Sunstream FL15023 Specification sheet

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FL15023
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OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Table of Contents
Disclaimer of Liability....................................................................................................
Safety.................................…………………………………………..…………...….......
Prior to Launch..............................................................................................................
Installation ....................................................................................................................
Operating………………………………………………………………….............................
Mooring....................................................................................................................
Zincs............................................................................................................................
Remote Control Re-Program Instruction...................................................……..…......
Battery..........................................................................................................................
Maintenance & Off Season Suggestions.....................................................................
Troubleshooting Tips...................................................................................................
Warranty......................................................................................................................
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Disclaimer of Liability
These assembly and installation instructions have been provided by Sunstream Corporation at
the request of the potential installer and/or assembler. If you are not an authorized Sunstream
Dealer and are not a reasonably skilled mechanic, please contact Sunstream so that we can
refer you to a local dealer who can skillfully and safely perform the assembly and installat i on
of your Sunstream boatlift.
It is the potential installer and/or assembler’s responsibility to determine whether he or she has
the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to properly and safely assemble and/or install the
Sunstream Lift described herein. Improper assembly and/or installation may cause the Lift to
function improperly or not to function. Improper assembly and/or installation may additionally
cause a risk to personal safety or property. If the assembler and/or installer is confused or has
questions or concerns about a particular assembly or installation, he or she should contact
Sunstream by telephone at (888)-786-5438 before proceeding further. The information
contained in these instructions does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind.
An assembler’s and/or installer’s failure to correctly follow these assembly and installation
instructions constitutes a waiver of the assembler and/or installer’s rights against Sunstream
regarding any subsequent damages to property or personal injury caused by the assembler’s
and/or installer’s improper assembly and/or installation .

SAFETY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL YOUR DEALER OR sUNSTREAM AT
[phone].
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT. PROPER USE
OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL WILL HELP AVOID POTENTIAL HAZARDS
THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PORPERTY AND OR PERSONAL INJURY. IT
IS NOT POSSIBLE, HOWEVER, TO IDENTIFY AND WARN USERS OF ALL THE
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE FLOAT LIFT. YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN GOOD JUDGEMENT.
THE INFORMATION WILL BE PRESENTED IN A VARIETY OF FORMS, INCLUDINGSAFETY
LABELS, SAFETY MESSAGES AND INSTRUCTIONS. SAFETY LABELS SHOULD BE
LOCATED ON THE FLOAT LIFT AND OR IT'S ACCESSORIES GIVING CAPACITY AND
OVERLOAD WARNINGS. IF THE LABELS ARE MISSING, CALL SUNSTREAM
IMMEDIATELY SO THE LABELS CAN BE PROVIDED.
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SAFETY
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PRIOR TO LAUNCH
ENSURE ALL COTTER PINS ARE BENT AND SECURE. •
ALL NUTS ARE TIGHT. •
HYDRALIC HOSES ARE NEATLY WIRE-TIED TO FRAME AND ARE CLEAR FROM •
PINCH POINTS.
BATTERY TERMINALS AND ALL FITTINGS ARE TIGHT. •
RESEVOIR SEAL-CAP IS REMOVED (UNDER BREATHER CAP). •
ENSURE HYDRAULIC HOSES MARKED RED ARE CONNECTED TO RED QUICK •
DISCONNECTS IN POWER PACK BOX.
ENSURE HYDRAULIC HOSES MARKED GREEN ARE CONNECTED TO GREEN •
QUICK DISCONNECTS IN POWER PACK BOX.
ENSURE HYDRAULIC HOSES RUN THROUGH RUBBER GROMMETS IN POWER •
PACK BOX.
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INSTALLATION
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL YOUR DEALER OR SUNSTREAM AT [phone]
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND DIAGRAMS FOLLOW. THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
DIAGRAMS INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO SECURELY AND SAFELY INSTALL THE
FLOAT LIFT. ADHERING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DIAGRAMS, HOWEVER,
PROVIDES NO GUARANTEE THAT THE INSTALLATION WILL BE SAFE AND SECURE.
