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5.2
Wooden floor tender
• Find a flat surface where tender can be assembled.
• Make sure there are no sharp objects that can puncture the tender during assembly.
• Unfold and spread the tender out flat.
• Verify the valve/cap gasket is in place.
• Connect the pump to the tender valve; make sure the valve core is turned to the clockwise position to prevent the air from escaping when you remove
the pump fitting. To deflate the tender push the valve core in and turn in a clockwise direction (1/4 turn) this will allow you to fully deflate the tender
without the valve being depressed by hand. See diagram to operate valves.
• Depending on the model of tender you have it may have up to 3 chambers.
• Begin inflation to a maximum of 50% working pressure, start at the bow, then starboard and finally the port-side. Do not inflate any one chamber in
full at a time as this causes unnecessary stress to the inside bulkhead. Maintain a balance of air in each chamber. By this method, the bulkheads that
divide the main air chambers are maintained so that there is equal pressure and approximate inflated size on each side of the bulkhead. Failure to follow
this may result in irreparable damage.
• When the tubes are at 50% inflation you should fit the seat, you will not be able to fit the seat if you fully inflate the tubes.
• Fit the floor boards into position.
• Inflate the tubes to 100% working pressure, re-fit the valve cover.
• Inflate the keel to 100%, re-fit the valve cover.
• Install the oars.
• Install the drain plug.
