PART NO. 690963 REV: A-01
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Installation
The Maximum Capacity for the Lift should be listed on the lift itself - if it is not, call Sunstream immediately to determine
your lifts capacity. Operating the Lift with a greater amount of total weight may cause the lift and boat to become unstable
and/or capsize, possibly causing property damage and/or and severe injury or death to individuals situated nearby.
Installation or use of the Lift in overly rigorous conditions may cause the Lift to become unstable and/or capsize, possibly
causing property damage and/or severe injury or death to individuals situated nearby.
LAUNCH THE LIFT
Before launching, you must consider at what depth the lift should sit in order to best utilize the lifting height, especially if
your water level fluctuates during the year. Typically, the front and rear crossbeams of your Sun Lift should be between
24”
to
48”
below the surface of the water for the SLX5010, SLX6512 SL8012 & SLX9012 And
30”
-
50”
for the SLX10012 &
SL12016. Attempt to maximize the lifting height, since over time wave action can damage the lift if the waves are contacting
the boat.
If your water level fluctuates during the year:
Position the top of the Cross Beam
24”
below the surface at the lowest water level. The SLX5010, SLX6512 SL8012 &
SLX9012 with
48”
of lifting height will allow for about
24”
of water fluctuation. The SLX10012 & SL12016 Sun Lift with
60”
of
lifting height will allow for about
36”
of water fluctuation.
If your water level does not fluctuate:
You can position the top of the cross beams anywhere between the
24”
and
48”
depth measurement, depending on how
high you want your boat out of the water.
In preparation for launching the lift into the water, disconnect the hydraulic hoses (and optional light bar wire if applicable)
from the Power Pack. Connect the hydraulic hoses to each other to protect the connectors and keep them clean during in-
stallation.
A. To launch your lift:
1. ‘
Float
’
the lift into position using floatation. In some cases, it may be necessary to employ a certi-
fied diver for this type of installation to make final underwater adjustments, and tighten all hardware. This is especially true
if your leg lengths are 8 feet or longer, since deep water braces would be required. Check with your local dock builder or
boatlift installer if you feel you need help. To perform this type of installation, you will need suitable flotation for the lift,
which will hold it at the surface of the water while you position it and make final adjustments. We recommend a couple of
250 lb. Float bags. The flotation should be strapped tightly to the fore and aft
‘
H
’
frames of your lift.
If you have not already done so, insert the legs into the leg sleeves at all four corners, and attach the feet. Tem-
porarily bolt the legs to their shallowest setting. The lift should be in the full down position prior to launching, and the hy-
draulic hoses disconnected from the Powerpack. Put the lift in the water, and float it to the approximate area where you
would like it to sit. Note that if your legs are exceptionally long, it may be easier to insert them after the lift is placed in the
water, as the entire structure will then be less cumbersome. Now remove the bolt holding each leg into position, and allow
the leg to drop to the bottom. Bolt it into position using the nearest hole. Re-connect the hydraulic hoses to the Powerpack
so you can use the power of the lift combined with the flotation of the barrels to level the lift (see next step).
After the braces are in place and all adjustments are complete, remove flotation.
