Operating Instructions; Maintenance: Deflating - Folding The Item - Cleaning - Wintering Storage - Sevylor SUPERCARAVELLE XR56GTX-7 Owner's Manual

Choose a smooth and clean surface to unfold your boat.
1. Your boat is equipped with two different types of valves:
a) Boston valve(s) – please see opposite figure: Unscrew the valve cap (1). Screw the
valve insert (2) onto its base (3) and check that the valve cap stays accessible.
Insert the pump hose end piece and inflate it until you will reach the required
pressure (see point 3). After inflation fit all the valve(s) cap tight (clockwise).
NOTICE: A slight air-leak before screwing the valve(s) cap is normal. Only the
valve(s) cap can ensure final AIR TIGHTNESS.
b) Push-in valve(s) : open the cap of the valve and inflate by using the adapter of the inflator which fits the valve.
Close the valve and press it into the air chamber.
2. Inflate the boat in the order of inflation as shown on the capacity plate printed on the boat (see also figure # 1 –
numbering of the valves).
3. Max. air pressure : The correct pressure for this item is : 0,06 bar (= 60 mbar). Do not exceed it. Your boat
features a SEVYTEST pressure indicator which indicates the proper pressure : First inflate the safety chamber
(see figure # 1) until "A" marking and then the main chamber (see figure # 1) until „B" marking is reached.
Overpressure : deflate until you reach the recommended pressure. Drop of pressure : inflate again slightly.
NOTICE : PVC material extending under the inflation pressure, after many inflations the Sevytest gauge may not
return to its initial position but it still will allow you to check that the gauge remains within the recommended zone.
If you leave your product exposed to the hot sun check the pressure and deflate it slightly, otherwise the
material might be overstretched.
The ambient temperature affects the tube's internal pressure: a variation of 1°C causes a variation of the pressure in
the tube of +/- 4 mbar.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 Use the boat only in protected shore-zones, avoid open water and streams with strong currents.
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 BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS !
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 Get informed on local regulations and hazards related to water activities and boat operation.
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 Before using the product, please check it carefully.
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 A bad distribution of the load can destabilize the boat and may result in a loss of control.
 Always wear a Personal Flotation Device approved by proper authorities.
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 Do not exceed the authorized number of persons or weight.
 Avoid all contact between the buoyancy tubes and sharp objects or aggressive liquids (such as acid).
 This product is equipped with ropes. Keep the ropes away from children.
 Must not be towed by another boat or any other vehicle.
 Designed for use in calm water. Less than 300m from Shelter / France.
If, after an accident, a compartment deflates, bring it inside the boat and return at reduced speed. The boat is kept over
water by the security system and by the strong buoyancy.
MAINTENANCE: DEFLATING – FOLDING THE ITEM – CLEANING – WINTERING STORAGE
1. Remove oars/paddles and other accessories.
2. To deflate unscrew the valve insert. Open the valve(s) cap and pull to extend out, allowing air to escape.
3. Clean and check the item as well as all the accessories after each use. Rinse it thoroughly making sure to
remove any residues of salt if used in salt water. Use a mild soapy solution, do not use detergents or any type of
silicone-based products. Make sure that the product is completely dry before putting it away.
4. Fold the sides into the middle, then roll it up from the opposite end of the valves (so remaining air can escape
from the valves); start again if you feel there is still some air in the tubes.
5. When fully deflated, close the valves.
6. When storing your inflatable, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected from major variations in
temperature and other damaging factors. You may store it deflated and rolled up in a bag or assembled and
lightly inflated. Store it away from rodents.
Water will enter between the outer hull and inside chambers, this is O.K; however, whenever you take this
item out of the water and deflate it, allow for it to air out and dry, neither the skin/hull or the inside chambers
will suffer from water damage, but stagnant water could cause mildew and foul odor.
WARNING !
WARNING !
WARNING !
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(1) Valve cap
( 2) Valve
insert
( 3) Valve
base