Owners and Installation

Manual

Hydraulic

Swim Platform Lift

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions

Manual Identification

Lift Operating Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

Service and Support

Transparent Drawings

Warranty

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Warnings and Cautions

Throughout this publication, Warnings and Cautions

(accompanied by the International Hazard Symbols)

are used to alert the owner or installer to special

instructions concerning a particular service or

operation that may be hazardous if preformed

incorrectly or carelessly

WarningRisk of Injury or Damage

to person or Property

Caution Danger is present,

exercise extreme caution

NoticeInformation that needs

special attention

A WARNING TO YOU:

INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT IF YOU IGNORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

It is important that any & all operators familiarize themselves with this manual prior to using the Nautical-Lift system.

For use by adults only. Never operate the Nautical-Lift system while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never load your Nautical-Lift system beyond its rated capacity! Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts. Turn the power supply off and remove the control pendant to the Nautical-Lift while the system

is not in use. Always secure the Nautical-Lift system and the tender while underway. A safety latch is

provided for this purpose. Cable-downs or straps must be used to secure the tender. Do not launch or retrieve the tender in rough sea conditions. Check to be sure that the area around and below the tender handling zone is clear of all per-

sonnel before raising or lowering any objects with the lift. Do not lift people or objects over people.

WARNING: RISK OF SLIP AND TRIPPING EXIST

The moving Swim platform and Integrated Cradles pose both a hazard of slipping on a wet surface as well as tripping on protruding objects.

Use appropriate care when standing on the Swim platform.

WARNING: KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS

A risk of severe crushing injury exists. Keep hands, feet and hair clear of all apparatus below the Swim platform.

NAUTICAL-LIFT SYSTEM OPERATIONS MANUAL

OPERATIONS MANUAL

TAILLIFT

REVISION July 2011

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Lift Serial Number:

Rated system Capacity:

Assembly & Test Technician:

Quality Control Inspection:

Reviewed By:

Date of Test and Inspection:

Operating Instructions

NAUTICAL-LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAXIMUM CAPACITY 850 POUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED 550 POUNDS ON ANY

ONE ARM.

LOWERING THE SWIMPLATFORM:

1. Read and understand this owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the equipment, its components, and the locations of the following components: Panel Electrical Breaker Hydraulic Power Unit Remote Controller Receptacles Kill switch.

2. Turn power "ON" to the NAUTICAL-LIFT system at the panel electrical breaker. A power switch may be installed at the helm of the vessel for this purpose.

3. Remove all of the cable-downs and/or other deck attachment gear from the tender. Remove any materials that may have been stowed inside of the tender, not necessary for the safe operation of the tender. Pump or drain off any water that may have accumulated in the bilge of the tender. Remember to re-install the drain plug!

4. The Nautical-Lift is supplied with a Lift Override Switch. This momentary type rocker switch is typically located in an area (bulkhead or locker) convenient to the operation of the lift. This switch may be used in lieu of the wireless control to operate the Nautical-Lift System.

5. Press Lift Down. The hydraulic latch-release cylinders will sequence and cause the latch levers to raise and mechanically release the swim platform. This is an automatic function.

7. When ready to continue lowering the swim platform, look and listen for swimmers under or near the aft area of your vessel. When clear, depress Lift Down on your controller and lower the Swim platform into the water. It will stop automatically when the two hydraulic cylinders reach the end of their stroke.

8. Float the watercraft/tender off of the cradles, and clear of the Swim Platform. Start the watercraft/tenders engine and motor away once clear of the Swim platform.

9. Raise the swim platform back out of the water into its latched and stowed position.

CAUTION!

NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOTOR ON TO OR MOTOR OFF OF THE SUBMERGED SWIMPLATFORM! DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TENDER/WATERCRAFT AND

THE SWIMPLATFORM MAY OCCUR.

CAUTION!

NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOTOR ON TO OR MOTOR OFF OF THE SUBMERGED SWIMPLATFORM! DAMAGE TO BOTH THE TENDER/WATERCRAFT AND

THE SWIMPLATFORM MAY OCCUR.

