BRIG FALCON Series Owner's Manual

BRIG FALCON Series Owner's Manual

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MODELS:
Base version:
Deluxe version:
Sport version:
H* – boat tube is made of HYPALON (Du Pont registered trademark) coated fabrics.
OWNER'S MANUAL
"FALCON"
SERIE:
F400
F400H*
F450
F450H*
F400
F450
F400L
F450L F500L
F400S
F450S F500S
English
F500
F500H*
F500
Design category:
ISO6185:
Type VII
C

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL English "FALCON" SERIE: F400 F450 F500 MODELS: F400H* F450H* F500H* Base version: F400 F450 F500 Deluxe version: F400L F450L F500L Sport version: F400S F450S F500S Design category: ISO6185: Type VII H* – boat tube is made of HYPALON (Du Pont registered trademark) coated fabrics.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CE Certification and Main Features The CE marking indicates that the inflatable boat meets the requirements of the Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU Name of Manufacturer: Certifying Body: BRIG Ltd. INTERNATIONAL MARINE CERTIFICATION Lozovskaya 88, INSTITUTE Dergachy 62303 Rue Abbe Cuypers 3 / B-1040Bruxelles / Belgique Kharkovskaya obl.
  • Page 3: Danger Levels

    DANGER LEVELS. The manual contains warnings, identified as follows: A note like this indicates that there is serious riskthat is likely to cause death or permanant serious injury, if appropriate precautions are not taken. A note like this indicates the existence of risk that may cause death or injury, if appropriate precautions are not taken.
  • Page 4: Identification Plate

    IDENTIFICATION PLATE. Builder's Plate: Boat Type according to ISO 6185 Model of the boat Boat Design Categories according to Directive 2013/53/EU Maximum propulsion power rating for the boat Maximum Passengers capacity Maximum recommended load is including weight of the max The rated tube pressure value is engine, passengers and cargo onboard, but excluding the 0.15 bar (2.2 psi).
  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    SAFETY REGULATIONS. This manual contains recommendations and basic rules of conduct for using the boat in complete safety.Although it is not possible to offer safety information for all potential situations, in general it is recommended that you: Regularly check which safety requirements are in force. Maintain the boat and the onboard plants in optimum condition.
  • Page 6: Beaufort Wind Scale And Corresponding State Of The Sea, After Few Hours Of Wind, Away From The Coast

    BEAUFORT Wind Scale and Corresponding State of the Sea, After Few Hours of Wind, Away From the Coast. State of the sea Force Denomination Knots Km/h m/sec and wave height in meters Calm <1 <1 0-0.2 Calm Light Air 0.3-1.5 Calm Light Breeze 6-11...
  • Page 7: Remember Fire Danger Always

    REMEMBER FIRE DANGER ALWAYS. Fire may be caused by: Crew nagligence when smoking, the presence aboard of flammable liquids, electrical contacts, propulsion motor, errors in fueling, or if maintenance has not been performed as required. Once again, it is important that the crew behave correctly and that the boat is kept in order to avoid serious damage to it and to persons. Easly flammable products must not be kept aboard.
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. The basic parameters and dimensions of the boats comply with the data specified in the following tab le. All dimensions measurements indicated have a tolerance of +/- 3%, weight measurements indicated have a tolerance of +/- 5%. Parameter F400 F450 F500...
  • Page 9: Complete Set

    COMPLETE SET for Base, Deluxe and Sport versions for models F400 F450 F500. In the table shows the maximum possible complete set, which is possible to install on your boat. Base Deluxe Sport Inflatable boat Foot pump Paddles Set of spare parts and repair kit Kit bag Owner's manual Sport console (with double seat)
  • Page 10: General View Of The Boats 1

    GENERAL VIEW of the BOATS. BASE version Boat General View (see Fig.1). 1 - Inflatable tube 2 - Inflation valves 3 - Rigid bottom with transom 4 - Outboard engine mountingplate 5 - Bow compartment 6 - Lifting eyes 7 - Handles 8 - Anti-skid patches 9 - Rubbing strake 10 - Oars...
  • Page 11 DELUXE version Boat General View (see Fig.2). 1 - Inflatable tube 2 - Inflation valve 3 - Rigid bottom with transom 4 - Outboard engine mountingplate 5 - Bow compartment 6 - Lifting eyes 7 - Handles 8 - Anti-skid patches 9 - Rubbing strake 10 - Double seat with container 11 - Towing eye...
  • Page 12 SPORT version Boat General View (see Fig.3). 1 - Inflatable tube 2 - Inflation valve 3 - Rigid bottom with transom 4 - Outboard engine mountingplate 5 - Bow compartment 6 - Lifting eyes 7 - Handles 8 - Anti-skid patches 9 - Rubbing strake 10 - Double seat 11 - Towing eye...
  • Page 13 THE MAIN DIMENSIONS. The main dimensions of F400, F450, F500 have tolerance of +/- 3%. The length of the boat with the engine(L1) can vary depending on the model of the engine and the angle of its deviation. (See Fig. 4) F450 F400 F500...
  • Page 14: Deluxe Steering Console

