1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.,1 Equipment
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The package contains:
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A dinghy
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Two aluminium oars in two pieces
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A bench made of marine-quality plywood
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A foot pump
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A repair kit
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A valve wrench
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A carry bag
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A user manual
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An EC certificate of conformity
Optional equipment (available at www.orange-marine.com):
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Storage bag under the bench
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Front storage bag
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Additional oar
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Pneumatic cleaner
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Dinghy cover
1.2 Environment temperature
Sun exposition: the PVC inflatable boats are conceived for being
used in temperate areas. Furthermore, they must not be
exposed to sun for long periods: this could cause a degradation
of quality and color of PVC.
For use in tropical areas, choose a hypalon dinghy (available at
),
2. ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING
2.1 Assembling
a. General procedure
1.
Remove every sharp object form the place in where the
boat is going to be assembled and inflated.
2.
Unfold and spread the boat out flat.
3.
Start by inflating the boat half of the way full using the
pump.
4.
For aluminium-floored dinghies, assemble the floor as
shown in the following chapter.
5.
Assemble the seat.
6.
Fully inflate. For aluminium-floored models, inflate the
keel after assembling the panels.
7.
Control the valves in order to verify the presence of
leaks.
8.
Make sure that all the basic equipment is on board.
Recommended pressure for tubes: 0.25 bars
Recommended pressure for keel: 0.20 bars
Recommended pressure for inflatable floor: 1 bar.
CAUTION! Do not inflate the boat with compressed air, as over-
inflation could damage the seams, adhesives and fabrics.
b. Specific procedure for aluminium-floored dinghies.
Assembling the floor:
1. Push the floorboard (1) into the bow.
2. Push the floorboard (4) into the transom.
3. Push the floorboard (2) into the floorboard (1).
4. Push the floorboard (3) between the floorboards (2) and (4).
push until the boards are securely in place
Assembling the side fittings:
NOTE: during the assembling of floorboards, the identification
numbers must be turned upward..
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