Operating Instruction; Maintenance And Storage - Jilong FISHMAN 100 Instrucciones De Uso

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Preparation before departure
Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
1. Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to water activities
and boat operation.
2. Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
3. Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
4. Explain basic boat operation to all passengers.
5. Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the boat in case of
emergency.
6. Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad
weather conditional can alter this.
Check the working condition of the boat and equipments:
1. Check inflation pressure.2. Check all valves.3. Check the load is evenly
distributed on deck of boat: front to back and side to side.4. Take care for
maximum motor power.
Check that required safety equipment is on board
(Check the laws and regulations of the country or locality
in which you're boating)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars repair kit and tool kit.
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The boat papers and your boating license (if applicable).
5. Lights are required if operating after dark.
Rules to observe during navigation
1. Be responsible and strictly follow the safety rules. Do not neglect the safety
rules, this could hazard your life and lives of others.
2. Learn to keep control of your boat.
3. Respect local regulations and practices.
4. Navigate on „sheltered water" only.
5. Remember weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Always be sure that you
can reach a shelter rapidly.
6. Do not take alcohol or take drugs before or while operating your boat. All
passengers should maintain sobriety in all voyage.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

7. Keep fire away. Do not smoke on board.
8. Make sure your passengers remain sit. Only if the boat is at rest or at low
speeds, passengers can sit on the tubes and grab the line around the boat. At
planning speeds, in rough water or during sharp turns, all passengers should
position themselves in seats or on the floor.
9. No bow riding. Bow riding is illegal in most areas and is extremely
dangerous.10. Be very careful when landing. Arms and legs can be hurt when
hanging off the boat.
11. Always avoid areas where divers/swimmers are in the water. Keep a sharp
lookout especially when operating near beaches and launch sites. The Alpha flag
indicates proximity of divers. You MUST stay at a good distance (minimum 50
meters).
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Depending on the parts usage, keep some spare available, all parts suggest
must consult local agent for factory authorized parts when servicing system.
Clean your boat after a trip to prevent damage from sand, salt water or sun
exposure.
Use a garden hose washing the boat and a sponge and mild soap can clean
most dirt.
Make sure the boat is completely clean and wipe the boat with the dry cloth
before storing, otherwise the boat will be mouldy.
Do not use solvents to clean the boat, solvents may damage material or plastic
components in system.
Store all boat accessories in a dry storage location with ventilation. Make sure
that all parts are dry before storage.
You can store the boat inflated or deflated.
→Choose a dry and cool place to store the boat.
→Don't hang the boat up.
→Don't place any heavy or sharp objects on it.
The boat is designed to be storable, seasonal boat. If you live in a temperate
area in which the boat will not be in use all year-round, it is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to deflate the boat and dry it thoroughly, and store it in a
protected area for the off-season. This will help extend your boat and prevent a
safety hazard from developing while the boat is not in use.
Warning:
Certain household cleaning solvents, chemicals and other liquids (such as battery
acid, oil and gasoline) could damage the PVC fabric. In the event of spill or
mishandling, you should check for leaks and inspect for structural integrity.
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