Harken Hoister SUP User manual

SAVE TIME! READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING HOISTER INSTALLATION.
Harken, Inc. • N15W24983 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072-4974 • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail] • Web: www.hoister.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• NEVER USE TO LIFT A PERSON.
• DISABLE AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER
when installing, raising, or lowering Hoister.
• READ ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
starting installation. It will save you time.
• DO NOT UNTIE ANY ROPES
System comes ready to install.
Leave F, G, and H together.
• DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER HOISTER
with anyone standing under object.
Welded screw eye
HCP1443
Pigtail lag screws
HCP1444
Drop black ropes
HCP1447/HCP1448
Rope organizer components
WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to property,
personal injury or death. See www.harken.com/manuals for additional safety information.
WARNING! This product is not to be used for human suspension. Components may fail
causing person to fall, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
DO NOT UNTIE
DO NOT UNTIE
(G1) Cleat
7758ASSY
224A
TOOLS
Drill Plumb line Safety glasses
Drill bits: 5/32" (4 mm)
7/32" (6 mm)
5/16" (8 mm
Pencil Tape measure
Stud finder Wrench (box end or
ratcheting) 7/16" (11 mm)
Stepladder
B
Pulleys
224A
D
A
Shackle
072
C
H
Lag bolts
HFS908
IOrganizer plates
H-28375A
K
Washers
HFS913
J
Organizer pulleys
H-52010
L
Webbing straps with buckles
HCP1459.SET
E
Single black/red hoisting rope
HCP1483
F
Block and tackle*
G
KIT INCLUDES
A1welded screw eye
B4pigtail lag screws
C1shackle
D4pulleys
E2webbing straps with buckles
7' (2.13 m)
F1single black/red hoisting rope
G1block and tackle with
cleat (G1) and rope
H4black drop ropes: 2 long, 2 short
I4lag bolts 1/4" x 21/2" (6 x 63 mm)
J4washers 1/4" (6 mm)
K2organizer plates
L2organizer pulleys
PURCHASE SEPARATELY IF NEEDED –
See “note” Step 1B, page 6.
1pine board (riser) (grade 2)
2" x 6" x 7" (50 mm x 152 mm
x 180 mm) not used for rafters
running sideways
2pine boards (grade 2) 2" x 6" x 6'
(50 mm x 152 mm x 1.83 m)
8lag bolts and washers 5/16" x 4"
(8 x 100 mm)
PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FOR RAFTERS
RUNNING SIDEWAYS – See Step 2A, page 7
1pine board (grade 2) 2" x 4" x 6'
(50 mm x 100 mm x 1.83 m)
2lag bolts and washers 5/16" x 31/2"
(8 mm x 90 mm)

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Garage door
Front wall
Garage door Front wall
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
Determine the rafter direction and follow the instructions for rafters running: FRONT-TO-BACK or SIDEWAYS
RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
PART 1: ASSEMBLY FOR RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Page 4
STEP 1: Determine Hoister location Page 5 - 6
STEP 2: Install mounting boards Page 7
STEP 3: Install pigtail lag screws Page 8
STEP 4: Install rope organizer Page 9
STEP 5: Assemble Hoister system Page 9
PART 2: ASSEMBLY FOR RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Page 10
STEP 1: Determine Hoister location Page 11 - 12
STEP 2: Install mounting boards Page 13
STEP 3: Install pigtail lag screws Page 13 - 14
STEP 4: Install rope organizer Page 14
STEP 5: Assemble Hoister system Page 15
PART 3: FOR ALL ASSEMBLIES
STEP 6: Assemble Hoister systems continued Page 16 - 17
STEP 7: Operating Hoister systems Page 18
Appendix, maintenance, and warranty Page 19
Organizer
Garage door
Front wall
Top plate
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Rafter
2" x 6" x 6' (50 mm x 152 mm x 1.83 m) mounting board
2" x 6" x 7"
riser board
(50 mm x 152 mm x 180 mm)
2" x 6" x 6' (50 mm x 152 mm x 1.83 m) mounting board
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Mounting boards
2" X 4"
(50 mm x 100 mm)
for mounting organizer –
no riser board used
Alternate position for rafters that run sideways.
