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B O Z E M A N P O N T O O N B O A T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
1
. Check the inflation valves.
2
. Give them a visual inspection, making sure the valve is closing
properly and the valve cap closes securely.
3
a. Check if you can hear air escaping. You may also use soapy water
around the valve to see bubbles. A leak will produce bubbles. If you
find that a valve is leaking air around its edge, the valve may be
loose.
3
b. The inflation valve consists of a two-part
assembly. There is the inflation valve intself
and the inflation valve cage. The inflation
valve cage protects the inflation valve from
damage and is bonded into the pontoon
bladder.
4
. To tighten a loose valve insert the Inflation
Valve Wrench into the valve and twist
clockwise (note: do not overtighten). It may
be necessary to grasp the inflation valve cage (which is inside the
pontoon bladder) to get enough purchase to twist the valve. Be
careful not to tear or rip the bladder skin.
If the valve is difficult to turn, remove the valve completely and add a
small amount of silicon grease to the valve O-ring and reassemble.
If the valve is not leaking around its edge, you may have a defective
valve.
Please visit our website at: www.classicaccessories.com to order a new
valve.
If the valves are OK, proceed to bladder trouble shooting
section. You must remove the bladder from the pontoon skins
to check for holes or tears. Completely unscrew the inflation
valve from the inflation valve cage and remove bladder from
the skin. Reinsert valve and proceed to page
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If your boat appears to be losing air, it might not be because of a leak. Changes in air
temperature, elevation and use on cold water (which can cool the air inside the pontoon
bladders) can all have an effect on the air inside the bladders. If none of these factors have
changed, you may need to look for a leak. Follow the steps listed below.
Inflation Valve Cage
(bonded to pontoon bladder)
Inflation Valve
Valve O-ring
Check valve edge
for leaks
Inflation
Valve
Wrench
Turn counter-clockwise to loosen
Turn
clockwise
to tighten
Inflation
Valve Wrench
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
