Storage Of The Boat; Treatment And Storage; Guarantee Conditions; Boat Repairs - Gumotex SCOUT Manuel De L'utilisateur

Place all valuables in a waterproof container and fasten
it to the canoe.
Over time, sunlight adversely aff ects the rubber coating of
the canoe; therefore, it is recommended to place the
canoe in the shade after every use.
CAUTION:
•
On large surfaces of water (seas or lakes), pay atten-
tion to water currents and off -shore breezes. Cu-
rrents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
•
T he SCOUT canoe should not be used in challenging
conditions, such as in decreased visibility (night, fog
or rain).
Characteristics of Di culty Grade WW 3 – Hard:
• Big rapids, high and irregular waves, pillows, whirlpools,
medium blockage and low cascades in strongly meande-
ring rivers or blind rivers.
ATTENTION
Pay extra attention to your choice of fl otation life-jacket.
The fl otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing details
of its fl otation capabilities and safety certifi cation.
5. S torage of the Boat See Picture 4
Open the valves and release the air from all the chambers.
Dismantle the seats and insert the screws and nuts into the
mesh bag. No sharp objects should remain in the canoe.
Lay out the defl ated canoe on its side. Fold the overlapping
part of the bottom over the sidewall cylinders. Then fold the
canoe from both ends to the centre. Fold both folded hal-
ves over each other and add the seats. Fix the folded canoe
with the enclosed compression straps and insert it into the
carrying bag. Finally, insert the remaining accessories into
the bag, close the bag and fasten the compression belts on
the bag.
6. T reatment and Storage
The rubber surface coating of the boat is sensitive to oils,
gasoline, toluene, acetone, kerosene and similar thinning
agents. Prior to storing a dirty boat, wash it down with warm
soapy water. Rinse the boat with fresh water after using the
boat in seawater. It is recommended to check the state of
the infl ation valves and the safety relief valves. If a valve is
not airtight, it is possible to unscrew the valve body from the
boat with the use of a special valve-key and clean its mem-
brane with a strong jet of water or compressed air. Prior to
storage, it is recommended to rub the surface of the canoe
with an agent intended for the treatment of such surfaces,
which has cleaning properties, and which impregnates the
material to prevent further dirtying, or which is capable of
forming a protective UV-fi lter. Never use agents containing
silicon when treating your boat. Store the cleaned and dried
boat in a dark, dry place at a temperature of (15 – 35) °C, at
least 1.5 m from any radiant heat source and out of the reach
of rodents. During longterm storage, it is recommended to
infl ate the boat for 24 hours from time to time to avoid fati-
guing the fold lines. It is also recommended to have the boat
serviced by the manufacturer's authorized service station at
least once every two or three years.
Proper care and treatment of the boat will increase its
service life.
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7. Guarantee Conditions
The guarantee period is 24 months and is calculated from
the date of sale.
The producer provides cost-free repairs or replacement of
faulty components for material faults or production faults.
The warranty does not cover damage to air chambers due
to higher pressure than the required operational pressure!!!
8. Boat Repairs
You can easily repair a damaged boat yourselves by means
of the accompanying gluing set.
Gluing:
• mark out the damaged area on the boat and choose an
appropriately sized patch;
• the surfaces of both patch and place to be glued must be
clean, dry and without traces of old glue;
• we recommend degreasing both surfaces with acetone in
order to achieve a perfect bond;
• spread a thin layer of glue on both surfaces to be glued
and repeat this step once the fi rst layer has dried;
• after the second layer has dried, press the patch fi rmly on
the damaged place, weigh down or use a rolling pin on
a fl at surface.
For minor repairs (punctures), it is possible to re-infl ate the
boat and continue using it after waiting for approx. 30 minu-
tes; after more serious repairs, you should wait for 24 hours
before using the repaired boat. Complicated repairs should
be performed by the manufacturer or at authorized service
stations.
Guarantee repairs and post-guarantee repairs are provi-
ded by the manufacturer:
GUMOTEX Coating, s.r.o.
Mládežnická 3062/3a
690 02 Břeclav
Czech Republic
9. Product Disposal Method
The boat rudder is disposed of at municipal landfi lls or using
the best available technology.
Recycle the user´s manual or dispose of it with municipal
waste.
10. Packaging Disposal Method
Cardboard – recycle as the indicated symbol directs.
PE bubble foil – recycle as the indicated symbol directs.
11. T ype Parameters Tag
Each boat is provided with its own Type Parameters Tag
which displays the most important technical parameters.
Please follow these values. Above all, do not overload the
boat and maintain the recommended maximum pressures
in the air chambers.