26IO
Safety and Operating Instructions
Know all required information and inform your passengers:
• Know all local regulations and hazards related to water activities and craft operation.
• Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
• Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back at your starting point.
• Children and non-swimmers need special instructions in the use of life jacket or personal
fl
oatation
devices
(PFD).
• Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad weather conditions can
alter
this.
• Review all safety requirements regularly.
• Make sure each person has a personal
fl
otation device (PFD).
• Be responsible, do not neglect the safety rules, this could jeopardize your life and the lives of others.
• Remember that weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Always be sure that you can reach a shelter
rapidly.
• Everyone on board must always wear a personal
fl
otation device (PFD).
• Do not drink alcohol or take drugs before or while using this product. Maintain passenger sobriety.
• Do not exceed the authorized number of persons or weight.
• Keep clear of swimmers and divers. Always avoid areas where divers/swimmers are in the water.
• Avoid all contact between the buoyancy tubes and sharp objects or aggressive liquids (such as acid).
• Do not smoke on board.
• If this product is used in an indoor swimming pool, ensure that there is suf
fi
cient headroom (> 3 m/10 ft).
• Make sure the device is fully in
fl
ated and the valves caps are securely closed.
Maintenance
1.
Check seams and valves before and after each use for pinholes, wear and tears.
2.
Clean the device after each use with a garden hose and air dry thoroughly before storage.
3.
Keep away from the sun when not in use.
Storage
1.
Ensure the device is thoroughly clean and dry
fi
rst, see maintenance section.
2.
Open all air valves and de
fl
ate the device completely.
3.
Remove all accessories if applicable.
4.
Fold the device loosely and avoid sharp bends, corners and creases which can damage the device.
Replace all in
fl
ation valves caps.
5.
Store in a dry place and indoors.
Troubleshooting
If your product appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the product was in
fl
ated late in the
day with 32 °C (90 °F) air, that air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F) overnight. The cooler air exerts less
pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next morning. If there has been no temperature variation,
you need to start looking for a leak:
• Take a good look at your product from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely check over the
outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
• If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle, and
spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles that will pinpoint the location of the leak.
• Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the valve base.
Repair
The device comes with a repair patch. First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of
the leak. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime. Cut a piece of repair
patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1.5 cm (1/2”). Round off the edges,
and place the patch on the damaged area and press down
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rmly. You may want to use a weight on top
to keep it in place. Do not in
fl
ate in one hour after patching. If the patch does not hold, you can purchase
silicon or polyurethane based glue for repairing camping mats, tents or shoes from your local shop or
market to patch the device; please refer to the instruction of the glue for patching.
(26IO) ENGLISH 4.875” X 7.25” 06/07/2018
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