folbot Citibot, Руководство пользователя

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Place the seat cushions in the seat frame, using the strap on the cushion back over the back frame and the
Velcro tabs on the seat cushion bottom to the mating Velcro on the bottom frame. You can vary the
firmness of the bottom cushion and lumbar pillow by adding or releasing air.
29. Inflate the side sponsons by blowing into the inflation tubes. The deck will stay centered on the boat
frame if you blow some air into one side and then the other, repeating this process until the sponsons are
as tight as possible. Creaking noises are normal as the skin becomes stretched by the sponsons. Close off
the tube valves by turning them clockwise. Look inside the boat to be sure that the sponsons have
remained centered along the gunwale, with inflation occurring on both sides of the gunwale.
30. Hook the deck bungees across the deck in an X pattern. The ends with the closed clips should remain
connected, while those with the open clips can be taken off and on as needed.
31.When opening and closing the deck zipper for access to gear, etc., air should be let out of the sponsons
until the deck fabric is not drum tight.
32. Disassembly of your Folbot is the reverse of this procedure, but here are some helpful tips:
Always disconnect the telescopic gunwale extenders first. When loosening the tensioner assembly, turn
the handwheel counterclockwise just enough to free the aluminum channel with the black tube eyes from
the lower longerons (about six turns). This will help free up the skin from the frame.
Be sure the Velcro flaps have been peeled back and tucked under the cockpit frame.
Fold the boatskin up as follows:
1. Tuck the deck fabric into the hull fabric with the hull laid out on its side, full length.
2. Fold the keel ends in toward the cockpit and then fold again right up against the cockpit
coaming so the skin is divided into four parts.
Always make sure the fabric is dry before folding it up! If this is not possible, reassemble the boat at the
next available opportunity and allow it to dry out.
When packing your Folbot back into its bag, the seat, folded flat, should go in first with the cushions in
place and against the side of the bag that has the harness. The folded boatskin should go in second.
Generally speaking the crossframes are stacked so that the smaller frames are placed within the larger
frames. Longeron bundles should go in last. There is also room for the paddle. Some
trial and error may
be needed to determine the best fit and nesting arrangements.
It should be noted that you can get more in the bag than it first appears. Don’t give up until you’ve tried to
zip up—you will be suprised at what can fit in!