Sunstream Swiftshield SS-AMU13110-FL6B User manual

FORM NO. 660868 Rev B PAGE 1
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
COPYRIGHT 2017 SUNSTREAM CORPORATION® - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
A-SERIES
UNIVERSAL
FloatLift™
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
For:
Sunstream FloatLifts™
SS-AMU13110-FL6B SS-AMU13124
SS-AMU13124-FL10B

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 installation 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 [phone] 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 Instructions………………………………………………………3
Overview………………………………………………………………..4-5
Tools Required…………………………………………………………..6
Installation and Assembly………………………………………….7-26
 Bow Sprit…………………………………………………………...8-9
 Guides and Clamps …………………………………………...10-12
 Frame……………………………………………………………..13-15
 Hydraulic Hoses and Power Pack…………………………..16-17
 Arms and Roller…………………….……………………….….18-21
 Installing and Adjusting the Cover………………………….22-28
 Removing the cover…………………………………………...29-31
Quick Tips……………………………………………………………….29
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………30
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………..31
Accessories……………………………………………………………..32
Warranty……………………………………………………………. 33-34

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 property
and/or personal injury. It is not possible, however, to identify and warn users of
all hazards associated with the assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance of
the SwiftShield A-SeriesTM. You must use your own good judgment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Failure to comply with the following rules may result in severe injury and/or death
and damage to property. Misuse of your lift may cause the lift and boat to become
unstable.
1. Your SwiftShield™ is a piece of heavy equipment and the act of covering and uncovering
your boat should be treated with respect and good judgment. Children should not operate the
cover without strict adult supervision.
2. When operating the cover mechanism, keep limbs and fingers away from any possible pinch
points.
3. Restrict Children and Adults from playing near the SwiftShield™ mechanism.
4. Before operating the SwiftShield™, be sure that nothing will interfere with it’s operating path.
5. Do not hang from cover mechanism and or add any additional weight to the system.
6. Be sure that the Boat is positioned properly on the boat lift. If boat is not positioned correctly,
the SwiftShield™ mechanism could strike the boat causing damage.
7. Make sure hydraulic lines are clear from any pinch points before operating the SwiftShield™
Mechanism.
8. When Operating the SwiftShield™, be sure to keep an eye on the cover so that it does not
get caught on any part of the boat. If the fabric gets caught it could tear.
9. When operating the SwiftShield™, be sure that the mechanisms arms do not interfere with
any boat guide-ons.
10. Do not use the power pack for storage purposes. Articles or tools in box could cause damage
to the pump or electrical items.
11. SunStream®recommends not operating the SwiftShield™ in winds above 25mph .
12. SunStream®recommends securing your cover by the tie down points when winds are
between 40mph-70mph.
13. SunStream®recommends removing your cover when winds are to exceed 70mph.
NOTICE:
WARNING:

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 4
SwiftShield™ Overview
FloatLift™
Cross Bar
Fin Plate
Upper Arm
Guide Post
Bow Sprit
Cross Beam
SwiftShield™ Cover
Cover
Mechanism
Roller Tube

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SwiftShield™ Overview
Continued
*Lines shown disconnected
Battery
Power Pack Box
RC Unit
Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Lines*
from SwiftShield™
Cylinders
SunFluid
Reservoir

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions during the assembly process, please call your local dealer or
SunStream® at [phone].
SunStream® recommends 2 to 3 people for assembly.
Before beginning assembly, find a nice flat area with room to work and set up your parts. Read
ahead to the installation procedure to determine the best location to start.
Tools Required:
SunStream® recommends the tools below for easier and quicker assembly.
 Box Knife (to open packaging)
 9/16” Socket
 3/4” Socket
 Socket wrench
 Torque wrench (ft-lbs)
 1/2” Combination wrench
 9/16” Combination wrench
 3/4” Combination wrench
 32mm Open end wrench, or adjustable wrench
 Diagonal cutters
 Hacksaw
 Mallet
 Anti-Seize (to be used on all threaded fasteners)
 Cable ties
 Snap ring pliers
 Tape measure
Recommended Tools:
 Cordless drill
 13/32” drill bit
 Small adjustable wrench
 Level
 SunFluid
Torque values: 3/8-16 SS Bolt 20 lb-ft

