HydroHoist HydroPort EXTREME User manual

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
2003268 Rev D
915 W. Blue Starr Dr. Claremore, OK 74017
[phone]
HydroPort
EXTREME®

Introduction - I
HydroHoist Marine Group®
HydroHoist® Marine Group
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HydroHoist® Marine Group
Safety Notice
TO ENSURE CONSUMER SAFETY, HYDROHOIST MARINE GROUP HAS INSTALLED IN THE CONTROL UNIT’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AN
AC GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) DEVICE WHICH IS TO BE USED IN SERIES WITH THE USER’S PRIMARY AC POWER
SOURCE. THE GFCI IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFT AND IS DESIGNED TO OFFER A LIMITED MEASURE OF
PROTECTION TO THE USER AGAINST HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS OR SHOCKS SHOULD THEY OCCUR.
THE USER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING WARNING:
WARNING!
IF USER DISABLES THE CONTROL UNIT’S GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) DEVICE,
HE IS IN DIRECT CONFLICT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION. DISABLING THE GFCI COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATH.
BEFORE CONNECTING AC POWER TO THE CONTROL UNIT, BE CERTAIN THAT THE PRIMARY AC
POWER SUPPLY MEETS ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES.
ANY INQUIRIES CONCERNING THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) DEVICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HYDROHOIST MARINE GROUP
915 WEST BLUE STARR DRIVE
CLAREMORE, OK USA 74017
PHONE [phone]
OFFICE HOURS M-F 8AM TO 5PM CT

CONTENTS
Getting Started - Section 1
Assembly - Section 2
Installation - Section 3
Operating Instructions - Section 4
Trouble Shooting - Section 5
Parts List - Section 6
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HydroPort® Extreme®

Getting Started
Sec. 1 Pg. 1
Assembly Platform Assembly can be performed on land, trailer, or water.
Tools A list of tools needed for hoist assembly is given below. In addition to these, tools for boat
dock preparation, dock bumper removal, etc. may also be required.
 1/2” Drive Ratchet (minimum 9 inch handle length for leverage)
 Electric Drill/Impact
 1/2” Drill Bit
 3/8” Drill Bit
 3/4” Deep Well Socket
 9/16” Deep Well Socket
 3/4” Open-end or Combination Wrenches
 9/16” Open-end or Combination Wrenches
 #2 Phillips Screwdriver
 Drift Pin or other hole aligning tool
 5/32 Hex Key
 J-Hook Connecting Kit Tool (4154029)
 Large Hammer (3 or 4 lb. shop hammer is best)
 Knife or tool for cutting
 Measuring Tape
 (2) 15/16” Open-end or Combination Wrenches (if using HD Dock Bracket)
 15/16” Deep Well Socket (if using HD Dock Bracket)
Symbols &
Conventions
All references to the LEFT or RIGHT are considered to be facing forward, as if driving a pwc
on to the platform. Left is Port side, Right is Starboard side.
Parts are occasionally described as LEFT or RIGHT to identify their opposing construction, not
location on the hoist.
All numbers in brackets [ ] after part names refer to the item numbers on the assembly
illustrations within the manual.
Getting Started
End of Section 1
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HydroPort® Extreme®

Assembly
Sec. 2 Pg. 1
Step Procedure
1.1 Insert the Bow Bumper [2] into the Main Body. Place washer [3] on shoulder bolt [4] and insert through bow stop [2] for
all four locations. The shoulder bolt will thread into the insert in the platform body [1]. Tighten the 4 bolts.
1.2 Slide axle [6] through wheel [5] with at least 1 Spacer [8] placed on the outside side of the wheel and 1 washer [9] on the
inside side of the wheel. Additional Spacer(s) (Max 2) can be added to custom fit the rollers to the specific water craft.
Place axle retainer [7] on each end of the axle. Snap the axle assembly into the platform body [1] axle cavities. The unit
comes pre-assembled for the most common setup. Additional axle locations are provided to custom fit the platform to
your craft. Additional axle assembly components can be purchased if additional wheels are desired.
1.3 Place cap plug [10] in mooring cavity. Insert screw [11] through cap plug [10] and thread into insert in the cavity. Tighten
until snug. DO NOT overtighten, the screw only needs to be tight enough to retain the cap plug.
Assembly Instructions
Notes:
Steps 1.1-1.3 are completed on purchased unit.
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
Fig A. Fig C.
Fig B.
1.
Fig. B.
7. 8.
5.
6.
9.
2.
4.
3.
ITEM
NO.
QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 HP EXTREME BODY- BLUE/TAN ( FOAM FILLED)
2 1 4154008 BOW STOP- HP EXTREME
3 4 2090243 WASHER - FW - 5/16" - SS
4 4 4154023 SHOULDER BOLT, HP EXTREME 1/4-20 X 1.5 LONG X 5/16 DIA
514 4154004 5X2 WHEEL, HP EXTREME
614 4154005 AXLE, HP EXTREME
728 4154006 AXLE RETAINER, HP EXTREME
842 4154007 SPACER - WHEEL - HP EXTREME
914 400334 WASHER - FLAT 1/8 in. THICK BLACK PLASTIC AXLE SPACER
10 44154009 CAP PLUG - MOORING - HP EXTREME
11 44150008 SCREW - 1/4IN. - 20 X .75 316 SS
Fig D.
Fig. C.
Fig. D. 11.
10.

