MetalCraft Docks PWC LIFT Setup guide

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Assembly and Installation Manual
Model 1200-056 PWC LIFT
MCD p/n 1230-01

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A. Parts Description
1. Check the following parts to ensure you have all the items necessary to assemble your new Metal
Craft PWC LIFT:
Qty.
Packed
Qty
Neede
d
Part No.
Weight
1
1235-01
PWC Lift Parts Box, Sealed (1200-056).
47 lbs.
1
3760-03
26” Winch Wheel, Black, Boxed
10 lbs.
1
1240-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Left (1200-056).
20 lbs.
1
1245-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Right (1200-056).
20 lbs.
1
1250-01
Frame Assembly, Base, Front (1200-056).
7 lbs.
1
1255-01
Frame Assembly, Base, Rear (1200-056).
9 lbs.
1
1260-01
Cantilever Post Frame, 36”H, Front (1200-056).
13 lbs.
1
1265-01
Cantilever Post Frame, 36”H, Rear (1200-056).
13 lbs.
1
1270-01
Cradle Assembly (1200-056).
25 lbs.
2
1275-01
7’L Black Carpeted 2”x4” Bunks w/4 Installed Aluminum Brackets (1200-056).
18 lbs.
Total Weight
182 lbs.
The “Front” of the LIFT is determined by the two high posts. “Left” and “Right” are
determined as you drive onto the lift from the “Rear” of the lift forward to the “Front.”
2. Check the Parts Box and identify the following items:
Qty
Needed
Part
No.
Description
4
1200-01
6”W x 12”L Foot Pads (1200-056).
4
1205-01
2” x 2” x 1/8” x 24”L Foot Pad Legs (1200-056).
2
1280-01
2” x 1/4” x 23-1/2”L Punched, Flat Gusset Brace (1200-056).
1
3756-03
DLB1200A Dutton-Lainson Winch Assm.
1 - #3756-01 DLB1200A Dutton-Lainson Winch w/o Handle,w/Manual
1 - #3757-01 Winch Installation Hardware, Bag, Dutton-Lainson
1
1210-01
Fasteners Kit (Sealed Bag) (1200-056).
1
1215-01
Decals, Sealed Package (1200-056).
1 - #3768-02 1200 lb. Lifting Capacity
1 - #3769-01 Safety Guide
2 - #3769-03 Caution Pinch Point
1 - #3770-02 MCD Model 1200-056
1
1006-01
PWC Med. Pulley Assembly, Sealed Bag
1 - #1005-01 PWC Med. Pulley, w/o Chain Link.
2 - #1005-02 PWC Med. Pulley, w/ Chain Link.
8
1220-01
2” x 1/4” x 12” Punched Bunk Plates (1200-056).
1
1225-01
1/4” x 15’L Galvanized Cable w/ Thimble End.
1
1230-01
Assembly & Installation Manual (1200-056).

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3. Check the Fasteners Kit (sealed plastic bag) and identify the following items:
Qty
Needed
Part
No.
Description
Used
12
3700-01
3/8-16" x 1" Hex Head C/S (ZY)
(8) Front; (4) Rear Frame
6
3700-07
3/8-16" x 3-1/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
(2) Gusset Brace x 2; (2) Winch;
12
3700-08
3/8-16" x 3-1/2" Hex Head C/S ZY
(3) Bunk Brackets x 4
38
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
(8) U-Bolts; (12) Frame; (2) Winch; (12)
Deluxe Bunks; (4) Gusset Brace
38
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
(8) U-Bolts; (2) Winch; (24) Deluxe Bunks;
(4) Gusset Brace
4
3706-02
1/2-13" x 3-1/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
(4) Foot Pad
8
3706-07
1/2-13" x 6" Hex Head C/S ZY
(8) Cantilever Leg Bushings
or - substitute the following part:
8
3706-07
1/2-13" x 6" Hex Head C/S ZY
(8) Cantilever Leg Bushings
12
3706-08
1/2-13" Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
(8) Cantilever Leg Bushings; (4) Foot
Pads
4
3706-13
1/2-13" x 1 3/4" Hex Head C/S Stainless (SS)
(4) Adjustable Leg Stop
4
3706-12
1/2-13" Square Nut (3/4"x3/4") SS
(4) Adjustable Leg Stop
2
3709-08
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x4" x1-3/4"IDx2"T ZY
(2) Pulley Attachment, Post
2
3709-02
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x3-1/4"Lx1-3/4"IDx1-1/2"T
ZY
(2) Pulley Attachment, Leg
8
3816-01
Cap Plug, Black, 2-1/4” Sq. (SQR 2 1/4-10-14)
(2) Posts; (4) Cradle; (2) Frame Base
Front
2
3816-02
Cap Plug, Black, 2” Sq. (SQR 2-10-14)
(2) Rear Legs
2
3816-03
Cap, Plug, Black, 2” x 3” (RER 2x3-10-14)
(2) Frame Base Rear
1
1000-01
Spinner Knob Assm. (preassembled in sealed
bag)
Winch Wheel Knob
1 - #3765-01 Spinner Knob
1 - #3700-06 3/8-16” x 3” HHCS ZY
1 - #3700-11 3/8-16” Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
1 - #3700-12 3/8-16” Finished Hex Nut ZY
3- #3700-15 3/8” USS Flat washer ZY
If any problems are found, do not proceed.
Call your Metal Craft Dealer.
Or reach Metal Craft at 800-989-3625 or at www.metalcraftlifts.com

