Important Safety Instructions; General Safety - Mistral VENTURA Instructions For Use Manual

˜ IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
˜ General safety
WARNING!
Read the operating instructions carefully and
follow all safety instructions . If you don't follow
these instructions, this product may overturn or
explode, or you may drown .
Hand over the operating instructions together with
the product if you pass it on to third persons for
their use .
Do not exceed the permissible number of
persons in this kayak . Always use the seats
provided . Consider that the total weight
of persons and equipment on board the
kayak must never exceed the maximum
recommended load .
Never exceed the recommended maximum
load! Load the kayak carefully and distribute
loads appropriately to maintain design trim
(approximately level) . Avoid stowing heavy
items weights high above the centre of mass
of the kayak .
NOTE: The maximum recommended load
includes the weight of all persons on board plus
provisions, personal effects, consumables (water,
fuel, etc.) and equipment not otherwise included
in the kayak's mass and cargo (if any).
When using this product, life saving devices
such as life jackets and buoys should always
be inspected before boarding the kayak. They
must be used in the prescribed manner at all
times when boating.
Before every use, carefully inspect all
components including air-chambers, ropes,
paddles, and air valves to ensure everything
is in good condition and tightly secured. If
you discover any damage, please to repair or
let the kayak be repaired before using it.
Buckets, water scoops and air pumps should
always be available during a voyage. They
may provide an emergency remedy in
case air leaks or the kayak takes on water
otherwise.
When the kayak is in motion, all persons
on board must remain seated at all times to
avoid falling overboard. Keep the kayak in
balance. Uneven distribution of persons or
load in the kayak may cause it to overturn,
which may result in drowning.
Use the product in sheltered water, up to
300 m (984 feet) from the shore. Consider
natural factors such as wind, tide waters and
tidal waves when boating/paddling. BE
AWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND
CURRENTS. Always wear a life jacket!
If one chamber is punctured when the kayak
is in the water, it may be necessary to fully
inflate the other air chamber to prevent it from
sinking.
Be careful when landing on the shore. Sharp
and rough objects such as rocks, cement, sea
shells, glass, etc. may puncture the kayak's
hull. To avoid damage, do not drag the kayak
over rough surfaces.
This product is intended for use near the
beach and short-time and short-distance
cruising respectively.
Consider the potentially harmful effects
of corrosive liquids such as battery acid,
oil or petrol. These liquids may damage
your kayak. Do not steer into oils spills or
otherwise polluted waters with this kayak.
Inflate the air chambers in ascending order
as numbered. Observe the rated pressure
of this product. Over-inflation may cause the
kayak to explode. Exceeding the pressure
values given on the capacity plate may result
damage, or the kayak may overturn, which
in turn may lead to drowning. Under-inflation
will adversely affect its navigational and
manoeuvring characteristics.
You may use the D-buckles to tow the kayak.
Pull slowly and avoid sudden jerks in order to
avoid damage to the kayak.
Know how to operate your kayak. Check for
and participate training courses if necessary
and obtain requisite other information needed
to handle this product safely. Learn about
local regulations and dangers related to
boating and/or other water sport activities
before you go out on the water.
GB/IE 17