Spectrum Swim-Lift Gallatin WP400 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Swim-Lift® Gallatin. Providing that the unit is installed
correctly and properly maintained, it will furnish you with many years of trouble free use.
It is important to read this entire manual before beginning assembly or operation.
INDEX
Unpacking and Inspection 3
Material and Tool Requirements 3
Assembly Drawing 4
Anchor Installation 5
Lift Assembly 7
Lift Operation 9
Care and Maintenance 10
Troubleshooting 11
Two Year Limited Warranty 12

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Reminder: It is your responsibility to inspect product shipments, check for the following:
Check the number of cartons/boxes/crates against the shipper’s bill of lading
Check the cartons/boxes/crates for freight damage
Please refer to our published freight policy in our General Catalog for further details.
If freight and/or handling damage, or shortage of cartons/boxes/crates should occur, it is
your responsibility to file a claim with the freight carrier. You must note the damage or
shortage on the freight carrier’s bill of lading before accepting shipment.
It is Spectrum’s desire to provide superior products and services. Unfortunately we
cannot control circumstance related to the shipment of products beyond our freight docks.
However if you have any questions or problems related to your shipment, please feel free
to contact us at 800-791-8056, and we will make every effort to assist with freight
problems. Ask to speak with our Customer Service Support Department.
The Gallatin is shipped in one box and is partially assembled. Before accepting the
Gallatin from the carrier, inspect the skid and its contents for visible damage and verify
receipt of all components. Unpack and match the contents as listed below.
Material and Tools Requirements
The following materials and tools are required for assembly and installation:
Rotary impact drill (retrofit anchors only)
½” diameter concrete drill bit (retrofit anchors only)
Hydraulic cement or two-part epoxy
Socket wrench
9/16” deep well socket (retrofit anchors only)
¾” socket or wrench
9/16” socket or wrench
½” socket or wrench
15/16” open end wrench
7/64” hex key (Allen) wrench
Carpenters’ level
Marking pen or chalk (retrofit anchors only)
Spanner wrench (provided)
Hammer (retrofit anchors only)
Torque wrench

ASSEMBLY DRAWING
NUT NYN 5/16”-16
WASHER FW 5/16”

Anchor Installation
If you purchased and installed a Swim-Lift® Pre-Set Anchor previously or if your Retro-
Fit Anchors are already installed, please proceed to the Lift Assembly Section on page 7.
Anchor Location
It is recommended that the Gallatin be installed in or near the shallow end of the pool
with sufficient deck space and operational area in the pool as shown in figure 2. For
reasons of safety and ADA guidelines, the lift must be installed in a location that is clear
from the obstacles and other hazards.
NOTE: Do not locate the lift in a corner or directly adjacent to pool ladders/handrails or
grab rails that could interfere with the rotation of the lift. Do not place the lift where it
may be cumbersome or hazardous to any pool users.
Because the lift can be stopped at any position during lowering, there is no minimum
pool depth requirements for the Gallatin. However, to comply with ADA guidelines, the
Gallatin must be installed at a pool depth no greater than 48-inches and the seat should
submerge to a minimum depth of 18” below the surface of the water. For the standard
base anchors may be installed between 20” and 30” from the pool/spa edge with the
recommended anchor setback at 28”. For the Short base anchors may be installed
between 18” and 24” back from the pool/spa edge with recommended anchor setback at
22”. Make sure that the center of both anchors are the same distance from the edge of the
pool. Refer to figure 3 to optimize the position of the leveler foot. There must be at least
6” from the center of each anchor to the nearest joint, crack, curb or similar concrete
structure to ensure the strength of the concrete.
In addition, all installations should be in accordance with the ADA guidelines
(ADA guidelines are available at the website www.access-board.gov).
NOTE: Optional base stand configurations are available if this setback range or
anchor location will not work with your pool.

