sevylor Kk65 Caravelle Owner’s Manual

sevylor Kk65 Caravelle

Dear customer, Congratulations on your purchase of a Sevylor® inflatable product. We take pride in bringing you a quality product which will offer you years of pleasure. Your new item is an investment which deserves your care and attention. This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your product with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the product, its equipment, and information on its operation and maintenance. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the inflatable before using it in order to ensure the safe use and prevent tragic accidents.
The warnings below are advisories relative to various types of situations. Please observe them.

CAUTION!| Denotes an immanent hazard which will result in severe injury or death if you do not

comply with the instructions.

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WARNING!| Reminds you of safety measures which must be observed. Denotes also unsafe practices which could result in injury, or product or property damage if you do not

comply with the instructions.

CAUTION!
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that all users will carefully read and follow the manual and instructions for the safe operation of this product. Observe all local and national laws. Always wear a coast guard approved Personal Flotation Device. Please observe carefully the information on the capacity plate which is printed on the product.

BOAT DESIGN CATEGORY
Your boat fulfils the requirements of EN ISO 6185-1. The K85 and K105 models also comply with Directive n°2013/53/EC. Type I: Boats propelled exclusively by manual means. Type II: Powered boats not exceeding 4.5 kW (6 HP). The K85 and K105 models are certified by the TÜV.

K85, K105

| Boat design category D – “Sheltered waters” (European Directive 2003/44/CE): A watercraft given Design Category D is considered to be designed for a wind force up to and including Beaufort Force 4 winds and significant wave height up to and including 0.3 m, with occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model| Length inflated appr.| Width inflated appr.| Weight

| Max. HP engine

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KK55| 191 cm / 75.2“| 108 cm / 42.5“| 3 kg / 6.4 lbs| —
KK65| 230 cm / 90.5“| 123 cm / 48.4“| 4 kg / 8.5 lbs| —
K85| 268 cm / 105.5“| 138 cm / 54.3“| 6.8 kg / 14.6 lbs| 1.8 kW / 2.5 HP
K105| 294 cm / 115.7“| 146 cm / 57.5“| 9 kg / 19.3 lbs| 2.25 kW / 3 HP

NOTE : The inflated sizes are measured under the following conditions ; product inflated with the recommended inflator, at the recommended working pressure and at a temperature ranging between 18°C / 64°F and 22° C / 71°F.

WEIGHT CAPACITY

MANUFACTURER’S PLATE
Part of the information is marked on the manufacturer’s plate affixed on the boat. The symbols used have the following meaning:

FITTINGS

1/ Models KK55, KK65: 2 moulded oarlocks total.   Models K85, K105: 4 moulded oarlocks total.  2/ Models KK55, KK65: Safety chamber with push-in valve.  All models come with a quick repair kit. Certain models also come with a pair of oars, a bag for transportation and a pump.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS / INFLATION

WARNING!

• Do not use a sharp tool!
• Any use of an air compressor will damage your product and automatically void all warranties.

For the first inflation and in order to get acquainted with your new product, inflate indoors at room temperature where the PVC will be soft and assembly process made easier. If it was stored at a temperature below 0°C / 32°F, leave it at 20°C / 68°F for 12 hours before unfolding. Inflate it with the supplied bellow pump (KK55 and KK65) or any inflator designed for inflatable boats, rafts, pool floats, air beds, camping mattresses, and other low pressure inflatables. These types of inflators will have a hose and adapters to fit the valves on this product. Choose a smooth and clean surface to unfold your boat.

1. Your boat is equipped with two different types of valves:

2. Boston valve(s) – please see opposite figure: Unscrew the valve cap (1). Screw the valve insert (2) onto its base (3) and check that the valve cap stays accessible. Insert the pump hose end piece and inflate it until you will reach the required pressure (see point 3). After inflation fit all the valve(s) cap tight (clockwise).
   NOTE : A slight air-leak before screwing the valve(s) cap is normal. Only the valve(s) cap can ensure final AIR TIGHTNESS.

3. Push-in valve(s): open the cap of the valve and inflate by using the adapter of the inflator which fits the valve. Close the valve and press it into the air chamber.

4. Inflate the boat in the order of inflation as shown on the capacity plate printed on the boat (see also figure # 1 –numbering of the valves).

