APPROACH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Approach 120 Fishing Series Rafts

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APPROACH 120
RAFT

• (1) Approach 120 Raft
  (1) Approach 120 Dropstitch Floor
  (2) Floor Straps

• (1) NRS Super 2 HP Pump

• (1) Repair Kit

• (1) Owner’s Manual

STANDARD FRAME

1. (2) Slot Rail

2. (1) 34” Approach Foot Bar (2) T-Slot Nuts + (2) 3/4“ Bolts + (2) Washers
   2.1 Intermediate Pulley

3. (2) Dry Box + (8) 5/8” Bolts + (8) T-Slot Nuts + (8) 1-1/4” Washers (large)

4. (2) Folding Seat + (8) Bolts (included on seats)

5. (2) Straight Rod Tube

6. (2) Bow Rod Tube Bracket (2) 3/4” Bolts + (2) T-Slot Nuts + (2) Washers + (2) 1/2” Screws

7. (2) Stern Rod Tube Combo Bracket (2) 3/4” Bolts + (2) T-Slot Nuts + (2) Washers + (2) 1/2” Screws

8. (7) Frame Coupler

9. (1) Bow Rod Tube – Right

10. (1) Bow Rod Tube- Left

11. (2) Stern Rod Tube

12. (1) Anchor Tube – Right + (1) U-Bolt + (2) Nuts + (2) Washers
    12.1 (1) Pulley Bracket

13. (1) Anchor Tube – Left + (1) U-Bolt + (2) Nuts + (2) Washers
    13.1 (1) Anchor Eye Bolt

14. (1) Motor Mount + (2) Mounting Plate + (1) Connector Plate + (2) 1-1/2” Screws

15. (1) Molded Thigh Hook +(2) Bail Pins
    15.1 (2) Front Hook Support + (2) U-Bolt + (4) Nuts + (4) Washers

16. (1) Oar Mount w/ SpinLock + (2) 3/4” Bolts + (2) T-Slot Nuts + (2) Washers

17. (1) Oar Mount + (2) 3/4” Bolts + (2) T-Slot Nuts + (2) Washers

18. (2) NRS Atomic Oar Locks + Springs + Washers + Split Rings

19. (40‘) 3/8“ Anchor Rope

20. (4) 1” NRS Straps – 3’ Length

21. (2) 1” NRS Straps – 4’ Length

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Socket Wrench
• 1/2” Socket (included on provided NRS Frame Tool)
• 3/8” Socket

• 3 Phillips Screwdriver (included on provided NRS Frame Tool)

• Tape Measure
• Thread Lock (provided)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE : A tube of Thread Lock has been included for assembly purposes.
Thread Lock can be applied to any bolt or screw to prevent unwanted loosening over time.

1. Position Slot Rails
   a. Place the (2) Slot Rails centered on top of the straight tube section on each side of the raft.

2. Attach 34” Foot Bar
   a. Slide a T-Slot Nut into the slots on each of the Slot Rails approximately 17 to 19” from the front end.
   b. Place the Foot Bar on top of the Slot Rails with the fitting thru holes and T-Slot Nuts aligning, and the bent bar dipping toward the raft floor.
   i. The rectangular boss on the Slot Pro fittings should fit into the slot on the side rails.
   c. Attach the Foot Bar to the Side Rails with 3/4” bolts and washers and tighten with 1/2” socket wrench.
   i. COMPLETELY tighten bolts. The Foot Bar should be located the same distance from the front of each Side Rail.

3. Attach Folding Seats
   a. Attach (2) Folding Seats to the top of the (2) Dry Boxes
   i. The front of the seat should be located on the opening side of the dry box that has the latch.
   b. Attach Folding Seats with bolts (taped to seat) finger-tight to align all four holes and bolts.
   i. COMPLETELY tighten bolts with 3/8” socket wrench

4. Attach Angler Dry Box
   a. Slide (2) T-Slot Nuts into the slots at the front of each Slot Rail (4 total – 2 each side).
   b. Place the Dry Box on top of the Slot Rails 2” from the front of the rails.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in each side rail with the Dry Box thru holes.
   d. Attach the Dry Box to the Side Rails with (4) 5/8” bolts and (4) 1-1/4” large washers and a 1/2” socket wrench.
   DO NOT completely tighten.

5. Attach Bow Rod Tube Brackets
   a. Slide (1) T-Slot Nut into the slots at the front of each Slot Rail.
   b. Place the Bow Rod Tube Brackets on each at the front of each Slot Rail.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in each side rail with the Rod Tube Bracket thru holes.
   d. Attach the Rod Tube Brackets to the Side Rails with (2) 3/4” bolts and (2) washers and a 1/2” socket wrench.
   DO NOT completely tighten.

