The gangway is controlled by a hydraulic power unit positioned in the engine room.

NOTE

For further information on use and maintenance, please refer to the manufacturer’s manual.

CAUTION

Use and suggest to passengers comfortable shoes and eventually help them with the boarding.

CAUTION

Never use slippery products for the gangway cleaning.

WARNING

Never jump on the gangway.

DANGER

Never use the gangway to lift persons, even though the same is provided and tested to lift high loads.
Always make sure that the maximum load suggested by the Manufacturer is not exceeded.

CAUTION

Always pay the utmost attention to the movements of the gangway; in case of emergency, press any button of the remote control or of the panel to stop the gangway.

The gangway is housed in the engine room on the starboard side and exits the staircase that accesses the stern cockpit.
The movement of the gangway is assisted and allows it to be extended or retracted. Once the gangway is removed, the free end can be raised or lowered to adapt the trim to the height of the shore.

The gangway movement control panel is positioned in the cockpit.
The functions are to be performed by holding down the respective panel button. The gangway can also be operated from the radio remote control.
On the aft transom there is a photocell detecting the signal sent by the radio control and transferring it to the hydraulic control unit.
The radio control must be directed towards the photocell and no obstacles must stay in their way.

DANGER

Never operate the gangway when someone is passing nearby. When walking on the gangway, be cautious and keep hold to the handrail; as it is made of rope, it cannot be considered a rigid and safe support, but simply a help to keep balance.

DANGER

Do not navigate with the gangway incorrectly stowed away. Ensure that the gangway, garage hatch and stern platform are properly closed before navigation.

CAUTION

The hydraulic gangway, even if easy manoeuvrable, might damage people and things. Its use is recommended only to well experienced people.

DANGER

Be careful of moving parts and hands.

MAINTENANCE

At least once a week carry out the washing with fresh water and an accurate cleaning.
At least once a month:

Check the oil level in the control unit, when necessary top-up;
Check the possible presence of oil leaks and bleeding;
Check the operation of the emergency pump;
Check the possible presence of corrosion;
Grease the pulley gliding races of the steel cable.

At least once every six months:

Grease the swivel pins and the gliding sleeves;
Tighten the locking bolts.

CAUTION

Always check for the correct gangway position from the shore.
Never jump on the gangway.

CAUTION

Position the gangway in such a way that it cannot touch the shore, either because of the normal yacht swinging or of the tide change.
If the gangway should strike against the shore, it could get seriously damaged.

CAUTION

Do not use the gangway as a springboard.

CAUTION

In order not to compromise the seals, flush the box without allowing pressurised water to enter.

11.4 GANGWAY SYSTEM