Highfield Classic 260 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 19

j) Put the covers back on the electronic screens.
k) Air all of the cushions and upholstery for a good while before putting them back onboard and arranging
them so as to limit the surface areas touching.
l) Remove the movable upholstery.
m) Disconnect the batteries. Make sure you recharge them during the winter period if the boat is left inactive
for too long.
Caution
The winterization of the engine requires the skills of a professional engineer: please consult your dealer.
This is not an exhaustive list of recommendations: Your dealer will give you the advice you need and will carry
out the technical maintenance of your boat.
4. Tube repair
(1) Repair Kit contains:
a) Fabric patches;
(2) Conditions necessary for a successful repair:
a) Humidity max 60%.
b) Temperature range between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.
c) Repairs should not be carried out in direct sunlight, wind or rain.
d) Repairs should, however, be undertaken in a well-ventilated area.
(3) Repair PVC boats:
Highfield Inflatables that have tubes constructed with Valmex PVC coated fabrics require PU based adhesive
and RC hardener. Acetone solvent is recommended to prepare the surface before gluing. Use only recommended
solvent and adhesive.
a) Identify the area to be patched. This can be done by running water over the suspect area or spraying or
brushing with soapy water.
b) If the hole is only small, cut out a round patch of no less than 60mm diameter. Large holes or cuts will
require proportionately larger patches but always ensure you have at least 30mm of patch around the
perimeter of the cut or hole and the corners are well radiused
c) Next hold the patch on the tube and mark out around it with a pencil.
d) Clean both surfaces with solvent and spread a thin layer of adhesive over them ensuring there are no
lumps.
e) When the first coat is dry to the touch (about 10 to 15 minutes) apply a second thin coat.
f) After waiting 5 or 6 minutes, touch the adhesive with the back of your hand. If it no longer appears wet,
heat both areas with a hot air gun to re-activate the glue and join the patch to the tube and then clamp
or roll the surfaces together. For the best adhesion, roll over the patch with a roller or over the bottom
edge of a bottle.
Caution
Do not inflate the boat fully for 24 hours.
(4) Repair Hypalon boats:
Highfield Inflatables that have tubes constructed with Orca Hypalon coated fabrics cannot be bonded with
plastic adhesives or by welding. They require neoprene based glue and RFE hardener. MEK solvent is
recommended to prepare the surface before gluing. Use only recommended solvent and adhesive.
a) Identify the area to be patched. This can be done by running water over the suspect area or spraying or
brushing with soapy water.
b) If the hole is only small, cut out a round patch of no less than 60mm diameter. Larger holes or cuts will
require proportionately larger patches but always ensure you have at least 30mm of patch around the
b ) Ready to use tube of special glue