Gumotex ALFONSO Manual De Usuario página 12

The manufacturer recommends using the boat in suffi cient
water condition (see Control table - draught).
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is necessa-
ry 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 intended for towing a motor boat, it must
not be slipped or otherwise excessively stressed. In case
of emergency, use the handle to at bow of the boat to tow.
Sharp edged and pointed items carried 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 aff ects 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 attenti-
on to water currents and off -shore breezes. Currents
and breezes may make it impossible to return to sho-
re.
• The 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.
• Do not operate the boat with an engine having a
higher rated power than what is stated on the boat's
rating plate.
• Do not operate the boat at a high speed with propul-
sion unit negative trim set (the bow down). The boat
could tilt to the side. This can cause instability when
turning with the boat. Use the negative trim to acce-
lerate from displacement run to gliding or to reduce
the speed when gliding on a ripple surface (applica-
ble to a boat equipped with a trim drive engine).
• Do not operate the boat at maximum speed on crow-
ded, high-traffi c waterways or in weather and sea
conditions with reduced visibility, strong wind or high
waves. Reduce the speed and limit the ship's wave as
a sign of consideration for your own safety and that
of others. Follow and observe the speed limits and the
no-ship's-wave zones.
• Observe and follow the navigation priorities defi ned
in the Waterway Traffi c Rules and required in COL-
REG.
• Always allow suffi cient distance to stop or manoeuvre
to avoid collisions.
Specifi cations of the WW 2 di culty grade - moderately
di cult:
• Irregular waves and riffl es, medium rapids, small whirls
and eddies, low vertical drops, small rapids in watercour-
se with heavy meandering or poor visibility
• Regular fl ow and low, regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders and fast current of water.
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.
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5. Storage of the Boat – See Fig. 3
Remove the seats and transom prior to roll-up. Place all
small accessories to the small mesh bag. No sharp object
may remain in the boat. Clean and dry the boat. Bleed air
from all chambers. The defl ation may be sped up by rolling
the boat towards the valves. Once all air has bled, place the
boat on an even surface and roll up – refer to Fig. 3.
Lay the boat fl at. Fold both side tubes lengthwise so they do
not project outside the contour of the bottom. Now roll the
boat from both ends to the center. Place the folded halves on
top of each other and tie with the compressing strap. Insert
the boat in the transport bag, add the seats, transom and
small accessories. Force the air out of the bag, roll the end of
the bag and tie it with buckles.
6. Treatment and Storage
The rubber surface coating of the boat is sensitive to oils,
gasoline, toluene, acetone, kerosene and similar thinning
agents. Prior to storing a dirty boat, wash it down with warm
soapy water. Rinse the boat with fresh water after using the
boat in seawater. It is recommended to check the state of the
infl ation valves and the safety relief valves.
If a valve is not air-tight, it is possible to unscrew the valve
body from the boat with the use of a special valvekey and
clean its membrane with a strong jet of water or compressed
air. Prior to storage, it is recommended to rub the surface of
the boat with an agent intended for the treatment of such
surfaces, which has cleaning properties, and which impreg-
nates the material to prevent further dirtying, or which is ca-
pable of forming a protective UVfi lter.
Never use agents containing silicon when treating your boat.
Store the clean and dry product in a dark dry place at a
temperature of (15 – 35) °C, at least 1.5 m from any radiant
heat source and out of the reach of rodents. During long-
term storage, it is recommended to infl ate the boat for 24
hours from time to time to avoid fatiguing the fold lines.
It is also recommended to have the boat serviced by the ma-
nufacturer's authorized service station at least once every
two or three years.
Proper care and treatment of the boat will increase its servi-
ce life.
7. Guarantee Conditions
The guarantee period is 24 months and is calculated from
the date of sale.
The producer provides cost-free repairs or replacement of
faulty components for material faults or production faults.
The warranty does not cover damage to air chambers due
to higher pressure than the required operational pressure!!!
8. Boat Repairs
You can easily repair a damaged boat yourselves by means
of the accompanying gluing set.
Gluing:
• mark out the damaged area on the boat and choose an
appropriately sized patch;
• the surfaces of both patch and place to be glued must be
clean, dry and without traces of old glue;
• we recommend degreasing both surfaces with acetone in
order to achieve a perfect bond;
• spread a thin layer of glue on both surfaces to be glued
and repeat this step once the fi rst layer has dried;