VENTUS BOAT : 8559378 / 8573177 / 8559362 / 8559366
Congratulations on your purchase of a CAPERLAN VENTUS BOAT. Please read this manual carefully; it contains the following information :
1. Important information
2. Safety precautions
3. User guide
4. Technical data
5. End of product lifespan
1. Important information
Decathlon accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury caused by improper use of this product, failure to comply with the instructions provided in this manual, or modifications made to this product.
To avoid serious injury or death, follow the safety information in this document.
For your safety and satisfaction, learn to use this equipment correctly. Before using this product, please read the instructions provided, and keep them for the entire product lifespan.
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate and complete, Decathlon accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
This inflatable boat is not a toy.
This product is intended for inland waters and is not for use in the sea.
This product is not intended for use by children under 12 years of age. Adolescents aged 13 to 17 must only use the product under the direct supervision of an adult. An adult should review all instructions in this manual with
adolescents (13 and over) and explain them to them before using the inflatable boat.
2. Safety precautions
Read the manual and follow the safety instructions for the safe and proper assembly of the product, its use and maintenance.
For your safety, always read the warnings and precautions provided in these instructions. Failure to comply with these operating instructions could lead to serious or even fatal injury.
Using the inflatable boat can be physically challenging and dangerous. The use of this product exposes the user to potential risks and hazards. The user must be aware of and understand these risks.
This product does not protect against drowning. Only for people who can swim!
Always wear a buoyancy aid.
Only use this product in the places and conditions for which it is designed.
This inflatable boat is designed for fishing in calm inland waters (Type II and Type V of ISO standard 6185). Learn how to use your inflatable boat and gain experience in a controlled environment. Never sail alone.
The inflatable boat floats even if it is upended; never abandon it because it will help you stay on the surface and be more easily located. Make sure you are in good physical condition before using the boat.
Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Do not exceed your physical capacities.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of the inflatable boat, which includes the weight of the passenger and any equipment on board.
Uneven distribution of load on the boat can cause imbalance, tipping and therefore a risk of drowning. Always inform a third party of your intended route and schedule.
Adverse weather and marine conditions can be extremely dangerous; always check them before you leave.
Use the product near the coast, and pay attention to natural factors such as currents, winds, waves, tides and shallows. WATCH OUT FOR OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS. Never use the inflatable boat in stormy weather.
Check that your inflatable boat is not damaged before each use. If you notice any weak points, do not use the product.
Also check the drain valve in the transom before use: it must be closed.
Avoid bringing sharp objects into contact with the inflatable boat.
Inflate to the nominal pressure indicated on the product to avoid risk of over-inflation and/or explosion.
Use the cushion on the seat to avoid burns if the temperature is high.
When using an electric engine with battery, be careful not to overturn the battery. The liquid inside lead batteries is harmful because the sulfuric acid is corrosive and irritant.
The liquid can seriously damage the inflatable boat and injure people; avoid any kind of skin contact and inhalation. Do not allow the liquid to disperse in the environment.
When using a combustion engine, watch out for the fuel: the mixture is extremely flammable. It is also irritating to skin. Do not inhale the fumes.
Do not allow the liquid to disperse in the environment.
Never exceed the maximum engine power recommended on the metal plate on the transom and in the user guide.
Refer to local regulations and information regarding hazards for navigation by inflatable boat and/or other water-based activities.
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions: cold air and/or cold water can cause hypothermia.
Wear appropriate clothing (shoes, sun protection, etc.) Carry water and food. If possible, take a mobile phone in a waterproof case. Scout out waters with which you are not familiar, taking your boat out of the water and carrying it to avoid any risk.
3. User guide
A. Setting up the inflatable boat
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Take the boat out of the cardboard box
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Place the boat flat on a clean surface, without objects that could damage the inflatable structure
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Locate the valves
HIGH PRESSURE INFLATABLE FLOOR: inflation valve #3, located on the top side of the floor.
BODY OF THE INFLATABLE BOAT: inflation valves #1 and #2 (two valves for the 1.8m boat, three valves for the other sizes) inside the boat, one for each chamber.
INFLATABLE KEEL: inflation valve #4, located on the top side of the keel.
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Switch on the low-pressure pump (sold separately) using the appropriate nozzle; inflate the chamber in the order shown above. Close the cap again once inflation is complete. Do not use an air compressor.
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Inflate the body of the boat and the keel to 0.24 bar/ 3.5 psi.
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Inflate the high pressure floor of the boat to 0.7 bar/ 10 psi.
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Assemble the two oars and fit them in the rowlocks, one for each side of the boat.
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Take the seat and insert it into its holder
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The boat is ready to launch
In absence of tools to measure the pressure: when it becomes hard to continue pumping and the inner tube of the inflatable boat is rigid enough to don
’
t be deformed even by pressing with one hand, the nominal pressure is
reached.
B. Maintenance after use
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Rinse the inflatable boat with clean water after each use to avoid damage from sand and sunlight.
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Position it vertically to allow water to drain away.
Drying
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Deflate the product
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Let the boat dry in the open air before folding it. If it was not dry at the time of folding, remember to dry it at home, otherwise it could become mouldy.
CAUTION: Never leave the product inflated in direct sunlight! Leaving the boat in full sun while not in use can seriously damage it.
Folding and transporting the inflatable boat
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Use a clean and dry surface
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Take out the seat and the oars
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Deflate the boat by pressing the valves
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Fold the left side of the boat towards the inside, then the right side.
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