Summary of Contents for Defender RIB 265
- Page 1 Defender Inflatables - Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Defender RIB 265 / 300 Defender 380 / 430 / 470 Defender RIB 430 / 460...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Page Page Contents Contents General Safety and operation information Introduction Important safety information Capacity plate Pre-operating checklist National legislation Stability and buoyancy General safety information 3.2.1 Position of persons and luggage Assembly and disassembly 3.2.2... -
Page 3: General
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual General All persons should wear a suitable USCG approved Introduction buoyancy device (life jacket/personal floatation device) when operating the craft. This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It... -
Page 4: National Legislation
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual National legislation This includes the transom, bow area or anywhere that an unexpected acceleration, sudden stopping, Before you prepare for the water with your unexpected loss of boat control, or sudden boat... -
Page 5: The Valves
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual The air valves If this does not stop the air loss, turn counterclockwise to remove valve. The air valves are specially designed for safe and Inspect the valve for damage, dirt, or grit. -
Page 6: Order Of Inflation
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual NOTE NOTE Never surpass these values! Inflate the boat to 0.25 bar = 3.6 PSI Over-inflation can damage your boat. Avoid Inflate the keel to 0.40 bar = 5.8 PSI direct sunlight when the boat is not in the Inflate the Air Floor to 0.76 bar = 11 PSI... -
Page 7: Rowing Equipment
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Installation of the aluminum stringer To deflate the boat: After installation of the floorboards, put the Put your finger in the valve and turn ¼ turn stringers in the sides of the floor. -
Page 8: Towing The Boat
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual 2.8.2 Towing the boat If the boat is to be towed, the boat must be empty. Remove outboard, fuel tank and equipment. Warning - Never tow your craft with people aboard. -
Page 9: Important Safety Information
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Safety and operation recommendations coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down. While Important Safety Information. the boat is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path as seriously as the boat would when ... -
Page 10: Pre-Operating Checklist
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Pre-Operating Check List Arrange passengers and load in the boat so that the weight is distributed evenly and everyone is seated in a proper seat or on the floor. Instruct at least one passenger in the basics of... - Page 11 Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Make sure everybody holds on to the safety ropes. of the boat increases, the boat will come on plane For comfort and safety, reduce speed in waves. and return to a level position again.
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Page 12: Hazards
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual bolt your engine to the transom (consult your Hazards engine supplier). Water hazards At all speeds, it is advised to keep the boat 1. Wrecks, reefs, rocky shores, sand bars, and shallows should be avoided or approached with LEVEL. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Paints. Smoking If your boat is kept in water where marine growth Do not smoke while operating your craft. is a problem, the use of anti-fouling paint may Especially while refueling. In fact, just quit. -
Page 14: Repairs
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Repairs Use care when sanding the surface around the puncture and the patch. Lightly scuff with the sandpaper evenly. Avoid sanding so roughly that the thread of the fabric is exposed. -
Page 15: Winter) Storage
Defender Inflatables – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual Caution Environment Repaired air chamber must be aged for at least 24 hours from repair at less than 80% of the Be aware of local environment laws and always recommended air pressure. Full inflation or respect codes of good practice. -
Page 16: Warranty Conditions
Defender or a dealer authorized by Defender to service the product. If there is not a local service station capable of performing service work, then Defender will arrange for the inspection and repair, provided such service is covered under this warranty.