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Raising the Tower:
Step 1: Gently raise the tower forward until it reaches its highest level.
Step 2: With your other hand, on one side fold the Axis logo plate upward until it is in the fully
raised position. (It remains attached to the tower base.)
Step 3: Standing to the side nearest to the leg in which the first two (2) knobs will be installed,
and with one hand, hold the upper hoop bar in a steady position.
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 until it is in the fully raised position.
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 location for driving.
Step 8: Return any board racks outward to their normal location.
Models: The Grey Skull tower is standard on all Axis models. It can be deleted by the pur-
chaser at the time of order. Due to the complexity of mounting the tower, and how critical it is to
the boat's stability that it be mounted in the proper location, as well as the requirements for any
electrical wiring, Axis does not recommend the addition of a tower and tower accessories after
the boat has been delivered. Adding any tower other than an Axis-built tower to a boat will void
the warranty.
Optional Toggle Latch:
On boats equipped with the optional toggle latch, during operation, the toggle switch must
be secured on each side as shown in following photos.
pinching fingers, hands or parts of the body.
The photos on the following page show 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 position. The tower's weight could cause loss of control, resulting in damage to the
boat or potential injury to person(s).
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Owners
Manual
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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.
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
A second person to assist in raising or lowering the tower is strongly
recommended. Due to the weight and angle of the tower, a lone indi-
vidual could lose control, resulting in damage to the boat, which is not
covered under warranty, and/or injury to people in the tower's range
of movement.