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Issued: 2022-08-12
Rev. 2
WARNING!
Paradise Dock & Lift recommends your lift be inspected annually by a qualified
dealer or installer.
Battery Maintenance
Battery issues are the most common reliability issues encountered with hydraulic boatlifts. The
following tips pertain to battery maintenance:
• If a replacement battery is needed, a 12V group 31 marine battery is recommended. The
minimum recommended reserve capacity is 160 amp hours.
• It is recommended that the battery capacity not drop below 50% capacity as a trickle or solar
charge will have difficulty fully recharging.
• The battery may require a trickle charge during the off season or a boost at the beginning and
end of the boating seasons.
• If your battery is not staying charged; install a solar panel trickle charger or an AC trickle
charger, move the solar panel to a sunnier location, boost your battery mid-season, install a
second battery in parallel with the existing battery or check your battery water levels and top
up as necessary with distilled water.
Storage Tips
The following suggestions pertain for when your lift is not in use:
• When storing your boat, the lift should always be in the fully “up over centre” position. If your lift
has a hydraulic leak, the boat will not drop in such a case.
• When not in use, it is recommended that the lift be stored upright so that the bunks remain
clean and the cylinder shafts remain protected from the elements.
• During winter storage, it is recommended that the lift should be removed from the water if the
water freezes. Paradise is not be liable for damage to lifts left during winter in an upright or
down position in frozen water.
• Ensure that the lift is at a height so that waves do not touch the hull when the boat is stored.
Waves may cause damage to the boat or lift the boat off of the lift.
• It is recommended that the power pack be stored indoors during winter months or prolonged
periods without use. Disconnect the quick-connect lines and bring the power pack box indoors.
MAINTENANCE
