Proslat GARAGE GATOR 68223 User manual

68223 07/2020
Model: 68223
COMPACT RESIDENTIAL MOTORIZED
HOIST 220 LB CAPACITY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, USE & CARE GUIDE AND WARRANTY
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Table of Contents
WHAT IS COVERED
□Only the motorized hoist in possession of the rst retail purchaser.
□Defects in material or workmanship guaranteed one year.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
□Product failure that results from improper installation, misuse or
abuse, alteration, or any other failure not related to defects in
materials or workmanship.
□Damage due to acts of God, re, or accident.
Warranty
□Damage created by non-Manufacturer developed
accessories.
□Damage that results from loading the hoist beyond the
stated maximum weight capacity.
□Corrosion, rust or discoloration of nish.
□The cost of return, labor, or accessory materials.
Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................2
Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................................3
Hardware and required tools .........................................................................................................................................4
Tools required...............................................................................................................................................................4
Hardware Included. ......................................................................................................................................................4
Box contains.................................................................................................................................................................5
Components .................................................................................................................................................................5
Pre-installation...............................................................................................................................................................6
Determine motor mounting location on the ceiling......................................................................................................6
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................7
STEP 1 – Prepare ceiling..............................................................................................................................................7
STEP 2 – Install the motor mounting plate to the ceiling .............................................................................................8
STEP 3 – Attach the motor hoist to the motor mounting plate .....................................................................................9
STEP 4 – Connect and install the spacer channel bar................................................................................................11
STEP 5 – Install straps................................................................................................................................................12
STEP 6 – Install the hand control switch hook...........................................................................................................13
STEP 7 – Assemble the hook bar................................................................................................................................ 14
STEP 8 – Level............................................................................................................................................................15
STEP 9 – Using the key lock feature .........................................................................................................................16
STEP 10 – Test the unit...............................................................................................................................................16
Operating instructions..................................................................................................................................................17
Contact information/Maintenance/Specifications......................................................................................................17

Safety Information
WARNING: When you see the safety symbol on the following pages this will alert you of the possibility of serious injury or death if you do
not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard may come from something mechanical or electrical. Read the instructions carefully!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions
or do not understand an instruction contact GARAGE GATOR AT 1 888 691-2944.
2. Do not use to lift people or animals.
3. Never operate while hand(s) are near moving parts.
4. Let unit cool down after use.
5. Install on a at level ceiling, or open rafters. Will not operate correctly if installed on an angle.
6. Visually inspect trusses for damage before installing your Garage Gator 68223.
WARNING: THIS IS A DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) PROJECT. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS INSTALLATION WITHOUT A BASIC
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS IN THESE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT WITH
LOCATING AND ANCHORING THE GARAGE GATOR TO THE CEILING JOISTS, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS INSTALLATION
WITHOUT SOMEONE WHO IS.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THIS MODEL NUMBER.
WARNING: The hoist weight capacity is based on all lag bolts being secured in the CENTER of the joists of
a wood framed garage. The joists must have a minimum 2 x 6 in. (standard lumber) cross section, 24 in.
(or less) apart, with at least 2 in. of penetration from each lag screw used. For truss framed garage ceiling
structures, joists with a 2 x 4 in. (bottom truss cord) cross section is acceptable.
BE CAREFUL, THESE INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND NOTES DO NOT REPLACE YOUR SOUND JUDGMENT AND
DECISION MAKING. IF, FOR ANY REASON, YOU FEEL THE QUALITY OF YOUR CEILING STUCTURE IS IN QUESTION,
DISCONTINUE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS IMMEDIATELY. USE THE GARAGE GATOR WISELY AND ENJOY
RECLAIMING YOUR GARAGE!
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TOOLS REQUIRED
Power drill Step ladder Pliers Safety
glasses
3/8 in. Ratchet
Adjustable,
open ended
wrench
Phillips
screwdriver
Tape
measure
Pencil Stud nder Utility
knife
HARDWARE INCLUDED
K x 8
4 in. Lag bolt
L x 4
5⁄16 in. nut
P x 2
¼ in. x ½ in.
bolt
Q x 1
¼ in. (6 mm)
lock nut
R x 1
15 mm hole saw
drill bit
T x 1
3/8in (10 mm)
socket
U x 1
1⁄8in. drill bit
V x 2
Drywall screw
(30 mm)
& plug
W x 10
30 mm screw
X x 2
Cable tie
200mm NOTE: Drawings & photos for illustrative purposes only —
actual parts may vary from pictures. Parts are not shown
actual size.
Hardware and required tools
Parts Description Quantity
K 4 in. Lag bolt 8
L5⁄16 in. nut 4
P ¼ in. x ½ in. bolt 2
Q ¼ in. (6 mm) lock nut 1
R 15 mm hole saw drill bit 1
Parts Description Quantity
T 13 mm socket 1
U3/8in (10 mm) drill bit 1
V Drywall screw & plug 2
W 30 mm screw 10
X Cable tie 200 mm 2

