Mercury Air Deck 240, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...mended for anyone who is not familiar with the rules and regulations on operating a boat Please read and understand this manual carefully before operating your inflatable boat Warranty Message The product you have purchased comes with a limited warranty from Mercury Marine The terms of the warranty are set forth in the Warranty Information Section of this manual The warranty statement contains a d...

Page 2: ...ne HIN Engine Serial Number Engine Model Number Mercury Marine Fond du Lac Wisconsin U S A Litho in U S A 2006 Mercury Marine Mercury Mercury Marine MerCruiser Mercury MerCruiser Mercury Racing Mercury Precision Parts Mercury Propellers Mariner Quicksilver 1 On The Water Alpha Bravo Pro Max OptiMax Sport Jet K Planes MerCathode RideGuide SmartCraft Zero Effort M with Waves logo Mercury with Waves ...

Page 3: ...ating Your Boat 6 Lanyard Stop Switch 7 Protecting People In The Water 9 Wave And Wake Jumping 10 Impact With Underwater Hazards 11 Exhaust Emissions 12 Safe Boating Suggestions 14 Specifications 15 Manufacturer s Plate 17 BOAT COMPONENTS Components Location 19 TRANSPORTING Trailering Boat 22 OPERATION Inflating 23 Overpressure Security Valve Hypalon Models 24 Drain Valve Operation 25 Outboard Pow...

Page 4: ...dure 29 Deflating 29 Folding Instructions 30 REPAIRS General Information 31 Air Floor Repair 31 Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric 31 Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric 33 STORAGE Storage Preparation 35 OWNERS SERVICE ASSISTANCE Service Assistance 36 Parts And Accessories Inquiries 36 Service Away From Home 36 ...

Page 5: ...nd du Lac WI 54936 1939 920 929 5054 Fax 920 929 5893 Upon processing the transfer of warranty Mercury Marine will send registration verification to the new owner of the product by mail There is no charge for this service For products purchased outside the United States and Canada contact the distributor in your country or the Marine Power Service Center closest to you Warranty Registration United...

Page 6: ...it to Mercury Marine via MercNET E mail or mail Upon receipt of this warranty registration Mercury Marine will record the registration 3 Upon processing the warranty registration Mercury Marine will send registration verification by mail to the purchaser of the product If this registration verification is not received within 30 days please contact your selling dealer immediately Warranty coverage ...

Page 7: ... MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE Warranty coverage is available only to retail customers that purchase from a Dealer authorized by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the authorized dealer Routine maintenance outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 8: ...rder to obtain coverage WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty does not cover routine maintenance items adjustments normal wear and tear puncture discoloration oxidation abrasion or damage caused by abuse abnormal use neglect accident improper service use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine or alteration or removal of parts Use of the product for racing or other c...

Page 9: ...S ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AS A RESULT THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE...

Page 10: ...perate your boat properly If you have any questions contact your dealer Safety and operating information that is practiced along with using good common sense can help prevent personal injury and product damage This manual uses the following safety alerts to draw your attention to special safety instructions that should be followed WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if...

Page 11: ... 152 cm 4 and 5 feet in length when stretched out with an element on one end made to be inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator The lanyard is coiled to make its at rest condition as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with nearby objects Its stretched out length is made to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation ...

Page 12: ...hallow or obstacle infested waters releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in one direction drinking alcohol or consuming drugs or daring high speed boat maneuvers While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately a boat will continue to coast for some distance depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut down However the bo...

Page 13: ...nt of the boat who could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or propeller Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas strong current or high winds Loss of control when docking Protecting People In The Water WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick action to avoid a boat heading in his her direction even...

Page 14: ...ing However when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially or completely out of the water certain hazards arise particularly when the boat re enters the water 14463 The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump In such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction Such a sharp change in direction can ...

Page 15: ...ter obstacles may exist which could be struck by the outboard or the boat bottom The most important thing you can do to help reduce injury or impact damage from striking a floating or underwater object is to control the boat speed Under these conditions boat speed should be kept to a minimum planing speed of 24 to 40 km h 15 to 25 MPH 14462 WARNING To avoid serious injury or death from all or part...

