AQUAPARX BOAT Owner’s Manual

AQUAPARX BOAT

Dear customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of this high quality AQUAPARX inflatable boat. We are proud to bring you a world class product at an affordable price and excellent performance.Please take the time to read through this manual. It contains details of the AQUAPARX inflatable boats, its equipment, and information on its operation and maintenance. Familiarise yourself with this inflatable device before using it on the water in order to ensure safety and to prevent accidents. Fishing sports and boating can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product acknowledges, understands, and assumes the risks involved.

Safety standards and operating practices whenever using this product:

• Always wear an AQUAPARX personal flotation device, or other approved personal flotation device.
• Do not exceed maximum weight capacity. Regardless of the number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and equipment must not exceed maximum weight capacity.
• Do not operate an AQUAPARX boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not fish or sail alone.
• Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
• Dress appropriately for weather and marine conditions; cold water and cold weather can result in hypothermia.
• Check weather forecasts and beware of offshore winds, currents and safe river levels.
• Get informed on local regulations and hazards related to water activities and boat operation.
• Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear, leaks or failure.
• Tie a leash to your oars when appropriate.
• Always inform someone of your fishing or sailing route, the time and place of your departure and your intended time and place of arrival.
• Always carry identification.
• Make sure you are able to exit the craft if necessary.
• Scout unfamiliar waters; portage where appropriate.

Validity:As innovation is one of the key values we share with our customers, we can modify without prior notice any technical specifications and availability of our boats. The information provided in this manual refers to the characteristics of the boat at the time of publishing of the manual. They are not contractual in any case.

 Standard Equipment:

• 1 front carry handle with rope (7,50 m)
• 2 aluminum oars
• bench seat (model-230 & 260), 2 bench seats (model-330 & 430)
• 1 front carry/grab line
• 1 self bailing drain valve
• slatted floor boards (3 pcs model-230, 4 pcs model-260 & 330, 5 pcs model-430)
• 1 owner’s manual
• 2 high pressure valves
• 1 carry bag
• 1 repair kit
• 2 Oar holders

Technical information:

Length (cm) : model-230 230cm, model-260 260cm, model-330 330 cm, model-430 430cmWidth (cm) : model-230 127cm, model-260 160cm, model-330 151cm, model-430 175cmTube diameter : model-230 33cm, model 260 41cm, model-330 41cm, model-430 50cmNo of chamber : 2Max Persons : model-230 1+1, model-260 1+1, model-330 1+2, model-430m 1+3Capacity (kg) : model-230 175kg, model-260 250kg, model-330 400kg,. model-430 500kgMax motor capacity : model-230 5HP, model-260 5HP, model-330 15HP, model-430 20HPCategory : model-230 built as per Category-D, model 260, 330 and 430 : Category-D

Assembly:General procedure

1. Remove any sharp objects from the area where the boat will be assembled and inflated.
2. Unfold and spread out boat flat.
3. Slide each slatted floor board into its floor passing through opening.
4. Half inflate the boat with foot-pump or electric pump first.
5. Position bench seat(s)
6. Fully inflate.
7. Check the valves and close carefully to make sure there are no leaks in valves.

Floorboard Assembly InstructionSlide each slatted floor board according to following pictures:

NOTE: Make perfectly sure that each floor board is well centred, as it will be difficult to reposition the board once the boat is fully inflated.

Assembly instructions / inflation/ deflation

Choose a smooth and clean surface to unfold your AQUAPARX inflatable boat. Inflate your AQUAPARX boat with an AQUAPARX foot-pump or electric-pump, or any pump designed for inflatable boats, and other low pressure inflatables. These types of pump will have a hose and adapters to fit the valves on this AQUAPARX. (connector is included in your repair kit)

• Side tube valve(s), bottom floor and keel valve – please see drawing to the right: Unscrew the valve cap (1). Push button (2) in and turn approximately 90 degrees so it is in the “OUT” position. Insert the pump hose end piece and inflate it until you will reach the required pressure. After inflation tighten all the valve caps (clockwise). Only the valve(s) cap can ensure final AIRTIGHTNESS. To release air from the side tubes and bottom floor tube,remove the valve cap

1. and push button
2. in and turn approximately 90 degrees so it is in the “IN” position.
3. : valve base.
   • Max. air pressure : the correct pressure for this item is: Side tube valve(s): 0,2 bar / 2,88 psi (=200 mBar ). Do not exceed it.
   • Place your boat in carry bag along with equipment.
   • When storing your boat, keep it in a clean and dry place.

