Technical Description; Infl Ation Instructions; Using The Boat - Gumotex ONTARIO 450 S Manuel De L'utilisateur

2. Technical Description

1. side drum
2. bottom
3. front deck
4. rear deck
5. infl atable seat
6. PUSH/PUSH valve – for infl ation/defl ation, pressure cont-
rol and pressure measuring by manometer
7. overpressure valve (on the bottom)
8. feet fi xture
9. infl atable seat fi xture
10. safety rope fi xture
11. safety rope
12. yellow Warning label
13. manufacturer's label
14. anchor rope fi xture
15. anchor rope
16. handle
17. fl exible rope with a snap ring
18. D-ring fi xture
19. elastic Rope for Attaching Baggage
20. plughole on the rear deck
21. plugholes in the bottom
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT
Transport bag, two compression straps for the compression
of the folded boat, user's manual with warranty card, foam
sponge, gluing kit containing the glue, patches, valve adapter.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfold the boat. Lace the infl atable seats to the boat by the rope.
(Please note that each seat has diff erent dimensions. They
are laced in order from the bow: 90 cm, 95 cm, 90 cm.)
Infl ate the air chambers in sequence:
seats (5), side cylinders (1) and 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
provide a feeling comparable to squeezing a ripe orange. You
can check the exact operating pressure by using a suitable
pressure gauge (optional accessory) – see Figure 2a. The
wrench for the installation of the valve – see Fig. 2c – is an
optional accessory. To carry the boat, use the handle (16) on
the front and rear deck.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in the air chambers
is 0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e. g.
owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of
the boat can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing some
air from all air chambers of the boat after pulling it out of
the water. Possible destruction of the air chambers will
thus be prevented.
However, do not forget to continuously monitor the air
pressure in the chambers afterwards, too. A correspon-
ding reduction in operating pressure is up to 20% within
24 hours.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.

4. Using the Boat

The Ontario is a 6-passenger boat for water tourism.Whene-
ver the boat is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c Rules
have to be observed. Operation of the Ontario infl atable boat
does not require any licence provided that the people who
operate the boat know the techniques of small boat operation
within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as the
valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The design of Ontario enables the boat to be used on wild wa-
ter up to Diffi culty Grade WW 3 or for waterbased tourism acti-
vities on calm rivers. The boat's advantages are good stability,
manoeuvrability, space-savings, easy transport and a long
lifetime. The boat is propelled by paddlers sitting in their seats
or on sidewall cylinders. All people in the boat have to wear
fl otation life-jackets. Use long canoe paddles. When using the
boat on wild water, feet should be fi xed in foot straps, which
enable safe abandonment of an overturned boat.
The plugholes in the bottom (21) are used to drain the water
during wildwater rafting. Use the front position to get into the
boat to prevent water from getting in through the plugholes in
the rear part.
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is nece-
ssary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area in
which you aim to operate.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motorboats,
nor may it be towed otherwise, dragged or in any way
stressed unusually. Sharp edged and pointed items ca-
rried in the boat must be safely wrapped.
Place all precious items into a waterproof container and
fasten it to the boat.
Over time, sunlight adversely aff ects the rubber coating
of the boat; therefore, it is advisable to store the boat in
shade each time after use.
CAUTION
•
On large surfaces of water (seas, lakes) pay attention
to water currents and off -shore breezes. Currents and
breezes may make it impossible to return to shore.
•
The Ontario infl atable boat should not be used in
challenging conditions, such as in reduced visibility
(night, fog, rain).
•
It is necessary to suffi ciently practise abandoning
an overturned boat on calm waters in advance.
Characteristics of Diffi 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.
Subjective assumptions for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Excellent knowledge of all basic strokes, very good con-
trol of the boat, the ability to realistically evaluate the
diffi culty posed and the actual state of the river's waters,
elementary knowledge of live-saving techniques in the
water, swimming skills in wild waters and physical fi t-
ness.
Technical equipment for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Covered boats, boats with self-draining fl oor or open boats
equipped with covers; fl otation life-jackets with a minimum
displacement of 7.5 kg, helmets, protective clothes against
cold (neoprene) and safety instruments.
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