Newport CARMEL, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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5. OPERATION INFORMATION
Operation Safety
Cleaning Procedures
Air Pressure Guidelines
Rinse your boat, after each use. At
the end of a season, wash it
completely with soapy water or with
a mild detergent. Rinse, let dry then
apply talcum powder before folding
up the boat. Store in a dry place
Inflate the boat with the foot
pump supplied.
It is the responsibility of the boat’s
operator to know all laws applicable
to boats and to comply with those
laws when equipping and operating
the boat.
Rules and regulations may vary
depending on the following
conditions:
The location of the boat’s operation
and the requirements of local
authorities; the use of boat, the
particular time of the day during
which the boat is being used, the
conditions under which the boat is
being operated, and the size, speed,
course, kind of boat (power, oars,
etc.) and mode of operation.
In addition to knowing and following
the applicable laws, please note the
following:
1. Each passenger should wear the
appropriate clothing and wear an
approved life jacket.
2. Ensure that all basic equipment is
on board the boat, including paddles
or oars and an inflation pump. Be
aware of the possible necessity of
additional safety equipment.
The maximum inflation pressure
is 3.6 PSI for the boat and 4.5 PSI
for the keel and 8 PSI for the
inflatable floor. Depending on
climate and operating conditions,
the pressure may require
monitoring during boat use to
maintain a correct inflation level.
A boat inflated for 2 to 3 days
may lose pressure and require
topping off to the correct
operating pressure.
When inflating, maintain a balance
of air between air chambers to
prevent damage to air chamber
bulkheads.
1.
Air Chamber Failure
Should an air chamber get
punctured, shift the weight to the
opposite side. Prevent, as much as
possible, further air leakage (by
hand or with webbing) and
immediately proceed to the
nearest shore.
Check that on-board loads are not
chafing or puncturing the boat skin. 1.
2.
2.
3.
4.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use a vinyl-
preserving agent on fabric surfaces.
Chemicals in such agents will dry out
the fabric.
NOTE:
When using a foot pump, the
boat can never be over-inflated. If
using an electric inflater, finish the
inflation procedure with the pump
supplied to obtain the correct
inflation pressure.
Beware of offshore winds and currents!
WARNING:
DO NOT use a compressed
air source (i.e. compressor) to inflate
the boat. Over-inflation may result in
ruptured seams and/or bulkheads.
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