Lange Originals Hoist-a-Top User manual

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Power Installation Instructions
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Lange Originals
3651 S. 700 E.
Salt Lake City, UT
801-262-7322

Parts List
This list may include optional items, from other
Hoist-a-Top® systems, as well as a list of common parts
included in all hoists. Parts are listed by part number,
description, and quantity. The part number may be
referenced in the instructions designated by parenthesis
() for your convenience. Parts are updated periodically
and may have a dierent color or shape..
Part Number Description Qt
Common Parts (All systems have these parts)
1 Support Arms 3
2 “T” Section 1
3 Black Foam Holes 3
4 Plastic End Caps 3
5 “J” Hooks 2
6a Rear “Smart Hook™” JK only 1
6b Rear Hook for CJ/YJ/TJ only 1
7 Nyloc Nuts 3
9 Ceiling Pulley 2
10 Wood Screws for pulleys 9
11 Zinc Plated 3.5“ screws for lumber 14
Power Unit Additional Parts
1a 110V Winch 1
2a Large Eye-lag 1
3a Mounting Bar 1
4a 4” Lag Screws 2
5a Wire Clamps 8
6c 3/8“ Washer 2
7a Weighted Saftey Stop 2
8a 3/16” thimble 2
Optional Parts for JK Jeep Hoists 2007-2018
1d Black Foam Hole 1
2d Foam “T” Support 1
3d Long Foam Support Arms 2
4d Strap w/Grommets 2
5d Bungies 2
Optional Parts for JL Jeep Hoists 2018 and Newer
6d JL rear “Smart Hook™” 1
7d Wing Nut 1
1a
5a
3a
4a
6a JK only
10
8a
6b TJ/YJ/CJ only
7
4
7
1d
2d
6d 4d
3d
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PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTION BEFORE INSTALLATION
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7d

