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Inflating
When all zippers are closed, start inflating the air chambers. Open the
Boston screw valve of the airchambers and connect it to the pump adapter.
Inflate the air chambers in the right order. If you use the product for the first
time, you may need to inflate the air chambers repeatedly in succession
slightly to position the bladders and valves correctly in the cover.
NOTE: Only use hand or foot pumps for inflating the towable. Use in no
case a compressor or compressed air. Do not inflate the product too firm.
This can lead to damage and leaks. The permitted working pressure is 1.2
psi (0.083 bar) and may be influenced by water temperature and weather.
Cold reduces the pressure, so you should inflate more air. Heat increases
the pressure. In this case, let some air out.
Deflating
To deflate the air controlled, unscrew the Boston screw valve and push
down the internal pin slightly. You can also remove the screw valve
completely to deflate the air quickly and thoroughly.
USAGE
Safety precautions for using towables of CATEGORY: C1
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow these guidelines:
a) Only use your towable with a responsible and experienced watercraft
driver.
b) If the towable is designed for more than one person, then the riders are to
take extra care to avoid contact with each other.
c) Never attempt jumps or dangerous tricks with your towable. To avoid
collisions, do not tow more than one towable at a time.
d) Teach anyone using the towable how to use the quick release device (if
any), how to attach it to the rope, how to ride it, and how to maintain it.
e) Never strap or attach anyone to the towable or towable cover.
f) Never put your feet or hands through handles or through the strapping of
the towing rope attachment system.
g) Never wedge your feet or hands under the towable cover or between the
cover and the hull of the towable.
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h) Remove debris or obstacles that might present a safety hazard during
recreational towing.
i) Towing or using these devices can be physically demanding. Therefore
you should know your own limits. Stop when you are tired and act
responsibly.
j) Check the towing rope and connectors for frays, cuts, sharp edges, knots
between the fixing fittings, or wear before each use. Discard rope if any
such condition exists or if rope appears to be excessively worn. Such
conditions may lead to rope breaks and personal injury.
k) Use only ropes designed for towables.
l) Do not use tow lines with elastic components (bungee ropes). In case of
rupture or release under load (quick release mechanism) such ropes
result to a whiplash effect and may hurt the users (rider) and boat
occupants.
m) The observer has to advise other watercrafts with a towing streamer/flag
that towing is occuring and has to agree with the users (riders) hand
signals for communication under each other. The communication signals
are covered in this manual separately (see appendix SIGNALS).
n) The watercraft driver has overall responsibility for the safe operation and
use of the towable.
Preparation
Please do not drag the towable across the ground, otherwise the shell may
be damaged. If you ascent or climb in, the device should have no contact
with the ground or the bottom of the water. In a tube without air floor you
should not stand up or bounce. The drainage device can tear otherwise.
Wakeboard towers and tow points
Wakeboard towers are not designed for pulling towables. Use only lifting eyes
for towing tubes with 2 or more riders. Do not tow inflatables from ski pylons
or ski eyes unless recommended by the boat manufacturer. Tow pylons and
ski eyes installed aftermarket are not intended for towing inflatables. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for injuries or damages resulting from not
following these instructions.
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