THE FLOAT LIFT USER MUST ALSO CONSIDER SITE-SPECIFIC FACTS SUCH AS WAVE,
WIND AND CURRENT ACTION AND THE POTENTIAL FOR STORM IN THE ANALYSIS OF
THE INSTALLATION SITE AND METHOD.
THE MAXIMUM BUOYANCY CAPACITY FOR THE LIFT IS 15,000 POUNDS (6804KG).
TOTAL BOAT WEIGHT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 15,000 POUNDS (6804KG)FOR SAFETY
REASONS. OPERATING THE LIFT WITH A GREATER AMOUNT OF TOTAL
WEIGHT MAY CAUSE THE LIFT AND BOAT TO BECOME UNSTABLE AND OR CAPSIZE,
POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO
INDIVIDUALS SITUATED NEARBY. ONE IMPORTANT INDICATION OF OVERLOADING
IS WHEN THE LIFT'S *MAXIMUM WATERLINE* DECAL IS SUBMERGED.
THE INSTALLER MUST BE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS THE LIFT WILL/MAY BE SUB-
JECTED TO AT THE PROPOSED LOCATION. WIND AND WAVES MAY AFFECT
STABILITY. EXCESIVE WAVE ACTION OR WIND MAY REQUIRE THAT THE BOAT BE
SECURED TO THE LIFT OR THAT THE LIFT BE MOVED TO A SECURE SITE.
TREAT YOUR LIFT LIKE A BOAT FOR MOORAGE PURPOSES. CHECK DOCK LINES
AND OTHER MOORAGE CONNECTIONS FREQUENTLY, ESPECIALLY IF THE
CONNECTIONS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO STRESS AS THOSE CAUSED BY WATER
FLUCTUATIONS OR CURRENTS.
ENSURE YOUR BOAT IS SITUATED ON THE LIFT IN A MANNER THAT WILL AVOID
DAMAGE TO YOUR BOAT OR OTHER PROPERTY. CONFIRM THAT NO PART OF THE
LIFT EXCEPT THE RUBBER COVERED PORTION OF THE BUNK CONTACTS YOUR BOAT.
CONFIRM THAT YOUR BOAT OR THE LIFT WILL NOT STRIKE ANY NEARBY OBJECT IN
THE CASE OF WAVE ACTION. INSTALL FENDERING OR OTHER PADDING AS
REQUIRED.
VERIFY ENGINE INTAKES ARE NOT BLOCKED BY THE LIFT.
TO AVOID UNWARRANTED PRODUCT WEAR AND TEAR, SECURE THE LIFT SO THAT
THE FLOATS OR OTHER PARTS OF THE LIFT DO NOT STRIKE OR RUB AGAINST THE
DOCK OR OTHER STRUCTURES AND OR ADEQUATELY PAD POINT WHERE SUCH
CONTACT MAY OCCUR.
REFER TO THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, MAINTENACE TIPS AND OTHER SECTIONS OF
THIS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OPERATION
ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL YOUR DEALER OR SUNSTREAM AT [phone]
IMPORTANT!
MAKE SURE NOTHING ON LIFT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOAT.
USE PADDING AND OR FENDERS IF NEEDED.
LOWER BOAT UNTIL BOAT IS SLIGHTLY TOUCHING THE BUNKS BUT 1.
CAN'T FLOAT AWAY.
2. LOAD PASSENGERS.
3. LOWER LIFT ALL THE WAY DOWN.
4. DRIVE BOAT AWAY FROM LIFT.
TO LAUNCH THE BOAT
SLOWLY DRIVE THE BOAT LESS THAN A KNOT ONTO BOAT LIFT. 1.
STOP THE BOAT IN NOTED POSITION AND RAISE LIFT UNTIL SECURE. 2.