Anchor Installation
1. Mark the location of each anchor on the deck and use a ½” diameter concrete drill bit
to drill a 4” deep hole at each location. Make sure to drill straight down.
2. Use a 1- 1/2" diameter concrete core drill to drill out the anchor holes to a depth of 2-
3/16” as shown in figure 4. Clean all of the debris from the holes. Check to see if the
bottom of each hole is in solid concrete. The anchors will only hold if the
surrounding concrete is solid. The top of the anchor should be ¼” below the deck
surface. The anchors can be installed deeper, if necessary, to mount sufficiently solid
concrete.
3. Use a small amount of two-part epoxy or hydraulic cement
in each anchor hole and set an anchor into each hole. Set the
expansion anchor at the bottom of the anchor hole by
tapping the anchor pin with the supplied ¼” diameter set tool
rod with a hammer. Use a 9/16” deep well socket to tighten
the internal anchor bolt to approximately 30 ft-lbs. torque.
Allow sufficient time for the epoxy or cement to completely
harden before installing the lift in the anchors.
4. Locate a bonding source to bond (ground) the anchor. The steel rebar-bonding
grid of the pool deck if the best choice for bonding the anchor. Attach the No. 8
solid copper wire (not included) from the bonding bolt on the base of the anchor
to the bonding grid.
NOTE: Article 680 of the National Electrical Code requires bonding of all metallic
components in relationship to pools and spas.

Lift Assembly
1. Attach the base of the Cylinder Support Column Assembly with four 3/8” – 16 x 4-1/2” hex head
bolts protruding from the support column, as shown in figure 1. Secure the base with four 3/8” Flat
washers and four 3/8” acorn nuts, torque to 20 ft-lb.
2. Install the Pressure Wheel and the Pressure Wheel Guard using a 3/8”x 5 ½” hex head bolt, Two
3/8” flat washers, a 3/8” lock washer, and a 3/8” acorn nut.
3. Mount the valve to the valve bracket on the base as shown in figure 1. Use the brass hardware
supplied with the valve.
4. Remove the upper valve handle knob from the valve handle and slide the valve handle through the
handle valve bracket. Match the flat on the valve post to the flat on the inside of the valve handle
sleeve and slide the valve handle onto the valve post. Replace the upper valve handle knob on the
valve handle.
NOTE: The two-piece collar on the valve handle and slide the valve handle in place and may need to
be repositioned. To move the collar, loosen the screws in the collar using a 7/64” hex key wrench.
Move the collar so that it is just below the valve handle bracket and retighten the screws. See Figure 1.
4. Screw the Leveler Pad into the base assembly as shown in figure 4.
5. Bolt the lift to the anchors in the deck using two 1” diameter by 4” length acme bolts as shown in
figure 5. Do not completely tighten the 1” diameter acme bolts at this time.
6. Attach the Seat back to the Seat Frame with four 5/16” – 18x3/4” Button head screws torqued to 11
ft-lb, as shown in figure 1.
7. Attach the Seat bottom to the Seat Pole by using two 5/16” – 18 x 1” Button Head screws. First
install a 5/16” – 18 x 1” button head screw and insert this through one of the two front holes of the
Seat arm plate, then through the seat frame and then finally set the screw into the seat bottom as
shown in figure 1, loosely.
8. After the Seat assembly has been secured with the two front 5/16” - 18 x 1” Button head screws,
insert two 5/16” – 18 x 1” Button head screws through two 5/16” flat washers and then through the
Seat belt grommets and into the Seat assembly tightening all 5/16” - 18 x 1” Button head screws to
11 lb-ft at this time, as shown in figure 1.
9. Level the lift front to back, if necessary, by using donut shims between the base stand and each
anchor, and adjusting the Leveler Pad by screwing the Pad in or out. The donut shims can be used
individually or in combination to level the lift. The donut shims can be used above the anchor base
or below as shown in figure 5 to prevent the acme bolts from bottoming out in the anchors.
10. Check that the cylinder if perpendicular to the deck in all directions with a carpenters’ level.
Adjust the Leveler Pad or change donut shims at each anchor to level the lift. If the lift is not
installed level and perpendicular, it may lower the lifting capacity, reduce the operational life of the
lift or void the warranty.

11. Install Cover on lift as shown in figure 5.
12. Connect Flip up footrest using one 3/8” – 16 x 1 ¼” Socket head shoulder screw, a 3/8” Flat
washer and, 3/8” nylock nut torque to 20 ft-lb as shown in figure 1.
13. Connect the water supply to the female garden hose coupling on the control valve. After purging
the air from the cylinder the Swim-Lift® Gallatin is ready for operation.