Site Preparation
Determine whether to do a side wall mount, or a directly-over-hardtop ceiling
mount. The largest determining factor of this is ceiling height. Garages with 7-9 ft
ceiling it is recommended that a side wall installation is done. Garages over 9 ft tall it
is recommended that the power unit is installed in an overhead ceiling mount
conguration. If your ceiling is vaulted, or abnormal (anything other than parallel to
the oor) consult a contractor/professional, you will be required to build additional
supports for your power unit. Plug your power unit into a wall and test it up and
down while holding the cable centered in the fair-lead before beginning installation.
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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.
All Garages are dierent. 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 oer 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 [e-mail]. 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.
There is an online video that is extremely helpful for this product. Most questions are answered visually by watching
us do it in the video. Scanning the QR codes will open an video menu page . You can also browse to langeinstruc-
tions.com. We also have a section in the video for removing the hard top latches and wiring etc. Which can be tricky
the rst couple of times.
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 discretion. For full warranty information please see langeoriginals.com and
click on warranty, and nd your specic ordered part number. Valid invoice/receipt required.
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ORIGINALS
Lange Power Unit Installation Instructions
Tools needed: Safety glasses , gloves, screwdrivers, socket wrench set with driver and sockets, drill, stan-
dard drill bits, stud-nder, and chop saw/skill saw.
Installation Time: 1-3 hours depending on experience
Installation Diculty: 3 out of 5. Person should have a basic knowledge of common household tools and
be able to nd a wall stud without diculty. Specialized tools not required. Note that text underlined in
the installation guide is found in a glossary of terms in the back of the guide.
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Ceiling Mounting
Overhead mounting the power unit: To determine
a suitable lifting point from the ceiling, back your
Jeep in the garage to a suitable parking spot and
run a plumb-bob from the center of your hardtop
to the ceiling and make a mark with a pencil. Make
sure you still have room to open your tailgate.
Using a stud-nder or your preferred method
determine the closest stud/TJI set to your mark. Install
cross bracing appropriate to your garage conguration
(see Fig. b-e) Install the pulley on a separate 2x6 cross
brace using the 4 provided long wood screws. Install “U”
brackets on the back of the power unit using the provided bolts and lock
washers that are in your power unit box. Using a 15/64” drill bit, use your
mounting bar (3a) as a template to drill pilot holes into your cribbed cross
brace and install one side of the mounting bar fairly loosely with the lag bolt
(4a) and washer (6c). (With a helper )slide power unit onto the open side of
the mounting bar.
Thread the other lag bolt(4a) with washer (6c) through the mounting brack-
et hole, and into the pre-drilled wood cross brace. Alternate tightening
bolts until they are snug. Extend the cable to release some slack , thread
pulley cable (see Fig. e) through the hole in the casing and spool through the
oset pulley in the housing (see Fig. b-e). Leave the drop cable hanging down
toward the oor. We will go over attaching the frame and balancing in the
sections to follow.
Install one side of the mounting bar fairly loosely
with the lag bolt (4a). (With a helper )slide power
unit onto the open side of the mounting bar.
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With the mounng
lag screws (4a) provided,
mount the mounng bar (3a)
to one 2x6 and one of the
single pulleys in the
center of another 2x6.
Mount the pulley offset
so it lines up with the
drop cable otherwise
the frame will not center
properly.
Power Unit
Oset Pulley
Drop cable
Drop cable
Shown as if
looking up at
the ceiling with
bare studs/joists
2x6
Cribbing
Determine if your studs run
perpendicular or Parallel with
your garage door. If your
studs run perpendicular to
(or the opposite direction as
your garage door).
Ceiling mount
with perpendicular studs
Center point
measured with
plumb bob
Center the two 2x6 ‘s
between the area you
marked with the plumb
bob (center of your hard
top measured from the
ceiling down.) 2 X 6
boards are 27 inches
apart.
Back wall or garage door
Back wall or garage door
Fig. c
Fig. b
Safety Stop
Cable
clamps (5a)
3 x Cable
clamps (5a)
Garage door
Pulley cable
(7a)
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Oset Pulley
Shown as if
looking up at
the ceiling with
bare studs/joists
Center point
measured with
plumb bob
Install two cross braced
2x4’s laying at longer
than the length of the gap
between studs (typically
16 or 24 inch). Install
mounting bracket as
shown in Fig. d spanning
the two 2x4’s. Install the
2x6 in between two ceil-
ing joists centering it with
the drop cable. Install the
pulley in the center of this
2x6 board 27 inches from
the hoist casing.
Let some slack out of the
spool. Thread the pulley
cable through the hole in
the casing thenthread
through the pulley. We
will go over attaching to
the frame in the balancing
portion of the instruc-
tions.
Back wall or garage door
Back wall or garage door
Parallel stud conguration Ceiling mount
with parallel studs
2x4 cribbed cross
brace laying at on
16 inch centers
Lag Bolt (4a)
Lag Bolt (4a)
Fig. d
Drop cable
Pulley cable
2x6 cross brace
Fig. e
Pulley
Cable
Drop
Cable
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Plumb bob line
Sidewall/Back-wall mount:
Back your Jeep into your garage and determine a
lifting point from the ceiling. Run a plumb-bob from
the center of your hardtop to the ceiling and make a
mark with a pencil. Draw a straight line to the wall
you want your power unit on. Going back to the
plumb bob mark use a stud nder or your prefered
method, nd which way the studs/joists are running
and mark them. Reference gure j and k to install
cross braces. After we’ve prepared the ceiling determine the length between wall studs. Cut a 2x6
longer than the span and screw it ush with the ceiling with the provided longer screws. The mounting
bar (3a), which is an 18 inch bar drilled with two holes on 16” centers, can be used as a template to
mark holes to drill 15/64“ pilot holes into your 2x6. If your studs are wider
than 16 on center you will be required to cut a longer cross brace. Plug in
and test your power unit, making sure you guide the cables out through
the center of the fair-lead. Your power unit should be mounted 3 1/2 inches
from the ceiling. Install one side of the power bar with the lag bolt (4a) and
3/8’ washer (6c). Only install this 1 lag bolt turned a few threads in, enough
to stay in the wall while you get the power unit. Install “U” brackets on the
back of the power unit using the provided bolts and lock washers that are
in your power unit box. With a helper slide power unit onto the open side
of the mounting bar through the “U” brackets. Thread the other lag
bolt/washer in the wall on the other side of the power unit. Alternate
tightening bolts until they are reasonably snug.
Once the power unit is rmly attached plug it in and pull the cables out to
reach the center mounting point in your garage. Note that the cable will
not go up if the stop fair-lead is interfered with. Install cross braces in
ceiling as depicted in gure j and k. Then thread cable through both pulleys.
Make sure the safety stop is on the longest cable and close to the power unit don’t install with the
cable clamps yet. Install the two pulleys on dierent cribbed cross braces 32 inches apart (see Fig. f)
Keep in mind that the center of the pulleys is your lifting point for removing the top.
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Install two cross braced 2x6’s laying at longer than the length of the
gap between studs centered on the middle mark you drew with your
pencil and plumb bob. The pulleys should be installed 32 inches
apart centering the pulley wheels. Be sure to have a 1/2 inch oset
on the two pulleys this insures that the cable will not bind. Install
2x6’s with provided long screws. These gures are shown as if you
were looking up at the ceiling and the studs were exposed without
Sheetrock.
Perpendicular Stud Wall
Mounting
Parallel stud wall mounting
Power unit
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Saftey stop
1/2
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oset
2x6 cross brace
Plumb bob mark
Fig. j Fig. k
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Frame Assembly
Fig. 1 Frame Assembly
exploded assembly
diagram of frame
Begin frame assembly by locating the T shaped bar (2) depressing the spring buttons and sliding the front
arms (1) into the T shaped bar with the spring button facing up (corresponding with the drilled holes in the
T) and moving them to the appropriate holes (see frame assembly g. 3). Slide the black round foam pieces
on the arms these will protect your freedom top pieces from touching the frame and space the frame from
your hardtop. The black round foam pieces should be spaced directly under your freedom top pieces when
the system is used to store them. Slide the t shaped white foam piece (2d) on the base of the T over the
lifting blade. There is a slit that allows you to do this. Pay close attention to the direction of the t foam in
gure one, and orient it likewise. Put the rear bar (1) with spring button facing down, into the base of the T
and click the spring button in the corresponding hole for your Jeep (Fig. 4). Put the J hooks in the front
holes through one side of the grommet strap (4d) and thread nyloc nuts on so that 3 threads are past the
nylon part of the nut. Find the rear Smart Hook™ and attach it to the base of the T shaped frame by thread-
ing it into a nyloc nut until three thread show. Do not over-tighten these hooks. Hook bungee cord to
grommet strap, and any free hole in the lifting blade. Assemble long foam supports (3d) on the rear arm
sliding the dovetail pieces together and the rectangle lined up with the rear arm. Insert plastic end caps.
PLEASE NOTE: CJ/YJ/TJ will not have additional JK/JL parts shown. Specically: Long foam support arms
(3d) the foam t support (2d) straps with grommet, (4d) and one less black foam hole (1d).
Fig.2 Completed Frame
assembly
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JK 4 Door Setting JK 2 Door Setting
JK 2 Door Setting
JK 4 Door Setting
Fig. 3 front settings on
frame for JK 2 door
TJ YJ CJ Setting
TJ YJ CJ Setting
TJ YJ CJ Setting
Fig. 4 Underside look
at the correct place-
ment of the rear arm
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