Costway SP37999 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Check that required safety equipment is on board
(Check the laws and regulations of the country or
locality in which you're kayaking)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars, repair kit ...
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The kayak papers and your kayaking 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 kayak.
3. Respect local regulations and practices.
4. Navigate on sheltered water only.
5. Keep fire away. Do not smoke on board.
6. Remember weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Always
be sure that you can reach a shelter rapidly.
7. Do not take alcohol or take drugs before or while operating your
kayak. All passengers should maintain sobriety in all voyage.
8. Make sure your passengers remain sit.
9. No bow riding. Bow riding is illegal in most areas and is
extremely dangerous.
10. Be very careful when landing. Arms and legs might be hurt
when hanging off the kayak.
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).
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Clean your kayak after a trip to prevent damage from sand, salt
water or sun exposure.
Use a garden hose to wash the kayak and a sponge and mild
soap can clean most dirt.
Make sure the kayak is completely clean and dry before storing,
otherwise the kayak will be mouldy.
Do not use solvents to clean the kayak, the solvents may
damage material or plastic components in system. Store all
kayak accessories in a dry storage location with ventilation.
Make sure that all parts are dry before storage.
You can store the kayak inflated or deflated.
→ Choose a dry and cool place to store the kayak.
→ Don't hang the kayak up.
→ Don't place any heavy or sharp objects on it.
The kayak is designed to be storable, seasonal kayak. If you live
in a temperate area in which the kayak will not be in use all
year-round, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to deflate the
kayak and dry it thoroughly, and store it in a protected area for
the off-season.
This will help extend your kayak and prevent a safety hazard
from developing while the kayak 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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