Infl Ation Instructions; Using The Boat; Storage Of The Boat - Gumotex ONTARIO Manual De Usuario

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT
Transport bag, two compression straps for the compression
of the folded boat, user's manual with warranty card, foam
sponge, gluing kit containing the glue, patches, valve adapter.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfold the boat. Lace the infl atable seats to the boat by the
rope. (Please note that each seat has different dimensions.
They are laced in order from the bow: 85 cm, 90 cm, and 80
cm.) Infl ate the air chambers in the following order: side drum
(1), bottom (2) and seats (5). For the infl ation it is favourable to
use a foot pump or piston pump with using the valve adapter
– see Fig. 2b (the adapter is a part of the gluing kit). Befo-
re the start of infl ating, check the condition of the valves. Set
the valves to the Closed position. For the way of operation of
the valve see Fig. 2. Infl ate the air chambers to the specifi ed
operating pressure. For the determination of the correct value
of the operating pressure use a manometer with a suitable
adapter – see Fig. 2a. The wrench for the installation of the
valve – see Fig. 2c – is an optional accessory.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in the air chambers
is 0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e. g.
owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of
the boat can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing some
air from all air chambers of the boat after pulling it out of
the water. Possible destruction of the air chambers will
thus be prevented.
However, do not forget to continuously monitor the air
pressure in the chambers afterwards, too.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.

4. Using the Boat

The Ontario is a 6-passenger boat for water tourism.Whene-
ver the boat is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c Rules
have to be observed. Operation of the Ontario infl atable boat
does not require any licence provided that the people who
operate the boat know the techniques of small boat operation
within the scope necessary for its operation, as well as the
valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The design of Ontario enables the boat to be used on wild wa-
ter up to Diffi culty Grade WW 3 or for waterbased tourism acti-
vities on calm rivers. The boat's advantages are good stability,
manoeuvrability, space-savings, easy transport and a long
lifetime. The boat is propelled by paddlers sitting in their seats
or on sidewall cylinders. All people in the boat have to wear
fl otation life-jackets. Use long canoe paddles. When using the
boat on wild water, feet should be fi xed in foot straps, which
enable safe abandonment of an overturned boat.
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is nece-
ssary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area in
which you aim to operate.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motorboats,
nor may it be towed otherwise, dragged or in any way
stressed unusually. Sharp edged and pointed items ca-
rried in the boat must be safely wrapped.
Place all precious items into a waterproof container and
fasten it to the boat.
Over time, sunlight adversely affects the rubber coating
of the boat; therefore, it is advisable to store the boat in
shade each time after use.
CAUTION
•
On large surfaces of water (seas, lakes) pay attention
to water currents and off-shore breezes. Currents and
breezes may make it impossible to return to shore.
•
The Ontario infl atable boat should not be used in
challenging conditions, such as in reduced visibility
(night, fog, rain).
•
It is necessary to suffi ciently practise abandoning
an overturned boat on calm waters in advance.
Characteristics of Diffi culty Grade WW 3 – Hard:
• Big rapids, high and irregular waves, pillows, whirlpools,
medium blockage and low cascades in strongly meande-
ring rivers or blind rivers.
Subjective assumptions for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Excellent knowledge of all basic strokes, very good con-
trol of the boat, the ability to realistically evaluate the
diffi culty posed and the actual state of the river's waters,
elementary knowledge of live-saving techniques in the
water, swimming skills in wild waters and physical fi t-
ness.
Technical equipment for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Covered boats, boats with self-draining fl oor or open boats
equipped with covers; fl otation life-jackets with a minimum
displacement of 7.5 kg, helmets, protective clothes against
cold (neoprene) and safety instruments.
ATTENTION
Pay great attention to your choice of fl otation life-jacket.
The fl otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing details
of its fl otation capabilities and safety certifi cation.
5. Storage of the Boat – See Fig. 3
Clean the boat free of dirt and dry it before folding.
Defl ate air from all chambers. Defl ating can be speeded up
by rolling up the boat in the direction of the air valves or by
sucking the air way.
Untie the seats and place the ropes into the netted bag. Do not
leave sharp objects in the boat.
Spread the boat out on a fl at place, fold the cylinders on the
bottom of the boat along the lengthwise axis of the boat, and
then fold the cylinders again in half along the lengthwise axis.
Scroll the front and back part of the boat three times. Fold the
packed halves over each other.
With the boat thus packed, stretch the two compression straps
tight around and insert into the bag.
Enclose the remaining equipment and close the bag.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can
cause leaky valve seals.
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