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ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.
4. Using the Boat
The Seawave kayak is designed for recreational use and wa
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ter tourism.
Whenever the kayak is used on waterways, Waterway Traffic
Rules should be observed. Operation of the Seawave a inflat
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able canoe does not require any licence provided the people
who operate the canoe know the techniques of small boat op
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eration within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as
the valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The Seawave kayak can be used on still or gently flowing wa
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ters up to Difficulty Grade WW 2. This is only a recommended
use, it always depends on the specific abilities of the user! Use
double-bladed kayak paddles with a length of approx. 210 cm.
People travelling in the kayak should sit in their seats and wear
flotation life-jackets.
The manufacturer recommends using the boat in sufficient wa
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ter condition (see Control table - draught).
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is neces-
sary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area
in which you aim to operate.
The boat is not intended for towing a motor boat, it
must not be slipped or otherwise excessively stressed.
In case of emergency, use the handle to at bow of the
boat to tow.
Sharp edged and pointed items carried in the boat must
be safely wrapped.
Place all valuables into a waterproof container and fas-
ten it to the boat.
Over time, sunlight adversely affects the rubber coating
of the boat; therefore, it is advisable to store the boat in
shade each time after use.
CAUTION:
On large surfaces of water (seas, lakes) pay atten-
tion to water currents and off-shore breezes. Cur-
rents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
The Seawave kayak should not be used in poor
conditions, such as In reduced visibility (night, fog,
rain).
Specifications of the WW 2 difficulty grade - moderately
difficult:
• irregular waves and currents, rapids of moderate difficulty,
weak eddies and whirls, low gradients, small rapids in hea
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vily meandering or badly transparent watercourse
• regular current and low regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders with rapidly flowing water.
a mesh bag, gluing set containing glue, patches and valve
adapter, Skeg-fin
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SPECIAL ACCESSORIES: (These may be bought with the kayak)
- Three-seat version inflatable seat
- Covering board
3. Inflation Instructions
Roll out the kayak. Slip the tracking fin into the bottom anchor
point (15) Inflate seats and footrests before assembling. Fig. 2
shows the valve (10) handling. Assemble seats and footrests
on the deflated kayak.
Thanks to its design, the Seawave kayak may be used in one-,
two-, or three-seat versions - Refer to Fig. 1.
One-seat version assembly:
Fix the seat (7) into the bottom anchor point (16). Pull the seat
backrest straps (19) through the seat anchor points (17) on
side chambers marked as
<1>.
Pull the strap ends through
the plastic buckle (20) - Refer to Detail A. Fix the footrest sized
34x16 mm (8) to the second position in the bottom anchor
point (16), pull the strap through the bottom plastic buckle
and tighten it. Correct pulling of the strap through the buckle
is shown in Detail B.
Two-seat version assembly:
Fix the front and rear seats (7) in the bottom anchor point (16).
Pull the seat backrest straps (19) through the seat anchor
points (17) on side chambers marked as
<2>
. Pull the strap
ends through the plastic buckle (20) - Refer to Detail A. Fix the
footrest sized 34x16 mm (8) to the first position in the bottom
anchor point (16), fix the footrest sized 45x19 mm (9) to the
third position in the bottom anchor point (16), pull the strap
through the bottom plastic buckle and tighten it. Correct pulling
of the strap through the buckle is shown in Detail B.
Three-seat version assembly:
Fix the seats (7) into the bottom anchor point (16). Pull the
seat backrest straps (19) through the seat anchor points (17)
on side chambers marked as
<3>
. Pull the strap ends through
the plastic buckle (20) - Refer to Detail A. In this version, use
the front footrest sized 34x16 mm (8) only fix it to the first posi
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tion in the bottom anchor point (16), pull the strap through the
bottom plastic buckle and tighten it. Correct pulling of the strap
through the buckle is shown in Detail B.
Inflate the air chambers in sequence: Side chambers (1), the
bottom (2). Use a foot-pump or piston pump with valve adap
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tor for inflating - Refer to Fig. 2b (the adaptor is included in the
kayak bonding set). Check the condition of the valves before
inflating. Set the valves to the OFF position. Valve handling -
Refer to Fig. 2. Inflate the air chambers until they are firm but
not completely stiff. The air chambers should provide a feeling
comparable to squeezing a ripe orange. You can check the
exact operating pressure by using a suitable pressure gauge
(optional accessory) – see Figure 2a. The valve handling tool
- Refer to Fig. 2c - is the optional accessory.
For transferring the kayak, use the handle (12) on the front
and rear board.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0,025 MPa. The operational pressure at the bottom is lim-
ited by the overpressure valve. If the ambient temperature
increases (e.g. owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air
chambers of the canoe can rise rapidly. We recommend
releasing some air from all air chambers of the canoe af-
ter pulling it out of the water. This will prevent possible
destruction of the air chambers. However, do not forget
to continuously check air pressure in the chambers after-
wards, too. A corresponding reduction in operating pres-
sure is up to 20% within 24 hours.