FIRST USE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Follow this “first use section” during your first loading of a boat onto the boat lift.
These are required adjustments to make the lift work correctly.
1.
Place the boat over the lift to the following specifications:
a. If your boat is an outboard, inboard/outboard, or V-drive, the transom should be 2 inches off of the ends of the bunk boards.
b. If your boat is a mid-engine or shaft-drive, the transom should be 12 to 24 inches off of the ends of the bunk boards.
Disembark and raise the boat. If more than two inches of settling occurs, STOP, carefully lower the lift to remove the
boat and re-level the lift. Continue repeating this step until the boatlift can be raised into the full Over - Center position
without settling.
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3. Remove the boat. Verify that the lift frame is level. Re-level the framework if necessary.
NOTE:
If you purchase a new boat, be sure it is within the weight capacity limits of the lift. Also remember that
these adjustments will have to be done again to accommodate the new boat.
First test lift on dry ground for oil leaks, remote control function and correct operation.
2.
IMPORTANT:
After installation, the legs MUST be adjusted so that the lift frame is level.
Lift
must
move into Over-Center position when fully raised.
MAINTENANCE
lift height is calculated at bunk center
14
170”
89”
144"
6”
to
64”
24”
25”
178"
6”
to
52”
64”
15”
nose of
keel board
79”
nose of
keel board
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legs
adjust
42"
Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity
specified for the lift.
12,000 lb
DANGER
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
5,443 kg
Your Basta Boatlift requires very little maintenance once installed.
Occasionally wipe the solar panel with a clean, damp cloth to preserve its charging performance.
Every 6 months, we recommend:
Verify that the lift frame is level and adjust the legs as necessary.
Inspect the hoses, cylinders and fittings for leaks and wear. Tighten or replace as needed.
Check the wire terminals for snugness and corrosion.
Check the battery and oil levels:
The battery electrolyte in a flooded cell type battery should be slightly above the indicator
ring in each cell. Carefully add DISTILLED water if necessary. Do not over-fill.
AGM type batteries are sealed and do not require maintenance.
The hydraulic fluid level should be about one inch below the top of the reservoir with the lift DOWN.
DO NOT add fluid with the lift in the raised position!
Use only Basta approved fluid. We recommend Chevron Clarity® AW ISO 32 hydraulic fluid.
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these dimensions vary with bunk adjustment
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c. The height of the bunks should be adjusted to contact the hull for as long a distance as practical with the
boat’s keel resting on the keel blocks.. The bunks should be placed as widely as possible to provide
stability, while avoiding anything protruding from the hull.
9”
