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• Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams and/or walls to rupture.
• Whether oars or a small outboard motor is used depends on conditions. The power may not be enough to counter tidal
currents, small channels or shallow water.
• Respect the maximum power ratings! An excessively powerful motor may cause dangerous manoeuvrability and stability
difficulties with serious consequences.
• Equip your outboard engine with an emergency kill-switch cord. This switch will stop the engine if the operator should pull
the cord, for any reason whatsoever.
• Regularly check that the engine is securely fastened. Loose screws may make the craft uncontrollable, or result in the
engine becoming unattached!
NAVIGATION WARNINGS
• All passengers must be seated inside the boat and must be able to hold onto one or two hand holds. Do not sit on
the floaters.
• Outboard engines are dangerous. Rough handling of your tender may lead to serious injury or death. Never equip a boat
with an engine for which it is not adapted. Stay clear of swimmers and do not allow them to approach the rear of the boat
when the engine is running.
• Avoid rapid accelerations which may cause passengers to fall overboard.
• Weight must be evenly distributed. Do not accelerate suddenly if your boat is motorised and not heavily laden. A poorly
controlled boat may result in stability and manoeuvring problems.
• Avoid sand banks and shallow water or approach with extreme caution.
• If one of the floaters become punctured while underway, shift the load of the boat to the opposite side. Try to limit the leak
with your hand or a strap and head for the nearest shore as quickly as possible.
• Do not allow children to drive the boat unsupervised by adults.
• Always bring your oars along snapped in place.
DOCKING
• Do not use the engine when landing on the beach.
• Avoid sharp objects when coming to dock or shore.
• Do not drag the boat over rocks, sand, shingles or tarred surfaces.
• Always carry the boat.
• Cover the boat when leaving it in the sun out of the water for long periods of time.
• If leaving the boat on a beach leave part of the boat in the water to cool the boat and avoid floater overpressure.
• It is not recommended that you tow the boat the front ring is for mooring or securing an anchor line to only.
FOOTPUMP
WARNING:
• Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams and/or walls to rupture.
• Use the specially designed pump to inflate your boat.
• The Foot Pump can deliver the air pressure needed to fully inflate your boat. To inflate, insert the hose into the “outlet” hole
on the pump. We firmly recommend you always carry your foot pump on board for safety.
• Before undertaking a long trip, inflate the boat for a full 24 hours to be sure all chambers are completely airtight.
CAUTION:
Before boarding, always check the boat is adequately inflated.
SLAT DECK BOAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Clear a flat space (making sure it is clean and free of sharp objects) to unfold your boat. Remove the hull from its box
and take it out of the boat bag. Unroll the hull so it laid out flat.
2. Inflate the boat with the high pressure foot pump to 90%. Start to pump up the boat on the tube section with the
overpressure security valve.
Note : Do not use an air compressor. Damage to your boat caused by over inflation from an air compressor is not
covered by your warranty.
3. Install the wooden seat by sliding the flanges on the bottom of the seat onto the rails located on the side floaters.
4. Finish inflating all hull chambers to 100%, or 0.25bar pressure. The boats main tube has a built in overpressure valve for
added security.
5. Secure the oars by clipping into the oar locks
DEFLATION
Remove the outer valve caps to expose the plastic stem on the inner valve. Press the stem in to release air pressure, and
turn it to lock the valve in the open position. Deflate each hull chamber to 50-75% before completely deflating any of the air
chambers. Remove and disassemble floorboards.
Note: Do not deflate one chamber fully while others are fully inflated. This could damage the bulkheads
of your boat.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• To clean hose off sand and dirt and let dry before fully packing away. Most dirt can be removed with a garden hose,
a sponge and mild soap. Do not use harsh chemical cleaners.
• Never use polishing or cleaning products containing alcohol to clean your watercraft. Doing so may lead to the premature
drying out of the floater material.
• Store in a clean and dry place. Do not store in extreme temperatures (i.e. over 150F/below - 10F).
• If storing your boat for long periods folded up in the bag, ensure it is fully dry, do not sprinkle with talc or other
similar powders.
• Can be stored inflated or deflated.
• If left outside it is advisable to raise it up off the ground.
• If it is going to be in direct sunlight or exposed to leaves, berries or rain, cover it with a tarp.
• Hanging the boat is not recommended.
• If you leave the boat in the water, you will probably have to drain out rainwater at times. If you store it in a closet, basement
or garage, we suggest you pick a cool, dry spot, making sure the boat is clean and dry before you pack it up - or mold
can accumulate.
• Never store a boat with fuel in the tank in a room where the fuel vapours may reach a flame, spark or a strong source
of heat.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Leaks
After 2 or 3 days there may be a small decrease of pressure due to temperature change. If so, add a few pumps of air into
each chamber. If you are losing air pressure, and it isn’t due to colder temperatures, check the boat over for leaks, starting
with the valves. The best tool to find leaks is soapy water in a spray bottle. A leaking valve is rare, but if you do find a leak we
can send you a replacement valve. We recommend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray around the valve. If you
see bubbles forming, check your valve seating and base and be sure the valve insert is screwed tight. If you continue to have
problems it’s probably time to order new valves. Replacement of the whole valve can be done with a simple tool that comes
with the replacement valve.