Lift Operation
WARNING ! Read all of the operating instructions before operating the lift. Make sure that all
individuals using the lift have read the instructions and have been made aware of all safety
precautions.
WARNING ! Do not exceed the maximum lifting capacity 400 lbs (181.4 kg). This may result in
damage to the lift or personal injury. Other lift models are available for loads in excess of 400 lbs.
The Swim-Lift® Gallatin is a water-powered lifting aid designed with use for water systems that have
a 55 PSI rating. This lift will function with as little as 45 PSI water pressure. Optional pump kits are
available for supplying a constant pressure of 55 PSI. Lifting capacities are based on a continual
pressure supply without pressure drops occasionally incurred during peak demand periods of city water
systems. The lifting capacity/pressure ratios are as follows:
Pressure Lift Capacity
55 PSI 400 lbs.
50 PSI 350lbs.
45 PSI 300 lbs.
A backflow check valve may be required on this lift to prevent contamination of the municipal water
supply. Please check your state and local codes to see if a backflow check valve is required.
Lift Preparation:
1. Turn the control valve to the intermediate stop position and attach the water supply hose to the
valve. Turn the water supply on.
2. With no weight on the chair, turn the control valve handle to the up position. Allow the chair to
fully rise.
3. Turn the control valve handle to the down position. Allow the seat to lower to a fully down
position. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until a smooth operation is attained. This process purges the air
from the system and should no more than 5 to 7 cycles to complete.
Lift Operation
1. Lift operation is controlled through the use of the control valve. The valve handle turned
clockwise will lower the chair, and turned counter-clockwise will raise the chair. The chair will
stop at any point along its travel if the valve handle is turned to an intermediate position.
Excessive force is not required to turn the valve handle. Instruct all operators of proper use of the
control valve prior to operation of the lift.
2. The outer chair arm flips up and back for ease of transfer from a wheelchair to the lift seat. In
addition, the stationary arm on the inside of the chair may assist in transferring. Use of the seatbelt
is recommended for all users. To facilitate safe loading and unloading of inexperienced users, we
recommend that an attendant always be present. Instruct all operators on the proper use of the
chair features and the transfer procedure.

3. A lock pin is attached to the top of the cylinder to lock the chair in the fully raised position or
rotated 180° over the pool. Push the pin through the piston rod (lower hole) to lock the chair in the
fully raised position when the lift is not in use and/or when the water supply is turned off. Use the
180° rotated lock pin hole (upper hole) to lock the chair in place when removing the lift from the
anchors.
4. Keep other swimmers and children away from the lift at all times. Remove the lift from poolside
when not in use if possible. A cover is available from Spectrum Products® to aid in preventing
unauthorized use of the lift.
5. To drain the water from the lift for storage: disconnect the water source, turn the control valve to
down, push the chair down, turn the control valve to up, and push the chair back up. Repeating this
step is necessary to get all of the water removed. This process will force the water from the
cylinder, valve and hoses.
Care and Maintenance
The Swim-Lift® Gallatin is virtually maintenance free since the drive component (water) is self-
lubricating. Providing it is installed correctly, the lift will furnish you with many years of trouble-free
use.
To ensure safe and dependable use, periodically disengage the deck anchors and lubricate the acme
thread nut with a small amount of Vaseline. Also, check that the inside bolt is tight. If it is loose or
corroded, replace it immediately. Do not operate the lift until the bolt is replaced.
Maintaining Stainless Steel Products
Stainless steel, when properly maintained, is attractive, strong and durable. Stainless steel is superior
to carbon steel in its ability to resist corrosion when it is placed in hostile environments, e.g. indoor
aquatic facilities. Stainless steel, however, is not totally stain or rust proof. It is essential that proper
fabrication techniques and post fabrication treatment be performed in the manufacturing process, along
with periodic product maintenance by the end user, to ensure a beautiful and functional stainless steel
product.
It is of utmost importance to properly maintain your stainless steel product! A technique known
as passivation can be used to provide a chemically clean surface that will aid in the reformation of the
surface oxide layer and can dissolve any free-iron contamination or rust spots on the surface of the
stainless steel. Passivation is accomplished by periodic cleaning with SpectraClean™ (part number
202050) whenever the metal is dirty in order to restore its original appearance.
Order SpectraClean™ Field Stainless Steel Cleaning and Passivation Kit, part number 202050 from
your Spectrum Products Dealer or order online at www.spectrumproducts.com.