Owner’s Manual
SHORESTATION ® FLEXPOWER® HYDRAULIC BOAT LIFT

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,777,513
Models: LTBH408HS, LTBH608HS, LTBH8010HS,
LTPM408HS, LTPM608HS, LTPM8010HS, LTPM10010HS, LTPM10016HS,
LTPM15010HS, LTPM15016HS, LTPM20010HS, LTPM20016HS

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Congratulations on the purchase of your ShoreStation FlexPower
Hydraulic boat lift! ShoreStation has been dedicated to providing
innovative, high quality, and reliable boat lifts since 1959. Our
founder Byron Godbersen built the brand with the philosophy “We
build it best…or we don’t build it”. That tradition continues today
and ensures that your boating experience will be enhanced by the
performance of your ShoreStation boat lift.
Thank you for choosing ShoreStation. Please study this manual
carefully BEFORE operating your lift and keep it in a safe place for
future reference. If you have questions or concerns about the
operation and/or service of your lift, please contact us at (800)
859-3028 or email [email protected].

Midwest Industries, Inc
122 E State Hwy 175
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Phone: (800) 859-3028
Fax: (712) 364-3361
www.ShoreStation.com

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Contents
Safety Definitions..................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ................................................................... 5
Overview and Terminology ....................................................... 7
Lift Operation ........................................................................ 10
Wired Dock Switch Operation .............................................. 10
Wireless Operation ............................................................. 11
Loading Your Boat into the Lift................................................ 13
Unloading Your Boat from the Lift ........................................... 16
Leveling the Boat Lift ............................................................. 18
Lift Maintenance .................................................................... 19
Before and after every operation ...................................... 19
Every Season .................................................................. 19
Every 5 Years ................................................................. 20
Winter Storage Procedures............................................... 21
Other Storage Considerations ........................................... 22
Warranty............................................................................... 22
Technical Specifications .......................................................... 23

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Safety Definitions
Safety messages are presented throughout this document and
labels affixed to the product. The messages alert you to potential
hazards to you and/or property. The signal words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are preceded by an alert symbol
and communicate the severity of potential hazard. The severity of
each type of message is defined as follows:


DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.



WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.



CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.

WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE A LIFT WITHOUT
STUDYING THIS MANUAL AND INFORMATION ON LABELS
INCLUDED WITH THE LIFT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD
TO IMPROPER OPERATION RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PRODUCT DAMAGE. IF YOU
HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS AFTER REVIEWING THIS
INFORMATION, CONTACT A SHORESTATION
REPRESENTATIVE AT (800) 859-3028.

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Safety Instructions
Every installation presents unique conditions that the customer should
evaluate before operating the equipment. The following instructions must
be followed, but may not encompass all potential hazards:

WARNING


This lift must be installed and setup by a qualified contractor. Do not
operate the lift unless the setup and inspection of the lift has been
completed by a qualified installer.



Review all operating instructions before operating the lift.



Never use this equipment to lift people. People must exit the boat
prior to lifting it out of the water.



Never use this equipment to lift overhead. Install the lift so the load
remains at or below the dock level.



This equipment is designed to lift boats. Never use it to lift other
items.



Never exceed the stated capacity of the lift.



Do not allow children to operate or play on the equipment.



Do not install or use the lift if there are any signs of damage.



The wireless control system should only be operated if the operator
has clear vision of the lift equipment and its surrounding location.



Never install or work on the equipment without first verifying that the
A/C power supply (if present) is protected by a functioning Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) in accordance with National Electric
Code section 210.8 and any additional local code requirements.



Do not modify the equipment unless you have received direct written
approval from the manufacturer (ShoreStation).

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DANGER

DO NOT GO NEAR
LEAKS!
 High pressure oil
easily punctures skin
causing serious injury,
gangrene or death.
 If injured, seek
emergency medical
help. Immediate
surgery is required to
remove oil.
 Do not use finger or
skin to check for leaks.
 Lower load or relieve
hydraulic pressure
before loosening
fittings.

