Introduction; Manufacture's Certification; Warning - Intex Challenger K1 Owner's Manual

Introduction

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and
pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems,
and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize
yourself with the craft before using it.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for
your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation
or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea school, or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE
NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT. RECORD THE "HULL IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER" (HIN) WHICH IS PRINTED ON THE KAYAK'S HULL IN THE FOLLOWING
BOX:
______________
HIN:

Manufacture's Certification

Our kayaks comply with ISO 6185 standard established by the International Organization for
Standardization.
NMMA (FOR USA ONLY) certification means that the kayak, sold in the United States, has
been judged by the National Marine Manufacture's Association to be in compliance with the
U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and
recommended practices.
• This is not a life saving device. Use only under competent supervision. Never allow
diving into this product. Never leave in or near the water when not in use. Never tow
from any vehicle.
• Read the complete Owner's Manual before use and store this Manual in a safe place
for future reference.
• Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions on this Manual.
• Inflatable kayaks intended for beach use, short-time and short-distance cruising.
• Beware of offshore winds and currents. Never navigate alone.
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended capacities. Overloading violates regulations.
• Everyone on board must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
• Use caution when stepping or climbing aboard the kayak. Step into the center of the
kayak for maximum stability.
• Distribute the weight of passengers, gear, tackle box, and accessories so that the kayak
sits level fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.
• Do not use your kayak if you suspect a puncture or leak.
• Adults should inflate the chambers in numbered sequence.
• Not for white water rafting or any other extreme sports activities.
• Not for commercial or rental use.
• Follow these rules to avoid drowning, paralysis or other serious injuries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(94PO) "NMMA" KAYAK ENGLISH 4.875" X 7.25" 05/19/2021

WARNING

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