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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
The Mat Mover
®
is powered by two (2) electric winches, which develop tremendous
forces. This equipment is to be operated by qualified personnel only to avoid structural
damage or possible injury to the operator and other individuals in the gymnasium.
Caution must be exerted at all times for safety reasons, keeping the following guide-
lines in mind:
1. ONLY authorized, TRAINED personnel are to operate the Mat Mover
®
.
Authorized personnel is defined as an individual (or individuals) who is at least
21 years of age, has witnessed the proper operation of the unit, and is
sanctioned by the facility as being responsible for the operation of the Mat
Mover
®
.
2. The key switch, which controls the Mat Mover
®
, must be flush-mounted on
the wall of a location which is in full view of the operator, and not directly
beneath the equipment.
3. Always make sure the area below the Mat Mover
®
is clear of all individuals
when raising or lowering the unit.
4. The Mat Mover
®
may be raised or lowered by placing the “UP” or “DOWN”
key into the key switch and turning as indicated on the switch cover plate.
The keys that operate the unit should be retained at all times by a designated
authorized person, or be kept in a lockbox. Make sure that the key is never
left in the key switch unattended.