Front
wall
2" x 6"
50 mm x 152 mm
Rafters
Organizer
VIEWED FROM BELOW
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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Pigtail
lag screw
(B)
Long black
drop ropes
(H)
Short black
drop ropes
(H)
Webbing straps (E)
Pulley
(D)
Welded
screw eye
(A)
Shackle
(C)
Single red/black
hoisting rope
(F)
Garage
door
Front
wall
Cleat
(G1)
Front
2" x 6"
mounting board
Back
2" x 6"
mounting board
Block and tackle (G)
Rope organizer on 2" x 6" x 7"
(50 mm x 152 mm x 180 mm) riser board
Pulleys (L) Plates (K) Lag bolts (I) Washers (J)
PART 1: ASSEMBLY FOR RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
STEP 1: Determine Hoister location Page 5 - 6
STEP 2: Install mounting boards Page 7
STEP 3: Install pigtail lag screws Page 8
STEP 4: Install rope organizer Page 9
STEP 5: Assemble Hoister system Page 9
Organizer
Garage door
Front wall
Top plate
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Pigtail
lag screw
Rafter
2" x 6" x 6' (50 mm x 152 mm x 1.83 m) mounting board
2" x 6" x 7" riser board
(50 mm x 152 mm x 180 mm)
2" x 6" x 6' (50 mm x 152 mm x 1.83 m) mounting board
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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A. PLAN INSTALLATION
Pull car into garage with SUP on car rack.
Measure length of SUP. Position Hoister so garage door
can open with SUP lowered.
STEP 1: DETERMINE HOISTER LOCATION; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
OPTION 1. Above garage door: Make sure there is enough
clearance to lift and store SUP above open garage door.
OPTION 2. Below garage door: Use if not enough clearance
for above garage door storage (Option 1). SUP has clearance
to lift and store below open garage door.
STORAGE OPTIONS
Measure height of SUP. Make sure SUP can be
stored above or below the open garage door.
DIAGRAM 1. Plan to position SUP above car with clearance
to open garage door. If Hoister is mounted too close to
garage door, there may not be clearance to open door.
Mounted too far forward, SUP may not balance or lower
onto car.
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door

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Garage door
STEP 1B
1) Measurement between
center points on
mounting boards _________
(calculation above)
STEP 5A
2) Measurement from center
of front mounting board
to front wall _________
3) Measurement from front
mounting board to
lowest drop point _________
If measurement 2 is less than
measurement 3, refer to
Step 5A, Diagram 12 (page 7).
Front
wall
Step 1B
Mounting board
placement
Step 5A
Welded screw eye
placement
Ceiling
Plan location of mounting boards and welded screw eye
2
3
1Front mounting board
Back mounting board
Top plate
DIAGRAM 3. Distance of mounting boards from front wall is important, as it affects the position of the welded screw eye in Step 5A (page 9).
STEP 1 CONTINUED: DETERMINE HOISTER LOCATION; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
WARNING! Do not screw into laminated rafters.
They are not intended to accept fasteners. Consult
rafter maker for recommendations. Screwing into
laminated rafters may considerably weaken system,
causing load to fall and cause an accident.
B. PLAN LOCATION OF MOUNTING BOARDS
Mounting boards are used to position Hoister
directly above SUP to be lifted.
Note: Mounting boards may not be necessary for
installation in ceiling with exposed rafters. In ceilings
with exposed rafters, system can be installed on
rafters. Position Hoister directly above SUP to be
lifted. If installing without mounting boards, go to
Step 3 (page 8).
DIAGRAM 2. Center SUP under mounting points.
Position mounting boards so lifted SUP is balanced.
DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING BOARDS
Distance between mounting boards should be
35% of the object's length.
Exception: Distance between mounting boards for long, lightweight
objects will be less than 35% of the object’s length.
Calculate distance between mounting boards using formula
or chart below.
_________________ x .35 = _________________
Object length 35% Mounting distance
Tip: The distance does not have to be exactly 35%.
