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2.2 Safety label
A safety label has been affixed to the inflatable.
• SUP board: on the bottom, around the fin (1)
• Platform: on the bottom, beside the valve (2)
2 Safety
Warning indications
The following warning indications are used in this manual
in the context of safety:
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Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury
exists.
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Points out that the relevant operating procedures,
actions, etc may result in damage, injury or death.
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Emphasises important procedures, circumstances etc.
Share the safety instructions with fellow users.
General regulations and laws concerning safety and to
prevent accidents must always be observed.
2.1 General
This manual was put together to help you use your in-
flatable safely and enjoyably. It includes details about
the inflatable, the equipment included or attached and
information about use and maintenance. Read through it
carefully and familiarise yourself with the inflatable before
using it.
If this is your first inflatable or if it is a type of inflatable
with which you are not yet familiar, please give yourself
enough time to gain experience in a safe manner.
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Wear a suitable life jacket/personal flotation
device when you are on the water. Please note
that in some countries it is legally required to
wear a life jacket, which complies with national
legislation, at all times.
You can find an explanation of the symbols used in the
‘Safety Information’ supplied with the inflatable or at
page 17 -18 of this manual.
3 Use of the inflatable
3.1 General
Fully inflate the inflatable a day before use and check for
air leakage.
C
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Do not expose the inflatable to the sun for extended
periods. This will prevent premature ageing of the material
as a result of pressure changes in the air chamber, varia-
tions in temperature and physical reactions due to ultra-
violet radiation.
The inflatable should preferably be stored in a cool and
dark place.
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Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of
persons. Regardless of the number of persons, the total
weight of persons and equipment may never exceed the
recommended maximum load.
Never exceed the maximum weight capacity as indicated
on the safety label of the inflatable.
Every user must always wear a life jacket, which has
been approved by the local government.
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Be very careful in shallows or ‘unfamiliar reefs’. Always
check the local hydrographic charts of the area where the
inflatable will be used.
Securing loose items of equipment
It is strongly recommended to securely fasten loose
items of equipment or baggage during use on the water.
The SUP boards are fitted with a bungee cargo cord for
this purpose.
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