5. Max. air pressure: The correct pressure for this item is : 0.06 bar (= 60 mbar). Do not exceed it. Your boat features a SEVYTEST pressure indicator which indicates the proper pressure: First inflate the safety chamber (see figure # 1) until “+” marking and then the main chamber (see figure # 1) until “-“ marking is reached. Overpressure: deflate until you reach the recommended pressure. Drop of pressure: inflate again slightly. NOTE: PVC material extending under the inflation pressure, after many inflations the Sevytest gauge may not return to its initial position but it still will allow you to check that the gauge remains within the recommended zone.

WARNING!
If you leave your product exposed to the hot sun check the pressure and deflate it slightly, otherwise the material might be overstretched. The ambient temperature affects the tube’s internal pressure: a variation of 1°C causes a variation of the pressure in the tube of +/- 4 mbar.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!

• Use the boat only in protected shore-zones; avoid open water and streams with strong currents.
• BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS!
• Get informed on local regulations and hazards related to water activities and boat operation.
• Before using the product, please check it carefully.
• A bad distribution of the load can destabilize the boat and may result in a loss of control.
• Always wear a Personal Flotation Device approved by proper authorities.
• Do not exceed the authorized number of persons or weight.
• Avoid all contact between the buoyancy tubes and sharp objects or aggressive liquids (such as acid).
• This product is equipped with ropes. Keep the ropes away from children.
• Must not be towed by another boat or any other vehicle.
• Designed for use in calm water. Less than 300m from Shelter / France.

NOTE : If, after an accident, a compartment deflates, bring it inside the boat and return at reduced speed. The boat is kept over water by the security system and by the strong buoyancy.

MAINTENANCE: DEFLATING – FOLDING THE ITEM – CLEANING – WINTERING STORAGE

1. Remove oars/paddles and other accessories.
2. To deflate unscrew the valve insert. Open the valve(s) cap and pull to extend out, allowing air to escape.
3. Clean and check the item as well as all the accessories after each use. Rinse it thoroughly making sure to remove any residues of salt if used in salt water. Use a mild soapy solution, do not use detergents or any type of siliconebased products. Make sure that the product is completely dry before putting it away.
4. Fold the sides into the middle, then roll it up from the opposite end of the valves (so remaining air can escape from the valves); start again if you feel there is still some air in the tubes.
5. When fully deflated, close the valves.
6. When storing your inflatable, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected from major variations in temperature and other damaging factors. You may store it deflated and rolled up in a bag or assembled and lightly inflated. Store it away from rodents.

CAUTION!
Water will enter between the outer hull and inside chambers, this is O.K; however, whenever you take this item out of the water and deflate it, allow for it to air out and dry, neither the skin/hull or the inside chambers will suffer from water damage, but stagnant water could cause mildew and foul odor.

HOW TO REPAIR SMALL PUNCTURES

You can repair small punctures with the included repair kit (Note: Glue not included in USA). Please note that in order for the repair to be successful, the humidity level should be less than 60 %, temperature between 65°F/77°F or 18°C/25°C. Avoid carrying out repairs in the rain or in direct sunlight. Check that the tube is fully deflated and lies flat.

1. Draw the shape of the patch exactly where it will be applied, cut a round patch at least 2” / 5 cm larger than the cut/damaged area.
2. Clean the damaged area and the corresponding side of the patch with a grease remover of the alcohol type and allow for it to dry for 5 minutes.
3. Apply 3 thin layers of glue on both the patch and the damaged area, allow for it to dry for 5 minutes between layers until the glue feels tacky.
4. When the third layer of glue is dry, apply the patch without pressing and adjust the positioning if required, press the air bubbles which may have formed under the patch by smoothing the patch with a round object such as a spoon, do this procedure by starting in the center of the patch towards the outside, clean the excess glue with a solvent. Drying: 12 hours.

WARNING!

• Perform all of your repairs in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid inhaling glue vapors or swallowing.
• Avoid contact with the skin or the eyes.
• Keep all repair materials (glue, solvents, etc.) away from children’s reach.

NOTE : The repairs on the weldings must not be glued. Only the manufacturer of the boat can perform the repairs on the weldings.

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