

 
The part reference numbers used in the subassembly drawings of this section are the same as those listed in the parts lists of 
Chapter 4. 
 
1.

 

Refer to 

Figure 2-1

.  Insert the opposite end of canopy extension leg (8) into top of vertical leg of lift.  Adjust canopy 

extension leg to a position that is most suitable for your boat lift installation and fasten in place.  Perform this assembly 
for each vertical leg as shown below. 

 

Figure 2-1. 

Canopy Leg Assembly 

 

2.

 

Refer to 

Figure 2-2

.  Assemble both sides of your canopy frame on the ground using (1 ea.) left hand (3), right hand 

(2), and center (1), stringers for each side assembly.  Canopy rib bushings are offset to the outside of stringer face.  
Make certain that all stringers are positioned properly.  Fasten each joint together with hardware shown to inside 
stringer face.  Each stringer assembly MUST be straight for proper fabric fitting. 

 

Summary of Contents for VL10K Guide On HD

Page 1: ...NOPY VL10K 2010 INSTRUCTIONS W CORNER ANGLE TUBE INSIDE TUBE JOINT Applies to P Ns 36 3609587 3609589 3609590 3609595 3609630 REIMANN GEORGER CORPORATION MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO NY P N 6112018 04 12 1...

Page 2: ...dle 32 X 132 11 4 1 4 Canopy Bundle 32 X 148 12 4 1 5 Canopy Bundle 36 X 132 12 4 1 6 Canopy Bundle 40 X 132 13 4 1 7 Canopy Bundle 36 X 148 13 4 2 1 Canopy Carton of Parts and Bag of Bolts 30 32 13 4...

Page 3: ...inently hazardous situation which if not avoided will cause death or serious injury This safety message is limited to the most extreme situations WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation wh...

Page 4: ...heel never reach through the spokes of the handwheel to perform any installation or maintenance on the canopy If the handwheel starts to spin freely do not try to stop it This can cause serious injury...

Page 5: ...TION PROCEDURE The part reference numbers used in the subassembly drawings of this section are the same as those listed in the parts lists of Chapter 4 1 Refer to Figure 2 1 Insert the opposite end of...

Page 6: ...the entire length of the boat and fasten in place with hardware shown Figure 2 3 Mounting the Stringers 4 Refer to Figure 2 4 Attach the canopy braces 13 at the bow end of the lift Ensure the stringer...

Page 7: ...me by placing a carpenter or combination square into each corner and positioning canopy stringers and end caps to provide a 90 degree corner joint Tighten hardware to lock into position 6 Verify canop...

Page 8: ...ll the canopy ribs by sliding them onto the canopy rib bushings 9 Refer to Figure 2 6 Assemble two end center band 6 and one mid center band 7 on top of the ribs with hardware shown This will provide...

Page 9: ...ve 13 Position center of Velcro strip over carriage bolt head in line with canopy rib 14 Press down firmly over entire length of Velcro strip to secure it to bolt head and rib VELCRO CUTTING CHART Can...

Page 10: ...Canopy Fabric 16 Refer to Figure 2 9 Feed bungee cord through hole in webbing and thread hook end through loop to attach to webbing Wrap bungee cord under and around canopy frame Attach hook end to ho...

Page 11: ...al care in areas prone to high wind to anchor and stabilize the lift WARNING HIGH WINDS CAN TOPPLE A CANOPY EQUIPPED LIFT THAT IS NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE LAKE BOTTOM ESPECIALLY WHEN THE BOAT IS N...

Page 12: ...10 Figure 2 10 Complete Canopy Framework...

Page 13: ...before substances such as dirt or bird droppings are allowed to accumulate and become embedded in the fabric To clean brush off any loose dirt clean and hose down with a MILD solution of natural soap...

Page 14: ...of 10 as ordered 1 CANOPY FABRIC 30 X 116 11 6436905 8 CANOPY CORNER BUNGEE CORD 9 used with strap D ring 6436910 CANOPY CORNER BUNGEE CORD 12 used w quicklash mounting 2015 12 6403599 1 CANOPY VELCR...

Page 15: ...9155 2 CANOPY END STRINGER ASSY RH 111 3 3609140 2 CANOPY END STRINGER ASSY LH 111 4 3609229 2 CANOPY END CAP 148 5 3610755 15 CANOPY RIB 148 6 3603643 2 CANOPY END CENTER BAND 120 7 3603563 1 CANOPY...

Page 16: ...s ordered 1 CANOPY FABRIC 30 X 116 11 6436905 8 CANOPY CORNER BUNGEE CORD 9 used with strap D ring 6436910 CANOPY CORNER BUNGEE CORD 12 used w quicklash mounting 2015 12 6403599 1 CANOPY VELCRO 6 FT S...

Page 17: ...P SCREW 20 5803436 8 3 8 16 X 2 1 2 ROUND HEAD SCREW SLOTTED 21 5806257 8 3 8 16 X 3 1 2 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 22 5806141 32 3 8 16 LOCKNUT 23 5806294 4 1 2 13 X 5 HEX HEAD CAP SCREW 24 5806142 4 1 2 13...

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