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PLEASE NOTE: This is perhaps the most dangerous part of the entire chairlift ride. After the
retention strap is released
you
could fall off the chair!!! If you forget to unclip the retention strap,
you
could be dragged by the chair and dangled from the chair as it heads down the mountain.
P
AY ATTENTION
!
7. Unloading:
Push off the chair. Once off the chair, the chassis will smoothly settle down to the ski position. Ski
away and enjoy. Again, we emphasize that you adjust your technique to your skill level and
conditions of each chairlift. Some skiers unload with the lift at full speed, some at slower speed, and
some request a stop.
8. Balancing your bi-ski:
Balancing your ski is the process of finding your optimal center of balance. Factors like your upper
body mass, atrophied or amputated limbs affect the center of balance. Some programs have trained
instructors that will balance you on the Bi-Unique before going on the slopes. We recommend that
you first set up the bi-ski by centering the chassis and skiers in the top brackets of the ski mechanism.
Once you are skiing the unit should smoothly respond to your movements. If the front or rear slides
out you will need to shift your weight toward the end that is sliding out. After stopping, release the
skewers and move the upper chassis toward the end that slid out. It may take several runs to find the
correct spot.
9. Fixed Outriggers:
Insert fixed outrigger assembly into rear mainframe rail, align holes, insert bolt and tighten wing nut.
Use the 6 mm Allen wrench provided to adjust skis to the desired height. New individually adjustable
fixed outriggers have 2 clamps per side. Adjust and tighten per your needs. We recommend that they
be used in tethered training sessions. They may get in the way if you try to ski behind holding the
handrail of the bi-ski.
10. Hydraulic Pump:
Flip valve handle forward. Grab pump handle and pump approximately 25-30 times or until ski
doesn’t move any higher. The jack has a release valve that only allows it to go up a prescribed
distance. If the rear of the seat doesn’t rise the full 19 inches, you probably have insufficient oil. The
oil level should be to the height of the oil filler hole with the jack in the down position. Remove
rubber plug, check oil level and add 5-weight hydraulic oil as needed to fill. Routine maintenance
involves making sure there are no leaks and changing the oil at the end of the ski season if moisture is
detected in oil.
We highly recommend storing your Bi-Unique upright
. Hanging from the ceiling
or storing it upside down have been the main causes of pump oil leakage/ loss. These jacks were
designed to be used in the upright position.
11. T-Handle:
Simply position T-handle in the desired location and tighten the clamp with the 3/16-inch Allen
wrench provided.
12. Mounting and Changing Skis:
To Dismount: Pushdowns on the ski retaining spring and tap/push the ski forward. The ski is released.
To Mount: Line up ski brackets under and in front of front and rear feet. Press down on retaining
spring and tap/slide the ski to rear until the retaining spring snaps in place. Skis are now locked in
place.
We offer ski mounting bracket kits so that you can quickly change to different or spare
skis.
