RGC HL20058 User manual

REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION P/N 6115018
Marine Products Division 2/28/2023
HL20058, HL20065
HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT
INSTRUCTIONS
(Applies to P/N’s 4108800, 4108803, 4108806)

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Contents
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2. SAFETY DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. EQUIPMENT SAFETY LABELS ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SAFETY .................................................................................................... 2
1.5. INSTALLATION SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.6. OPERATING SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. NAMEPLATE AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG................................................................................................. 5
2.2. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Pre-Installation Checks ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Prior to Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3. Leg & Main Frame Assembly ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.4. Liftarm Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.5. Cylinder Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.6. Operating Position ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.7. Connecting Hydraulic Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 10
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1. BEFORE OPERATING THE LIFT ................................................................................................................. 11
4.2. TESTING LIFT OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.3. RAISING AND LOWERING THE BOAT ...................................................................................................... 12
4.4. SECURING LIFT WHEN NOT IN USE ......................................................................................................... 12
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 13
5.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES ............................................................................................................ 13
5.2. ANNUAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3. STORAGE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 15
PARTS LISTS............................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1. HL2K Boat Lift ................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.2. 4108809 Cylinder & Hose Assembly Components .......................................................................................... 17
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 19
COMMERCIAL PRODUCT PROVISIONS .............................................................................................................. 21

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SAFETY
1.1. INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products Hydraulic Lift has been engineered to provide lifting performance,
long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built lift
can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual
and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your lift to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel,
and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS LIFT WITHOUT STUDYING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. FAILURE TO
DO THIS CAN LEAD TO EQUIPMENT MISUSE WITH RESULTING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE. CONTACT YOUR RGC MARINE DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS.
1.2. SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others or cause property damage. The safety messages
or signal words for product safety signs are DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. Each safety message is preceded by a
safety alert symbol and is defined as follows:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause death or serious injury. This safety
message is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-damage-only accidents.
1.3. EQUIPMENT SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes
illegible, contact a Reimann & Georger Corporation dealer for a free replacement.
1.4. EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SAFETY
1. Do not use the lift, control box, or the remote control if any item shows any signs of damage.
2. Do not expose the internal control box components or remote control to water or inclement weather conditions.
3. Understand the use of all controls and connections provided with the control box.
4. Never operate the lift with a substitute hydraulic power supply. Use only the control box provided with the lift.
5. Do not store any articles in the control box, as this can damage the pump or electrical system.
6. Do not allow persons other than authorized service personnel to repair any part of this equipment.
7. Do not exceed the rated maximum lifting capacity of this equipment.
8. Never try lifting anything other than a boat with this equipment.
9. Never allow people in the boat any time it is suspended above the water on the platform or when the lift is in use.
10. Do not stand or walk on the loading platform while it is in any raised position.
11. Do not allow anyone to swim or play under, near or on the lift at any time. Raise the bunks out of the water when
leaving the lift unattended to allow swimmers to see its location.
12. Never use the lift to hang or store any auxiliary equipment such as boating hardware.
13. Never operate the lift during an electrical storm.

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1.5. INSTALLATION SAFETY
1. Do not weld or otherwise modify the lift. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift and void the
warranty.
2. All lifting accessories such as pontoon brackets, pivoting bunks, and guide-ons, must be commercially manufactured,
and be properly maintained and installed.
3. Ensure that the frame is level and square.
4. The following precautions must be observed when lifting any part of this equipment:
a. Be sure of your footing.
b. Bend your knees and lift with your legs.
c. Hold the equipment section close to your body when lifting.
1.6. OPERATING SAFETY
1. Before allowing anyone to operate the lift, be certain they fully understand the proper operating procedure.
2. Completely remove any user or dealer installed locking devices before operating the lift.
3. Follow the Pre-Lifting Checklist before operating.
4. Ensure the center of gravity of the boat is between forward load tube and rear foot plates.
5. Do not try lifting or launching your boat in rough water conditions. This can damage your boat and/or the lift.
6. The boat must be stored with the lift in the over center position.
7. A clear visual path is required when using a remote transmitter. Obstacles, radio frequency interference, and weak
transmitter batteries will degrade the performance and range of your remote transmitter.
8. Keep people and pets clear during operation of the lift.
9. Keep all clothing and all body parts clear of moving parts.
10. Never adjust or service the lift during operation or while connected to the control box.
11. Do not adjust the components in the control box while operating the lift.
12. Completely lower the platform before performing any type of maintenance or repair.
13. Never allow anybody to work in or on the boat when it is suspended above the water on the lift.
14. At end of operation, secure the control box and the lift to prevent unauthorized use. Never assume you will find the
equipment in the same condition in which you left it.
15. Never operate the remote control or hydraulic power unit when connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses.
16. Do not operate the lift when under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
ID
HL20058-48
HL20065-48
HL20065-60
Part Number
4108803
4108806
4108800
Weight Capacity
2000 lb
2000 lb
2000 lb
Maximum Beam
A
58”
65”
65”
Overall Width (incl feet)
B
73 ½”
80 ½”
80 ½”
Width at Bunks
C
26”
26”
26”
Keel Clearance from Bunks
D
6”
6”
6”
Overall Length
E
119 ½”
119 ½”
131 ½”
Bunk height, lowered, at rear of lift
F
13 1/8”
13 1/8”
11 ½”
Cylinder depth below shallow water feet
position
G
3”
3”
3”
Bunk height, lowered, at front of lift
H
18 5/8”
18 5/8”
18 ¾”
Lifting range, rear of lift
(I-F)
44”
44”
57 ½”
Lifting range, front of lift
(J-H)
39”
39”
51”
Approximate lifting time at full load
45 sec up,
25 sec down
45 sec up,
25 sec down
45 sec up,
25 sec down
Shipping Weight less power unit
300 lb
300 lb
300 lb
All lifts include 72” aluminum/vinyl bunks, stainless steel hardware, and a single hydraulic cylinder.

