RGC HVLS50124 User manual

REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION P/N 6115019
Marine Products Division 12/5/2023
HVLS VERTICAL LIFT
INSTRUCTIONS
(Applies to P/N’s 3654491, 3654492, 3654493, 3654494, 3654505, 3654570,
3654660, 3654540, 3654670, 3654680, 3654690)

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Contents
PRE-LIFTING CHECKLIST .......................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. SAFETY DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. EQUIPMENT SAFETY LABELS ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL SAFETY .................................................................................................... 4
1.5. INSTALLATION SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.6. OPERATING SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6.1. General ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.7. 1.7 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ............................................................................................ 5
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. NAMEPLATE AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG ................................................................................................. 7
2.3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION AND SETUP ................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. PRIOR TO SETUP .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.3. VERTICAL LEG ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.4. FRAME SIDE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 11
3.5. PLATFORM ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 12
3.6. MOUNTING THE PLATFORM TO THE FRAME ......................................................................................... 12
3.7. PLATFORM REEVING AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................... 13
3.8. REEVING THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ............................................................................. 14
3.9. HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.10. MOVING LIFT TO OPERATING POSITION ................................................................................................ 15
OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1. BEFORE OPERATING THE LIFT .................................................................................................................. 16
4.2. TESTING LIFT OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 16
4.3. TESTING LIFT WITH REMOTES .................................................................................................................. 16
4.4. RAISING AND LOWERING THE PLATFORM ............................................................................................ 17
4.5. SECURING LIFT WHEN NOT IN USE .......................................................................................................... 17
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 18
5.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES ............................................................................................................. 18
5.2. WIRE ROPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................... 18
5.3. ANNUAL INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................. 19
5.4. REMOTE CONTROL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 19
5.5. STORAGE PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.6. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUSH ..................................................................................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 21
PARTS LISTS ............................................................................................................................................. 24

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7.1. LIFTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.2. BUNDLES ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
7.2.1. HVLS50124 BUNDLE 1 OF 3 - 3654501 .................................................................................................... 24
7.2.2. HVLS50124T BUNDLE 1 OF 3 - 3654504 ................................................................................................. 24
7.2.3. HVLS70108T/HVLS70124T BUNDLE 1 OF 3 - 3654507 .......................................................................... 24
7.2.4. HVLS80124/HVLS80132/HVLS80124 AND HVLS80132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 1 OF 3 - 365459524
7.2.5. HVLS100132/HVLS100132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 1 OF 3 - 3654534 ............................................... 25
7.2.6. HVLS50124/HVLS50124T BUNDLE 2 OF 3 - 3654502 ............................................................................ 25
7.2.7. HVLS70108T/HVLS70124T/HVLS80124/HVLS80124 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 2 OF 3 - 3654508 ... 25
7.2.8. HVLS80132/HVLS80132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 2 OF 3 - 3654661 ................................................... 25
7.2.9. HVLS100132/HVLS100132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 2 OF 3 - 3654535 ............................................... 25
7.2.10. HVLS50124 BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654503 .................................................................................................... 25
7.2.11. HVLS50124T BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654506 ................................................................................................. 25
7.2.12. HVLS70108T/HVLS70124T BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654519 .......................................................................... 25
7.2.13. HVLS80124 BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654596 .................................................................................................... 25
7.2.14. HVLS80124 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654681 ........................................................................ 26
7.2.15. HVLS80132 BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654662 .................................................................................................... 26
7.2.16. HVLS80132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654691 ........................................................................ 26
7.2.17. HVLS100132 BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654536 .................................................................................................. 26
7.2.18. HVLS100132 SHORT HOSES BUNDLE 3 OF 3 - 3654671 ...................................................................... 26
7.2.19. HVLS50124/HVLS50124T – HARDWARE CARTON OF PARTS – 3653498 ......................................... 27
7.2.20. HVLS70108T/HVLS70124T – HARDWARE CARTON OF PARTS – 3653499 ...................................... 28
7.2.21. HVLS80124/HVLS80124 SHORT HOSES – HARDWARE CARTON OF PARTS – 3654597 ................ 29
7.2.22. HVLS80132/HVLS100132/HVLS80132 SHORT HOSES/HVLS100132 SHORT HOSES –
HARDWARE CARTON OF PARTS – 3654537 ....................................................................................................... 30
7.3. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW – HVL10K SHOWN, OTHERS SIMILAR .......................... 31

