PRE-LIFTING CHECKLIST
The lift and related equipment must be thoroughly inspected prior to each use. Only those who have read and understood this
entire manual and related equipment manuals are qualified to do this inspection. This checklist is to be used as a guideline in
conjunction with the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in this manual. It is recommended that the inspection be
maintained as a permanent record.
Ensure the lift installation will clear all power lines and obstructions.
Ensure all structural members of the lift are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity.
Ensure that an electric drive, if used, has been inspected and installed by a certified electrician in accordance with local
electrical codes. A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.) must be installed by your electrician and work properly.
Ensure that any user or dealer installed locking devices have been removed before operating the lift.
Operate the lift first without, and then with, your boat on the platform to test the operation of both the lift and the winch.
Ensure the boat is properly positioned on the lift before doing any raising or lowering.
Ensure the lift is not being used beyond its rated capacity.
Ensure any drain plug is in place on the boat before launching.
Conduct the wire rope inspection procedure described in Chapter 5 at least monthly.
Ensure the leg height has been properly adjusted according to the water depth.
Ensure the frame and platform fastenings are tight.
Ensure the frame is level and square according to the dimensions shown in Figure 3-5, Chapter 3.
Ensure the cable end loops of the load and spreader tubes are fastened as described in platform assembly of Chapter 3.
Ensure the cable studs opposite the cable end loops in the platform assembly are tight. If tightening is needed, follow
the sequence described in Section 3.5 of Chapter 3. Then tighten the jam nuts to the cable nuts to lock the position.
Ensure the winch is securely fastened to vertical leg “A”.
Ensure the handwheel has been attached to the winch hubplate.
Ensure the spinner knob is attached to the handwheel using the preassembled hardware.
Ensure the A-B load tube cable is properly reeved and fastened for correct winch operation.
Ensure winch cable clamp is securing wire rope end to the drum is tight and in good condition.
When facing the front of the handwheel, the wire rope must wind and unwind from the left side of the winch. This reeving
raises the platform when turning the handwheel clockwise and lowers the platform when turning the handwheel
counterclockwise. The brake pawl must click, meaning the brake is operative.
Ensure the plastic caps are installed onto the tops of the vertical legs and the ends of the mid-height horizontal tube on the
(AD) frame side assembly.
