Instructions For Infl Ating The Boat; Using The Boat; Folding The Boat - Gumotex HALIBUT Manuel De L'utilisateur

28 Skeg-fi n
29 Probe bracket
30 Fishing rod plastic holder
31 Screw with a plastic nut (see detail C)
32 Screw valve for small chambers (seats, leg rests, etc.)
33 Backrest straps
34 Seat board fi xtures (see detail B)
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE KAYAK:
Dry bag 100 l, compression strap for tightening the packed
kayak, plastic skeg-fi n, user manual, foam sponge, gluing
kit containing glue, patches, valve reduction, 1 replacement
screw with a plastic nut, metallic probe holder, fi shing rod
plastic holder, metal key for valves.
3. Instructions for infl ating the boat
Unfold the kayak. If you intend to use the tracking fi n (28),
slide it into the attachment in the bottom (27). You can also
use the fi xture for fastening the probe holder (29) – detail A.
Insert the fl oor board on the bottom (9) for reinforcing the
boat's bottom. Pull the seat board (7) into the fi xtures (34)
on the bottom side of the infl atable seat (8) - see detail B.
Then infl ate the seat (screw valve infl ation – see Fig. 2). Using
screws and plastic nuts, fasten the seat (7) and holder (10)
boards into the fi xtures on the cylinders (11) – see detail C.
The front and rear boards (10) can be used for fi xing the rod
plastic holder thanks to the openings; there is a handle for
easier standing up on the front board. Fasten the infl atable
seat (8) by pulling the straps (33) on the backrest through
the fi xtures with a plastic clip (23) on the side cylinders – see
detail D. The boat can be turned in slowly fl owing water by
moving the suspended anchor in the rope loop (20).
Check the condition of the valves before infl ating. Tighten the
valves with the assembly key - see Fig. 2c. Set the valves to
the OFF position.
For valve operation see Figure 2.
Infl ate the air chambers in sequence:
The bottom (1) and then the side cylinders (2). Use a foot
pump or piston pump with a valve adaptor for infl ating - see
Figure 2b (the adaptor is included in the glue set). 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 acce-
ssory) - see Figure 2a. Below the front board, there will be
space for putting baggage, which you can secure against
falling out with the fl exible rope with snap hooks (19).
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e.g. ow-
ing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of the
canoe can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing some
air from all air chambers of the canoe after pulling it
out of the water. This will prevent possible destruction
of the air chambers. However, do not forget to continu-
ously check air pressure in the chambers afterwards, too.
A corresponding 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 HALIBUT kayak is designed for fi shing activities. When-
ever the kayak is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c Rules
should be observed. Operation of the HALIBUT a infl atable
kayak does not require any licence provided the people who
operate the kayak know the techniques of small boat opera-
tion within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as
the valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The HALIBUT kayak can be used on still or gently fl owing
waters up to Diffi culty Grade WW 1. This is only a recom-
mended use, it always depends on the specifi c abilities of
the user! Use double-bladed kayak paddles with a length of
approx. 210 cm. During navigation, people must wear swim-
ming vests.
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 neces-
sary 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 otherwise dragged or in any way subject to
unusual stress. 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 valuables into a waterproof container and fas-
ten 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.
HALIBUT kayak should not be used in poor conditions,
such as In reduced visibility (night, fog, rain).
Characteristics of Di culty Grade WW 1 – Easy:
Regular water fl ow and low and regular wave forma-
l
tion, small rapids, easy obstacles and frequent mean-
ders with quick water fl ows.
ATTENTION
Pay extra 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.
5. Folding the boat – see fi g. 3
Remove dirt and dry the kayak before rolling up.
Defl ate the seat, dismount the seat and holder boards, the
skeg-fi n, and the probe holder. Open the valves and release
air from the main chambers. The defl ation may be sped up
by rolling the boat towards the valves. No sharp object may
remain in the boat. Spread the defl ated boat on a fl at sur-
face and fold – see Fig. No. 3.
Spread the boat fl at. Fold both side cylinders longitudinally
so that they do not hang over the bottom plan view. Then roll
the boat from both sides towards the centre. Fold the rolled
halves over each other and insert the folded infl atable seat
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