Adventure INFLATABLE KAYAK OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKET MODEL FH202 IMPORTANT! BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Save these instructions for future reference SIERRA STERLING 2010
INFLATABLE KAYAK INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL FH202 CONTENTS 1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING 2. INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE 4. PROPER CARE 5.
1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this paddlesports activity and agree to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this Kayak. (PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY) CAUTION SAFETY WARNING PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
2. INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS Use either a bellows style foot pump or two-way hand pump to inflate your kayak. Be sure that the fitting on the pump hose fits snug in the valve on the kayak. NEVER USE COMPRESSORS, CO2, OR COMPRESSED AIR AS THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR KAYAK. 1 2 1 1. Outer Main Chambers 2. Floor Chamber Figure 1. (3 CHAMBERS) 2.1 Understanding Your Valves 1. The Adventure kayak uses standard Boston valves for inflation of the side Main Air Chambers.
A good way to gauge if the kayak is fully inflated is to check the width in between the tubes at the center of the kayak. There should be 15” of distance between the main tubes. 4. Inflate the seats until firm and place inside kayak to spread it out. The wider seat should be in the middle position. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER-INFLATE THE KAYAK. OVER-INFLATION IS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF DAMAGE. INFLATE THE KAYAK UNTIL MOST OF THE WRINKLES ARE GONE OR UNTIL IT FEELS FIRM TO THE TOUCH.
CAUTIONS: · GET PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS TYPE OF CRAFT. · OBTAIN CERTIFIED FIRST AID TRAINING AND CARRY FIRST AID AND RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT. · ALWAYS WEAR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE. · ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIATE. · DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS; COLD WATER AND/OR COLD WEATHER CAN RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA. · CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE. · NEVER PADDLE ALONE. · DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS.
5. REPAIRS All Kayaks come with a repair kit that includes glue and several patches. This should remain with the kayak in the event that you may need it. TO REPAIR SMALL PUNCTURES AND CUTS: 1. Cut a rounded patch at least ¼” or ½” larger than the hole or cut. 2. Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap. 3. Make sure all surfaces are dry. 4. Spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the damaged area and let it sit for three to five minutes or until tacky. 5.
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