SPORTSTECH WBXs Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 35

Air loss:
If your board seems a bit soft, there is not necessarily a leak. The ambient temperature influences the
internal pressure of the chamber: A deviation of 1 ° C results in a pressure deviation in the chamber of
+/- 4 mbar (.06 psi). If the board was inflated late in the evening, it could cause the air to cool over-
night. The cooler air leads to less pressure, so it can be less inflated the next morning. If there is no
temperature deviation, you must first find out where the air escapes.
Please note the following procedure:
1.Check whether there is sand or dirt in the valve.
2. Make sure the valve seal is properly positioned.
3. Rinse the SUP board surface and also the valve surround with soapy water.
4.When bubbles form, there is a leak and needs to be repaired.
Small repairs: First let the air out. Thoroughly clean the board (vinyl cleaner can be used for this
purpose) and dry the area to be repaired. For a smaller hole, apply a small drop of glue (not included).
Let the glue dry for 12 hours. (For minor repairs, use a soft plastic adhesive that is waterproof and heat
resistant).
Please note: For the repairs, the air must be drained and the board must lie flat.
1. Thoroughly clean the area surrounding the leak. Remove any dirt.
2. Cut a piece from the original patch. The piece should be large enough sothat the damaged area is
overlapped by about 1.5 cm. Use a ballpoint pen to set the size of the patch. Round off the corners.
3. Apply a thin layer of adhesive (not included) to the bottom of the patch and to the area to be repai-
red. Allow the glue to dry for 2 - 4 minutes until it appears milky.
4. Place the patch on the damaged area and press firmly. Please do not use the board for the next 24
hours to allow the adhesive to take maximum effect.
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