DO NOT ALLOW THE SWIMPLATFORM TO REMAIN IN THE DOWN POSITION. AFTER THE WATERCRAFT OR TENDER HAS BEEN REMOVED RAISE THE PLATFORM OUT OF THE WATER. THE LARGE SURFACE AREA OF

THE SWIMPLATFORM WILL SLAP THE WATER AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TAIL-LIFT SYSTEM AND OR TO THE VESSELS TRANSOM. DEPOY AND RETRIEVE IN CALM WATER ONLY. USE GOOD JUDGEMENT, AS

THE PLATFORM BECOMES A HUGE STABILIZING FIN WHEN SUBMERGED.

NAUTICAL-LIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAXIMUM CAPACITY 850 POUNDS, NOT TO EXCEED 550 POUNDS ON ANY ONE

ARM.

RAISING THE SWIMPLATFORM:

1. Read and understand this owners manual. Familiarize yourself with the equipment, its components, and the locations of the following components: Panel Electrical Breaker Hydraulic Power Unit Remote Controller Receptacles Kill switch.

2. Turn power "on" to the NAUTICAL-LIFT system at the panel electrical breaker. A power switch may be installed at the helm of the vessel for this purpose.

3. The Nautical-Lift is supplied with a Lift Override Switch. This momentary type rocker switch is typically located in an area (bulkhead or locker) convenient to the operation of the lift. This switch may be used in lieu of the wireless control to operate the Nautical-Lift System.

4. Float the watercraft/tender over the cradles, onto the Swim Platform

5. Press Lift Up and raise the Swim Platform a few inches. Allow the watercraft / tender to settle into the cradles. Check to see that the hull of the watercraft / tender is seated in the cradles properly.

6. Press Lift Up and raise the Swim Platform to its full up position. The Swim Platform will stop automatically when all the way up. An audible click may be heard as the safety latch drops into place.

7. Remove the remote control from its receptacle (if provided), and stow away properly in a dry location.

8. Turn power to the Nautical-Lift System off at the breaker or Kill Switch.

Maintenance

Instructions

NAUTICAL-LIFT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Nautical Structures Nautical-Lift System, Transom Lift installed on your Sport Yacht is the result of years of product research and development, and represents the current state of the art in transom lift technology. The materials used in the construction of the Nautical-Lift System are proven to be the best suitable for the harsh environment in which it lives. Yet as with all marine mechanical structures, regular maintenance is required to ensure long life and trouble-free performance.

POINTS OF MAINTENANCE:

Maintain the stainless steel structure under the Swim Platform in a clean condition. When

manufactured underwater running-gear paint was applied to the stainless steel structure. This is not an anti-fouling paint. It is recommended that anti-fouling paint be applied to all surfaces at and below the waterline. This will allow easy removal of any marine growth that develops on the structure. Periodically scrape or brush growth from the structure.

CAUTION: When painting this equipment, paint ONLY the portion of cylinder rod that remains

exposed when the system is in the fully stowed position. Also, do not paint the zinc anodes or the area under the zinc anodes. Maintain the bottom paint on the Nautical-Lift System. This should be done on an as needed basis, generally no more frequently than the maintenance of the bottom paint on your Yacht.

IMPORTANT: Maintain the anodes on each frame in adequate condition. The zinc anodes should

be checked monthly. The anodes will deteriorate over time, and when degraded a replacement will bolt in place. Use Campco, No. A24, 4-3/4 x 2 x 3/4 Zinc Plate. This may be ordered from Nautical Structures, or on-line via the Internet from Nautical Structures service department Service@Nautical-structures.com. Also, the main zinc anode on the transom of the vessel should be bonded to the lift system frames. This anode should be checked on a monthly basis. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE ZINC ANODES ON THE LIFT OR THE VESSEL COULD RESULT IN GALVANIC CORROSION AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

Inspect your Nautical-Lift System frequently. Inspect the stainless steel hydraulic lines and fittings

for any signs of corrosion and leaking. Replace the external hydraulic lines at the first sign of detrimental corrosion. (A patina of brown surface corrosion is normal and is not an indicator of detrimental corrosion). If any signs of hydraulic oil seepage are visible, carefully tighten the hex fitting