CONTENTS Introduction ........... 2 Specifications ..........3 Safety Information ........4 Liability Disclaimer ........5 Component Overview ........ 6 Assembly Instructions ........ 8 Installation ............26 Remote control and Controller....28 Maintenance ..........29 Warranty ............31 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on acquiring your new Paradise boatlift system! We are proud to introduce our line of Paradise hydraulic boatlifts.
SAFETY INFORMATION Always read and obey all safety messages and instructions when assembling, installing or operating the boat lifting system. Boatlifts are heavy equipment that pose major hazards. Your safety is of utmost importance so if there is any misunderstanding with information contained in this manual, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER CAUTION! • During the first few operations of the lift, the weight of the watercraft may cause the lift Installation and assembly instructions provided to settle. Stay well away from the lift during are intended for authorized Paradise Dock actuation until it is seen that the installation &...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Required: • Laquer torque seal or paint marker • 9/16” wrench, socket and • Anti seize ratchet • Marine grease • 3/4” wrench, socket and ratchet • Rubber mallet • 5/16” Allen key • Tape measure • Needle nose pliers •...
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4FT LIFT RANGE: Using the 3/4” wrenches: 1-B) Bolt on the range extenders (Item 3) with 1-A) Bolt on the inner cross tubes: the bolts on the inside of the H-frame: 1-C) Complete one side of an H-Frame: 1-D) Repeat steps A-B for the other side: (Front H-Frame shown) (Rear H-Frame shown) WARNING!
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5FT AND 6FT LIFT RANGE: Using the 3/4” wrenches: 1-B) Bolt on the range extenders (Item 3): 1-A) Bolt on the inner cross tubes: 1-C) Complete one side of an H-Frame: 1-D) Repeat steps A-B for the other side: (Front H-Frame shown) (Rear H-Frame shown) WARNING! If bunk spacers are...
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Step 2: Step 2: Assemble the Legs (Item 12) and Foot Pads (Item 11) Hardware required: • 4x 3/8”-16 - 3 3/4” Long Hex • 4x 3/8”-16 - Kep Nuts • 4x 3/8” - Flat Washers Bolts 2-A) Assemble the 4 legs and 4 foot pads: 2-B) Bolt the legs to the foot pads using the 9/16”...
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Step 3: Step 3: Assemble the End Beams (Item 10) and Legs (Item 12) Hardware required: • 8x 3/8”-16 - 4 1/2” Long Hex • 8x 3/8”-16 - Kep Nuts • 8x 3/8” - Flat Washers Bolts 3-A) Assemble the 2 end beams on the 4 legs: 3-B) Bolt the end beams and legs together (3/8-16 bolts and 9/16”...
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3-C) Torque the 3/8-16 bolted connection to 23 ft-lb. Step 4: Step 4: Assemble the Main Beams (Item 9) on the End Beams Hardware required: • 8x 3/8”-16 - 4 1/2” Long Hex • 8x 3/8”-16 - Kep Nuts • 8x 3/8”...
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4-B) Install the main beams onto the end beams: 4-C) Use the 9/16” wrenches and hardware to loosely bolt and clamp the main beams to the end beams: Issued: 2022-11-01 Page 14 of 33 Rev. 2...
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Step 5: Step 5: Attach H-Frames (Item 1 & 2) to Main Beams (Item 9) Hardware required: • 4x Ø1” - 4 3/4” Long Pin w/ • 4x Cotter Pins • 4x 1” - Flat Washers Head Front H-Frame Rear H-Frame 5-A) Apply marine grease to pin assemblies.
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5-D) Slide in the Ø1” - 4 3/4” long pin through to H-frames and beam. The head of the pin should face the outside of the lift. A rubber mallet may be used to tap the pin through. Step 6: Step 6: Install Cylinders (Item 4) Hardware required:...
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6-A) Use the pin assemblies to attach the hydraulic cylinders (item 4) to the rear H-Frame (item 2). Use the plastic washers to space the cylinders from inside face of the aluminum lugs: S-B-PINASSY-4_125 WARNING! Make sure the pin tab faces out on the H-frame R-PFSS-PIN3x1-F 6-B) Apply marine grease to the pins.
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Step 7: Step 7: Install Bunks and Rubber (Items 5 and 6) Hardware required: • 4x Ø1” - 5 3/4” Long Pin w/ • 4x 1” - Flat Washers • 4x Cotter Pins Head • 8x 1 1/2” ID - Aluminum bunk spacers Note: Bunk spacers may come already installed...
