HydroHoist Side-Tie B Series User manual

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Side-Tie “B”
™
®
Pub. 8/24/04
MODEL
9/12/15/17B-MODEL
HydroHoist Boat Lifts
HydroHoist International, Inc.
P.O. Box 1286 Claremore, OK USA 74018
1-800-825-3379

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TO ENSURE CONSUMER SAFETY, HYDROHOIST INTERNATIONAL, INC., 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
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CONTENTS
Introduction to B-Model
Parts List - Section 1
Lift Dimensions - Section 2
Assembly Visuals/Exploded - Section 3
Getting Started - Section 4
Site Preparation & Lift Data Sheet - Section 5
Assembly - Section 6
Installation - Section 7
Final Adjustments - Section 8
Trouble Shooting - Section 9
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Introduction - I
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Introduction to B-Model
The first objective when building a HydroHoist B-Model lift is to become acquainted with the different configurations and
sizes. An example of the nomenclature of the B-Model lifts would be BL-09-2AF-2T-STD. The descriptions for these abbreviations
are as follows.
•BL = Abbreviation for B-Model Lifts
•09 = Capacity of Lift in 1000’s of lbs. B-Models come in 9000,12000,15000,17000 lb capacities
•2AF = Signifies how many adjustable frames the lift has. B-Models can be 2 or 3 adjustable frames depending on size and hull
pad configuration
•2T = Signifies how many tanks the lift has. B-Models come in 2T and 4T configurations
•STD = Denotes frame width. There is STD = standard. WD = wide, and XWD = extra wide.
Other examples of commonly used abbreviations are:
•HP = Hull Pads
Nomenclature
Manual Walkthrough
This Installation Manual will guide you through the steps taken to successfully install a B-Model lift. The illustrations are
done in such a way to show how the component being discussed is installed and may not reflect exactly the lift you are installing.
For instance, all of the details in Fig C1-2AF-2T-WD Exploded apply to all lifts but the hull support shown is used in 9000 and
12000 B-Models. The illustration in Fig C2-3AF-4T-XWD Exploded show the hull support that is used on 15000 and 17000 B-
Models. This is one example of how you will have to be able distinguish which illustrations apply to the lift that you are installing
and which illustrations do not. Figures D1-D4 show the most common configurations for each lift to try and clear up any ambigui-
ties that there may be. Also, the optional Centering Guides and Counterweight are left out of the assembly illustrations and are
shown at the end of the Section 6-Assembly.
Important Notice
The Tank Band Settings given in this manual are generic. The distances between any frames with hull pads attached must
be maintained but freedom is given on 3 frame lifts for the front frame placement if another position better suits the boat. Flexibility
is also given for the positioning of the tanks relative to the frames. This dimension should be specific to the boat being lifted. In
general a boats center of gravity (Cg) is approximately 1/3 of the total length. So on a 36’ boat its Cg would be 12’ from the tran-
som. In some cases, such as multiple engine configurations, the Cg is shifted further towards the transom. In these cases the Cg is
usually 1/4 of the total length. So a 40’ multiple engine boat would have a Cg approximately 10’ from the transom. These equations
should be applied to the specific boat being lifted and the Tank Band Settings should be adjusted accordingly. On two tank lifts this
is easily done by verifying that the center of the tanks is aligned with where the approximate Cg of the boat will be when it is posi-
tioned on the lift. The 4T lifts are more difficult but the smaller tanks stay fixed relative to the frames so the outer tanks are the ones
that need to be adjusted to fit the boat. The settings given on a 15B are for a boat with a Cg of 8’ and the settings given for the 17B
are for a boat with a Cg of 9’. Using this information adjust the tank band dimensions “A” accordingly to fit the specific boat being
lifted. It is very difficult to adjust this dimension after the lift is installed so be sure to think these steps through before tightening the
tank bands.

