INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not under any circumstances, endanger yourself or risk damage to your lift or boat when
installing.
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Situations will widely vary between installation sites. ShoreMaster recommends that your
dealer or other trained boat lift installer train you and perform the initial installation.
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W ear protective gloves, clothing and eyewear when assembling and installing the lift.
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Do not assemble, install or use this product if items are missing or damaged.
The following are guidelines or suggestions for installation:
STEP 1
Measure the water depth of the position you want to locate the lift. Measurements
should be taken at both the projected position of the end nearest shore and end furthest
from shore.
STEP 2
Before installing, adjust lift legs so the boat can float into position before raising, while
still allowing a high enough position so the boat can be fully raised up and out of the
water.
STEP 3
Carry, lift, roll, float or slide the lift into position alongside the dock. Ask your dealer
about a wheel caddy unit to allow your lift to be rolled into position.
STEP 4
Ensure that your lift is level. Measure the distance from the top of the cross beam to the
water surface. The distance at each of the four corners of the lift should be within two
inches of each other. If they are not, adjust the legs accordingly.
Note:
If the lift legs will extend 3 feet or more, ShoreMaster recommends deep water
braces to stabilize and strengthen the lift. Ask your dealer for more information.
STEP 5
After loading and operating the lift
,
proceed
to the operating instructions, remove the
boat and recheck that the lift remains level.
CAUTION
The lift must be resting on the water bottom in a level, secure and
stable position for safe operation. An unstable lift installation could
result in tipping of the lift during operation, causing damage to
watercraft and a crushing or pinching injury to the operator or
bystanders
.
