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  • Page 1 Hard Top Lifter Jeep Gladiator INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information / About Hard Top Lifter ..................Product Identifier .

  • Page 3: Safety Information / About Hard Top Lifter

    Safety Information WARNING Failure to follow these safety and installation instructions may result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death. Read and follow all safety, installation, and operation instructions. 2. Do not lift with Hard Top Lifter while hands or other body parts are near the system. 3.

  • Page 4: Product Identifier

    Product Identifier Wide, width adjusters (C) Long, narrow width Wide, length adjusters (A) adjusters (E) Narrow, length adjusters (B) Pulley frames (I) Short, quick-release pins (G) Long, quick-release Short, narrow pins (F) width adjusters (D) Foam protectors (H) Not Shown: Track Cover, Half Size (J) Cargo net (K)

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box Long quick-release Wide length adjusters (A) x2 pins (F) x4 Short quick-release pins (G) x8 Narrow length adjusters (B) x2 Foam protectors (H) x6 Wide width adjusters (C) x2 Pulley frame (I) x2 Short, narrow width adjusters (D) x2 Track Cover, half-size (J) x1 Long, narrow width adjusters (E) x2...

  • Page 6: Hard Top Lifter Installation - Overview & Required Tools

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Overview and Required Tools NOTE The frame should be assembled on the floor, raised to the ceiling, and then lowered onto the roof of the vehicle. Required Tools (not included) • Drill • Stud Finder •...

  • Page 7: Step 1: Install Smart Track

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track Step 1: Install Smart Track • Lag bolts used to secure Smart Track must be centered in ceiling joists. • If you are not confident locating and anchoring items to ceiling joists do not attempt this installation.
  • Page 8 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track Step 1: Install Smart Track 1. Decide where to place your Hard Top Lifter Lifter by parking your vehicle in the desired location and assuring there is enough space around the vehicle to open the doors, access the hardtop.
  • Page 9 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track Step 1: Install Smart Track (cont.) 6. Place the Smart Track over the center mark you made for the ceiling joist and use a pencil to mark where the lag bolts will be installed so you can drill the pilot holes. Be sure the markings are along the center of the ceiling joist.
  • Page 10 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Smart Track Step 1: Install Smart Track (cont.) 10. Repeat steps 4-6 to find the center of the joist where you will secure the other end of the Smart Track. 11. Tighten both lag bolts so the Smart Track is flush and secure against the ceiling.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Install Mylifter Hoists

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists 1. Before installing the MyLifters onto Smart Track pair to each MyLifter. This is important to ensure you can troubleshoot any potential pairing issues before installing them. 2.
  • Page 12 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists (cont.) 8. Now Group the two MyLifters you’ll be using. This ensures the MyLifters 8. Now Group the two MyLifters you’ll be using. This ensures the MyLifters function together.
  • Page 13 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install MyLifter Hoists Step 2: Install MyLifter Hoists (cont.) Ensure the DC Power Input is facing the same direction on all 4 MyLifters. 13. Now that you’ve successfully paired to each MyLifter and created a group, the MyLifters can be installed on the Smart Track.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Install Power Adapters And Cable Management Clips

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips 1. For each MyLifter you’ve installed on the Smart Track, determine where the Power Adapter should be installed. The preferred location, if possible, is adjacent to the MyLifter.
  • Page 15 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips (cont.) 5. To secure and organize the cables, determine where to place the cable management clips. 6. Peel the adhesive backing off a cable management clip and place it on the ceiling.
  • Page 16 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips Step 3: Install Power Adapters and Cable Management Clips (cont.) 10. Once all Power Adapters have been installed, connect them to the closest outlet (this may be a wall outlet or the power pass through on another Power Adapter).

  • Page 17: Step 4: Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame Step 4: Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame Assemble Length Adjusters 1. Find the four length adjusters. There are two wide length adjusters (A) and two narrow length adjusters (B). 2. Lay the two narrow length adjusters inside the two wide length adjusters with the square holes at opposite ends.
  • Page 18 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hardtop Lifter Frame Assemble Width Adjusters 1. Find the two wide width adjusters (C) and slide them through the square holes in the length adjusters as shown with the u-shape facing upward. (Fig 4.3) 2.
  • Page 19 Hard Top Lifter Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame Assemble Width Adjusters (cont.) 6. Adjust each of the long narrow width adjusters so the last hole (the hole closest to end with the hook) on the long narrow width adjusters align with the hole on the end of the wide width adjuster.
  • Page 20 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Assemble Hard Top Lifter Frame Add Pulley Frames and Attach Hard Top Frame to MyLifters (cont.) 1. Place the frame under the MyLifters and, using the app, extend the MyLifter cables so they’re long enough to reach the floor and back up to the Smart Track.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Attach Hard Top Lifter

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Attach Hard Top Lifter & Remove Hardtop Step 5: Attach Hard Top Lifter 1. Remove roof panels from front of hardtop and place them in storage bag (not included). 2. Unbolt the hardtop from the vehicle and unhook any electrical cables.
  • Page 22 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Attach Hard Top Lifter & Remove Hardtop Step 5: Attach Hard Top Lifter (cont.) Front 1. Feed the non-adjustable ends (front) of the cargo net (K) between the hardtop and the roof support/roll bars. (Fig 5.3a, b) 2.
  • Page 23 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Attach Frame to Hardtop & Install Cargo Net Step 6: Attach Hard Top Lifter (cont.) 6. Make sure the straps are snug, but don’t over tighten them.(Fig 5.6) 7. Ensure the metal adjuster brackets on the adjustable ends of the straps ARE NOT resting against the hardtop or any other surface where they could cause damage.

  • Page 24: Step 7: Remove Hardtop

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | Remove Hardtop CAUTION Be sure to remove all bolts and unhook all electrical and fluid lines according to your vehicle owner’s manual. Step 7: Remove Hardtop Before removing the hardtop make one last check to ensure all the bolts holding the hardtop in place have been removed as well as all eletrical and fluid lines have been unhooked.
  • Page 25 Hard Top Lifter Installation | Remove Hardtop Step 7: Remove Hardtop (cont.) 4. Lower the hardtop to chest height and place the roof panels into the cargo net. We recommend putting the panels in their storage bag (not included) to protect them during storage.

  • Page 26: Faqs

    Hard Top Lifter Installation | FAQs How much weight can my Hard Top Kit lift? This product uses two lifters and each lifter has a 100lb lifting capacity. The hardtop frame weighs about 25 lbs resulting in a net weight lifting capacity of 175 lbs. DO NOT use more than two lifters to lift more than the designed weight limit. How much weight can the cargo net hold? The cargo net supports BOTH the hardtop and any cargo placed in the cargo net (e.g.

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