WITHOUT STUDYING BOTH THIS MANUAL AND THE VERTICAL LIFT MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO THIS CAN LEAD TO MISUSE OF THE DRIVE AND/OR LIFT WITH RESULTING DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. CONTACT YOUR RGC MARINE DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. 1.2.
Do not continue lowering the platform after the boat floats freely. Excessive slack in winch cable may cause binding. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. TECHNICAL DATA VLDD ASSY # MOTOR GEAR REDUCER 3721050* 3/4 HP 24VDC 15:1 3721070* 1 HP 24VDC 15:1 3721090*...
INSTALLATION AND SETUP 3.1. PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS Ensure that the vertical lift has been properly installed as described in your lift manual. Check that the winch is reeved properly. Do not install the direct drive until the winch is reeved as described in your lift manual. Do not install or use the drive if it shows any signs of damage.
3.2. WINCH INPUT COUPLER INSTALLATION Screw the acme coupler (8) clockwise onto the winch input shaft. The coupler must pinch the brass washer and brake sprocket tightly against the friction disk. Verify that the brake pawl is engaged on the brake sprocket. Install 1/2”...
3.4. COUPLER ALIGNMENT AND GAP ADJUSTMENT The centerline of the direct drive coupler must align with the centerline of the winch input shaft coupler. Align if necessary, by loosening the gearbox mounting bolts and positioning the gearbox as required. Re-tighten bolts. CAUTION: FAILURE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THESE CENTER LINES CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
3.5. VL DIRECT DRIVE HD GUARD / SWITCH INSTALLATION Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, fasten the long winch mounting bracket (15) to the backside of guard (14) with 1/4 -20 x 1/2 machine screws (K). Fasten short mounting bracket (13) to the gearbox mounting plate with 1/4 -20 x 1” machine screws. Remove screws from backside of winch guard and install VL Direct Drive Guard over drive assembly.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS Do not use the RC panel if it shows any signs of damage. Proper function of the RC system is dependent upon several factors that are not controllable by the manufacturer. RGC is not responsible for the following: •...
3.7. CONNECTING THE BATTERIES Connect the battery cable to the two batteries by connecting the black & red wire to the positive terminal of battery #1, and the black wire to the negative terminal of battery #2. Connect jumper cable (12) to the negative terminal of battery #1 and to the positive terminal of battery #2.
OPERATION 4.1. TESTING WINCH OPERATION After the lift installation is complete, it is important that the winch functions properly. Test the winch operation as follows: Turn and hold the switch in the UP position to raise the empty platform about one-fourth the way up. Then release the switch. If the winch is functioning properly, the brake mechanism will hold the platform at any position.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting the power drive. While not all inclusive, the chart outlines the most common causes of a problem and the recommended course of action. The troubleshooting guide for the associated vertical lift is in the vertical lift instruction manual. SYMPTOM CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Power drive does not start when switch is turned to...
PART DESCRIPTION REF # PART # WINCH MTG ANGLE R18 3707022 VLDD GUARD 3707020 VLDD GUARD PLATE MTG ANGLE 3707023 DECAL "RGC MARINE LOGO" 5" 6206978 SCREW PH MS 8-32X1/2 PHIL SS 5896240 SCREW PH MS 1/4-20X1/2 PHIL SS 5806241...
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REF # PART # R18HD WINCH MTG ANGLE 3710555 3710940 VLDD R18HD GUARD ASSY 3710945 VLDD GUARD PLATE MTG ANGLE 6206978 DECAL "RGC MARINE LOGO" 5" 5806241 SCREW PH MS 1/4-20X1/2 PHIL SS 5896240 SCREW PH MS 8-32X1/2 PHIL SS...
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