Maintenance And Storage; Troubleshooting - Nash Boat Life Inflatable RIB 180 User Manual

CFRP SLAT DECK BOAT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Clear a flat space (making sure it is clean and free of sharp objects) to unfold your boat. Remove the hull from its box and take
it out of the boat bag. Unroll the hull so it laid out flat.
2. Inflate the boat with the high pressure foot pump to 90%. Start to pump up the boat on the tube section with the
overpressure security valve.
Note: Do not use an air compressor. Damage to your boat caused by over inflation from an air compressor is not covered by your warranty.
3. Install the seat by sliding the flanges on the bottom of the seat onto the rails located on the side floaters.
4. Finish inflating all hull chambers to 100%, or 0.25 bar pressure. The boats main tube has a built in overpressure
valve for added security.
5. Secure the oars by clipping into the oar locks.
DEFLATION
Remove the outer valve caps to expose the plastic stem on the inner valve. Press the stem in to release air pressure, and turn it to lock the valve in the
open position. Deflate each hull chamber to 50-75% before completely deflating any of the air chambers.
Note: Do not deflate one chamber fully while others are fully inflated. This could damage the bulkheads of your boat.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• To clean hose off sand and loose dirt and let dry before fully packing away. Most dirt can be removed with a garden hose, a sponge and mild
soap. Do not use harsh chemical cleaners.
• Never use polishing or cleaning products containing alcohol to clean your watercraft. Doing so may lead to degradation of the air chamber
material.
• Store in a clean and dry place. Do not store in extreme temperatures (i.e. over 150F/below - 10F).
• If storing your boat for long periods folded up in the bag, ensure it is fully dry, do not cover or coat with talcum powder or other similar powders.
• Can be stored inflated or deflated.
• If left outside it is advisable to raise the boat up off the ground.
• If it is going to be in direct sunlight or exposed to leaves, berries or rain, cover it with a tarpaulin.
• Hanging the boat is not recommended.
• If you leave the boat in the water, you will probably have to drain out rainwater at times. If you store it in a closet, basement or garage, we suggest
you pick a cool, dry spot, making sure the boat is clean and dry before you pack it up - or mould can accumulate.
• Never store a boat with fuel in the tank in a room where the fuel vapours may reach a flame, spark or a strong source of heat.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Leaks
After 2 or 3 days there may be a small decrease of pressure due to temperature change. If so, add a few pumps of air into each chamber. If you are
losing air pressure, and it isn't due to colder temperatures, check the boat over for leaks, starting with the valves. The best tool to find leaks is soapy
water in a spray bottle. We recommend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray around the valve. If you see bubbles forming, check your valve
seating and base and be sure the valve insert is screwed tight. If you continue to have problems contact support@nashtackle.co.uk to order new
valves. Replacement of the whole valve can be done with a simple tool that comes with a replacement valve.
2. Finding punctures
If the boat is losing air, and all the valves are airtight you probably have a small puncture. Small punctures can be repaired easily and permanently.
Spray around the inside and outside of the hull until air bubbles mark the position of the leak. If you have no luck finding a slow leak with air bubbles,
inflate the boat to maximum air pressure and try to listen to find the leak. If you can narrow the area down, return with a spray bottle to identify the
source of the leak.
Making small repairs
Punctures less than 3mm/1/8"in size can be repaired simply without a patch. Deflate your boat, then clean and dry area to be repaired.
Apply a small drop of glue to cover the puncture, and let it dry for 12 hours. If you need to get on the water sooner, let it dry for 30 minutes and then
inflate the boat, inflating the compartment with the repair only 3/4 full. This repair might not be permanent so add a drop again at a later date to make
it permanent.
3. Rips or Tears
Your boat comes with a repair kit as standard equipment. Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately
12mm / 1/2" and round off the edges. Apply our glue to the underside of patch and around the area to be repaired. Too much glue will interfere with a
proper repair. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then place patch on the damaged area.
Use a weight to apply 3-5 lbs. of pressure for 12 hours. After the patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for a complete seal (dry in 4 hours).
4. Large and Difficult Repairs
If you have a difficult repair, contact support@nashtackle.co.uk and we will advise you on the best way to fix your boat.
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