NEVER start navigation if the gangway is not correctly retracted.

The gangway shall be used only by one person at a time; make sure never to exceed the maximum capacity stated by the manufacturer.
Never operate the gangway when someone is passing on it; before activating it and during operation, make sure that no one is within its moving range.
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.

The gangway can be operated only with the hatch fully opened or fully closed.

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

The remote controls are supplied as standard and have an operating range of about 10 m.

In MANUAL mode it is necessary to constantly monitor the position of the gangway during movement since the end of stroke sensors are cut out to collisions and resulting damage to the system or yacht.
It is necessary to check that the gangway is properly aligned with its housing in order to retract it.

All operations must be carried out under the supervision of the operator.

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

RIVA declines all responsibility concerning tampering carried out by third parties on equipment installed in the Shipyard. Such tampering or unauthorized installations will not only immediately void the warranty, but may cause damage to the yacht and injuries to the people on board.
RIVA declines all responsibility concerning periodical maintenance activities scheduled by the Shipyard or by Manufacturers, but not carried out, of equipment/components, for which it is necessary to refer to their own Technical Manuals.

Do not use the gangway as a springboard.

Pay attention to moving parts and to your hands.

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

Never use the gangway to lift persons, even though the same is provided and tested to lift much heavier weights.
Always make sure that the maximum load suggested by the Manufacturer is not exceeded (150 kg) [331 lb].
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.

Never start navigation if the gangway in not correctly retracted. Make sure that the gangway, the swim platform hatch and the swim ladder are correctly closed, before undertaking the navigation.

Never use slippery products for the gangway cleaning.

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.
Should the gangway strike against the shore, it could get seriously damaged.

RIVA declines all responsibility for any accident to persons or damage to property caused by a wrong use of the device.

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.

The check and maintenance operations must be carried out by skilled technicians, instructed about the control unit operating conditions.

The spares must correspond to the requirements established by the Manufacturer, this is obviously ensured with the use of original spares.

Always previously announce the gangway manoeuvring when there are people on the shore.

Always manoeuvre maintaining eye contact with the gangway.

Never manoeuvre the gangway when people are present on the shore within range of the gangway.

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