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GettinG started
Please read all the instructions in this owner’s manual. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future reference if necessary. The manual consists of:
1.
Important information
There is a space provided at the beginning of the manual to record important
information about your canoe (page 2). This information will come in handy if
you need to contact our customer service department.
2.
Warranty registration card
As outlined in the warranty section (page 7), you can register your warranty
online at our website (www.pelicansport.com) or by mail by filling out and
returning the registration card. You can find the registration card in the center of
this manual. (page 9).
3.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Origin
Certain governments require a Manufacturer’s Declaration of Origin to complete
the registration. The declaration is located in the center of this manual (page 8).
materials/manufacturinG
Your canoe is made of Ram-X™. Its great flexibility
offers exceptional shock resistance. This flexibility
increases with heat or with the craft’s prolonged
exposure to the sun but may also slightly warp the
hull. The warping disappears when the hull cools
and never affects the craft’s performance.
Ram-X™ is a superior material that was developed and registered in 1978. It
quickly became the benchmark of quality in the industry thanks to its shock
resistance and ability to regain its initial shape following an impact. Widely
hailed by consumers, Ram-X™ is a step above other materials used in the
industry.
transportation
The carrying handles at both ends help in the transportation of the canoe by
hand. These handles should not be used to fasten the canoe onto a vehicule.
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Make sure the canoe is firmly tied down, whether on a vehicle or trailer.
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Before setting out, make sure all accessories have been removed and packed
into the vehicle to avoid damaging or losing them.
pre-launcH cHecklist
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All passengers are wearing an approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
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Emergency paddle(s) or oar(s) are on board.
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There is an emergency kit (extinguisher, horn, extra fuses, first aid kit, etc.)
aboard.
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Motor(s) and battery are in good order
(if applicable).
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If using a gasoline outboard motor, always attach it to the canoe with a canoe
motor mount
(if applicable).
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All weight is properly distributed.
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Always have one bouyant heaving line at least 15m (49’3’’) long and one bailer
or manual bilge pump (or bilge-pumping arrangements).