Inflation Instructions; Using The Boat - Gumotex KAJAK RUSH 1 Manual De Usuario

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE KAYAK:
Transportation bag, compression belt for folded kayak,
User's Manual with Warranty Certificate, foam sponge in
a mesh bag, skeg-fin, flexible rope with carabiner, gluing set
containing glue, patches and valve adapter.
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES:
- Covering board
- Metal reinforcements
3. Inflation Instructions
Roll out the kayak. Insert the tracking fin into the bottom brack-
et (19). Inflate the foot rests (7 and 24) before mounting. Fig.
2 shows the valve handling. Assemble seats and footrests on
the deflated kayak.
Fasten the seat (6) to the attachment (15) on the bottom.
Fasten straps on the seat backrest to the attachment using a
plastic clip (16 – Rush 1 or 25 – Rush 2) on the side tubes –
see detail A. For better fixation of the backrest, run the elastic
rope with the snap-hook (23) through an eye in the baggage
attachment (22) and fix them to the D-rings on the backrest.
Run the straps on the footrest (7) through an attachment on
the tubes (17) and fix them to the attachment using a plastic
clip (16 – Rush 1 or 25 – Rush 2) on the side tubes and tighten
them – see detail A.
The RUSH 2 kayak can also be used as a 1-person kayak –
see Fig. 1a.
Remove one seat and the rear footrest. Attach the remaining
seat to the middle seat attachment on the bottom (15). Attach
the seat backrest (6) and front footrest (7) to the middle attach-
ment of the backrest and footrest on the tubes (25). Run the
straps of the footrest (7) through the attachment on the tubes
(17) before you attach them – see detail A.
Inflate the air chambers in sequence: Side chambers (1), the
bottom (2). Use a foot-pump or piston pump with valve adap-
tor for inflating - Refer to Fig. 2b (the adaptor is included in the
kayak bonding set). Check the condition of the valves before
inflating. Set the valves to the OFF position. Valve handling
- Refer to Fig. 2. Inflate the air chambers until they are firm
but not completely stiff. The air chambers provide resistence
comparable to squeezing a ripe orange (side cylinders) or lime
(bottom). You can check the exact operating pressure by using
a suitable pressure gauge (optional accessory) – see Figure
2a. The valve handling tool - Refer to Fig. 2c - is the optional
accessory.
For transferring the kayak, use the handle (9) on the front and
rear board.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0.025 MPa (sidewall cylinder); 0.05 MPa (bottom). If the
ambient temperature increases (e.g. owing 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 continuously check air pressure
in the chambers afterwards, too. A corresponding reduc-
tion 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.
(These may be bought with the kayak)
4. Using the Boat
The Rush kayak is designed for recreational use and water
tourism.
Whenever the kayak is used on waterways, Waterway Traffic
Rules should be observed. Operation of the Rush a inflatable
canoe does not require any licence provided the people who
operate the canoe 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 Rush kayak can be used on still or gently flowing waters
up to Difficulty Grade WW 2. This is only a recommended use,
it always depends on the specific abilities of the user! Use
double-bladed kayak paddles with a length of approx. 210 cm.
People travelling in the kayak should sit in their seats and wear
flotation life-jackets. The manufacturer recommends using the
boat in sufficient 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 intended for towing a motor boat, it must
not be slipped or otherwise excessively stressed. 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 affects 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 atten-
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tion to water currents and off-shore breezes. Cur-
rents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
The Rush kayak should not be used in poor condi-
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tions, such as In reduced visibility (night, fog, rain).
Specifications of the WW 2 difficulty grade - moderately
difficult:
• irregular waves and currents, rapids of moderate difficulty,
weak eddies and whirls, low gradients, small rapids in hea-
vily meandering or badly transparent watercourse
• regular current and low regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders with rapidly flowing water.
ATTENTION
Pay extra attention to your choice of flotation life-jacket.
The flotation life-jacket should have a tag bearing de-
tails of its flotation capabilities and safety certification.
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