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Owners Manual & Assembly Guide INFLATABLE BOATS & Assembly Guide & Assembly Guide LATA LATA ATS ATS A A INFLA INFLA N N N N N N E E E E BLE BLE WEC230RSST 2.30m Roundtail with Slaed Floor

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Owners Manual & Assembly Guide

INFLATABLE BOATSOwners Manual & Assembly GuideOwners Manual & Assembly Guide

INFLATABLE INFLATABLE BOATSBOATSINFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE INFLATABLE

WEC230RSST

2.30m Roundtail with Slatt ed Floor

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY INFORMATION - Training -Preperation - Refuelling -Navigation -Maintenance&Storage

3. STABILITY - RISK OF FLOODING -StabilityRecommendation

4. RISK OF FIRE -Recommendationtopreventriskoffire

5. MAN OVERBOARD PREVENTION & RECOVERY

6. ENVIRONMANTAL PROTECTION

7. CETIFICATION AND DESIGN CATEGORY

8. INFORMATION ON BUILDERS PLATE

9. UNDERSTANDING YOUR BOAT SERIAL NUMBER

10. TECHNICAL DATA

11. ASSEMBLY OF YOUR CRAFT

12. IN THE BOX

13. LOADING

14. DOCKING

15. MAINTENANCE - Cleaning -Disassembly

16. REPAIR -MinorRepair -MajorRepair

17. STORAGE

18. WARRANTY

19. DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY OF RECREATIONAL CRAFT

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thismanualhasbeencompiledtoaidyoutooperateyourcraftsafely.Pleaseensureyoureadthecompletemanualandfamiliariseyourselfwiththecraftbeforeusingit.

Ifthisisyourfirstboat,orareunfamiliarwiththistypeofboat,ensurethatyouobtainexperi-enceinoperatingandhandlingofthistypeofboatbeforeuse.Askyourlocaldealerforinfor-mationonlocalschoolsorinstructorsifrequired.

Ensurethatthewind&seaconditionscorrespondtothedesigncategoryofyourboat,andthattheallcrewonboardareabletohandlethecraftintheseconditions.

YourboathasbeencarefullycategorisedtoDesigncategoryD,forwhichconditionsupto,andincluding,windforce4andsignificantwaveheightsupto,andincluding,0.3mmaybeexpe-rienced,withoccasionalwavesof0.5mmaximumheight,forexamplefrompassingvessels.Thesearepotentiallydangerousconditionswhereonlyatrained,compatent&fitcrewcansatisfactorilyoperate.

Thisowners’manualisnotadetailedmaintenanceortroubleshootingguide.Ifyourequireanyspecificassitanceoradviceonthemaintenanceorserviceofyourboat,seekadvicefromyourdealer.

Alwaysuseanauthorisedserviceagentforanyrepairs,modificationsorfixingofthisboat.Themanufacturerwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanymodificationsthathavenotbeenapproved.

Notethatinsomecountries,specificregulationssuchasadrivinglisenceorauthorisationisrequired.Pleasecheckwiththelocalauthoritybeforeenteringthewater.Alwaysmaintainyourcraftproperlyandmakeallowancefordeteriorationthatwilloccurintimeandasaresultofheavyuseormisuse.

Theboatcanbecomedamagedwhenmisused,itisveryimportanttoenforcecorrectuse.Alwaysadjustthespeedanddirectionofyourboattotheseaconditions.

Ensureappropriatesafetyequipmentsuchaslifejackets&harnessesarecarriedonboardatalltimes.Notethatitismandatorytocarrythisequipmentissomecountries.

Theboatcrewshouldbefamiliarwithallimportantsafetyproceduresandemergencymanou-vering(manoverboardrecoveryetc).

Eachpersononboardshouldwearasuitablelifejacket,buoyancyaidorpersonalfloatationatalltimes.Notethatinsomecountriesitisalegalrequirementtowearalifejacketthatcom-plieswiththeirregulations.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND ENSURE THAT IT IS HANDED OVER WITH THE BOAT SHOULD THE BOAT CHANGE HANDS.

Note: We regulary make improvements to our models, therefore the information contained within this manual may be modified without prior notice.

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2. SAFETY INFORMATION

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POINTS VERY CAREFULLY.