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B. Assembly Instructions
Step #1 -
Bolt the following Frame items together:
1
1240-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Left (1200-056).
1
1245-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Right (1200-056).
1
1250-01
Frame Assembly, Base, Front (1200-056).
With these fasteners:
8
3700-01
3/8-16" x 1" Hex Head C/S (ZY)
8
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.
Step #2 -
Bolt the following Frame item into place at the rear of the Lift:
1
1255-01
Frame Assembly, Base, Rear (1200-056).
Position Frame Assembly with drain holes down. Use these fasteners:
43700-013/8-16" x 1" Hex Head C/S (ZY)
40076-18 3/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.
Step #3 -
Assemble and Bolt the following Foot Pad/Leg items together:
4
1200-01
6”W x 10”L Foot Pads (1200-056).
4
1205-01
2” x 2” x 1/8” x 24”L Foot Pad Legs (1200-056).
With these fasteners -- tighten bolts on the Foot Pads:
4
3706-02
1/2-13" x 3-1/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
4
3706-08
1/2-13" Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
Step #4 -
Install the (4) Foot Pad/Legs onto the Lift. The Front two slide into the upright post from
the bottom. The rear two Foot Pad/Legs slide into the open rectangular posts.
Lock the Foot Pad/Legs in place with these fasteners:
4
3706-13
1/2-13" x 1 3/4" Hex Head C/S Stainless (SS)
4
3706-12
1/2-13" Square Nut (3/4"x3/4") SS
Insert the Square Nut into the Adjustable Leg Stop welded in place on the Lift Frame.
Insert the Bolt and screw it through the Bolt and into the Foot Pad/Leg. Tighten Bolt to
secure Leg in place.

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Step #5 -
Install the two Post Gusset Braces:
2
1280-01
2” x 1/4” x 23-1/2”L Punched, Flat Gusset Brace (1200-056).
Position with one end to upright Post and other to Frame Base. Use these fasteners:
4
3700-07
3/8-16" x 3-1/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
4
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
4
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.

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Step #6 -
Install the bottom of the Front Cantilever Post Frame:
1
1260-01
Cantilever Post Frame, 36”H, Front (1200-056).
Position with drilled U-Bolt holes at top. Use these fasteners:
23706-061/2-13" x 5-3/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
23706-08 1/2-13" Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.
Step #7 -
Install the bottom of the Rear Cantilever Post Frame:
1
1265-01
Cantilever Post Frame, 36”H, Rear (1200-056).
Use these fasteners:
2
2
3706-071/2-13" x 6" Hex Head C/S ZY
3706-08 1/2-13" Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.
Step #8 -
Install the Cantilever Assembly on top of the two Cantilever Posts installed in Steps #5
and #6 (note: drain holes are on bottom):
1
1270-01
Cradle Assembly Top (1200-056).
Position Cantilever Assembly with drain holes down. Use these fasteners:
4
3706-07
1/2-13" x 6" Hex Head C/S ZY
4
3706-08
1/2-13" Nylon Insert Locknut ZY
Do not tighten Bolts -- leave loose until Lift is fully assembled.
Step #9 -
Tighten Bolts in the following order:
PBottom Frame.
PGusset Braces.
PLegs.
PLower Cantilever Post Hinges (snug only - do not over tighten or hinges will bind).
PUpper Cantilever Post Hinges (snug only - do not over tighten or hinges will bind).