6. Attach Oar Mount with Spinlock
   a. Slide (2) T-Slot Nuts into the slot at the back of the Slot Rail – Right.
   b. Place the Oar Mount w/Spin Lock in the center of the Slot Rail.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in the side rail with the Oar Mount thru holes.
   d. Attach the Oar Mount to the Side Rail with (2) 3/4” bolts and (2) washers and a 1/2” socket wrench. DO NOT completely tighten.

7. Attach Oar Mount
   a. Slide (2) T-Slot Nuts into the slot at the back of the Slot Rail – Left.
   b. Place the Oar Mount in the center of the Slot Rail straight across from the other Oar Mount.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in the side rail with the Oar Mount thru holes.
   d. Attach the Oar Mount to the Side Rail with (2) 3/4” bolts and (2) washers and a 1/2” socket wrench. DO NOT completely tighten.

8. Attach Rower Dry Box
   a. Slide (2) T-Slot Nuts into the slots at the back of each Slot Rail.
   b. Place the Dry Box on top of the Slot Rails 2-1/2” from the back of the rails.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in each side rail with the Dry Box thru holes.
   d. Attach the Dry Box to the Side Rails with (4) 5/8” bolts and (4)1- 1/4” large washers and a 1/2” socket wrench.
   DO NOT completely tighten.

9. Attach Stern Rod Tube Combo Brackets
   a. Slide (1) T-Slot Nut into the slots at the back of each Slot Rail (2 total – 1 each side).
   b. Place the Stern Rod Tube Combo Brackets one each at the back of each Slot Rail.
   c. Align the T-Slot Nuts in each side rail with the Rod Tube Combo Bracket thru holes.
   d. Attach the Rod Tube Combo Brackets to the Side Rails with (2) 3/4” bolts and (2) washers and a 1/2” socket wrench.
   DO NOT completely tighten.

10. Attach Straight Rod Tubes
    a. Place the Straight Rod Tubes one each on top of the Slot Rails.
    b. Align the Straight Rod Tube thru holes with the thru holes in the
    Rod Tube Brackets.
    c. Attach the Straight Rod Tubes to the Brackets with 1/2” screws and a #3 Philips screwdriver.
    i. COMPLETELY tighten screws.

11. Tighten all bolts on Side Rail components
    a. Firmly secure all components attached to the Side Rail by tightening-down all assembly bolts.

12. Attach Bow Rod Tubes
    a. Slip (1) Frame Coupler over the front of each Straight Rod Tube (2 total – 1 each side).
    b. Attach the (2) Bow Rod Tubes by slipping the Frame Coupler half- way onto the tube.
    i. Use the Frame Coupler window to make sure the Bow Rod Tube and Straight Rod Tube connect at the center of the Frame Coupler. DO NOT completely tighten.
    c. Slip (1) Frame Coupler over the front end of a Bow Rod Tube.
    d. Connect the (2) Bow Rod Tube ends by slipping the Frame Coupler half way onto each tube.
    i. Use the Frame Coupler window to make sure the Bow Rod
    Tubes are centered in the Frame Coupler. DO NOT completely tighten.

13. Connect Molded Thigh Hook and Front Hook Supports
    a. Slide the (2) Front Hook Supports into the Molded Thigh Hook posts on the bottom.
    b. Attach the Molded Thigh Hook to the (2) Front Hook Supports by installing and clipping the (2) bail pins.

14. Attach Molded Thigh Hook
    a. Attach the (2) Front Hook Supports on the Molded Thigh Hook to the front section of the Bow Rod Tubes.
    i. Assemble with the (2) U-Bolts on the underneath side of the tube and the threads running through the (2) LoPro holes.
    ii. Place washers on threaded ends of the U-Bolts and loosely tighten nuts onto the LoPros with a 1/2” socket wrench.
    DO NOT completely tighten.
    iii. Center the Molded Thigh Hook at the front of the frame and adjust so that the top is horizontally level. COMPLETELY tighten U-bolt nuts.

15. Attach Anchor Tube – Right
    a. Insert Anchor Rope through the pulley-end of the Anchor Tube – Right and completely run through the tube.
    b. Attach the Anchor Tube – Right to the Stern Rod Tube Combo Bracket
    i. Assemble with a U-Bolt under the bottom side of the Anchor  Tube (open end with the anchor rope) and the threads running  up through the Rod Tube Combo Bracket.
    ii. Place washers on the threaded ends of the U-Bolt and loosely tighten nuts with a 1/2” socket wrench.
    DO NOT COMPLETELY tighten.

16. Attach Anchor Tube – Left
    a. Attach the Anchor Tube – Left to the Stern Rod Tube Combo Bracket
    i. Assemble with a U-Bolt under the bottom side of the Anchor Tube (open end with the anchor rope) and the threads running up through the Rod Tube Combo Bracket.
    ii. Place washers on the threaded ends of the U-Bolt and loosely tighten nuts with a 1/2” socket wrench.
    DO NOT COMPLETELY tighten.

