Axis Wake Research A20 - Tower, Canvas & Accessories

In boats equipped with the Salt Water package, ethylene glycol runs through the heater core. In non-
salt condions, the heater must be drained prior to storage or even brief periods of the boat exposed to
cold temperatures, or damage will occur. This is addressed in the Care and Maintenance secon of this
Owner’s Manual.
Also note that air coming through the vents may be cool inially, depending on whether the engine has
warmed up. The hot water to heat the heater core is pulled from the engine. Therefore, the engine must
be running in order to have warm air ow from the heater. Allow a reasonable period for the air to warm.
However, if it has not warmed aer several minutes, it may signal an issue with the heater system. This will
require aenon from an authorized Axis dealer’s service department.
Never operate the heater within a confined space. This includes
with a canvas cover over the cockpit or bow area, with the stern
of the boat in a shallow area, or at the dock/shore with other
boats or docks close by. Any situation in which exhaust fumes
are trapped or limited in disbursement could result in carbon monoxide fumes within
the deck. Carbon monoxide poisoning is addressed in the Safety section of this Owner’s
Manual, and should be avoided.
Models: (Oponal) A three-outlet heater is available on all models. A dual heater with accordion hoses
is available on the A24.
TOWER, CANVAS & ACCESSORIES
The tower on all Axis models is the Grey Skull. The Grey
Skull can be raised to its full height for extraordinary boang
enjoyment, or lowered for
towing and storage, or for
bridge clearance while on
the water.
Lowering the
Tower:
Step 1: Prior to lowering
the tower, fold any board
racks inward.
Step 2: Slide the helm
seat all the way forward and rotate the seat so that it faces a.
Step 3: On each interior side of the tower legs are two knobs. On
the helm (driver’s side) of the tower, simply unscrew both knobs.
Place the knobs in a secure locaon (we suggest using the same
locaon repeatedly so the knobs will be easy to nd), such as the
glove box or a cup holder.
Step 4: Aer the knobs are removed, fold the Axis logo plate inward
unl it is in the fully lowered posion. (It will sll be aached to the
tower base.)
Step 5: On the opposite side, while holding the overhead hoop bar
to steady it, unscrew both knobs and place in a secure locaon.
Make sure you hold onto the top bar to prevent it from falling in case the side place comes
loose.
Step 6: Aer the knobs are removed, do not rotate the Axis logo plate yet. Slightly li the overhead
hoop bar to relieve pressure on the leg.
Step 7: With your other hand, now fold the Axis logo plate inward unl it is in the
fully lowered posion. (It will sll be aached to the tower base.)
Step 8: Gently lower the tower toward the a unl it reaches its lowest level.
2016 Axis Wake Research Owner’s Manual . . . Page 2-36
GREY SKULL
TOWER
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 & 5
Step 4 & 6
Step 8