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Carefully inspect your new motorized storage unit for any possible damage and/or 

shortage of parts. Separate all major components and parts as detailed below and on 

the next page. Do not attempt installation if parts are damaged or missing. If parts of your 

GGR125 are missing or appear damaged call V-Bro customer service at 1-888-GATOR-

08, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Before calling carefully check the 

carton as parts may be in the packing material.

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CARTON INVENTORY                                                

    

Garage  Gator  Motorized  Storage  Unit      

      

(A) Motor Mounting Plate

MAJOR COMPONENTS

(B) Motor Hoist

(C) Spacer Channel Bar

(D) Spacer Channel Pulley Bar

IMPORTANT NOTE

The motor mounting plate (A) 

and motor hoist (B) are bolted 

together when shipped. 

IT IS 

NECESSARY

 to remove the 

motor hoist from the motor 

mounting plate by 

loosening

 (it 

is not necessary to remove) the 

nuts from the fixed, threaded 

bolts on the motor mounting 

plate. Once loosened, the motor 

hoist can easily be slid off the 

motor mounting plate.

(H) Hooks x4

(I) Bike Cables x2

(J) Bonus Storage Net

(X) 100lb Capacity Platform

Summary of Contents for Garage Gator GGR125

Page 1: ...R125 GGR2436PS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed Exclusively by V BRO PRODUCTS www GarageGator com For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 888 GATOR 08 Save this manual for future reference RESIDENTIAL MOTORIZED STORAGE UNIT ...

Page 2: ...nting plate to the ceiling 8 3 Attach the motor hoist to the motor mounting plate 9 4 Connect and install the spacer channel and pulley bar 10 5 Install the cable over the channel bar pulley 11 6 Install the hand control switch holder hook 12 7 Plugintheunit 12 8 Test the unit 12 9 Using the key lock feature 12 Platform Assembly Instructions 13 Operating Instructions 14 Contact Information 15 Main...

Page 3: ...o support a load over people or animals 4 Never operate while hand s are near moving parts 5 Do not stand under lift 6 Let unit cool down for 10 minutes after every cycle 7 Remove all plastic from cable spools before operating When you see the safety symbol on the following pages this will alert you of the possibility of serious injuries or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instruc...

Page 4: ...Gator Motorized Storage Unit Power drill with 1 2 wood drill bit Step ladder Pliers Safety glasses Ratchet and 1 2 socket Adjustable open ended wrench Phillips screwdriver Tape Measure Pencil Stud Finder optional 1 2 socket ...

Page 5: ...n as parts may be in the packing material 5 CARTON INVENTORY Garage Gator Motorized Storage Unit A Motor Mounting Plate MAJOR COMPONENTS B Motor Hoist C Spacer Channel Bar D Spacer Channel Pulley Bar IMPORTANT NOTE The motor mounting plate A and motor hoist B are bolted together when shipped IT IS NECESSARY to remove the motor hoist from the motor mounting plate by loosening it is not necessary to...

Page 6: ...se pictures Parts are not shown actual size K 3 lag bolt x6 U 3 4 hole saw drill bit x1 N 5 16 nut x4 shipped attached to part A R power cord cable clamps x2 S 2 wood screws x2 V paper motor mounting plate template x1 P 1 4 x 1 2 bolt x1 Q 6mm nut x1 T hand control switch holder hook x1 ...

Page 7: ...cation close to a power supply preferably a ceiling outlet In the chosen installation area determine the direction of the ceiling joists and the exact location of the ceiling joists by visually checking or using a stud finder or a very fine drill bit Four installation options are illustrated below Note how the motor mounting plate A and motor hoist B are positioned for your installation in particu...

Page 8: ...a 1 8 drill bit attached drill four pilot holes into the center of the joists Identify your installation option by referring to the illustrations on page 7 Determine how the motor mounting plate should be rotated where the fixed threaded bolts should be located prior to fastening to the joists Ensure your motor mounting plate is rotated properly before placing the motor mounting plate on ceiling S...

Page 9: ...nting plate SEE ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAGE 7 Slide the mounting tabs on the motor hoist B over top of the four fixed threaded bolts on the motor mounting plate A If there is not enough room between the washers and the motor mounting plate for the motor hoist mounting tabs it will be necessary to loosen the nuts by turning them counter clockwise Once the motor hoist is properly positioned on the motor m...

Page 10: ...ley bar is securely fastened SEE FIG 5 Press the spacer channel pulley bar flush with the ceiling and mark with a pencil where the wood screws will be used to attach the bar to the joist It is very important that the wood screws are fastened to the center of the joist Use the hole saw drill bit U or cut away the drywall with a utility knife to obtain an unobstructed view of the width of the joist ...

Page 11: ...remove the cotter pin then remove the clevis pin to release the pulley SEE FIG 7A 7D Place the cable coming out of the rectangular opening closest to the spacer channel bar indicated by arrow in figure 7B over the op of the pulley at the end of the spacer channel pulley bar SEE FIG 7B 7C CAUTION Use care when handling the cables frayed or rough spots on the cable could cause injury Once the cable ...

Page 12: ...r cord or extension cord not provided to the ceiling or wall Step 8 Test the unit Press and hold the rocker switch on the hand control to raise and lower the platform When the platform reaches the uppermost travel point the ring above the cable hook will trigger the limit switch ceasing upward movement SEE FIG 11 Step 9 Using the key lock feature To prevent unauthorized use the GGR125 is equipped ...

Page 13: ...bolt together using E Attach F by attaching big hook end to cable and split small hook ends to each corner on each side You should have a 24 x 36 platform in place as shown For Product information call 888 GATOR 08 Made in China end angle iron x2 side angle iron x2 13 Garage Gator Platform Model GGR2436PS metal slats x2 E bolt nut and washer x20 B corner angle x4 F platform cable x2 ...

Page 14: ... is reached TO LOAD THE PLATFORM v Lower the platform to a comfortable height v Evenly distribute the weight of articles stored v Do not overload the platform maximum capacity is 100 pounds v Be sure items are secured before raising the platform Examples of items that can be stored Golf Bags Canoe Kayak Capacity on platform must no exceed 100 pounds Spare Tires Storage Net ideal for balls toys hel...

Page 15: ...ly attached to its mounting plate Make sure the bolts are tight 2 Periodically check the condition of the electrical cords plugs and controls 3 Periodically check cables for slippage or excessive wear SPECIFICATIONS Garage Gator Motorized Storage Unit Model GGR2436PS Load Capacity 100 lbs Lifting Height 117 inches Lifting Speed 33ft min Cable Length 165 inches Cable Diameter 1 8 inch Voltage 120V ...

Page 16: ... OF YOUR RESIDENTIAL MOTORIZED STORAGE UNIT Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply How to get Warranty Service To get warranty service for your Residential Motorized Storage Unit you must provide proof of date and place of purchase of the product Trained r...

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