Technical Description; Inflation Instructions; Using The Boat - Gumotex ONTARIO 420 Manual De Usuario

2. Technical Description
1. side drum
2. bottom
3. front deck
4. rear deck
5. infl atable seat
6. PUSH/PUSH valve – for infl ation/defl ation, pressure cont-
rol and pressure measuring by manometer
7. overpressure valve
8. feet fi xture
9. infl atable seat fi xture
10. safety rope fi xture
11. safety rope
12. yellow Warning label
13. manufacturer's label
14. anchor rope fi xture
15. anchor rope
16. handle
17. baggage Bracket
18. elastic Rope for Attaching Baggage
19. handle with D-Ring
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED wITH THE bOAT
Transport bag, two compression straps for the compression
of the folded boat, user's manual with warranty card, foam
sponge, gluing kit containing the glue, patches, valve adapter,
metal key for valves.
3. inflation instructions
Unfold the boat. Lace the infl atable seats to the boat by the
rope. (Please note that each seat has diff erent dimensions.
They are laced in order from the bow: 85 cm, 90 cm, and 80
cm.) Infl ate the air chambers in the following order: side drum
(1), bottom (2) and seats (5). For the infl ation it is favourable to
use a foot pump or piston pump with using the valve adapter
– see Fig. 2b (the adapter is a part of the gluing kit). Before
the start of infl ating, check the condition of the valves. Tighten
the valves with the assembly key - see Fig. 2c. Set the valves
to the Closed position. For the way of operation of the valve
see Fig. 2. 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 accessory) – see Figure 2a.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in the air chambers
is 0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e. g.
owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of
the boat can rise rapidly. we recommend releasing some
air from all air chambers of the boat after pulling it out of
the water. Possible destruction of the air chambers will
thus be prevented.
However, do not forget to continuously monitor the air
pressure in the chambers afterwards, too. A correspon-
ding 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 Ontario is a 6-passenger boat for water tourism.Whene-
ver the boat is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c Rules
have to be observed. Operation of the Ontario infl atable boat
does not require any licence provided that the people who
operate the boat know the techniques of small boat operation
within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as the
valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The design of Ontario enables the boat to be used on wild
water up to Diffi culty Grade WW 3 or for waterbased tourism
activities on calm rivers. This is only a recommended use, it
always depends on the specifi c abilities of the user! The bo-
at's advantages are good stability, manoeuvrability, space-sa-
vings, easy transport and a long lifetime. The boat is propelled
by paddlers sitting in their seats or on sidewall cylinders. All
people in the boat have to wear fl otation life-jackets. Use long
canoe paddles. When using the boat on wild water, feet should
be fi xed in foot straps, which enable safe abandonment of an
overturned boat.
The manufacturer recommends using the boat in suffi cient wa-
ter condition (see Control table - draught).
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is nece-
ssary 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 towed otherwise, dragged or in any way
stressed unusually. 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 precious items into a waterproof container and
fasten 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.
•
The Ontario infl atable boat should not be used in
challenging conditions, such as in reduced visibility
(night, fog, rain).
•
It is necessary to suffi ciently practise abandoning
an overturned boat on calm waters in advance.
Characteristics of Diffi culty Grade WW 3 – Hard:
• Big rapids, high and irregular waves, pillows, whirlpools,
medium blockage and low cascades in strongly meande-
ring rivers or blind rivers.
ATTENTION
Pay great 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.
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