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(279IO) EXPLORER PRO 50 BOAT ENGLISH 4.875”X7.25” 07/27/2015
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Use as few cleaning agents as possible, do not discharge waste agents into water,
and clean your boat preferably on land.
Clean your boat after a trip to prevent damage from sand, salt water or sun
exposure.
Most dirt can be removed with a garden hose, a sponge and mild soap. Make sure
the boat is completely dry before storing. Store the product and accessories in a dry,
temperature controlled, between 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) and
104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) storage location.
Disassembly and Storage
First clean your boat thoroughly following the Care and Maintenance instructions. Open all
air valves and deflate boat completely. Remove all the accessories from the boat.
Fold the left and right chambers of the boat towards the middle of the floor. It is not
necessary to remove the slats to fold the boat. Fold the bow end twice to the middle of
the boat tightly while forcing out any remaining air; repeat this procedure for the stern. With
two opposing folded sides, fold one end over the other like closing a book. Replace all infla
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tion valve caps. Your boat is ready for storage. Fold the boat loosely and avoid sharp bends,
corners and creases which can damage the boat.
Troubleshooting
If your boat appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the boat was inflated
late in the day with 32 °C (90 °F) air, that air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F) overnight.
The cooler air exerts less pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking for a leak:
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Take a good look at your boat from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely check
over the outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
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If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a
spray bottle, and spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles that
will pinpoint the location of the leak.
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Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the valve
base.
Repairs
Through constant use you may occasionally puncture your boat. Most leaks only take a few
minutes to repair. Your boat comes with a repair patch, and additional repair supplies can
be ordered from Intex Consumer Service or from our website.
First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of the leak. Thoroughly
clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately
1.5 cm (1/2”). Round off the edges, and place the patch on the damaged area and PRESS
DOWN FIRMLY. You may want to use a weight on top to keep it in place.
Do not inflate in 30 minutes after patching.
If the patch does not hold, you can purchase a PVC or silicon based glue for repairing
camping mats, tents or shoes from your local market to patch your boat, please refer to the
instruction of the glue for patching.