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PRE-LIFTING CHECKLIST
The lift and related equipment must be thoroughly inspected prior to each use. Only those who have read and understood this entire
manual and related equipment manuals are qualified to do this inspection. This checklist is to be used as a guideline in conjunction with
the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in this manual. It is recommended that the inspection be maintained as a permanent
record.
Ensure the lift installation will clear all power lines and obstructions.
Ensure all structural members of the lift are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity.
Ensure that an electric drive, if used, has been inspected and installed by a certified electrician in accordance with local
electrical codes. A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.) must be installed by your electrician and work properly.
Ensure that any user or dealer installed locking devices have been removed before operating the lift.
Operate the lift first without, and then with, your boat on the platform to test the operation of both the lift and the winch.
Ensure the boat is properly positioned on the lift before doing any raising or lowering.
Ensure the lift is not being used beyond its rated capacity.
Ensure any drain plug is in place on the boat before launching.
Conduct the wire rope inspection procedure described in Chapter 5 at least monthly.
Ensure the leg pins connect the vertical legs to the adjustable legs. Ensure the leg height has been properly adjusted
according to the water depth.
Ensure the frame and platform fastenings are tight.
Ensure the lower diagonal braces are installed in each corner.
Ensure the frame is level and square according to the dimensions shown in Figure 3-6, Chapter 3.
Ensure the cable end loops of the load and spreader tubes are fastened to the bracket at the bottom of each vertical leg.
Ensure the cable studs opposite the cable end loops in the platform assembly are tight. If tightening is needed, follow the
sequence described in Section 3.8 of Chapter 3. Then tighten the jam nuts to the cable nuts to lock the position.

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SAFETY
1.1. INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products Aluminum Vertical 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.
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 which, 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 if it shows any signs of damage.
2. Do not exceed the rated maximum lifting capacity of this equipment.
3. When using a direct drive or motorized friction drive, understand the use of all controls and connections provided with it.
4. Never try lifting anything other than a boat with this equipment.
5. Never allow people in the boat any time it is suspended above the water on the platform.
6. Do not allow anyone to swim or play under, near or on the lift at any time.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS LIFT WITHOUT STUDYING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL. FAILURE
TO DO THIS CAN LEAD TO EQUIPMENT MISUSE WITH RESULTING DAMAGE AND/OR
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. CONTACT YOUR RGC MARINE DEALER IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS.
WARNING:
ALL ELECTRIC DRIVES MUST BE INSTALLED AND INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. THIS
INSTALLATION MUST INCLUDE A PROPERLY WORKING GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER. (G.F.C.I.)
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND OR WALK ON THE PLATFORM WHILE IT IS IN ANY RAISED POSITION.
THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

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1.5. INSTALLATION SAFETY
1. Ensure that all bolts and nuts are fastened securely prior to operation.
2. Ensure the pulleys spin freely. If any pulley binds, replace it immediately.
3. Do not weld or otherwise modify the lift. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift and void the warranty.
4. All lifting accessories such as pontoon brackets, pivoting bunks, and guide-ons, must be commercially manufactured, have a rated
load capacity equal to that of the lift, and be properly maintained and installed.
5. Ensure that the frame is level and square.
6. 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.
7. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling wire rope. Insufficient hand protection when handling wire rope can cause personal
injury.
1.6. OPERATING SAFETY
1.6.1. General
1. Never use this equipment beyond its rated capacity. This can damage the lift and/or boat with resulting serious personal injury.
2. Before allowing anyone to operate the lift, be certain they fully understand the proper operating procedure.
3. Completely remove any user or dealer installed locking devices before operating the lift.
4. Follow the Pre-Lifting Checklist before operating.
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 secured on the lift before raising or lowering. Failure to do this can cause equipment damage and/or serious
personal injury.
7. Keep people and pets clear during operation of the lift.
8. Keep fingers and clothing clear of all moving parts.
9. Check the lift periodically for frayed cables and/or binding pulleys.
10. Do not attempt to make any adjustments on the lift while it is being operated.
11. Do not operate the lift under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
12. Never use the lift to hang or store any auxiliary equipment such as boating hardware.
1.7. 1.7 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. At least once a year, the lift must be thoroughly inspected as described in the Maintenance chapter of this manual.
2. Completely lower the platform before performing any type of maintenance or repair.
3. Immediately replace any components found to be defective as described in Chapter 5—Inspection and Maintenance.
WARNING:
NEVER ALLOW ANYBODY TO WORK IN OR ON THE BOAT WHEN IT IS SUSPENDED
ABOVE THE WATER ON THE LIFT.