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2.1. NAMEPLATE AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG
It is important to identify your lift completely and accurately whenever ordering spare parts or requesting assistance in
service. There are two product nameplates for each lift; one nameplate located at the top of the Right-Hand Forward Lift
Arm and another nameplate in the control box. Each label shows the model and serial numbers and capacity rating. The lift
label should appear as the sample nameplate shown in Figure 2-1. Record lift information from both nameplates below for
future reference.
Figure 2-1 Typical Product Nameplate
HYDRAULIC LIFT NAMEPLATE INFORMATION
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
CAPACITY RATING
CONTROL BOX NAMEPLATE INFORMATION
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
CAPACITY RATING
2.2. REQUIRED ACCESSORIES
1. Extension Legs—Adjustable legs available in pairs. Standard lengths are 3’ or 5’. Choose the length that corresponds
to your water depth and desired lift height at the front and rear of the lift.
2. Control Box — Contains the remote control receiver, a 12V battery, and the hydraulic pump that powers the boat lift.
3. Control Box Charger – An AC charger, solar panel (with solar panel mount and solar charge controller), or other
method of keeping the 12V battery charged is required.
2.3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The following options are available which enable you to customize your lift for your particular operation. Installation
instructions are provided as part of each option kit.
1. Guide Posts (pair)—Vertical guide posts make entering the lift easy in various water conditions.
2. Underwater or dock Lights—Remote controlled waterproof lights available that can be mounted to the lift frame and
control box lighting for greater nighttime visibility.
3. Hose Extensions—Enables remote installation of the hydraulic control box. Available in lengths of 5’, 12’, and 20’.

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
3.1. Pre-Installation Checks
1. Do not assemble the lift if any part shows any sign of damage.
2. Do not weld or otherwise modify the lift. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift and void the
warranty.
3. All lifting accessories shall be commercially manufactured, and be properly maintained and installed. Consult the
manufacturer’s separate instructions provided for these accessories.
3.2. Prior to Setup
1. This product has been supplied with stainless steel hardware to protect against a harsh marine environment and provide
outstanding performance. Due to the chemistry and surface condition of stainless steel, there is a natural tendency for the
hardware to “gall, lock up, or seize” during assembly. To prevent this from occurring, it is strongly recommended that
the anti-seize supplied in the hardware bag be applied to the mating surfaces of all stainless steel fasteners before
assembly. Lubricants containing molybdenum disulfide, graphite, mica or talc may also be used.
CAUTION:
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TORQUE RATING ON ALL BOLTS OF 20 FT-LBS.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO APPLY A SUITABLE LUBRICANT TO THE MATING SURFACES OF
STAINLESS STEEL THREADED FASTENERS MAY CAUSE GALLING AND/OR SEIZING OF
ASSEMBLY.

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3.3. Leg & Main Frame Assembly
1. At each corner, attach extension leg to foot plate (2) as shown. Install cap (27). Slide extension leg to required height in
leg (3) and secure with leg pin (1). Ensure each leg sits level.
a. For very shallow water applications: A 12” length of extension leg can be used. In this case, secure foot plate (2)
and extension leg to leg (3) with leg pin (1), omitting nut (26) and bolt (21). Note, the main frame mounting ears
and cylinder cross tube will be slightly lower than the feet.
2. Install main frame (10) on both legs (3).
•Main frame weighs approximately 80 lbs and will require at least two people to lift.
•To center main frame on leg (3), position the outside edge of the main frame 17” from the inside of the leg pocket
(13½” on 58” wide models).
•Secure main frame with hardware (13, 20, 22, 24) as shown.

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3.4. Liftarm Installation
1. Position rear liftarm (9) above the cylinder cross tube on the main frame in the orientation as shown. Secure to main
frame with pin (19), stainless washer (25), and cotter pin (17).
2. Position front liftarm (11) at the end of the main frame, in the orientation shown. Secure to main frame with pin (19),
stainless washer (25), and cotter pin (17).
3. Secure bunks (12) to liftarms (9, 11) using pin (18), stainless washer (23), and cotter pin (14). Capture nylon washer (6)
between bunk and liftarm (eight places). Spread all cotter pins.

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3.5. Cylinder Installation
1. Gently lower the bunks. Uncoil cylinder hoses and pass them under the rails of the main frame (10). Position the
cylinder (8) with the fittings down to avoid contact between boat hull and cylinder fitting.
2. Secure the large end of cylinder (8) to the main frame (10), using pin (5). Capture nylon washer (7) between
cylinder body and main frame. Secure each end of pin (5) with stainless washer (15) and cotter pin (17).
3. If needed, raise the liftarm slightly to align cylinder rod end pin hole with liftarm pin hole. Secure the rod end of
cylinder (8) to the main frame (10), using pin (4). Secure each end of pin (5) with stainless washer (15) and cotter
pin (17). Spread all cotter pins.
4. Route the hoses as needed. Secure hoses to the lift with cable ties or other hardware as desired, leaving sufficient
room for the cylinder to operate.