RAVE SPORTS WHOOSH 10 Owner’s Manual

: June 7, 2024
: RAVE SPORTS

RAVE SPORTS WHOOSH 10

Owner’s Manual

RAVE

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Date Purchased: __
Purchased from: __
Serial Number: ___
(Serial # is located next to the inflation valve on the tube.)

Parts Included:

Qty 1- Whoosh™ 10 mat
Qty 1- Double Action Hand Pump
Qty 1- Repair Kit, owner manual, warranty card

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a RAVE Sports® Whoosh™ 10. This Owner’s Manual is presented to enhance your enjoyment of the sport and is intended to alert you to some of the potentially dangerous conditions that can arise in all water sports. It also contains important safety instructions and information about how to assemble, use and care for your product.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual before assembling and using the product. Although the product is simple to use, this manual contains important safety information that you and all users must understand to safely enjoy the Whoosh™ 10.

Make sure that everyone who uses the product also receives proper education and supervision and understands the safety instructions and warnings presented in this manual. Be sure to save this manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT: This Whoosh™ 10 was designed to be used stand-alone. Do not attempt to attach or use it in any other manner than its designed and intended use as described herein.
If you have any questions regarding this product, please call RAVE Sports at 1-800-659-0790 or visit www.ravesports.com. Please have your serial number available.

W A R N I N G

UNSAFE USE OF THE Whoosh™ 10 CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE RISK OF INJURY INVOLVED WITH THIS ACTIVITY.

Safety Rules and Information

Read and understand all of the information contained in this owner’s manual before assembling and using your product.
Make sure that everyone who uses the product is provided with and understands these safety rules and information.
The Whoosh™ 10 is designed to be used on large bodies of water with depth of at least 5 feet of water. Do not use or allow anyone else to use the product on land or any other hard surface, in recreational swimming pools within 10ft (3m) of commercial pool edge or other hard obstructions.
Choose a location for your product that is most protected from wind, of sufficient water depth, and free of obstructions in all directions.
Always anchor the Whoosh™ 10 securely before it is used.
Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III personal flotation device (PFD) when using the Whoosh™ 10.
Never use the product after sunset, before dawn, or any other time in poor lighting conditions.
Never use the product in rough surface water conditions, during storms, or when there is lightning. If an unexpected storm arises while using the product, seek shelter on shore. Do not stay on the product.
Never use the product under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not connect directly to docks, piers or other hard objects.
Never tow from a boat or other motorized vehicle.
To avoid the possibility of a collision, make sure the area around the Whoosh™ 10 is clear of obstructions and other swimmers before each use.
Drowning Hazard: Never swim or play under the Whoosh™ 10.
Never use the product while tired or fatigued. Use extreme caution while swimming between the shore and the product. Do not attempt to swim this distance if you are tired or fatigued.
Always inspect the areas around and under the product before each use to ensure the water is deep enough and free of all rocks, logs, sand bars, and underwater obstructions and that the product is a safe distance from above water hard objects.
Ask about local water conditions before using the product in unfamiliar water.
Inspect your product for any worn, defective, or missing parts. Do not use if there are any signs of damage, wear or deterioration. Replace or repair before use.
Never dive off the product head first. If jumping off the product, always enter the water feet first.
Not recommended for children under the age of six. Use the Whoosh™ 10 only under mature, knowledgeable adult supervision.
The surface of the Whoosh™ 10 will get wet and slippery. Always exercise caution and common sense while using the Whoosh™ 10. Reckless behavior may result in serious injury.
Do not attempt or allow flips, somersaults or other acrobatic maneuvers. Landing on the head or neck can cause serious injury, paralysis or death.
When not in use, secure the product against unauthorized or unsupervised use.

Liability

While every attempt is made to embody the highest degree of protection in all equipment, we cannot guarantee freedom from injury. The user assumes all risk of injury due to use. All merchandise is sold on this condition, which no representative of the company can waiver or change.

Assembling your Whoosh™ 10

Inflation

Roll out the Whoosh™ 10 on flat ground. Make sure the area is free of rocks, sticks or other sharp objects that could puncture or damage the product.

We highly recommend using the RAVE High Speed Inflator/Deflator. It will provide rapid inflation and deflation. (Item #01083, not included)

To lock open valve, depress the stem and rotate ¼ turn clockwise. To close valve, depress the stem and rotate ¼ turn counter-clockwise. The valve stem should be in the depressed position while inflating. Replace cap on valve after inflation to ensure air tight seal.

Open

If you are using the RAVE Sports High Speed Inflator (Item #01083), simply lock the adaptor onto the end of the inflation hose and insert into the valve body. Turn ¼ turn to lock in place.

