USE & PERFORMANCE OF YOUR ABJET
®
TENDER
Read the recommendations below before launching your
boat. Be sure to understand the information given in this
manual. Any improper operation could jeopardize the
operation of the equipment included in the boat or cause
severe injuries or death.
The ABJET® inflatable boat can be used in many ways and can
give you endless enjoyment. Nevertheless, its maintenance
and performance depends on a number of factors that are
important to be considered by the owner/user which include
the following:
The Operator of the boat must: be competent, have a clear
understanding of the owner’s manual and safety labels,
know how to operate the boat correctly and have the
license required under the law. Never exceed the maximum
weight capacity. All passengers must wear an appropriate
buoyancy element. Never operate the boat under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. Always attach the safety
lanyard. The minimum recommended age to operate the
boat is 16.
1.
Correct & Balanced Inflation:
Keeping the tube properly inflated is a key factor for
controlling the correct operation of the boat. It is important to
know that:
a.
The buoyancy chamber should be inflated to a pressure
of about 0,2 bar (3 Psi).
b.
The inflation varies with temperature; even 1
°C
difference
will cause the pressure to vary by about 0,003 bar (0,045
psi).
This pressure variation takes place as a result of temperature
changes, without indicating the air tightness of the buoyancy
chambers being at fault. Furthermore, the pressure will drop
when the boat is launched. It is therefore advisable to reinstate
the correct pressure with the hand pump after the boat has
been launched or after it has been used for a few minutes.
2.
Load Distribution:
As a general rule, the load of a boat should be distributed
along the center line and towards the rear of the boat.
Remember, this in connection with diving bottles and other
heavy items.
Small items and light equipment will normally be stowed
towards the rear.
Remember to protect the tube tissue from sharp objects,
roughness or rubbing (sand is an excellent abrasive).
In heavy seas and brisk winds, the load should be moved.
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