Seamax Inflatable Boat – English User Manual
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5. BOAT Assemble
UNPACKING
To protect the boat and its accessories - Never use a sharp knife to open the boxes.
Work with a helper to move the boat from the boxes. Don’t drag the packages on the
ground.
Remove all components from the boxes. Before you unfold the boat, take a good look at how the boat is folded
together. Unfold the boat on a flat surface. Take the floor boards out along with the side joiners. Inspect and check if all
the components are in new condition and not damaged in anyway such as: valves, plywood seat, foot pump, oars,
aluminum side joiners, floor boards, repair kit and carrying-bag. Inspect and familiarize yourself with all the
components and the safety features of your new inflatable boat. Knowing the functions of all the components of your
boat is very important. Not only for safety reasons but to assist in any questions or concerns you may have.
AIR VALVES
All air valves are preassembled and tested for leaks. To fill, remove the front cap and insert pump-hose twist to lock.
Ensure that the air valve is in the inflate position. You will notice that there is a 2-position valve stem. Push or Push
and twist for the inflate position. Repeat the opposite direction for the deflate position. Each SEAMAX inflatable boat
comes with a spare valve and valve wrench.
When the boat is new from the box, all the air valves are at OPEN position. Close the valve before you connect it to
the air pump. So the chamber can hold the air after the pump hose disconnected. If you forgot to turn the valve to
CLOSED position, then it may waste your time to inflate the boat again. When you inflate the boat after it assembled,
you should start with the rear pontoon chamber on each side, then the 2 middle chambers (if available), and front (bow)
chamber. Keel chamber is the latest. (Pontoon & Keel chambers between 2-3 PSI is the normal working pressure for
