Seamax Inflatable Boat – English User Manual
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About Inflating
IMPORTANT
:
Do not inflate or deflate one air chamber at a time. When inflating or deflating, maintain a
balanced air pressure between air chambers to prevent stress or potential damage to the inside diaphragms
that separate the air chambers.
NOTE:
Install the removable seat before the boat is fully inflated. Hook the flanges that are located on the
bottom of the seat into the nylon straps on the side air chambers.
Inflate Tube chambers As Follows:
1.
Fit the floorboards into the boat. Refer to Floorboard Assembly.
2.
Unscrew the valve; make sure the valve stems are in the closed (intake) position.
3.
Attach the air hose adapter to the air valve. Starting at one of the air valves, inflate each air
chamber in turn, inflating only a quarter of the way full.
4.
Repeat this procedure to evenly fill the air chambers until the air chambers are filled to the
recommended air pressure of 0.25 bar (3.6 psi).
5.
A good indication that the air chambers are filled correctly is the firmness of the chambers.
Unscrew the valve cap from the keel air chamber valve by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. Push
in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position. Attach the air hose adapter to the air valve. Inflate the
keel to the recommended air pressure of 3.6 psi. After inflation, install the valve caps tight (turn clockwise).
Now place the oars on the oar pins and lock into the holders and your boat is ready to sail.
TIP:
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Do not inflate the keel until floorboards are installed.
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Start by inflating both side chambers. Then inflate the nose.
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After you have inflated these three compartments you can start inflating the keel.
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Remember that air temperature and direct sunlight can have an effect on the air pressure.
•
( +1
℃
degree changing = Pr 0.004 bar / 0.576 PSI )
