Technical Description; Infl Ation Instructions; Using The Canoe - Gumotex Orinoco Manuel De L'utilisateur

1. Table of specification
(Indicative values)
Length (cm)
Width (cm)
Peripheral cylinder diameter (cm)
Number of air chambers
Approximate dimensions – packed in carry bag (cm)
Dimensions – packed in cardboard (cm)
Maximum operational pressure
Maximum weight (kg)
Maximum load (kg)
Maximum number of people
Draught (cm)
The highest anchor above surface (cm)
2. Technical description – see Fig. 1
1. side drum
2. bottom
3. PUSH/PUSH valve
– enables infl ating/defl ating, pressure regulation
and pressure measuring by manometer (see Fig. 2)
4. overpressure valve
5. seat with COMFORT PAD foam
6. seat fi xture
7. screw with plastic nut (see Detail A)
8. fi xation belt for wild water (see Detail B)
9. fi xture of the fi xation belt
10. canoe carrying handle
11. strap handles
12. manufacturer's label
13. yellow "WARNING" label
14. drain sleeve
15. metal lugs for towing and lifting of the boat
16. protective sheet
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT:
Transport bag, 2 compression straps for the compression
of the folded boat, user's manual with warranty card, foam
sponge in a net bag, gluing kit containing the glue, patches,
valve adapter, spare screw with plastic nut for the fi xation
of the seat.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfold the boat. Fasten the seats and fi xation belts by me-
ans of the screws and plastic nuts – see Details A, B. Infl a-
te the air chambers in the following order: side drums (1),
bottom (2). For the infl ation it is favourable to use a foot
pump or piston pump with using the valve adapter - see
Fig. 2b (the adapter is a part of the gluing kit). Before the
start of infl ating, check the condition of the valves. Set the
valves to the Closed position. For the way of operation of
the valve see Fig. 2. Infl ate the air chambers until they are
fi rm but not completely stiff . The air chambers should pro-
vide a feeling comparable to squeezing a ripe orange. You
can check the exact operating pressure by using a suit-
able pressure gauge (optional accessory) – see Figure 2a.
The wrench for the installation of the valve - see Fig. 2c
- is an optional accessory.
Orinoco
70 × 53 × 32
72,5 x 55,5 x 32
0.025 MPa [0.25 Bar/3,7 PSI]
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers
is 0.025 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases
(e.g. owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers
of the canoe can rise rapidly. We recommend relea-
sing some air from all air chambers of the canoe after
pulling it out of the water. This will prevent possible
destruction of the air chambers. However, do not forget
to continuously check air pressure in the chambers af-
terwards, too. A corresponding reduction in operating
pressure is up to 20% within 24 hours.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always close the valve with a cap,
to prevent the intrusion of dirt into the valve, which
could cause leakages in the future.

4. Using the canoe

The Orinoco canoe is a two-seat infl atable canoe with sel-
fdraining bottom.
Whenever the canoe is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c
Rules should be observed. Operation of the Orinoco infl atable
canoe does not require any licence provided the people who
operate the canoe know the techniques of small boat operati-
on within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as the
valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The design of the canoe enables it to be used it on wild waters
up to Diffi culty Grade WW IV, for water-based tourism activi-
ties on calm rivers and lakes, and expeditions requiring lots of
baggage. The canoe's advantages are good stability, manoeu-
vrability, space-saving design, easy transport and long lifetime.
The canoe is propelled by 2 paddlers sitting on the seats. The
seats are adjustable in the longitudinal direction according to
the paddlers' needs and the distribution of baggage in the ca-
noe. The central reinforcing cylinder can be used as a seat for
a child. All people in the boat must wear fl otation life-jackets.
Use canoe paddles.
When using the canoe on wild water, the paddlers kneel,
supported by the seats; their thighs are fi xed by thigh-straps
405
105
32
3
25,5
350
2
15
55
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