Cargo Pocket InstallaNon:
Items needed:
1 -‐ Assembled Frame
2 -‐ Pockets
1. Secure the (2) pockets onto the frame next to the oar stands using the side release buckles. (See image on front page for
specific locaNon.)
Items needed:
2 -‐ Fish Cat Panther Pontoons
1 -‐ Vinyl Tubing Adapter
1 -‐ Summit 2 Valve Adapter
1 -‐ Pump (not included)
Inflate the pontoons using a hand, foot or an electric pump designed for inflatable boats. If using an electric pump for iniNal
inflaNon, a hand pump must be used to top off the pontoons.
To inflate:
1. Remove the dust cap from the valve.
2. Push and turn the valve stem 1/4 turn to the leR. This posiNons the valve stem in the up or closed posiNon. Having the
valve stem in the closed posiNon allows air to be pumped into the pontoon and will prevent the air from escaping.
3. Connect the clear vinyl valve adapter to the pump hose and to the gray Summit 2 valve adapter.
4. Insert the Summit 2 valve adapter into the valve on the boat. A 1/4 turn to the right will lock the adapter to the valve.
5. Inflate the boat to a pressure of 2.5 psi.
6. Remove adapter and lock dust cap into place
7. Repeat procedure for all chambers.
If the pontoons start to look disfigured when inflaNng, stop and release the air from the pontoon. Carefully unzip the pontoon and
adjust the interior bladder so that it fills the disfigured area. Once the adjustment is completed, carefully close the zipper, replace
the split ring and re-‐inflate the pontoons following the steps above.
InflaNon Pressure: A good rule for gauging the proper pressure is to push down with your thumb at the center of the tube. If you
can deflect about a half an inch from the top plane of the tube, it will be close to 2.5 psi.
To deflate:
1.
Depress the valve stem and turn it 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise). This posiNons the valve stem in the down or open
posiNon and will allow air to escape freely from the pontoons.
Pontoon InflaNon:
Changes in air temperature and elevaNon could cause the air inside the Panther to expand which could cause the tube
to burst.
Never leave your fully inflated pontoon siQng in direct sun out of the water.
Always release some air when these condi5ons occur.
Items needed:
1 -‐ Assembled Frame
1 -‐ Inflated Panther Pontoons
8 -‐ 30” Cam Straps
1. Proper posiNoning of the Panther pontoons should be so that the logos on the outside of the pontoons and to the bow or
front of the boat.
2. Place the Panther frame on top of the pontoons with the foot bars toward the front of the boat. Center the frame
between the D-‐rings on the side of the boat.
3. Using the (8) 30” Cam Straps (one for each D-‐ring) secure the frame to the pontoons. One simple way to do this is to begin
by running the strap through the frame near the D-‐ring leaving the buckle near the frame. Next, run the strap through the
D-‐ring and insert the free end of the strap into the jaws of the buckle.
4. Once all cam straps are in place, Nghten all cam straps evenly so they are snug against the Panther pontoons.
Securing the Frame:
