Mercury Marine 899846001 manual Repairs

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REPAIRS

The repair kit which comes with the boat is a one part glue operation and should be used for emergency minor repair. For a permanent repair, a two part adhesive for PVC fabric should be used. This two part adhesive and patching materials for PVC fabric are available from Mercury Marine.

Small tears and punctures in the air chambers which are 1 cm (0.393 in.) or less, can be repaired in an emergency. Larger areas, or if the patch will overlap a seam, should be patched by a professional repair technician at an inflatable repair station. Contact your local Mercury dealer for the nearest inflatable repair station.

For the best results when gluing, the relative humidity should be less than 60%, ambient air temperature should be between 18 °C to 25 °C (65 °F to 77 °F) and not in direct sunlight.

Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by 38 mm (1.5 in.) on all sides. Center the patch over the damaged area, and with a pencil trace the outline of the patch. Apply masking tape around the perimeter of the outlined patch area to ensure a tight and clean glue line.

Clean the patch area on the boat as well as the backside of the patch with M.E.K. (methyl ethel ketone) patching solvent and cleaner. Keep solvent off skin. After applying the solvent, you will notice that the area will become tacky. This tackiness ensures good glue adhesion.

ONE PART GLUE (EMERGENCY REPAIRS ONLY)

Follow the directions on the cement tube.

TWO PART ADHESIVE

Mix a batch of adhesive according to the mixing directions provided with the two part adhesive. Keep adhesive off skin. When the adhesive is fully mixed, it must sit for a short time to activate the catalyst. Failure to do so will create poor fabric adhesion.

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Contents Heavy Duty 380, 430 Warranty MessageHIN Table of Contents Cleaning Procedure Deflating Folding Instructions Warranty Registration United States and Canada Warranty InformationTransfer of Warranty What is Covered What Mercury will do Duration of CoverageWhat is not Covered HOW to Obtain Warranty CoverageDisclaimers and Limitations Before Operating Your Boat General InformationBoaters Responsibilities Lanyard Stop Switch General Information While YOU are Cruising Protecting People In The WaterWhile Boat is Stationary Wave And Wake JumpingImpact With Underwater Hazards Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Exhaust EmissionsPoor Ventilation Good VentilationWhile Boat is Moving Safe Boating SuggestionsGeneral Information Models with PVC Fabric Specifications530 Models with Hypalon FabricWind Force and Wave Height Manufacturers PlatePowered Boat Rating Front View Boat ComponentsComponent Location ‑ PVC Models Back ViewSide View Transom ViewComponent Location ‑ Hypalon Models Model 380 shown Trailering Boat TransportingOperation Floorboard Installation Models with Wood FloorsSlide the rear floorboard No.5 under the transom retainer. b Side joiners Floorboard Installation Models with Aluminium Floors Six board model Slide the rear floorboard under the transom retainers. b 24122 Closed position Valve cap InflatingOverpressure Security Valve ‑ Hypalon Models Pre‑Operating Check List Outboard PowerLoading Plug Drain Valve Operation Drain Valve OperationSlide Drain Valve Operation Beaching TowingAir Chamber Deflates Accidently Deflating MaintenanceCleaning Procedure Folding Instructions 23508 Air Chamber Repair ‑ Hypalon Fabric RepairsTWO Part Adhesive Air Chamber Repair ‑ PVC FabricONE Part Glue Emergency Repairs only Repairs Repairs Storage Preparation StorageService Away From Home Owners Service AssistanceService Assistance Parts And Accessories Inquiries
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