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Installation Guide for Airborne Wakeboarding Tower:
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Your Aerial Airborne Wakeboarding Tower is designed for years of enjoyment. Please read through these instructions before beginning installation. |
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IMPORTANT TOWER INFORMATION
• The Aerial Airborne tower fits 76-108 wide this measurement is taken from the mounting points, so the side to side must be greater than 76 inches in the front and back.
• Do not fold the tower with out having the top section bolted
• Do not fold the tower by your self
• Do not assemble tower on the ground and then try to put in on the boat
• Do not tow tubers ( only tow wake boarders or water skiers)
• Do not use impact drivers on any hardware
• Torque set screws to 35ft-lbs
• Torque shoulder bolts 50 ft-lbs
• Torque tower foot allthread to 65 ft-lbs
• If your fiber glass is less than ¼ you will need to purchase a backing plate kit
• Please leave foam wrap on until finished installing the tower
• If you have any question during the install please contact Aerial Wakeboarding (www.aerialwakeboarding.com)
CLEANING
• Mothers Mag & Allumin polish will restore to original finish
• Wash with soap and water
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IMPORTANT WARNING
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• BE CAREFUL when assembling this product! We CANNOT be liable for any burring or scratching that may occur when sliding sections in and out of each other.
• NEVER modify this product in any way
• NEVER climb, ride or stand on this product
• NEVER pull watersport tubes or
inflatables
• ALWAYS use caution with approaching
bridges and overpasses
• ALWAYS inspect this product for loose bolts and damage before each use
• CONSULT user manual for proper installation, maintenance and usage
• AERIAL WAKEBOARDING is not liable for personal injury or property damage from the use of this product
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TOOLS NEEDED:
Blue 3M tape
Drill (capable of accepting bits up to 1/2 inch)
File
3/8 inch drill bit for top section
5/8 inch drill bit for tower feet
Ratchet set
A Permanent Marker
A friend to help |
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Start by unpacking all items. It is best to do so on a moving blanket or a soft surface. Organize all parts by type. |
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STEP 1: Side Rails.
The feet will need to go together first followed by attaching them to the side rails. |
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Next, tape off all the areas that may potentially come into contact with the side rails. |
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Once the feet are connected to the side rails, hold the side rail up to your boat and once the rail is aligned with your windshield use a small piece of tape to mark the position. |
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Once the desired position is achieved, place one of the backing plates over the piece of tape and trace around it with a permanent marker. |
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STEP 2: Transferring marks from the other side.
This step is very important! After taping the second side of the boat in approximately the same areas as the first side you will need to measure the distance that you marked on the first side of the boat |
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It is best to take measurements from the back of the boat and mark with blue tape. Be sure to measure from the same point on both sides. |
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STEP 3: Drilling
Once you have marked your 4 holes, check the underside for wires. |
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If necessary, you should move the wires out of
the way while you drill. We recommend drilling a small pilot hole which will keep the 5/8” drill bit from walking (moving). A small rat tail file can be used to ease the edge and keep the gel coat from chipping. Be careful of wires! |
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STEP 4: Attaching the side rails.
Insert the four all thread screws into the side rail feet. |
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The rubber washers will go between the outside of your boat and the tower feet. |
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On the inside of your boat will be the backing plate, a lock washer and a nut. If your fiberglass is less than 1/4” thick, we recommend reinforcing the areas where your tower will attach with plywood. Remove just enough blue tape for your tower feet to snugged up to your boat. |
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Measuring from your windshield, check the distance to the side rail to make sure both sides are symmetric. |
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The side rails need to be mounted straight up and down. If they are leaning in or out, this will cause a problem with the tower when you want to fold it. |
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STEP 5: Hinge Joints and Upper Arms.
Next, assemble all 4 hinge joints. |
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Attach them to the support arms. |
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Be sure to make sure that there are no burrs in the H-section (Some soap or grease will allow the arms to slide in easier). Someone will need to hold the H-section for you as you insert the rear right arm into the H-section and fit the hinge into the side rail. |
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Do the same for the left rear arm. It is important to try to keep the H-section centered in the boat. Follow by inserting both front arms. Note: the H-section can be rotated up or down to be parallel with the boat.
BE CAREFUL! We CANNOT be liable for any burring or scratching that may occur when sliding the tube in and out of the top sections. |
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STEP 6: Drilling the H-section.
The X measurement is a great way to make sure that your tow point is in the center of your boat. To do this, measure from the tow point to your rear foot, then to your other foot. Cover your boat with an old sheet or old cover to make removing the metal shavings easy. Someone should hold the H-section while you drill. |
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Use a smaller bit to make a pilot hole, then use your 3/8” bit. |
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After each hole is drilled, insert the nut and bolt to help keep the H-section from moving. Once all bolts are in, tighten them with a socket wrench and an Allen key. |
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When tightening bolts, be sure to use lock tight. |
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STEP 7: Lowering the Tower.
Loosen the rear tower hinges about 1/4 turn. The front tower hinges need to be removed with the Allen bolt to allow the tower to fold back. |
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Once the tower is folded back, remove the 2 Allen bolts from the H-section hinge which will allow the arms to fold down for storage. |
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Fold down. |
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