Inshore 335 IX - Kayak CRIVIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Inshore 335 IX CRIVIT

Maximum load Symbols used WARNING! Pay attention to the symbols marked on the product before using it. = labelling on the kayak number of people allowed: 2 adults/ 0 children permissible load capacity: 160kg (352lb)

Permissible operating pressure Intended use This product has been developed for private use. Range of application: Protected shore zones up to 300m - for travel in protected coastal waters, small bays, on small lakes, narrow rivers and canals. Do not use in wind forces greater than 4 and/or waves higher than 0.5m. Safety instructions Danger to life!

• Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material. Risk of suffocation.

• Never let children play with the product with- out supervision. Risk of injury! Beware of offshore winds! Beware of offshore currents!

• Make sure that people and cargo are always distributed evenly in the kay- ak to avoid the risk of capsizing.

• Pay attention to the information on the name- plate, permissible load capacity, and number of people, as well as the warning instructions.

• Always comply with local navigation regula- tions.

• Do not bring any sharp or pointed objects on board.20 WARNING! Please always comply with the safe- ty regulations and the current local provisions for lakes and open bodies of water, and for your own safety always wear a certified life jacket. WARNING! Avoid using sunscreen and skin care products containing alcohol. Sunscreen and skin care products containing alco- hol can cause the colour coating of this PVC inflatable product to peel. This can lead to stains on your body, your cloth- ing and other objects that are in contact. WARNING! If someone falls overboard they should always climb back on board via the bow or the stern because there is a high risk of capsizing when trying to board from the sides. Avoiding material damage!

• All inflatables are susceptible to cold. For this reason never unfold and inflate the product at a temperature lower than 15°C!

• In the event that the air pressure increases in the hot sun, it must be balanced accordingly by letting out air.

• Make sure that the product, especially when inflated, does not come into contact with stones, gravel, or sharp objects and does not rub or scrape against anything as this can cause damage to the plastic foil.

• Use only the correct pump adapters to insert into the safety valves. The valves might other- wise be damaged.

• Do not over-inflate because you then risk tear- ing open the welded seams. Close the valves properly after inflating.

• Avoid contact with sharp, hot, pointed, or dangerous objects.

• The kayak should be protected against contact with any questionable liquids or acids. This can cause irreparable damage.

• Protect the kayak from heat and fire! Be care- ful with lit cigarettes!

• To avoid damage to the hull, make sure that the kayak does not run onto rocky ground.

• Should damage occur to one of the five internal chambers while you are on the water, under no circumstances must you abandon the kayak. The buoyancy of the four intact internal chambers is sufficient to keep the kayak safely above water.

• Under no circumstances should the inflated kayak be transported by vehicle.

• Never leave your kayak in the water unoc- cupied. It will drift away faster than it can be reached by swimming.

• Before using always make sure that you have the paddles with you since you may otherwise not be able to manoeuvre the kayak properly.

• Do not make any technical modifications to your kayak. Modifications of any kind put operation of the kayak at risk.

• Never use your kayak when under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs or medications.

• Never overestimate your strength and when paddling conserve the strength in your mus- cles in such a way that you can easily paddle back again over the distance you have covered. Stay in sheltered shore areas within 300m and beware of changing winds and currents that may make it significantly harder for you to navigate. WARNING! Your caution and self-awareness when on the water are extremely important. Never overestimate your strength and navigational skills! Always stay close to shore! Be aware of what the weath- er conditions are and pay attention to storm warnings or any flares! GB/IE21GB/IE Assembly Follow the individual assembly steps in the order indicated. If the correct sequence for inflating the five air cham- bers is not followed the pressure may be distributed unevenly. This can lead to instability of the kayak and adversely affect its handling characteristics. Note: The side of the kayak with the 3 screw-on valves is the stern side (1f). The opposite side (with- out screw-on valves) is the bow side (1g) (fig. A).

• Assembly should always be performed by two adults because of the product’s size.

• Select a smooth and clean surface with enough space to unfold the kayak. Check that all the individual parts are present and in good order and condition.

• When assembling the kayak for the second and subsequent times, you should inspect for any possible damage, holes, and tears and these should be sealed as described in the section “Repairs”. Once you are on the water it is no longer possible to remedy any damage.

