The guillotine gate at Baits Bite Lock is not working. Why?
The slackers on the downstream v-doors must be shut fully in order for the guillotine gate to work. This safety cut-out ensures that both sets of gates cannot be opened at the same time and prevents the river from being drained accidentally. Check that the ‘slackers shut’ light is illuminated. The guillotine gate also has a time delay when being raised. It will open for approximately 4 seconds and then the motor will cut out even if you continue pressing the gate raise button. The time delay light will be illuminated for approximately 3 minutes to allow the lock to fill at a safe and constant rate. When this light goes off, you may recommence the lifting procedure by pressing the gate raise button. Ensure that your vessel is secured and fend it off the lock walls and other vessels as there will be some turbulence when the gate is raised.
