Operating Instruction - Jilong PATHFINDER C-II 330 Instruction Manual

INFLATING THE CANOE
Assembly of the oar
Deflating:
For hull chambers, unscrew the Inflating Mouth by counter-clockwise to quickly
release the air. In order to empty the other air chambers, please pull the valve
completely out of the valve seat and take the stopper out of the valve extension
as well. Squeeze valve base to release air.
Attention: Due to temperature changes, valves can become rigid. To soften, soak
the closed valve in warm water for a few minutes.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Preparation before departure
Acquire necessary information and inform other passengers:
1. Get information on local laws, regulation and hazards related to water activities
and canoe operation.
2. Check weather forecast, local currents, tides and wind conditions.
3. Advise someone on land of the time you plan to be back.
4. Explain basic canoe operation to all passengers.
5. Be sure that at least one of your passengers can operate the canoe in case of
emergency.
6. Learn how to determine the distance you can cover, and remember that bad
weather conditions can alter this.
Check the working condition of the canoe and
equipments
1. Check inflation pressure.
2. Check all safety valves.
3. Check the load is evenly distributed on deck of canoe: front to back and side to
side.
Check that required safety equipment is on board(Check
the laws and regulations of the country or locality in
which you're canoeing)
1. One personal flotation device (PFD) for each passenger.
2. The air pump, oars, repair kit ...
3. The mandatory equipment.
4. The canoe papers and your canoeing license (if applicable).
5. Lights are required if operating after dark.
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