KAYOBA 011272 Tube Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- KAYOBA
Table of Contents
KAYOBA 011272 Tube
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
- Read these instructions carefully before use, and save them for future reference.
- Water sports always involve a certain risk of personal injury, or death.
Use your common sense and follow the safety instructions to minimise the risks.
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Only use the product if you know that the person in control of the boat is reliable and familiar with the use of the boat.
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Stay alert. Be careful at all times, and use your common sense when using the product and the tow boat.
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The product must only be used by persons who have received instructions on the correct attachment of the tow line and the safe use and correct maintenance of the product, and who understand the risks involved.
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Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions concerning the number of riders – never attempt to allow two persons to ride a float tube intended for one person or more than two persons in a two-person float tube.
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If the product is intended for more than one person, take the requisite measures to ensure that the riders cannot knock into each other.
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Do not attempt jumps or perform other risky manoeuvres with the product.
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Check the area for debris and other obstacles that can put safety at risk.
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Take your personal limitations into consideration. Be careful at all times, and use your common sense when
using the product. -
Always check before use that the tow Ii ne and line attachment are in good condition and undamaged, and that the line is not clenched or running over sharp edges.
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If the line shows signs of abrasion,fraying, rupture, wear or aging, it must be discarded and replaced with a new one. Never use a line that is worn or in poor condition – risk of line break. Lines decompose in time when exposed to direct sunlight. Store them protected from direct sunlight to prolong their life span.
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Do not use lines with motion dampers or rubber springs in any form. Such elastic devices can break or stretch and injure both the rider and the person in control of the boat, as well as other persons in the boat.
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Only use equipment and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
- The person controlling the boat is responsible for safety. The product cannot be steered by the rider.
- Always use a correctly adjusted life jacket, approved in accordance with national regulations (SON, CE,ISO 12402-5, USCG type Ill etc.).
- Never exceed 30 km/h for adults,20 km/h for children.
- The person controlling the boat must be experienced and the skills of the rider must be taken into consideration.
- Do not use the product in shallow water, near harbours, piling, bridges, beaches, swimmers or other boats.
- Never tow more than one product at the same time. Do not use the product as a float.
- Check before and during use that the tow line is not caught on the body.
- Never tie a person to the product or the cover. Never put the tow line round hands or feet, or put hands or feet through the tow line fasteners, handles or other parts of the line system. Never wedge hands or feet under the cover or between the cover and the product.
- Make sure there is always an assistant and observer in the boat, in addition to the person controlling the boat.
- Never use watercraft if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Avoid sharp turns that can subject the product to rapid acceleration.
- Avoid cruising so that the user’s body is exposed to the risk of collision. Cruise carefully, at low speed and on calm water, to reduce the risk of personal injury.
- The tow line must be fitted with a quick coupling.
PREPARATIONS
- Check information on the applicable national legislation and rules and regulations, familiarise yourself with the equipment and its correct usage, and learn about the risks involved with water sports.
- Familiarise yourself with the area of water and any fairways.
- Make sure there is always an assistant and observer in the boat, in addition to the person controlling the boat.
- Agree upon a hand signal system for signalling between the person controlling the boat, assistant, and rider.
- Never start before the rider signals that they are ready to start.
- Be careful and use your common sense.
SYMBOLS
TECHNICAL DATA
Size L 193 xW 152 cm
Max number of persons 3
Material Vinyl
Max load 231 kg
USE
INFLATION
- First fill the smaller air chambers on the product with air: floor and armrests.
- Then fill the main chamber to 25%.
- Fit the product correctly in the cover. Now fill to 85%.
- In strong sunlight or warm weather take into consideration the expansion of
the air. Only fill to 85% of the nominal pressure, leave the product in the sun for a few minutes, and then check the rigidity of the product.
NOTE:
Double acting low pressure pump (1 bar), equivalent foot pump or electric pump
for inflatable rubber boats recommended. Pumps for higher pressure
(compressors etc.) can be used with due caution – there is a considerable risk
of overinflating and damaging the product when using high pressure pumps.
WARNING!
Do not overinflate! Too much pressure can permanently damage the product.
TOWLINE
- The line must be fastened correctly to work as intended.
- The eyelet on the end of the line must be threaded through the hole before it is fastened round the hooks on the plastic attachment.
- Check the plastic attachment before use. Do not use it if it shows signs of cracking, fracture or other damage.
NOTE:
- Only use a tow line intended for float tubes!
- The tow line must be fitted with a quick-coupling.
- The length of the tow line must be 1S-19 m.
- The minimum tensile strength of the tow line is 1520 kg.
Fastening the tow line
The line MUST be fastened correctly to work as intended.
- Thread the eyelet on the end of the line through the hole in the plastic attachment.
- Fasten the eyelet in the hooks on the plastic attachment.
- Tighten.
FIG. 1
MAINTENANCE
REPAIRS
Small punctures and tears can be repaired with the supplied repair kit.
CARE AND STORAGE
- After use the product should be swilled with fresh water and then stored in a cool and dry place.
- Empty the air out of the product if it is not going to be used for some time.
- The product will last longer if handled with care and looked after.