Gumotex FRAMURA Manuel D'utilisateur page 7

Attaching the rudder on the boat
The rudder fixing system (9) needs to be attached at
the rear of the boat and secured with carriage bolts
and nuts. Pull the locking ring on the rudder pin (10).
Insert the pin into the hole and secure with retaining
ring. The control cables (6) for the pedals are now
guided from inside and through the holes in the aft
deck and then through the snap hooks (4); set the
length using the adjusting piece. Now guide the lifting
cable (3) through the brake (11) of the lifting mecha-
nism. Attach the snap hook of the lifting cable to the
lifting mechanism, see Fig. No. 3, and set the required
cable length using the adjusting piece.
3. OPERATING THE RUDDER
The rudder facilitates control of the kayak especially
in the wind or waves. Operate the rudder by pressing
with one foot against the pedal and releasing the
other foot. Power is transmitted by the cables to the
rudder rocker arm to rotate the rudder. The rudder
blade can be raised by pressing the brake of the lift-
ing mechanism and pulling forward. When pressing
the brake of the lifting mechanism and pulling back,
the rudder is lowered to its working position.
WARNING
The rudder blade can be damaged in
shallow water or when launching the
boat or approaching the shore.
Always lift the rudder blade to the top
position in these situations.
4. DISASSEMBLY OF THE RUDDER
Before collapsing the kayak, it is necessary to remove
the rudder. Unhook the control cables off the snap
hooks. Unclip the snap hook from the lifting mecha-
nism. Remove the rudder mount and the metal pedal
bracket.
5. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
The rudder has no special maintenance requirements.
When contaminated, after contact with salt water and
before storing, wash the rudder in lukewarm water
with a spot of soap or detergent. Use grease to pro-
tect the metal parts. Worn out or damaged parts, es-
pecially the cable, should be replaced. Rudder should
always be transported and stored separately from
the kayak. When assembling the rudder in the kayak,
always check if the screws are securely tightened.
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6. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The warranty period is 24 months starting from the
date of sale.
The manufacturer provides free repair or replace-
ment for material defects.
Warranty and post warranty repairs are provided by
the manufacturer:
GUMOTEX Coating, s.r.o., Mládežnická 3062/3a,
690 02 Břeclav, Czech Republic
7. DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
The boat rudder is disposed of at municipal landfills
or using the best available technology!
Recycle the user manual or dispose of it with munici-
pal waste
8. DISPOSAL OF THE PACKAGING
Cardboard - recycle in accordance with the symbols
on the packaging.
PE (polyethylene) bag – recycling according to the
symbols on the packaging.
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