Hart SLIDER Manual De Usuario página 6

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Prolonged exposure to UV rays, the effect of chemicals, insect repellents and mildew
are all damaging to your float tube. To lengthen the life of your HART float tube, follow
these simple instructions:
• Do not put your float tube on sharp objects.
• Do not put heavy objects or objects with sharp edges on your float tube.
• Do not over-inflate your float tube.
• Keep the valves and zips clean.
• Regularly clean your float tube with neutral soap and water.
• Before transporting your HART float tube, make sure that it is fully deflated.
3. STORAGE
3a. Short-term storage:
Once clean, leave your float tube to air dry. Deflate it and roll it up without pressing down
too much. The valves must be in the "open" position, making it possible to release any
residual air that may be inside.
3b. Long-term storage (winter):
Before storage, make sure that your HART float tube is perfectly clean and dry. After
use, carefully rinse your float tube to remove any debris and leave it to air dry on a
smooth, clean surface, away from direct sunlight.
Store your float tube in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and from chemicals
and exhaust fumes.
If you are going to leave your float tube partially inflated during storage, then check that
you can pinch 2.5 cm of material, this is the ideal pressure.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Air escapes from the valve when the pump is removed...
• Is the valve in the "air inlet" position? If this is the case, then remove any debris
that could affect the airtightness of the valve. To do so, quickly pump small bursts of air
into the valve. If the fault persists, then take out the core valve assembly, use a cotton
bud and alcohol to clean the rubber O-ring edge and then re-mount without tightening
excessively.
• Ensure that the core valve assembly is correctly tightened. Remove/mount and
retighten the valve if necessary.
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HART FLOAT TUBES