Technical Description; Infl Ation Instructions; Using The Boat - Gumotex COLORADO 450 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
control 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
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT
Transport bag, two compression straps for the compre-
ssion 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. Infl ation 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: 91 cm, 96 cm, 91 cm.)
Infl ate the air chambers in the following order: side drum (1),
bottom (2), front deck (3), rest deck (4) 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 val-
ve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt cancause
leaky valve seals.

4. Using the Boat

COLORADO 450 is a six-seat boat with open stern designed
for water tourism. Whenever the boat is used on waterways,
Waterway Traffi c Rules have to be observed. Operation of
the COLORADO 450 infl atable boat does not require any li-
cence provided that the people who operate the boat know
the techniques of small boat operation within the scope ne-
cessary for its operation, as well as the valid navigation rules
of the particular country.
The design of COLORADO 450 enables the boat to be used
on wild water up to Diffi culty Grade WW 4 or for waterbased
tourism activities on calm rivers. The boat's advantages are
good stability, manoeuvrability, space-savings, easy trans-
port and a long lifetime. This is only a recommended use, it
always depends on the specifi c abilities of the user! 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
water condition (see Control table - draught).
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is necessa-
ry 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 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 COLORADO infl atable boat should not be used in
challenging conditions, such as in reduced visibility (ni-
ght, fog, rain).
• It is necessary to suffi ciently practise abandoning an
overturned boat on calm waters in advance.
Characteristics of Di culty Grade WW 4 – Very Hard:
• Big rapids, waves, pillows, whirlpools and strong blockage;
inspection of the river sections to be taken is recommen-
ded.
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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