Wehncke Amazonas, Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation for utilization
After the inflating procedure has been completed, continue as follows:
The seats and covers are already installed. Adjust the length of the ropes if necessary and tie the
ends by means of a knot.
Close the draining valves before the boat is launched.
For launching the inflated boat, it is necessary to carry the boat to the shore. Do not drag the boat
along the beach; otherwise the plastic sheet may get damaged. When boarding the boat or when
leaving it, do not ground the boat.
Instructions for utilization
Loading is allowed to be carried out only after the boat has been launched and is in the water,
however prior to any people boarding the boat. Prior to boarding it must be ensured that all tools
for moving the boat (paddles or oars) are located either in the boat or within reach of the boat so
that they can easily be seized before leaving.
Inexperienced users should ask an experienced person for advice regarding the utili¬zation of the
driving engine.
In the course of the day, it may happen that as a consequence of the sun shine the air in the in-
side of the chambers gets heated up which causes an excessive interior pressure that may cause
the damaging of the air chambers. In order to prevent this, the air pressure must constantly be
monitored and, if required, be regulated by briefly opening the screwed valve, as described above.
After the outside temperature has cooled off again, air has to be added again to inflate the air
chambers again, as also described above.
In unknown waters it is strongly advisable to make inquiries about the local conditions before
launching the boat and making use of the waters.
Cleaning and storage
The boat must be cleansed after utilization by rinsing and spraying with clean water from soil on
the surface. This is particularly important when salt water, diesel fuel or other mineral oil soiling is
involved. When necessary, use a mild detergent for clean¬ing without scouring. Subsequently, al-
low the boat to dry at the open air, before the air is completely evacuated. Then fold it up and store
the boat at a frost-free location. When folding the boat up, take care that there are no sharp folds
in the plastic sheet. Powdering with talcum is not necessary.
The folded up boat is not allowed to be unfolded below a temperature of +15 °C as oth¬erwise the
plastic sheet may get damaged.
Repairs
Although the boat has been manufactured of a reinforced and tough material, it is still possible to
cause holes or fissures and cracks when the boat is handled improperly. For the repair of a small
damage, a Repair Set is included in the delivery.
For carrying out repair work, proceed as follows:
1. Clean the surface around the damaged spot by means of clean water and a mild detergent.
Allow the spot to be repaired to dry well.
2. Cut a round or oval patch from the repair material supplied. The patch should cover the
damaged spot by about 3 cm over its size.
3. Apply a thin layer of the adhesive agent both on the patch and on the location to be repaired.
Allow adhesive agent to air for about ten minutes.