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BOAT INFLATION (CON’T)
INFLATION - NAVIGATION
The boat inflates in about 3 minutes at 20 °C (70 degrees F). Do not prevent unfolding.
Open the carrying bag and lightly unroll the boat on a flat surface, to reach the SCUBA first stage
air control inflation tap,
Verify that all I/C valves are still in the “INFLATION” position @ 12 o’clock,
Verify that all overpressure valve caps are off
Open the SCUBA bottle tap completely
WARNING
During automatic inflation, it is mandatory for a trained person to remain
with the inflation cylinder to stop the airflow if a mal function were to occur.
Airflow can be stopped by closing the bottle inflation tap manually.
Let the boat inflate until overpressure valves blow,
Close the SCUBA dive cylinder manifold(s),
The boat is ready to operate :
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Screw the O/P valves caps on their O/P valves (tighten moderately),
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Turn all I/C valve flywheels to the “NAVIGATION” position (“green area”) @ 6 o’clock,
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Fasten the LBT isolator clamps by tightening the butterfly nuts on their hoses,
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Note : The two lower air chamber isolator clamps (A-10, Fig 4) ensure the isolation of lower shock
absorbing tubes.
Inflate the keel with a foot pump to 240 mbar (3.4 PSI). OR
Inflate the keel by connecting the automatic keel inflation kit hoses between themselves, from the
bow main buoyancy tube to the keel itself. In navigation, one will disconnect the hoses between
themselves to isolate both buoyancy tubes. They have a one way valve at both connecting ends.
* KEEL AUTOMATIC INFLATION P/N Z66034 – (a non standard accessory)
On FC 470 a valve, factory installed in the bow of the boat, permits the inflation of the keel from the
Main Buoyancy Tube. This is achieved through the nonstandard accessory P/NZ66034 composed of
two banjo fittings, one into the bow of the main buoyancy tube & one into the keel valve. This optional
keel inflation valve has a quick release button that disassembles the inflation hoses, so as to isolate
the keel from the main buoyancy tube during navigation.
BOAT OPERATING PRESSURE
Check the boat’s pressure with a Zodiac pressure gauge frequently (twice a day).
- Main Buoyancy Tube pressure at which the overpressure valves will vent when inflating with
SCUBA bottle is 320 mbar = 4.64 PSI … (+/- 10%)
- Main Buoyancy Tube pressure at which the overpressure valves reset is 280 mbar = 4.06
PSI (+/- 10%)
- Main Buoyancy Tube maximum operating pressure 270 mbar = 3.9 PSI
- Main Buoyancy Tube minimum operating pressure 220 mbar = 3.2 PSI
Suggested operating pressure for the Main Buoyancy Tube, Lower Buoyancy Tubes and Keel
Buoyancy Tube is: 240 mbar = 3.4 PSI
+/- 5%, when boat is inflated with a foot pump.
Summary of Contents for MilPro Futura Commando FC 420
Page 24: ...DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIZIONE DESCRIPCION A3 FC420...
Page 25: ...DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIZIONE DESCRIPCION A4 FC470...
Page 26: ...DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIZIONE DESCRIPCION A5 FC530...
Page 29: ...BOAT ASSEMBLY A8 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Thrustboard...
Page 31: ...INFLATION SYSTEM A10 Clamp Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3...
Page 34: ...NOTES PERSONELLES PERSONAL NOTES NOTIZEN ANNOTAZIONI PERSONALI NOTAS PERSONALES...
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