Your Power Pedestals - Ranger boats Z-Comanche Owner's/Operator's Manual

Careful as you may be, you will get that scratch from the dock or beach that will need some attention. Most Ranger
dealers are equipped to do fiberglass repair, and large jobs are better left to the experts. However, minor scratches,
chips, and gouges may be repaired by you. These instructions are to repair solid color gelcoat only, not poliflake:
1. Using masking tape, tape around damaged area slightly larger than actual flaw, keeping area to be repaired
as small as possible.
2. Remove any damaged glass or gelcoat. Sand damaged area and all surface inside tape, enough to rough up
area and remove shine, using #220 grit dry sand paper.
3. Wash area with a solvent such as acetone and allow to dry.
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4. Using Ranger touch-up gelcoat or putty only, thoroughly mix 1% catalyst (MEKP) with desired amount of gelcoat
or putty.
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5. With a putty knife, trowel catalyzed gelcoat in desired area, leaving it slightly higher than the original surface to
allow for shrinkage.
6. When patch has dried, remove masking tape and carefully sand back to the original shape using #600 grit WET
sandpaper. Then buff with a light duty buffing compound.
NOTE: Area may have to be filled more than once due to shrinkage.
NOTE: Due to different dye lots the color may vary somewhat. However, we take all the steps to keep our color
consistent.
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YOUR POWER PEDESTALS

A "power pedestal" is a nitrogen gas filled steel cylinder that is used to raise and lower the fishing seats mounted
on the forward and aft casting platforms. This enables you to select the proper seat height for comfort in any fishing
situation. Pushing the empty seats all the way down helps to provide an unobstructed viewing area around the boat
when underway.
To raise the seat, simply lift your weight slightly off the seat while raising the seat actuating lever
simultaneously. To lower the seat, keep your weight on the seat and lift the lever up.
These pedestals are constructed to the highest standard of workmanship and will give years of trouble-free
service. A minimum amount of care will insure proper operation. Periodically apply a light weight oil (like
household "3 -in-1" oil) to the power unit piston. Take care not to over stress the pedestal by placing excessive
Your Boat's Finish / Your Power Pedestals
These materials are very flammable. Do not smoke or use electric
equipment while using them. Improper handling could result in an
explosion resulting in injury or death.
Gelcoat will not cure by itself. You must use a catalyst.
Do not hold buffer in one area long enough to burn gelcoat.
Do not sand metalflake surfaces. A different procedure is used to repair
these finishes. You should contact your Ranger dealer for more information.
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