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FORM NO. 660868 REV. B 

PAGE  4 

 

SwiftShield™ 

Overview 

FloatLift™ 

Cross Bar 

Fin Plate 

Upper Arm 

Guide Post 

Bow Sprit 

Cross Beam 

SwiftShield™

 Cover 

Cover 

Mechanism 

Roller Tube 

Summary of Contents for Swiftshield SS-AMU13110-FL6B

Page 1: ...BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS COPYRIGHT 2017 SUNSTREAM CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED A SERIES UNIVERSAL FloatLift ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL For Sunstream FloatLifts SS A...

Page 2: ...tionally 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 should contact Sun...

Page 3: ...rs 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 will interfere with it s opera...

Page 4: ...FORM NO 660868 REV B PAGE 4 SwiftShield Overview FloatLift Cross Bar Fin Plate Upper Arm Guide Post Bow Sprit Cross Beam SwiftShield Cover Cover Mechanism Roller Tube...

Page 5: ...FORM NO 660868 REV B PAGE 5 SwiftShield Overview Continued Lines shown disconnected Battery Power Pack Box RC Unit Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Lines from SwiftShield Cylinders SunFluid Reservoir...

Page 6: ...he best location to start Tools Required SunStream recommends the tools below for easier and quicker assembly Box Knife to open packaging 9 16 Socket 3 4 Socket Socket wrench Torque wrench ft lbs 1 2...

Page 7: ...above the bunks on Float Lifts Typically this is when the transom is 6 to 18 off the end of the bunks This usually depends on engine configuration With boat on FloatLift top of floats should be level...

Page 8: ...ame Use wide spreader tube for pickle fork bow 2 Lock in place with cotter pins 3 Insert bow sprit extension into bow sprit 4 Apply anti seize to bolt threads before installing nut 5 Pin in place with...

Page 9: ...am between the bunks 2 Apply anti seize to bolt threads before installing nuts 3 Center bow sprit on crossbeam clamp in place with 4 bolts and nuts 4 Extend bow sprit so that spreader bar is directly...

Page 10: ...FORM NO 660868 REV B PAGE 10 2 A FL10 Confirm 4 Guides Steps 1 Confirm FL10 FloatLift has 4 Guides 2 Mount guides in the widest position on FL10 For FL10 see manual 690188 Page 21 FL10 Guide Position...

Page 11: ...casting guards at each Guide and First Stage Strap on forward Guides 2 A FL6 Confirm 4 Guides Continued Steps 1 Confirm FL6 FloatLift has 4 Guides 2 Mount guides in the widest position on FL6 FL6 may...

Page 12: ...ening facing inboard 3 For FL10 insert block into clamp if block and plate not plumb reverse the block Insert bolts 4 The FL6 guides are angled out 3 degrees Insert block into clamp so that plate is p...

Page 13: ...cordingly 4 Slide side rail through cover mechanism with 2 spaced holes aft 5 Fasten forward clamp to end hole 6 Fasten aft clamp to closest hole on side rail FL10 Position side rail inboard of clamp...

Page 14: ...FORM NO 660868 REV B PAGE 14 Steps 1 Unfold upper arm and insert pin in arm linkage 2 Repeat on opposite side 2 C Install Side Rails with Side Rail Clamps Continued 9...

Page 15: ...midpoint between the bow and stern of the boat 3 With the boat in the standard position on the lift slide the cover mechanism on the side rail so that the pivot point aligns with the midpoint of the...

Page 16: ...NO 660868 REV B PAGE 16 2 E Route Hydraulic Hoses Steps 1 Loosely route hydraulic hoses down aft guides and across crossbeam of FloatLift NOTE Secure hydraulic hoses with cable ties at end of installa...

Page 17: ...e SwiftShield cylinders 2 Feed hydraulic lines the through holes on box and mount grommets in box 3 Connect quick disconnects QDs to the pump as shown 4 Confirm battery cables are connected 5 Confirm...

Page 18: ...s on starboard arm only 3 Pin should point inboard and fin plate should point down when in the aft posi tion 4 Properly torque nuts on fin plate 1 H Assemble Cross Beam Steps 1 Apply anti seize to all...

Page 19: ...ach both ends of cross beam assembly to the arms as shown with nuts and bolts 3 Properly torque all nuts on cross beam gussets 4 With the SwiftShield in the covered position roller aft check level of...

Page 20: ...e roller must extend 12 to 14 beyond the furthest point on the stern including swim platform if equipped Top of roller should be even with top of swim platform 4 When optimal arm length is determined...

Page 21: ...fore 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 as shown 4 Bot...

Page 22: ...at a manageable height above swim step 2 Loosely drape cover over the boat 3 Locate the keder bead bolt rope sewn into the tail end of the cover 4 Locate slot in roller Rotate roller to align slot wit...

Page 23: ...FORM NO 660868 REV B PAGE 23 3 B Center the Cover on the Roller Step With a tape measure center the SwiftShield cover on the roller left to right...

Page 24: ...Mitt Catches the bow of the boat Rub Rail Shoulders Shoulders Should pop over rub rail as SwiftShield arm reaches full aft position Notes Tighten guide ropes to pop cover over rub rail shoulders Loose...

Page 25: ...s on SwiftShield cover straps with carabineer 3 Carefully bring SwiftShield arm to full aft po sition 4 Guide ropes should be slightly slack when cover is fully fitted and arm is in full aft position...

Page 26: ...nal Elastic Cord Conventional Bow Locations with frequent cross wind may prevent cover from catching Steps Conventional bow 1 Elastic cord from bow sprit is attached to the tab centered on front edge...

Page 27: ...Steps Pickle Fork Bow 1 Elastic cords are attached to the spreader bar on each side and goes through a loop on the guide ropes 2 Elastic cords are then attached to tabs on outer edge of cover near th...

Page 28: ...ions 4 The roller contains a clutch mechanism designed to prevent over torquing the spring 6 Locate the bungee cord and carabineer at the aft corners of the cover May be inside the sleeve 7 Wrap the b...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 Cover NOTE Steps 7 10 can be...

Page 31: ...intenance un wrap cover from roller and slide bead from track 4 A Removing the Cover 8 Remove two nuts holding the ratcheting shark fin from the upper arm 9 Using two or more people pull roller off ar...

Page 32: ...If mooring in a slip ensure the FloatLift does not interfere with the dock or pilings 3 Bow clearance Docks with an angle gusset at the forward end of the boat may inter fere with the forward position...

Page 33: ...e not bent or misaligned Welds are not cracked or broken Fluid level Fluid level should be within 2 inches of top of reservoir when boat is covered Recommend fluid change every 3 years Cover cleaning...

Page 34: ...ence can also reduce range Fluid found in bottom of power pack On a new lift sometimes air in the system expands and causes fluid to overflow Check fluid level after installation is complete and all a...

Page 35: ...To protect boat cover when stored on roller SS PZ Zinc Kit for salt water applications Batteries and Chargers LA B27 Deep Cycle Battery 12v LA CS12W Solar Charging Kit LA CC5 Solar Regulator For use...

Page 36: ...response EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to damages caused by or due to 1 accident including without limitation collision fire flood wind ice or any other natural disaster or acts of God abus...

Page 37: ...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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