Page 16: ...lso be checked for any hull fractures transom fractures or water leaks Operating a damaged outboard could cause additional damage to other parts of the outboard or could affect control of the boat If continued running is necessary do so at greatly reduced speeds WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from loss of boat control Continued boating with major impact damage can result in sudden component...

Page 17: ...tain running and or wind conditions permanently enclosed or canvas enclosed cabins or cockpits with insufficient ventilation may draw in carbon monoxide Install one or more carbon monoxide detectors in your boat Although the occurrence is rare on a very calm day swimmers and passengers in an enclosed area of a stationary boat that contains or is near a running engine may be exposed to a hazardous ...

Page 18: ...ks and required maintenance Follow a regular schedule and ensure that all repairs are properly made Know and obey all nautical rules and laws of the waterways Boat operators should complete a boating safety course Courses are offered in the U S A by 1 The U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 2 The Power Squadron 3 The Red Cross and 4 your state boating law enforcement agency Inquiries may be made to the Boat...

Page 19: ...er in case the skier falls As an example your boat traveling at 40 km h 25 MPH will overtake a fallen skier 61 m 200 ft in front of you in 5 seconds Watch fallen skiers When using your boat for water skiing or similar activities always keep a fallen or down skier on the operator s side of the boat while returning to assist the skier The operator should always have the down skier in sight and never...

Page 20: ...uter width 152 cm 5 ft 0 in 152 cm 5 ft 0 in 152 cm 5 ft 0 in 152 cm 5 ft 0 in Inner width 72 cm 2 ft 4 in 72 cm 2 ft 4 in 72 cm 2 ft 4 in 72 cm 2 ft 4 in Tube diameter 40 cm 16 in 40 cm 16 in 40 cm 16 in 40 cm 16 in Recommended tube air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi Recommended keel air pressure 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25 bar 3 6 psi 0 25...

Page 21: ...chambers g Maximum outboard power h Maximum number of people i ISO 6185 part see following table Boat design category The following table shows the navigation use that the boat was designed and constructed for Boat Design Categories Navigation Wind Force and Wave Height A Ocean Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort scale and wave heights of 4 m 13 ft and a...

Page 22: ...es on sheltered coastal waters small bays small lakes rivers and canals where conditions may experience wind force 4 Beaufort scale and wave heights up to 0 5 m 1 5 ft ISO 6185 part The ISO 6185 part standard defines the power rating for the boat The following table shows these power ratings ISO 6185 Part Categories Powered Boat Rating Part 1 Type ll Powered boats not exceeding 4 5 kw 6 hp Part 2 ...

Page 23: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 19 Components Location BACK VIEW a 24737 a Hull identification number HIN FRONT VIEW a b 24738 a Lifting handle b Towing rings ...

Page 24: ...BOAT COMPONENTS 20 TRANSOM VIEW a b c c d e f 24739 a Air deck floor b Air deck air chamber valve c Towing holes d Motor plate e Manufacturer s plate f Drain valve ...

Page 25: ...NENTS 21 SIDE VIEW b a c d e g f 24740 a Tie down rings b Port air chamber valve c Front air chamber valve d Overpressure valve on hypalon models only e Keel air chamber valve f Starboard air chamber valve g Oars ...

Page 26: ...raps down securely so they will prohibit boat movement Make sure to protect the air chamber tubes so they will not get chafed or damaged from the tie down straps Trailer your boat with the outboard tilted down in a vertical operating position If additional ground clearance is required the outboard should be tilted up using an accessory outboard support device Refer to your local dealer for recomme...

Page 27: ...measured using the air gauge provided with the air pump or using an accessory air pressure gauge 1 Inflate the three side air chambers first Inflate air chambers as follows NOTE Install the removable seat before the boat is fully inflated Hook the flanges that are located on the bottom of the seat into the nylon straps on the side air chambers a Clear a flat surface that is clean and free of sharp...

Page 28: ...or under the air chambers Align the forward hole over the keel air valve 3 Unscrew the valve cap from the Air Deck air chamber valve by turning a quarter of a turn counterclockwise Push in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position Attach the air hose adapter to the air valve Inflate the Air Deck floor to the recommended air pressure of 0 69 bar 10 psi 4 After inflating the Air Deck floor...

