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in the water or allow a swimmer to approach the stern of the boat while the
engine is running.
7. Due attention should be given to winds and tides, which can change and
therefore affect fuel consumption.
8. When boating in unknown waters, it is always a wise precaution to obtain
local knowledge before setting out.
9. Always tell someone your time and place of departure, your proposed route
and the time you expect to return.
10. The display of navigation lights may be required. The user should ensure
that the boat should not be operated during darkness or other hazardous
weather conditions unless a correct navigational lighting has been fitted and
is operating properly.
11. Safety courses on boat handling are available in most countries from
national or local organisations. Operators should acquaint themselves with
the general rules of the waterways and the local water conditions before
taking a boat out.
12. On extended voyages due consideration must be given to safety
equipment such as flares, first aid kit, anchors, etc.
Aspects of environment protection
In case of oil and fuel leakage, or in polluted or dirty waters, clean or
recuperate the waste in a manner appropriate to the local environment.
Excessive noise and exhaust emission should be avoided. Particular care
should be used in the disposal of residues, e.g. of paint, paint removing
substances or other cleansing agents.
INFLATION - DEFLATION
1. Inflate the boat with the foot pump supplied.
NOTE :
When using a foot pump, the boat can never be over-inflated. If
using an electric inflator, finish the inflation procedure with the pump
supplied to obtain the correct inflation pressure.
2. The maximum inflation pressure is 0.25 bar for the boat and 0.35 bar for
the keel
and 0.60 bar for the inflatable floor
. Depending on climate and
operating conditions, the pressure may require monitoring during boat use
to maintain a correct inflation level.
3. A boat inflated for 2 to 3 days may lose pressure and require re-inflation to
correct operating pressure.
WARNING :
DO NOT use a compressed air source (i.e. compressor) to
inflate the boat. Over-inflation may result in ruptured seams and/or
bulkheads
.