• Do not over-inflate the air chambers so as not to over-stretch the plastic foil.

• Make sure that the inflated kayak does not come into contact with stones or other sharp objects and become damaged. Assembling the 2-way screw-on valve (fig. H) The floor chambers and the upper side cham- bers , of the kayak are all provided with a threaded opening for the screw-on valves (10).

1. Pull the loop (10a) of the valve over the

threaded opening (1c) so that it loops tightly around the edge of the threaded opening.

2. Turn the base (10b) clockwise into the thread-

ed opening. Inflation WARNING!

• Follow the correct sequence when inflating the air chambers. The correct sequence is indicated on the kayak and in the instructions for use (No. - ).

• The recommended operating pressure is 0.05bar ( = 50mbar = 0.73psi).

• Avoid inflating the air chambers too much because there is the risk of over-stretching the welded seams or even tearing them open.

• To inflate the product use standard commer- cial foot pumps or double-stroke piston pumps with matching adapter attachments and where applicable a pressure gauge.

• Do not use a compressor or compressed air bottle to inflate the product. This can lead to damage to the product.

• Always inflate all air chambers fully. Inflation sequence Inflate the air chambers in the following se- quence:

1. Floor chamber with screw-on valve

2. Lower side chamber with stopper valve

3. Upper side chamber with screw-on valve

4. Lower side chamber with stopper valve

5. Upper side chamber with screw-on valve

Note: The air chambers are marked on the kayak with the corresponding numbers ( - ). Filling the air chambers Note: For the screw-on valve you need a pump with a conical nozzle with a diameter of approx. 17.5mm (fig. I). For the stopper valve you need a pump with a suitable conical connection.

1. Floor chamber with screw-on valve

1. Open by turning the seal cap (10c) of the

using the appro- priate pump.

3. Check the operating pressure as described in

the section “Checking the operating pressure”.

4. Turn the seal cap (10c) of the screw-on valve

(10) clockwise to close it again.

2. Lower side chambers with stopper

1. Open the upper part of the valve seal (1d)

until they feel firm and no more creases can be seen in the material.22

4. With repeated inflations the number 10 of the

measuring strip (1e) must be between position A and position 10 on the control ruler (11). Attachment of accessories Note: Secure the cords of the duffel bag and seat with a reef knot (fig. C). Attaching the front seat (fig. D)

1. Inflate all air chambers of the front seat (3)

until they feel firm and push down the valves.

2. Place the seat between the two upper side

chambers to ensure that the it stays firmly in place. Note: The hook-and-loop straps on the backrest of the front seat (3) must point towards the stern (1f).

3. Secure the seat with the 85cm cord (9b) at

the grommets (1a) on the floor chamber (fig. D) using a reef knot (fig. C).

4. Attach the backrest of the seat (3) at the but-

tons (1b) on the two lower side chambers using the elastic bands attached to the kay- ak so that it forms a zigzag pattern. (fig. E). Attaching the bow splash-guard

1. Inflate the air chamber of the bow splash-

2. Push the safety buttons of the bow splash-

guard into the openings on the kayak (fig. M). Make sure that they seat firmly.

3. Attach the bow splash-guard (2) to the buttons

(1b) on the two upper side chambers using the pre-installed elastic band so that it forms a zigzag pattern (fig. F). Attaching the stern splash-guard with seat

1. Inflate all air chambers of the stern splash-

2. Press the seat down under the two upper side

chambers to ensure that it stays firmly in place.

3. Push the safety buttons of the stern splash-

guard into the openings on the kayak (fig. M). Make sure that they seat firmly.

4. Attach the stern splash-guard (4) at the but-

tons (1b) on the two upper side chambers using the pre-installed elastic band so that it forms a zigzag pattern (fig. G). Note: When you press with your thumb against the air chamber it should still give a little. Note: If you do not have a valve adapter that fits, the lower side chamber can also be filled using the next smallest adapter by means of a special diaphragm valve.

3. Close the valve seal and push in the stopper

valve by pressing lightly (fig. J).

3. Upper side chambers with screw-on

1. Open by turning the seal cap (10c) of the

3. Check the operating pressure as described in

the section “Checking the operating pressure”.

