Talamex inflatable boats – User’s manual
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- Do not fill the tanks to the brim. The fuel increases
volume with a rise in temperature and there is a
possibility of the tank overflowing or even breaking.
High altitude use
Normal full inflation pressure is 330 mbar. If boat is
inflated at sea level (low altitude) and transported to
a high altitude (i.e., for use in a mountain lake) the
air pressure must be reduced at the higher altitude to
prevent over inflation.
5.5
Reboarding
In the event you fall out of the boat, use the
following re-boarding procedure to get back into the
boat.
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Hold onto the lifeline fixed to the top of the hull
side tubes.
•
Hold your breath and duck down whilst holding
on to the lifeline. Kick down hard to force your
body upwards. Your aim is to get as much
momentum as possible. As your body is coming
up, use your arms to push down on the hull tube
to get your stomach on to the tube and your
upper body as far into the boat as you can.
•
Using your arms, press down onto the floor
close to hull tube to get the rest of your body
over the tube and into the boat. Use one hand to
reach the opposite lifeline to assist if possible.
•
Proceed immediately to shore or mother ship
whichever is nearest.
6.
Maintenance
6.1
General maintenance
Cleaners
Cleaners special for inflatable boats, should be used
only and not discharged into waterways. Never mix
cleaners and be sure to use plenty of ventilation in
enclosed area. DO NOT use strong detergents,
solvents or products, which contain phosphates,
chlorine, solvents, non-biodegradable or petroleum
based products. Cleaning your Talamex boat can best
be done using special cleaner for inflatable boats.
IMPORTANT:
Waxes or cleaners containing
alcohol or hydrocarbons SHOULD NOT BE USED
on the boat fabric. These products will prematurely
dry out or damage the boat fabric.
IMPORTANT:
Wash boat with fresh water after use
of soap and cleaners.
6.2
Repairs
If you have any damage to your Talamex inflatable
boat, it is strongly advised to go to your Talamex
Boat dealer for repairs.
If the damage is a small puncture you can use the
material you find in the repair kit.
Larger areas or if patch will overlap a seam should be
patched by a professional repair technician at an
inflatable repair station. Contact your local Talamex
dealer for the nearest inflatable repair station.
Loss of air pressure
If the boat loses air pressure, first check the valves.
Use a plant sprayer to spray a mix of water and
soap on and around the valves. If you see air
bubbles around the valves, please take the
following steps:
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Take the valve key out of your repair kit.
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Put the valve key into the valve and turn the key
clockwise and check for air bubbles again.
•
If the valve still leaks, take back of valve in your
hand and turn the valve stem with the key to the
left (anti-clockwise) and take out the valve stem.
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Inspect the valve on damage.
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If there is any damage (see warranty conditions
point 7), take the defective valve to your selling
dealer.
•
Reinstall and lubricate valve stem with silicone
or soapy water solution to ease installation.
•
In case of persistent air leakage, contact your
dealer and check warranty conditions.
PVC repairs
For the best results when gluing, the relative
humidity should be less than 60%, ambient air
temperature should be between 18 °C to 25 °C (65 °F
to 77 °F) and not in direct sunlight.
In general, work as follows:
•
Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the
damaged area by 30 mm from all sides.
•
Centre the overlapping patch over the damaged
area and trace with a pencil the outline of the
patch.
•
Clean the surroundings of the puncture and the
patch.
•
Apply two thin layers of adhesive using a short
bristle brush, in a circular pattern on both the
backside of the patch and the patch area on the
boat. Allow the first layer to dry completely
(approximately 15 minutes) before applying the
second layer. The second layer should dry until
tacky, then apply the patch to the prepared area
and press down firmly. Using a smooth object
(the back of a tablespoon works well), force out
any air bubbles that may have been trapped
under the patch, working from the center of the
patch to the outside.
