Basic lift Operating Tips and Guidelines
Before using your ShoreStation lift read the Owner’s Manual for detailed operation instructions and safety information. Here are some basic guidelines to follow:
Know the maximum capacity of your lift.
It is important not to exceed the maximum carrying capacity of your lift. Overloading it could cause mechanical failure and serious personal injury. Be especially cautious of lifts without canopies because the boat’s weight could greatly increase during a rainstorm and exceed the lift’s capacity.
Never board a boat while it is raised on the lift.
Before boarding, always lower the lift so the boat is almost floating free, but still stabilized by the platform.
Do not let children play on or around the lift.
Children should only be allowed near the lift with adult supervision.
Properly positioning the boat on the lift.
When positioning the boat on the platform, be sure the lower unit of the boat is solidly against the lift’s motor stop before raising. This will prevent the boat from moving as it is raised. Craft with inboard motors require a front-end boat stop on the lift. This option protects your strut and prop from striking the lift frame during loading. Both the front-end boat stop and the load guides function best when the platform is lowered just enough to allow your craft to float off the lift.
Use caution during maintenance and repairs.
During maintenance or repairs always remove the boat from the lift and be sure the platform is fully lowered. Set the wheel lock in the “locked” position and do not reach through the wheel at any time.
When oiling the winch chain, be careful that no oil falls on the clutch plates. This will reduce the braking action of the self-energizing clutch.
NEVER work on a boat while it is in the lift.
Checking and adjusting lift cables
Be sure the lift cables are adjusted with no slack at the lowest position. Check the cables periodically for fraying; if this occurs, replace it immediately.
Level installation is important.
Make sure the lift is installed level. Out-of-level installation may cause lift hang up and serious personal injury.
For added safety, always lock your lift.
Always lock your lift when it is unattended for any period of time. This protects both you and your boating equipment.