Classic Accessories Cumberland Mode D'emploi

Instructions:
Materials list:
• 1 float tube cover with 2 flotation bladders
• 1 mesh stripping apron with spreader bar sleeve
• 3-piece spreader bar
• 1 bladder repair kit (contains: repair instructions and two PVC patches)
• 1 pair of shoulder straps
How to inflate your float tube bladders
Float tube bladders are designed to be inflated by foot or hand pump.
Your Cumberland float tube has Boston type valves for easy inflation
and deflation. The valve is constructed in 3 parts:
A. Bladder valve part
B. Middle valve part
C. Upper cap
To inflate:
The middle part [B] must be screwed in
tightly to the bladder valve part [A]. The
upper cap [C] must be removed from the
middle valve in order to inflate.
Use a pump to inflate the float tube just enough to hold their shape.
To Deflate:
DO NOT REMOVE CAP – Unscrew the middle valve (B) from the bladder
valve part [A]. It is not necessary to unscrew the middle valve/bottom valve
completely to deflate the float tube.
Inflating and assembling your float tube
1. Place your float tube flat on the floor with the pockets facing up.
2. Inflate the two pontoon bladders about 30%—just enough to hold their
shape.
3. Check the bladders by
unzipping the pontoons
(Fig. 2). The bladders should
lie flat, untwisted and
centered underneath the
pontoon pockets. Make sure
the rip-and-grip tabs [A] and
[B] that attach the bladder to
the pontoon cover align (Fig.
3). (A twisted bladder will
distort the cover when you
blow it up.)
4. Inflate the flotation bladders until most
of the wrinkles are out of the
cover. If any twists develop stop,
deflate the bladder, straighten it
within its pocket and re-inflate.
Close the valve caps tightly.
You may need to add or release
some air if you travel
between low and high elevations
or if the temperature changes.
Always take out some air before
leaving your float tube in a car—the heat can expand the air in the bladders
quite a bit.
5. Connect the three spreader bar pieces by inserting the two long tubes
into the shorter coupling tube with the angled ends on both long tube
ends facing out. Now place the mesh stripping apron on the floor with the
graphics facing up. Slip the spreader bar with the angled ends facing down
into the fabric sleeve at one end of the apron.
Slip the ends of the apron sleeve into the fabric receptacles on the top
and front of the left and right pontoons.
6. There are two backrest support straps sewn to the seat backrest with a side
release buckle on either end. Be sure these buckles are clipped to their
corresponding parts on the inside pontoon. Adjust the length of the strap
for a comfortable seat back angle.
Lifting the tube in and out of the water
There are two web handles next to the pontoon pockets that can lift the tube in
and out of the water easily.
The Cumberland
C
B
A
Fig. 1
Float Tube Shell
right
TOP VIEW
left
Fig. 2
BOTTOM VIEW
right bladder
A
TOP VIEW
A
left bladder
Fig. 3
Launching and using your float tube
1. Start with a gentle slope (like a boat ramp).
2. Attach fins to your feet, then place your float tube in knee-high water. Step
into your tube from the open side and turn so that your back is facing the
backrest.
3. Now just sit down in your float tube, refasten the stripping apron and float.
Practice kicking with your fins to go backward or to turn.
Carrying your float tube
Included with your float tube is a pair of backpacking shoulder straps. Attach
a shoulder strap to one side of the float tube at the bow and the other end to
the D-ring located on the outside of each of the pontoon pocket, on the same
side. Repeat with the other strap on the opposite side.
Anchoring System
Unclip the ends of shoulder straps from the D-rings along the outside of the
pontoon pockets, leaving them secured to the bow tube D-rings. Take the two
loose ends of the shoulder straps and hook them together. Tie a rope and an
anchor to the strap ends. (Anchor and rope not included.)
Safety
Be a smart floater. Use a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device
while using your float tube and fish with a buddy. Your float tube is designed
for calm water. It is not to be used as a river rafting device. Never float during
thunderstorms or in any rough weather.
There is a safety flag holder on the seat back of your float tube. Please
check your local laws. Some states may require you to fly a safety flag when
floating.)
Care and storage of your float tube
Always partially deflate the bladders before storing your assembled float tube
in a vehicle or hot area. The air in the bladders can expand significantly.
If you are not going to use your float tube for an extended period deflate
it and store it. To avoid mildew, be sure that your float tube is dry before you
B
pack it and that you store it in a dry place.
B
Repairing Tears and Holes
For best results it is important to apply the patch to a clean, dry surface and that
the surface temperature is 50°F or warmer. Use an alcohol prep pad to clean the
surface to be repaired. If you do not have an alcohol prep pad use a 50/50
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. After cleaning, allow the surface to dry
completely. Using scissors, cut the patch to a size that will extend one inch be-
yond all edges of the tear. Peel back 1/8"-1/4" of the paper backing and center
the patch over the tear. While anchoring the exposed patch edge slowly peel away
the paper backing while carefully applying the patch over the tear. Take care
to avoid air bubbles. Rub the surface of the patch firmly and allow patch to
cure for 4 hours before use.
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