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7-B) Place bunks (item 5) on H-Frame assemblies. It may be easier to install bunks while the H-frames are in the down position: Issued: 2022-11-01 Page 19 of 33 Rev. 2...
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7-C) Apply marine grease to the bunk pins. Install bunk pins to secure bunks to H-Frame. Use cotter pins and flat washer to secure bunk pins. Bend the end of the cotter pin with the needle nose pliers to secure the pins. Issued: 2022-11-01 Page 20 of 33 Rev.
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Step 8: Step 8: Install Guide-Ons (Item 7) (Optional) Hardware required: • 8x 3/8”-16 - 6” Long Hex Bolts • 12x 3/8”-16 - Kep Nuts • 12x 3/8” - Flat Washers • 4x 3/8”-16 - 4 1/4” Long Hex Bolts 8-A) Assemble guide-on bracket and arm and lift into position: WARNING! Note the correct locations indicated above by the check marks, incorrect...
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8-B) Bolt guide-ons to bunk using 3/8-16 x 6” long bolts. Tighten the bolts with 9/16” wrench and torque to 23 ft-lbs. 8-B) Bolt the adjustable arm into place using the 3/8-16 x 4 1/4” long bolts. Tighten the bolts with 9/16”...
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Step 9: Step 9: Route Hoses to Cylinders 9-A) Mount plastic hose clips to the inside of main beams using #8 self-tapping screws as shown in the image below. A third clip is included to facilitate hose routing and can be mounted to the dock or anywhere required.
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9-B) Ensure that a minimum of 20” length of hose is between the top of the clip to the bottom fitting of the cylinder as indicated by the two arrows. This length is the minimum required for the hoses to not bind when the lift actuates. Issued: 2022-11-01 Page 24 of 33 Rev.
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Step 10: Step 10: Connect Power Pack (Item 16) 10-A) Connect quick-connect hydraulic fittings to power pack. Use a 3/4” wrench to hold the fitting and 1-1/4” wrench to tighten the quick connect. Note: If quick-connects are difficult to connect , relieve some pressure by pressing the male end on a hard surface.
Verify Assembly CAUTION! Check that all bolts have been tightened and cotter pins bent. Be careful when working around hydraulics and battery, wear eye protection. WARNING! Check that the hydraulic hose is routed under the main beam and that there are no pinch points.
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To launch your lift, roll your lift if wheel kits are included or float your lift to the installation location. To float install your lift, 250 lb floatation bags should be attached to the front and rear H-Frames of the lift. A certified diver may be required for this type of installation depending on depth. Prior to launch, the legs should be bolted at their lowest height, the power pack should be disconnected, and the lift lowered.
REMOTE CONTROL AND CONTROLLER Your Paradise Hydraulic Boatlift comes with a remote controller which is shown to the right. The operation of the remote controller is described below: Start Button: Starts the lift session, this must be pressed prior to actuating the lift, after the stop button is pressed or after 5 mins has elapsed since the controller was used.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! Paradise Dock & Lift recommends your lift be inspected annually by a qualified dealer or installer. Battery Maintenance Battery issues are the most common reliability issues encountered with hydraulic boatlifts. The following tips pertain to battery maintenance: • If a replacement battery is needed, a 12V group 31 marine battery is recommended.
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Issue Diagnosis Issue Diagnosis Issue Potential Solution • Check tightness of battery terminals, • Battery terminals hot. ensure no corrosion or debris is built up on terminals. • Ensure battery fluid level is topped up, plug • Battery not staying charged. in trickle charge or solar charger, ensure solar panel is getting sunlight.
WARRANTY PARADISE DOCK & LIFT INC. 15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Paradise Dock & Lift Inc. (“Paradise”) warrants to the original purchaser that its parts for residential use are free from defects in materials and workmanship as stated in this Limited Warranty during the Warranty Period as identified herein.
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Dock Accessories, Boat Lift Accessories, Wheel Kits & Tires – 3 Year Warranty Period Defects in the material and workmanship of certain accessories of Paradise dock and boat lift systems are covered under a three (3) year pro-rated warranty. Items covered include wheel kits, plastic wheels/tires, benches (except cedar boards), bumpers, dock stairs, ladders, dock furniture/tables, kayak/canoe rack/ flagpole, shore-end ramps (except cedar boards), support poles, poly decking, hammocks, guide-ons, bow-stops, canopies, walkways and powerpack brackets.
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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some provinces or jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above duration may not apply to you.
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