HOIST
A
TOP
®
Frame Assembly
A.
L
ocate the metal T-Frame bundle. Slide two of the support arms (HAT-101) into the T-shaped bar
(HAT-100) moving the spring button to the outermost holes as shown in Fig. 3 We will only be assembling
the front portion of the T (Fig. 1). The rear Gladiator attachment is installed after the front part of the T
frame
rests on the top.
B.
Slide the Black
F
oam Holes (HAT-018A) on the arms (HAT-101) to protect your hardtop and freedom top
pieces. The black round foam pieces should be spaced directly under your Freedom Top Panels during
storage.
C.
Slide the
White Foam Square Support (HAT-104) on the T-Shaped bar (HAT-100) over the lifting blade.
There is a slit that allows you to do this. Pay close attention to the direction of the JT Foam Square (HAT-104)
in Fig. 1, and orient it likewise. Small cutout toward driver, and large cutout toward passenger. You will fold
your freedom top pieces directly back onto these and wedge them in the corresponding gaps in the foam.
D.
P
ut the J-Shaped hooks (HAT-003) through the holes found on each end of the front support arms
(HAT-101). Place one hole of the grommet strap (HAT-110) around the threaded part of the J-Shaped hook
(HAT-003). Secure with the nylon nuts (HAC-015) to the point of
only 3 threads past
the nylon part of the
nut.
E.
A
ssemble long foam supports (HAT-103) on the rear support arm (HAT-101) as shown in Fig. 1 Use the
nylon zip tie’s like a needle and thread (Fig. 8) and lace them into place after the foam pieces are connected
around the bar, and are in the right position.
F.
I
nsert plastic end caps (HAC-028) to the end of each support arm (HAT-101).
G. Follow the instructions following for attaching and balancing your hardtop.
H. After lowing your frame to your hardtop and you are prepared to lift;
I
nsert the C shaped attachment
arm (HAT-139) into the rear of the T-Shaped bar moving the spring
button to the first hole as shown in Fig. 4
and carefully inserting the open end of (HAT-139) through the
window to meet the support arm (HAT-140)
as shown in Fig. 7. Align drilled holes and insert the
safety
lock
clevis pin. The rear section should never
touch the glass.
Fig. 1 Front Frame
Assembly exploded
assembly diagram.