Any use of an air compressor may result in poor performance or damage to the AQUAPARX boat, and automatically voids all warranties. If you leave your A AQUAPARX boat exposed to the hot sun, check the pressure and deflate it slightly. Otherwise the AQUAPARX boat may become over inflated and stretch the material. The ambient temperature affects the tube’s internal pressure : a variation of 1°C/ 1.8°F causes a variation of the pressure in the tube of +/- 4 mBar (0.06psi)

• • Note: If you install a motor larger than the maximum rated horsepower for your boat, you might have control problems and risk serious injury. Never exceed the maximum rated horsepower. Whenever you take your AQUAPARX boat out of the water and deflate it, allow time for it to air out and dry. Neither the skin/hull nor the inside chambers will suffer from water damage, but stagnant water could cause mildew and foul odor.

How to repair small punctures:Check that the tube is fully deflated and lies flat.

1. Prepare a round patch no less than 3 inches or 7 centimeters in diameter.
2. Clean the patch and the area surrounding the leak with Alcoholic solution.
3. To contain excess glue, use masking tape to tape off the area around the patch.
4. Apply 3 thin, even coats of repair kit adhesive to both the surface of the boat and the patch. Wait 5 minutes between each coat.
5. After the 3rd coat, wait 10-15 minutes before applying the patch. Use a hand roller to apply the patch evenly.
6. Wait 24 hours before re-inflating.

General:Please mail us a copy of your purchase. You will void your warranty by not filing the purchase with us. Be sure to enter the Serial #(HIN code = the 12 digit number) you will find on the inner side of the rear tube or capacity plate.

General Care and Preservation:

There is very little that you have to do to keep your boat in good condition for many years. You may store it inflated or deflated. If you leave it outside, raise it up off the ground. If it is going to be in left outside, cover it with a tarp (we do not recommend hanging the boat). If you leave it in the water, you will probably have to drain out rainwater at times. If you store it inside, we suggest you a cool and dry place, making sure the boat is clean and dry before you pack it up – or cold can accumulate. That is all you need to keep your boat in mint condition for years to come. Most dirt can be removed with a garden hose, a sponge and mild soap. Do not sprinkle with powders. Do not store in an area where it is likely to be exposed to extreme temperatures (above 60°C or below -20°C).

Various General:

• Perform all of your repairs in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid inhaling glue vapours.
• Avoid contact with the skin or the eyes.
• Keep all repair materials away from the reach of children. The repairs on the welds must not be glued. Only the manufacturer can perform repairs on the welds themselves.

Guarantee / Warranty Registration

We (“AQUAPARX Europe BV”) shall warrant the new products, accessories and parts manufactured to be free from defects in material and workmanship, and this warranty shall not cover any commercial and/or professional use of Products.

1. This Warranty Period for the Products is counted from the shipment date of COMPANY and is specified hereunder:

• The base of fabrics : Two (2) years
• Seam constructions : Two (2) years
• Workmanship : Two (2) years
• Accessories & parts : One (1) year
• The owner’s registration form is the only valid registration identification. If any Products are found to be defective, Customer shall return to the distributor or AQUAPARX Europe for inspection and/or repair as instructed with a copy of the registration.
• AQUAPARX Europe BV’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to, at its option, either repair or replace the same without charge or provide a credit or refund based on the original price, or less a reasonable amount for actual use. Except as expressly agreed between both Parties, Customer must return Products for repair at its own expense. The return transportation of the repaired or replaced Products from AQUAPARX Europe BV to the destination by Customer shall be paid by Customer.
• Since this warranty applies to defects in material and workmanship, it does not apply to normal wear and tear of fabric or to damage caused by:
• neglect, lack of preventive care, modification, accident, abnormal operation, unauthorised repairs, use in a manner not in accordance with applicable Specifications, racing competition
• use of any accessories or parts not manufactured or supplied by AQUAPARX Europe BV.

This warranty does not apply to the haul out, launching, storage charge, telephone or rental charge, inconvenience or less of time and income. All incidental and consequential damages are excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the life of the warranty.

This Warranty Registration must be completed and signed, and returned to your dealer within 10 days of date of purchase in order for the warranty on your new boat to be valid.

The warranty registration has to contain the following:

Customer name :Address :City :Postal Code :Country :Phone number :Date of Purchase :Invoice number :Dealer :City Country Zip :Model Serial # :

By signing this warranty registration, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all cautions and warnings relating to the use of this product, and I understand that any occupants or users of this product risk injury or death.

Customer Signature :                                                       Date :

www.aquaparx.euAQUAPARX Europe BV – Edisonstraat 84, 6902PK Zevenaar,The Netherlands. E-Mail: [email protected]

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