BOX CONTENTS
Carefully inspect your new motorized storage unit for any possible damage and/or shortage of parts. Separate all major components and
parts as detailed below. Do not attempt installation if parts are damaged or missing. If parts of your hoist are missing or appear damaged
call Proslat/Garage Gator customer service at 1 888 GATOR-08, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Before calling
carefully check the box as parts may be in the packing material.
COMPONENTS
(B) Motor hoist (C) Spacer channel pulley bar
(F) Supports bars x 3
(G) Paper motor mounting plate template x 1
(H) Bike J-hooks x 4 (I) Golf J-hooks x 4
(J) Shoe organizer
Components
(E) Power cord cable clamps x 10
(D) Height adjustment bracket x 2
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(A) Motor mounting plate

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OPTION A OPTION C
OPTION D
OPTION B
Pre-Installation
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Perpendicular to joist installations Parallel to joist installations
OPTION A OPTION C
OPTION D
Determine motor mounting location on the ceiling
□Choose a location in your garage where you would like to install your Hoist – an unobstructed operating space of at least 3 feet by 4
feet is required. The motor mounting plate (A) should be installed at least 3 feet away from walls or any other obstructions and close to
a power supply (preferably a ceiling outlet).
□The motorized hoist is designed to be installed either perpendicular or parallel to the ceiling joists and can be installed on joists with
16in. or 24in. spacing.
□In the chosen installation area determine the direction of the ceiling joists and the exact location of the ceiling joists by visually
checking or using a joist nder or a very ne drill bit.
□Four installation options are illustrated below. Note how the motor mounting plate (A) and motor hoist (B) are positioned for your
installation – in particular the location of the 4 xed threaded bolts on the motor mounting plate and the 4 ½ in. spacer channel bar
attachment tab on the motor hoist. Determine how the motor mounting plate should be rotated – where the xed, threaded bolts
should be located – prior to fastening to the joists. Identify your installation option.
OPTION B

Installation
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□Position the paper motor mounting template in the installation location and mark with a pencil the six spots where the
lags bolts will be fastened.
□It is very important that the wood screws are fastened to the center of the joists. Use the hole saw drill bit (R) or cut away
the drywall with a utility knife to obtain an unobstructed view of the width of the joists so the exact center can easily be
determined (covered ceilings only). It may be necessary to again use the motor mounting template and a pencil to mark
where the wood screws are to be fastened.
16 IN. JOISTS
MAKE SURE YOU MOUNT TO THE CENTER OF EACH
JOIST TO SECURE YOUR HOIST PROPERLY
MARK THESE SIX HOLES FOR 16 IN. JOIST CENTERS
MARK THESE SIX HOLES FOR 24 IN. JOIST CENTERS
1 Prepare ceiling
FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL YOUR MOUNTING PLATE TO
THE CENTER OF YOUR JOISTS WILL CAUSE YOUR SPACER BAR
TO BE OFFSET FROM CENTER OF JOISTS AND MAY CAUSE
YOUR HOIST TO FALL FROM CEILING.
EXAMPLE OF BAD ALIGNMENT

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x 6 x 1
WARNING: Motor mounting plate must
be fastened to wooden joists in the building
framing. Do not fasten to drywall, particle board,
plaster or other such materials. Failure to do
this may result in injury or death.
2 Install the motor mounting plate to the ceiling
□Using a power drill with a 1/8in. drill bit attached, drill six pilot holes into the center of the joists.
□Using the ratchet and 3⁄8in. socket (T) fasten 6 of the 4 in. lag bolts (K) into the joists until the motor mounting plate is securely
fastened.
Installation (continued)

WARNING: Slide the motor hoist until the tabs are rmly
against the threaded bolts. Do not leave any space between
the bolts and the enclosed end of the mounting tabs.
Installation (continued)
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3 Attach the motor hoist to the motor mounting plate
□Install the motor over the top of the 4 xed, threaded bolts on the motor mounting plate (A) and tighten nuts. (It is easier if you install
the nuts loosely on the treads and slide motor on top.)
□Once the motor hoist is properly positioned on the motor mounting plate, tighten the nut with the ratchet or the adjustable wrench until
the motor hoist is securely attached to the motor mounting plate.

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Installation (continued)
SPACER CHANNEL
PULLEY BAR SPACER CHANNEL
PULLEY BAR
24 in. joists16 in. joists
DEPENDING ON YOUR JOIST SPACING, YOU WILL USE DIFFERENT HOLES
ON THE SPACER BARS FOR INSTALLATION.
80 in.
96 in.
64 in.
48 in.
0 in.
16 in.
32 in.
0 in.
24 in.
48 in.
72 in.
96 in.