Page 29: ...he overpressure valve that could prevent the red cap from popping off the valve a 24745 a Red cap Drain Valve Operation The inflatable boat is fitted with a slide drain valve a b c 24743 a Slide drain valve b Open position c Closed position ...

Page 30: ...rovided with the outboard or from the outboard manufacturer Check outboard for tightness on transom before each use WARNING Using an outboard that exceeds the maximum horsepower limit of a boat can 1 cause loss of boat control 2 place too much weight at the transom altering the designed flotation characteristics of the boat or 3 cause the boat to break apart particularly around the transom area Ov...

Page 31: ...asics of boat handling and the starting and operation of the outboard in case the driver becomes disabled or falls overboard Before departing tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return No alcohol or drugs It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Know the waters and area you will be boating tides currents sand bars rocks and other hazards Loa...

Page 32: ... to this bridle and tow the boat at slow speed 17354 Air Chamber Deflates Accidently If one of the air chambers should accidently deflate while you are operating the boat shift the weight to the opposite side of the deflated air chamber and slowly head for shore Beaching It is recommended that the boat not be powered onto the beach dragged across rocks sand gravel or pavement as damage to the fabr...

Page 33: ...r Deck IMPORTANT Do not use a vinyl preservative on the air chamber fabric Chemicals in the preservatives may dry out the fabric Deflating IMPORTANT When deflating the side air chambers do not deflate one side air chamber at a time When deflating maintain a balanced air pressure between air chambers to prevent stress or potential damage to the inside diaphragms that separate the air chambers b a c...

Page 34: ... quarter turn clockwise to lock the valve in the open position Folding Instructions 1 Deflate the boat and floor following the deflating instructions Keep the air valves open and the floor in place 2 Remove the seat oars and any equipment 3 Fold the deflated sides inward until the lifting handles or oar locks meet in the middle 4 Fold the boat transom inward and then fold in the two rear cones inw...

Page 35: ...palon patching material and glue cannot be used on PVC fabrics Air Floor Repair The air floor on all models is constructed from PVC fabric Small tears and punctures in the floor can be repaired using PVC patching material and following the PVC fabric patching procedure Refer to Air Chamber Repair PVC Fabric Air Chamber Repair Hypalon Fabric WARNING Avoid serious injury or death from a fire explosi...

Page 36: ...nlight Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by a minimum of 38 mm 1 5 in from all sides Center the patch over the damaged area and with a pencil trace the outline of the patch Apply masking tape around the perimeter of the outlined patch area to ensure a tight and clean glue line Using 100 grit sandpaper or a pumice stone roughen the patch area on the boat as well as the backsi...

Page 37: ...nts used for repairing inflatables are toxic and highly flammable As a safety precaution always work outdoors or in an area that is well ventilated and away from any open flames sparks or appliances equipped with pilot lights Breathing the vapors or exposure to the skin may be hazardous to your health Avoid breathing the vapors and contact with skin and eyes by wearing a carbon filter respirator a...

Page 38: ...low the directions on the cement tube TWO PART ADHESIVE Mix a batch of adhesive according to the mixing directions provided with the two part adhesive Keep adhesive off skin When the adhesive is fully mixed it must sit for a short time to activate the catalyst Failure to do so will create poor fabric adhesion Apply three thin layers of adhesive with a short bristle brush in a circular pattern on b...

Page 39: ... do not store the boat in water for extended periods of time Clean the boat fabric and air deck floor following the Cleaning Procedure in the Maintenance section Dry the boat thoroughly after washing The boat can be stored inflated or deflated Store the boat in a cool dry area that is protected from excess exposure from the sun Cover the boat to block direct sunlight exposure if the boat is to be ...

Page 40: ...ve all problems The following information will be needed by the service office Your name and address Daytime telephone number Model and serial number of your outboard Model and serial number of your inflatable boat The name and address of your dealership Nature of problem Parts And Accessories Inquiries All inquiries concerning genuine replacement parts and accessories should be directed to your l...