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It’s forbidden to lift/to lower the Boat with the people inside.
7.8.In case of alongside landing of the Boat and its lying alongside a vessel, an excessive friction of the Boat against the board shall be avoided.
7.9.Any cargo having sharp edges, as well as active chemical agents which may cause damage to the coating and textile base of the material
of the Boat sides and bottom shall not be allowed to be loaded in the Boat.
7.10.All crew members and passengers shall wear standard life-saving jackets.
7.11.Navigation of the Boat shall be allowed by at least two men.
7.12.As pressure drops in the process of the usage of the Boat it shall be pumped up by means of bellows via the fill valves.
7.13.If the Boat is used for carriage of cargo heavier objects shall be arranged as low as possible and secured reliably.
7.14.In the process of the use and storage the Boat shall be protected against open fire and the material of the bottom and sides shall be
protected against mechanical injuries.
7.15.Before lowering and lifting of the Boat in each particular case serviceability of the attachment points, slings, as well as air-tightness of
the Boat shall be thoroughly checked.
7.16.The Boat shall be covered if stored in the filled up condition on the deck of the vessel.
7.17.Water shall be removed from the Boat via the water discharge valves before arranging the Boat on the keel-blocks on completion of its use.
7.18.It is forbidden to handle the Boat with the power of an outboard engine exceeding the maximum allowable value (see Table.1)
7.19.Before starting to handle the Boat all operations complying with Section 6 of the User's manual shall be performed.
7.20.The Boat shall be towed at a speed not exceeding 5 knots (9.25 km/hour) with the use of a line at least 15 m in length.
8. MAINTENANCE SERVICING
8.1.The condition of the surfaces of the boarding, transom and rigid seat shall be checked. If a damage to the paintwork is detected
the faulty components shall be thoroughly dried and the protective coating restored.
8.2.Minor repairs (removal of balloon or bottom punctures and cuts) may be performed independently by making use of fabric and
adhesive from the repair kit. Independent performance of complex repair associated with a considerable damage to the side, partitions
and seals is not recommended. In such cases, one shall apply to the Manufacturer.
8.3.Before handling the Boat the balloon air pressure shall be tested. The testing is made by pressing the side of the Boat with the
base of the palm and inspecting visually the depth of deflection which shall not exceed 20 mm. If necessary, the pressure shall be brought
up to the operating value. In this case, the depth of side deflection shall not exceed 10 mm.