OFFLOAD PEOPLE. 3.
CONTINUE TO RAISE. 4.
WHEN USING LIFT
PULL BOAT ON LIFT BY HAND 1.
RAISE LIFT SLIGHTLY TO CHECK BOAT BALANCE. 2.
REPOSITION BOAT UNTIL FLOAT REMAIN LEVEL. 3.
CHECK BUNK FIT TO BOAT. 4.
NOTE POSITION ON BOAT ON LIFT. 5.
INSTALL OPTIONAL MOTOR STOP IF NECESSARY. 6.
1ST TIME BOAT FITTED TO LIFT
ENERGIZE CONTROL BOX
SWITCH THE ON/OFF SWITCH ON THE RC UNIT TO *ON* POSITION. 1.
REMOVE THE RESERVOIR AND DISCASRD THE SHIPPING PLUG 2.
UNDERNEATH THE CAP.
REPLACE THE RESERVOIR CAP. 3.
WITH THE LIFT IN MORE THAN 24" (61cm) OF WATER, PRESS THE *DOWN* 1.
BUTTON ON THE REMOTE CONTROL UNTIL THE LIFT IS COMPLETELY DOWN.
FIRST OPERATION
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STANDARD SLIP
MOORING
THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS DEPICT THE FLOAT LIFT IN DIFFERENT DOCK
CONFIGURATIONS.
FLOATING DOCK WITH A
HEIGHT LESS THAN 3'(91cm)
ABOVE WATER WITH A SINGLE
OVERHANG. USE J-RAIL,
SPRING LINE KIT, FENDERS AND
CLEATS.
FLOATING DOCK WITH A
HEIGHT LESS THAN 3'(91cm)
ABOVE WATER WITH DOUBLE
OVERHANG. USE J-RAILS,
SPRING LINE KITS, FENDERS AND
CLEATS.
FLOATING DOCK WITH A
HEIGHT LESS THAN 3'(91cm)
ABOVE WATER AND A DOCK
LENGTH GREATER THAN THE
FLOAT LIFT. SPRING LINE KIT,
FENDERS AND CLEATS.
FLOATING DOCK WITH A
HEIGHT LESS THAN 3'(91cm)
ABOVE WATER WITH DOUBLE
OVERHANG. USE J-RAILS,
SPRING LINE KITS, FENDERS AND
CLEATS.
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MOORING
Tide Fluctuations or Docks over 3' (91cm)
SLIDING CLEAT SYSTEM
1. d = 4’, item#FA-TS-48
2. d = 5’, item#FA-TS-60
HEAVY DUTY SLIDING CLEAT SYSTEM
1. d = 4’, item#FA-YS-48
2. d = 5’, item#FA-YS-60
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ZINCS
TO WARD OFF GALVANIC CORROSION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT *SACRIFICIAL* ZINCS
ARE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON YOUR LIFT. ZINC IS USED AS IT HAS A HIGHER
VOLTAGE IN WATER SO CURRENT WILL BE MORE INCLINED TO FLOW FROM IT. THE
ZINC BECOMES THE CORRODING ANODE, WHILE THE LIFT SERVES AS THE CATHODE
AND IS PROTECTED FROM CORROSION.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REPLACE THE ZINC ON YOUR LIFT REGULARLY. BECAUSE
MANY EXTERNAL FACTORS AFFECT THE RATE AT WHICH A ZINC DETERIORATES.
SUNSTREAM RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CHECK THE CONDITION FREQUENTLY AND
CHANGE THE ZINC EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS OR MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED. ZINCS ON
LIFTS IN COASTAL AREAS NEAR OCEAN DETERIORATE MORE RAPIDLY AND NEED
TO BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.