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 1
Step Procedure
1.1 Insert mooring plug [2] into mooring cavity in port body [1].
1.2 Hook mooring bracket [3] into the recess in the bottom of the platform body [1]. Pivot the bracket up against the port
body. The bolt in item [2] should fit through the slot in the bracket [3]
1.3 Place the flat washer [4] and lock washer [5] on the bolt. Thread the nut [6] onto the bolt and tighten the bolt until the
bracket is snug against the port body. Do not tighten over 73 ft-lbs.
Installation Instructions
Floating Dock
Fig E.
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
ITEM
NO. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 4154000/4154001 HP EXTREME BODY—BLUE/TAN
2 2 4154012 MOORING PLUG 5/8-11 THREADED, HP EXTREME
3 2 4154017 FLOATING MOORING, HP EXTREME
4 2 2090212 WASHER - FLAT 5/8 in. GALV
5 2 2090707 WASHER - LOCK 5/8 in. GALV
6 2 2090140 NUT - HEX - 5/8-11 18-8 SS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 2
Installation Instructions
Fixed Dock / Wall
Fig F.
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
ITEM
NO. QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 4154000/4154001 HP EXTREME BODY—BLUE/TAN
2 2 4154012 MOORING PLUG 5/8-11 THREADED, HP EXTREME
3 2 4154018 FIXED MOORING, HP EXTREME
4 2 2090212 WASHER - FLAT 5/8 in. GALV
5 2 2090707 WASHER - LOCK 5/8 in. GALV
6 2 2090140 NUT - HEX - 5/8-11 18-8 SS
Step Procedure
1.1 Insert mooring plug [2] into mooring cavity in port body [1].
1.2 Hook mooring bracket [3] into the recess in the bottom of the platform body [1]. Pivot the bracket up against the port
body. The bolt in item [2] should fit through the slot in the bracket [3]
1.3 Place the flat washer [4] and lock washer [5] on the bolt. Thread the nut [6] onto the bolt and tighten the bolt until the
bracket is snug against the port body. Do not tighten over 73 ft-lbs.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 3
Installation Instructions
Floating Dock
Fig G.
MUST ANCHOR TOP OF BRACKET
Step Procedure
2.1
Drill four 3/8” holes into dock face and attach the Extended Hinge Mooring Plate [1]. If using the HD Dock Brack-
et [3] with the Hinge Mooring Plate, holes will only need to be drilled if using thru-bolt method (Fig. 1 image 3) of
dock bracket connection. NOTE: IT IS UP TO THE INSTALLER TO DETERMINE IF THE ATTACHMENT
IS STRONG ENOUGH . ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT MAY BE NECESSARY IN ROUGH WATER.
2.2
Bolt the Floating Mooring Link [2] to either Hinge Mooring Plate [1] as shown. It is best to bolt Mooring Link to
the nearest hole to its natural floating position, not less than 5” above the water level. Do not overtighten to the point
the bracket clamps the link.
Fig I. (OPTIONAL)
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
Fig H.
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
14150170 EXTENDED HINGE MOORING PLATE 2
24154017 FLOATING MOORING, HP EXTREME 2
35049000 DOCK BRACKET HEAVY DUTY—CAST 2
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
32
1

