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SAFETY
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products Canopy has been engineered to provide long term boat protection
and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built canopy kit can
malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual and
related equipment manuals thoroughly before installing your canopy to provide maximum safety for all personnel, and to
get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS CANOPY WITHOUT STUDYING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND THE
MANUAL FOR THE LIFT ONTO WHICH IT IS BEING MOUNTED. FAILURE TO DO THIS
CAN LEAD TO EQUIPMENT MISUSE WITH RESULTING DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY. CONTACT YOUR RGC
MARINE DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS.
1.2
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others or cause property damage. The safety
messages or signal words for product safety signs are
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol and is defined as follows:
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
cause death or serious injury. This
safety message is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-damage-only accidents.
1.3
CANOPY SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that could cause injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes
illegible, contact a Reimann & Georger Corporation dealer for a replacement.
1.4
CANOPY SAFETY RULES
1.
Do not install the canopy if it shows any signs of damage.
2.
Do not weld or otherwise modify any part of the canopy kit. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of
the canopy installation and void the warranty.
3.
Immediately replace any parts found to be defective.
4.
Do not use any part of the canopy kit for anything other than its designed purpose.
5.
Do not try to install the canopy under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
6.
Ensure that the lift frame is level and square before installing the canopy.
7.
Do not install the canopy in rough water conditions.
8.
Keep people and pets clear during installation of the canopy.
