Energy 18 – User Guide
inspected and cleaned. If you see any damage, it is necessary to immediately replace it
with a new one. If you find traces of corrosion, you need to clean the metal part with soft
cloth and polishing paste which you received with the vessel.
Metal equipment can't in any way be cleaned with any scrapers, metal brushes or meshes.
Stainless surfaces
Even the stainless and chrome surfaces are not entirely resistant to corrosion and can
damage during a prolonged exposure to water and especially hoarfrost. It is possible to
prolong the lifespan of the mentioned parts with regular cleaning and adequate
maintenance. When you notice any damage, replace the damaged component with a new
one. Damaged components and equipment on the vessel can present a danger for the
passengers and other participants in traffic.
Cleaning the vessel
As mentioned before, a prolonged exposure to water, dirt and weather damages the vessel
and its equipment. Therefore, it is very important to regularly clean all the components of
the vessel with adequate mild cleaning products and freshwater. The carpets and pillows
must be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. The vessel is made of reinforced fiberglass, which
means that its maintenance and cleaning are not difficult. After cleaning the vessel, it is
also important to apply to the components adequate products (protective creams for
leather, wood, plastic, rubber etc.). Maintaining the vessel is similar to maintaining your
car. It requires regular cleaning.
Never use aggressive cleaning products, such as acids or diluters. In the event
of a warranty claim, for which it would be determined that the components or
the equipment were damaged due to an inadequate maintenance or use of
inadequate cleaning products, the warranty shall not be allowed. The warranty
conditions do not apply for such circumstances.
11.4 Regular servicing
The vessel Energy18 does not require special servicing, it only needs regular cleaning and
maintenance. The same does not apply for the motors and batteries. To know which
regular servicing are needed and in which intervals, please consult the user guides issued
by the manufacturers of the mentioned components.
11.5 Storing the vessel in winter
Storing the vessel in winter, when the vessel is not used for a prolonged time, requires
special preparations. This is also the period when you have the chance to lift the vessel
out of the water and carry out thorough checks and maintenance of the vessel and its
equipment. If the said period is longer, it is also advisable to remove the batteries from the
vessel and store them in a warmer place, where it would also be easier to recharge them,
thus reducing the level of discharge. Before exposing the vessel to the temperatures below
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