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Repairs
Little holes or punctures can be repaired with the repair kit come along with the
boat.
1. Find the leak on the boat first.
2. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
3. Cutting a piece of repair material in round shape, that should be larger than the
damaged area.
4. Using a pencil, trace the outline of the patch lightly.
5. Apply adhesive to the underneath side of the patch and around the area to be
repaired. Coat the affected area lightly but completely with glue.
6. Put the repair patch on the damaged area and press down firmly.
7. Allow 12 hours for repair to dry. After repair patch has dried, apply glue
around the edges for a complete seal (dry 4 hours).
8. You boat can safely use after the above steps.
Trouble Shooting Guide
When you find the boat appears a bit soft, it might not definitely be because of a
leak. Firstly you can check if the Built-in Safety valve (check A, B, C and D
assemble condition) and other valves are loose. If all valves are in good condition,
you can consider if it is caused by temperature variation: If the boat was inflated
in the day at higher temperature and the temperature cools down at night. The
pressure in the chambers may be less, and the boat may appear soft.
If the valves and temperature variation are not the reasons, you need to start
looking for a leak:
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Inflate the boat and look and listen for leaks. Any large leaks should be
clearly visible.
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To pin point the location of the leak: spray mild soapy water over the
suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles.
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Check valves for leaks.
