Premium Cable & Handle Installation
MKA-49
Fortrex and Riptide SF installation instructions:
WARNING:
The gas assist lift mechanism in this unit is under HIGH PRESSURE when the motor is in the deployed position.
DO NOT
remove the Bow-
guard assembly from the mount without disconnecting on end of the gas spring.
1.
Motor/Bowguard will need to be removed to install the Premium Cable and Handle assembly. To safely remove the motor/Bowguard disconnect the
one end of the gas spring by following the directions below.
2.
With the mount in the stowed position, locate the upper cylinder pin.
3.
Using two #3 Phillips screwdrivers, remove one of the Phillips flat head screws.
4.
Remove the upper cylinder pin and spacers from outer arm. Now it is safe to deploy the motor and remove the motor assembly.
5.
Place the motor in the deployed position.
6.
Remove the 5/16” cap screw and lock washer located on the top of the bowguard, in front of the pull rope.
7.
Lift motor/Bowguard assembly straight up until bowguard is free from mount.
8.
Once Bowguard is removed note how the rope is routed through the mount, rope guide, around pin, and into latch/strap rope pull bracket. New cable
will be routed in the same manner. Remove current rope.
9.
Feed the new cable end stop down through top rope guide hole, around lower pin, and feed cable through the latch/strap rope pull bracket. Pull cable
through and out one of the cutout windows in the aluminum arm. This will allow room to attach the clevis.
10. Attach the clevis onto the cable by sliding the clevis slot over the cable and sliding the cable end stop into the clevis. Install the clevis pin and retaining
ring. Clevis pin must be installed to prevent the cable from coming out of the clevis. See image 1
11. Pull on the cable handle until the clevis slides into the opening between the latch bar and latch/strap rope pull bracket. See to image 2
12. Reinstall motor/Bowguard.
13. With the mount in the deployed position align the key ways on the inside of the bowguard with the ends links on the mount. Lower the assembly
straight down until seated.
14. Re-install the 5/16” cap screw and washer, tighten to 10-12 ft/lbs.
15. Stow the motor into the flat position by pulling the rope/handle to disengage the latch bar, allowing the motor to fold into the flat position.
16. Align the end of the gas spring with the holes in the outer arm then install pin, spacers and Phillips flat head screws.
17. Tighten the #3 Phillips flat head screws until the heads are flush with the outer arm.
NOTE:
Screws have a pre-applied thread locker, DO NOT apply
additional thread locker to screws as that may prevent future removal.
18. Installation complete.
Parts Included:
Description
Qty.
Premium Cable and Handle Assembly
1
Cable Clevis
1
Clevis Pin with Retaining Ring
1
Image 1
Image 2
Cable End Stop
Latch Bar
Latch/Strap Rope
Pull Bracket
Rope Guide
Cable Clevis
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Cable End Stop
Clevis Pin