Greater distance is okay and distance for long, lightweight
objects can be less as stated above.
LOCATE CEILING MOUNTING BOARD POSITION
9).

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DIAGRAM 4. Mark center-to-center distance between rafters on mounting boards. Attach mounting boards to rafters.
Top
view
Rafters
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Mounting
boards
STEP 2: INSTALL MOUNTING BOARDS; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
A. DRILL CEILING RAFTER ATTACHMENT POINTS
LOCATE CEILING RAFTERS
Mounting boards must attach to ceiling rafters
(Diagram 4). On finished ceilings, locate rafters
using stud finder. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Mark center of ceiling rafters. Drill
7
/ 32 " (5.5 mm)
holes in a straight line square to the rafters.
See Diagram 4 below.
Always wear safety glasses.
B. DRILL MOUNTING BOARD
Measure center-to-center distance between
7
/ 32 "
(5.5 mm) rafter holes. Mark distance on mounting
boards. Mark drill points in the center of board. Drill
5
/ 16 " (8 mm) holes completely through the mounting
boards. See Diagram 4A below.
C. ATTACH MOUNTING BOARDS TO CEILING
Attach mounting boards using
5
/ 16 " (8 mm)
lag bolts and washers (not included).
Do not overtighten.
VIEWED FROM BELOW
5/16" (8 mm) clearance hole in 2" x 6" mounting board
7/32" (5.5 mm) hole in rafter
DIAGRAM 4A.
SIDE VIEW

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Pull vehicle into garage with SUP on car rack.
Disconnect automatic garage door.
SUP
2"
(50 mm)
SUP width
2"
(50 mm)
Plumb lines
Ceiling
Front view
Plumb lines
DIAGRAM 5. Mark SUP width on mounting boards.
STEP 3: INSTALL PIGTAIL LAG SCREWS; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
A. DETERMINE PIGTAIL LAG SCREW (B) LOCATION
PULL VEHICLE INTO GARAGE
MARK LOCATION POINTS
Use plumb line to locate four lifting points on mounting
boards above vehicle.
DIAGRAM 6. Add 2" (50 mm) outside each mark. Drill a 7/32" (5.5 mm)
hole at each drill point on mounting boards. Always wear safety glasses.
DIAGRAM 7. Install a pigtail lag screw (B) in each hole.
Threads should disappear into mounting board.
Top
thread
Top
thread
Mounting board
Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
Top
thread Top
thread
Mounting board Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
Top
thread
Top
thread
Mounting board
Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
WARNING! Do not overtighten pigtail lag screw
past top thread. This can weaken fastener hold
which can considerably weaken system, causing
load to fall and cause an accident.
INSTALL PIGTAIL LAG SCREWS
DRILL 2 HOLES ON EACH MOUNTING BOARD
Object width
Add 2"
(50 mm) outside
Mounting
board
2"
(50 mm)
2"
(50 mm)
Drill hole
point
Drill hole
point
Pigtail lag
screw holes
Drill
7
/ 32 "
(5.5 mm) hole at
each outside point
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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STEP 5: ASSEMBLE HOISTER SYSTEM; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
Garage
door
Front
wall
Ceiling
2
3
1
Rope organizer
plates (K)
Rope organizer
pulleys (L)
Washer (J)
Lag bolt
(I)
Washer (J)
Lag bolt
(I)
DIAGRAM 10. Assemble rope organizer using plate (K)
and pulleys (L). Fasten to mounting board with lag bolts (I)
and washers (J).
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten bolts. This can keep
rope organizer pulleys (L) from turning properly.
STEP 4: INSTALL ROPE ORGANIZER; RAFTERS RUNNING FRONT-TO-BACK
A. MOUNT RISER BOARD AND DRILL HOLES
IMPORTANT! Use smaller drill bit in this step.
FRONT WALL
B. ASSEMBLE ROPE ORGANIZER
DIAGRAM 9
Mount 2" x 6" x 7" (50 mm x 152 mm x 180 mm) riser
board on front mounting board centered between the
two pigtail lag screws (B). Drill
5
/ 32 " (4 mm) holes.