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FWD
Step 1
Assembling and Installing the SwiftShield™ Frame
Important:
1. Repeatable boat position on the lift is important when using the SwiftShield™. The boat
must be lifted in the same position every time.
 Positioning the boat too far forward, or too far aft could result in damage to the cover
or the boat.
 To achieve a repeatable position of the boat on the lift, SunStream®recommends
using an indicator or reference point on the hull or rub rail of the boat to ensure re-
peatable boat position.
 The center of Gravity (CG) of the boat should be centered above the bunks on Float-
Lifts™. Typically this is when the transom is 6” to 18” off the end of the bunks. This
usually depends on engine configuration.
 With boat on FloatLift™ - top of floats should be level with the water.
2. Vertical guides are required to mount the ABC-U on a FloatLift™, Elevator Lift or
Piling Lift.
 Four (4) vertical guide posts are required
 Each guide must be 2.875” diameter (nominal 2-1/2” pipe size, schedule 40 or higher)
 Each guide must be as tall or taller than the height of the boat rub rail
 Each guide must be able to support 150 lbs
 Fore/aft spacing between guides is 7.5 ft minimum
 Port/starboard spacing of guides per table:
Roller size
Port/stbd guide spacing
(measured between
guides)
FL6 Narrow (110” roller) 110” or 116”
Standard (126” roller) 126” or 132”
Guide Post

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1-A
Assemble Bow Sprit
Steps:
1. Install spreader tube before clamping bow sprit to frame. (Use wide spreader tube
for pickle fork bow)
2. Lock in place with cotter pins.
3. Insert bow sprit extension into bow sprit.
4. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads before installing nut.
5. Pin in place with bolt and nut.
6. Final length to be determined after roller has been installed.
Bow sprit extension
Spreader tube

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1-B
Clamp Bow Sprit to forward crossbeam
Steps:
1. Mount bow sprit on forward cross beam, between the bunks.
2. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads before installing nuts.
3. Center bow sprit on crossbeam, clamp in place with 4 bolts and nuts.
4. Extend bow sprit so that spreader bar is directly below roller when in the forward
position. (This will need to be adjusted later after the SwiftShield is installed)

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 10
2-A
FL10 Confirm (4) Guides
Steps:
1. Confirm FL10 FloatLift™ has (4) Guides.
2. Mount guides in the widest position on FL10.
 For FL10 see manual 690188, Page 21
FL10 Guide Position

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NOTE:
For FL6 Only - Install plastic roller casting guards at
each Guide, and “First Stage Strap” on forward
Guides.
2-A
FL6 Confirm (4) Guides (Continued)
Steps:
1. Confirm FL6 FloatLift™ has (4) Guides.
2. Mount guides in the widest position on FL6.
 FL6 may need to drill additional hole - see drawing 942282
FL6 Guide Position

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 12
2-B
Side Rail Clamps
FL10 FL6
Steps:
1. Orient clamp with decal with “FL10” or “FL6” pointing up depending on which lift you
are using.
2. Slide clamp over vertical guide tube with opening facing inboard.
3. For FL10 insert block into clamp, if block and plate not plumb, reverse the block.
Insert bolts.
4. The FL6 guides are angled out ~3 degrees. Insert block into clamp so that plate
is plumb. Insert bolts.
5. Fasten plate with “ear” facing amidships.
6. Repeat on opposite side.
NOTE: Holes are offset in the block and clamp to accommodate 3° angle of guide
posts on FL6.
Plate with Ear
Clamp Block
3°

