ShoreStation SS1053 User manual

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SS1053 - HOIST PWC DOCK MOUNT
Your ShoreStation PWC Boat Hoist is designed to give years of dependable service. Following the
instructions in the operator’s manual will insure its dependability and more important, YOUR safety.
Read through this entire operator’s manual before attempting to operate your hoist. Our goal is your
safety - help us help you by knowing and observing the operating precautions and limitations you
will find listed herein. If you do not understand any of these instructions, please ask your dealer for
his personal attention to your questions.
Midwest Industries, Inc.
Ida Grove, IA 51445

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SS1053 Shown with Bundles
71059 Leg Bundle SS1053 90” W/Post
71061 HDWE Box SS1053 Manual Winch

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Tools Required
9/16” Socket/Wrench
3/4" Socket/Wrench
Assembly
Select the bundles required. Break open the bundles
and open boxes and bags and sort parts.
Mount the aluminum base pad channel clamp to the
base pad using two (2) 3/8” X 1” hex bolts and two (2)
3/8” flange lock nuts. Tighten securely.
Attach the adjustable leg to the assembled base pad
and channel using a 1/2” X 4-1/2” hex bolt and secure
with a 1/2” flange lock nut. Tighten only enough to
have a couple of threads showing out of the locknut.

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Mount the lower frame weldment to the winch post
extrusion, making sure that the leg pin aligning hole is
to the top side of the hoist, using two (2) 3/8” X 5-
3/16” X 3-7/8” square u-bolts. Slide the u-bolts thru
the notches on the bottom of the winch post extrusion,
the holes in the weldment and secure with 3/8” flange
lock nuts.
Mount the guide post tube to the opposite end of the
lower frame weldment using a leg adjustment pin and
making sure the slot in the guide post is to the inside
of the lift. Secure with a hitch pin clip. Also mount the
guide post tube to the lower frame tube using two (2)
3/8” X 3-7/8” X 3-7/8” RUB’s. Secure with 3/8” flange
lock nuts.
Slide the platform assembly into the winch post
extrusion as shown. Make sure that the side of the
assembly with the pulley goes in first.
Align the other end to slide down over the guide
post.
Hook the end of the cable into the slot on the guide
post.
Note; Be sure that the cable end is in the guide
post tube and the cable is in the notch.

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Route the cable down and around the pulley on the
platform weldment.
Run the cable across the bottom side of the platform
and over the pulley next to the winch post extrusion.
Thread down along the extrusion and thru the holes in
the lower frame weldment and secure on the bottom
side with a 3/8” flat washer and two (2) 3/8” hex nuts.
Mount the winch mounting plate to the winch
assembly using three (3) 3/8” X 1” hex bolts. Place
a 3/8” flat washer on each of the three (3) 3/8” X 1”
bolts. Insert the bolts into the slots of the winch
base. Align with the mounting holes in the winch
mounting bracket. Secure with 3/8” flange lock nuts.
Manual winch assembly is shown on next page.
Mount the winch assembly with winch mounting
bracket to the winch post extrusion using the four
(4) 3/8” X 3-3/4” hex bolts just installed. Place a 3/8”
flat washer on each of the four (4) 3/8” X 3-3/4” hex
bolts. Insert them into the holes provided in the top
of the winch post extrusion. Secure with 3/8” flange
lock nuts.

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Bundle –71059
Leg Bundle SS1053 90” W/Post
Bundle –71060
Leg Bundle SS1053 120” W/Post
Manual Winch Assembly
HDWE Box SS1053 Manual Winch
Mount the stop bracket on the winch post extrusion in
the set of holes closest to the platform.
Mount the bunk with brackets onto the platform
weldment using one (1) 1/2” v-shaped u-bolts, two (2)
NOTE: The strap must be free of any twisting.

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EDS Electric DC Winch Assembly
Assembly and operating
instructions included in the HA0119
kit

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Electric Winch Assembly
HDWE Box SS1053 Electric Winch
spacers, two (2) 1/2” lock washers and two (2) 1/2”
hex nuts per bunk as shown. Note: The short end of
bunk from galvanized mounting channel goes to
the right of the winch handle. Repeat on other
bunks. Bunks should be spaced to fit your watercraft
before tightening. Bunks should also be angled
toward the center of the platform. NOTE: To enter
the dock hoist from the other end –reverse the
bunk assembly.
Insert the black plastic cap into the guide post tube.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that your Shore Station hoist be
thoroughly inspected at least once each season:
1. Tighten all bolts.
2. Check pulleys and make sure they are all turning
freely.
3. Inspect all cables for fraying, wearing or
deteriorating. If any signs appear, replace cables.
4. Check frame thoroughly.
5. Check winch as per manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety Tips
“The best insurance policy
is safety”
After the hoist installation is complete, it is important
to next check and see that the winch mechanism is
functioning properly. This is easily accomplished by
raising the empty platform about one-fourth the way
up and releasing your grasp on the lift handle. If the
winch is operating properly, the clutch brake will
automatically hold the platform at any position.
Perform this same test in the half, three-fourths and
full lift positions. Next, repeat this same procedure
with your boat on the hoist. If the lift handle begins to
freely spin down from any of these test positions, at
no time should you attempt to prevent it from doing
so. Such action could result in injury to arms and
hands. Instead simply let the platform spin down into
the water. Doing so will neither damage your hoist nor
your watercraft.
If for some reason your winch mechanism does not
function as described call your authorized Shore
Station dealer. Do not tamper with the winch
mechanism.

