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Floe VSD-3800 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
VSD-3800, VSD-5000
& VSD-5000 for pontoons
24 volt DC / 120 volt AC
Boat Lift Systems
(patented Easy-Level Leg System)
Watch our customized boat lift setup and installation video:
www.floeintl.com/manuals-information
Retain this manual for future reference
AttENtiON
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Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
carefully before attempting to install or operate lift system.
Visit our website at www.floeintl.com
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL VSD-3800, VSD-5000 & VSD-5000 for pontoons 24 volt DC / 120 volt AC Boat Lift Systems (patented Easy-Level Leg System) Watch our customized boat lift setup and installation video: www.floeintl.com/manuals-information Retain this manual for future reference AttENtiON AttENtiON...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Because your FLOE boat lift is engineered to lift and support a tremendous amount of weight, it is critical that you operate it safely. Anyone who operates this lift must read the entire owner’s manual before operating the lift to make sure they are able to operate it properly and enjoy all of its features to the fullest.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    CAUTION If you do not understand any of these instructions, please ask your dealer or call FLOE Customer Service at You can be killed or seriously injured if 218-426-3563 or toll free 800-336-6337. you don’t follow instructions.
  • Page 4 FLOE lift systems have not been tested in brack- tions. ish or salt water conditions. Lift failures due to installations in brackish or salt water locations will Never operate a boat lift that is not level.

  • Page 5: Certificate Of Boat Lift Pre-Delivery

    ______ I understand that if my lift is equipped with a canopy it must be properly secured or it could blow over and cause damage not covered under warranty. ______ I understand that I must discontinue using the lift immediately and contact my FLOE dealer if any unusual sounds or functionality are present.

  • Page 6: Boat Lift Capacities

    LiFt CAPACitiES 3. Determine that the boats center of gravity (CG) is centered between the two main lift beams The boat should be parked so that the boat’s CG It’s recommended that the total loaded weight of or balance point is centered between the two the water craft doesn’t exceed 75-85% of the to- main lift beams (Illustration B).
  • Page 7 One way to determine whether the lift’s capac- weight. It is common for published dry weights ity is adequate is to log onto FLOE’s website, to be considerably lower than actual loaded www.floeintl.com, and click on the Boat Lift weights.

  • Page 8: Boat Lift Dimensional Specifications

    Specifications may change without notice. MODEL/ DrIvE TrAIn BUnKS InSIDE OUTSIDE FrAME CAPACITY TrAvEL wIDTh wIDTh LEngTh VSD-3800-lb. Screw-Drive Full Length Bunks 52” 116.5” 122.5” 109.5” & VSD-5000-lb Cradle Pad Pivot Bunks Pontoon Full Length Bunk or Cradle Pad Systems MODEL/...

  • Page 9: Drive Train & Ball Screw

    DRiVE tRAiN & BALL SCREW This boat lift is equipped with FLOE’s exclusive Vertical Screw Drive (VSD) drive train technolo- gy. The VSD system replaces the common winch style drive-train common to most boat lifts. It uses a DC or AC powered, high-torque electric motor along with a ball-screw and ball-nut mechanism.

  • Page 10: Power System

    ChECk thE FOLLOWiNg tO ENSURE SELECtiNg thE BAttERiES PROPER OPERAtiON OF thE FOR 24-VOLt DC MODELS ELECtRiC MOtOR DRiVE Batteries are not included with the lift system. The recommended bat- Electrical System: 1. Power wires to the batteries & motor are prop- teries (Fig.
  • Page 11 Option #3. To maintain battery charge with the mote to ensure it does not drain the batteries. optional FLOE 24-Volt solar panels, mount pan- els per instructions included with panels and wire When charging batteries, it is important to it to the batteries.

  • Page 12: Limit Switch

    Doing so can cause battery posts immediately, if you are able severe unwarranted damage to the lift to do so without the risk of injury. Contact serious personal injury death. your local dealer or FLOE International, Inc.

  • Page 13: Wired Remote

    ements. Installation un- Fig. 16 der a canopy system is Wired recommended. If the re- Remote mote is not covered by a canopy, unplug and store indoors when not in use. Turn the wired remote to the off posi- tion while storing the lift to ensure power is not Fig.

  • Page 14: Wireless Remote

    AND LEVELiNg LiFt optional EASy LEVEL™ LEVELiNg LEgS wireless remote (PAtENtED) control (Fig. 18) FLOE vertical lifts come standard with FLOE’s will allow op- exclusive Easy-Level Leveling Leg. With the eration of the Easy-Level legs you can effortlessly raise, lev- lift from a dis- el, or lower the lift without getting in the water.
  • Page 15 (Fig. 26) to FLOE tOOL kit adjust. Each of the four legs ad- FLOE has provided a kit with four tools for use justs indepen- with your VSD boat lift. dently so the lift 1. Flush Style Grease Gun Tip (Fig. 27)

  • Page 16: Boat Lift Installation & Removal Options

    The weight and removed on a seasonal basis. FLOE has of the boat and lift must be supported by the several accessory options designed to make this sand pads only.

  • Page 17: Float & Roll

    BUNk SELECtiON & SEt-UP The Float & Roll takes the concept behind the FLOE offers four different lift bunk styles to ac- boat lift wheel kit system a step farther. This sys- commodate a wide variety of boat and pontoon tem uses floats and wheels to provide easy in- hulls.

  • Page 18: Cradle Pad System

    Fig. 37 - ideal bunk placement - Note Fig. 38 - Bunk height recommended for Fig. 39 - Less desirable bunk place- inboards - The bunks are spread wide ment - Ideally in the above example, that the bunks are spread out to the wid- est position on the boat hull.