NOTE: This inflation adaptor will automatically open the valve when inserted and will close the valve when removed. You do not need to manually open/close the valve when using this special adaptor.

To Deflate:

Rapid deflation can be achieved using the “deflate” side of the motor housing. Attach the hose to the deflate side of the motor housing and lock the valve adaptor into the valve.
Inflate until firm. The RAVE high speed inflator will inflate the mat to approx. 2.0-2.5psi. This is a good inflation pressure for 1-3 users. Increasing the air pressure beyond this will provide a more rigid unit capable of supporting the weight of more users. Use the enclosed hand pump to top off to the desired air pressure. If you first inflated with the RAVE High Speed Inflator, adding approx. 50 strokes of the hand pump will increase the air pressure to 5psi which is sufficient for a large number of users. DO NOT INFLATE BEYOND 10PSI to avoid damage.

Move to Water

Use 2 or more people to carry the product to the water.

CAUTION: To avoid risk of puncture or damage to the product, DO NOT DRAG the product. Always carry it to the water. Float the Whoosh™ 10 to the desired location for anchoring.

Anchoring

There is one anchor attachment point at the center of the Whoosh™ 10. Attach anchor to the center point to prevent the wind from swinging the product to an undesirable direction.
The Whoosh™ 10 is now ready for use!

Using the Whoosh™ 10

CAUTION! The surface of the Whoosh™ 10 can become wet and slippery. Refrain from horseplay or other activity that could cause collisions and falls, resulting in injury.

WARNING: DROWNING HAZARD
NEVER ATTEMPT TO SWIM UNDER THE Whoosh™ 10.
THE Whoosh™ 10 IS A LARGE OBJECT ON THE WATER WITH NO PLACE TO COME UP FOR AIR IF YOU ARE BENEATH IT.

The Whoosh™ 10 is designed to be used as a stand alone product.

Folding Instructions

After using your Whoosh™ 10 it is best to deflate and fold for storage. This helps prevent damage and extends the life of your product.

Step 1
Carry the Whoosh™ 10 to land and deflate. Be extremely careful not to drag the product.

Step 2
Let the mat dry for 15 minutes in the sun and then flip over and repeat for the other side. (Dry with a towel, if necessary, to ensure it is completely dry before folding).

Step 3
Lay the mat on a flat surface and fold the mat (long ways) into thirds.

Step 4
Starting at the end opposite the inflation valve, begin folding approx. 10-12”. Continue folding (DO NOT ROLL) down the length of the mat.

Step 4

Step 5
Secure the folded mat with the buckle strap provided.

Step 5

Cleaning and Storage

When the inflatable product is not being used, store it in a covered, shaded area. This will help protect it against ultraviolet (UV) rays and extend the life of the product.
Clean the inflatable completely with a mild soap and fresh water. NEVER USE PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS OR SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING. NEVER USE A POWER WASHER SINCE THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER JET WILL DAMAGE THE TUBE BEYOND REPAIR.
Product should be completely dry and remain dry while stored.
Roll the product loosely and place in a container, preferably one that rodents can’t chew through.
Secure against unauthorized or unsupervised use.
Store in a cool, dry location. Do not store product directly on concrete surface. Place mothballs around stored inflatable to keep mice and insects away.

Important

Rodents like muskrats may be attracted to the PVC vinyl of your product. When your product is on the water, maintaining full air pressure during periods of non-use will discourage them from chewing the vinyl.
Another way to ease the problem of nuisance rodents is to remove the temptation by taking the product out of the water at night. You can also make the whole area unattractive to rodents by changing the environment, making the area less hospitable for rodents. Removing any food source from the shoreline can also be a good deterrent. Check with your local DNR for additional guidance or possible restrictions

Repairs

For large holes, tears or seam failures, contact RAVE Sports at 1-800-659-0790.
Additional repair patches can be found online at www.ravesports.com.

For minor holes and tears:

Inflate the product and locate the leak by spraying the tube with mild soapy water.
Determine the hole size and cut a patch 1-2 inches wider than the diameter of the hole. Make sure all corners of the patch are rounded.
Deflate the product and clean the patch and area around the hole with rubbing alcohol. Let dry completely.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ON THE GLUE CONTAINER.
Apply glue to the patch and the area around the hole. Let the glue dry until it is tacky to the touch. (About 30 seconds).
Lay the product on a flat, hard surface and apply the patch. Working from the center to the outer edge, rub out any air bubbles between the patch and the product.
Let patch dry for 24 hours before attempting to inflate the product.