RGC VL10K Guide On HD User manual

CANOPY VL10K (2010)
INSTRUCTIONS
W/CORNER ANGLE & TUBE INSIDE TUBE JOINT
(Applies to P/Ns 36-----, 3609587, 3609589, 3609590, 3609595, 3609630)
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
MARINE PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6112018 04/12/18

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
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1 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Definitions....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Canopy Safety Labels..............................................................................................................1
1.4 Canopy Safety Rules................................................................................................................1
2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ...........................................................................................3
2.1 Prior to Setup...........................................................................................................................3
2.2 Installation Procedure..............................................................................................................3
3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................10
3.1 General Maintenance Rules....................................................................................................10
3.2 Storage Procedure...................................................................................................................10
4 PARTS LISTS.......................................................................................................................11
4.1 Canopy Bundle 30’ X 132” ....................................................................................................11
4.1.2 Canopy Bundle 30’ X 148” ....................................................................................................11
4.1.3 Canopy Bundle 32’ X 132” ....................................................................................................11
4.1.4 Canopy Bundle 32’ X 148” ....................................................................................................12
4.1.5 Canopy Bundle 36’ X 132” ....................................................................................................12
4.1.6 Canopy Bundle 40’ X 132” ....................................................................................................13
4.1.7 Canopy Bundle 36’ X 148” ....................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Canopy Carton of Parts and Bag of Bolts 30’-32’..................................................................13
4.4.1 Canopy Carton of Parts and Bag of Bolts 36’-40’..................................................................14
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Canopy Leg Assembly.............................................................................................................3
2-2 Side Stringer Assembly............................................................................................................4
2-3 Mounting the Stringers ............................................................................................................4
2-4 Mounting the Canopy Braces...................................................................................................5
2-5 Mounting the End Caps, Plastic Caps, and Canopy Ribs.........................................................6
2-6 Mounting the Center Bands .....................................................................................................6
2-7 Velcro Strip Installation...........................................................................................................7
2-8 Mounting the Canopy Fabric ...................................................................................................8
2-9 Mounting the Bungee Hooks ...................................................................................................8
2-10 Complete Canopy Framework .................................................................................................9

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1SAFETY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products Canopy has been engineered to provide long term boat protection
and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built canopy kit 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 installing your canopy to provide maximum safety for all personnel, and to
get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS CANOPY WITHOUT STUDYING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND THE
MANUAL FOR THE LIFT ONTO WHICH IT IS BEING MOUNTED. 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.
1.2 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 CANOPY 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 CANOPY SAFETY RULES
1. Do not install the canopy if it shows any signs of damage.
2. Do not weld or otherwise modify any part of the canopy kit. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of
the canopy installation and void the warranty.
3. Immediately replace any parts found to be defective.
4. Do not use any part of the canopy kit for anything other than its designed purpose.
5. Do not try to install the canopy under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
6. Ensure that the lift frame is level and square before installing the canopy.
7. Do not install the canopy in rough water conditions.
8. Keep people and pets clear during installation of the canopy.

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9. 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.
10. Do not stand or climb on any part of the lift when installing the canopy.
11. If your lift is equipped with a handwheel, never reach through the spokes of the handwheel to perform any installation
or maintenance on the canopy. If the handwheel starts to spin freely, do not try to stop it. This can cause serious
injury.
12. Do not try operating the lift while installing or adjusting the canopy.
13. When installing the canopy, ensure that all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
14. Anchor a canopy-equipped lift to the lake bottom to prevent high winds from toppling it. This protection is especially
important when the boat does not weigh down the lift.