Parts List
Sec. 1 Pg. 1
Parts List
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BL-09-2AF-2T-STD BL-09-2AF-2T-WD BL-12-2AF-2T-STD BL-12-2AF-2T-WD BL-12-2AF-2T-XWD BL-12-3AF-2T-STD BL-12-3AF-2T-WD BL-12-3AF-2T-XWD BL-15-3AF-2T-WD BL-15-3AF-2T-XWD BL-15-3AF-4T-WD BL-15-3AF-4T-XWD BL-17-3AF-4T-WD BL-17-3AF-4T-XWD
1
A
5014800 TANK ASSY - 32"X23'B 2 2
1B 5014201 TANK ASSY - 32"X32'B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1
C
5012600 TANK ASSY - 32"X38'B 2 2
2
A
5010310 TANK ASSY - 24"X23'B 2 2
2B 5010200 TANK ASSY - 24"X16'
A
22
3
A
4260055 16' HULL PADS 2 2
3B 4260060 20' HULL PADS 2 2 2
3
C
42700609'HDHULLPADS 222222222
4
A
4260035 V BRACKET - TUBE SUPT 1 1 1 1 1
4B 4667200VBRACKET-20/30B 111111111
5 4260045 TUBE - UPPER 2" TUBE 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
6 4270160 PAD MOUNT - RECIEVE
R
44444444444444
7 4660160 PAD SUPPORT - LOWER ASS
Y
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8
A
4660150 PAD SUPPORT - UPPER ASSY (STD,WD) 6 6 6 6 6 6222
8B 4660130 PAD SUPPORT - UPPER ASSY (XWD) 6 6 2 2 2
8
C
4270071 WELDMENT - PAD MOUNT 4 4 4 4 4 4
8D 4270072 WELDMENT - PAD MOUNT - OPP 4 4 4 4 4 4
9 4270073 WELDMENT - BRACE 4 4 4 4 4 4
10
A
4660700 TANK BAND - BIG B LOWE
R
8 8 8 8 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
11
A
4666700 TANK BAND - BIG B UPPE
R
44444666666666
10B 3056200 TANK BAND - 24" LOWE
R
4466
11B 4050100 TANK BAND - 24" UPPE
R
4466
12
A
4665600 ADJUSTABLE FRAME CENTER STD 2 2 3
12B4665900ADJUSTABLEFRAMECENTERWD 22 3333
12
C
4668600 ADJUSTABLE FRAME CENTER XWD 2 3 3 3 3
13 2810000 WALKWAY 10' MODULE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
14 2815000 WALKWAY 5' MODULE 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
15 4812095 HINGE BASE - UNIV BIG B 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
16 4812060 HINGE ASSY WALKWA
Y
44444444444444
17 4812025 HINGE GRIP ASS
Y
88888888888888
18 4812030HINGEGRIPBRACE 44444444444444
19 4812070HINGEPIN101/2" 88888888888888
20 4812085 WALKWAY SPACER - 3FRAME 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
21 4666100 EURO MOORING ASS
Y
22222222222222
22 4666150EUROMOORINGCOVER-BIGB 22222222222222
23 4669165 EURO MOORING SLIDE
R
22222222222222
24 3550028CONTROLUNIT-4V-2M(PLASTICMAN.) 11111111111111
25 3072502HOSE75' 11111111111111
3072504 HOSE 10' 1111
3072507HOSE40' 11111111111111
6921652 PARTS BAG - 2FRAME LP 1 1
6921751 PARTS BAG - 12B 1 1 1 1 1 1
6921752 PARTS BAG - 15B 2T 1 1
6921753 PARTS BAG - 15B 4T 1 1
6921754 PARTS BAG - 17B 11
6921850 PARTS BAG - BIG B - XW
D
6937500 PARTS BAG - CABLE ASSY 9/12/15/20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6937100 PARTS BAG - WALKWAY 45/75/9
6937200 PARTS BAG - WALKWAY 12/15/17 1 1
6937225 PARTS BAG - WALKWAY 12B 2 FRAME 1 1 1
9/12/15/17 B-MODEL
PARTS
TANKS
HULL PAD
V
BRACKET
HULL SUPPORT
TANK BANDS
FRAME COMPONENTS
WALKWAY COMPONENTS
MOORING COMPONENTS
CONTROL UNIT
HOSE
PARTS BAGS

Parts List
Sec. 1 Pg. 2
Parts List
End of Section 1
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26 4668090CENTERINGGUIDE-LH 22222222222222
4668095CENTERINGGUIDE-RH 22222222222222
27 5027802COVER-9'CENTERINGGUIDE 44444444444444
OPTIONAL CENTERING GUIDE COMPONENTS

Lift Dimensions
Sec. 2 Pg. 1
Lift Dimensions
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Fig. A

Lift Dimensions
Sec. 2 Pg. 2
Lift Dimensions
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Fig. B
Front of Hoist

Assembly Visuals
Assembly Visuals
Sec. 3 Pg. 1
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Fig. C1-Exploded-2AF-2T-WD

