10.5 BIMINI

Your yacht is equipped with an electrohydraulic bimini to provide shelter for the cockpit area.
The electrohydraulic unit that controls bimini movement is located in the technical room.
To open/close the bimini, activate the relevant circuit breaker on the main electrical panel.

The bimini is moved by pressing and holding the button on the helm position; movement is accompanied by an acoustic signal.

NOTE

Do not use products containing solvents to clean the bimini canvas as these may compromise the canvas surface treatments.

NOTE

The function of the bimini is to provide protection from the sun; remove any water deposits that may form on the bimini immediately. Any water remaining between the mounts for an extended period of time can cause dirt and the permanent deformation of the fabric due to the added weight.

CAUTION

During bimini positioning, guests must remain seated on the sofas of the cockpit to avoid the possibility that any loss of balance might lead them to grab parts of the bimini not designed to resist abnormal stresses.

DANGER

During the opening / closing phase, the captain must take care to ensure that guests are not present in hazardous areas, particularly within the bimini’s range of motion.

DANGER

Release the bimini completely by holding down the appropriate button and stop only in case of emergency or hazard.

DANGER

Be careful not to place hands in the bimini cavity during closure.

CAUTION

Never open the bimini during navigation.
Only open when the yacht is stationary so as to avoid a “sail effect”, which could damage the structure or cause injury to persons.
Do not open the bimini in adverse weather conditions.

CAUTION

Never press the bimini closing button without removing the fore and aft fastening straps.

CAUTION

When washing the yacht, never direct high-pressure water jets onto the canvas surfaces as doing so may deform the seams.

NOTE

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

Bimini system diagram