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Hoist Dock Mount Kit Classic Dock
Mount the dock mount tube between the dock and
bumper. Secure the dock mount tube using a 3/8” X
10-1/2” j-hook hooking from the bottom of the dock leg
universal bracket up. Secure with a 3/8” wing nut.
Insert the end cap into the ends of the dock mount
tubes.
Mount one (1) hoist attach plate to the winch post
mounting channel using three (3) 3/8” X 1” carriage
bolts. Secure with 3/8” flange lock nuts. NOTE: The
hoist attach plate must be hooked over the lip on
the winch post extrusion. Place the other hoist
attach plate onto the opposite side of the winch post
extrusion - be sure this plate extends over the lip of
the winch post extrusion before tightening.
Mount the entire hoist by sliding the winch post
mounting channel over the dock mount tube and drop
two 3/8” X 3-1/4” hex bolts down through holes on
winch post mounting channel to secure the hoist to
the dock.

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Hoist Dock Mount Kit ShoreBridge
Slide square u-bolts from the inside out on the
curved truss of the Shorebridge dock section locating
them so they will insert into the holes on each end of
the dock mount tube. Place a 3/8” lock washer over
the threaded end of the u-bolt inside the tube and
secure with a 3/8” hex nut. Repeat on the other leg
of the u-bolt and on the u-bolt on the other end.
Level the tube and tighten securely.
Insert the 3/8 X 1” carriage bolts thru the winch post
mounting channel and thru the hoist attaching plate
and then thread on a 3/8” flange lock nut to hold in
place.
Slide the channel assembly over the tube that is
mounted on the dock and align the holes in the
channel with those in the tube. Insert the 3/8 X 3 1/4”
hex bolts into the holes.
Slide the lift into position and insert the flanges of the
winch post extrusion behind the hoist attaching
plates. Position the lift for proper water depth and
tighten the flange lock nuts so that the winch post
extrusion is tightened in position securely.
Check to make sure that all fasteners have been
tightened securely and that all adjustments have been
made.
Insert the black plastic caps into the ends of the tube
and assembly is complete.

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Hoist Dock Mount Kit Universal
Place the winch post mounting plate to the dock angle
using six (6) 3/8” X 1-1/2” carriage bolts.
Mount the hoist attach plate to the winch post mounting
plate over the six (6) 3/8” X 1-1/2” carriage bolts as
shown. Secure with 3/8” flange lock nuts.
Mount the dock bumpers and secure with 3/8” medium
lock washers and 3/8” hex nuts.
Lay the dock mounting angle onto the dock.
Secure the dock mounting angle onto the dock with
three (3) 5/16” X 2-1/4” carriage bolts and three (3)
5/16” hex nuts.

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Positioning the PWC on the Hoist
The hoist is designed to raise and support the rated load as identified on the capacity labels on the hoist.
However, for optimum performance the PWC must be properly positioned on the hoist platform when it is being
raised. The hoist is designed to raise the load in the center of the load front to rear. The center of gravity of the
PWC load being raised should be aligned with the vertical posts.
Determining the Center of Gravity of the Machine
Many times the center of gravity of the machine will be located approximately at the center of the motor front to
rear. This will be close in determining the position of the machine on the hoist front to rear for most two and three
place machines. Four place machines may have the center of gravity located further rearward to approximately
the center of the machines length front to rear. These are good starting points for determining the center of gravity
on the standard machines. Moving your individual machine slightly forward or backward from here will get you
very close to the center of gravity. Once identified, place an identifying mark, tape or decal at that location on the
top outside edge of the PWC so you have a locating point to use when positioning the PWC on the hoist after use.
This is accomplished by placing the PWC on the hoist until the mark, tape or decal is located directly opposite the
vertical post.
Positioning the machine as described will reduce the internal friction and drag thus allowing your unit to be raised
with less strain and force.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS HOIST WITHOUT FIRST STUDYING THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
1. See to it that you, your family, and anyone else who uses the hoist looks upon the unit not as a toy, but a piece
of heavy equipment that deserves your respect and good judgment.
2. Before allowing anyone to operate the unit, be sure they fully understand the proper operating procedure.
3. Do not exceed maximum capacity unit, overloading may cause mechanical failure and serious personal injury.
4. All persons should stand clear and should not be allowed to board your watercraft when it is being raised or
lowered.
5. If you choose to remove the winch cover and inspect or work on the winch, be sure the platform is completely
lowered.
6. It is a good safety policy to restrict children, as well as adults, from playing on or near the hoist.
7. Service winch annually. IMPORTANT: Winch maintenance schedule must be followed to avoid possible failure
and injury. See winch owner’s manual for instructions.
8. Check cable for wear or fraying and also stress on cable attaching ends. If this occurs, replace cable
immediately.
9. Be sure the hoist is installed level, severe out of level installation may cause hoist hand up and serious
personal injury.
10. Do not work on you watercraft or hoist with watercraft on the hoist.
11. Check all sheaves, make sure they are turning and operating properly.
12. Check fasteners on cable ends to be positive they are threaded properly (see setting up instructions).
13. If the winch handle begins to freely spin down for any reason, at no time should you attempt to prevent it from
doing so. Such action could result in injury to arms and hands. Instead, simply let the platform spin down into the
water. Doing so will neither damage your watercraft or hoist.
14. Never pick up on platform of hoist while trying to move, position, or transport hoist. Doing so may cause
serious personal injury.
15. Never stand or walk on hoist platform while in any raised position. Doing so may cause serious personal
injury.