BENETEAU SWIFT TRAWLER 47, Owner'S Manual

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Description
- The hydraulic platform can be lowered below the water level to enable launching/hauling up of light boats (such as
attached crafts, jet ski, etc.).
- The platform is controlled from the cockpit.
Operation
- Move the platform up to the LIFTING/LOWERING limit and then press the control for approximately 4 seconds.
NOTE: This time lapse allows the hydraulic fluids to balance out and avoids the risk of desynchronisation of the cylinders
and deterioration of the hinge pins.
- The platform motor is designed to operate continuously for a maximum of 4 minutes. Beyond this interval, the motor
risks overheating.
Locking
- A safety locking device prevents the platform from moving downwards. Make sure the system is properly locked when
sailing or leaving the boat. An alarm is activated when the safety lever is fixed once the platform reaches its highest
position. The locking system allows the platform to be lifted when loaded.
Hydraulic system
- The hydraulic pump has a storage reservoir. In case of power failure, the manual level allows the platform to be
operated. To manually operate the platform, push the valve button down (using a screwdriver, for example) and activate
the manual pump.
- If the platform has been locked for a long time (e.g. during winter storage), the hydraulic pressure of the circuit can be
slightly lower.
- The oil level of the pump reservoir must be regularly checked and refilled if needed.
- Climbing onto the platform while it is in operation
must be strictly avoided.
- Make sure the lifting/lowering system is
unobstructed before operating.
- The hydraulic lifting platform can be used for
transportation purposes and for launching and hauling
of boats or heavy floating bodies only, within its
capacity limits. Any other use is dangerous and must
be strictly avoided.
- Maximum load permited on the platform: 350kg
(Load must be uniformly distributed).
- Do not use the platform when under way.
- Make sure that you always sail with the platform in
the raised position.
- Do not use the platform in rough seas.
- The boat's engines must be shut down while the
platform is operated.
- When you leave the boat, be sure to leave the
platform in the raised position.
- Check the platform anodes regularly (see
Chapter: A
NODES
).
- The raised position is the platform's "off" position.
- Use the platform/leave the boat ONLY if the lock
is engaged (platform in 'up' position).
During platform opening or closure:
- Beware of the system's movements to avoid
injuries;
- Never leave children unattended when they are
using the system.
- Wash the platform regularly with clean water.
- The platform's location at the stern of the boat
makes it particularly prone to soiling from the exhaust
gases: clean the fouled areas regularly with a non-
abrasive detergent.
- Check the oil level in the hydraulic unit once a year.
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