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Step #10 -
Install the following two Pulleys with Chain Link on the short U-Bolts:
2
1005-02
PWC Med. Pulley, with Chain Link.
4
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
4
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
2
3709-02
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x3-1/4"Lx1-3/4"IDx1-1/2"T ZY
onto the front face of the Front Cantilever Post Frame.
1
1260-01
Cantilever Post Frame, 36”H, Front (1200-056).
Install the U-Bolts with the round part facing forward. Use the predrilled holes to locate the
U-Bolts. Hang the Pulleys on the U-Bolts by the attached Chain Link.
Step #11-
Install the Galv. Cable Thimble End on a long U-Bolt:
1
1225-01
1/4” x 15’L Galv. Cable w/ Thimble End (1200-056).
2
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
2
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
1
3709-08
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x4"L x1-3/4"IDx2"T ZY
or - substitute the following part:
1
3709-03
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x5" x1-3/4"IDx2"T ZY
Install onto the rear face of the Right Post Assembly
1
1245-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Right (1200-056).
Install the U-Bolt with the round part facing rearwards. Use the predrilled holes to locate
the U-Bolt to the right front upright Frame Post Assembly.
Step #12 -
Install the following Pulley without Chain Link on a long U-Bolt:
1
1005-01
PWC Med. Pulley, without Chain Link.
2
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
2
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
1
3709-08
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x4"L x1-3/4"IDx2"T ZY
or - substitute the following part:
1
3709-03
Round U-Bolt, 3/8-16"x5" x1-3/4"IDx2"T ZY
onto the rear face of the Left Post Assembly
1
1240-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Left (1200-056).
Install the U-Bolt with the round part facing rearwards. Use the predrilled holes to locate
the U-Bolt to the left front upright Frame Post Assembly.

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Step #13 -
Install the Winch:
1
3755-02
DLB1200A Dutton-Lainson Winch w/o Handle, w/Manual.
2
3700-07
3/8-16" x 3-1/4" Hex Head C/S ZY
2
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
2
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
onto the rear face of the Left Post Assembly, at the top, facing the rear of the lift.
1
1240-01
Lift Side / Post Assembly, Left (1200-056).
Note: Optionally, the Winch can be installed on the Right Post. Change Steps #10 and
#11 to reverse locations of Galvanized Cable (to Left Post) and Pulley (to Right Post).
Step #14 -
Install the Black Winch Wheel:
1
3760-03
26” Winch Wheel, Black, Boxed
1
3757-01
Winch Installation Hardware, Bag, Dutton-Lainson
Follow instructions provided with Winch
Step #15 -
Install the Spinner Knob on the Winch Wheel:
1
1000-01
Spinner Knob Assm. (preassembled in sealed bag)
1 - #3765-01 Spinner Knob
1 - #3700-06 3/8-16” x 3” HHCS ZY
1 - #0076-18 3/8-16” Serrated Flange Nut SS
1 - #3700-12 3/8-16” Finished Hex Nut ZY
3 - #3700-15 3/8” USS Flat washer ZY
Place a washer on each side of hole. Tighten Locknut.
Step #16 -
Install the Galvanized Cable through the three Pulleys. Attach Cable to Winch Drum
using the following parts:
1
3757-01
Winch Installation Hardware, Bag, Dutton-Lainson
Follow instructions provided with Winch

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Step #17 -
Install Bunks using the following parts:
8
1220-01
2” x 1/4” x 12” Punched Bunk Plates (1200-056).
2
1275-01
7’L Black Carpeted 2”x4” Bunks w/4 Installed Aluminum Brackets (1200-056).
12
3700-08
3/8-16" x 3-1/2" Hex Head C/S ZY
12
0076-183/8-16" Serrated Flange Nut SS
24
3700-15
3/8" USS Flat washer ZY
Install Bunk Plates to bottom of Carpeted Bunks. Sandwich Bunk Plates to Cradle.
Step #18 -
Install Black Plastic Plugs in (2) Posts, (4) Cradle, (2) Frame Base Front:
8
3816-01
Cap Plug, Black, 2-1/4” Sq. (SQR 2 1/4-10-14)
Install Black Plastic Plugs in (2) Frame Base Rear:
2
3816-03
Cap, Plug, Black, 2” x 3” (RER 2x3-10-14)
Caps are provided for the (2) Rear Legs. Cut inside corners of the caps to fit the rounded
shape of the leg extrusion. Installation is optional:
2
3816-02
Cap Plug, Black, 2” Sq. (SQR 2-10-14)

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Step #19 -
Install the Labels.
1
1215-01
Decals, Sealed Package (1200-056).
1 - #3768-02 1200 lb. Lifting Capacity
1 - #3769-01 Safety Guide
2 - #3769-03 Caution Pinch Point
1 - #3770-02 MCD Model 1200-056
Place the “Lifting Capacity”, “Safety Guide” and “MCD Model” labels on post close to
Winch. Place the “Caution Pinch Point” labels on left and right upright Posts where Cradle
meets the Post in the upright raised position.
Step #20 -
Test operation of LIFT. Make adjustments as necessary until Cradle raises and lowers
easily.
Adjust Bunks side-to-side and up/down to fit PWC.
Adjust front Legs to desired height then adjust rear Legs to level lift.
End of Assembly and Installation.