Aquaglide Crossfire 1, Owner'S Manual

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Product Instructions and Warnings
Watersports can be safe and fun for all levels of enthusiasts. The Opera-
tor’s Manual is presented to enhance your enjoyment of the sport. It is
intended to alert you to some of the potentially dangerous conditions that
can arise in all watersports.
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow these guidelines:
• Only use your tube with a responsible watercraft operator who knows how to operate
a watercraft properly.
• Take all reasonable precautions in the use and operation of your tube and boat.
• Teach anyone using your tube how to attach it to the rope, how to ride it, and how to
maintain it.
* The stress on the rope is different from the stress on the tube and will vary with the
weight of the passengers, design, and surface area of the tube.
• Never strap or attach anyone to the tube or cover. Never put your feet or hands
through the strapping of the towing system or handles. Never wedge your hands or feet
under the cover or between the cover and the tube.
• Never attempt jumps or dangerous tricks with your tube. If more than one tube is
being towed, avoid collisions with other tubes.
• Scout the area before use to avoid any debris or obstacles that might present a safety
hazard.
• Know your own limits. Stop when you are tired. Act responsibly. Be in good physical
condition and be cautious in your use of this or any other towable tube.
• Check the rope and connector for frays, cuts, sharp edges, knots, or wear before
each use. Discard rope if any such condition exists or if rope appears to be worn. Such
conditions may lead to breaks.
• Do not use tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders. Such an
addition can break or stretch which may lead to injury of users or boat occupants.
• Rope is subject to deterioration when exposed to direct sunlight. The life of the
product will be extended when stored away from sunlight.
• The tow rope should be replaced when signs of deterioration appear, indicated by the
existence of discoloration, wearing, fraying, or unraveling.
• Do not add hardware or attachments that are not supplied by the manufacturer.
Wakeboard Towers and Tow Points
Wakeboard towers are not designed for pulling towables. Use only lifting eyes for
towing tubes with 2 or more riders. Do not tow inflatables from ski pylons or ski eyes
unless recommended by the boat manufacturer. Tow pylons and ski eyes installed
aftermarket are not intended for towing inflatables. Aquaglide assumes no liability for
injuries or damages resulting from not following these instructions.
Proper inflation
Proper inflation is the key to optimum performance and durability of this product.
Dur-
ing use
, the cover should be taught with few wrinkles, and you should barely sink into
the tube when standing on it. If the tube is under inflated, damage can occur to the tube
when towing. Use caution and do not over-inflate above 1.4 psi.
When not in use
,
be sure to remove some air from the tube and move the tube to a shaded location.
Exposure to direct sunlight heats the tube and causes the air inside to expand, causing
serious damage to the seams and I-beams.
Rapid Inflate Valve
Inflating
– Unscrew the cap and insert the pump fitting
into the valve. Be sure to open the flap at the base of the valve. Remove the pump
fitting after filling completely, and make sure the black flap is seated securely closing the
valve. If the flap is not seated, pull red tab to close valve. Replace the cap.
Deflat -
ing
– Unscrew the cap and use a dull object to hold the flap open while the product
deflates. Replace the cap for storage.
Assembly Instructions
1. Lay the product out on a flat surface without sharp objects that could puncture the
PVC bladder or cover. If the product has an outer cover, make sure the inside PVC
bladder is unfolded and the valves are in the correct position, aligned with the cover
valve openings.
2. Inflate the product to about 50% full. If your product has a cover, re-check to make
sure it is correctly aligned with the PVC bladder and valves. If there is more than one
chamber in the bladder, inflate the outer chamber first. After the cover is aligned with
the PVC bladder, inflate the chambers to 100% starting with the outer chamber.
DO NOT DRAG the product into the water
. Carry the product to avoid wear on
the cover and possible punctures of the PVC bladder. To anchor the product, always
use the quick release towing attachment. For longer term anchoring, run the anchor
line from the towing attachment through the fitting in the center of the bottom of the
tube to anchor the tube in the middle.
Maintaining and Monitoring Proper Inflation
It is important to monitor the amount of air in your Aquaglide product as heat will cause
the bladder to expand, possibly damaging seams or I-beams. If you leave a full tube
sitting in the sun for any length of time it will expand. Either store it in the shade or let
some air out. Don’t leave your product on the beach, dock, or boat full of air! If the
product is stored out of the sun in a cool place, you may need to add some air. Check
and adjust the inflation level each time you use your product for maximum perfor -
mance and enjoyment.