EFFECTS OF GALVANIC CORROSION ARE NOT COVERED BY YOUR SUNSTREAM
WARRANTY. FAILURE IN MAINTAINING ZINCS ON THE LIFT CONSTITUTES ABUSE AND
THEREFORE VOIDS THE SUNSTREAM WARRANTY.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH THE PROPER STEPS. USE ONLY APPROVED
SUNSTREAM ZINCS THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SUNSTREAM SERVICE
DEPARTMENT OR YOUR SUNSTREAM DEALER.
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REMOTE CONTROL RE-PROGRAM INSTRUCTION
If your remote will not work, first check to see that it is transmitting. Do this by depressing any
of the three buttons and watching to see that the red LED light is working. If so, then the next
step is to re-program the receiver..
1. Push and release ‘Up’ button once on transmitter to ‘wake up’ receiver from
sleep mode
2. Push programming button on right side of RC Box
3. Push ‘Up’ on a transmitter 3 times.
Repeat for each transmitter
(Note: Programming of receiver can be cleared by holding program button for
45 seconds).
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BATTERY
Recommended Batterys.
Use two 12V group 27 marine deep-cycle battery with a minimum of 600 CCA
(or with a reserve capacity of 160 Amp Hours)
.
Reserve capacity is the most important feature
.
Battery Capacity:
The FL15023 was tested to have an energy capacity of approximately 8 full cycles at
using a new battery with a reserve capacity of 160 Ah. However, try to not dip below 50% battery capacity,
since the solar panel would have difficulty in recovering from such a deep draw.
Solar Charging rate:
The following values are limits on full cycles (down and up) to keep battery capacity
at steady state condition. The capacity of the battery will allow for additional cycles for any particular month.
Table assumes all-day exposure with typical seasonal weather.
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MAINTENANCE & OFF-SEASON SUGGESTIONS
•
Use Sunfluid™ hydraulic fluid to replace any loss fluid in the hydraulic pump.
•
Inspect and replace zincs if necessary. If any Sunstream Product is used in salt or
brackish water, the Purchaser agrees that proper maintenance requires that the
Purchaser shall attach, maintain, and regularly check sacrificial anodes, also
known as “zincs”, to the Product to prevent electrolysis and that failure to attach
and maintain the zincs constitutes “abuse”.
•
Normal maintenance requires an annual inspection of the Product, including
bolts, pins, hydraulics, pump, electronics, and structural welds by a Sunstream
employee or Sunstream dealer and failure to undertake such maintenance may
constitute “abuse.”
•
Be sure to prevent rainwater from accumulating in your boat if you plan to leave
it on the lift for long term storage. Rainwater accumulating in your bilge can
quickly increase your gross weight over the lift capacity.
•
At all times, raise the lift into the over-center, locked position.
•
Adjust the height of the lift to limit wave action against the hull. Excessive wave
action may damage the lift and can take the boat off the lift.
•
We recommend disconnecting the
Powerpack and storing it indoors for the winter
if you are not planning on using the lift for prolonged periods. To do this, simply
disconnect the hoses from your Powerpack by using the
Quick Disconnects and
connect the hoses together. This will ensure that it will remain clean. Only
disconnect the hoses when the lift is in the up position (cylinders retracted).
Tip:
If you have problems disconnecting the hoses from the Powerpack,
operate the pump up and down while attempting to disconnect the hose to relieve
the pressure. Do not disconnect the hoses when lift is pressured against the upper
or lower stops.
•
For solar charged lifts, booster-charge your battery using a 10A charger at the
beginning and end of the season. A mid-season boost may be required for heavy
use. A mid-season charge is also beneficial.
•
Check water cells in battery approximately every three months.
•
If your waterway freezes during the winter, you will need to remove your
FloatLift, as it will be damaged by ice flow.
•
When storing the boat, the lift must be in the upright over center gravity lock
position for maximum safety. The over-center position will prevent the boat
from lowering if you experience a hydraulic leak.
Your FloatLift can be left in any position when not in use. For prolonged periods,
we recommend leaving the lift in the up position to prevent the bunks from
becoming ‘slimy’.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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