BY V-BRO PRODUCTS RESIDENTIAL MOTORIZED STORAGE UNIT Model: GGR220 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed Exclusively by V-BRO PRODUCTS www.GarageGator.com For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-888-GATOR-08 Save this manual for future reference.
TABLEOF OF CONTENTS CONTENTS TABLE Garage Motorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit SECTION PAGE Safety Information..................................................................................................3 Tools Needed.........................................................................................................4 Carton Inventory ....................................................................................................
SAFETYINFORMATION INFORMATION SAFETY Garage Motorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit When you see the ! WARNING safety symbol on the following pages this will alert you of the possibility of serious injuries or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the instructions carefully! ! WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1.
TOOLSNEEDED NEEDED TOOLS Garage Motorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit Power drill with 1 16” wood drill bit Step ladder Pliers Safety glasses Ratchet and ½” socket ½” Socket Adjustable, open ended wrench Phillips screwdriver Tape measure Pencil Stud finder (optional) 4 4
CARTONINVENTORY INVENTORY CARTON Garage Motorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit Carefully your new new motorized motorized storage storageunit unitfor forany anypossible possibledamage damage and/or Carefully inspect inspect your and/or shortage of parts. Separate all major components and parts as detailed below and shortage of parts. Separate all major components and parts as detailed below andon the page. Do notDo attempt installation if parts are damaged or missing.
PARTS K L 5/16” nut x4 3” Lag bolt x12 R T (shipped attached to part A) S power cord cable clamps x2 R hand control switch holder hook x1 P 2” wood screws x2 Q ¼” x ½” bolt x2 6mm nut x3 S ¾” hole saw drill bit x1 paper motor mounting plate template x1 T 13mm socket x1 Drawings & photos for illustrative purposes only – actual parts may vary from those pictured. Parts are not shown actual size.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GarageMotorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit Step 1 Step 1 Determine motor mounting plate location on the ceiling Determine mounting plate where location thelike ceiling • Choose motor a location in your garage youon would to install your Garage Gator model GGR220 - aninunobstructed space of atlike least feet by 9 feet is required.
Step 2 – Install the motor mounting plate to the ceiling Position the paper motor mounting template (V) in the installation area and mark with a pencil the four locations where the lag bolts will be fastened. It is very important that the lag bolts are fastened to the center of the joists. Use the hole saw drill bit (U) or cut away the drywall with a utility knife to obtain an unobstructed view of the width of the joists so the exact center can easily be determined (covered ceilings only).
Step 3 Attach the motor hoist to the motor mounting plate. Identify your installation option by referring to the illustrations on page 7. Determine how the motor hoist should be rotated – which direction the 4 ½” spacer channel bar attachment tab should be pointing. Ensure your motor hoist is rotated properly before placing the motor hoist on the motor mounting plate.
Step 4 Connect and install the first spacer channel bar Insert the flared end (the end without a fixed nut) of a spacer channel bar (C) onto the fixed, threaded bolt coming down from the 4 ½” spacer channel bar attachment tab on the motor hoist (B). (SEE FIG. 4) Press the spacer channel bar flush with the ceiling and mark with a pencil where a lag bolt will be used to attach the bar to the joist. --Perpendicular joist installation (option A or B on page 7).
Step 5 Connect and install the second spacer channel bar Line up the hole in the flared end (the end without a fixed nut) of the spacer channel bar (C) over the hole in the installed spacer channel pulley bar. Thread a ¼” x ½” bolt (P) into the hole and finger tighten. (SEE FIG. 5) Press the spacer channel bar flush with the ceiling and mark with a pencil where the lag bolt(s) will be used to attach the bar to the joist(s). --Perpendicular joist installation (option A or B on page 7).
Step 6 Connect and Install the spacer channel pulley bar Line up the hole in the end opposite the pulley of the spacer channel pulley bar (D) over the hole in the second spacer channel pulley bar. Thread a ¼” x ½” bolt (P) into the hole and finger tighten. (SEE FIG. 6) Press the spacer channel bar flush with the ceiling and mark with a pencil where the lag bolts will be used to attach the bar to the joist. --Perpendicular joist installation (option A or B on page 7).
Step 7 ! Install the cable over the channel bar pulley Plug in the motor hoist (B) to the nearest 110 volt power outlet. Use the hand control switch and safely lower the cables until 9 feet of cable is visible. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Temporarily remove the pulley at the end of the spacer channel pulley bar (D) (use pliers to remove the cotter pin then remove the clevis pin to release the pulley) (SEE FIG.
Step 8 Assemble the hook bar Assemble the three middle pieces of the hook bar by lining up the spring clips from the hook bar center (E) to the holes of the hook bar connectors (F). (SEE FIG. 8A) Slide hooks (H) and bike cables (I) onto the assembled piece. (SEE FIG. 8B & 8C) Attach each hook bar end (G) to the assembled middle section by lining up the slotted holes from the hook bar end to the holes of the hook bar connectors. (SEE FIG.
Step 10 Install the hand control switch holder hook Secure the hand control switch holder hook (T) to a convenient location on the closest appropriate wall by removing the protective paper from the adhesive strip then adhere the hook to the wall by applying pressure with your fingers. (SEE FIG. 10) Step 11 FIG. 10 Plug in the unit Plug in the motor hoist (B) to the nearest 120 110 volt power outlet.
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CONTACTINFORMATION INFORMATION CONTACT GarageMotorized Gator Motorized Storage Unit Garage Gorilla Storage Unit V-Bro Products is on call. Installation and service information as well as ordering repair parts is as near as your telephone Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (subject to holidays). Contact us toll free.
LIMITED WARRANTY Garage Gorilla Motorized Storage Unit What is covered: Any defect in material and workmanship from personal, normal What is covered: Any defect in material and workmanship from personal, normal household use in accordance with the Owner’s Manual. household use in accordance with the Owner’s Manual. For how long: long: Garage Garage Gorilla Gator Model 220. .One year from For how Model 220. . One year fromdate dateofofpurchase.
PARTS LIST 1. 2. 3. 3A. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Motor housing assembly Drum assembly with cable & hook Shaft Snap ring Bearing Gearcase Gear Bearing (2) Middle shaft Gear Front cover Bearing Shell & stator assembly Rotor assembly Brake spring Brake disc Bearing Back end cover Garage Gorilla Motorized Storage Unit 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