Assembly Visuals
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Fig. D1-BL-09-2AF-2T-STD
Notes: 1. Comes in STD and WD frames. 2. Only lift that uses the 16’ Hull Pads [3A] 3. Only lift that uses only 1-5’ walkway module [14]

Assembly Visuals
Sec. 3 Pg. 4
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Fig. D2-BL-12-2AF-2T-WD
Notes: 1. Comes in STD, WD and XWD frames. 2. Comes in 2AF and 3AF 3. Uses 20’ Hull Pads [3B] on 2AF and 9’ Hull Pads [3C] on 3AF 4. Hull Support Columns are the same for 2AF and 3AF [7,8A/B] 5. 2AF Lifts use V-Brkt (4A), 3AF Lifts use V-Brkt (4B)

Fig. D3-BL-15-3AF-4T-WD
Assembly Visuals
Sec. 3 Pg. 5
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Notes: 1. Comes in WD and XWD frames. 2. Comes in 2T and 4T 3. Uses 9’ Hull Pads [3C] 4. Hull Support Columns are the same for 2T and 4T [8C/D,9]

Assembly Visuals
Sec. 3 Pg. 6
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Notes: 1. Comes in WD and XWD frames. 2. Uses 9’ Hull Pads [3C]
Fig. D4-BL-17-3AF-4T-XWD

Getting Started
Sec. 4 Pg. 1
Assembly Platform Assembly should be done on a flat, level surface.
A flat-bed trailer with 4x4’s across its width is preferred, but a boat trailer with planks across
the frame will work, provided that the assembly surface is flat and level. Be sure to have the
tanks spaced up off of the surface you are building the lift on to allow for the lower tank bands
to be added later.
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
♦3/4” Deep Well Socket
♦9/16” Deep Well Socket
♦5/8” Deep Well Socket
♦15/16” Deep Well Socket
♦(2) 15/16” Open-end or Combination Wrenches
♦3/4” Open-end or Combination Wrench
♦11/16” Open-ended or Combination Wrench
♦5/16” Nut Runner or medium-blade Slotted Screwdriver
♦Medium Phillips Screwdriver
♦Drift Pin or other hole-aligning tool
♦Large Hammer (3 or 4 lb. shop hammer is best)
♦Knife or tool for cutting 1” rubber hose
♦Measuring Tape
Symbols &
Conventions
All references to the LEFT or RIGHT are considered to be facing forward, as if driving a boat
into the slip. 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 4
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Site Preparation
Sec. 5 Pg. 1
Inspect The boat slip, dock or seawall to which the hoist will be installed.
♦The structure should be of good, sturdy construction capable of maintaining a secure
mooring for the hoist.
♦The 9, 12, 15, and 17B require a minimum water depth of 6’6” in which to operate.
Confirm that there is sufficient water depth at all times of the year.
♦Check for underwater obstructions, such as structural braces, cables, rocks, or sunken
objects which will interfere with the hoist’s operation.
♦Check for overhead obstructions and confirm that sufficient clearance exists for the lifting
of the boat.
♦Confirm that electrical supply is available and sufficient for hoist operation.
♦Confirm that sufficient dock space is available for mooring the hoist and boat.
♦CONFIRM THE BOAT HULL CONFIGURATION -
Boats with a stepped hull design, or with through-the-hull apparatus, may require special
positioning or alteration of the Hull Support Pads. Contact HydroHoist Engineering De-
partment if proper hull support is in question.
Verify The Boat Stall or Mooring Location.
♦If the hoist is being installed in a commercial marina or multi-slip boat dock, confirm the
correct mooring location for hoist and boat.
The boat specifications.
♦Make ____________________________
♦Model ___________________________
♦Length _____________
♦Beam ______________
♦Dry Weight of boat ________ lbs.
♦Fuel: _____ gal. @ 6.6 lbs./gal. = ______ lbs.
♦Water: ____gal. @ 7.5 lbs./gal. = ______ lbs.
♦Gear estimated @ 8% of boat’s dry weight ______lbs.
♦Other equipment or weight ________ lbs.
♦TOTAL LIFTING WEIGHT _____________ LBS.
Site Preparation
End of Section 5
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Assembly
Sec. 3 Pg. 1
Assembly Instructions
The assembly instructions presented within this section represent the steps for
assembling the Model 9/12/15/17 B-Model HydroHoist Boat Lift. It is
recommended that before assembling the components, you read and understand
each procedural step to become familiar with how all parts are assembled.
Description
In the assembly procedures, DO NOT TIGHTEN fasteners until directed to do so.
Insert bolts with appropriate washers, lock washers and nuts, but, unless otherwise
instructed, leave the fasteners loose to allow movement of the parts for adjustment
during assembly. Tighten all bolts at finish of assembly - proper torque
specifications for bolts are listed below:
Tightening of Fasteners
BOLT SIZE FOOT POUNDS OF
TORQUE
1/4-20 5 ft-lbs
5/16-18 11 ft-lbs
3/8-16 18 ft-lbs
7/16-14 28 ft-lbs
1/2-13 39 ft-lbs
9/16-12 51 ft-lbs
5/8-11 83 ft-lbs
Assembly
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Assembly
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Assembly
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Tanks, Upper Tank
Bands &Frames
Fig. E
Step Procedure
1.1
Fig. E
Align the Tanks [1] parallel with each other with the Air Injection Nipple to the front
of the hoist assembly and in the 12 o’clock position. If building a 4 tank lift postion
the 24” Tanks [2] in between the 32” Tanks [1] in their approximate position and with
the nipple at 12 o’clock.
1.2 Refer to Fig. B for correct tank band locations, and position Tank Bands [11A] onto
the tanks [1].
1.3
Place the Frame [12] and the Hinge Base [15] onto Tank Bands [11A] as shown in
Fig. E (do not use Hinge Base [15] on middle frame).
NOTE: Fig. E shows the maximum allowable width of an assembly. Refer to Fig.
A to determine if a narrower width should be used and align the assembly accord-
ingly.
1.4 If building a 3 frame lift Refer to Fig. F and bolt the Walkway Spacer [20] in the out-
ermost holes of the Tank Band [11A] on the middle frame.
1.5 Hand Tighten 1/2” x 6” bolts, nut, and lockwasher in the correct position.
Used: 2F = 12-1/2” x 6” bolts
3F = 20-1/2”x 6” bolts