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2INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.1 PRIOR TO SETUP
1. Examine your canopy upon receipt and check that it is complete and undamaged. Refer to the parts lists in Chapter 4.
Report any shipping damage on the delivery receipt and contact the delivering carrier to file a damaged freight claim.
Do not install the canopy if it shows any signs of damage.
2. Read and know the instructions and ensure that everyone understands the proper installation procedure.
3. Do not install the canopy under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
4. Do not try to install the canopy in rough water conditions or high winds.
5. Ensure that the lift frame is square and that the lift sets level.
2.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The part reference numbers used in the subassembly drawings of this section are the same as those listed in the parts lists of
Chapter 4.
1. Refer to Figure 2-1. Insert the opposite end of canopy extension leg (8) into top of vertical leg of lift. Adjust canopy
extension leg to a position that is most suitable for your boat lift installation and fasten in place. Perform this assembly
for each vertical leg as shown below.
Figure 2-1.
Canopy Leg Assembly
2. Refer to Figure 2-2. Assemble both sides of your canopy frame on the ground using (1 ea.) left hand (3), right hand
(2), and center (1), stringers for each side assembly. Canopy rib bushings are offset to the outside of stringer face.
Make certain that all stringers are positioned properly. Fasten each joint together with hardware shown to inside
stringer face. Each stringer assembly MUST be straight for proper fabric fitting.

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Figure 2-2.
Side Stringer Assembly
3. Refer to Figure 2-3. Mount the assembled stringers to top of canopy extension legs on each side of lift. Canopy rib
bushings are offset to the outside of canopy frame. Stringer connecting angles will then face inside of canopy frame.
Position the stringers such that the canopy protects the entire length of the boat and fasten in place with hardware
shown.
Figure 2-3.
Mounting the Stringers
4. Refer to Figure 2-4. Attach the canopy braces (13) at the bow end of the lift. Ensure the stringers are level and at the
desired position before tightening the bolts. Note that the braces are supplied only with 21 foot and longer canopies.
For 26 foot and longer canopies, an additional pair of braces is supplied. Install the longer braces on the canopy end
with the greatest overhang, which is usually the bow end of lift.

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Figure 2-4.
Mounting the Canopy Braces
CAUTION:
CANOPY FRAME MUST BE SQUARE TO PREVENT DAMAGE AND/OR IMPROPER
FITTING OF CANOPY FABRIC UPON INSTALLATION.
5. Refer to Figure 2-5. Attach each canopy end cap to the side stringers using hardware shown for each corner
connection. Before tightening hardware, square the canopy frame by placing a carpenter or combination square into
each corner and positioning canopy stringers and end caps to provide a 90 degree corner joint. Tighten hardware to
lock into position.
6. Verify canopy frame is square by measuring the diagonal distance from the outside of canopy frame corner to opposite
corner. Repeat for alternate corners. The difference between the two measurements shall not exceed 1/4 of an inch.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if necessary.
Canopy Frame Diagonal Measurement Diagram
(Measure to Outside Corners)

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Figure 2-5.
Mounting the End Caps, Plastic Caps, and Canopy Ribs
7. Install plastic caps into the canopy frame end caps to prevent fabric abrasion.
8. Install the canopy ribs by sliding them onto the canopy rib bushings.
9. Refer to Figure 2-6. Assemble two end-center band (6) and one mid-center band (7) on top of the ribs with hardware
shown. This will provide a uniform lay of the fabric. At center band, splice connections that do not meet at a rib. Use
shorter hardware shown.
Figure 2-6.
Mounting the Center Bands

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10. Refer to Figure 2-7. Clean the top of the canopy ribs and carriage bolt head (about 2 inches each side of bolt) with
cloth dampened in rubbing alcohol. Allow surface to dry.
11. Cut supplied Velcro material per cutting chart below.
12. Remove peel-off backing of Velcro strips to expose adhesive.
13. Position center of Velcro strip over carriage bolt head in line with canopy rib.
14. Press down firmly over entire length of Velcro strip to secure it to bolt head and rib.
VELCRO CUTTING CHART
Canopy Length
Quantity
Velcro Cut Length
30’
15
4”
32’
15
4”
36’
17
4”
40’
19
4”
Figure 2-7.
Velcro Strip Installation
15. Refer to Figure 2-8. Place the canopy fabric bundle on top of the canopy frame and unfold down the length of the
frame; then unfold across the width. Pull fabric snugly over the frame.

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Figure 2-8.
Mounting the Canopy Fabric
16. Refer to Figure 2-9. Feed bungee cord through hole in webbing and thread hook end through loop to attach to
webbing, Wrap bungee cord under and around canopy frame. Attach hook end to hole in canopy rib as shown.