SmartKat Sailing boat, Руководство по сборке

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IMPORTANT
Your smartkat is equipped with an automatic safety lifting device for
the rudder and the centreboard. If the depth of the water becomes less
than 80 cm or you run against an obstacle, the rudder and the
centreboard clap automatically into an upward position. CAUTION: in this
position the smartkat has limited manoeuvrability.
Nevertheless we must make you aware that this installation is an
emergency solution and it is your responsibility to ensure that the
centreboard and the rudder never touch or run against hard or sharp
shore formations or other sharp edged objects. When you want to
come ashore – even in a shallow coastal area – we recommend you to
release the rudder and centreboard by hand shortly before touching
ground so that both are clapped up in a horizontal position
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WARNING
Allowing the hulls to ground on stones or other hard or sharp materials
will automatically render all warranties void.
DISMANTLING
To dismantle the
smartkat , please reverse the order used for assembly.
However, begin by opening the safety valves in the hulls first and letting
the air escape.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Clean and check the
smartkat and all its parts carefully after each use.
To make dismantling easy, regularly clean and oil or grease the
connections. After use in salt water, rinse the
smartkat thoroughly with
fresh water and satisfy yourself that all traces of sand and salt as well as
salt residues have been removed before you pack the
smartkat away
for any length of time. Use a mild soapy solution for cleaning and rinse
thoroughly with fresh water afterwards. Do not use any aggressive
detergents or silicone-containing products. Before packing away for any
length of time the
smartkat must be completely and thoroughly dried.
Packing it away in an incompletely dried condition can lead to fungal
growth and spoil the appearance of your
smartkat .