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Model 5200 Series Attic Lifts

Installation and Operation Manual

Page 1       SpaceLift 5200 Series Attic Lift Manual (10/14)

Protected by U.S. Patent No. 8,292,031.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new SpaceLift 

Products 5200 Series attic lift system. Expect to receive 

many years of reliable service moving household items 

between the floors of your home. 

BEST-IN-CLASS FEATURES INCLUDE:

Low-profile design, no vertical restriction

Automated lift with 200-pound load limit

Platforms have up to 24 cubic feet capacity

Factory assembled for ease of installation 

Wall-mounted control unit with key lock

Load management system

Two-year factory warranty

5200 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

Lift Weight Capacity: 200 lbs

Lift Speed: 3 inches per second

Max Vertical Travel: to 15 feet

Joist/Ceiling Depth: 7 to 14 inches

Platform Leveling: Variable adjustment

Power Requirement: 110 VAC – 120 VAC

Tethers: Stainless steel cable

Remote Control: Momentary up/down buttons

Model 5222

Model 5228

Dimensions (inches}:

22 W x 59.5 L x 7 H 28 W x 59.5 L x 7 H

Rough Framed Opening: 22.5 x 60 (+/- 1/8)

28.5 x 60 (+/- 1/8)

Internal Platform Area:  18 x 41

24 x 41

Ceiling Drywall Cutout: 22.5 x 46

28.5 x 46

Landing Space Area: 

24.5 x 48

30.5 x 48

Unit Weight: 

75 lbs

88 lbs

SpaceLift 5200 Series, view stowed in attic floor

SpaceLift 5200 Series, operational perspective

Summary of Contents for 5200 Series

Page 1: ...y Factory assembled for ease of installation Wall mounted control unit with key lock Load management system Two year factory warranty 5200 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Lift Weight Capacity 200 lbs Lift Speed 3 inches per second Max Vertical Travel to 15 feet Joist Ceiling Depth 7 to 14 inches Platform Leveling Variable adjustment Power Requirement 110 VAC 120 VAC Tethers Stainless steel cable Remote Cont...

Page 2: ...ON AND ORIENTATION REQUIREMENTS Orientation Lift must be oriented such that its length is parallel to the floor joists Finished Floor Top floor must be finished with 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch plywood or comparable material Electrical Outlet An electrical outlet must be located within 4 feet of mounted lift system Load Support Floor must support loads as specified in local residential building codes Pow...

Page 3: ...ic access a material lift may be required to move the unit into attic space through an attic door or the rough cut opening in ceiling drywall STEP 2 INSTALL MOUNTING STRIPS 1 Cut 2 inch x 2 inch wood Mount Strips to width of framed opening to fit inside short side of frame NOTE If the rough opening size is increased to accommodate joist hanger or other protrusion into the recommended rough opening...

Page 4: ...ound 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 obstruct...

Page 5: ...ll the four Threaded Standoffs into the threaded holes on each corner of the tray with the square jam nuts loose Run the lift up until the lift reaches the final stowed position 4 Adjust each standoff so the bottom of the flange nut is 1 4 inch below the ceiling Tighten the square jam nuts NOTE The ceiling cover will be stretched away from the standoffs as the tray comes to its final stow posi tio...

Page 6: ...both buttons Arrows will flash RED three times d Press the DOWN button to set the bottom limit e BOTH arrows will flash RED three times then remote will return to normal operating mode f Press UP button and return lift to stowed position 5 Power Off Turn key to left and remove 6 Reset to Maximum Vertical Travel If the lift is stopping at some inconvenient height showing only the up arrow the botto...

Page 7: ...elerate stop and automatically slowly settle onto the floor provided bottom limit is set correctly With tray on the floor only the Up Button will be illuminated green indicating only upward travel is possible Pressing the Down Button will do nothing Pressing and holding the Up Button starts the following sequence Tray will slowly lift off the floor allowing the micro processor to weigh the load If...

Page 8: ...on until the lift cycle is complete To halt operation release the but ton any time during the lift cycle STEP 5 Unload lift platform STEP 6 Turn Key OFF when lift operations are complete NOTE If power is lost during operation the lift will stop When power is restored depress the Up Button and return the lift to the fully stowed and locked position This enables the system to reset to assure consist...

Page 9: ... ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Local Law This Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States from province to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world To the extent that this Limited Warranty Statement is incon...

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