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Manual Inflation: C7 Manual Inflation Valves: • Before inflating, ensure there are no hazards in your working area (broken glass, metal screws, thorns etc). The product is not fragile, but taking care will C7 valves are opened and closed by depressing the central spigot and twisting ensure a long service life for the product. anti-clockwise and clockwise respectively. • Check the valves for grit and foreign bodies - clean as necessary. • Inflate/top up product to ensure it is at working pressure using supplied hand pump or a compressed air cylinder with our recommended inflation kit/ regulator assembly (Product Code: SAF38038). • The product is fitted with pressure relief valves (PRV’s) to all chambers. Ideally for optimum performance the product should be inflated to the correct pressure, which will be reached when the PRV’s start to “Blow Off”. This will also ensure the product has the maximum buoyancy possible. • When fully inflated, check the product all over for signs of wear and tear and To remove cap twist anti-clockwise. To open push in central cross spigot, repair if necessary (See notes on repair of inflatables). twist anti-clockwise. (Should stay open) • When in use, do not leave in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. If this is unavoidable, it is advisable to slightly reduce the pressure in the chambers by gently releasing air from the C7 inflation valves. This can be achieved by undoing the protective cover and placing a finger on the central spigot and gently push open the valve to reduce the pressure. To close push in central cross spigot, Replace cap. twist clockwise Store closed so stop ingress of water. www.safequip.co.uk...
Operation & Maintenance Manual Repair of Inflatable product: A6 Pressure Relief valves: These valves require no interaction. They should only activate when the chamber is at the correct pressure. Ensure the valves are not blocked or covered. If your product becomes torn or punctured: - • Find the puncture, large tears and holes will be easy to find, smaller pin holes may be less obvious and can be found using soapy water and a paint brush or sponge. The leaking pinhole will produce soap bubbles quite readily. • If puncture/tear is within 1” of a seam contact Safequip Ltd for professional advice. • Make sure that the surrounding area is clean and dry, preferably 24 hours before starting the repair work. • Prepare a patch from the repair material provided, at least 50mm larger in all directions than the area of damage. C7 and A6 valves can easily be replaced with the use of the Valve spanner • Thoroughly rub down the surrounding area and the back of the patch with the medium abrasive paper provided. • Apply a thin layer of adhesive to both surfaces and allow to dry completely (20 - 30 minutes). Annual Maintenance: • Apply a second coat and when almost dry place the prepared surfaces in contact and press together firmly, rubbing down with a smooth hard object such as the back of a spoon or a narrow roller. Rub from the centre,...
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