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
control 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 compre-
ssion of the folded boat, user's manual with warranty card,
foam sponge, gluing kit containing the glue, patches, valve
adapter, metal key for valves.
3. Infl ation 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. Tighten the valves with the assembly key - see
Fig. 2c. 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. 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 val-
ve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt cancause
leaky valve seals.

4. Using the Boat

The ONTARIO is a 6-passenger boat for water tourism.Whe-
never 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 water up to Diffi culty Grade WW 3 or for waterbased
tourism activities on calm rivers. This is only a recommended
use, it always depends on the specifi c abilities of the user!
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.
The manufacturer recommends using the boat in suffi cient
water condition (see Control table - draught).
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is necessa-
ry 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 intended for towing a motor boat, it must
not be slipped or otherwise excessively stressed. In case
of emergency, use the handle to at bow of the boat to tow.
Sharp edged and pointed items carried 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 attenti-
on to water currents and off -shore breezes. Currents
and breezes may make it impossible to return to sho-
re.
• 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 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 great 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.
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