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Installation Guide for FreeRide Wakeboard Tower: 

All Aerial Wakeboard Towers have been carefully designed to allow anyone with average do-it-yourself 
skills and access to a set of common tools to complete the installation with no problem in just a few 
hours. There a just a few important but simple technical tips you'll want to use. Well over 90% of our 
customers have installed the towers and accessories themselves and have reported back that it all went 
very well. 

Properly installed, the FreeRide tower is one of the strongest aftermarket wakeboard towers on the 
market. It can absolutely go toe-to-toe with a factor made OEM tower. 

Remember, if you get stuck, you can call our support team at (949) 407-5009 Monday through Friday 
9am to 5pm Pacific time. We'll be happy to walk you though. Remember to scroll all the way to the 
bottom of the page for a list of extra tips and reminders before getting started. You can do this! 

 

Your FreeRide Wakeboarding Tower is designed for years of enjoyment. Please read through these 
instructions before beginning installation. 

 

Important Tower information 

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Страница 1: ...it all went very well Properly installed the FreeRide tower is one of the strongest aftermarket wakeboard towers on the market It can absolutely go toe to toe with a factor made OEM tower Remember if...

Страница 2: ...nd possible cause damage Torque set screws to 35ft lbs Torque shoulder bolts 50 ft lbs Torque tower foot all thread to 65 ft lbs All set screws should have red lock tite Check the top section for burr...

Страница 3: ...with approaching bridges and overpasses ALWAYS inspect this product for loose bolts and damage before each use CONSULT user manual for proper installation maintenance and usage AERIAL WAKEBOARDING is...

Страница 4: ...TUBE TRIMMING Where a narrow fit is required the side section tubes may require trimming Use a hacksaw to trim each tube and then deburr the edges with a file...

Страница 5: ...Tower can be mounted as a top or side mount see hull mounting section...

Страница 6: ...Detail of how base installation on hull...

Страница 7: ...Tower dimensions...

Страница 8: ...Exploded view...

Страница 9: ...defects defined as marks more than 1 inch long please contact Aerial Wakeboarding immediately BEFORE installation Note that wakeboarding towers are handcrafted metal products It is possible and accep...

Страница 10: ...Installation Checklist Blue 3M tape Drill capable of accepting bits up to 1 2 inch File Drill bit set ranging from 1 4 5 8 inches Ratchet set A Permanent Marker A buddy to help out...

Страница 11: ...Tape off all the areas that may potentially come into contact with the side rails...

Страница 12: ...Arrange upper arms so you can identify items 20 26 19 and 27...

Страница 13: ...ior to inserting the upper arms Aerial is not liable for burr s 2 The clear Milar should be wrapped around the tube before you insert it into the H section once your tower has been installed you will...

Страница 14: ...e Heim joint and tower foot Repeat for the other side Swing the from supports into the boat and the tighten down the quick knobs 5 It will now be free to fold forward down A boat fender or cushion wor...

Страница 15: ...rks 5 You will need to measure to make sure that you have the tower feet in the same place side to side 6 As a note some times cleats are not in the same place on your boat Drilling for the Rear Feet...

Страница 16: ...If your fiberglass is less than 1 4 thick we recommend reinforcing the areas where your tower will attach Remove just enough blue tape for your tower feet to snugged up to your boat Aerial sells a ba...

Страница 17: ...een the base and the deck 4 Use the supplied the backing washer and nylock nuts 5 Get them snug you will tighten after the tower is complete Connect Tower Feet to Main Frame 1 Once both rear tower fee...

Страница 18: ...old the tower in the up position 4 Put 1 and 7 together with part 14 5 It is easier to build the right left together 6 With you friends help take the assembled front support and clamp it around the to...

Страница 19: ...our 4 holes check the underside for wires 2 If necessary you should move the wires out ofthe way while you drill We recommend drilling a small pilot hole which will keep the 5 8 drill bit from walking...

Страница 20: ...l bit 2 Use a sharpie to mark the holes on both sides 3 Disassemble the front support apart to drill the holes 4 Once drilled put the support back together and bolt it Drilling the Top Section 1 Once...

Страница 21: ...into your boat s hull be 100 positive it s the right spot and you ve double checked with your tape measure Second tip is to plan and execute the EXACT same steps for drilling and installing port and...

Страница 22: ...at Drilling Into Your Boat s Hull Probably the step our customers get most nervous about is taking a drill bit to your baby s fiberglass It seems unnatural right Here are a few simple pointers to foll...

Страница 23: ...r accessories Make sure you have all the wiring you need For the cleanest looking installation you will want to run all the wires through the inside of the tower Planning and executing this step now w...

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