Always wear safety glasses. Attach riser boards using
two
1
/ 4 " (6 mm) lag bolts (l) and washers (J) (included).
Do not overtighten.
DIAGRAM 8. Hold rope organizer plate (K) on riser board near
the side toward the front wall. Use plate as template to mark
center holes. Drill two
5
/ 32 " (4 mm) holes.
Front
wall
Top
plate
Pigtail lag
screw
Pigtail lag
screw
Rope
organizer
Welded
screw eye
Front mounting board
DIAGRAM 12. If distance
to front wall is less than
distance needed to lift
SUP, move the welded
screw eye (A) along the
front wall until distance
2 is equal to distance 3
(see Diagram 11).
DIAGRAM 11. Distance 2 must be equal or somewhat
greater than distance 3. See chart below. For a larger view,
see Diagram 3 (page 6).
If distance 2 is distance 3 will be If distance 2 is distance 3 will be
10 10 14 6
11 915 5
12 816 4
13 717 3
When distance 2 is much greater than 3, purchase longer rope
for drop ropes (H) to maximize distance SUP can be lowered.
A. INSTALL WELDED SCREW EYE (A)
PLACEMENT ON FRONT WALL
If distance to front wall is still too short, consider
running block and tackle to the side of to the SUP
instead of lengthwise.
SEE APPENDIX—PAGE 19.
LEADING BLOCK AND TACKLE TO SIDE WALL
MAXIMIZING LOWERING OF SUP
You may want to lower SUP to floor or onto sawhorses.
If distance 2 is much greater than 3, the distance SUP
can be lowered will be limited by length of rope supplied.
Drill a
7
/ 32 " (5.5 mm) hole into top plate of garage for mounting
welded screw eye. Always wear safety glasses. Screw welded
screw eye into top plate until threads just disappear into top
plate. Do not overtighten. See procedure and warnings for
Install Pigtail Lag Screws.
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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PART 2: ASSEMBLY FOR RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
STEP 1: Determine Hoister location Page 11 - 12
STEP 2: Install mounting boards Page 13
STEP 3: Install pigtail lag screws Page 13 - 14
STEP 4: Install rope organizer Page 14
STEP 5: Assemble Hoister system Page 15
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Mounting boards
2" X 4"
(50 mm x 100 mm)
for mounting organizer –
no riser board used
Alternate position for rafters that run sideways.
Front
wall
2" x 6"
50 mm x 152 mm
Rafters
Organizer
VIEWED FROM BELOW
Pigtail lag screw (B)
with pulley (D)
Long black
drop ropes
(H)
Short black
drop ropes
(H)
Webbing straps (E)
Welded
screw eye
(A)
Rope organizer on 2" x 4" x 6"
(50 mm x 100 mm x 1.83 m) board
Pulleys (L) Plates (K) Lag bolts (I) Washers (J)
Shackle
(C)
Single black/red
hoisting rope
(F)
Garage door
Front wall
Cleat
(G1)
2" x 6" x 6'
(50 mm x 152 mm x 1.82 m)
mounting boards
Block and tackle (G)

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Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
A. PLAN INSTALLATION
Pull car into garage with SUP on car rack.
DIAGRAM 13. Plan to position SUP above car with clearance to
open garage door. If Hoister is mounted too close to garage door,
there may not be clearance to open door. Mounted too far forward,
SUP may not balance or lower onto car.
STEP 1: DETERMINE HOISTER LOCATION; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
OPTION 1. Above garage door: Make sure there is enough
clearance to lift and store SUP above open garage door.
OPTION 2. Below garage door: Use if not enough clearance for
above garage door storage (Option 1). SUP has clearance to lift
and store below open garage door.
STORAGE OPTIONS
Measure height of object. Make sure SUP can be
stored above or below the open garage door.
Measure length of SUP. Plan to position Hoister
so garage door can open with object lowered.

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DIAGRAM 14. Center SUP under mounting points.
Position mounting boards so lifted object is balanced.
STEP 1 CONTINUED: DETERMINE HOISTER LOCATION; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
Opened
garage door
WARNING! Do not screw into laminated rafters.
