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Warning
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Over pressurisation is caused by increased temperature change of the air within the tubes of the tender.
To prevent over pressurisation you should monitor the pressure of the tubes during the day to make sure that the maximum recommended pressure is not
exceeded at any point. If you inflate the tender in early morning when the temperature is cooler the tender tubes will expand as the day gets hotter.
Store the tender in a cool and shaded area.
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Assembly
5.1
Air floor tender
• Find a flat surface where boat can be assembled.
• Make sure there are no sharp objects that can puncture the tender during assembly.
• Unfold and spread the tender out flat.
• Verify the valve/cap gasket is in place.
• Make sure the valve core is turned to the anti-clockwise position to prevent the air from escaping when you connect and disconnect the pump hose to
the tender valve fitting. To deflate the tender push the valve core in and turn (1/4 turn) in a clockwise direction this will allow you to fully deflate the
tender without the valve being depressed by hand. See diagram to operate valves.
• Depending on the model of tender you have it may have up to 3 chambers. .
• Begin inflation to a maximum of 50% working pressure, start at the bow, then starboard and finally the port-side. Do not inflate any one chamber in full
at a time as this causes unnecessary stress to the inside bulkhead. Maintain a balance of air in each chamber. By this method, the bulkheads that divide
the main air chambers are maintained so that there is equal pressure and approximate inflated size on each side of the bulkhead. Failure to follow this
may result in irreparable damage.
• When the tubes are at 50% inflation you should fit the seat, you will not be able to fit the seat if you fully inflate the tubes.
• Position the air floor and inflate it to approximately 70%.
• Inflate the tubes to 100% working pressure, re-fit the valve cover.
• Inflate the keel to 100%, re-fit the valve cover.
• Inflate the floor to 100%
• Install the drain plug and the oars