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 4
Step Procedure
2.3 When attaching the Floating Mooring Bracket for side-mounted application remove the mooring cap plugs from the
side that the mooring will be attached to. Reinstall the mooring cap plugs into the front mount mooring plug cavities.
2.4
Attach the appropriate brackets to the dock. Connect the port to the dock bracket by either bolting the floating dock
bracket to the Hinge mooring plate as shown or by connecting the pipe through the bracket ring for the fixed
dock\wall mounting option. If using the floating dock bracket kit shown, it is recommended to install the connecting
bolt 1 hole below the position where the port naturally floats. The port should sit level when the craft is sitting on the
docking platform. If it leans away from the dock/walkway then remove the pwc and install the bolt an additional hole
lower until the platform sits relatively level with the pwc on the platform.
Installation Instructions
Side Mount (Floating shown)
Fig J.
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 5
Step Procedure
2.1
Alt
Attach the Universal Dock Bracket [1] to the dock as shown (3 different methods
are illustrated). NOTE: IT IS UP TO THE INSTALLER TO DETERMINE IF
THE ATTACHMENT IS STRONG ENOUGH. ADDITIONAL REINFORCE-
MENT MAY BE NECESSARY IN ROUGH WATER.
2.2
Alt
Insert the 4” SCH 80 PVC Pipe [5] through the Universal Dock Bracket [1] and
the fixed mooring bracket [6]. Bolt together as shown in Fig K and tighten until
the PVC Pipe is held firmly in place.
Installation Instructions
Fixed Dock \ Wall Installation
Fig K.
Fig N.
Fig M.
Fig O.
(OPTIONAL)
Fig L.
(OPTIONAL)
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
ITEM # PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
14150160 UNIVERSAL DOCK BRACKET FIXED/FLOATING 2
23151500 RISER PLATE (OPTIONAL) 2
33151600 LAGGING PLATE 2
43151200 REINFORCING BACK PLATE 2
53151300 4” SCH 80 PVC PIPE 48” 2
64154018 FIXED MOORING, HP EXTREME 2
75049000 HEAVY DUTY DOCK BRACKET (OPTIONAL) 2
5.
6. 1.

Step Procedure
3.1
Assemble parts as shown below. The front shows how the links will appear when installed, the rear shows the
links assembled for installation. The top and bottom links are connected by the long bolt but not tightened.
3.2
The top link (the shorter of the 2 links without the threaded insert) can be placed in the mooring plug cavity on
the first port and the bolt placed through the hole. The lower link can then be threaded onto the bottom of the
bolt leave the lower link very loose.
Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 6
Installation Instructions
Connecting Units
Fig P.
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 7
Step Procedure
3.3 Float the second port over to the port with the connecting links, pull the top plugs up just enough to clear the top
of the port. The bottom links should still be loose enough to clear the bottom. Once the ports are close enough to-
gether you can lower the top links so that they rest in the cavities created by the mooring plug cavities. The top
should look like the front connect link set in Figure Q.
3.4
Insert the tool between ports and hook the lower link, the tool will help you manipulate the lower link and align it
with the cavities in the bottom of the port, pull the tool up to hold the link in the cavities. This will allow you to
tighten the bolt up without having the lower link spin.
3.5 Tighten the bolts up until the upper and lower connecting links are snug. Do not overtighten .
Installation Instructions
Connecting Units
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
Fig Q.

Installation
Sec. 3 Pg. 8
Strap Hook Installation
Fig R.
HydroHoist ® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
NOTE:
TEMPORARY ATTACHMENT
CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
PROVIDING SECURE
ATTACHMENT.

Operating Instructions
Sec. 4 Pg. 1
Operating Instructions
Loading ( WARNING: Only load PWC when HP EXTREME® is unoccupied.)
1. Approach HP EXTREME at idle speed only.
2. Position bow of PWC between entry rollers as centered as possible.
3. Apply necessary throttle to drive upon the platform until the bow of PWC rests on the
bow bumper of HP EXTREME.
4. To secure the PWC, dismount from the watercraft and connect the strap hook through
the front mooring eyelet of PWC.
Launching
1. Release strap hook from front mooring eyelet of PWC.
2. Board PWC and shift weight towards rear of watercraft.
3. Apply a rocking motion to initiate the launch.
4. If PWC will not launch after rocking motion is applied, exit the PWC and move to the
side of the HP EXTREME. Grasp the handlebars and seat of the PWC and push back.
Once the PWC starts to move, board the PWC and apply rocking motion.
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®

