Meridian 490 Pilothouse, Owner'S Manual

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490 Pilothouse • Owner’s Manual Chapter 7: Deck Equipment
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Davit
PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Davit load NOT to exceed 750 lbs.
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Water is heavy. Lifting a dinghy to drain its bilge may exceed the davit’s load limit. NEVER
lift with water or loose objects inside.
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NEVER use the davit with a faulty cable or any damaged parts.
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NEVER use the davit in extreme weather or sea conditions.
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NEVER use the davit while your yacht is underway.
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Allow ONLY trained and responsible persons to use the davit.
WARNI NG!
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PERSONAL INJURY, FALLING HAZARD!
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ALWAYS lock the davit in the upright position BEFORE use.
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NEVER allow passengers (including pets) in a suspended boat. Falling from
a suspended boat may cause injury or death.
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NEVER lift people or lift objects over people. Clear the area around and
beneath the lifting area BEFORE using the davit.
WARNI NG! !
PERSONAL INJURY, FALLING HAZARD.
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ALWAYS rotate the davit arm slowly. Rotating the davit arm too fast could cause the davit
arm to swing out of control.
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Deck surface may become wet and slippery. Use caution when launching and retrieving your
dinghy.
WARNI NG!
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PERSONAL INJURY and/or PRODUCT or PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD!
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NEVER alter the davit structure in any way.
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NEVER wrap lines around arms or hands.
CAUTI ON !
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BEFORE using the davit, read the warnings on the previous page, familiarize yourself with
the davit and its components, and read all information in this section.
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The davit does NOT have a separate operation manual.
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Since lifting bridles are unique to each type of dinghy they are not supplied by Meridian.
Contact your dealer or supplier to obtain the correct bridle.
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