Assembly - Sailboat; Preparing Hull; Preparing Sailing Rig - Aquaglide Multisport 270 Owner's Manual

III. Assembly - Sailboat
The best way to ensure a quick, efficient setup the first time you go to
the water is to go through a preliminary assembly first. This may take
up to an hour for some users. Once familiar, sailboat assembly typically
takes about 10-15 minutes. Much of the assembly can be left in-tact,
even in storage, simplifying assembly next time you use the craft.
A. Preparing the Hull
1. Locate a flat, dry area no sharp or abrasive features. A patch of grass
or sandy beach near the water would work well. The best setup position
will also make launching easy. NOTE: Dragging or sliding the Multi-
sport™ over ground either before or after inflation can cause damage.
Once in the setup/ launch position, unfold the Multisport™ hull complete-
ly and locate the inflation valves at the back of the hull.
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2. Connect the foot pump hose to the "INFLATE" port on the foot pump,
included. Place the opposite end of the foot pump hose with Rapid
Inflate adaptor into the valve at the right hand (starboard) side of the
Multisport™ hull. Inflate chamber #1, the perimeter chamber, to the
proper working pressure of 1.0 psi (.069 bar).
During inflation, make sure that the bladder and cover are well aligned.
There should be very few wrinkles in the cover. The rudder hole and
valve holes should align well with the cover. It may be necessary to
adjust the cover fit with the bladder partly inflated. Do this by massaging
and pulling the bladder into position as needed. After inflation, seal the
valve by screwing the valve cap on securely.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED WORKING PRESSURE. Excessively high
pressure can cause damage to the product and may void the warranty.
WARNING: Do not use an air compressor to inflate tube. Air compres-
sors are designed for high pressure inflation and can cause tube to burst
if over-inflated.
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3. Next, move the pump to the valve at the left hand (port) side of the
Multisport™ hull. Inflate chamber #2, the center chamber, to the proper
working pressure of 1.0 psi (.069 bar). The hull should be firm with very
few or no wrinkles remaining in the cover. After inflation, seal the valve
by screwing the valve cap on securely.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED WORKING PRESSURE. Carefully
monitor air pressure in the hull, especially during hot weather or direct
exposure to the sun. Release some air if necessary to reduce pressure.
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B. Preparing the Sailing Rig
1. Next, prepare the sailing rig. Roll out the sail on a soft, flat surface. A
grassy area or the Multisport hull itself works well. If it's windy, try to pick
a sheltered area, as the sail will catch wind immediately.
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