HydroHoist HarborHoist G1.5 User manual

BY HYDROHOIST BOATLIFTS
OWNER’S MANUAL
US PATENT # 6,422,167 B1
REVISED: June 21st 2018
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Thank You
We would like to a moment to thank you for purchasing a HarborHoistTM G1.5 lift. We
believe our lifts are the easiest to use on the market today and know that your new lift
will give you many years of trouble free service. The following pages will provide you
the necessary information for maintaining your new lift, as well as instructions on its
use. Your new HarborHoistTM G1.5 lift is the result of extensive research, design and de-
velopment in environments where corrosion, marine growth, and severe weather en-
courage lifting boats out of the water to help protect your investment. As the leader in
the industry, the HarborHoistTM G1.5 lift offers features provided exclusively by Hy-
droHoist ® Marine Group.
WARNING: Do not operate lift without the ini-
tial control setup. Damage to your lift or boat
can result from NOT programming controller
properly. Consult certified installer or factory
for initial set-up

CONTROLLER FUNCTIONALITY
UP=Raises lift
DOWN=Lowers li
STOP=Stops all controller funcons
LEVEL=Levels the li within ± 0.5 degrees aer li is up
UP + DOWN= Holding for 5 seconds sets zero-level reference point
LEVEL + DOWN= Holding for 5 seconds opens all valves to release all air in tanks. Not recommended
to preform this operaon with boat on li!
LEVEL + UP= Holding for 5 seconds opens all valves and turns on blower. Used to quickly raise li in wa-
ter. DO NOT perform with boat on li!

INITIAL CONTROL SET-UP
MUST BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO LIFT OPERATION AND/OR ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A BOAT:
The Harbor Hoist controller is sold in two conguraons, with either an internal or ex-
ternal leveling sensor. This depends on the size of li and dock conguraon.
Each have an unique setup processes if you do not know which you have please contact
your installer or Harbor Hoist customer service support.
Internal Level Sensor Setup:
STEP 1: Determine the control posion of the boat: Starboard or Port
A: While facing the control if the front of the boat is to the right, it is Starboard.
B: While facing the control if the front of the boat is to the le, it is Port.
STEP 2: Program the control in relaon to boat placement
A: For a Starboard control placement: press STOP and UP at the same me unl the Starboard LED
lights.
For a Port control placement: press STOP and DOWN at the same me unl the Port LED lights.
B: When the corresponding LED light (starboard/port) remains on, the control is set.
C: PRECAUTIONARY NOTE: If the valves actuate (open), press STOP and begin again.
STEP 3: Program the control level
A: Press the UP buon; this will raise the li to its highest point.
B: Each tank must be bubbling from the relief hole before hing STOP.
If a tank does not bubble out hit STOP and zero the control.
-To zero the control, push and hold the UP and DOWN buons at the same me unl the 5 valve
LED’s ash.
-Press UP, and allow addional me for all tanks to bubble from the relief holes; only then press
STOP.
-To zero the control, push and hold the UP and DOWN buons at the same me unl the 5 valve
LED’s ash.
C: Your li is now set and ready to use.

External Level Sensor Setup:
Step 1: Before raising the li for the rst me, the zero-level reference point
must be programmed. This reference point will remain in permanent
memory unl reset by user.
Step 2: Remove all air from tanks and see if li is level or the distance from
water to the top of walkway is equal on all corners of li. If not level, move
an adjustable weight to high side of li to make level. (Approximately 40
pounds might be needed to level li.)
Step 3: When the li is level and the HarborHoist Controllers POWER light
is ashing press UP and DOWN at the same me and hold for 5 seconds.
Aer 5 seconds, the PORT and STARBOARD light will ash and the zero
-level reference is set.
NOTE: If your level sensor ever loses communicaon with the controller the middle PORT
and STARBOARD LED’s will ash together rapidly. Contract your local dealer or Harbor
Hoist customer service support for assistance.

General Operation
Familiarize yourself with the Control Box. We have created a simple to use 4 BUTTON user interface,
consisng of a UP, STOP, DOWN, and LEVEL buons. These are the basic funcons for the oper-
ang the HarborHoistTM G1.5 li. Internal to the Control are state of the art valve controls and circuitry
that will insure that your li comes up level each and every me you li your boat from the water.
Lowering the Li:
• Make sure the Power LED is illuminated and ashing
• Press the DOWN buon. This will open the valves.
• Allow the li to submerge (Walkways will remain above water)
• Une li safety lines from boat
• Everyone may board the boat aer the boat clears the li
Raising the Li:
• Float boat into established pick up posion on li
• Tie o safety lines to the boat
• Everyone must exit the boat before liing.
• Press UP buon
• Once the li is fully raised, air bubbles will be visible exing from all tanks.
• Press STOP on Control
Leveling the Li:
In the raise funcon the controller will keep the li within ±2 degrees for speed of operaon. If the li
needs to be leveled once all the way up, press the yellow LEVEL buon and the li will automacally
level the li. The controller will release air our of the appropriate tank(s) to level the li within ± 0.5 de-
grees.
Beyond Level Limits Lockout:
In the instance where the li would get out of level by ±10 degrees or greater, which could occur over
me do to a burping reacon or if the air system springs a leak, the controller will lock itself out and not
allow any addional funconality . The CENTER PORT and STARBOARD LED’s on the controller will ash
back and forth. To UNLOCK CONTROLLER:
• Press STOP buon to clear lockout error
• Press LEVEL and DOWN buons together and hold for 5 seconds. All PORT and STARBOARD LED’s will
turn on indicang all air valves are open allowing the li to submerge. When the li is completely
submerged you can then re-li the vessel by pressing the UP buon
If this issue persists have the air system inspected for leaks.

Safety Tips
• Test GFCI on a monthly basis
To test:
• Plug in cord to power source
• Observe Light is on
• Push “test” bserve light is o
• Press “reset” and verify light is on
• Keep GFCI and plug out of water
• Keep Children away
• Do not overload the li.
• Do not allow yourself to be distracted or walk away from the li during operaon.
• Make sure bilge pump is set for automac.
NOTE: Signicant water accumulaon in the bilge may overload the li.
• Make sure any ballast tanks are empty before liing the boat.
• Li is not designed for liing people.
• No persons should be under the boat while it is in the suspended posion.
• Weight must be distributed equally side to side and bow to stern before liing, Otherwise the boat
will not center properly and appear to be crooked on the li.
TEST
RESET
INDICATOR
LIGHT

Preventative Maintenance
• Because of the harsh environments in which the HarborHoistTM G1.5 can be installed, it is very important
to inspect your HarborHoistTM occasionally to ensure it is at peak performance. On a monthly basis in-
spect the following:
• GFI trips and resets properly when the TEST and RESET buons are pressed.
• All air hoses are rmly aached and there are no apparent leaks present.
• All the aluminum components are structurally sound and no heavy corrosion is visible.
• The wood hull pads are structurally sound with no severe cracking.
• All mounng / aachment brackets are secure.
• If rope mooring is used, inspect the ropes for any issues that may compromise the integrity.
• Most importantly, run your blower fan at least once a month even during the o season. Press UP
buon on the control and let it run about a minute to help keep the motor contacts and brushes clean.
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