Lange Originals Hoist-a-Top User manual
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tions did the best to show you how to make this wonderful product come to life and make your life easier. If
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and say hi to us if you ever see a Hoist A Cart or Hoist A Top logo plastered all over our Jeeps!
CONTACT US:
Toll free 1-866-284-7428
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3651 South 700 E
Salt Lake City Ut 84106
Lifting Cautions
Never lift your top so it is tight against the ceiling. This puts undue stress on the top and the Hoist. Keep your body,
especially your hands away from edges of the top. We recommend you push or pull the top from the side and not
use the bottom edge. There is a natural tendency to align the top with your ngers under the edge.
Periodically check nuts and bolts on the Hoist-a-Top® system for tightness. Also, inspect the ceiling mounting points
for damage, or bent parts. Tighten power unit motor bolt to prevent oil leaks.
All Garages are dierent. Carefully read and watch the video and written instructions before installing. If you are
unsure or uncomfortable with installing this product contact a structural professional. Always test this mechanism
using a static and live load. Never stand, allow children, or pets under a lifted object on this mechanism. Misuse or
improper installation of this product can result in serious injury or death. Follow all safety rules and regulations of
tools and ladders while installing this product. Wear safety glasses, gloves, and boots while installing this product.
Never walk under or allow others to either play , stand, or work under the top.
If you need help or are missing a part DO NOT CALL YOUR DEALER. You will receive faster support though
the factory 1-866-284-7428 We oer technical support Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mountain
Standard Time. Send us an inquiry via our website hoistatop.com anytime, or contact1@langeoriginals.com. No
question or problem is trivial so we'll try and help any way we can. We use these products ourselves and like them,
we hope you will too. Lange Originals® is not responsible for damage or personal injury due to improper installa-
tion, custom installation that doesn’t follow the instructions, or neglect.
Warranty: This product has a 1 year limited warranty from the invoice date of purchase for defective parts only.
Lange will repair or replace parts at their discression. For full warranty information please see langeoriginals.com
and click on warranty, and nd your specic ordered part number. Valid invoice/reciept required.
Lange Specialty Crank Installation Instructions
Tools needed: Safety glasses , gloves, screwdrivers, socket wrench set with driver and sockets, drill, stan-
dard drill bits, stud-nder, screw gun bit, and a wood saw. Grease lubrication for worm gear.
Installation Time: 1-3 hours depending on experience
Installation Diculty: 3 out of 5. Person should have a basic knowledge of common household tools and
be able to nd a wall stud without diculty. Specialized tools not required.
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Hint:
It may be easier to put in the screws when the wheels are
removed
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Determine if your studs run
perpendicular or Ɖarallel
with your garage door. If
your studs run pĂƌĂůůĞů to (or
the ƐĂŵĞ direcƟonͿas your
garage door ŐŽƚŽƚŚĞŶĞdžƚ
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mount the double
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single pulley ;,dͲϭϭϲ
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of center on the 2x6.
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second cable to run
along the ceiling
without interfering
with the other cable.
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Installing the cable
Unclip the wire bundle and
stretch out the wire. The
cable is 43 feet in total. 23
feet for thĞůĞĨƚside of the
drum and 20 feet for the
ƌŝŐŚƚ side ĚƌƵŵ
Mark the cable at the 23 foot
line with a marker or piece of
tape. Center your mark in
one of the holes and lace one
of each side of the cable
through two holes. You
should ĮŶŝƐŚ with the longer
cable on theůĞĨƚside of the
spool.
Loop both wire ends through
the double pulley in the
corner of the ceiling. Take
care that the cables don’t
cross and that the long side
stays on theůĞĨƚpulley and
the shorter side staysŽŶƚŚĞ
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Pull the side cable ( the
shorter cable) through the
middle single pulley in the
ceiling. This line will be for
the rear of the liŌŝng frame.
Pull the ůĞĨƚ side cable (the
longer cable) through the
front pulley (this should be
the pulley that was installed
½ inch leŌof center) This
cable will aƩĂĐh to the front
of the liŌing frame.
Ʃach the cables to the
front and rear using the wire
thimbles and clamps. Use
the farthest back hole for
the second liŌing point.^ĞĞ
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TOP
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HOIST
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Frame Assembly
Frame Bridge Assembly
There are four frame pieces. Assemble into the format shown in Figure f.
Use the two allen set screws to secure the three-piece front bridge
Figure f-1. This bridge should be two inches wider than the object you are lifting.
Back of top
Pace the Rubber Cush-
ions as shown on each
bar as shown in fig F.
Front of top
Door corner.
Strap goes under
this corner and
back to the rear
bridge.
Figure f
Lock Allen Set Screw to secure
Bridge extension
Figure f-1
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Slide the looped end of each
Straps on the end of the Bridge
and align the holes in the strap
with the hole in the Bridge. Pin the
straps to the Bridge through these
holes with the Safety Pins.
Close the clip on the
Safety Pins so the strap is
secured.
Figure g
Figure h
U strain relief
Lay each Bridge bar on your top/tent when the vehicle is in the correct position under the cables.
Check the alignment so the cables are correctly in line with the Bridge bars for a proper lift. Then
attach the cables using the cable clamps and the strain relief as shown in Figure h. Connect the
straps as show in Figure g and Figure i.
