ABL's Owner
Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

ABL BOAT LIFTS
1965 DANA DRIVE, FT. MYERS, FL 33907
(800) 780-5438

 INTRODUCTION

Marine grade aluminum (grade alloy 6061-T5) is used in constructing all ABL lifts. Which is the same material used for seawalls, bulkheads, piers, yachts, seaplanes, pontoon boats, canoes, and a myriad of other marine applications for the past 30 years.

Boating is a wonderful, pleasurable sport. Lifting systems have been designed to add convenient access to your boat and help maintain its appearance and performance. By following the guidelines and tips, you can optimize the performance and use of your boat lift.

ABL Boat Lifts is proud to stand behind our products. As a boat owner you have invested money in your boat lift to care and maintain your boat. Be sure to apply the same wisdom to your boatlift, and safety to your loved ones.

PLEASE READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BOAT LIFT.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR RECORDS.

 RECORD KEEPING

Date of Purchase: ______________

Company that Installed Lift:

______________________________

Phone Number: _________________

Installer's Name: _________________________________

Maximum Lifting Capacity of Boat lift: _____________ LBS

NEVER OVERLOAD THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LIFTING CAPACITY.

Know the weight of your boat dry _________ LBS
and with fuel and gear ________ LBS.

If you have any questions concerning the amount of weight your boat lift is rated for, call your boats manufacturer or installer of the unit.

Should you purchase a different boat, and are not sure whether or not your lift will pick up the new boat, call a licensed marine contractor to assist you.

 SAFETY FIRST

Your boat lift, in most cases, is attached to supporting structures (pilings, dock or concrete). They must be in good condition, and properly installed, for proper performance of your lift.

~ Your "Boat Lift" is a moving mechanical system, which lifts substantial amounts of weight. ~

Exercise extreme caution when operating your lift.

• NEVER operate the lift with passengers in the boat!
• NEVER allow children to operate the lift!
• NEVER stand under your lift for any reason!
• NEVER use an extension cord to temporarily operate your lift!
• NEVER use improper cable or clamping techniques!

Once your boat lift has been installed we recommend the following maintenance and use guidelines.

 LIFT OPERATION

When operating the lift, STOP IMMEDIATELY if anything appears wrong.

*USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN for all electrical work.

1. Dock the boat aft of the lift to unload all personnel and gear.
2. Then, using hand lines, guide the boat to the correct balance point.
3. Raise the craft to just clear the water, check for proper positioning.
4. Resume lifting if everything checks OK.
5. If something is wrong, lower the boat and resolve the problem before lifting the boat again.

 LIFT MAINTENANCE

• Every six months lubricate worm gear assembly on your Power Hoist.
• When you hose your boat, hose the drive pipe & bottom cradle when the lift is out of the water.

BELTS: Belts should be taut and straight on the large and small pulley. Cracked belts need to be replaced.

CABLES: Check cables for signs of wear. Galvanized cables with a white powder spot indicate that the cables should be changed. When stainless steel cables have brayed burs along the cable, replace the cables. Boat Lift cables have heavy tensioned loads, so inspect your cables frequently (at least every six (6) months). ABL Boat Lifts uses specific cable grades, lengths, and sizes. Call the manufacturer @ 1-800-780-5438 when your cables need replacing.

ELECTRIC: The proper size wire, motor and amperage are needed to operate your lift. A qualified, licensed electrician can assist you in evaluating any and all of these factors. It is not advisable to do any electric repairs, or installations, unless you are qualified to do so.

The lift cannot be operated with extension cords.

Wiring the two ¾ HP motors for a 220 VAC electrical supply instead of 110 VAC reduces the amperage required. The resulting lower electrical losses between power supply box and motors will increase the motors reliability.

The ABL Aquatica and Aquarius, have "zincs" that protect your tracks from electrolysis from the water included with their units. They should be hung into the water from a bolt on the lift. For the first time check the zinc for any deterioration within three (3) months. If the zinc shows any deterioration there is an electrolysis problem, contact your installer. Thereafter, check the zinc every six (6) months. When the zinc wears down to half its size…call 1-800-780-5438 for replacement.

*These lifts should be wired so they can be unplugged. This will prevent electrolysis problems from any feed back in the electrical system. Failure to do so will allow electrolysis to eat away at the tracks of your lift that reach down into the water. This will result in the tracks breaking.

Your friends at ABL Wish you, …Fair winds….and following seas….

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN ABL BOAT LIFT!