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Installation Guide for Assault Wakeboarding Tower:
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Your Aerial Assault 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 Assault 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. |
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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 wire. |
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If necessary, you should move the wires out of the way while you drill. |
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We recommend drilling a small pilot hole which will keep the 5/8” drill bit from walking (moving). |
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A small rat tail file can be used to ease the edge and keep the gel coat from chipping. |
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STEP 4: Attaching the side rails
Insert the four all thread screws into the side rail feet. 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 washer, and a nylock nut. If your fiberglass is less than 1/4” thick, you will need to reinforce the areas where your tower will need to purchase an Aerial backing plate kit. 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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This is very important that your side rails are mounted straight up and down. You will want to measure up about 12 inches and place a piece of tape. This piece of tape will come into play when you are mounting the switch blades. |
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STEP 5: Assembling the Switch Blade
Parts need
2- Threaded lap joints
2- Trim washers
2-shoulder bolts
1-clamps
1- Socket cap head screw
1-Lower base
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NOTE: Switch blade takes longer shoulder bolts.
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Start at the top of the switch blade, attach the trim washer, shoulder bolt and threaded lap joint. |
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Repeat this step for the lower section of the switch blade. |
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You will need to then attach the lower base to the threaded lap joint, following this attach the clamp to the lower base (using the Stainless Steel cap head screw.) |
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We recommend that you remove the lower section of the clamp this will help you when you go to install it. |
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STEP 6: Front Arms and Switch Blade
Insert the hinge joint into the lower section of the front arm (repeat for the other side) be sure leave the set screws loose, some movement is necessary. Be sure to make sure that there are no burrs in the top-section (Some soap or grease will allow the arms to slide in easier). Someone will need to hold the top-section for you as you insert the front right arm into the top-section and fit the hinge into the side rail. |
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Do the same for the left front arm. It is important to try to keep the top-section centered in the boat. Follow by inserting both rear switch blade, this is where your reference mark of 12 inches comes in play. Once the tower is in the up check the blades side to side to see that the angles match. |
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STEP 7: Drilling the top-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 top-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 top-section from moving. Once all bolts are in, tighten them with a socket wrench and an Allen key.
Use a vacuum to to remove metal shavings. |
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STEP 8: Racks and Lock-Tite
To assembly the racks use the Stainless Steel cap head screw and attach them to the diamond plate. Then attach diamond plate to the switch blade. |
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When tightening all hardware and bolts be sure to use red lock-tite gel.
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Step 9: Lowering the tower
You will need a second person to help you lower the tower! Did you purchase the quick release knobs? If so they will make this process very easy.
Loosen the upper shoulder bolt one full turn (or the quick release knob) the remove the lower shoulder from the switch blade. Repeat for the other side and the tower will lower straight down. Always tow you boat with the tower up. |
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