Step Procedure
1.6
Fig.
F
If building a 4 tank lift bolt the 24” Tank Band [11B] to the Frame [12] with 1/2” x 6”
bolts as shown.
Used: 15B = 8-1/2” x 6” bolts
17B = 12-1/2” x 6” bolts
NOTE: width of the hoist assembly determines which set of holes on the frame are
used for these tank bands. If building the assembly in its narrowest possible posi-
tion, use the inside set of holes.
1.7 Bolt the 24” Lower Tank Bands [10B] to the 24” Tank Bands [11B] using a 7/16” x
2” bolt as shown. DO NOT TIGHTEN
Used: 15B = 16-7/16” x 2” bolts
17B = 24-7/16” x 2” bolts
Inner Tanks
& Tank Bands
Assembly
Sec. 3 Pg. 1
Assembly
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Fig. F

Assembly
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Hull Support Columns
Fig G2
Fig. G1
Step Procedure
2.1 Fig. G1 represents the hull support column assembly for the 9000 and 12000 B-Model
and Fig. G2 represents the hull support column assembly for the 15000 and 17000 B-
Model.
NOTE: All models use the hull support column assembly shown in Fig. G1 for the
Vee Bracket assembly on the front frame of the hoist.
2.2
Fig. G1
Place the Upper Pad Support [8A] on the frame in its approximate position with the
square tube portion of the part facing the front of the hoist. Bolt the Lower Pad Sup-
port [7] to the Upper Pad Support [8A] using a 1/2” x 2 1/2” bolt.
Used: 9/12B = 6-1/2” x 2 1/2” bolt
15/17B = 2-1/2” x 2 1/2” bolt
2.3
Fig. G2
Bolt the 2 Pad Mount Weldment [8C/8D] to the frame through the long slotted hole
using a 5/8” x 5 1/2” bolt. Position the Weldment Brace [9] in between the 2 Pad
Mount Weldments [8C/8D] and bolt using 5/8” x 1 1/2” bolts.
Used: 15/17B = 4-5/8” x 5 1/2” bolt
16-5/8” x 1 1/2” bolt
2.4
Fig. G1
Fig. G2
Bolt the Upper 2” Tube [5] to the Pad Mount Weldment [8D] or the Upper Pad Sup-
port [8A] using a 5/8” x 3 1/2” bolt.
Used: 9/12/15/17B = 6-5/8” x 3 1/2” bolt
NOTE: None of these bolts need to be fully tightened at this time.