11.4.1 Gangway handling

The gangway is housed on the starboard side of the engine room and comes out of stair which gives access to the stern cockpit, through the opening of a stanchion step.
The gangway handling is power steered and allows extending or retracting it. Once the gangway has been extracted, it is possible to lift or to lower the free end in order to adapt its trim to the shore height.

Gangway controls

The control panel for gangway handling is located in the stern cockpit.
The operations are to be performed by keeping the relevant panel button pressed. The gangway can also be operated from the radio remote control.

Automatic extraction
Automatic retraction
Telescopic extraction
Telescopic retraction
Lower
Raise

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

Never start navigation if the gangway in not correctly retracted.
Make sure that the gangway, the garage hatch and the swim ladder are correctly closed, before undertaking the 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.
Should the gangway strike against the shore, it could get seriously damaged.

CAUTION

Do not use the gangway as a springboard.

CAUTION

To avoid compromising the seals, perform the wash, avoiding that in the box enters water pressure.