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BOAT LIFT INSTALLATION
& REMOVAL OPTIONS
If the lift is in a climate where the lakes freeze
during the winter months, it may need to be
installed and removed on a seasonal basis. FLOE
has several accessory options designed to make
this easier. With the exception of the boat lift
wheel kit system, these options will be mentioned
only briey. Detailed assembly and use instruc-
tions will be packaged with the lift accessories.
BOAT LIFT WHEEL KITS
If the lift is in a location where it can be rolled
straight in and out, we recommend using two
pair of optional wheel kits (Fig. 31). Attach wheel
kits to lift frame according to wheel kit assembly
instructions included in your boat lift wheel kit.
To install the lift with the optional wheel kits in place:
1. Raise the leveling legs so they are fully
retracted with a 14 volt (or larger) cordless drill or
wrench and 3/4” socket.
2. Once the weight of the lift is supported by the
wheels, roll the lift into position by hand, or pull it with
a boat using a “Y” cable harness. (Fig. 32 & 33)
3. Once the lift is in place, use a drill or wrench to
lower the leveling legs until the lift is level and the
wheels are off the bottom.
Boat Lift Wheel Kit
Two Pairs Shown
Raise 2”
Fig. 31
Fig. 33
Fig. 32
Lift being pulled into lake by boat
- OR- being pulled into shore by ATV to remove.
Do not attach anything to pull from here.
CABLE & PULLEY SYSTEM
Boat lift wheel kits can be combined with the
optional Cable & Pulley System to enable you
to harness the power of a boat alone, or use
in combination with an ATV, winch, or other
similar means, to install and remove your lift. This
system consists of “Y” harness cable assemblies,
which can be added to each side of the lower lift
frame (Fig. 33).
The “Y” harness will distribute the weight on the
frame of the lift, so that you can then attach a
cable, chain, or rope of appropriate length from
the harness to your power source and pull the lift
without damaging it.
The wheels must not touch the lake bottom
once the lift has been installed. The weight
of the boat and lift must be supported by the
sand pads only.
WARNING
Never tie a rope, chain or cable to the center
of a lift’s frame beam. This can bend or break
the beam. Always use a “Y” cable harness
set-up to more equally distribute the pressure
on the frame.
WARNING
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