RGC VL10K Guide On HD User manual

VL10K GUIDE ON HD
INSTRUCTIONS
(Applies to P/Ns 3610250, 3610251 & 3610252)
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6112002 04/23/18

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 VL Guide On Support Assembly ...................................................................................................3
2.4 VL Guide On Assembly .................................................................................................................4
2.5 VL Guide On Adjustments .............................................................................................................6
3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................7
3.1 General Maintenance Rules............................................................................................................7
3.2 Annual Inspection...........................................................................................................................7
3.3 Storage Procedure...........................................................................................................................7
4 PARTS LISTS...............................................................................................................................8
4.1 VL10K X-Tall Guide On HD Support Carton of Parts...................................................................8
4.2 VL10K 2X-Tall Guide On HD Support Carton of Parts.................................................................8
4.3 VL10K 3X-Tall Guide On HD Support Carton of Parts.................................................................8
4.4 VL10K Guide On Wood Bundle VL100148”...............................................................................8
4.5 VL10K Guide On Wood Bundle VL100132”...............................................................................8
4.6 VL10K Guide On Bag of Bolts......................................................................................................8
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Guide On Support Assembly..........................................................................................................4
2-2 Guide On Wood Assembly.............................................................................................................5
2-3 Guide On Adjustments....................................................................................................................6

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1SAFETY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products VL10K 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
Vertical 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 pontoon brackets or bumpers 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 vertical lift manual.
8. Before allowing anyone to operate the lift, be sure they fully understand the proper operating procedure.

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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. Ensure that all bolts and nuts are fastened securely on both this kit and the lift prior to operation.
15. Ensure 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 vertical lift
manual.
21. Never tamper with the winch mechanism. This can cause equipment damage.
22. When using a direct 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 power drive 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 vertical 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”. IF FREEWHEELING OCCURS,
NEVER TRY TO STOP IT AS THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
25. Lock out your power 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.
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.
2.2 PRIOR TO SETUP
The part reference letters used in the subassembly drawings of sections 2.3 through 2.5 are the same as those shown in
Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-3 and listed in the parts lists of Chapter 4.
2.3 GUIDE ON SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. (Refer to Figure 2-1) Position a VL Guide On HD Support (1), on the Load Tube (X), with the diagonal brace facing the
center of the Load Tube. Insert two 3/8” square bend u-bolts (A), one over the end of the support mounting plate and, the
other square bend u-bolt is then inserted through the triangular space closest to the round support tube. Place a two hole
plate (5), onto each u-bolt and loosely attach a 3/8” flat washer (D), then a 3/8” lock washer (E), and finally a 3/8” hex nut
(F), to each side of both u-bolts. (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME).
2. Position a VL Guide On HD Upper Tube assembly (2), inside the VL Guide On HD Support tube. Insert a 1/2” square nut
(H), into the square housing on the support assembly. Hold the nut in place by threading a 1/2” Hex Head Cap Screw
(HHCS) (G). (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME). Repeat steps one and two for the other three support assemblies.

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Figure 2-1.
Guide On HD Support Assembly
2.4 GUIDE ON ASSEMBLY
1. (Refer to Figure 2-2) Position a Guide On (4), on top of the HD Upper Tube assembly (2), so that the aluminum channel
(pre-assembled to wood) rests on top of both Upper Tube mounting plates.
2. Insert two spring nuts (B), into the channel as shown and turn to lock in place on channel ridge. Compress spring to slide
into position. Insert two 3/8” HHCS (C), through the mounting plate and into the spring nuts. (DO NOT TIGHTEN AT
THIS TIME). Repeat for the other end of the Guide On.
3. Repeat steps one and two for second Guide On. Then secure all fasteners for Guide Ons and Support assemblies.

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Figure 2-2.
Guide On Assembly

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2.5 GUIDE ON ADJUSTMENTS
1. (Refer to Figure 2-3) Loosen u-bolt nuts (F), on load tubes to adjust distance between Guide Ons (4), to best suit boat width
and wave conditions. Retighten the load tube nuts at this time.
NOTE: ADJUST GUIDE ON WIDTH SO BOATS WEIGHT REMAINS CENTERED ON
LIFT TO AVOID DAMAGE TO LIFT OR BOAT.
NOTE: ADJUST FOR MORE SPACE BETWEEN GUIDE ON & HULL IN AREAS WITH
CHOPPY WATER.
2. Loosen Hex Head Cap Screw (G) at each corner of the lift to adjust Wood Guide On height to best suit boat. Retighten Hex
Screws when finished.
NOTE: ADJUST GUIDE ON HEIGHT TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY GRAPHICS OR
DECALS ON BOAT HULL.
3. Loosen Hex Head Cap Screw (C) at top of upper tube assembly to adjust Guide Ons, front to rear to best suit boat. Retighten
Hex Screws when finished.
Figure 2-3.
Guide On Adjustments

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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, 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 wood guide ons 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 boat on platform so the lower unit of the motor is against the optional motor stop (if used).
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. Disconnect the power to any electric motor 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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4VL GUIDE ON HD PARTS LIST - 10K
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 #3610250 VL Guide On HD ( X-Tall ) Carton of Parts 10K
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
3610920
4
VL GUIDE ON HD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 21”
2
3610925
4
GUIDE ON HD UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY 21”
3610220
1
VL GUIDE ON BAG OF BOLTS 10K (see sec. 4.5 for contents)
4.2 #3610251 VL Guide On HD ( 2X-Tall ) Carton of Parts 10K
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
3610930
4
VL GUIDE ON SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 30”
2
3610925
4
GUIDE ON UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY 21”
3610220
1
VL GUIDE ON BAG OF BOLTS 10K (see sec. 4.5 for contents)
4.3 #3610252 VL Guide On HD ( 3X-Tall ) Carton of Parts 10K
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
3610930
4
VL GUIDE ON SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 30”
2
3610935
4
GUIDE ON UPPER TUBE ASSEMBLY 30”
3610220
1
VL GUIDE ON BAG OF BOLTS 10K (see sec. 4.5 for contents)
4.4 #3610245 Guide On Wood Bundle ( Standard ) VL 10K (148” wide lift only)
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
4
3610410
2
GUIDE ON CARPETED WOOD
4.5 #3610175 Guide On Wood Bundle ( Standard ) VL 10K (132” wide lift only)
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
4
3610445
2
GUIDE ON CARPETED WOOD
4.6 #3610220 VL Guide On Bag of Bolts 10K
REF #
PART #
QTY
DESCRIPTION
5
3606921
8
TWO HOLE PLATE 3”
A
5895901
8
3/8 X 3-1/8 X 8-5/8” U-BOLT SQUARE BEND
B
5805898
8
3/8-16 SPRING NUT
C
5896248
8
3/8-16 X 1-1/4” HHCS
D
5896406
16
3/8 WASHER SAE
E
5806243
16
3/8 WASHER SPLIT LOCK
F
5803638
16
3/8-16 HEX NUT –SILICON BRONZE
G
5896282
4
1/2-13 X 1-1/2” HHCS
H
5896385
4
1/2-13 SQUARE NUT HD

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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.