16"
Installation (continued)
4 Connect and install the spacer channel pulley bar
□Press the spacer channel pulley bar ush with the ceiling and mark ceiling with a pencil where a lag bolt will be used to attach the bar
to the joist.
– Perpendicular joist installation (option A or B on page 6). Make a mark at either the 16 in. hole or 24 in. hole depending on your joist
spacing. Remove the spacer channel bar.
– Parallel joist installation (option C or D on page 6). Make a mark at the 21 in. hole.
Remove the spacer channel bar.
□It is very important that the lag bolt is fastened to the center of the joist. Use the hole saw drill bit (R) or cut away the drywall with a
utility knife to obtain an unobstructed view of the width of the joist so the exact center can easily be determined. It may be necessary
to reposition the spacer channel bar and mark with a pencil where the lag bolt is to be fastened.
□Using a power drill with a 1/8 in. drill bit (U) attached drill a pilot hole into the center of the joist.
□Insert the ared end (the end without a xed nut) of a spacer channel bar onto the xed bolt coming down from the motor plate tab
above the strap spools on the motor hoist.
□Attach the 6 mm nut (Q) to the xed bolt and tighten with a ratchet or adjustable wrench until the spacer channel bar is securely
fastened to the motor hoist.
□Place a lag bolt(s) (K) and using the ratchet fasten the bolt(s) into the joist(s) until the spacer channel bar is securely fastened.
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F
E
D
AB
C
Installation (continued)
Strap hole
Stopper plate
Spring
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
Pin
Cotter pin
Hook
5 Install straps
□Place the straps coming out of the rectangular opening closest to the spacer channel
bar (g. D) over the top of the pulley at the end of the spacer channel pulley bar. (g. E)
□Once the strap has been placed over the pulley reinstall the pulley to its original
position, insert the pin and refasten the cotter pin. (g. F)
□Place strap from motor side (g. C) through stopper plate and attach height
adjustment bracket using the supplied cotter pin (g. B).
□Repeat step for pulley side without the stopper plate (g. A).
□Plug in the motor hoist (B) to the nearest 110 volt power outlet.
□Use the hand control switch and safely lower the straps until approximately 9 feet of
cable is hanging down.
THE STRAP THAT GOES ACROSS TO THE
SPACER BAR NEEDS TO PASS THROUGH THE
CUT OUT SECTION OF THE MOUNTING PLATE.

X 10
X 2
Installation (continued)
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6 Install the hand control switch holder
□Secure the hand control switch to a convenient location on the closest
appropriate wall using the power cord cable clamps (E) and screws (V and W).
□If your cables are too long, use the supplied cable ties to coil them close to the
motor for a clean nish.
□To prevent unauthorized use, the Garage Gator hoist is equipped with a key lock
feature. When the key is turned to the “OFF” position or removed from the hand
control switch the unit will not function until the key is reinserted and turned to
the “ON” position.
Screw into wall
Power cord cable clamps
Screw into wall
Insert supplied key here
TIP: WE SUGGEST YOU INSTALL YOUR
CONTROLLER HOLDER FIRST AND RUN YOUR
WIRE BACK TO THE MOTOR. THIS WAY YOUR
EXCESS CABLE WILL BE UP AT THE MOTOR.
USE THE SUPPLIED CLIPS TO ATTACH TO
THE WALL.

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Installation (continued)
7 Assemble the hook bar
□If you are using the lift for golf bags use the long J hooks (I). If you are using it for bicycles use the short J hooks (H). Slide hooks onto
the middle bar before attaching your end bars.
□Attach each hook bar end to the assembled middle section by lining up the slotted holes from the hook bar end to the holes of the
hook bar connectors. Attach shoe organizer (J) to middle bar.
□Attach the height adjustment bracket (D) by sliding the hook into the two large holes on the left and right side of the bar facing inward.

Installation (continued)
8 Level
□The height adjustment bracket (D) is adjustable to make your straps and bars perfectly level. Lower your straps to eye level and
adjust the pin in the height adjustment bracket (D) to the desired hole to make your straps level.
NOT LEVEL
□If your bar is not level, use the strap adjustment bracket that is located by the hook.
TO ADJUST, REMOVE THE COTTER PIN ON THE HIGHEST SIDE AND REINSTALL AT THE HIGHER HOLE.
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□If your bar is still not level, remove the rst lower pin that you
have already installed and reinstall it without the strap at the
lowest level closest to the hook.
□Wrap the strap around the pin you installed and insert the
second pin at the desired hole through the hoop in the strap.
Adjust the second pin accordingly until your bar is level.