Towing Attachment
Use a tow rope of at least 1500
lbs. average tensile strength for
pulling a single person, 2375
lbs. average tensile strength
for pulling two people, 3350
lbs. average tensile strength for
pulling three people, and 4100
lbs. tensile strength for pulling
four people on an inflatable tube.
The tow rope should be at least
50 feet in length, but not exceed
65 feet.
Attach your towable to the tow
rope using the quick connect
attachment.
Storage
When taking the product out of
the water, pull it out using the front
towing strap so the water is able to drain out of the mesh drains in the bottom back.
Allow the towable to dry completely to prevent mildew. If using in salt water, rinse the
product with fresh water and allow to dry completely before storing. Release all of
the air from the chamber(s) and fold the towable. It is best to store the product inside
a warm area during cold weather. Do not expose to freezing temperatures, as it can
damage the material and cause cracks in the PVC bladder.
Towable Owner’s Manual
Watersports Safety Code
Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury
or death. To increase your enjoyment of the sport and to reduce your
risks, use common sense and follow these rules:
Before you start:
• Familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, the risks inher -
ent in the sport, and the proper use of the equipment.
• Know the waterways.
• Always have a person other than the driver as an observer.
• Skier/rider, observer, and driver must agree on hand signals.
• Never start out until skier/rider signals he/she is ready.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death.
Do not sit on the boat transom or swim platform while the engine is running. These
activities may lead to excessive CO exposure which may cause injury or death. If
you can smell engine exhaust while in the boat, do not stay seated in that position for
prolonged periods. Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the swim platform or be
dragged directly behind the boat. An improperly tuned engine will produce excessive
exhaust. Have your engine checked and corrected by a mechanic. Changing boat
speed or direction relative to the wind can reduce or increase boat exhaust from ac -
cumulating near the boat and rider. Consult your boat owner’s manual or the United
States Coast Guard’s website, www.uscgboating.org, for more information on how to
help protect others and yourself from the dangers of CO poisoning.
• Use caution and common sense.
• Do not exceed the weight guidelines of your boat. Only use water ballast and
people for additional weight. Do not allow passengers to hang outside the boat or sit
on the gunwales outside the normal seating area of the boat. Uneven weight distribu -
tion or additional weight may affect the handling of the boat. Never allow water to
overflow the gunwales of your boat.
Your equipment and your tow rope:
• Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check tube, attachment point, and flotation
device prior to each use. Do not use if damaged.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard Type III (PFD) vest.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware
designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow
rope attachment.
• Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released, it can snap
back into the watercraft. Warn all riders, skiers, and occupants of the danger of rope
recoil.
• When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers can be
hit or become entangled in the rope.
• Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not use tow rope if frayed,
knotted, or damaged. Replace when signs of excessive deterioration are indicated
by discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling, or other obvious signs of wear on the
rope or hardware.
• Use proper tow rope for the activity.
• Ensure tow rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out or during use.
• Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when engine is running, even in
neutral. Should rope become entangled in propeller, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND
REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
When you ski or ride:
• Attempting land or dock starts can increase the risk of injury or death.
• Always remove any slack in the rope between watercraft and skier/ rider before
starting. Sudden shock loads may cause injury to skier/rider or failure of rope, result -
ing in snap-back or breakage.
• Do not ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, pilings, docks, rafts, swimmers,
other boats, or other obstacles. Such obstacles are examples of risks that are inher -
ent in the sport.
• The driver and skier/rider must watch for and be able to stop or turn to avoid
obstacles.
• Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability limits. Do not
ski or ride over ramps or jumps without prior instruction.
• Falling and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport.
• Use a flag to signal to others that a skier or rider is in the water.
• Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen skier/rider and keep eye contact
on fallen skier/rider at all times.
• Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen skier/rider. Turn the engine off when
people are getting into or out of the boat or in the water near the boat.
• Do not operate watercraft, ski, or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
THE WARNINGS AND PRACTICES SET FORTH ABOVE IN THE WATERSPORTS
SAFETY CODE REPRESENT SOME COMMON RISKS ENCOUNTERED BY US-
ERS. THE CODE DOES NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF RISK
OR DANGER. PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE AND GOOD JUDGMENT.
Please contact us if you have any questions on the proper selection,
function, or safe use of this product.
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