Garelick 19250 User Manual

Installation Instructions for

Model 19250 “Swinger” Ladders

Form 12.242

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check parts against parts list.

2. Read Instructions completely before starting assembly.

Tools Required

1. Adjustable wrench to 1/2"

2. Screwdriver

3. Drill and Bits

4. Ruler

Refer to Fig. 1

1. Locate the area on your pontoon boat where the ladder is
to be mounted. It is recommended that the ladder be
placed near the side gate opening, such that when it is
opened, the ladder will be deployed in the gate opening.
Check the skirt edge where the ladder’s mounting
hardware will be placed. Make sure that the skirt edge
will support the load of a person. If necessary, add
fasteners to the extrusion at the indicated areas to
reinforce the ladder mounting points.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

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Refer to Fig. 2

2. Position the pivot bracket (A) on the skirt edge where the
ladder is to be mounted. Mark and drill the four holes as
shown. NOTE: It is recommended to use a backing plate
for each piece of hardware that is attached to the skirt
edge extrusion (see illustration).

3. Secure the pivot bracket (A) to your boat with screws (B)
and locknuts (C).

Refer to Fig. 1

4. Attach the ladder to the mounted pivot bracket as shown
by aligning the holes and inserting a 1/4-20 x 1 3/4" s.s.
machine screw (D). Secure it in place with locknut (C).

5. Swing the ladder over to one side as shown and slide one
of the mounting brackets (E) onto the ladder’s rollpin as
illustrated. Center the ladder in the bracket and make sure
the rollpin is “bottomed out” in the bracket.

6. Position the bracket on the skirt edge with the ladder
attached. Make sure the ladder is square and level with
respect to the pivot bracket and boat. Mark and drill the
holes in the skirt edge. NOTE: It is recommended to use a
backing plate when installing this bracket (See Fig. 3).

7. Secure this bracket in place with screws (B) and
locknuts (C).

8. Swing the ladder over to the remaining side as shown and
repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining mounting bracket.

Refer to Fig. 4

9. Mount the standoff bar (F) to the ladder by locating a
point where it abuts the pontoon log below its major
diameter. This will force the standoff to remain in the open
position when the ladder is in use. Check to make sure
there is enough clearance to fold the standoff bar flat to
the ladder verticals for stowage without contacting a step.

NOTE: If you are unable to position the standoff below the
centerline of the pontoon and you must position the
standoff above the centerline, then reverse the standoff so
it folds down instead of up. This will force the standoff to
remain in the open position when the ladder is in use.

10. Drill a crosshole through the ladder with a 17/64"
diameter bit at the point where the standoff’s pivot hole
contacts the ladder vertical. Secure the standoff in place
with a screw (B) and locknut (C).

Refer to Fig. 1

12. Place the ladder in the “UP” and “STORED” position.

13. Locate the securing strap (H) in a place where it will be
easy to attach and remove.
IF TRAILERING YOUR BOAT, MAKE SURE THE LADDER IS
TIED SECURELY IN PLACE WITH AN ADDITIONAL LINE
OR STRAP FOR ADDED SAFETY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Fig. 1

TO OPEN

Release securing strap. Lower the standoffs. Lift the outside
ladder vertical enough to clear the mounting bracket.
Swing the ladder over to the other mounting bracket.
Guide the ladder’s rollpin into the bracket’s grooves.
Gently let the ladder flip over and fall into the water. The
ladder is ready for boarding.

TO STOW

Lift the ladder up out of the water. Lift the outside ladder
vertical enough to clear the mounting bracket. Swing the
ladder over to the other mounting bracket. Guide the
ladder’s rollpin into the bracket’s grooves. Secure the
ladder in place with the securing strap.

Installation Instructions – “Swinger” Ladders

Form 12.242

FIG. 4

Parts List

“Swinger” Ladder

Ref. Factory No.

Letter Part No. Req. Description

A 50.579 1 Pivot bracket

B 03.079 10

1

⁄4-20 x 11⁄2" s.s. machine screw

C 03.221 11

1

⁄4-20 s.s. locknut

D 03.082 1

1

⁄4-20 x 13⁄4" s.s. machine screw

E 50.576 2 Mounting bracket

F 50.844 1 Standoff Bar

H 45.205 1 Velcro Strap

FIG. 3