Table Of Specifications; Technical Description; Inflation Instructions; Using The Canoe - Gumotex PALAVA 400 Manual De Instrucciones

1. Table of specifications

(indicative values)
Length (cm)
Width (cm)
Sidewall cylinder diameter (cm)
Number of air chambers
Dimensions – packed in carry bag (cm)
Dimensions – packed in cardboard (cm)
Maximum operational pressure
Weight (kg)
Load (kg)
Maximum number of people
Draught (cm)
The highest anchor above surface (cm)
2. Technical description – see Fig. 1
1. side tube
2. bottom
3. fore deck
4. after deck
5. PUSH/PUSH valve - for inflating/deflating,
pressure control and pressure measurement
by a manometer (see Fig. No. 2)
6. pressure relief valve
7. seat
8. seat attachment
9. screw with a plastic nut (see detail A)
10. fi xation strap for wildwater canoeing (see detail B)
11. fi xation strap attachment
12. carrying grab
13. safety rope
14. manufacturer's label
15. yellow „WARNING" label
16. Flexible rope with locks
17. elastic rope for fixing the baggage
18. anchor rope
19. rope for fixing the seat
20. D-ring holder
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT:
Transport bag, compression belt for compression of the
packed boat, user's manual with warranty card, foam sponge,
gluing kit including glue, patches, valve adapter,
spare screw with plastic nut for fixation of the seat.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Third seat for a child, expedition transport bag with backpack
system
The PALAVA ECONOMY version:
The Palava Economy version does not have centre atta-
chment points for seats, the seats are fastened with a rope.
The Economy version is not fitted with a strap attachment for
the baggage for wildwater canoeing. The boat is supplied wi-
thout a transport sack.

3. Inflation Instructions

Lay out the canoe. Attach the seats and fi xation straps using
screws and plastic nuts – see Details A and B. Alternatively,
the seats can be laced by means of ropes (19) – see Detail C.
Inflate the chambers in this sequence: side tubes (1) and the
8
Palava 400 / Palava 400 Economy
60 × 40 × 25
70 x 44,5 x 31
0.02 MPa [0.2 Bar/3 PSI]
bottom (2). A foot pump or piston pump with a valve adapter
is the best way of infl ating the craft (the valve adapter is inclu-
ded in the gluing set) – see Picture 2b. Prior to infl ating the
canoe, check the valves. Set the valves to the closed position.
For how to use the valves – see Picture 2.
Inflate the air chambers until they are firm 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 acces-
sory) – see Figure 2a. The spanner for assembling the valves
is an optional accessory – see Picture 2c. Luggage store com-
partment under the deck: secure all luggage against loss with
flexible rope with locks (16).
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e.g.
owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of
the canoe can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing
some air from all air chambers of the canoe after pu-
lling it out of the water. This will prevent possible de-
struction of the air chambers. However, do not forget
to continuously check air pressure in the chambers af-
terwards, too. A corresponding 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
cancause leaky valve seals.

4. Using the Canoe

The PALAVA two-seat inflatable canoe is designed for recrea-
tional use and water tourism.
Whenever the canoe is used on waterways, Waterway Traffic
Rules have to be observed. Operation of the PALAVA canoe
does not require any licence provided that the people who
operate the canoe know the techniques of small boat operati-
on within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as the
valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The design of the Palava canoe enables it to be used on wild
water up to Difficulty Grade WW3 or for water-based tourism
activities on calm rivers. The canoe's advantages are good
stability, manoeuvrability, compactness, easy transport and
a long lifetime.
400
94
29
3
17,5
240
2 + 1
15
40