Pelican CATCH 100 Manual Del Usuario página 7

HOW CAN YOU CARE FOR YOUR KAYAK?
Limit exposure of your kayak to direct sunlight. While in use, water flowing over the deck helps regulate surface
temperature. However, when dry, the heat absorption effect is amplified if directly exposed to sunlight.
/ Inspect your kayak for dings and cracks before and after each use.
Minor abrasions, dents, wearing off and scratches are normal and will not affect your kayak's performance.
/ Store your kayak in a well-ventilated and shaded area when not in use. Your kayak can be damaged
if it is exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period.
HOW CAN YOU MAINTAIN YOUR KAYAK?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT USE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS OR ABRASIVES.
/ The best way to clean your kayak is by using a mixture of mild soap and warm water. We also recommend rinsing it
with fresh water after each use to remove sand and saltwater deposits. Clean your kayak regularly to keep it looking
like new. Some chemical substances contained in cleaning products and sunscreen lotions are likely to damage the finish
of your kayak. Do not remove the foam blocks you find inside most Pelican kayaks as they are there for extra flotation.
/ Never try to paint your kayak. Paint will not adhere to the hull.
/ Caution must be used if you decide to use a pressure washer to clean your kayak.
/ Never use the pressure washer on the deck of your kayak as it could damage accessories and stickers.
/ Only use a pressure washer on the hull below the water line.
/ Always use widest setting on the jet spray.
HOW CAN YOU STORE YOUR KAYAK FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD?
/ Clean your kayak.
/ Remove tight straps or ropes from the hull as this can deform your kayak over time.
/ Remove the drain plug and leave it out, as this will regulate the air pressure inside the kayak. Place the kayak in
an upright position (on its stern) to empty water that has accumulated because of condensation or seepage.
/ Store your kayak in a well-ventilated and shaded area. Direct sunlight for an extended period can damage it.
Do not store your kayak in a bag or tarp for extended periods. Prolonged storage of a wet kayak in a wet bag
or tarp may cause mold and osmotic blisters. Bags and tarps collect heat and can potentially overheat your kayak.
/ Place your kayak on a flat surface. Avoid placing it on sawhorses for an extended period. Avoid placing it close
to a heat source (e.g., stove, radiator, etc.) or hanging it by its carrying handles as this could deform the hull over time.
Cover it with a cockpit cover if you store it outdoors.
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