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FORM NO. 660769 REV. C                                                                                                                                              PAGE  46 

Trimming the Crossbeam

 

1. Cut same distance off of either end of crossbeam. 

2. Using a 13/32” drill bit drill new holes in crossbeam end as shown.

 

Trimming the Wind guide pipe

 

1. Cut same distance off either end of wind guide pipe. 

5. Place black plastic cap back in tube. Using a 5/32” (.156) drill bit, drill three pilot 

holes into black plastic cap. 

6. Using existing screws, secure black plastic cap back onto tube. 

Summary of Contents for SWIFTSHIELD A Series

Page 1: ...1 READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS COPYRIGHT 2017 SUNSTREAM CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A SERIES ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL For SunStream SunLift Boat Lifts...

Page 2: ...lation may additionally cause a risk to personal safety or property If the assembler and or installer is confused or has questions or concerns about a particular assembly or installation he or she sho...

Page 3: ...mechanism keep limbs and fingers away from any possible pinch points 3 Restrict Children and Adults from playing near the SwiftShield mechanism 4 Before operating the SwiftShield be sure that nothing...

Page 4: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 4 SwiftShield Overview SwiftShield Cylinder Roller Tube Bow Sprit SunLift Side Rail Lower Arm Cylinder Mount Tube Upper Arm Wind Guide Bow Sprit Spreader Cross Bar...

Page 5: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 5 SwiftShield Overview Continued Lines shown disconnected...

Page 6: ...ds the following tools for ease of assembly Box Knife to open packaging 9 16 Socket 3 4 Socket 7 8 Socket or adjustable wrench 1 Socket or adjustable wrench Socket wrench Torque wrench ft lbs Small ad...

Page 7: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 7 Step 1 Power Pack Manifold Assembly 1 A Disconnect the Quick Disconnects QDs Note Power Pack Wiring removed for clarity...

Page 8: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 8 1 B Remove The contents of the Power Pack box Pump RC Unit Battery...

Page 9: ...Control Steps 1 Turn pump on side 2 With 7 8 socket or adjustable wrench unscrew hex cap 3 With needle nose pliers grab and remove PCFC 4 Screw hex cap back onto pump Note You may set aside or discar...

Page 10: ...Locate rubber caps on solenoid Slide back both upper and lower caps 2 With 1 2 open end wrench loosen nuts 3 Re position solenoid wire to the side 4 Re tighten nuts and slide rubber caps back Before...

Page 11: ...ressure Steps 1 Remove warranty label covering hex cap 2 With 1 socket or adjustable wrench remove hex cap covering adjustment screw 3 Turn pressure adjustment screw clockwise 1 4 turn only 4 Loosely...

Page 12: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 12 1 F Drill Manifold Mounting Holes Location Of Mounting Holes...

Page 13: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 13 1 G Mounting the Pump Note Mount pump using the holes on the left...

Page 14: ...6 x 3 4 long but ton head screws mount manifold to power pack above pump 2 Once mounted connect the mani folds QD s to the pump 3 Add approximately 1 Quart of SunFluid hydraulic fluid to reser voir 4...

Page 15: ...d cylinders Feed lines through new grommets on back of box Connect QDs to the right side of mani fold COVER 3 Feed hydraulic lines for the SunLift through grommets closest to the battery on back of bo...

Page 16: ...aft could result in damage to the cover or the boat To achieve a repeatable position of the boat on the lift SunStream recommends using a SunStream Bow Stop or SunStream Motor Stop sold separately Th...

Page 17: ...2 A Assembling the Side Rails Steps 1 Insert Side Rail into Cylinder Mount Tube and Rear Side Rail 2 Adjust Side Rail Assembly length to extend beyond forward and aft SunLift Legs 3 Repeat on opposite...

Page 18: ...e Rail Note Determine which side of legs to mount side rails Inboard or Outboard Mount Side Rails Inboard of Legs for SL6 with 112 Roller SL7 SL8 SL10 SL12 with 125 Roller See step 2 C Mount Side Rail...

Page 19: ...Side Rails above Cross Beams inside SunLift legs 2 Side Rail can extend beyond SunLift s Cross Beam for U Bolt fitting if necessary 3 Apply anti seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts 4 Pro...

Page 20: ...ting if necessary 3 Apply anti seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts 4 Properly torque all nuts 5 Repeat on opposite side of SunLift Install AFT U bolt FIRST Install Forward U bolt LAST 2 D...

Page 21: ...boat in the standard position on the SunLift in the full upright position adjust Cylinder Mount Tube so that forward lug hole aligns with the midpoint of the boat 4 Apply anti seize to bolt threads b...

Page 22: ...ce Washer 75 2 Places Cotter Pin 2 Places Steps 1 Align end of Lower Arm with Forward Lug on Cylinder Mount Tube 2 Apply grease to pin and install with washers and cotter pins 3 Repeat on opposite sid...

Page 23: ...rst 2 Apply anti seize to bolt threads before installing nut 3 Temporarily bolt in place with 3 8 16 x 3 bolt and nut Continue to step 2 I 4 Repeat on opposite side of SwiftShield after completing ste...

Page 24: ...n Plate Steps 1 Apply anti seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts 2 Install Fin Plate with Pin using nuts and bolts on starboard arm only 3 Properly torque nuts on Fin Plate Bolt SS 3 8 16 x...

Page 25: ...rm must extend 12 to 14 beyond the furthest point on the stern includ ing swim platform if equipped Top of roller should be at top of swim platform 4 When optimal Arm length is determined in stall bol...

