Stearns B523 manual Underway, Before You Start, Transporting, Carrying and Towing

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6. UNDERWAY

In all your uses of STEARNS® Inflatable Kayaks, make SAFETY a high priority. Each person should wear an approved personal flotation device. Learn about your boating area. Get official information about the local conditions, tides and currents before kayaking there. Be careful that you do not overestimate your strength, endurance or skill. Be careful never to underestimate the forces of nature.

6.1 Before You Start

Be smart when kayaking and using your equipment.

Properly inflate your kayak. Do not under or over inflate. Outside temperatures of air and water will drastically change the volume inside chambers. Chambers may need to be adjusted (inflated or deflated) for optimum performance and safety.

Know the conditions of the environment.

Tell someone of your travel plans. Check local weather reports before casting off; do not leave the dock area when strong winds and electrical storms are in the area or predicted to be in the area.

Secure or store loose items before getting underway.

6.2 Transporting, Carrying and Towing

Your kayak should always be transported dry and in its transporting (carrying) bag. Dry and clean as much as possible before placing boat in carrying bag. Once you have reached your destination, or before long periods of non-use, inflate the kayak and allow it to air dry before storing.

Use care when transporting or storing to avoid sharp points or edges; they will damage your kayak. Use the carrying handles to lift your kayak. Never pull or lift it by the sides or attach any other device to lift or carry it.

!WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum recommended load. The total weight of all persons, gear and fluid capacities must never exceed the maximum load.

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Contents Yukatat B523 St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302 U.S.A Phone 320 252-1642 orMANUFACTURER’S Certificate of Origin For a Vessel First AssignmentTable of Contents Declaration of Conformity Modifications WarrantyIntroduction Boating Safety Registration Boat Safety LabelsBoating Regulations EducationThis Kayak is not a Personal Flotation Device Restricted AreasResponsibilities of the Operators AlcoholYukatat B523 SpecificationsCapacity Yukatat capacity labelPreparing Your Stearns Inflatable Kayak FeaturesInflation Setup YukatatQuick Start to Inflating Your Kayak Do not Over Inflate Main Chambers beyond 1.75 psi 0.12 barType Knowing Your ValvesType I Make SureOver Inflation Transporting, Carrying and Towing UnderwayBefore You Start Care and Maintenance FoldingRepairs Repairing Small Punctures and CutsRepairing Pinholes Repairing Pinholes TroubleshootingProblem Solution Read Care and Maintenance sectionUSA Limited WarrantyStearns Stearns Drive Sauk Rapids, MN If yes Please Type or Print ClearlyThank you for responding to the following Business Reply Mail