Remote Control Unit
1 Gang Electrical Box
SpaceLift 5200, view stowed in attic floor
SECTION 3: INSTALL THE LIFT SYSTEM
1. Remove the 5200 Series unit from shipping
container.
NOTE:
Save the container and packing
materials until the installation is complete.
2. The 5200 Series models weigh 75 to 88 lbs. Lift the
unit into the attic space through the attic door or
use a material lift to raise and guide it through the
ceiling drywall opening.
3. Lower the lift system into the framed opening
so that it rests centered on the Mount Strips.
Be sure to orient lift so power cord can reach
electrical outlet.
4. Place additional shims (3 inch minimum length)
snugly around perimeter of the cargo lift system
so that it is centered and prevented from horizon-
tal motion within rough opening. (Do not deform
unit walls.)
SECTION 4: MOUNT THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Remote Control Unit must
be mounted to allow a clear line of sight to the 5200
lift system and be at least 4 feet above the ground,
clear of any moving parts of the lift, and clear of any
obstructions.
1. Install low voltage One Gang Electrical Box
into adjacent wall.
2. Run CAT-5 cable from lift system to inside
of One Gang Box.
3. Connect CAT-5 cable to plug at rear
of Remote Control Unit.
4. Attach Remote Control Unit to One Gang Box
using screws.
5. Connect cable to CAT-5 receptacle on top cover
of lift system.
6. Attach main unit power cord to lift system and
plug into adjacent electrical outlet.
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