The gangway s controlled by a multifunction 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 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.

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.

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.

10.2 GANGWAY SYSTEM