Care And Storage; Avoiding Damages - grabner ADVENTURE Handbuch

CARE AND STORAGE

With correct care and storage you can
maintain the value of your boat and
increase its longevity.
especially hardy and easy to care for. In
order to enjoy your boat for the longest
possible time, please note the following
points:
 Clean your boat after every use to avoid
damages from sand, small stones, etc.
 Rinse your boat with fresh water after
every salt water use.
 Dry your boat before packing it.
 Repair any damages before storing it for
the winter.
 Clean your boat before winter storage
with lukewarm, soapy water.
 Apply the GRABNER boat care product
(special accessories) with a soft cloth to
the boat surface and
(especially after use in salty water)
 Store your boat in a dry place, out of
direct sunlight.
 The boat should not be exposed to
extreme temperature changes when in
storage.
 The boat should be stored in a slightly
inflated condition. If you have too little
room for this, simply fold the boat
lightly together (never tie it up).
ATTENTION: The boat should not carry
any weight or be put under any pressure
when in storage.
 Take care that there are no mice.
Your boat is
all metal parts
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AVOIDING DAMAGES

Note the following tips for avoiding
damages to your boat:
 Follow this instruction absolutely.
 Paddle your boat always with the correct
operational pressure.
 Protect your boat from unnecessary
sunlight exposure.
 Beach or moor your boat in the shade or
cover with a canopy.
 Reduce pressure when on land to avoid
damage due to over-pressurization.
ATTENTION:
automatically with direct sun exposure!
(1°C higher temperatur = about 0.004 bar
higher pressure)
 Never inflate your boat with pressurized
air.
 Protect the boat body from sharp or
pointed objects.
 Never pull your boat over sand or
stones, etc. - rather carry it using the
carrying handles provided.
 Avoid unnecessary ground contact when
in the water.
 Remove salt residue from the boat afer
salt water usage.
 Do not use aggressive cleansers on your
boat.
 Never clean your boat with high-
pressure cleaners.
 Use only GRABNER boat care products
on your boat.
 Use only siliconspray or siliconfat for
lubricate.
 Protect your boat from gas spills or leaks
(remove gas spots on the boat surface
immediately!).
Pressure increases