Meridian 490 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 1: Welcome Aboard! 490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual
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Yacht Lifting
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Always follow the lift equipment’s instructions and requirements.
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When lifting your yacht, always position the lifting slings at the port and starboard lifting sling label positions, as
shown in the illustration.
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Lifting slings can slip on the hull, which could cause serious injury or death.
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Reduce the risk of sling slippage by ALWAYS securing the lifting slings together
BEFORE lifting.
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PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER lift your yacht using the cleats.
WARNI N G! !
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Water in the bilge can shift and change the balance of the load.
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If water is present in the bilge, pump the water out of the bilge areas BEFORE lifting
your yacht.
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PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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When lifting any boat, ALWAYS use a spreader bar.
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The spreader bar MUST be equal to the width of the boat at each lifting point.
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Make sure your yacht remains level during lifting. Engines can be damaged by water inges-
tion if the stern is lifted higher than the bow.
CAUTI ON !