They are not intended to accept fasteners. Consult
rafter maker for recommendations. Screwing into
laminated rafters may considerably weaken system,
causing load to fall and cause an accident.
Garage
door
Front
wall
2
3
1Ceiling
B. PLAN LOCATION OF MOUNTING BOARDS
Mounting boards are used to position Hoister
directly above object to be lifted.
7806 Hoister (200 lb/91 kg system) requires
mounting boards to span minimum three rafters.
Note: Mounting boards may not be necessary for
installation in ceiling with exposed rafters. In ceilings
with exposed rafters, system can be installed on
rafters. Position Hoister directly above object to
be lifted. If installing without mounting boards,
go to Step 3 (page 13).
Plan location of mounting boards and welded screw eye.
STEP 1B
1) Length of mounting boards.
________________________
(calculation above)
STEP 5A
2) Measurement from
center of 2" X 4" to
front wall. __________
3) Measurement from
2" X 4" to lowest drop point.
____________
If measurement 2 is less than
measurement 3, refer to step
5A Diagram 21 (page 15).
DIAGRAM 15. Check to make sure 2" x 6" boards are long enough.
Distance of 2" X 4" from front wall is important, as it affects the position of the welded screw eye in Step 5A (page 15).
2" x 4"
LOCATE CEILING MOUNTING BOARD POSITION
+ 8" (200 mm)
Tip: The distance does not have to be exactly 35%.
Greater distance is okay and distance for long,
lightweight objects can be less as stated above.
LENGTH OF 2" X 6" MOUNTING BOARDS
Length of mounting boards should be at least
35% of the object's length.
Exception: Length of mounting boards for long, lightweight
objects will be less than 35% of the object’s length.
Calculate length of mounting boards using formula or chart below.
_________________ x .35 = ______________________
Object length 35% Length of mounting board

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STEP 2: INSTALL MOUNTING BOARDS; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
DIAGRAM 16. Attach board for mounting organizer using
5
/ 16 "
(8 mm) 3
1
/ 2 " (90 mm) lag bolts and washers (not included).
See Step 3A to determine distance between mounting boards.
A. DRILL CEILING RAFTER ATTACHMENT POINTS
LOCATE AND DRILL CEILING RAFTERS
Mounting boards must attach to ceiling rafters (see
Diagram 16). On finished ceilings, locate rafters using
stud finder. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Mark
center of ceiling rafters. Drill
7
/ 32 " (5.5 mm) holes in a
straight line square to the rafters. Always wear safety
glasses. See Diagram 4 below.
STEP 3: INSTALL PIGTAIL LAG SCREWS; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
Pull vehicle into garage with object on car rack.
Disconnect automatic garage door.
A. DETERMINE PIGTAIL LAG SCREW (B) LOCATION
PULL VEHICLE INTO GARAGE
MARK LOCATION POINTS
Use plumb line to locate four lifting points on mounting
boards above vehicle.
Top
view
Rafter
center-to-center
distance
Mounting boards
2" X 4"
(50 mm x 100 mm)
for mounting organizer –
no riser board used
Alternate position for rafters that run sideways.
2" x 6"
50 mm x 152 mm
Rafters
Organizer
Front
wall
Note: Mount boards so that object width
is at or about 3/4" from inside edge.
Object Width
7
/32" (5.5 mm) hole in rafter
5/16" (8 mm) clearance hole in 2" x 6" mounting board
VIEWED FROM BELOW
SIDE VIEW
B. DRILL MOUNTING BOARD
Measure center-to-center distance between
7
/ 32 "(5.5 mm)
rafter holes. Mark distance on mounting boards. Mark
drill points in the center of board. Drill
5
/ 16 " (8 mm) holes
completely through the mounting boards.
C. ATTACH MOUNTING BOARDS TO CEILING
Attach mounting boards using
5
/ 16 " x 4" (8 mm x 10 mm)
lag bolts and washers (not included). Do not overtighten.
