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Hard Top Lifter
Jeep Gladiator
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Safety Information / About Hard Top Lifter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hard Top Lifter Installation – Overview & Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1: Install Smart Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 4: Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 5: Attach Hard Top Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 7: Remove Hardtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table of Contents

1. Read and follow all safety, installation, and operation instructions.
2. Do not lift with Hard Top Lifter while hands or other body parts are near the system.
3. Do not stand under the Hard Top Lifter.
4. Do not use Hard Top Lifter to lift people or animals.
5. Do not use Hard Top Lifter to lift or lower items over people or animals.
6. Total lifting capacity for Hard Top Lifter is 175 lbs.
7. Always balance load before lifting.
Safety Information
About Hard Top Lifter
The Hard Top Lifter is intended for home and garage use only. It is designed to lift vehicle hardtops off the vehicle to
the ceiling for easy storage. The Hard Top Lifter is not intended for use in commercial or industrial applications.
WARNING
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Failure to follow these safety and installation instructions may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
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Product Identifier
Not Shown:
Track Cover, Half Size (J)
Cargo net (K)
Narrow, length adjusters (B)
Wide, length adjusters (A)
Wide, width
adjusters (C)
Long, narrow width
adjusters (E)
Short, narrow
width adjusters (D)
Long, quick-release
pins (F)
Foam protectors (H)
Short, quick-release pins (G)
Pulley
frames (I)
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Foam protectors
(H) x6
Cargo net (K) x1
Long,narrow width adjusters (E) x2
Short, narrow width adjusters (D) x2
Short quick-release
pins (G) x8
Wide width adjusters (C) x2
Long quick-release
pins (F) x4
Narrow length adjusters (B) x2
Wide length adjusters (A) x2
Pulley frame (I) x2
Track Cover,
half-size (J) x1
What’s in the Box
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Required Tools (not included)
• Drill
• Ratchet with ½” Socket
• Stud Finder
• Ladder
• Safety Glasses
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
Hard Top Lifter Installation | Overview and Required Tools
NOTE
The frame should be assembled on the floor, raised to the ceiling, and then lowered onto the roof of the vehicle.
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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track
Step 1: Install Smart Track
• Lag bolts used to secure Smart Track must be centered in ceiling joists.
• If you are not confident locating and anchoring items to ceiling joists do not
attempt this installation.
• Smart Track is designed to be installed with two lag bolts. Load must only be
applied between lag bolts.
• Smart Track is designed to be secured to flat garage ceilings. DO NOT mount
the Smart Track to walls or angled ceilings. Failure to follow instructions
could result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
• If you have any questions or concerns about the quality of your ceiling
structure discontinue installation and consult a structural engineer.
STOP:
Read Before
Continuing

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track
Step 1: Install Smart Track
1. Decide where to place your Hard Top Lifter Lifter by parking your vehicle in the
desired location and assuring there is enough space around the vehicle to open
the doors, access the hardtop. Be sure to consider garage doors, overhead
lights etc. that could interfere with Hard Top Lifter Lifter operation.
2. Determine where each Smart Track will need to be installed.
3. Smart Track must be installed across two ceiling joists and will need to be
placed 15” apart on center as shown. (Fig 1.1)
4. Use a stud finder to find the ceiling joist that is nearest to your desired
installation location.
5. Mark the left edge, right edge and center of the joist. (fig 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
fig 2.2 fig 2.3 fig 2.4
15”
Fig 1.1

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track
Step 1: Install Smart Track (cont.)
6. Place the Smart Track over the center mark you made for the ceiling joist and use a
pencil to mark where the lag bolts will be installed so you can drill the pilot holes.
Be sure the markings are along the center of the ceiling joist.
7. Using the included 6mm drill bit, drill the first vertical pilot hole at least three inches
into the center point of the mark you made.
8. Use a rachet with a 1/2 inch socket to attach the Smart Track to the ceiling using
one of the included lag bolts and washers. Do not completely tighten the lag bolt at
this point. NOTE: If the lag bolt turns freely, your pilot hole is likely not hitting the
ceiling joist. If this is the case, find the center of the stud and drill a new pilot hole.
9. Repeat steps 4-6 to find the center of the joist where you will secure the other end
of the Smart Track.
10. Tighten both lag bolts so the Smart Track is flush and secure against the ceiling.
11. Repeat the above steps for each remaining Smart Track that needs to be installed.
12. Before moving to the next step be sure the lag bolts for all Smart Track are
tightened and secure against the ceiling.
CAUTION
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Do NOT use an impact driver to insert the lag bolts into the stud. This could over tighten the screws causing them
to fail, which may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track
Step 1: Install Smart Track (cont.)
10. Repeat steps 4-6 to find the center of the joist where you will secure the
other end of the Smart Track.
11. Tighten both lag bolts so the Smart Track is flush and secure against the
ceiling.
12. Repeat the above steps for each remaining Smart Track that needs to be
installed.
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CAUTION
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Before moving to next step be sure that lag bolts for all Smart Track is tightened, flush and secure against the ceiling.

