Garelick 99188 User Manual

Installation Instructions for

99188 Sport/Diver Breakaway Hinge

for use with Model 19802, 19803, 19804 and 19812 Ladders

Form 12.439

The Breakaway feature helps protect against damage if the
ladder is inadvertently left in the down position while underway.
It is designed to shear the Nylon Bolt at an approximate force of
400 ft.-lbs. of pressure and then swing up to the water surface.
One replacement Nylon Bolt and Nut are included.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

Please read the instructions completely before starting assembly.

Hardware Required

Note: The following parts are not included due to the variety

of possible installations.

(4) 5/16 - 18 Stainless Steel Bolts, of suitable length

Note: Bolts should be at least 3/4" longer than transom

and backing plate thickness.
(4) Stainless Steel Locknuts
(4) Stainless Steel Washers

Marine Adhesive/Sealant and Anti-Seize Compound
Backing Plate of suitable material, minimum size 5"x6"

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Choose the most suitable side of transom for mounting
ladder.

2. Locate a place on the transom where the ladder will mount
and not interfere with the turning and lowering operation
of your motor. Determine the actual water line when the
boat is at rest. Mark this location in both the horizontal and
vertical direction.

3. Locate the ladder on this mark and slide it up to the desired
mounting height. Keep in mind that it is optimal to have at
least two steps in the water for ease of boarding. Mark the
ladder’s position at the top mounting bolt.

NOTE: This line will locate the top two holes for the

mounting plate.

4. Check the inside of the transom where the mounting is
proposed. Verify that there is ample space to install a
backing plate (minimum size 5" x 6") that will support the
ladder installation. A 5" x 6" minimum flat area or the size
of your backing plate is required for a secure installation.
The backing plate should be made of either aluminum,
marine plywood, or some other suitable non-compressive
material.

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Parts List

Refer to Fig. 1

Factory

Qty. Part No. Description

1 03.339 5/16-18 Locknut

2 03.568 5/16-18 x 3 1/2 Nylon Shear Bolt

2 03.569 5/16-18 Nylon Nut

1 03.570 5/16-18 x 3 1/2 S.S. Bolt

4 03.576 5/16-18 x 5/8 S.S. Cap Screw

1 08.136 Outside Bracket

1 08.137 Inside Bracket

Parts Required from Your

Sport/Diver Ladder

Factory

Qty. Part No. Description

1 03.393 Roll Pin

1 08.086 Stainless Steel Ladder Mounting Plate

1 50.805 Slide Lock

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5. Mark four mounting plate hole locations on your transom
or transom extension bracket using the plate as your
template.

NOTE: It may be necessary to make an external shim to

achieve the proper ascent angle (5 to 10 degrees)
for your ladder. Drill one 11/32" or 3/8" hole
through your transom, noting the angle of the
mounting bracket or mounting substrate hole angle.
These holes are perpendicular to the mounting face
plate, not the transom. When drilling this hole
should be used to insure a proper installation. Place
the mounting substrate and/or the outside bracket
against the boat and loosely mount it with the
hardware that you have selected for proper
installation.

6.Level the bracket, mark and drill the next hole. Check the
ladder for level, make adjustments if necessary and then drill
the other two holes.

7. Put a bead of caulk around the perimeter of the four

mounting holes. Coat your selected 5/16 18 SIS mounting
bolts with anti-seize compound and secure outside
mounting bracket with or without external shim to transom
with four selected washers and locknuts.

Refer to Fig. 1.

8. Tap Roll Pin (03.393) into receiving hole in swing bracket
(08.136). Insert slide lock (50.805) into swing bracket with
round notch facing down. Fasten mounting plate (08.086)
to swing bracket using four cap screws (03.576).

9. Insert swing bracket into outside bracket and through
fasten with 5/16-18 x 31⁄

2 S/S bolt (03.570) and locknut

(03.339). Push in on bottom of swing bracket and insert
Nylon Bolt (03.568) through outside bracket. Secure with
nylon nut (03.569).

LADDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always lock the ladder then it is in use with the lock bar.

2. Never operate your boat with the ladder in the “down”
position. Serious injury, or damage to your boat or
ladder may result.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

• No jumping or diving!

• Do not use when motor is running.

• This ladder is designed for boat use only.

• Face ladder when entering boat or water.

• Only one person on the ladder at a time.

Installation Instructions –
99188 Sport/Diver Breakaway Hinge

Form 12.439

FIG. 1