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Sunstream Swiftshield A Series Assembly, Installation And Use Manual

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SS-AMP12124B
SS-AMP14136B
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
COPYRIGHT 2017 SUNSTREAM CORPORATION® - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FORM NO. 660843 REV. B
PILING LIFT
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
For: Most
Four Post
Piling Lifts
A-SERIES
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  • Page 1 For: Most Four Post Piling Lifts A-SERIES PILING LIFT SS-AMP12124B SS-AMP14136B ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. COPYRIGHT 2017 SUNSTREAM CORPORATION® - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions, please call your dealer, or SunStream® at (253)395-0500 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.
  • Page 4 SwiftShield™ Overview Roller Tube Cross Bar Fin Plate SwiftShield™ Cover Upper Arm Guide Post Side Rail I-Beam Clamp Hanger Side Bow Sprit Rail Guide Ropes Cylinder Bow Sprit Cylinder Mount Spreader Pipe Tube Piling Piling Lift I-Beam FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 4...

  • Page 5: Overview

    SwiftShield™ Overview Continued Power Pack Box Battery RC Unit SunFluid Reservoir Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Lines* from SwiftShield™ Cylinders *Lines shown disconnected FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 5...

  • Page 6: Tools Required

    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) ...
  • Page 7 Step 1 Assembling and Installing the Bow Sprit Assembling the Bow Sprit Clamp Insert aft clamp into long forward tube FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 7...
  • Page 8 Clamping the Bow Sprit to the I-Beam Steps: 1. Bow Sprit to be centered between the bunks. 2. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads before installing nuts. 3. Clamp bow sprit to I-beam with bolts and nuts. Nut SS, Nylok, 3/8-16, 4 Places Bolt SS, 3/8-16 X 8”, Fully Threaded 4 Places...

  • Page 9: Bow Sprit

    Inserting the Bow Sprit forward tube Bow Sprit Bolt SS 3/8-16 X 3.5” Bow Sprit Extension Nut SS Nylok 3/8-16 Steps: 1. Insert bow sprit extension into bow sprit. 2. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads before installing nut. 3. Final length to be determined after roller has been installed.
  • Page 10 Inserting and securing the Spreader Pipe Cotter Pin, SS 2 Places Spreader Pipe Steps: 1. Insert spreader pipe into hole in bow sprit extension. 2. Lock in place with cotter pins FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 10...

  • Page 11: Frame

    ® 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 repeat- able boat position.
  • Page 12 Side Rail, Cylinder Mount Tube and Side Rail Clamps CYLINDER MOUNT TUBE SIDE RAIL Note: Remove Cross Bar, packaged inside Side Rail. FWD I-BEAM AFT I-BEAM Large plate must face forward Side Rail Clamp 4 Places Nut SS Nylok 3/8-16 2 Places Bolt SS, 3/8-16 x 3.5”...
  • Page 13 Installing Side Rails with Side Rail Clamps Bolt SS, Guide Post 3/8-16 x 8” Piling 8 Places Nut SS Nylok 3/8-16 8 Places Steps: 1. With the side rail clamps in place, locate side rail inside pilings and outside of guide posts.
  • Page 14 Locating Side Rails on I-Beams Guide-Posts I-Beam Hangers Pilings Mount Side Rails to I-beam, between Guide-Posts and Pilings Confirm lift motors and wiring do not interfere with SwiftShield™ arms. Guide Posts STANDARD WIDTH 61.75” WIDE WIDTH 68” STANDARD WIDTH 123.5” WIDE WIDTH 136”...
  • Page 15 Counter Balance Weights * Bow sprit not shown. Steps: 1. Slide concrete counter balance weights onto aft end of side rails, as shown. STANDARD version requires 2 weights per side rail.  WIDE version requires 3 weights per side rail. ...
  • Page 16 Finding Midpoint of Boat  Pinning the Cylinder Mount Tube in place  Forward Lug on Cylinder Mount Nut SS, Tube 3/8-16 2 Places Bolt SS, 3/8-16 x 3”, 2 Places Steps: 1. Using a tape measure, determine overall length of the boat, including swim plat- form, if equipped.
  • Page 17 Installing Lower Arms Lower Arm Cylinder Mount Tube Side Rail Lower Arm Pin .75” x 4.5” * Bow sprit not shown. 2 Place Washer .75” 4 Places Cotter Pin Forward Lug 4 Places Steps: 1. Align end of lower arm with forward lug on cylinder mount tube. 2.
  • Page 18 Installing Upper Arms Bolt SS 3/8-16 x 3” 2 Places Upper Arm Lower Upper Cross Beam mounting holes Nut SS Nylok 3/8-16 2 Places Temporarily bolt in place Lower Arm * Bow sprit not shown. Steps: 1. Insert upper arm into lower arm, on starboard side first. 2.
  • Page 19 Installing the Starboard Fin Plate Fin Plate Steps: with Pin 1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before in- stalling nuts. Bolt SS, 2. Install fin plate with pin, using nuts and bolts on 3/8-16 x 3” starboard arm only. 2 Places Nut SS, 3.
  • Page 20 Adjusting Arm Length Steps: 1. From dock, manually actuate arm back and forth to determine optimal length of arm and position of cylinder mount tube. 12”-14” 12”-14” Range of possible forward Roller positions * 2. End of upper arm should extend 12” to 14” beyond the furthest point on the bow, includ- ing anchor, if equipped.
  • Page 21 Positioning the Cylinders & Hydraulic lines To Power Pack Rod End with spacers Rod End with spacers Cylinder 2 places * Bow sprit and counter balance weights not shown. Steps: 1. Route hydraulic lines under piling lift frame and bunks. Route over SwiftShield™ side rails.
  • Page 22 Installing the Cylinders * Hydraulic hoses, bow sprit and counter balance weights not shown. Jam Nut Lower Arm Flange Pin .75” X 4.5” 2 Places Washer .75” 4 Places Cylinder Cotter Pin Mount Tube 4 Places Steps: 1. Orient cylinders with rod end and spacers pointing forward. 2.