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists
Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists
1. Before installing the MyLifters onto Smart Track pair to each MyLifter. This is
important to ensure you can troubleshoot any potential pairing issues before
installing them.
2. Download the MyLifter app from the App Store or Google Play (fig 2.1).
3. Open the app and tap “Add Devices” in the bottom right corner to open the
“Available Lifters” screen.
4. Firmly press the pair button next to the status light on the MyLifter. (fig 2.2)
5. When the pair button is pushed the status light will rapidly blink green until
the MyLifter is paired with the app. Once the MyLifter is paired with the app
the light will blink orange and the device will move from the “Unpaired
Devices” section to the “Newly Paired Devices” section.
6. On the “Available Lifters” screen, your newly paired MyLifter should be
displayed with its corresponding MAC address as the default name. You can
edit the MyLifter name by tapping “Edit” in the upper right corner. (fig 2.3)
7. Repeat steps 3-5 for all MyLifters that need to be paired.
fig 2.1
fig 2.2
fig 2.3

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists
Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists (cont.)
8. Now Group the two MyLifters you’ll be using. This ensures the MyLifters
function together.
9. On the home screen, click “Create Group” in the bottom left corner and
choose “Locked Group” on the screen that opens. (fig 2.4)
10. Select the devices to include in the group from the “Eligible Devices” section
and give the group a name in the “Name The Group” text box. (fig 2.5)
11. Tap “Create Group” at the bottom of the screen and “Got It” on the dialog
box. The “Device Control” screen will open prompting you to level each
MyLifter.
12. To level each MyLifter in the group, click each MyLifter one-by-one
(they’re listed at the bottom of the “Device Control” screen) and adjust the
cable length so each MyLifter cable is the same length/distance from the
floor. NOTE: You may have to make additional adjustments once you’ve
attached the Hard Top Lifter Frame.
13. Once you’ve leveled each MyLifter, tap “Set Group Level”.
fig 2.5fig 2.4
NOTE
To make further adjust and ensure your item is level, tap the “Help”
button and select “Level Group”. Then tap on the MyLifter you’d like to
adjust and make the necessary adjustments.
DB
A
A
C
C
E
E
A. SET HIGH AND LOW POINTS
Program Smart High and Smart Low
points for safety and convenience.
B. LOAD GAUGE
Indicates the percentage of weight
MyLifter is lifting relative to its
lifting capacity.
C. SMART LIFT AND SMART LOWER
Lift and lower your items to preset
Smart High and Smart Low with
one tap.
D. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER
Press and hold to activate variable
speed slider to lift/lower ensuring
perfect placement of your items.
E. MANUAL LIFT OR LOWER BUTTONS
Press and hold these buttons to
manually lift or lower your items at
full speed.
8. Now Group the two MyLifters you’ll be using. This ensures the MyLifters
9. On the home screen, click “Create Group” in the bottom left corner and
10. Select the devices to include in the group from the “Eligible Devices” section
11. Tap “Create Group” at the bottom of the screen and “Got It” on the dialog
box. The “Device Control” screen will open prompting you to level each
fig 2.5
fig 2.4

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists
Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists (cont.)
13. Now that you’ve successfully paired to each MyLifter and created a group,
the MyLifters can be installed on the Smart Track.
14. Each MyLifter must be placed on Smart Track between two lag bolts to
ensure proper support.
17. Mount the MyLifters on the Smart Track 15” apart. They can be mounted on
the same Smart Track (Fig 2.6), or on opposite Smart Tracks (Fig 2.7),
depending on the direction of the ceiling joists relative to the vehicle.
15. To install MyLifter on Smart Track, align the holes in the MyLifter frame with
the holes on the Smart Track. NOTE: All MyLifters should be installed with
the DC power input end of the MyLifter facing in the same direction. This is
imperative to ensure proper operation of the MyLifter(s).
16. Insert the two included quick-release pins through the holes in the MyLifter
frame and the Smart Track. Make sure the pins go all the way through both
sides of the MyLifter frame and Smart Track. Repeat this for each MyLifter
that you are installing.
NOTE
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NOTE: Each MyLifter must be installed between two lag bolts and in the same orientation.
Ensure the DC Power Input is facing
the same direction on all 4 MyLifters.
Front Back
15”
15”
Front
Back
15”
15”
Fig 2.6
Fig 2.7

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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips
Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips
1. For each MyLifter you’ve installed on the Smart Track, determine where the
Power Adapter should be installed. The preferred location, if possible, is
adjacent to the MyLifter. (fig 3.1 and fig 3.2)
2. Confirm the power cord will reach a power outlet and the DC cable will reach
the MyLifter. Keep in mind, each Power Adapter is equipped with our
patented power passthrough technology so you can power multiple MyLifters
from one power outlet.
3. Clip the universal mounting bracket, included with the Power Adapter, onto
the Smart Track. The nubs should snap into place. (fig 3.3)
4. Align the pins with the holes on the back for the Power Adapter. Press the
Power Adapter onto the pins and slide to lock it into place. (fig 3.4)
fig 3.3
fig 3.4
Fig 3.1 Fig 3.2

Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips
Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips (cont.)
5. To secure and organize the cables, determine where to place the
cable management clips.
6. Peel the adhesive backing off a cable management clip and place it
on the ceiling. Be sure to press firmly to ensure it sticks. (fig 4.3)
7. Secure the cable management clip with a screw, place all wires into
the clip, and securely close the clip. (fig 4.4)
8. Repeat steps 5-7 for additional cable management clips to secure
and organize cables.
9. You can also organize cables by winding the excess cable around
the power adapter housing or placing the cable in the Smart Track.
(fig 4.5)
10. Once you have organized the cables you can install the gray Smart
Track cable covers. (fig 4.6)
fig 4.3
fig 4.6
fig 4.4
fig 4.5
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Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips
Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips (cont.)
10. Once all Power Adapters have been installed, connect them to the closest
outlet (this may be a wall outlet or the power pass through on another Power
Adapter).
11. The LED on the Power Adapter will glow when powered on.
12. Connect the DC cable from the Power Adapter to its corresponding MyLifter.
NOTE
Additional Garage Smart products with AC connections can be powered by connecting
their AC cable to the AC outlet on the Power Adapter.

Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame
Step 4: Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame
Assemble Length Adjusters
1. Find the four length adjusters. There are two wide length adjusters (A)
and two narrow length adjusters (B).
2. Lay the two narrow length adjusters inside the two wide length adjusters
with the square holes at opposite ends. Make sure the u-shape of the
length adjusters opens upward. (fig 4.1)
Add Pulley Frames and Attach Hard Top Frame to MyLifters
1. Set a pulley frame (I) into the groove along each of the length adjusters.
(Fig 4.2)
2. Count 10 holes along the narrow length adjuster starting at the end with
the square opening. Align this hole with the end of the wide length
adjuster and insert a short quick-release pin. In the 18th hole from the
same end insert a short quick release pin to attach the pulley frame as
shown. (Fig 4.2) Now place a short quick-release pin through the 34th
hole, which should be the last hole on the narrow length adjuster. Place
the last quick-release pin in the 35th hole, which should be the last hole
in the pulley frame. (Fig 4.2) (NOTE: This is a good starting point to
determine balance. Further adjustments may be required once the frame
is attached to the hardtop).
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Fig 4.1
IF USING WITH FREEDOM PANELS
IF USING WITHOUT FREEDOM PANELS
Fig 4.2
#10
SLIDE OVER 1 HOLE
#10
#18
#19
#34
#34
#35
#36

Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hardtop Lifter Frame
Assemble Width Adjusters
1. Find the two wide width adjusters (C) and slide them
through the square holes in the length adjusters as shown
with the u-shape facing upward. (Fig 4.3)
2. Find the two short narrow width adjusters (D) and slide the
end without the hook into each end of one of the wide
width adjusters with the u-shape facing upward. This is
the front of the frame. (Fig 4.4)
3. Adjust each of the short narrow width adjusters so the first
hole (the hole closest to end without the hook) on the
width adjusters align with the hole on the end of the wide
width adjuster.
4. Place a long quick-release pin (F) through each of the two
holes on the width adjusters where they align with the
length adjusters. Each pin should be holding three parts in
place – the length adjuster, the wide width adjuster, and
the short narrow width adjuster. This is the front of the
frame.
5. Now find the two long narrow width adjusters (E) and slide
the end without the hook into each end of one of the wide
width adjusters with the u-shape facing upward. (Fig 4.5)
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Fig 4.3
Square Holes
Fig 4.4
Fig 4.5

Hard Top Lifter Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame
Assemble Width Adjusters (cont.)
6. Adjust each of the long narrow width adjusters so the last hole (the hole
closest to end with the hook) on the long narrow width adjusters align with
the hole on the end of the wide width adjuster. (Fig 4.6)
7. Place a long quick-release pin (E) through each of the two holes on the width
adjusters where they align with the length adjusters. Each pin should be
holding three parts in place – the length adjuster, the wide width adjuster,
and the short width adjuster. (Fig 4.7). This is the front of the frame.
Add Foam Blocks
1. Slide the foam blocks onto the width adjusters as shown. (Fig 4.8) Four foam
blocks go on the back width adjusters and two foam blocks go on the front
width adjusters
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Front (shorter side)
Back (longer side) Fig 4.7
Fig 4.8
Fig 4.6

Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame
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Add Pulley Frames and Attach Hard Top Frame to MyLifters (cont.)
1. Place the frame under the MyLifters and, using the app, extend the MyLifter
cables so they’re long enough to reach the floor and back up to the Smart
Track.
2. Pass each cable through the appropriate pulley frame. Each cable should
pass under both pulleys on each of the pulley frames. (Fig 4.9)
3. Using a ladder, attach each cable eyelet to the Smart Track using a
carabiner. Refer back to figures 2.6 and 2.7 on page 13 if you have questions
about carabiner placement.
4. Use the MyLifter app to raise the Hard Top frame until it’s high enough to
position your vehicle under the frame. Be sure the vehicle is placed/parked
directly below the fame so the hardtop will not be lifted at an angle.
CAUTION
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Lifting your hardtop at an angle can damage the MyLifter.
Fig 4.9
Lift items vertically
not at an angle