Power Tower

Equipment Operation

POWER TOWER

As an option the Power Tower h i n g e s f o r w a r d f o r t i g h t overhead clearances such as bridges and restricted storage situations. The tower features a fi berglass f r a m e wo r k w i t h ove r h e a d lights, all around navigation light and/or ski pylon. For highway towing the P o w e r To w e r s h a l l b e upright and all canvas stowed in their dedicated boots. All attached canvas and bow hardware shall be checked for tightness before and after towing. Cockpit carpet shall be rolled up and stored in a dedicated cockpit dry fl oor locker.

Note that the Power Tower may have a full enclosure available as an option. Be sure to roll and not fold any canvas pieces that may be part of this package since the clear window style pieces may be damaged when folded.

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Bimini Top/Sunshade Zipped In Boot

Typical Power Tower Canvas Shown In Booted Cruise Position

Typical Power Tower Shown In (Bridge) Full Forward Position

Equipment Operation

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The Power Tower can be hinged forward for clearance purposes. Normally one of the switches at the helm area is designated as arch or tower. It connects to a lift motor and a set of hydraulic rams that raise or lower the Power Tower when the switch is activated. Make sure the operator and all aboard read and understand the above warning. Before energizing the arch switch. Explain to all passengers that they must maintain a safe distance from the tower hinge mechanisms located at the base of the power tower on the deck. As the operator energizes the switch to hinge the tower forward visually monitor the port and starboard deck to ensure all passengers body parts are clear of the hinge mechanism. This same procedure applies for lowering the mechanism to the original position.

The Power Tower features an actuator control box. T his component is located in the aft starboard storage compartment under the hatch area. T h e u n i t p r ov i d e s ove r c u r r e n t protection through a set of breakers on the face of the actuator box. Facing the box the left reset breaker protects the port power tower lift actuator. The center reset breaker protects the starboard power tower

lift actuator. The far right breaker protects the entire circuit wiring. If the Power Tower fails to raise check the box for an “open” breaker. Always fi nd the cause of an open breaker situation before resetting the device.