Trouble Shooting
Sec. 5 Pg. 1
CONDITION:
I can’t get my PWC to stay on the HP EXTREME when I pull on to the platform
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
A.) Coming in too fast
B.) The PWC’s weight is to far too the rear of the craft.
C.) Wheel Locations
CORRECTION:
A.) Try to just touch the bow of your PWC to the front of the unit and gently throttle on.
When a PWC rides up on the bow bumper it slides back down and that momentum can take
the craft off of the lift.
B.) Adjust the wheels so that the forward wheel are wider than the wheels at the rear, this will
cause the front of the craft to sit lower in the port than the rear. This change will help the craft
stay on the port on load, however it will make unloading a little more difficult.
C) If using the floating mooring bracket, the mounting position can be moved down one hole
in the bracket, which will also change the way the craft sits when on the platform.
Trouble Shooting
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
CONDITION:
I can’t get my PWC off the HP EXTREME
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
A.) The PWC’s weight is sitting too far forward
B.) The Platform is mounted too low in the front
C.) Wheel Locations
CORRECTION:
A.) Adjust the wheels so that the forward wheels are narrower than the wheels at the rear, this
will cause the front of the craft to sit higher in the port than the rear. This change will help the
craft roll off the port on launch, however it may make loading a little more difficult due to the
ease of roll off.
B) If using the floating mooring bracket, the mounting position can be moved up one hole in
the bracket, which will also change the way the craft sits when on the platform. The effects
are similar to changing the wheel position
C) Additional wheel and axle sets can be purchased to put in the additional wheel pocket
locations. This will reduce the weight per wheel making the PWC easier to roll.

Parts List
Parts List
Sec. 6 Pg. 1
HydroHoist® Marine Group
Model: HYDROPORT® EXTREME®
Kit# 4154000/4154001 (Blue/Tan) HP
EXTREME Plaorm Only - No Mooring Part # Qty.
HP Extreme - Main Body 1
Bow Stop 4154008 1
Washer– FW—5/16—SS 2090243 4
Shoulder Bolt—1/4-20 x 1.5 4154023 4
5x2 Wheel 4154004 14
Axle 4154005 14
Axle Retainer 4154006 28
Spacer—Wheel 4154007 42
Washer—Flat 1/8” Thick Plasc 400334 14
Cap Plug—Mooring 4154009 4
Screw—1/4”-20 X .75 316 SS 4150008 4
Fixed Mooring (4154027) Part # Qty.
Fixed Mooring 4154018 2
Bolt - Hex Head - 1/2" x 3 1/2" 2090590 4
Bolt - Hex Head - 1/2" x 1/2" 2090507 4
Nut - Hex - 1/2"-13 Galv 2090111 8
Washer - FW - 1/2" Galv 2090209 4
Washer - LW - 1/2" Galv 2090705 8
Washer—Flat—5/8 Galv 2090212 2
Lock Washer—5/8 Galv 2090707 2
Nut—Hex—5/8-11 18-8 SS 2090140 2
Reinforcing Back Plate 3151200 2
Mooring Plug 5/8-11 Threaded 4154012 2
Mooring Pipe 3151300 2
Dock Bracket - Fixed 4150160 2
Strap Hook—HP2 4150085 1
Floang Mooring (4154025) Part # Qty.
Nut - Hex - 3/8" Galv 2090107 8
Nut - Hex - 1/2" Galv 2090111 4
Nut - Hex - 1/2" Plated 2090122 2
Washer - FW - 3/8" 2090206 4
Bolt Hex Hd - 3/8" x 1 1/2" 2090503 8
Bolt Hex Hd - 1/2" x 1 1/2" 2090507 4
Bolt Hex Hd - 1/2" x 6 1/2" 2090524 2
Washer - LW - 3/8" 2090704 8
Washer - LW - 1/2" 2090705 4
Washer—Flat—5/8” Galv 2090212 2
Lock Washer—5/8 Galv 2090707 2
Nut—Hex—5/8-11 18-8 SS 2090140 2
Floang Mooring, HP Extreme 4154017 2
Mooring Plug 5/8-11 Threaded 4154012 2
Extended Hinge Mooring Plate 4150170 2
Strap Hook—HP2 4150085 1
Connecng Kit (4154028) Part # Qty.
Boom Plug Connecon Threaded 4154015 2
Top Plug 4154016 2
Bolt—Hex Head 1/2-13 x 16 3/4 18-8 SS 4150010 2
Kit—Wheel HP Extreme (4154030) Part # Qty.
5x2 Wheel 4154004 1
Axle 4154005 1
Axle Retainer 4154006 2
Spacer - Wheel 4154007 3
Washer—Flat 1/8” Thick Plasc 400334 1