RGC VL1250 User manual

VL1250 (2 X 4 LEG)
VERTICAL LIFT
INSTRUCTIONS
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6112128 11/25/20

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
1SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Definitions...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 Equipment Safety Labels................................................................................................................1
1.4 Equipment And Personnel Safety ...................................................................................................1
1.5 Installation Safety...........................................................................................................................2
1.6 Operating Safety.............................................................................................................................2
1.6.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................2
1.6.2 Safety When Raising the Boat........................................................................................................3
1.6.3 Safety When Lowering the Boat.....................................................................................................3
1.7 Maintenance and Storage Safety.....................................................................................................3
2SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Technical Data................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Nameplate and Serial Number Tag.................................................................................................4
2.3 Optional Equipment........................................................................................................................5
3INSTALLATION AND SETUP ..................................................................................................6
3.1 Pre-Installation Checks...................................................................................................................6
3.2 Prior To Setup ................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Vertical Leg Assembly ...................................................................................................................7
3.4 Assemble Lifting Platform to Frame...............................................................................................8
3.5 Platform Reeving and Adjustment.................................................................................................10
3.6 Handwheel and Winch Assembly..................................................................................................12
3.7 Reeving The Winch.......................................................................................................................13
3.8 Stationary Bunk Assembly.............................................................................................................14
3.9 Moving Lift To Operating Position ...............................................................................................15
4OPERATION...............................................................................................................................16
4.1 Before Operating The Lift .............................................................................................................16
4.2 Testing Winch Operation...............................................................................................................16
4.3 Raising And Lowering The Platform.............................................................................................17
4.4 Securing Lift When Not In Use .....................................................................................................17
5INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................18
5.1 General Maintenance Rules...........................................................................................................18
5.2 Wire Rope Inspection Procedure...................................................................................................18
5.3 Annual Inspection..........................................................................................................................19
5.4 Annual Winch Maintenance...........................................................................................................19
5.5 Storage Procedure..........................................................................................................................20
6TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................21
7PARTS LIST................................................................................................................................23

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Typical Product Nameplate ............................................................................................................4
3-1 Lift/Dock Placement Options .........................................................................................................7
3-2 Vertical Leg Assembly ...................................................................................................................7
3-3 Vertical Lift Frame & Platform Assembly......................................................................................8
3-4 Front & Rear Horizontal Tube Assembly.......................................................................................9
3-5 Frame Assembly Plumb and Squaring Diagram............................................................................10
3-6 Cable Reeving & Adjustment ........................................................................................................11
3-7 Handwheel Mounting.....................................................................................................................12
3-8 Winch Cable Reeving....................................................................................................................13
3-9 Stationary Bunk Assembly.............................................................................................................14
5-1 Wire Rope Component ..................................................................................................................19
7-1 Platform Assembly.........................................................................................................................24
7-2 Complete Lift Assembly................................................................................................................25

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 height has been properly adjusted according to the water depth.
Ensure the frame and platform fastenings are tight.
Ensure the frame is level and square according to the dimensions shown in Figure 3-5, Chapter 3.
Ensure the cable end loops of the load and spreader tubes are fastened as described in platform assembly of Chapter 3.
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 3.5 of Chapter 3. Then tighten the jam nuts to the cable nuts to lock the position.
Ensure the winch is securely fastened to vertical leg “A”.
Ensure the handwheel has been attached to the winch hubplate.
Ensure the spinner knob is attached to the handwheel using the preassembled hardware.
Ensure the A-B load tube cable is properly reeved and fastened for correct winch operation.
Ensure winch cable clamp is securing wire rope end to the drum is tight and in good condition.
When facing the front of the handwheel, the wire rope must wind and unwind from the left side of the winch. This reeving
raises the platform when turning the handwheel clockwise and lowers the platform when turning the handwheel
counterclockwise. The brake pawl must click, meaning the brake is operative.
Ensure the plastic caps are installed onto the tops of the vertical legs and the ends of the mid-height horizontal tube on the
(AD) frame side assembly.

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1SAFETY
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 the 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 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. If 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.)
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.

