Rocktrail BB-14180 Belly Boat Float Tube Instruction Manual

August 20, 2024
Rocktrail

Rocktrail BB-14180 Belly Boat Float Tube

Instructions for use

  • Before reading, fold out the illustration page and get to know all of the functions of your unit.
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Congratulations!
You have chosen to purchase a high-quality product. Familiarise yourself with the product before using it for the first time. Read the following instructions for use carefully. Use the product only as described and only for the given areas of application. Store these instructions for use carefully. When passing the product on to third parties, please also hand over all accompanying documents. They contain important details regarding the product, its assembly, operation, and care, as well as safety rules. Since water sport always involves risks, having precise information regarding the product prevents possible personal injury or even fatalities.

Scope of delivery

  • 1 x belly boat (1) including
  • 1 x seat (1a)
  • 2 x carrying handle (1b)
  • 1 x storage bag – small (2)
  • 1 x storage bag – medium (3)
  • 1 x storage bag – large (4)
  • 1 x keep net including measuring scale for fish (5) 1 x pump (6)
  • 1 x pump tube (7) including pump attachments 2 x fin (8)
  • 1 x carrying bag (9)
  • 3 x repair patch, self-adhesive (10)
  • 1 x instructions for use

Technical data

  • Dimensions, belly boat (air-filled): approx. 146 x 120 x 63cm (l x w x h)
  • Weight, belly boat without accessories: approx. 5.9kg
  • Storage bag – small: Volume approx. 3l
  • Storage bag – medium: Volume approx. 6l
  • Storage bag – large: Volume approx. 12l
  • Fins: Shoe size 40-48

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Intended use

This product has been developed for private use. Design Category D “sheltered waters”: Designed for voyages in sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, narrow rivers, and canals where conditions up to and including wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to and including 0.3m can be experienced, with occasional waves of 0.5m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.

Safety instructions

The product is a water sports equip-ment item that is certified and safe. We nevertheless ask you to adhere to the following rules and regulations.

Danger to life!

  • Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material. Risk of suffocation.
  • Never let children play with the product without supervision.

Risk of injury!

  • Beware of offshore winds!
  • Beware of offshore currents!
  • Make sure that people and cargo are always distributed evenly in the boat to avoid the risk of capsizing.
  • Pay attention to the information on the nameplate, the permissible load capacity and number of people, as well as the warning instructions.
  • Always comply with local navigation regula-tions.
  • Do not bring any sharp or pointed objects with you.
  • The product should be protected against contact with any questionable liquids such as acids. These can cause irreparable damage.
  • Protect the product from heat and open flame! Be careful with lit cigarettes!
  • To avoid damage to the hull, make sure that you do not run onto rocky ground.
  • Should damage occur to one of the four air chambers when you are on the water, do not under any circumstances abandon the product. The buoyancy of the three intact air chambers will be sufficient to keep the product safely above water.
  • Under no circumstances may the product be transported on the vehicle when inflated.
  • Never leave the product in the water unoccupied. It will drift away faster than it can be reached by swimming.
  • Do not make any technical modifications to the product. Modifications of any kind put the operation of the product at risk.
  • Never use the product under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
  • Never overestimate your strength and when paddling conserve the strength in your muscles in such a way that you can easily paddle back again over the distance you have covered. Stay in sheltered shore areas within 300m and beware of changing winds and currents that may make it significantly harder for you to navigate.

WARNING!
Your caution and self-awareness when on the water are extremely important. Never overestimate your strength and navigational skills! Always stay close to shore! Be aware of what the weather conditions are and pay attention to storm warnings or any flares!

WARNING!
Always comply with the safety regulations and the current local provisions for lakes and open bodies of water, and for your safety always wear a certified life jacket.

WARNING!
Avoid using sunscreen and skin care products containing alcohol. Sunscreen and skin care products containing alcohol can cause the color coating of this PVC inflatable product to peel. This can lead to stains on your body, your clothing, and other objects that come into contact.

WARNING!
If someone falls overboard they should always climb back on board via the bow or the stern because there is a high risk of capsizing when trying to board from the sides.

Avoiding material damage!

  • All inflatable products are susceptible to cold. For this reason never unfold and inflate the product at a temperature lower than 15°C!
  • In the event that the air pressure increases in the hot sun, it must be balanced accordingly by letting out air.
  • Make sure that the product, especially when inflated, does not come into contact with stones, gravel, or sharp objects and does not rub or scrape against anything as this can cause damage to the product.
  • Use only the correct pump adapters to insert into the safety valves. The valves might otherwise be damaged.
  • Do not over-inflate because you then risk tearing open the welded seams. Close the valves properly after inflating.
  • Avoid contact with sharp-edged, hot, pointed or dangerous objects.