D. ATTACH 2" X 4" TO MOUNTING BOARDS
Hold 2" x 4" up to ends of mounting boards and mark
screw location on each side. Lower and drill 5/16" (8 mm)
holes. Hold 2" x 4" in place and mark holes in ends of
mounting boards. Leave room for pigtail lag screws
shown in Diagram 17. Drill a 7/32" (5.5 mm) hole in the
end of each mounting board. Attach 2" x 4" mounting
boards using
5
/ 16 " x 3
1
/ 2 " (8 mm x 90 mm) lag bolts and
washers (not included). Do not overtighten.
SUP
2"
(50 mm)
SUP width
2"
(50 mm)
Plumb lines
Ceiling
Front view
Plumb lines

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DIAGRAM 18. Install a pigtail lag screw (B) in each hole.
Threads should disappear into mounting board.
STEP 3 CONTINUED: INSTALL PIGTAIL LAG SCREWS; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
Top
thread
Top
thread
Mounting board
Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
Top
thread Top
thread
Mounting board Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
Top
thread
Top
thread
Mounting board
Mounting board
Overtightened
past top
thread
Mounting board
WARNING! Do not overtighten pigtail lag screw past
top thread. This can weaken fastener hold which can
considerably weaken system, causing load to fall and
cause an accident.
INSTALL PIGTAIL LAG SCREWS
View from
below
Mounting boards
Front
wall
2" x 6"
50 mm x 152 mm
2" X 4" (50 mm x 100 mm)
for mounting organizer –
no riser board used
Pigtail lag
screw holes
Rope organizer
plates (K)
Rope organizer
pulleys (L)
Washer (J)
Lag bolt
(I)
Washer (J)
Lag bolt
(I)
STEP 4: INSTALL ROPE ORGANIZER
B. ASSEMBLE ROPE ORGANIZER
DIAGRAM 17. Drill pigtail lag screw holes on 2" x 6" (50 mm x
152 mm) as shown.
A. DRILL HOLES FOR ORGANIZER
IMPORTANT! Use smaller drill bit in this step.
Use rope organizer plate (K) as a template to mark
holes on 2" x 4". See Diagram 17. Drill 5/32" (4 mm)
holes. Always wear safety glasses.
IMPORTANT! Do not overtighten bolts. This can keep
rope organizer pulleys (L) from turning properly.
DIAGRAM 19. Assemble rope organizer as shown in Diagram 17
using plate (K) and pulleys (L). Fasten to 2" x 4" (50 mm x 100 mm)
with lag bolts (I) and washers (J).
Do not use riser board.
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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Front
wall
Top
plate
Pigtail lag
screw
Pigtail lag
screw
Rope
organizer
Welded
screw eye
Front
mounting
board
DIAGRAM 21. If distance to front wall is less than distance needed
to lift SUP, move the welded screw eye (A) along the front wall
until distance 2 is equal to distance 3 (see Diagram 20).
Garage
door
Front
wall
2
3
1Ceiling
DIAGRAM 20. Distance 2 must be equal or somewhat
greater than distance 3. See chart below. For a larger view,
see Diagram 15 (page 12).
MAXIMIZING LOWERING OF SUP
You may want to lower object to floor or onto sawhorses.
If distance 2 is much greater than 3, the distance SUP can
be lowered will be limited by length of supplied rope.
If distance 2 is distance 3 will be If distance 2 is distance 3 will be
10 10 14 6
11 915 5
12 816 4
13 717 3
When distance 2 is much greater than 3, purchase longer rope
for drop ropes (H) to maximize distance SUP can be lowered.
A. INSTALL WELDED SCREW EYE (A)
PLACEMENT ON FRONT WALL
If distance to front wall is still too short, consider
running block and tackle to the side of the SUP
instead of lengthwise.
SEE APPENDIX—PAGE 19.
LEADING BLOCK AND TACKLE TO SIDE WALL
STEP 5: ASSEMBLE HOISTER SYSTEM; RAFTERS RUNNING SIDEWAYS
Drill a
7
/ 32 " (5.5 mm) hole into top plate of garage for mounting
welded screw eye. Always wear safety glasses. Screw welded
screw eye into top plate until threads just disappear into top
plate. Do not overtighten. See procedure and warnings for
Install Pigtail Lag Screws.