17. Connect Anchor Tubes
    a. Slip (1) Frame Coupler over the back end of an Anchor Tube.
    b. Connect the (2) Anchor Tube ends by slipping the Frame Coupler half-way onto each tube.
    i. Use the Frame Coupler window to make sure the Anchor Tubes are centered in the Frame Coupler.
    DO NOT completely tighten.

18. Attach Stern Rod Tubes
    a. Slip (1) Frame Coupler over the back of each Straight Rod Tube (2 total – 1 each side).
    b. Attach the (2) Stern Rod Tubes by slipping the Frame Coupler half-way onto the tube.
    i. Use the Frame Coupler window to make sure the Stern Rod Tube and Straight Rod Tube connect at the center of the Frame Coupler. DO NOT completely tighten.
    c. Slip (1) Frame Coupler over the back end of a Stern Rod Tube.
    d. Connect the (2) Stern Rod Tube ends by slipping the Frame Coupler half way onto each tube.
    i. Use the Frame Coupler window to make sure the Stern Rod
    Tubes are centered in the Frame Coupler.
    DO NOT completely tighten.

19. Attach Connector Plate
    a. Remove all (4) bolts on the (2) Frame Couplers at the frame stern.
    b. Attach all (4) bolts connecting the (2) Frame Couplers with the Connector Plate. COMPLETELY tighten all (4) bolts.

20. Attach Motor Mount
    a. Assemble the (2) Motor Mount Plates over the center of the Anchor Tubes and Stern Rod Tubes.
    i. Attach the Motor Mount Plate with the (2) 1-1/2” screws with a #3 Phillips screwdriver. The screw heads should be outside of the stern frame. COMPLETELY tighten screws.

21. Tighten Frame Couplers
    a. COMPLETELY tighten all (5) Frame Couplers on the raft frame with a 1/2” socket wrench.

22. Attach Straps – Side Tubes
    Use (4) 3’ NRS HD Tie-Down Straps to secure the Approach frame to the Raft through the (4) side D-rings.
    a. Feed the end of the NRS Strap underneath the Side Rail, around the Bracket, and back through the D-ring on the side of the raft tube.
    b. Run the strap end up to the locking cam of the strap. Press down on the thumb lever to open the cam and run the strap through from the bottom side.
    c. Pull down on the strap to tighten.
    d. Repeat steps a. through c. until the frame is secured through all (4) D-rings.
    e. Firmly pull down on each NRS Strap to secure the frame to the raft. The frame should be center on top of the tubes.

23. Attach Straps – Front Frame
    Use (1) 4’ NRS HD Tie-Down Strap to secure the Approach frame to the Raft through the front D-ring.
    a. Feed the end of the NRS Strap underneath the Side Rail on one side of the Frame Coupler, down through the D-ring on the bow raft tube, and back underneath the Side Rail on the other side of the Frame Coupler.
    b. Run the strap end up to the locking cam of the strap. Press down on the thumb lever to open the cam and run the strap through from the bottom side.
    c. Pull down on the strap to tighten.
    d. Repeat steps a. through c. until the frame is secured through all (4) D-rings.
    e. Firmly pull down on each NRS Strap to secure the frame to the raft. The frame should be center on top of the tubes.

24. Attach Straps – Back Frame
    Use (1) 4’ NRS HD Tie-Down Strap to secure the Approach frame to the raft through the back D-ring.
    a. Feed the end of the NRS Strap over an Anchor Tube on one side of the stern, down through the D-ring on the stern raft tube, and back over the other Anchor Tube.
    b. Run the strap end up to the locking cam of the strap. Press down on the thumb lever to open the cam and run the strap through from the bottom side.
    c. Pull down on the strap to tighten.
    d. Repeat steps a. through c. until the frame is secured through all (4) D-rings.
    e. Firmly pull down on each NRS Strap to secure the frame to the raft.
    The frame should be center on top of the tubes.

25. Install Anchor Rope
    a. Run the Anchor Rope end inside the raft underneath the Rower
    Dry Box towards the SpinLock anchor cam lock.
    b. Thread the Anchor Rope through the SpinLock anchor cam lock towards to anchor Intermediate Pulley on the Foot Bar.
    c. Run the Anchor Rope around the Intermediate Pulley on the Foot Bar and back towards to rower seat position.
    d. Tie off the Anchor Rope end outside at the stern of the raft frame.
    i. Use an anchor hitch knot to secure the end of the Anchor Rope to the frame.
    e. Pull the free end of the Anchor Rope inside the raft until the rest of the rope is inside on the floor of the raft.

26. Attach Rod Tube Loops
    a. Run the bungee loop down through one of the holes on the Straight Rod Tube, back up through the other hole on the Straight Tube, and back through the middle of the two bungee cords at the pull tab.
    b. Pull on the Bungee Rope tab to secure the Rod Tube Loop.
    c. Repeat for all Rod Tube Loops.

27. Attach Rod Tube Trim
    a. Attach Rod Tube Trim around the curved edges at both end of the Straight Rod Tube slots.
    b. Secure the trim in place by firmly pressing into place.

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