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Quicksilver 8M920078R Owner's Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................4/184
2. INFLATION/DEFLATION................................................4/184
3. FITTING OARS AND PADDLES.......................................5/184
4. FITTING FIBERGLASS SEAT..........................................6/184
5. DRAIN PLUG...............................................................6/184
6. MOUNTING ENGINE.....................................................7/184
7. FITTING CONSOLES AND SEATS....................................7/184
8. FITTING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM..............................8/184
9. FITTING OF THE BATTERY............................................8/184
10. FITTING OF FUEL TANKS..............................................9/184
11. NAVIGATION..............................................................10/184
12. DAVITS......................................................................11/184
13. DEFLATION AND STOWAGE..........................................11/184
14. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...................................12/184
15. REPAIRS....................................................................12/184
16. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS......................................13/184
17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS............................14/184
18. GUARANTEE..............................................................15/184
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  • Page 1 8. FITTING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM…………………………8/184 9. FITTING OF THE BATTERY……………………………….…….8/184 10. FITTING OF FUEL TANKS……………………………………….9/184 11. NAVIGATION……………………………………………………..10/184 12. DAVITS…………………………………………………………….11/184 13. DEFLATION AND STOWAGE…………………………………...11/184 14. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE……………………………..12/184 15. REPAIRS…………………………………………………………..12/184 16. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………..13/184 17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS……………………….14/184 18. GUARANTEE……………………………………………………..15/184 - 1 - 8M920078R...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION………………...………………………………..3 2. INFLATION/DEFLATION………………………………………...3 3. FITTING OARS AND PADDLES…………………………………4 4. FITTING FIBERGLASS SEAT……………………………………5 5. DRAIN PLUG……………………………………………………...5 6. MOUNTING ENGINE……………………………………………..6 7. FITTING CONSOLES AND SEATS……………………………...6 8. FITTING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM…………………………7 9. FITTING OF THE BATTERY……………………………….…….7 10. FITTING OF FUEL TANKS……………………………………….8 11.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The aim of this manual is to give guidance to owners about how to safely drive and make the most of this craft. This manual contains detailed information about the craft, standard and optional equipments and instructions about the use and maintenance of the craft. Before using your craft, please read carefully this manual to become familiar with it.

  • Page 4: Fitting Oars And Paddles

    CAUTION Never use gasoline station air pumps or any other high pressure pump. Pressure rises with the increase in temperature: 1°C increase in temperature means a 3 millibars increase in pressure. Therefore, the pressure will decrease once the craft is in the water or at night, and will increase when the craft is warmed by excessive exposure to the sun.

  • Page 5: Fitting Fiberglass Seat

    3.2 PADDLES Paddles, when not in use, can be secured on the inner sides of the craft with the specific attachments provided for this purpose. 4. FITTING FIBERGLASS SEAT It is advisable to fit the seat before finishing the inflation of the tubes to the maximum pressure.

  • Page 6: Mounting Engine

    6. MOUNTING ENGINE First of all, consult your engine manual and follow the instructions on mounting. • Place the engine on the transom, well centred, on the bow-stern axis of thecraft. • For the best outboard engine performance, it is essential to position it at thecorrect transom height.

  • Page 7: Fitting Of The Steering System

    • With a pencil draw round the accessory and mark drilled holes on the deck, removing the accessory once outlined. • Stick painter adhesive tape around the external line of the accessory to protect the rest of the deck. 7.2 DRILLING OF DECK •...

  • Page 8: Fitting Of Fuel Tanks

    • Periodically clean and dry the box of the battery, lubricating the terminals. • It is advisable to use a battery switch as a safety element, to avoid accidental discharges and other electrical risks. • To dismount the battery, first disconnect all electrical systems, especially the battery switch. Then first disconnect the ground terminal (-) and then the positive (+).

  • Page 9: Navigation

    11. NAVIGATION 11.1 USING OARS OR PADDLES Although Quicksilver craft have been designed to use an engine, they can also be handled with oars or paddles for mooring, anchoring or beaching. To row your craft correctly, paddle constantly with short quick strokes, which will allow you to maintain headway.

  • Page 10: Davits

    12. DAVITS If your craft is fitted with davit lifting points, we recommend the following: • Check with your boat dealer that the davit system on your boat is suitable to take your inflatable craft. • Do not lift the craft if it is swamped or with people aboard.

  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    23°C in a dry room in the shade. Small repairs and punctures can be easily repaired with the materials in the repair kit. Difficult repairs (tears, rips near seams, etc.) must be repaired by an Official Quicksilver Service or specialized shop.

  • Page 12: Safety Recommendations

    4. Clean the area to be repaired with alcohol, leaving it to dry for 5 minutes and cut out a patch or strip about 5 cm larger than the damaged area. 5. Difficult repairs (tears, rips near seams, ect) must be repaired by Quicksilver Service or specialized shop.

  • Page 13: Environmental Considerations

    17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS As a boater, you already appreciate nature's beauty and the peace of the great outdoors. It is a boater's responsibility to protect the natural environment by keeping waterways clean. Don't put anything in the water that you wouldn't eat or drink! FUEL AND OIL SPILLAGE The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways contaminates the environment and is dangerous to wildlife.

  • Page 14: Guarantee

    The guarantee, as described in this certificate, will only be valid once the enclosed "Registration Card" has been returned to BME, duly filled in, within 30 days of the date of purchase. 18.2 COVERAGE Quicksilver craft used solely for recreational purposes, are guaranteed as of the date of purchase and for a period of: •...
  • Page 15 10. The craft is sold by the original buyer to a third party. 18.4 PROCEDURE To make use of this guarantee, the owner will contact the nearest official Quicksilver distributor, who will give instructions as to where to send the craft.

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