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Raising the Tower:
Step 1: Gently raise the tower forward unl it reaches its highest level.
Step 2: With your other hand, on one side fold the Axis logo plate upward unl it is in the fully
raised posion. (It remains aached to the tower base.)
Step 3: Standing to the side nearest to the leg in which the rst two (2) knobs will be installed,
and with one hand, hold the upper hoop bar in a steady posion.
Step 4: Align the holes on the tower leg and reinstall the knobs on that side of the tower.
Step 5: On the other side, fold the Axis logo plate upward unl it is in the fully raised posion.
Step 6: Align the holes on the tower leg and reinstall the other two knobs.
Step 7: Swivel the helm seat forward and slide it back to the preferred locaon for driving.
Step 8: Return any board racks outward to their normal locaon.
Models Available: The Grey Skull tower is standard on all Axis models. It can be deleted by the purchaser
at the me of order. Due to the complexity of mounng the tower, and how crical it is to the boat’s stability
that it be mounted in the proper locaon, as well as the requirements for any electrical wiring, Axis does not
recommend the addion of a tower and tower accessories aer the boat has been delivered. Adding any
tower other than an Axis-built tower to a boat will void the warranty. If Axis tower accessories are added
to the tower aer the build process, it may be necessary to upgrade the internal tower shock absorbers
to accept the addional weight and perform as designed. This kind of upgrade should be done only by an
authorized Axis dealer.
Adding any tower to an Axis boat other than a Axis-built tower will void the
warranty. Due to the complexity of adding a tower, the stresses on the deck
and the potential for injury if the tower fails, Axis strongly discourages the
addition of a post-boat-construction tower. If Axis tower accessories are
added to the tower after the build process, it may be necessary to upgrade the
internal tower shock absorbers to accept the additional weight and perform as designed.
This kind of upgrade should be done only by an authorized Axis dealer.
Oponal Toggle Latch:
On boats equipped with the oponal toggle latch, during operaon, the toggle switch must be secured
on each side as shown.
Always ensure that the toggle latch on each side is secure prior to any
outing. If a latch is left unsecured, the tower will become unstable and could
fall on individuals, or become dislodged while towing if the tower is upright.
In opening and closing the toggle latch, take care to avoid pinching fingers,
hands or parts of the body.
The photos at right
demonstrate how
the toggle works.
To secure it, reverse
the steps.
To raise or lower the tower, Axis strongly recommends a second person to help steady the tower into
posion. The tower’s weight could cause loss of control, resulng in damage to the boat or potenal injury
to person(s).
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