4. Turn the seal cap (10c) of the screw-on valve

(10) clockwise to close it again. Checking the operating pressure IMPORTANT! The PVC material expands somewhat after the product is inflated for the first time and does not return to its original condition. Remember that the specifica- tions may vary slightly depending on the load and outside temperature.

1. Inflate the floor chamber and the two

lower side chambers until they feel firm and no more folds can be seen in the material. Note: When you press with your thumb against each air chamber it should still give a little.

2. To check the operating pressure of the two

upper side chambers, place the control ruler (11) over the measuring strip (1e) on the inside of each upper air chamber (fig. L). The lower arrow and the 0 on the control ruler (11) must overlap the lower arrow and the 0 on the measuring strip (1e).

3. When inflating for the first time the number 10

on the measuring strip (1e) may NOT exceed position A on the control ruler (11). Note: The number 10 on the measuring strip (1e) indicates the maximum expansion of the air chambers. GB/IE23 Triangular cushion

2. Position the inflated triangular cushion (5)

firmly in the bow of the kayak. Note: The triangular cushion (5) serves as a footrest for the person sitting at the front. Assembling the double-bladed pad- dle (fig. B)

1. Push a drip ring (8) over both ends of each

paddle tube so that the rings sit below the locking button (6a) and the taper of the tube.

2. Insert the two paddle tubes (6) into the centre

section (7). In doing so, both locking buttons (6a) must snap audibly and visibly with a slight offset into the openings (7a) on the centre section (7). Note: You have the option of setting the paddle at two different angles according to your prefer- ence. When there are two people the paddles can also be used without the centre section individually as single-blade paddles. Duffel bag The product comes with a duffel bag (14) in which the kayak can be stowed for transport and for storage. To close it use the 200cm cord (9a). The duffel bag can also be used on board to keep provi- sions, clothing, etc. protected against splash. Note: Remember that the duffel bag is not waterproof. Do not stow any sensitive items such as cameras in the duffel bag. For use on board remove the cord and roll the top end up flat. Then close the duffel bag using the hook-and-loop fasteners. Storage bag In addition, the product also comes with a splash-proof storage bag (13) which is attached to the back of the front seat (3) by the hook-and- loop fasteners. Smaller items can be stowed in the storage bag. Note: Remember that the storage bag is not waterproof. Do not stow any sensitive items in the bag. Disassembling the kayak Remove the front seat, the stern splash-guard with seat, the bow splash-guard and the triangu- lar cushion. Deflating Deflate the kayak as follows:

1. To deflate chambers with stopper valves, pull

the stopper valves (1d) out of the recess and open the lower part of the valve (fig. K).

2. To deflate air chambers with screw-on valves,

unscrew the screw-on valves (10b) from the base (1c) and let the air out completely (fig. I). Disassembling double-bladed pad- dles

1. Push down the respective locking button.

2. Pull the two paddle tubes from the centre

section. Note: The drip rings remain on the paddle tubes. Transport The kayak should always be transported by two people. Storage, cleaning WARNING! Use only care products containing no acid or petroleum components and nev- er use silicon-based products. Always store the product deflated, clean and dry at room temperature and out of the reach of rodents. The valves should always be closed during storage. Make sure that the product is stored flat, not twisted.

1. Clean your kayak thoroughly each time after

use by rinsing it with clean water and mild soap to get rid of salt crystals, grains of sand, and other tiny contaminants. Then allow it to dry completely.

2. Let the air out of all air chambers completely.

3. Lay the two upper side chambers inside the

kayak and then fold it up carefully. GB/IE24 Repairs WARNING! When there is more serious damage you should not under any circumstance perform repairs yourself. You can repair minor damage with the repair kit (12) supplied.

1. Let the air out of the kayak completely and

clean the location in question using an alcohol-based solution. Use fine sandpaper to roughen the area around the tear or hole.

2. Trim a patch that covers the damaged area

and overlaps by 1.3cm on all sides.

3. Apply the adhesive both to the location on the

kayak and also to the patch. Let the adhesive dry for approx. 3 minutes.

4. Press the patch down firmly with something

soft. Note: Be sure to work on an even surface without wrinkles or folds. Gently remove any air bubbles with a rounded object, working from the inside towards the outside.

5. After repairs wait at least 12 hours before

sluiting (1d) (afb. J).

, for at sikre, at sædet sidder fast.