15
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Do not drag the product over hard and abra-
sive surfaces before storing it.
Ensure there is no sand or gravel in the folds
of the board
1
. This could cause abrasion or
holes during storage.
Check the product for wear or ageing after it
has been stored for an extended period.
Storing the board
1
rolled up in cold weather
for extended periods can cause tears in the
material.
Cleaning and care
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, brushes
with metal or nylon bristles or sharp or metal
objects such as knives.
Only use mild cleaning agents.
Clean the board
1
after every use, with the
valve
1a
closed.
Remove the US fin
12
per chapter ”Removing
the US fin”.
Place the board
1
on a clean, dry and even
surface.
Rinse the board
1
and US fin
12
with fresh
water and mild soap to remove salt crystals,
grains of sand and other particles.
Wipe the board
1
down with a dry, soft cloth.
Then allow the board
1
and US fin
12
to dry
thoroughly.
Repair and maintenance
Carry out any repairs in
a well ventilated location and avoid inhaling
toxic fumes. Avoid contact with the skin or the
eyes. Keep all repair supplies (glue, solvent,
etc.) out of the reach of children.
Never glue the seams. The
seams can only be repaired by the manufacturer
of the board
1
.
Never repair large holes yourself. You can
repair small holes with the included repair kit.
Check the board
1
for pressure loss, holes or
tears before every use. If air escapes from the
board
1
, it may be due to a leaking valve
1a
,
defective valve
1a
or a hole in the actual
board
1
.
Repairing the valve
Proceed as follows to check valves
1a
for leaks:
Turn the valve cap
1e
anti-clockwise and re-
move it from the valve
1a
.
Ensure there is no sand or other foreign objects
in the valve
1a
.
Close the valve
1a
.
Turn the valve cap
1e
anti-clockwise and re-
move it from the valve
1a
.
Place the valve wrench
11
over the valve
1a
until it covers the entire valve
1a
.
Tighten the valve cap
1e
, turning clockwise.
Close the valve
1a
with the valve cap
1e
.
Fully inflate the board
1
.
Close the valve
1a
.
Pour soapy water over the area around the
valve
1a
. If bubbles do not form, the valve
1a
is tight. If bubbles form around the valve
1a
,
air is escaping. The valve
1a
either needs to
be tightened or replaced.
Tightening the valve
1a
(Fig. D):
Never use the valve wrench
11
to tighten the valve
1a
if the board
1
is pressur-
ised. Injuries may otherwise occur.
Place the valve wrench
11
over the valve
1a
until it covers the entire valve
1a
. Tighten the
valve
1a
, turning clockwise.
Repeat the bubble test.
If bubbles form around the valve
1a
after tight-
ening, it needs to be replaced.
Replacing the
1a
valve (Fig. D):
Place the valve wrench
11
over the valve
1a
until it covers the entire valve.
Unscrew the valve cap
1e
anti-clockwise and
remove the defective valve
1a
from the valve
seat.