    DELUXE STEERING CONSOLE . Steering Console for Deluxe Version Boat. The Steering console consists of the following main components (Fig.5): 1 - console body 2 - cushion (excluding F400L) 3 - lock 4 - instruments (compass, speedometer, fuel gauge etc.) 5 - windscreen 6 - handrail 7 - steering gear and steering wheel...
  • Page 15 Double seat is intended for placing of two passengers and for installation of storage battery, oars etc. They may be mounted on the rigid deck of the “BRIG” boats Deluxe version and other boats. Double seat includes: the locker, soft seat and lock to fixing the sat (see Fig.6).
  • Page 16: Sport Steering Console 1

    SPORT CONSOLE . Steering Console for Sport Version Boat. The Steering console consists of the following components (Fig.5): 1 - console body 2 - cushions Always check the reliability of the 3 - instruments (speedometer, fuel gauge, el. switches, socket 12V mounting console body to the deck etc.) of the boat .
  • Page 17 Stainless Steel Arch . Stainless steel arch (Fig.8) is designed to accommodate navigation lights, antennas, additional lights and others small equipments. Do not use the arch for the purpose of lifting, mooring or towing. Always check the reliability electrical connectors Always check the reliability of the Keep navigation lights in good working order mounting all screws of the arch.
  • Page 18: Inflation/Deflation Boat Tube

    Inflation/deflation boat tube. The inflation valve (see Fig.9) has two positions of sliding part A corresponding to its two conditions (modes): – sliding part A is withdrawn - operation condition of the valve (compartment air filling mode); – sliding part A is recessed - valve in condition "OPEN" (compartment air discharge mode).
  • Page 19: Preparation For Exploitation 1

    PREPARATION FOR EXPLOITATION. In order to set the boat in the operation condition perform as follows: Unfold the inflatable balloon. Apply the foot pump to fill the afterbody of the compartments with air to the pressure being slightly below its rated value (the balloon will be completely straightened).
  • Page 20: Fuel System 2

    FUEL SYSTEM. Fuel system with inbuilt fuel tank 43l can be installed on Deluxe cosole boats Deluxe and Sport versions models F450 and F500 (Fig.11). 1 - Fuel tank 43L 2 - Fuel filling neck 3 - Fuel level sensor 4 - Tank clamp with gaskets 5 - Drain hose with drain pipe 6 - Inspection hatch...
  • Page 21 Pre-filter and fuel valve must be installed by authorized representative specialists only. Do not modify fuel system. Any modification, repair and planned maintenance of the fuel system may be made by authorized representative specialists only. Always check that there are no leaks in the fuel systems Do not smoke when refueling.
  • Page 22: Maintenance 1

    MAINTENANCE.  Main conditions of long service life is right and careful servicing. Avoid excessive increasing of pressure in the board, especially from heating by the sun rays.  After exploitation take off sand and dirt from boat surface, and carefully dry it. ...
  • Page 23 IT IS FORBIDDEN to bring the tube pressure up to the value exceeding the rated one (0.15 bar(2.2pci)) IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to drag the boat across a rough surface. For each particular water area the local shipping regulations are in force. You may apply for information to the appropriate water transport and shipping directorate, as well as to the water police.
  • Page 24 All passengers should put on life-saving jackets CHILDREN and non-swimmers MUST BE A FLOATATION DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. Always check that floatation devices for children are of the rigt size and that they are operational. Arrange the cargo to be carried uniformly inside the boat, all items being reliable secured on the bottom of the boat. When sailing with an outboard engine the steersman should shift his body forward in the course of acceleration to prevent the boat forebody from raising under the force of upthrust waves.
  • Page 25  Towing At towing the towing rope length should not be at least 3 lengths of the boat. The steersman of the towed boat should be assisted by another crew member to monitor the process of towing. In this case, certain communication gestures should be agreed upon beforehand. The rope being secured to both boats in a manner ensuring its immediately, single-motion release.
  • Page 26 l In emergency stay in boat In any unexpected situation (engine failure, boat damage, etc.) do not ever leave the boat provided it is still afloat. Even if you believe that the shore is just nearby stay in the boat, since you will be looked for in this particular place and, most probably, will be found. Should the boat become partially flooded throw heavy objects (batteries, fuel tank, engine) overboard to ensure additional floatability.
  • Page 27: Reboarding Means 2

     REBOARDING MEANS. All persons on board should always be in life jackets. Before starting the motor, make sure that the safety pin is used. If you are in the water, you can return on board. To do this, there are handles (Fig.1 (7)) on the boat tube that you can use to get back on board. Boats of this model have a low freeboard.
  • Page 28  WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS. In accordance with ABYC standards, warning signs and labels are installed on your boat (if applicable). Do not remove warning signs and labels. Always check their suitability. If the warning signs are damaged and you cannot read the text or symbols, you must order new ones from your dealer. Check with your dealer for the correct warning signs and labels mounting location.
  • Page 29 W ARNING. LEAKING FUEL Place of installation: on the hull near of the fuel filler. All models. Failure to follow these warnings could cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH WARNING. ROTATING PROPELLER Place of installation: from the outside of the boat transom. All models.
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  • Page 31 NOTE: The inflatable boat was delivered with the following equipment installed: 1.Fuel tank Stamp and signature 2.Electric system Stamp and signature 3.Drain system Stamp and signature 4.Bilge pump Stamp and signature Stamp and signature 5.Steering system Stamp and signature 6.Engine power system 7.Engine installation, test and Stamp and signature completion of plantsand fittings...
  • Page 32 MODEL SERIAL No. UA-QRK Date of manufacture Quality inspection stamp — 32 —...

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