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Overview and Terminology
ShoreStation piling-mounted and roof-mounted systems have 4
main components: the Hydraulic Power Unit, Lift tubes, Platform,
and Bunks. The components are illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure
2 Figure 2below.

Lift Tube

Lift Tube

Lift Platform
Support
Bunks

Figure 1 – ShoreStation Boat Lift Components

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The Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) is a 24 VDC powered
hydraulic system (Figure 2). This system converts the electric
power stored within the batteries into hydraulic pressure. The
pressure is delivered to the lift tube through hoses and causes
the lift cylinders inside the lift tubes to retract.

Power Unit

Batteries

Figure 2 - Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU300 shown)

The retract motion pulls the lift cables and generates the lifting
motion of the boat lift platform. The internal structure of the lift
tubes is show in Figure 3.
The system charge is maintained by either a solar panel or an
A/C powered Battery Tender®. The charge source should be
constantly connected to the lift batteries. The lift can operate
without the charging source present, but permanent battery
damage could result if the batteries are run too low.
The ShoreStation FlexPower boat lifts come standard with two
operating controls: Wireless and Dock Box. The Wireless
system allows you to operate the lift remotely but should only be
used when you have clear vision of the entire lift and
surroundings. The Dock Box provides a hard-wired control of

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the lift. The operation of both is described in the Controls
section of this document.

Pulley
block

Lift Cylinder

Lift Cable

Lift Cable

Figure 3 - Lift Tube Internal Structure

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Lift Operation
There are two methods of operating the lift: wired dock switch
(Figure 4) and wireless remote (Figure 5).

Wired Dock Switch Operation

UP/Down
Toggle
Switch
Level
Switch

Lockout Key
Switch

Figure 4 - Wired Dock Switch
Step 1 – Unlock the lift

The lockout switch disables the lift control system (wired and
wireless). To unlock it, insert the key and turn clockwise 90
degrees (horizontal).
Step 2 – Run the lift UP or DOWN using the Toggle Switch

Follow all warnings and instruction printed on the Dock Switch
Box. Press the rocker switch up to run the lift up. Press the toggle
switch down to run the lift down.
Step 3 – Lock the lift

When finished using the lift, disable it by turning the lockout key
counter clockwise 90 degrees (vertical) and remove the key.

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Wireless Operation

Figure 5 – Wireless Remote Control

WARNING

WARNING

NEVER LIFT YOUR BOAT
WITH PEOPLE IN IT. DOING
SO COULD RESULT DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY!

OPERATE THE LIFT ONLY
WHEN YOU HAVE CLEAR
VIEW OF THE LIFT AND
SURROUNDING AREA.

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Step 1 – Unlock the key fob

Lock mode is indicated by all 5 Mode Indicator lights
flashing when a button is pressed on the key fob. The
key fobs will automatically go into ‘lock mode’ after 3
minutes. In ‘lock mode’ the transmitter will not react
until it is unlocked. To unlock the key fob, hold both
the Up and Down buttons at the same time for 3
seconds. The mode indicator light will flash indicating
that the key fob is unlocked and will operate the lift. If
no button is pressed for 3 minutes, the key fob will
automatically go into lock mode.

Step 2 – Up and down
functions

Press and hold the Up button
to run the lift up. Press and
hold the Down button to run
the lift down.

Step 3 – Locking the key fob

The key fob will automatically
go into lock mode after 3 minutes or you can lock the key fob by holding
both the Up and Down buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The
flashing mode indicator light will turn off indicating the key fob is in lock
mode.

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Loading Your Boat into the Lift
Step 1 – Lower the lift

Before loading your boat into
the lift, be sure the platform
has been lowered into the
water deep enough to ensure
the boat will float over the top
of the cradle and support
bunks. It is a good idea to use
tape to mark the lift cables.
This mark should be placed to
refer to the water line when
the platform is at sufficient
depth. This reference mark is helpful if your lift is in an area
where the tide changes
the water level.
WARNING
If you are approaching
the lift in the boat,