Table of Contents Safety Instructions, Care and Storage ......... 4 AIRSKIFF 17..................6 Overview................... 6 Assembly AIRSKIFF 17 ..............7 Roll up AIRSKIFF 17 ..............11 Positioning the Rowing Skid on the AIRSIFF 17 ....15 Accessories and other matters ..........16 Air pump ..................
1 Safety Instructions, Care and Storage Rowing can be dangerous and physically demanding. Rowing can lead to dangerous situations developing that result in serious injury. The user of this product should have a basic understanding of the risks involved when rowing and be aware of consequences.
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Guidelines for Safe Use: • Never leave your inflatable rowing board inflated to maximum pressure in direct sunlight for extended periods, as this could potentially lead to the board bursting. • When not in use, release some air from the board and place it in the shade to prevent overheating.
Assembly AIRSKIFF 17 Step 1: Inserting the windshield The windshield must be fitted before inflating the AIRSKIFF 17. First insert one side of the plastic cap into the corresponding tab on the boat. Bend the cap downwards so that the second side can also be inserted into the tab.
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Next, attach the pump's hose to the valve (1) by turning it clockwise, and inflate the main board up to a maximum pressure of 16 PSI (1.1 bar). Step 3: Side Chamber Inflation Subsequently, you can inflate the two side chambers (2) ans (2) up to a pressure of 4 PSI (0.3 bar).
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Step 4: Insert Fins The large 7.7" fin is used at the back and the small 2.4" fin at the front of the board. Slide the front pivot of the fin into the fin box and then slide it forward. Fold back the fin into the finbox.
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Lock the fin with the quick release lever. Note: Do not drag the board over the ground. Place it in the water to avoid damage. When the fin is inserted, make sure that it is not stressed by the weight of the board or other objects.
Roll up AIRSKIFF 17 Step 1: Deflate the board After the air has been released from the board, the remaining air must be extracted with the air pump. First, the air is extracted from the main board. Then the air is extracted from the side chambers.
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After rolling up the AIRSKIFF 17, place the transport strap around the rolled-up board and tighten the strap. The AIRSKIFF 17 can now simply be packed into the backpack with the other accessories.
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Note: Make sure that the board is completely dry before folding it away. When you are deflating the board, use the pump to extract the air from it. If the board is rolled up and packed when wet, it must be unpacked and rolled out again as soon as possible to dry completely.
3 Positioning the Rowing Skid on the AIRSIFF 17 The AIRSKIFF 17 rowing board can be used only alone (with one rowing system). Place the rowing system on the board's 4 long positioning pads. The position of the system can be adjusted individually by hooking into the front or rear two D-rings.
4 Accessories and other matters Air pump Air pump with triple action and deflate function, up to 21 psi (1.4 bar). The air pressure in psi can be read on the built-in pressure gauge between the handles. The hose can be attached to the air pump at 2 connections and removed again for transport.
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Step 1: Pumps the biggest volume. Both pistons supply air when pushed down and pulled out. With step 1, the first psi can be pumped quickly into the board. When pumping gets exhausting, you switch to step 2. Step 2: Both pistons deliver air only when pushed down.
Electric pump (option) The electric pump can inflate up to a pressure of 20 psi (1.4 bar). It automatically switches between volume and pressure mode. The pump has an inflation and deflate function. The pump can be powered by a 12V car battery. Either use the cigarette lighter plug or connect the air pump directly to the car battery using the alligator clip adapter.
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Inflation operation: • Connect the hose with the air pump inflation inlet (1). • Install the other end of the hose into the valve of the AIRSKIFF 17. • Plug the DC plug into the 12V DC socket. • Press the pressure unit toggle button PSI/BAR, to select the unit you need.
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Precautions • The applied power source must be the 12V DC power source. • Don’t make the air pump word for more than 20 minutes, because that motor overheating may cause internal damage; and the air pump shall be fully cooled for 30 minutes after continuously working up to 20 minutes.
Securing the additional seat on the AIRSKIFF 17 (option) Hook the snap hooks onto the D-rings on the board. Tighten all four straps evenly to adjust and secure the backrest.
Tying up & towing the AIRSKIFF 17 To enable the boat to be tied up or towed, there is a larger D-ring on the bow of the rudder boards and the AIRSKIFF 17.
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