VIEWED FROM BELOW

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DIAGRAM 24. Single black/red
hoisting rope must face down.
*NOTE: Appearance of cleat (G1)
varies by system size. Refer to
system part number for specific
block and tackle cleat.
Top plate of front wall
Front view
Studs
DIAGRAM 23. Top plate of front wall.
Shackle (C)
Single black/red
hoisting rope (F)
Block and tackle cleat (G1)*
7801
7802
7803
7806
PART 3: FOR ALL ASSEMBLIES
STEP 6: ASSEMBLE HOISTER SYSTEM FOR ALL ASSEMBLIES
Front
wall
Ceiling
DIAGRAM 22. Avoid installing welded screw eye above tall shelves.
Rope must point down to lock.
B. ATTACH PULLEYS
Place one pulley (D) on each pigtail lag screw (B).
ATTACH BLOCK AND TACKLE (G)
Attach block and tackle system (G) to welded screw
eye (A) with shackle (C). Remove ring from shackle
like a key ring. Put pin through top of cleat (G1).
Put ring back on to secure shackle (C).
INSTALL WELDED SCREW EYE (A) ON FRONT WALL
Use stud finder to locate solid wood of top plate.
Drill
7
/ 32 " (5.5 mm) hole. Screw welded screw eye (A)
into top plate of front wall (near top of ceiling).
Welded screw eye (A)

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DIAGRAM 28. Using free end of rope from webbing strap eye,
retrace original figure-eight knot in reverse. Tightly cinch all four
strands of rope exiting the knot.
Tighten knots. See www.harken.com/Knots for further knot-
tying resources.
DIAGRAM 29. Align pigtail lag screws in direction of rope running
through pulley.
DIAGRAM 27. Tie a black drop rope to each webbing strap (E)
using a figure-eight knot. Pass free end of rope through the sewn
webbing strap eye.
DIAGRAM 26. Tie knots below top of SUP so it can be lifted
to ceiling. Adjust strap length in buckle as needed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Webbing strap eye
STEP 6 CONTINUED: ASSEMBLE HOISTER SYSTEM FOR ALL ASSEMBLIES
DIAGRAM 25. Put all four black drop ropes through organizer.
Put two shorter black drop ropes through pulleys (D) on mounting
board with rope organizer.
Put two longer black drop ropes through pulleys (D) on remaining
mounting board.
8
Webbing strap eye
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
C. INSTALL ROPE
D. ATTACH STRAPS TO ROPE
TIE ROPE TO WEBBING STRAPS
Keep knot as close to webbing strap (E) eye as possible.
POSITION WEBBING STRAPS
Place object in position under system. Place webbing
straps (E) under SUP to be lifted. Push buckles
together to lock.
E. ADJUSTING LIFTING SYSTEM
ALIGN SCREW EYES
LEVEL SUP
All webbing straps and ropes must have equal tension
to keep SUP level. Check by slowly pulling the black/red
hoisting rope (F).
To level SUP, adjust tension by moving knot
or adjusting webbing strap at buckle.
Long drop rope
Short
drop
rope
Short
drop
rope
Organizer
Pulley
(D)
Pulley
(D)
Pulley
(D)
Pulley
(D)
Block & tackle
Front
wall
Garage
door
Top
plate
Long drop rope
VIEWED FROM BELOW
FRONT VIEW
Tie knots below top of SUP
so load can be lifted to ceiling.
SUP
Ceiling

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Locked
Lowering
(cleat open)
DIAGRAM 30. Locked (left): Single black/red hoisting rope (F) pointed
straight down locks cleat. Open (right): Angled rope opens cleat.
Locked
Rope (F) down
Open
Rope (F) angled
STEP 7: OPERATING HOISTER SYSTEM FOR ALL ASSEMBLIES
Tip: Use gloves to protect hands.
WARNING! Disable garage door opener when
installing, raising, or lowering the Hoister.
Do not raise or lower with anyone standing
under object. Keep area below Hoister clear.
