RGC PL1200W User manual

PL1200W - PL2000 GUIDE-ON
INSTRUCTIONS
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6112008 6/27/11

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
RGC MARINE PRODUCTS PHONE: [phone]
1 SAFETY........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Definitions...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 Equipment Safety Labels................................................................................................................1
1.4 Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................1
2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP .................................................................................................3
2.1 Pre-Installation Checks ..................................................................................................................3
2.2 Prior To Setup ...............................................................................................................................3
2.3 Guide On Support Assembly & Adjustment .................................................................................3
3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................5
3.1 General Maintenance Rules............................................................................................................5
3.2 Annual Inspection...........................................................................................................................5
3.3 Storage Procedure...........................................................................................................................5
4 PARTS LISTS...............................................................................................................................6
4.1 PL1200W Guide On Bundle ..........................................................................................................6
4.2 PL2000 Guide On Bundle..............................................................................................................6
4.3 PL1200W / PL2000 Guide On Carton of Parts..............................................................................6
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Guide On Support Assembly..........................................................................................................4
2-2 Guide On Roller Assembly.............................................................................................................4

1SAFETY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products Guide On Kit is designed to aid in proper positioning of boats on
the lift. Your Guide On kit is well-designed and well-built. However, like any other equipment, it can malfunction or
become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual and your related
PWC Lift manual, and related equipment manuals thoroughly before installing this kit and 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 replacement.
1.4 SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS KIT AND OPERATE THE LIFT WITHOUT READING BOTH THIS
MANUAL AND YOUR VERTICAL LIFT 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.
1. Do not install this kit without first replacing any damaged or defective parts.
2. The guide on kit does not increase the rated capacity of the lift. Never use the lift beyond its rated capacity. This can
damage the kit assembly, lift, and/or boat with resulting serious personal injury.
3. Never try using any part of this kit in an application for which it was not designed.
4. Do not weld or otherwise modify any part of this kit. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift
and void the warranty.
5. Do not try installing the guide on kit with the weight of the boat on the lift. This can cause equipment damage and/or
personal injury.
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. After the guide on kit is installed, the safety checks in Steps 8 through 25 must be performed on your lift prior to
operation. Details on these checks are given in your PWC lift manual.
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8. Before allowing anyone to operate the lift, be sure they fully understand the proper operating procedure.
9. Do not operate the lift under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
10. Keep people and pets clear during operation of the lift.
11. Keep fingers and clothing clear of all moving parts.
12. Never allow people in the boat any time it is suspended above the water on the platform.
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND OR WALK ON THE PLATFORM WHILE IT IS IN ANY RAISED POSITION.
THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
13. Do not allow anyone to swim or play under, near or on the lift at any time.
14. Insure that all bolts and nuts are fastened securely on both this kit and the lift prior to operation.
15. Insure that the frame is level and square.
16. Completely remove any user or dealer installed locking devices before operating the lift.
17. 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.
18. Check the lift periodically for frayed cables and/or binding pulleys. If any pulley binds, replace it immediately.
19. Do not try making any adjustments on the lift during operation.
20. Contact your dealer if the winch mechanism fails to perform as described in the Operation chapter of your PWC lift
manual.
21. Never tamper with the winch mechanism. This can cause equipment damage.
22. When using a motorized friction drive, understand the use of all controls and connections provided with it.
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.)
23. Never use the lift to hang or store any auxiliary equipment such as boating hardware.
24. The handwheel must turn clockwise when raising the platform and counter-clockwise when lowering the platform. If
the platform operates in the reverse sense, you have reeved the winch incorrectly. You MUST follow the winch
reeving instructions in your PWC lift manual to prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury. The brake pawl
must click during platform raising, indicating that the brake is operative. The self-activating brake mechanism must
provide a controlled lowering of the platform.
WARNING:
NEVER RELEASE THE BRAKE PAWL OF THE WINCH. THIS CAN TRIGGER AN
UNCONTROLLED SPIN-DOWN OR “FREEWHEEL” OF THE HANDWHEEL. IF
FREEWHEELING OCCURS, NEVER TRY TO STOP IT AS THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
25. Padlock the handwheel to the post and (if equipped) lock out your friction drive to prevent unauthorized use when
your lift is left unattended.
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2INSTALLATION AND SET UP
2.1 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS
1. Do not assemble this kit or any other component of the lift if any part appears to be damaged.
2. Do not weld or other wise modify any portion of 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.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO APPLY A SUITABLE LUBRICANT TO THE MATING SURFACES OF
STAINLESS STEEL THREADED FASTENERS MAY CAUSE GALLING AND/OR SEIZING OF
ASSEMBLY.
CAUTION:
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TORQUE RATING ON ALL BOLTS OF 20 FT-LBS.
2.2 PRIOR TO SETUP
The part reference letters used in the subassembly drawings are the same as those shown in Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-2
and listed in the parts lists of Section 4.
2.3 GUIDE ON SUPPORT
1. Refer to Figure 2-1. Install the PL Guide On Weldments (3) under each stern end pivot bunk mounting bracket. Insert the
1/2-13 square head nut (E) into the square housing on Guide-On Weldment. Hold nut in place by threading 1/2-13 x 1-3/4
hex head bolt (C). (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME).
2. (Refer to Figure 2-2) Insert the PL Guide On Support (4) into the Guide On Weldment (3). Center the Guide-On Support
onto the PL lift and tighten the 1/2-13 hex head bolt (C).
3. (Refer to Figure 2-2) Position a PL Guide On Roller assembly (1) onto the Guide-On Support. Attach the Roller Assembly
using the square U-bolt (B), 3/8” flat washer (F), 3/8” lock washer (A) & 3/8” hex nut (D). (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT
THIS TIME). Repeat step #3 for the other Roller assembly.
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BOW END
OF LIFT
LEFT SIDE
OF LIFT
RIGHT SIDE
OF LIFT STERN END
OF LIFT
Figure 2-1.
PL1200W-PL2000 Guide On Support
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OF LIFT
BOW END
LEFT SIDE
OF LIFT
RIGHT SIDE
OF LIFT STERN END
OF LIFT
Figure 2-2.
PL1200W-PL2000 Guide On Support & Roller Assembly

3INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
3.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES
1. Do not allow persons other than authorized service personnel to repair this equipment.
2. Inspect bumper and guide on kits regularly for deterioration. Replace them immediately if they are worn.
3. Do not weld or otherwise modify the lift. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift and invalidate
your warranty.
4. Completely lower the lift before performing any type of maintenance or repair.
WARNING:
NEVER ALLOW ANYBODY TO WORK IN OR ON THE BOAT WHEN IT IS SUSPENDED
ABOVE THE WATER ON THE LIFT. IF THE HANDWHEEL ON THE WINCH SHOULD
START FREEWHEELING, DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT.
IF FREEWHEELING STARTS, NEVER TRY TO STOP IT. ALTHOUGH A SPIN DOWN OR
“FREEWHEELING” CAN CAUSE LIFT OR BOAT DAMAGE, TRYING TO STOP
FREEWHEELING CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
3.2 ANNUAL INSPECTION
At least once a year, the lift must be thoroughly inspected using the following procedure.
WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW ANYBODY TO USE THE LIFT UNTIL THIS MAINTENANCE IS
COMPLETED.
1. Tighten all bolts.
2. Check all carpeted wood bumpers and guide on assemblies for any damage, deterioration, or excessive wear. If any is
found, replace them immediately.
3. Check frame thoroughly for defects.
3.3 STORAGE PROCEDURE
1. Position PWC on platform so that it’s weight is centered on the lift.
2. A boat that has water in it from a rain storm could exceed the recommended weight capacity for the lift. Just 1 gallon
of water weighs over 8 pounds. Be sure to remove the plug while the boat is up on the lift. Make sure you replace the
plug prior to launching your boat.
3. Protect your lift as far as possible from damage caused by environmental factors such as airborne fallout, chemicals,
tree sap, and weather hazards.
4. Never use the lift to hang or store any auxiliary equipment such as boating hardware.
5. Do not allow anyone to swim or play near the lift at any time.
6. Padlock the handwheel to the post and (if equipped) disconnect the friction drive power supply when your boat lift is
unattended. Never assume you will find the lift in the same condition that you left it.
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4PL GUIDE ON PARTS LIST
Each reference number or letter in the following parts lists can be matched with the reference number or letter referred
to in the illustrations of the instruction manual.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO APPLY A SUITABLE LUBRICANT TO THE MATING SURFACES OF
STAINLESS STEEL THREADED FASTENERS MAY CAUSE GALLING AND/OR SEIZING OF
ASSEMBLY.
4.1 #3402282 PL1200W Guide On Bundle
REF # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
4 3402187 1 PL 1200W GUIDE ON SUPPORT
4.2 #3406140 PL2000 Guide On Bundle
REF # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
4 3406125 1 PL 2000 GUIDE ON SUPPORT
4.3 #3402287 PL1200W/2000 Guide On Carton of Parts
REF # PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
1 3402145 2 PL GUIDE ON ROLLER ASSEMBLY
2 3603835 4 2-HOLE PLATE 2”
3 3402197 2 PL1200W/PL2000 GUIDE ON WELDMENT
3402292 1 PL GUIDE ON BAG OF BOLTS 1200W/2000
consisting of:
A 5806243 8 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 3/8
B 5893412 4 SQ U-BOLT 3/8 X 2-1/2 X 8
C 5896283 2 HHCS 1/2-13 X 1-3/4 SS
D 5803638 8 NUT HEX 3/8-16 SILICON BRONZE
E 5896385 2 NUT SQUARE HD 1/2-13 SS
F 5896406 8 WASHER FLAT SAE 3/8
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Reimann & Georger Corporation
Marine Products
This product is warranted by RGC®Marine Products to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or similar
model) at our option, without charge for either parts or labor when serviced at RGC®Marine Products.
Upon completion of repair, the unit will be returned to the customer freight prepaid. The warranty will not apply to this
product if it has been misused, abused, or altered.
NEITHER THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.