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OWNER'S MANUAL
VSD6000, VSD7500 & VSD10000
24 Volt DC / 120 Volt AC
Boat Lift Systems
(patented Easy-Level leg system)
Retain this manual for future reference.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
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
03/27/14
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL VSD6000, VSD7500 & VSD10000 24 Volt DC / 120 Volt AC Boat Lift Systems (patented Easy-Level leg system) Retain this manual for future reference. ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate lift system.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
I have developed them accordingly. The fact that you purchased a FLOE boat lift tells me that you research a product thoroughly. You will find a FLOE boat lift has many innovative features that will ensure years of dependable service, satisfaction, and enjoyment. -
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 Additional water weight may cause the maximum FLOE lift systems have not been tested in lift capacity to be exceeded, resulting in potential brackish or salt water conditions. Lift failures due lift damage or bodily injury.
- Page 5 ______ 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.
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Page 6: Boat Lift Capacities
LIFT CAPACITIES 3. The boat should be parked so that the boat’s CG or balance point is centered between the two main lift beams. It’s recommended that the total loaded weight of the water craft doesn’t exceed 75 to 85% of the total lift capacity. See Illustration B. -
Page 7: Is Your Lift's Capacity Adequate For Your Boat
Lift and/or boat damage due to overloading is not covered by onto FLOE’s website, www.floeintl.com, and click your warranty. on the Boat Lift Selector program. This program will calculate optimal boat positioning and guide you to the best lift selection for your boat. -
Page 8: Boat Lift Dimensional Specifications
LIFT DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL/ DRIVE BUNKS INSIDE OUTSIDE FRAME CAPACITY TRAIN TRAVEL WIDTH WIDTH LENGTH VSD-6000 Screw-Drive Cradle Pads 60” 132” 140” 126.5” VSD-7500 Screw-Drive Cradle Pads 60” 119” 128" 126.5” VSD 10000 Screw-Drive Cradle Pads 52” 132” 140” 162.5” MODEL/ LEVELING TRAVEL... -
Page 9: Drive Train & Ball Screw
This efficient drive train has enabled FLOE to design a lift other reset is for the drive motor. for mid-sized boats that is easily powered by a 24-Volt... -
Page 10: Batteries & Charging Options
CHECK THE FOLLOWING TO ENSURE PROPER CONNECTING THE BATTERIES OPERATION OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE... The DC lift comes standard with two battery trays and Electrical System: plastic battery boxes as well as the wiring kit to connect 1. Power wires to the batteries & motor are properly them to the lift’s control panel. - Page 11 LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTION AND Charging Option #3 - To maintain battery charge with the IMPORTANT INFORMATION optional FLOE 24-Volt solar panels, mount panels per The VSD system is equipped with automatic upper and included instructions and wire it to the batteries as shown lower magnetic safety limit switches.
- Page 12 Contact your local dealer or FLOE International, Inc. RAISING AND LOWERING THE When the main cradle lift beams are in their lowered...
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Page 13: Wired Remote & Optional Wireless Remote
If the lift is equipped with a canopy system, the cord on WARNING the remote should be attached with Velcro one-wrap to the canopy upright tube and the canopy hoop. • Submerging of the electronic components including the electric motor in water may cause lift failure that is not Then run the cord forward from the frame’s midpoint, or covered by warranty. -
Page 14: Lowering Lift Manually
(patented) hitting the bunks or lifting beams and causing undue FLOE vertical lifts come standard with FLOE’s exclusive pressure on the lift frame. Read the warning below, and Easy-Level Leveling Leg. With the Easy-Level legs refer back to Fig. - Page 15 FLOE TOOL KIT WARNING FLOE has provided a kit with four tools for use with your Never operate a boat lift that is not level. Under normal VSD boat lift. conditions a boat lift operates under extreme force. When the lift is not level, these forces are greatly 1.
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Page 16: Boat Lift Installation & Removal Options
FLOE has several accessory options designed to make this easier. With the exception of the boat CABLE & PULLEY SYSTEM... -
Page 17: Float & Roll
Float & Roll. Contact your dealer for additional information on the Float & Roll, or any of the lift accessories. To see a Float & Roll in use, view FLOE’s free marine VHS or DVD video, “A Look Into FLOE Dock & Lift Systems.”... -
Page 18: Full Length Bunk Set Up
BUNK SELECTION DANGER & SET UP Never attempt to adjust the FLOE offers two different lift bunk styles bunk system (or any boat lift to accommodate a wide variety of boat component) with the weight of hulls. Regardless of the style you select, the boat on it. -
Page 19: Vertical Guide-In Selection & Adjustment
PRO PARK VERTICAL GUIDES The FLOE vertical guide-in system is designed to guide the boat by its rub rail so it never touches or mars the hull. It has an infinite adjustment range limited only by the width of the lift, to allow for a perfect fit. -
Page 20: Boat Placement/Motor Stop
Boat Lift Selector program main cradle lift beam. and click on the Boat Lift Selector on FLOE’s website, www.floeintl.com, is a Program. Because the majority of a good starting point. standard boat’s weight is generally in... -
Page 21: Canopy Fabric Installation
WARNING Entire frame adjusts horizontally See Fig. 49 If the canopy frame extends more than 11 ft. from the end of the lift, a canopy frame support is needed. This will add rigidity to the frame for up to an End- additional 2’... -
Page 22: Canopy Wind Precaution
They can also be purchased from a FLOE boat lift dealer. has been woven through the clip properly (see Fig. 52) and that a “tail”... -
Page 23: Canopy Fabric Folding Instructions
CANOPY FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS SOLUTION DYED POLYESTER (SDP) SDP is a woven fabric and will not support the growth of 1. Lay canopy on a clean, flat surface with the top mildew. Mold and mildew needs “food” to grow on and facing up. -
Page 24: Optional Canopy Lighting Package
• If the lift receives wind damage or is moved or blown over by Loose fasteners can cause instability in the lift frame the wind, a full inspection (preferably by a trained FLOE resulting in premature wear to the lift structure and dealer or other knowledgeable professional) must be create a structurally unsafe boat lift. - Page 25 Location of bolt (pin) Circles indicate pulley for side cradle lift locations Side Cradle beam pulley Lift Beam Drive Train Fig. 64 Side Cradle Lift Beam Pulleys While Fig. 65 shows the location of all eight pulleys, this figure (64) specifically identifies the location of the side Side Cradle Lift Beam Main Cradle Lift Beam cradle lift beam pulley, which is a little more difficult to...
- Page 26 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 27 Contact your local dealer or FLOE International, Inc. DANGER WARNING Before removing the power unit, the cradle lift beams...
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Page 28: Vsd Pre-Installation Check List
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. 3. Listen for unusual noises during lift operation. - Page 40 NEW WARRANTY GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 TWO-YEAR PARTS 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 EXTENDED PARTS WARRANTY beyond two years is for parts only ALUMINUM STRUCTURE —...
- Page 41 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY limit switches, wireless systems and solar panels. Year After Purchase Consumer Portion of Current Retail Price COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR WARRANTY CLAIM detailed description of the problem. Our obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement at our discretion and Boat Lift warranty page 2 of 2...
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Page 44: Warranty
If you do not have access to the internet you can still register your FLOE products by fi lling out the form on the reverse side of this sheet. Once the registration form is completely fi lled out fold in up and put it inside an envelope addressed to the address listed below. Be sure to affi x proper postage to avoid registration delays.