  • Page 23: Power Pack

    Connecting Hydraulic lines to the Power Pack Battery RC Control Note: Power Pack Wiring removed for clarity. Steps: 1. Remove two grommets on back of box, closest to battery. Place one on each hydraulic line coming from the SwiftShield cylinders. ™...
  • Page 24 Assembling the Cross Beam Bolt SS, 3/8-16 x 3” 4 Places Nut SS, Nylok 3/8-16 4 Places Gusset 4 Places Steps: 1. Apply anti-seize to bolt threads before installing nuts. 2. Install (4) gussets, top and bottom, to both ends of cross beam. 3.
  • Page 25 Cross Beam Installation Starboard Fin Bolt SS, Plate with Pin 3/8-16 x 3” 4 Places Nut SS, Nylok 3/8-16 4 Places * Hydraulic hoses not shown. Steps: 1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts. 2. Temporarily attach both ends of cross beam with nuts and bolts to arms. 3.
  • Page 26 Cylinder length adjustment, Locking Jam Nut Steps: 1. Confirm the jam nut and threaded rod are fully threaded into cylinder rod, so that less than 1/2” threads are showing. 2. Confirm both cylinder assemblies are the same length, when measured pin to pin. 3.
  • Page 27 Installing the Roller Assembly Nut SS, Bolt SS, Nylok 3/8-16 3/8-16 x 3” 2 Places 2 Places Steps: 1. Apply anti-seize to all bolt threads before installing nuts. 2. Insert starboard end of roller over pin on starboard fin plate. 3.
  • Page 28 Wind Guide Installation Wind Guide Elbow * Hydraulic hoses not shown. 2 Places Straight Pipe Screw Button Head SS, 5/16 x 1.5” 4 Places Nut SS, 5/16 4 Places Washer SS, 5/16, 4 Places Steps: 1. Apply anti-seize to all screw threads before installing nuts. 2.
  • Page 29 It is imperative that you replace the zincs on your lift regularly. Many factors affect ® the rate at which a zinc deteriorates, at a minimum SunStream recommends you check their condition every six months, and change the as needed. Effects of galvanic corro- ®...

