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  • Page 1 UNIT 2023 UNIT 2023 User Manual...
  • Page 2 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL TIPS & TRICKS WATCH OUT FOR USEFUL TIPS & TRICKS REGARDING OUR PRODUCTS UNDER WWW.DUOTONESPORTS.COM. TIPS & TRICKS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL CONTENT RELEASE OF LIABILITY SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS 2.1. Foil Wing Safety 2.2. Dangers from the Foil Wing 2.3. Dangers from the Board or Foilboard 2.4. Dangers to uninvolved third parties 2.5. Weather related Dangers RIGGING THE UNIT 3.1.

  • Page 4: Release Of Liability

    DUOTONE product owner’s manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, prior to using the DUOTONE product in any way. You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your DUOTONE product will read and understand the entire DUOTONE product Owner’s Manual, including all instructions and warnings...
  • Page 5 To release Boards & More GmbH and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of your DUOTONE product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the DUOTONE product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Boards &...

  • Page 6: Safety And Precautions

    Be aware of the risks you take and limit them to a minimum level! Before going on the water make sure you are familiar with your DUOTONE equipment. For your own safety, read the following instructions as well as product descriptions very carefully.

  • Page 7: Dangers From The Foil Wing

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 2.2. DANGERS FROM THE FOIL WING WHEN FOIL WING FOILING YOU MIGHT FACE THE EXTREME FORCES OF THE ELEMENTS. In rare cases the Foil Wing can cause dangerous situations: - You can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-offs caused by gusty conditions, and the danger of collision with obstacles.

  • Page 8: Dangers From The Board Or Foilboard

    This can result in serious injury or even death for the user or other individuals in the vici- nity. All users of the DUOTONE Foil Wing must be aware of the associated risks. These include loss of control, collision with the board and even drowning. Some of the foil components are extremely sharp and thus pose a potential risk.
  • Page 9 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL KM/H KNOTS DESIGNATION 0 – 0.2 0 – 0.8 0 – 0.6 0 – 0.5 Calm 0.3 – 1.5 0.9 – 5.5 0,7 – 3.5 0.6 – 3.0 Light Air 1 .6 – 3.3 5.6 –...

  • Page 10: Rigging The Unit

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL RIGGING THE UNIT 3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE UNIT Leading Edge Leash Attachment Loop Window Middle Strut Airport Valve Handles Canopy RIGGING THE UNIT...

  • Page 11: Inflating Thefoil Wing

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 3.2. INFLATING THE FOIL WING 1. Lay the foil wing down on sand, grass or a surface free of hard or sharp objects as they could damage it. 2. Turn the Foil Wing with the leading edge into the wind. The bottom side of the foil wing is facing upwards 3.

  • Page 12: Securing The Foil Wing On The Beach

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 4. Close the outlet valve on the strut and tip and pump the 5. Close the valve foil wing according to the label next to the valve (see Section 4 on using the Air Port valve). Do not exceed the maximum pressure specified for your foil wing as this can result in damage to the wing.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Air Port Valve Ii

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL HOW TO USE THE AIR PORT VALVE II INFLATION 1. Unscrew and remove the valve cap. 2. Insert the end of the pump hose fully into the blue ring of the valve. 3. Turn the end of the pump hose, including the blue ring clockwise by approximately 90˚.

  • Page 14: Packing Up The Foil Wing

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL PACKING UP THE FOIL WING 1. Remove the air from the Foil Wing via Air Port Valve II and from the deflation valve on the middle strut. 2. Spread the wing on the ground, handles facing down.
  • Page 15 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Foil Wing Care

    - Be sure that the foil wing has dried completely before packing it up. Otherwise changes of color or mildew could occur. Such bleeding is not covered under the DUOTONE warranty. - Do not dry the foil wing in direct sun! - Keep sand and water out of the air pump.

  • Page 17: Handling Of The Lazy Pump Clip

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL HANDLING OF THE LAZY PUMP CLIP 7.1. REMOVAL OF LAZY PUMP CLIP 1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the Lazy Pump Clip. Slide the tip of the screwdriver carefully under one of the snap arms of the Lazy Pump Clip.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lazy Pump Clip

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 7.2. ATTACHING THE LAZY PUMP CLIP 1. Place one half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the lower edge of the Lazy Pump Clip fits into the groove of the valve.

  • Page 19: Bladder Repair

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL Bladder Repair 8.1. REMOVING THE LEADING EDGE BLADDER 1. Lay the foil wing down flat on the ground with the struts facing upwards and deflate all the struts. 2. Remove all rubber hose from the leading edge valves.

  • Page 20: Removing The Strut Bladder

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 7. Unscrew the secure ring from the Air Port Valve II using the provided tool. 8. Push the Air Port Valve II in the leading edge cavity. 9. Remove each side of the bladder through the zipper from the leading edge, leaving the kite line inside the leading edge for re-insertion.
  • Page 21 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 2. Push the bladder valve in the strut cavity. 3. Turn it sideways and have a close look at the front part of the strut. 4. Disconnect the small white rope from the loop webbing.
  • Page 22 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 6. Take one of the flying lines and halve it. Connect the white rope to this line and secure it with two knots. 7. Turn the strut over to the other side and push the valve into the strut.

  • Page 23: Bladder Repair

    8.3. BLADDER REPAIR For repairing small holes we recommend using the repair kit from DUOTONE. 1. Inflate the bladder and wipe it with a sponge soaked in soapy water or submerge portions of the bladder in a tub of water. Air bubbles indicate holes.

  • Page 24: Re-Inserting Leading Edge Bladder

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 5. For bigger holes: cut a round patch out of the enclosed tube material. 6. Spread the patch and the damaged area with a thin layer of contact glue and let both sides begin to dry.
  • Page 25 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL 3. Pull carefully on the line coming out of the middle of the leading edge and feed the bladder back into the cavity. 4. Be sure that it is inserted correctly without twisting.

  • Page 26: Windspeed And Foil Wing Size

    DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL WINDSPEED AND FOIL WING SIZE This foil wing is superbly easy to water re-launch and offers easy, predictable performance. Only a few knots of wind speed is required to fly this foil wing. Foil wing foiling however, generally requires more wind, depending not only on rider ability but also the size of foil wing, rider and board.

  • Page 27: 10. Warranty Policy

    - DUOTONE will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or...
  • Page 28 DUOTONE UNIT 23 / UNIT 23 MANUAL All Pic‘s: DUOTONE For further information please visit: Online Version www.duotonesports.com 2020 V1...

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