Walker Bay Generation 450, Owners & Safety Manual

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Do not use oily or abrasive substances.
Do not use products that contain phosphates, chlorine, solvents, non-biodegradable or petroleum based products.
Do not use Armor All automotive cleaning agent and preservative on tube.
Use household cleaners sparingly and do not discharge them into waterways.
Avoid contact of the tubes’ fabric with hazardous or harmful materials such as: battery acid, oil, gasoline, vinyl
preserving agents, or alcohol based cleaning solutions, waxes, or solvents.
Avoid contact of sharp or abrasive objects with the tube. They can puncture the tube.
Do not mix cleaners and work in a well ventilated area.
MAINTENANCE
FRP (FIBERGLASS) HULL AND GELCOAT
- Use a mild boat cleaning agent or cleaner mixed with fresh water.
Make sure the cleaning agent you use does not contain ammonia or chlorine. Ammonia or abrasive type cleaners will
dull and discolor the surface of the gelcoat.
Use a fibe rglass w ax that is capable of fi lling gelcoat pores, and screening out harmful ultraviolet rays that may cause
the gelcoat to fade. Wax at least twice every season.
On heavily used ar eas such as the deck, fibe rglass surfaces may be severely scratched by dirt, sand or footwear. To
prevent surface damages, keep it as clean as possible.
At the start and the end of your boating season check the condition of fasteners, screws, bolts, nuts, rivets and other
fi ttings. Tighten or replace if necessary. For information contact Walker Bay
®
customer service.
TUBES - After use, rinse boat with mild liquid soap and fresh water, rinse away sand and debris.
Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant at least once per season to protect tube from UV (ultra violet) rays. Walker Bay
®
rec-
ommends 303 because it is free of silicone oils, waxes, glycerin, or petroleum distillates unlike many other protectants.
303 leaves a like-new, non-oily , anti-static finish that does not a ttract dust. 303 can be purchased through the manu-
facturer’s website: www.303products.com
VALVES
- Tighten air valves several times per season. Loose valves may result in air leaks or loss of pressure in the
tube. Tighten valves with the tool provided in the repair kit.
Valve replacement should be done by a trained professional. Contact your dealer to replace valves.
METAL - To prevent corrosion, Walker Bay uses only stainless steel and anodized or powder coated aluminum metal
parts.
Stainless steel nuts and bolts may show signs of corrosion. This is due to metallic residue from contact with non-stain-
less metal items like screwdrivers or wrenches.
Rinse metal parts with fresh water when cleaning the rest of the boat.
To replace metal parts or add components containing metal, use stainless steel and anodized or powder coated alumi-
num to prevent corrosion.