  • Page 30: Installing And Adjusting The Cover

    Step 3 Installing and Adjusting the Cover Notch Fin Plate Slot * Hydraulic hoses not shown. Steps: 1. Position SwiftShield™ arms and roller at a manageable height above swim step (~5’). 2. Locate the keder bead (bolt rope) sewn into the tail end of the cover. 3.
  • Page 31 Center the Cover on the Roller * Alternate fin plate configuration shown on SwiftShield™ installed on a FloatLift™. Step: With a tape measure, center the SwiftShield™ cover on the roller, left to right. FORM NO. 660843 REV. B PAGE 31...
  • Page 32 Fitting the Cover - Overview Mitt Elastic cord Guide Ropes Mitt - Catches the bow of the boat.  Alternate fin plate configuration shown on SwiftShield™ installed on a FloatLift™. Rub Rail Shoulders Shoulders - Should ’pop’ over rub rail as SwiftShield™ arm reaches full aft position. Notes: Tighten guide ropes to “pop”...
  • Page 33 Fitting the Cover over Bow Steps: 1. Activate SwiftShield™ arms forward, to 12 o’clock position (straight up). 2. Pull SwiftShield™ cover all the way forward and fit the “Mitt’ over bow of boat. Attach Guide Ropes Steps: 1. Feed guide ropes through holes in bow sprit pipe.
  • Page 34 Attach Elastic Cord - Conventional Bow Steps: Conventional bow: 1. Elastic cord from bow sprit is attached to the tab centered on front edge of cover. Mitt Elastic cord Guide Ropes  Alternate fin plate configuration shown on SwiftShield™ installed on a FloatLift™. FORM NO.
  • Page 35 Attach Elastic Cord - Pickle Fork Bow (Continued) Steps: Pickle Fork Bow: 1. Elastic cords are attached to the spreader bar on each side and goes through a loop on the guide ropes. 2. Elastic cords are then attached to tabs on outer edge of cover near the bow on each side of cover.
  • Page 36 Tensioning the Roller Torque Table Roller Approximate Max Torque Width Revolutions ft-lbs 126” 138” Steps: 1. With roller in aft position. 2. Locate 3/4” nut on port end of roller assembly. 3. Refer to decal on roller for proper torque value. Two torque values exist depending on which spring is used in the roller.
  • Page 37 Adjusting Cylinder Stroke Steps: 1. With cover fully installed and boat covered. Inspect bottom edge of cover. 2. Bottom edge of cover should be horizontal, parallel with the water. 3. Adjustment is an incremental process. Start by removing the smallest puck, and con- tinue 1/4”...

  • Page 38: Removing The Cover

    You may have to remove your cover from time to time for maintenance or if you live in an area prone to high wind storms. Please note the following wind guidelines re- garding your cover. 1. Sunstream recommends not operating the SwiftShield™ in winds above 25mph . ®...
  • Page 39 Removing the Cover 6. Add two additional 1” cylinder shims to each cylinder. 7. Actuate arms to aft position (cover boat) NOTE: Steps 8-11 can be completed with arms in forward position (uncovered) if dock access allows for it. 8. Using hands, continue to turn roller in clockwise direction until ratchet and pawl click.
  • Page 40 Removing the Cover 9. Remove two nuts holding the ratcheting “shark fin” from the upper arm. 10. Using two or more people, pull roller off arms. (Caution “shark fin” may spin if spring has not released all torsion) 11. For wind storms cover can remain wrapped on roller, store roller with cover in a dry location.

  • Page 41: Custom Trimming Roller And Crossbeam

    Custom trimming your roller may be necessary to fit certain lift constraints or slip di- mensions. Trimming your roller, Crossbeam and wind guide should only be preformed by your authorized Sunstream dealer. Trimming the Roller 1. Using measuring device, determine length needing trimmed off roller.
  • Page 42 5. Place black plastic cap back in tube. Using a 5/32” (.156) drill bit, drill three pilot holes into black plastic cap. 6. Using existing screws, secure black plastic cap back onto tube. Trimming the Crossbeam 1. Cut same distance off of either end of crossbeam. 2.

  • Page 43: Quick Tips

    Quick Tips 1. Inspect location - Review dock shape and lift position before starting. Inspect for any objects including pilings, bumpers, or structure that may interfere with SwiftShield™ arms. Also inspect for overhead clearance if moorage is covered. 2. Arm clearance - Ensure the arms do not interfere with the lift motors or pilings. 3.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance Annual inspection Pins - Confirm no wear and cotter pin in place  Cover - Inspect for wear or damage  Structure  Roller spins smoothly  Arms are not bent or misaligned  Welds are not cracked or broken ...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution  Check power on RC box is on SwiftShield™ does not operate with manual switch on RC box  Check battery voltage SwiftShield™ does not operate with  Check that lift operates with manual switches on RC box key fob transmitter buttons.

  • Page 46: Accessories

    Accessories SS-WG1 Wind Guide - To prevent cover from catching on fin plates (currently standard on all SwiftShield-A Series™) SS-CC Off Season Roller Cover - To protect boat cover when stored on roller. SS-PCBW Concrete counter balance weights (pair) SS-PZ Zinc Kit for salt water applications Batteries and Chargers LA-B27...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Warranty WARRANTY: SunStream Corporation (“Company”) warrants its Products for non-commercial and/or non- ® governmental use for a period of three (3)* years, in both fresh and salt water, to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) against manufacturing defects in all Product materials and workman-...
  • Page 48 Purchaser must find the source of this current and stop it, or change zincs more frequently. Sunstream Corporation ® 22149 68...

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