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Steps:
1. ABC-U Mechanism is installed inboard of guides.
2. For FL10 Locate aft clamp 45.5” from top of guide. Locate forward clamp 31.5”
from top of guide.
3. For FL6 Locate aft clamp 44” above float. Locate forward clamp 54” above float.
* This can be adjusted later if needed.
* For non Float Lifts, determine height accordingly.
4. Slide side rail through cover mechanism with 2” spaced holes aft.
5. Fasten forward clamp to end hole.
6. Fasten aft clamp to closest hole on side rail.
 FL10: Position side rail inboard of clamp plate.
 FL6: Position side rail between clamp plate and guide.
7. Repeat on opposite side.
2-C
Install Side Rails with Side Rail Clamps
6.
FWD
Side Rail
2” spaced holes
Cover Mechanism
FWD Guide
Clamp
FL10: 31.5”
FL6: 54”
FL10: 45.5”
FL6: 44”
Clamp
FL6
Inboard
FL10
Inboard
Side Rail
Angled
Guide
Clamp
Side Rail
Clamp
Plate
Clamp
Guide
Clamp
Plate

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Steps:
1. Unfold upper arm and insert pin in arm linkage.
2. Repeat on opposite side.
2-C
Install Side Rails with Side Rail Clamps (Continued)
9.

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2-D
 Locate Midpoint of Boat
 Pinning the Cover Mechanism in place
Steps:
1. Using a tape measure, determine overall length of the boat, including swim plat-
form, if equipped.
2. Locate the midpoint between the bow and stern of the boat.
3. With the boat in the standard position on the lift, slide the cover mechanism on the
side rail so that the pivot point aligns with the midpoint of the boat.
4. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads.
5. Using the bolt and nut, lock cover mechanism into position on side rail, as shown.
You may need to adjust this position later.
6. Repeat on opposite side.
3.
Cover
Mechanism

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 16
2-E
Route Hydraulic Hoses
Steps:
1. Loosely route hydraulic hoses down aft guides and across crossbeam of FloatLift™ .
NOTE: Secure hydraulic hoses with cable ties at end of installation.

FORM NO. 660868 REV. B PAGE 17
Steps:
1. Remove two grommets on back of power pack box, closest to battery. Place
one on each hydraulic line coming from the SwiftShield™cylinders.
2. Feed hydraulic lines the through holes on box and mount grommets in box.
3. Connect quick disconnects (QDs) to the pump as shown.
4. Confirm battery cables are connected.
5. Confirm RC control box is connected.
2-F
Connecting Hydraulic lines to the Power Pack
Note:
Power Pack Wiring
removed for clarity.
Battery
RC Control
Box
3.
1.
2.

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2-G
Install Starboard Fin Plate
Steps:
1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before
installing nuts.
2. Install fin plate, using nuts and bolts on
starboard arm only.
3. Pin should point inboard and fin plate
should point down when in the aft posi-
tion.
4. Properly torque nuts on fin plate.
1-H
Assemble Cross Beam
Steps:
1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts.
2. Install gussets and backing plates on cross beam as shown, using nuts
and bolts.
3. Properly torque nuts.
Fin Plate
Gusset
Cross Beam

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2-I
Install Cross Beam
Steps:
1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts.
2. Attach both ends of cross beam assembly to the arms as shown with nuts and
bolts.
3. Properly torque all nuts on cross beam gussets.
4. With the SwiftShield™ in the covered position (roller aft), check level of hydraulic
fluid reservoir in control box. The hydraulic fluid level should be within 2 inches of
top. Add SunFluid™as necessary.

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2-J
Adjust Arm Length
Steps:
1. Hydraulically actuate arms back and forth to determine optimal length of arm and
position of cover mechanism.
2. The roller should extend 12” to 14” beyond the furthest point on the bow, including
anchor, if equipped.
* Boats longer than 30’ (or if dock interferes) may require end of arm to be above
and behind bow.
3. The roller must extend 12” to 14” beyond the furthest point on the stern, including
swim platform, if equipped. Top of roller should be even with top of swim platform.
4. When optimal arm length is determined, lock in place with bolt and nut through ap-
propriate holes in the upper arms.
5. Apply anti-seize to all threads before installing nuts.
6. Properly torque all nuts.
7. To achieve equal distance from the bow and stern, you may need to adjust the
pivot location by moving the cylinder mount tube. Refer back to step 1D.
8. Repeat on opposite side of SwiftShield™.
12”-14”
12”-14”
4.
4.