Assembly

Assembly should always be performed by two people because of the product’s size. Follow the individual assembly steps in the order indicated. If the correct sequence for inflating the air chambers is not followed, the pressure may be distributed unevenly as a result. This can cause the product to become unstable and affect its handling characteristics.

  1. Remove the product (1) and all accessories from the carrying bag (9).
  2. Unroll the product and spread it out on a flat, clean surface.
    • When assembling the product for the second and subsequent times, you should inspect for any possible damage, holes, and tears and seal these as described in the section “Repairs”. Once you are on the water it is no longer possible to remedy any damage.
    • Do not over-inflate the air chambers so as not to over-stretch the plastic foil.

Inflation

WARNING!

  • Follow the correct sequence when inflating the air chambers.
  • The recommended operating pressure for all air chambers is 0.1bar (1.5psi).
  • Inflate the air chambers to the nominal pressure indicated on the product to avoid over-inflating or bursting.
  • To check the air pressure use a suitable pressure gauge (not supplied).
  • Avoid inflating the air chambers too much because there is the risk of over-stretching the welded seams or even tearing them open.
  • Do not use a compressor or compressed air bottle to inflate the product. This can lead to damage to the product.
  • Always inflate all air chambers fully.

Sequence for inflating (fig. B)
Inflate the air chambers in the following sequence:

  • A: Bottom chamber seat with plug valve
  • B: Backrest chamber seat with plug valve
  • C: Side chamber with screw-on valve
  • D: Side chamber with screw-on valve

Inflating the air chambers (figs. C-E)

IMPORTANT!
The PVC material expands somewhat after the product is inflated for the first time and does not return to its original condition. Remember that the specifications may vary slightly depending on the load and outside temperature. Pump (fig. C) Screw the female thread (7a) of the pump tube (7) onto the thread (6a) of the pump (6).

Note: Be sure to screw the tube onto the thread marked “INFLATE”.

Bottom and backrest chamber seat (fig. D)

  1. Open the upper part of the valve seal (1c).
  2. Inflate the air chamber with the pump (6) and the appropriate pump attachment (7b).
  3. Close the valve seal and push the valve in by pressing lightly.

Side chambers (fig. E)

  1. Open by turning the seal cap (1a) of the screw-on valve (1e) anticlockwise.
  2. Inflate the air chambers with the pump (6) and the appropriate pump attachment (7c).
  3. Turn the seal cap of the screw-on valve clockwise to close it again.

Seat (fig. F)
Secure the seat (1a) with the straps (1i) at the buckles (1j).

Note: You can adjust the backrest individually with the straps (1i).

Keep net (fig. G)
Secure the keep net (5) with the clip buckles (1k), the D-rings (1l) as well as with the press studs (1p).

Note: In the event of an emergency on the water you can quickly pull the keep net off at the press studs. Note: The press studs in the rear area can be set in 3 different positions.

Accessories

Storage bags (fig. H)

  • The product comes with 3 splash-proof storage bags (2, 3, 4). Smaller items can be stowed in the storage bags.
  • Secure the storage bags with the clip buckles (1m).

Note: Remember that the storage bags are not waterproof. Do not stow any sensitive items in the storage bags.

Fins (fig. I)

WARNING!
The fins do not conform to EN 16804 and are not suitable for dives during which the user breathes underwater. The fins (8) can be used with rubber boots and/ or wading trousers (shoe size 40-48). Adjust the width of the fins individually with the 2 straps (8a).

Shoulder straps (fig. J)
You can carry the product with the shoulder straps (1n) on your back. Adjust the shoulder straps individually.

Fishing rod holders
The product comes fitted with a fixture (1o, fig. A) for the handle of a fishing rod. The shaft of the fishing rod can be attached with a snap hook (not supplied) on the D-rings on the side.

Disassembly

  • Choose a clean, even surface for dismantling the product.
  • Remove the keep net (5) and the storage bags (2, 3, 4).

Deflating

Bottom and backrest chamber seat (fig. K)

  1. Pull the plug valve (1c) out of the recess and open the lower part of the valve.

  2. Screw the female thread (7a) of the pump tube (7) onto the thread (6b) of the pump (6).
    Note: Be sure to screw the tube onto the thread marked “DEFLATE”.

  3. Pump the air out of the air chamber.

Side chambers (fig. L)
Unscrew the screw-on valve (1e) from the threaded opening (1f) without opening the seal cap (1d) and let all the air escape from the air chambers.