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SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. TECHNICAL DATA
C
B
A
D
Model
Weight
Capacity
(lbs)
Maximum
Beam (in)
A
Inside
Width
Between
Legs
B
Cradle
Travel
(in)
Overall
length
(in, incl.
feet)
D
Overall
width
(in, incl.
feet)
C
Minimum
platform
height
(in)
Lifting
speed
with full
load (sec,
down/up)
Approx.
Shipping
weight
(lbs)
HVLS50124
5000
121
124
60
138
144
9
20/60
697
HVLS50124T
5000
121
124
72
138
144
9
24/72
630
HVLS70108T
7000
105
108
72
138
128
11
30/75
680
HVLS70124T
7000
121
124
72
138
144
11
30/75
785
HVLS80124
8000
121
124
72
138
144
10
40/100
856
HVLS80132
8000
129
132
72
138
152
10
40/100
924
HVLS100132
10000
129
132
72
158
152
10
50/120
1128
*Measured from top of load tube to bottom of feet when the adjustable legs are fully retracted.
- Measurements are approximate.
- All lifts include low-maintenance polymer sheaves, stainless steel hardware, and stainless wire rope.
- HVLS80124, HVLS80132, AND HVLS10132 –All come in standard and short hose versions: standard length is 32’used for
more options like placing the control box on the dock and short length is 5’ normally used with the control box shelf.
- Adjustable extension legs, vinyl-clad aluminum or carpeted wooden bunks, and AC or DC control box are required to
complete installation.

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2.2. NAMEPLATE AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG
It is important to identify your lift completely and accurately whenever ordering spare parts or requesting assistance in service. The
lift has a product nameplate located at the top of vertical leg “D”. The 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 the model, serial number, and capacity rating in this
manual for future reference.
Typical Product Nameplate
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER __________________________
CAPACITY RATING
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. Acrylic Canopy – Boats tucked neatly under the heavy duty canopy are protected from the elements, reducing the need for boat
coverings. Various canopy sizes and colors are available.
2. Full Length Guide-On – Cushioned guide-ons make entering the lift easy in various water conditions.
3. Motor Stop – Assists in positioning boat on the lift for balanced lifting.
4. Transport Kit – Makes installation and removal of boat lift easier. You can purchase the complete kit or desired components.
5. Pontoon Deck Brackets – These brackets are designed to lift pontoon boats from under the deck. The vertical leg bumper kit is
included which supplies carpeted side bumpers. Wood for bunks is not supplied.
6. Pontoon Cradles – Cradle brackets designed for lifting pontoon boats from under the pontoons. The vertical leg bumper kit is
included which supplies carpeted side bumpers. Wood for bunks is not supplied.
7. Deep Water Extension Legs – Adjustable legs available in pairs with bracing. Standard lengths are 4’, 6’, 8’, and 10’.
8. Upper / Lower Bumper Kit—This cushioned wood kit mounts onto your lift in key locations to protect your boat while entering
and exiting the lift in various water conditions. This is both a “stand alone” kit and a kit automatically supplied with the pontoon
deck brackets and pontoon cradles.
9. Hydraulic Power Unit Shelf- This kit includes a shelf frame, support braces and hardware to attach to the leg ‘C’ on the lift.
10. Solar Panel – Slowly recharges battery when lift is unused. Extends interval between full recharges.
11. AC Charger – Recharges battery between periods of high usage or when insufficient solar energy is available.

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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. 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 highly 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.
4. All lifting accessories such as pontoon brackets, pivoting bunks, guide-ons, and slings shall be commercially manufactured, have
a rated load capacity equal to that of the lift, and be properly maintained and installed. Consult the manufacturer’s separate
instructions provided for these accessories.
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.
WARNING:
ALL ELECTRIC DRIVES MUST BE INSTALLED AND INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. THIS
INSTALLATION MUST INCLUDE A PROPERLY WORKING GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER. (G.F.C.I.)

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3.2. PRIOR TO SETUP
The part reference numbers and letters used in the subassembly drawings of sections 3.3 through 3.9 are listed in the parts lists of
Section 7. Place one bag of hardware at each corner.
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13
12
10
15
8
10
10
16
9
9
214
1
3
B
CORNER
A
CORNER
D
CORNER
C
CORNER
Vertical Lift Frame & Platform Assembly
CAUTION:
INSERT ALL BOLTS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LIFT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR
BOAT. THE NUTS FASTEN ONTO THE OUTSIDE FACE OF THE LIFT. THE ONLY
BOLTS THAT MAY BE INSERTED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIFT ARE THOSE ON
THE BOTTOM PARTS OF THE BRACES.