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SAFETY
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Our Reimann & Georger Corporation Marine Products HL Tritoon Lift is designed to lift boat by tritoons rather than deck
and aid in proper positioning of boat on the lift. Your Tritoon Lift is well designed and well built. However, like any other
equipment, it can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read
this manual and your related Vertical Lift manual, and related equipment manuals thoroughly before installing this kit and
operating your lift to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your
equipment.
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
EQUIPMENT 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
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL THIS KIT AND OPERATE THE LIFT WITHOUT READING BOTH THIS
MANUAL AND YOUR HYDRAULIC LIFT MANUAL. 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.
Do not install this kit without first replacing any damaged or defective parts.
2.
The Tritoon kit does not increase the rated capacity of the lift. Never use the lift beyond its rated capacity. This can
damage the kit assembly, lift, and/or boat with resulting serious personal injury.
3.
Never try using any part of this kit in an application for which it was not designed.
4.
Do not weld or otherwise modify any part of this kit. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the lift and
void the warranty.
5.
Do not try installing the tritoon brackets or bumpers with the weight of the boat on the lift. This can cause equipment
damage and/or personal injury.
6.
The following precautions must be observed when lifting any part of this equipment:
a.
Be sure of your footing.
b.
Bend your knees and lift with your legs.
c.
Hold the equipment section close to your body when lifting.
7.
After the Tritoon kit is installed, the safety checks in Steps 8 through 25 must be performed on your lift prior to
operation. Details on these checks are given in your vertical lift manual.
