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4.
Contact your authorized dealer if the winch mechanism fails to perform as described in this section. Do NOT tamper
with the winch mechanism.
4.3
RAISING AND LOWERING THE PLATFORM
1.
Raise the platform by turning the handwheel clockwise. The self-activating brake mechanism will hold the platform at
any desired height.
2.
Platform should be raised a minimum of 1 foot between bottom of boat and highest potential water table height for your
geographic area.
3.
Lower the platform by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Do not continue lowering the platform after the boat
floats freely from the platform. Excessive winch cable slack may cause cable, lift, and winch damage.
4.
Keep fingers and clothing clear of all moving parts. Keep people clear during operation of the lift.
5.
Never allow people in the boat any time it is suspended above the water on the lift.
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND OR WALK ON THE LIFT PLATFORM WHILE IT IS IN ANY RAISED
POSITION. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
6.
Check the lift periodically for frayed cables and/or binding pulleys.
7.
When using a power drive, avoid sudden stops.
4.4
SECURING LIFT WHEN NOT IN USE
At the end of operation, secure the lift to prevent unauthorized use. Proceed as follows:
1.
Raise the platform to the desired height.
2.
Padlock the handwheel to the post or lock out your power drive to prevent unauthorized use when your boat lift is
unattended.