If the load falls it can cause an accident.
WARNING! Hang coiled rope where it will not
accidentally snag on persons or vehicle. Keep
coiled rope out of reach of children. Damage
or injury can result if rope is angled away from
wall with some tension; the object can come
down very quickly and cause an accident.
WARNING! When operating system, make sure
area below object is clear of persons. If object
comes down too quickly, this can cause an accident.
WARNING! Stop pulling as soon as object contacts
ceiling, or webbing strap knots stop at pulley (D).
Damage or injury can result from forcing the
system. If in doubt, stop hoisting, allow cleat to
lock by angling rope down. Stand back to see if
object is raised to the maximum, or if something
is jamming rope or object.
CAUTION! Avoid injury, do not let rope slip
through hands. Angle rope to wall to lock rope.
WARNING! Do not use this product for human
suspension. Components can fail causing person
to fall, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
With rope pointed down, the cleat will lock the rope.
Angle to release. Repeat until object is at desired height.
A. RAISE SUP
Hoist in a series of pulls. Pull single black/red hoisting
rope (F) straight down.
B. STORE SUP
With object in raised position, make sure single black/
red hoisting rope (F) is securely locked in cleat with
rope pointed down (Diagram 21). Coil loose rope end.
Tip: For additional security, use two
5
/ 16 " (8 mm) polyester safety
ropes. Securely tie ends to pigtail lag screws under object, parallel
with webbing straps (E). Remove safety ropes before lowering object.
C. LOWER SUP
Securely grip rope, apply tension, and angle it away
from front wall. Bring arm up to let rope out and then
back toward the wall to lock the rope. Repeat until SUP
is at desired height.

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WARRANTYAPPENDIX
MAINTENANCE
Inspect rope (H and F), knots, and straps (E)
regularly for signs of chafe, wearing, or UV damage.
Replace immediately. Inspect knots for signs of
slipping. When attaching top, inspect webbing strap
buckles (E) to make sure spring clip functions properly.
Replace rope and hardware with Harken parts only.
WARRANTY
What is covered – This warranty covers defects in
materials or workmanship.
Who is covered – The original purchaser.
For how long – Harken products are warranted for five
(5) years from the date of purchase.
After the end of any specific warranty period noted
above, HARKEN MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states, or if you live outside the U.S.,
some countries, do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to you.
What is not covered – This warranty does not cover
any product that was: improperly installed; inadequately
inspected after installation; improperly maintained;
used in any application for which it was not intended;
used under load conditions exceeding the rating or
other recommendations published in the Harken
catalog; or subject to misuse, negligence, accident,
or unauthorized modification or repair. Ropes, buckles
and webbing are also not covered. Labor charges are
not covered. Separate warranty provisions may be
available from vendors on some of the above products.
Contact Harken for this warranty information.
CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
ARE NOT RECOVERABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
How to get service – If something goes wrong,
contact Harken directly or your local Harken dealer
to arrange for warranty assistance. Your dealer has
Harken warranty return guidelines that provide you
with exact return procedures, depending on the product
involved. We will need, in writing, your name, address,
phone number, date of purchase, product involved,
application, an explanation of the defect, and conditions
under which the product was used. We are fair and we
do care when Harken products do not perform.
MAINTENANCE
BLOCK AND TACKLE RUNNING TO SIDE WALL
Rafters running front-to-back
Lead block and tackle at 90 degrees to a
conventional direction.
Block and tackle Organizer mounted to 2" X 4"
Block and tackle Organizer mounted to 2" X 6"
(50 mm x 152 mm)
(50 mm x 100 mm)
Use 2" X 6" (50 mm x 152 mm) mounting boards.
Mount the organizer on a 2" X 6" X 7" (50 mm x
152 mm x 180 mm) riser board.
Mount pigtail lag screws to 2" X 6" (50 mm x 152 mm)
mounting boards similar to Diagram 16 (page 13),
except block and tackle goes to side wall of garage.
Use a 2" X 4" (50 mm x 100 mm) as shown to mount
the organizer.
Rafters running sideways
Front
wall
Front
wall

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