How To Repair Small Punctures - Sevylor WATERTON Manual De Utilización

6. When storing your inflatable, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected from major variations in temperature
and other damaging factors. You may store it deflated and rolled up in a bag or assembled and lightly inflated. Store it
away from rodents.
Water will enter between the outer hull and inside chambers, this is O.K; however, whenever you take this item out of
the water and deflate it, allow for it to air out and dry, neither the skin/hull or the inside chambers will suffer from water
damage, but stagnant water could cause mildew and foul odor.

HOW TO REPAIR SMALL PUNCTURES

You can repair small punctures with the included repair kit (Note: Glue not included in USA). Please note that in order for
the repair to be successful, the humidity level should be less than 60%, temperature between 65°F / 77°F or 18°C / 25°C.
Avoid carrying out repairs in the rain or in direct sunlight.
To access the chambers, open the appropriate zip fastener. The zip fastener for the side chamber and the safety chamber
is located inside the kayak. The zip fastener for access to the floor chamber is located on the bottom at the bow and the
stern.
Check that the tube is fully deflated and lies flat.
1. Draw the shape of the patch exactly where it will be applied, cut a round patch at least 2" / 5 cm larger than the
cut/damaged area.
2. Clean the damaged area and the corresponding side of the patch with a grease remover of the alcohol type and allow
for it to dry for 5 minutes.
3. Apply 3 thin layers of glue on both the patch and the damaged area, allow for it to dry for 5 minutes between layers
until the glue feels tacky.
4. When the third layer of glue is dry, apply the patch without pressing and adjust the positioning if required, press the air
bubbles which may have formed under the patch by smoothing the patch with a round object such as a spoon, do this
procedure by starting in the center of the patch towards the outside, clean the excess glue with a solvent. Drying: 12
hours.
 Perform all of your repairs in a well-ventilated area.
 Avoid inhaling glue vapors or swallowing.
N.B.: The repairs on the weldings must not be glued. Only the manufacturer of the boat can perform the repairs on the
weldings.
Warranty Period
Years 2
CAUTION!
WARNING!
 Avoid contact with the skin or the eyes.
 Keep all repair materials (glue, solvents, etc.) away from
children's reach.
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