Page 26: ...ines Steps 1 Route Hydraulic Lines completely under SunLift frame Watch for possible pinch points 2 Orient Rod End of Cylinders to point forward 3 Hydraulic Supply Lines exit forward to Power Pack Cyl...

Page 27: ...Mount Rod End to Lower Arm with pin washers and cotter pins 5 Repeat for opposite side of SwiftShield 5 Make sure jam nut is tight against cylinder rod flange 6 After both cylinders are installed you...

Page 28: ...the Cross Beam Bolt SS 3 8 16 x 3 4 Places Nut SS Nylok 3 8 16 4 Places Steps 1 Apply anti seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts 2 Install 4 Gussets top and bottom to both ends of Cross Bea...

Page 29: ...and bolts to arms 3 Properly torque nuts on Cross Beam 4 Check level of hydraulic fluid reservoir in control box Actuate lift to the down position with the SunShield in the uncovered position Hydraul...

Page 30: ...e showing 2 Confirm both cylinder assemblies are the same length when measured pin to pin 3 Adjustment can be made by turning the flange with a pipe wench 4 IMPORTANT With a pipe wench on the flange a...

Page 31: ...re installing nuts 2 Insert starboard end of Roller over pin on starboard Fin Plate 3 Attach opposite end of Roller to Upper Arm with nuts and bolts through Fin Plate on the port side 4 Properly torqu...

Page 32: ...d shark fin with screws washers and nuts as shown 3 Slide straight pipe over end of elbow on starboard side as shown 4 Insert second elbow on opposite end of straight pipe 5 Rotate elbow to align hole...

Page 33: ...g nuts 4 Position bow sprit in the center of SunLift front cross beam Clamp in place with nuts and bolts 5 Insert bow sprit extension tube into welded tube 6 Extend bow sprit to be between 0 12 in fro...

Page 34: ...1 With SwiftShield arms and roller at a manageable height above swim platform 5 2 Locate the Keder Bead Bolt rope sewn into the tail end of cover 3 Locate slot in roller Rotate roller to align slot w...

Page 35: ...9 REV C PAGE 35 Step With a tape measure center the SwiftShield cover on the Roller left to right 3 B Center the Cover on the Roller Alternate Shark Fin configuration shown on SwiftShield installed on...

Page 36: ...Rail Shoulders Shoulders Should pop over rub rail as SwiftShield arm reaches full aft position Alternate Shark Fin configuration shown on SwiftShield installed on a FloatLift Notes Tighten lanyards to...

Page 37: ...y bring SwiftShield arm to full aft posi tion 4 Guide ropes should be slightly slack when cover is fully fitted and arm is in full aft position 5 If cover does not pop over shoulder of rub rail tighte...

Page 38: ...FORM NO 660769 REV C PAGE 38 3 F Attach Elastic Cord Conventional Bow Steps Conventional bow 1 Elastic cord from bow sprit is attached to tab centered on edge of cover Guide Ropes Elastic cord Mitt...

Page 39: ...tinued Steps Pickle Fork Bow 1 Elastic cord is attached to the spreader bar on each side and goes through a loop on the guide ropes 2 Elastic cord is then attached to tabs on outer edge of cover near...

Page 40: ...ecal approximately 55 revolutions 5 The roller contains a clutch mechanism designed to prevent over torquing the spring 5 Locate the bungee cord and carabineer at the aft corners of the cover May be i...

Page 41: ...g the smallest puck and con tinue 1 4 increments until proper arm height is achieved a If the arm needs to go lower start by removing the 1 4 puck b If the arm still needs to go lower remove the 1 2 p...

Page 42: ...the tie down points when winds are between 40mph 70mph 3 Sunstream recommends removing your cover when winds are to exceed 70mph 1 Actuate arms to forward position uncover boat 2 Disconnect one bow s...

Page 43: ...position cover boat 8 Using hands continue to turn roller in clockwise direction until ratchet and pawl click clicking indicates all torsion is released and roller is safe to remove 4 A Removing the C...

Page 44: ...a dry location 12 For cover repair or maintenance un wrap cover from roller and slide bead from track 4 A Removing the Cover 9 Remove two nuts holding the ratcheting shark fin from the upper arm 10 Us...

Page 45: ...ealer 2 Remove black plastic end cap from roller be careful not to strip out screw heads 1 Using measuring device determine length needing trimmed off roller 3 Using miter saw make cut cut needs to be...

Page 46: ...32 drill bit drill new holes in crossbeam end as shown Trimming the Wind guide pipe 1 Cut same distance off either end of wind guide pipe 5 Place black plastic cap back in tube Using a 5 32 156 drill...

Page 47: ...nd guides are installed 3 Lift clearance Installing a SwiftShield on a lift with legs located under the dock or installations with Side Rails mounted outboard of legs requires the lift to be shifted a...

Page 48: ...t bent or misaligned Welds are not cracked or broken Fluid level Fluid level is within 1 inch of top of reservoir when boat is uncov ered and lift is fully lowered Recommend fluid change every 3 years...

Page 49: ...aches 3350 psi and replace valve if required Lift begins to lower before boat is fully uncovered Confirm cover is installed and roller is torqued properly Confirm adequate fluid level in tank Conform...

Page 50: ...Step For lifts that are shifted away from dock SS AW8 Adjustable Width Kit For SwiftShields with custom width rollers SS CC Off Season Roller Cover To protect boat cover when stored on roller Batterie...

Page 51: ...ccident including without limitation collision fire flood wind ice or any other natural disaster or acts of God abuse misuse overloading out of level or improper boat loading i e not fully on too far...

Page 52: ...t furnished under this Agreement Seller disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole remedy for liability of any kind shall be limited to the remedies...

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