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WATER SPORTS TOW PYLON SAFETY
WARNING
IMPROPER USE OF TOWER MAY OVERSTRESS THE TOWER,
IMBALANCE THE BOAT OR ALLOW THE TOW ROPE TO CONTACT
PASSENGERS POTENTIALLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
DO NOT
• Tow more than one (1) person at a time
• Tow parasails, kites, inflatable towables or other watercraft
• Allow passengers to sit behind rope attachment point when tower is in use
• Fold or remove tower without assistance
• Use the tower of bolts are loose or missing
• Use tower if tower shows any signs of stress
DO
• Before each use check to be certain all bolts are tight and in place
• Before each use check to be certain tower has no signs of stress
• Watch for low bridges and hanging obstacles
• Watch for electrical lines that may come in contact with the tower
• Make certain your vision and line of sight are unobstructed
• Ensure proper use of tower to avoid over stressing tower or unbalancing boat
• Make certain tow rope does not contact any passengers.
WARNING
CHECK TIGHTNESS OF FIXTURES, DO NOT EXCEED ONE (1) PERSON
OR 300 LBS, USE CORRECT TOW ROPE
FAILURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, READ OWNER’S
MANUAL.
Improper use of the tow pylon can overstress the pylon, imbalance the boat
or allow the tow rope to come into contact with passengers.
• DO NOT use the tow pylon for towing parasails, kites or other watercraft.
• DO NOT tow more than one person at a time or exceed a load of 300
lbs (136 kg).
• DO NOT allow passengers to sit behind the tow pylon when it is in use.
• Check that the tow pylon is secure before every use.
The tow pylon is designed for towing a wakeboard or a ski device only.
Misuse of the tow-point can cause death or serious injury. The pylon was
designed for water sports only. DO NOT use the parasailing, kite flying,
towing other watercraft and/or using pylon extensions. DO NOT sit behind
(aft) the pylon when tow pylon is in use.
The water sports tow pylon is manufactured from high-strength aluminum
alloy, engineered for durability. The tow pylon is rated to tow one person and
not to exceed the weight of 300 lbs (136 kg). If the load limit is exceeded
or becomes loose when towing, the tow pylon could separate from the boat.
If the pylon separates from the boat and because of its mass, it could
become a missile hazard and strike someone, causing death or serious
injury.
Make sure the tow pylon is secured to the boat before each use and the
tower is tight. Tow pylons can loosen over time, and must be inspected and
tightened before every use. If the tow pylon is loose when towing, it could
separate from the boat.
Although pylon extensions and barefoot booms have become popular
additions to many tournament inboards, most boat manufacturers object
and oppose the use of any pylon extension, whether up or to the side of
any of their products. The use of pylon extensions can alter the handling
characteristics of the boat, possibly resulting in dangerous instability, which
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