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WARNING:
DO NOT STAND OR WALK ON THE PLATFORM WHILE IT IS IN ANY RAISED POSITION.
THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
6. Do not allow anyone to swim or play under, near or on the lift at any time.
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 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.

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11. Contact your dealer if the winch mechanism fails to perform as described in the Operation chapter of this manual.
12. Never tamper with the winch mechanism. This can cause equipment damage.
13. Do not operate the lift under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
14. Never use the lift to hang or store any auxiliary equipment such as boating hardware.
1.6.2 Safety When Raising the Boat
1. The handwheel or power drive must turn clockwise when raising the platform. The brake pawl must click, indicating
that the brake is operative.
2. Do not try to raise the boat beyond the maximum lifting height of the platform.
WARNING:
IF YOU HAVE TO TURN THE HANDWHEEL COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO RAISE THE
PLATFORM, YOU HAVE REEVED THE WINCH INCORRECTLY. YOU WILL IMMEDIATELY
ENCOUNTER STRONG RESISTANCE WHICH CAN LEAD TO WINCH DAMAGE AND/OR
CABLE BREAKAGE.
1.6.3 Safety When Lowering the Boat
1. The handwheel or power drive must turn counter-clockwise when lowering the platform.
WARNING:
IF YOU HAVE TO LOWER THE PLATFORM BY TURNING THE HANDWHEEL
CLOCKWISE, YOU HAVE REEVED THE WINCH INCORRECTLY. THE BRAKE PAWL
WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE WHICH CAN CAUSE AN UNCONTROLLED SPIN-DOWN OR
“FREEWHEEL” OF THE HANDWHEEL. IF FREEWHEELING OCCURS, NEVER TRY TO
STOP IT.
2. Counter-clockwise rotation of the handwheel allows the self-activating brake mechanism to 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.
3. Do not continue lowering the platform after the boat floats freely. Excessive slack in winch cable may cause binding.
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.
WARNING:
NEVER ALLOW ANYBODY TO WORK IN OR ON THE BOAT WHEN IT IS SUSPENDED
ABOVE THE WATER ON THE LIFT.
3. Immediately replace any components found to be defective as described in Chapter 5—Inspection and Maintenance.

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2VL1250 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
MODEL VL1250
Weight Capacity 1250 lbs.
Maximum Beam 65”
Lifting Height* 75”
Overall Width (Including Feet) 73”
Overall Length (Including Feet) 82-3/4”
6’ Stationary Bunks Std.
S.S. Aircraft Cable Std.
Polymer Sheaves Std.
Hand Winch w/ 30” Wheel Std.
S.S. Hardware Std.
Adjustable Legs 18” Std.
OPTIONS
Non-Remote Hefty Hoist Electric Winch 110V Opt.
Remote Hefty Hoist Electric Winch 110V Opt.
Friction Drive AC 110V Opt.
Friction Drive DC 12V Opt.
Shipping Weight 240
*Measured from top of load tube to bottom of feet when the adjustable legs are fully retracted. Measurements are
approximate.
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
and serial numbers, and capacity rating for future reference.
Figure 2-1.
Typical Product Nameplate
MODEL VL1250
SERIAL NUMBER __________________________
CAPACITY RATING 1250 LBS.
BOAT LIFT
CAP. lbs.
MODEL
SERIAL NO.

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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 colors are available.
2. Hefty Hoist— Electric winch replaces handwheel to raise and lower boat, available with non-remote and remote
options.
3. Friction Drive—Motorized drive turns standard handwheel to raise and lower boat.
4. Full Length Guide-On—Cushioned guide-ons make entering the lift easy in various water conditions.

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3INSTALLATION 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.
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.
4. All lifting accessories such as bunks and guide ons, 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.
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.)
3.2 PRIOR TO SETUP
1. The part reference numbers and letters used in the subassembly drawings of sections 3.3 through 3.8 are the same as
those shown in Figure 7-1 to 7-3 and listed in the parts lists of Chapter 7.
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.
2. The lift may be placed on either side of your dock as shown in Figure 3-1. The winch will be mounted onto vertical leg
A.