  • Page 19: Pontoon Guide-In/Bunk System

    PONtOON FULL LENgth BUNk/ gUiDE-iN SyStEM FOR tWiN & tRi-tOONS Specially designed for pontoon boats, FLOE’s pontoon guide-in/bunk system provides excellent guidance for a craft entering the lift. Constructed of aluminum and composite, this kit (when cor- Guide Edge...

  • Page 20: Carpeted Guide-In System

    SyStEM SELECtiON CARPEtED gUiDE-iNS With BUMPERS Two guide-in styles are available for the VSD 5000 and VSD-3800 lift. The first of these is the Preci- sion Park carpeted guide-in system with bumpers (Fig. 46). Vertical entry bumpers mounted to each side allow the boat’s rub rail to make initial contact.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Guides

    SELECtiNg yOUR VERtiCAL PVC gUiDE-iNS Technically, two pairs of single guides would help safely guide the boat into the lift. However, FLOE recommends at least one pair of double guides WARNiNg for the lift’s entry because this style has two ver- tical guides mounted ahead of the lift structure.

  • Page 22: Boat Placement/Motor Stop

    The best way to If this front overhang determine this location for your particular craft, is more than 11-ft., or is to log onto FLOE’s website, www.floeintl.com, A motor stop can help achieve if the canopy is 26- correct location every time and and click on the Boat Lift Selector Program.
  • Page 23 If you do not know where your boat’s balance point is, consult your dealer. When determining balance point, the Boat Lift Center rail Canopy main rail Selector program on FLOE’s website, www. adjustment knob. adjustment bolt. floeintl.com, is a good starting point. Entire frame adjusts horizontally See Fig.

  • Page 24: Canopy Fabric Installation

    They can fabric is snug. Do not over extend as too much also be purchased from a FLOE boat lift dealer. pressure on the fabric can tear the seams or bend end hoops.

  • Page 25: Canopy Fabric Removal

    CANOPy FOLDiNg iNStRUCtiONS pass through the fabric. It is recommend that the canopy be kept taut using FLOE’s horizontal fabric 1. Lay can- tensioner and Quick-Clip with elastic tension belt system. A taut canopy fabric promotes water run- clean, flat off and will minimize water penetration.

  • Page 26: Optional Canopy Lighting Package

    • If the lift receives wind damage or is moved or blown over by the wind, a full inspection (preferably by a trained FLOE dealer or other knowledgeable professional) must be completed before the lift is used. • Grease lift as outlined in this manual. See Fig. 71 on the following page.
  • Page 27 SiDE CRADLE LiFt BEAM PULLEyS Circles indicate pulley locations Fig 70 The side cradle lift beam pulley, which is a little more difficult to access can be seen in Fig. 69. It can still be checked from the open end of the Side Cradle beam by using a long pry bar or flat screwdriver Lift Beam...
  • Page 28 gREASiNg thE BALL-SCREW It is important to grease the ball-screw mechanism annually to prevent significant corrosion. The ball- screw must be greased immediately prior to winter storage. To grease the ball-screw, lower the lift bed completely. With the bed lowered, the grease fitting should be visible.It may be necessary to raise the lift slightly to align the grease fitting in the hole.

  • Page 29: Vsd Kit Troubleshooting

    Contact causing potential serious injury or death. your local dealer or FLOE International, Inc. WARNiNg WARNiNg Before removing the power unit, the cradle...
  • Page 30 Also, you probably would have heard the ball nut hitting the metal stop at the end of the screw. If either limit switch does not stop the lift correctly, contact your FLOE dealer and do not use the lift until the problem is corrected.
  • Page 42 AdditionAl WArrAnty informAtion including Exclusions And oWnEr’s rights FLOE International, Inc. (manufacturer) will not be responsible for any costs incurred for, or as the result of, unauthorized repairs or improper assembly. Unau- thorized repairs may void the warranty on the repaired part(s). This warranty does not cover damage, malfunction or faulty operation resulting from overload, misuse, wind, storms, ice, salt/brackish water applications, negligence, being hit by watercraft of any kind and any other ‘Act of God’.
  • Page 43 And LAbor WArrAntY FLOE International, Inc. will repair or replace, at their option, any portion of the lift system which fails as a result of a defect in material or workmanship during the first two years after the date of purchase. FLOE INTERNATIONAL, INC. reserves the right to inspect and perform repairs at its main facility (F.O.B.) McGregor, Minnesota.
  • Page 45 Mcgregor, MN 55760-9514 WARRANty REgiStRAtiON CARD NOtE: This card must be completed by the FLOE Retail Dealer or the customer and returned to FLOE INTERNATIONAL, INC. within *15 days of purchase, to validate warranty. Please affix proper postage before mailing. Please complete all information requested.
  • Page 46 Thank you for purchasing a quality FLOE boat lift. Understanding the information in this manual should help you to keep your boat lift in optimal working condition for many years of worry-free enjoyment. Please take the time to record this important...
  • Page 47 ATVs, and is great for yard work, engineered with custom extruded aluminum components and hunting, camping, cabin travel, construction, stainless steel leveling cables. FLOE lifts are designed for rental, shopping and almost any other use easy installation and removal.
  • Page 48 Want the best? Go with the FLOE! FLOE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 48473 STATE HIGHWAY 65 • McGREGOR, MN 55760 218-426-3563 • 800-336-6337 www.floeintl.com All material copyright © 2015 FLOE International, Inc. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/3/15 P/N 500-90108-01...

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