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Installation (continued)
9 Using the key lock feature
□To prevent unauthorized use the Garage Gator 68223 is equipped with a key lock feature.
□When the key is turned to the “OFF” position or removed from the hand control switch the unit will not function until the key is
reinserted and turned to the “ON” position.
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Test the unit
□Press and hold the rocker switch on the hand control to raise and lower the hook bar. When the hook bar reaches the uppermost travel
point, the stopper plate above the cable hook will trigger the limit switch ceasing upward movement.

Contact information
Solutions Murales Proslat inc.
225, boul. Industriel
Chateauguay, (Quebec)
J6J 4Z2, Canada
1-888-GATOR-08
[email protected]
Maintenance
□Check to be sure the motor is properly attached to its
mounting plate. Make sure the bolts are tight.
□Periodically check the condition of the electrical cords, plugs
and controls.
□Periodically check cables for slippage or excessive wear.
Specications
□Model: 68223
□Load capacity: 220 lb
□Lifting Height: 120 in.
□Lifting speed: 30 ft./min
□Strap width: 1.25 in.
□Voltage: 120 V/60 HZ / 3.9 amps
□Motor: 460 W 3/5 HP
TO RAISE OR LOWER THE HOOK BAR:
□Do not stand under the hoist
□Turn the key in the hand control switch to the “ON” position.
□Press and hold the rocker switch in the direction you want the
hook bar to travel.
□Release the switch when the desired location is reached.
□Operator must let the motor stop for 8 minutes after
continuously working raising or lowering the hoist.
TO LOAD THE HOOK BAR:
□Lower the hook bar to a comfortable height.
□Evenly distribute the weight of articles stored.
□Do not overload the hook bar — maximum capacity is
220 pounds.
□Be sure items are secured before raising the hook bar.
□**Make sure load is secure before lifting.
EXAMPLES OF ITEMS THAT
CAN BE STORED:
Bikes
□Loop one piece of the bike cable through the rim of the front
tire then connect the clip to the oblong ring attached to the
hook bar.
□Loop the second piece of the bike cable through the rim of the
back tire then connect the clip to the oblong ring attached to
the hook bar.
□Hang bicycles by using bike hook. Hook red part around neck
of seat on bicycle as seat is resting on top of bike bar.
Golf Bags
□Golf bags should be hung by the carrying handle — NOT the
shoulder strap.
Canoe/Kayak
□Capacity on hook bar must not exceed 220 lb
□Canoe/kayak straps sold separately
Spare Tires
□Canoe/kayak straps sold separately
Operating instructions
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, USE & CARE GUIDE AND WARRANTY
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68223 07/2020
Modèle : 68223
Par
PALAN MOTORISÉ RÉSIDENTIEL COMPACT
CAPACITÉ DE 220 LB
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Table des matières
CE QUI EST COUVERT
□Seul l'élévateur motorisé en possession du premier acheteur au
détail.
□Défauts de matériaux ou de fabrication garantis un an.
CE QUI N'EST PAS COUVERT
□Défaillance du produit résultant d'une mauvaise installation,
d'une mauvaise utilisation ou d'un abus, d'une altération ou de
toute autre défaillance non liée à des défauts de matériaux ou de
fabrication.
Garantie
□Dommages causés par des catastrophes naturelles, un
incendie ou un accident.
□Dommages causés par des accessoires non développés par
le fabricant.
□Dommages résultant du chargement de l'élévateur au-delà
de la capacité de poids maximale indiquée
□Corrosion, rouille ou décoloration de la nition.
□Le coût du retour, de la main-d'œuvre ou des accessoires.
Garantie...........................................................................................................................................................................2
Informations sur la sécurité...........................................................................................................................................3
Quincaillerie et outils requis ..........................................................................................................................................4
Outils requis .................................................................................................................................................................4
Quincaillerie incluse. ....................................................................................................................................................4
Contenu de l'emballage................................................................................................................................................5
Composantes................................................................................................................................................................5
Pré-installation...............................................................................................................................................................6
Déterminez l'emplacement du moteur au plafond.......................................................................................................6
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................7
ÉTAPE 1 – Préparez votre plafond ................................................................................................................................7
ÉTAPE 2 – Installez la plaque de montage du moteur au plafond ...............................................................................8
ÉTAPE 3 – Fixez le palan à la plaque de montage du moteur ......................................................................................9
ÉTAPE 4 – Connectez et installer la barre de la poulie...............................................................................................11
ÉTAPE 5 – Installez les courroies................................................................................................................................12
ÉTAPE 6 – Installez le support du contrôleur..............................................................................................................13
ÉTAPE 7 – Assemblez la barre de support..................................................................................................................14
ÉTAPE 8 – Nivelez.......................................................................................................................................................15
ÉTAPE 9 – Utilisation de la fonction de verrouillage ..................................................................................................16
ÉTAPE 10 – Testez l'unité ...........................................................................................................................................16
Directives d'utilisation .................................................................................................................................................17
Coordonnées / Maintenance / Spécifications .............................................................................................................17