Sunstream FL15023 Specification sheet

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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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