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OWNER´S MANUAL _ I N G – REV.J 06/22
WARNING!
– The installation of any and all elements after the
purchase of the RIB must be installed according to EN ISO 6185, in
such a way as not to invalidate the original certification.
Before carrying out any change, modification or any other alteration on the
RIB, contact the After-sales service to check what can be done without losing
the guarantee
.
3.3.1 SMALL REPAIRS ON THE FLOTATION TUBE
3.3.1.1 AIR FLOAT
Small punctures can be repaired easily with the repair kit following these steps:
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Check that all valves close and tighten well. Leaks may be due to a faulty
closure.
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If there is no valve leak, locate the leak by washing the tube in soapy
water. Mark with a pencil the places where there appear thick foam or
bubbles.
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To repair the puncture, deflate the tube and put the RIB in a shady but not
cold place.
- Clean the area to be repaired with alcohol; wait five minutes and cut a
patch 5cm wider than the damaged area.
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Apply a very thin amount of glue to both surfaces, spreading it well. After a
few minutes, join two surfaces together very firmly, using a round-headed
instrument so as not to damage the tube.
- Place a weight or a tourniquet over the patch for at least four hours. Do not
use the RIB during this time.
3.3.1.2 FOAM TUBE
Damages in this type of tube are not critical with respect to buoyancy but it is
recommended to make the relevant repairs in order to keep the product in
general good condition.
For repairs of the foam covering fabric proceed as in paragraph 3.3.1.1 above:
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Clean the part to be repaired with alcohol, wait 5 minutes and trim a patch
that exceeds about 5 cm the damaged part.
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Apply a very thin amount of glue to both surfaces, spreading it well. After a
few minutes, join two surfaces together very firmly, using a round-headed
instrument so as not to damage the tube
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Place a weight or tourniquet in the patch area for a minimum of four hours.
Do not use the boat during this waiting time.
For cases where the failure has resulted in a small loss of foam mass :
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In case of foam loss, place silicone so that the surface is uniform, leave it
dry for 24 hours and repeat the above processes.
3.3.1.3 HYBRID TUBE
