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IMPORTANT!

BEFORE PROCEEDING

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

INFLATABLE KAYAK

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKET

MODEL FH202

Save these instructions for future reference

SIERRA STERLING 2010

Adventure

Summary of Contents for FH202

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY INFLATABLE KAYAK OWNER S INFORMATION PACKET MODEL FH202 Save these instructions for future reference SIERRA STERLING 2010 Adventure ...

Page 2: ...TABLE KAYAK INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL FH202 1 CAUTION SAFETY WARNING 2 INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 GUIDELINES FOR USAGE 4 PROPER CARE 5 REPAIRS CONTENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL US AT 888 545 1424 ...

Page 3: ...AR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIATE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS COLD WATER AND OR COLD WEATHER CAN RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEATHER CHANG...

Page 4: ... following figures give details on how to operate these valves 2 2 Inflation Inflate your kayak in the following order FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR KAYAK DO NOT OVER INFLATE 1 Inflate Chamber 1 until it feels firm to the touch 2 Inflate Chamber 2 until it feels firm to the touch 3 Inflate chamber 3 floor using appropriate fitting Fill with air until firm CAUTION Do...

Page 5: ...paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle Paddle with short and even strokes Keeping the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical Pull with your lower hand and push with your upper hand To reduce the amount of swaying at the front of the kayak ease off on the force of your stroke Paddling with a backward stroke can sometimes offer quick maneuverability A good way to gauge if the kay...

Page 6: ...GNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG OFF SHORE WINDS SCOUT UNFAMILIAR WATER PORTAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE DO NOT EXCEED YOUR PADDLING ABILITY BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO BEGINNING YOUR PADDLESPORTS TRAINING YOU MUST NOT USE ALCOHOL OR...

Page 7: ...that you may need it TO REPAIR SMALL PUNCTURES AND CUTS 1 Cut a rounded patch at least or larger than the hole or cut 2 Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and or mild soap 3 Make sure all surfaces are dry 4 Spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the damaged area and let it sit for three to five minutes or until tacky 5 Press the patch onto the desired area makin...

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