Transport
Transport the inflated product using the carrying handles (1b) (fig. A) or the shoulder straps (1n) on foot only. Pay attention to your surroundings and the path in front of you.

Transporting the product in the carrying bag
For transport or storage you can stow all product parts in the carrying bag (9). Disassemble the product as described in the section “Assembly” but in reverse order.

Note: The carrying bag serves the exclusive purpose of transporting and storing the belly boat (1) and its accessories. Make sure that the product is completely clean and dry.

  1. Place the product on a clean, even and dry surface.
  2. Roll the product up.
  3. Stow the product in the carrying bag together with all accessories.

Repairs

WARNING!
Check the product for loss of pressure, holes, or tears before use each time. Should the product lose air, this may be because of a leak on the product or a defective screw-on valve. When there is more serious damage, do not un-der any circumstances perform repairs yourself. You can repair minor damage with the repair patches (10) supplied.

Note: The air chambers of the product are detachable.

Detaching side chambers (fig. M)

  1. Unscrew the screw-on valve (1e) from the threaded opening (1g).
  2. Unscrew the valve support (1f).
  3. Open the zip (1h).
  4. Take the air chamber out.

Detaching the bottom and backrest chamber seat

  1. Open the seal.
  2. Take the air chamber out.

Inserting the side chambers

  1. Push each air chamber back to its respective position.
    Note: Be sure to insert the air chamber with the threaded opening (1g) to the front.

  2. Screw the valve support (1f) and the screw-on valve (1e) back in again.

  3. Close the zip.

Inserting the bottom and backrest chamber seat

  1. Push each air chamber back to its respective position.
  2. Close the seal.

Using repair patches

  1. Let the air out of the belly boat completely and clean the location in question using an alcohol-based solution. Use fine sandpaper to roughen the area around the tear or hole slightly.

  2. Trim a repair patch (10) that covers the damaged area and overlaps by 1.3cm on all sides.

  3. Remove the plastic foil from the self-adhesive repair patch.

  4. Use something soft to press the repair patch down firmly.
    Note: Be sure to work on an even surface without wrinkles or folds. Gently remove any air bubbles with a rounded object, working from the inside towards the outside.

  5. After repairing wait at least 12 hours before inflating the product again.

Storage, cleaning

WARNING!
Use only care products containing no acid or petroleum components and never use silicon-based products. Always store the product clean, dry, and deflated at room temperature and out of the reach of rodents. The valves should always be closed during storage. Make sure that the product is stored flat, not twisted.

  1. Clean the product thoroughly each time after use by rinsing it with clean water and mild soap to get rid of salt crystals, grains of sand, and other tiny contaminants. Then allow it to dry completely.
  2. Let the air out of all air chambers completely.
  3. Fold the product up carefully.

Disposal

  • Dispose of the product and packaging materials by current local regulations. Store the packaging materials (foil bags, for example) out of the reach of children. For further information about disposal of the product no longer needed, contact your local council. Dispose of the product and the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • The Recycling Code distinguishes different materials to be returned for recycling. The Code consists of the recycling symbol for the recycling process and a number that identifies the material.

Notes on the guarantee and service handling
The product was produced with great care and under continuous quality control. DELTA-SPORT HANDELSKONTOR GmbH gives private end customers a three-year guarantee on this product from the date of purchase (guarantee period) by the following provisions. The guarantee is only valid for material and manu- facturing defects. The guarantee does not cover parts that are subject to normal wear and tear and that are thus considered wear parts (e.g. batteries) and it does not cover fragile parts such as switches or parts that are made of glass. Claims under this guarantee are excluded if the product has been used incorrectly, improperly, or contrary to the intended purpose, or if the provisions in the instructions for use were not observed, unless the end customer proves that a material or manufacturing defect exists that was not caused by one of the aforementioned circumstances. Claims under the guarantee can only be made within the guarantee period by presenting the original sales receipt. Please therefore keep the original sales receipt. The guarantee period is not extended by any repairs carried out under the guarantee, under statutory guarantees, or as a gesture of goodwill. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. If you wish to make a claim please first contact the service hotline mentioned below or contact us by e-mail. If there is a guarantee case, then the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge to you or the purchase price will be refunded, depending on our choice. There are no further rights from the guarantee. Your legal rights, in particular guarantee claims against the respective seller, are not limited by this guarantee.

IAN: 445309_2307

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The item comes with an air pump with a pressure gauge (6) instead of a foot pump. Inflation

WARNING!

  • Use the pressure gauge on the air pump (6) to check the air pressure.

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