Take the cable from the pulley on the ceiling and
loop in through the center eye lug on the front
Bridge. Insert the “U” shapped strain relief strain
relief and attach the three clamps as shown
(keep the clamps loose). Bring enough cable
through to loop over the top clamp and then
thread through the bottom two clamps so a pig
tail shows. This is the safety wrap. Now tighten
each nut on each clamp tightly using a socket.
No crescent or lock plyers. Tighten enough to
squeeze the cables.
Now do the same for the rear Bridge and Cable.
Pass the two straps from
the front Bridge to the
back Bridge. Interweave
the strap into the rear bar’s
channel as shown in
Figure j
Figure i
Figure j
Side view. Follow this example carefully.
Tighten the strap so there is no slack
front Bridge to back Bridge.
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Removing Your Top, Shell, Camper etc.
Position your vehicle under the Hoist-a-Top and route and attach the straps as previously described. The
easiest way to do this is to disconnect the front Bridge by pulling the Pin and pull the straps o the ends
of the Front Bridge. Then route the straps under and back to the front and re-attach the straps to the
front Bridge and seat the safety Pins.
Safety First
If this is the rst time lifting please check the following:
1. Check the ceiling mounts and that the Winch, pulleys, and cribs are screwed into solid wood
rafters. Experience says that problems occur when screws miss the wood and instead are held by
just sheet rock.
2. Test the Hoist-a-Top with several up and down cycles to make sure you know how to operate
the winch.
3. Make sure that the safety stop is working at the top of the lift cycle, and that the Winch stops
automatically.
4. Never allow children or others to operate the Winch. Make sure it is out of reach of children or
turn the power o when not in use.
5. Do not stand or walk under a lifted object for your own safety.
6. When lowering a Top etc. , use caution and stand away from the object being lowered.
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ITEM 1: The worm gear and drive have a normal break in period. During this time the worm drive and gear
will have some sacricial metal shavings. This is normal. The drive and gear requires lubrication each time
it is used. Some lubrication is provided and should be used before any turning of the gears.
ITEM 2: Contrary to any other written instruction or video the orientation of the winch crank unit should
be as pictured below with the guide rod and crank toward the ceiling.
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ITEM 3: IMPORTANT We are no longer recommending customers use a drill or any other method besides
hand cranking this unit. If any other method is used, it must be on the lowest speed the drill is capable of
below 150 RPM or hand cranking speed. Use common sense. High speed usage of a drill will void the
warranty.
Ceiling
Floor
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Lange Originals Limited Warranty
What the Warranty Covers:
This warranty covers defects from the manufacturing process that would render the product unusable. It also covers items missing from the packaging
unless the damage or loss is the result of mishandling by the shipper. This warranty supersedes all other product warranties in the instructions page.
Who is Covered?
This warranty covers the original purchaser of this device with an invoice of purchase or receipt from a valid current dealer.
How Long Does the Coverage Last?
This warranty remains in force for one year, to the original purchaser, from the date of purchase on the invoice or receipt. This warranty applies only to
approved dealers of Lange’s products.
What We Will do to Correct the Problem:
Lange Originals will repair or replace, at their discretion parts or the whole. Warranty does not cover 3rd party labor, or return shipping.
How do I Get Service?
To obtain warranty repairs, you must obtain authorization from Lange Originals for either a return, or replacement part. If you wish to make other
arrangements for repairs/replacement, notify us on our form via our website langeoriginals.com and click on the warranty tab. We will respond in writing
on how to proceed. Please do not contact your dealer, contact Lange Originals directly to avoid delays. Please note you will be asked to provide
information such as dealer receipt/invoice and sometimes pictures of the item. Return shipping is not covered. We will ship any repaired or
replacement items at no cost.
Normal Responsibilities of the Buyer:
Buyer is responsible for the inspection and tightening of bolts, nuts, screws, lag screws, gears, pulleys, casters, u-clamps,hooks and any other parts
that require regular attention. Lubricating of some parts is necessary such as the crank type worm gear, on crank type lifting units.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
1. Any defect caused by abuse, misuse, neglect, carelessness, or accident.
2. Loss of time, loss of use, towing charges, bus fare, car rentals, labor costs of installers, or other incidental damages of property.
3. Damage as a result of not properly following directions, or common safety practices with tools, ladders, and other instruments or tools during
installation.
4. Deterioration from wear or exposure.
5. Any defect caused by alteration or modification of the home/garage.
6. Any defect which would not have occurred if instructions in the instruct manual had been followed.
7. Failure of an Chrysler product due to lack of understanding. For example if a buyer does not correctly unfasten electrical cables
8. All disputes concerning this warranty would take place in Utah courts and under Utah law.
9. Shipping damage is covered under our customer satisfaction 30 day return policy, but is not covered after this period of time.
10. Minor cosmetic issues such as paint flaws, mis-shaped foam pieces that do not affect the function of the product as determined by Lange.
Lange Originals LLC reserves the right to change this document at any time and is not limited to the terms and conditions described here. For a
comprehensive warranty on your specific part number/product please visit us at www.langeoriginals.com and click on the warranties page.
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