TRAINING1.Readthisinstructionmanualcarefullybeforeuse.2.Ifyouintendtouseanoutboardmotorwithyourcraft,ensurethatyoureadtheinstructionstothisthoroughly.3.Itistheresponsibilityoftheperson(s)inchargeofoperatingtheboattolearnthelawsonhowitshouldbeoperatedandwhichadequateequipmentshouldbecarried.Factorstobeconsideredinclude: -Locationwheretheboatiscommissioned -Localauthorityrequirements -Typeofuseoftheboat -Thetimeofdayinwhichthecraftwillbeused -Operatingconditions -Size,speedrouteandtypeofboat -Navigationmode4.Onceyouaresatisfiedthatyoufullyacknowledgeandunderstandtheapplicablelaws,ensurethatyoureadthefollowingsafetyinstructions.PREPERATION1.Eachpassengermustwearadequateclothingandasuitablelifejacket.2.Ensurethatthestandardboatequipmentisonboardandfitforuse.Thisincludestheoars,footpumpandrepairkit.Notethatadditionalsurvivalequipmentmaybeneccessary.3.Theboatshouldneverbeoperatedbyperson(s)undertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.4.Donot exceed themaximum load ratingormaximumenginepower indicatedwithin thisinstructionleaflet/buildersplate.5.Ensurethatyoufactorwind&tidepatternsbeforedisembarking.Anyvariationinthesecanhaveaneffectonfuelconsumption.6. Consult with local authority to familiarise yourself with any dangers and hazards beforenavigatingwithinunfamiliarwaters.7.Informsomeoneonshoreofyourtimeandpointofdeparture,yourrouteandtheestimatedtimethatyouwillreturn.8.Donotnavigatewithindarkconditionswithoutanynavigationallightinginstalled.Checkallnavigationalproductsinstalledarefullyworking.9.Itisthedurtoftheboatoperatortoknowandfullyunderstandmaritimeregulationsandtoenquireaboutweatherandwaterconditionsbeforeheadingouttosea.10.Ensureallsurvivalequipment(signalflares,firstaidkit,anchoretc)arefullychecked.11.Donotuseacompressedairsourcetoinflatetheboat.Overinflationmaycausetheseamsto rupture. Note that no inflatable product is 100% airtight, and that it is normal for yourcrafttoloseairduringlongperiodsofactivity/inactivity.Ifexcessivepressureislost,seizeuseimmediatelyandcontactyourdealer.12.Considercarefullywhetheroarsorasmalloutboardmotorshouldbeuseddependingonseaconditions.Thepowermaynotbeenoughtocountertidalcurrentsorshallowwater.13.DONOTEXCEEDRECOMMENDEDENGINEPOWERRATINGS!Anoutboardenginewithtoomuchpowercanbeverydangerousandmayresultinseriousconsequences.14.Ifyouintendtouseanoutboardengine,ensurethatyoufitanemergencykill-switchcord.15. Check regulary that your outboard engine is completely secure. If your engine becomesloose,yourcraftmaybecomeuncontrollableormaycomeunattached.16.Avoidplacingyourcraftincontactwithobjectswhichhaveatemperaturelowerthan-20ºCorhigherthan60ºC.Thiscanseriouslydamagetheboatskin.

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2. SAFETY INFORMATION

REFUELLING

1.Storefuelincontainersspecificallydesignedforthatpurpose.2.Refuelwhilstoutof the craftonly.Donot start theenginewhilst refuelling.Never smokewhilstrefuellingorhandlingfuel.3.Donotremovethefuelcaporrefuelwiththeenginerunning,orwhilstitisstillhot.4.Youmuststoptheengineandturnofftheignitionbeforerefuelling.5.Handlefueltankswithcaution,avoidingleakswithintheboatorwater.6.Donot start the engine if fuel has leaked/spilled. Avoid creating sparks until the fuel hascompletelyevaporatedandthefumeshavedissipated.7.Ensurefuelcapsaretightlyclosedwhennotinuse.8.Reducepersonsonboardtoaminimumwhenrefuelling.9.Ensurethatafireextinguisheriskeptonboard.10.Donotoverfillyouroutboard.11.Checkthefuelconnectionstopreventfuelleaksandhazards.12.Readtheoutboardengineinstructionsorcontactyourdealerforadviceonwhichtypeoffueltouse.

WARNING! FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

NAVIGATION1.Beawareoftherisksofcarbonmonoxidepoisoning. -Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxidewhichisatoxic,colourlessandodourless gas.Inhalingcarbonmonoxidecanleadtolossofconciousness,andevendeath. -Theconcentrationofexhaustgasesintheairmayincreaseconsiderablyifthe engineisrunningandisinaconfinedarea.Ensurethatadequateventilationis providedtoavoidexcessiveaccumilationofexhaustgases.2.Allpassengersmustbeseatedeavenlyinsidetheboatandmustholdontohandrails/safetyrope.Donotsitonthetubes.3.Ensureproperhandlingoftheoutboardengine.Dangeroushandlingofanoutboardmotormay lead to serious injury or even death. Avoid swimmers, and discourage anyone fromswimmingtotherearoftheboatwhilsttheengineisrunning.4.Avoidrapidaccelerationswhichcancauseyouoryourpassengerstofalloverboard.5. In a circumstance where your craftmust be towed, passengers must disembark, and allequipmentmustberemoved.6.Donottowyourtenderbythemooringringatthefront.Towusingthetowingringsontheside.7.Weightmustbeevenlydistributedaroundthecraft.Donotacceleratesuddenlyifyourboatismotorisedandnotheavilyladen.9.Itisstronglyadvisedthatyoucarrybackupmanualbailingapparatusincaseofleak/flooding.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE1.Neverstoreaboatwithfuelinthetankinaroomwherefuelvapourscouldreachaflame,sparkorstrongsourceofheat.2.Neverusecleaningproducts that includealcohol tocleanyourcraft.Useof these typeofproductsmaycauseprematuredryingoftheboatskin.3.Ensurethatyourboatisstoredinaclean,dryarea-freeofpotentiallyharmfulchemicalsorliquids.4.PVCissensitivetoUVradiation.Ifthecraftmustbestoredoutdoors,ensureitisprotectedwithasuitablecover.

Keep valves and bungs closed or open as appropriate to minimise risk of flooding.

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Keep valves and bungs closed or open as appropriate to minimise risk of flooding.

3. STABILITY - RISK OF FLOODING

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS OR LOAD CAPACITY OF THIS CRAFT Refertothespecificationtableinthismanualorthemanufacturer’splateontheboatforthemaximumnumberofpassengersandloadcapacityoftheboat.Positionthepassengersanddistributetheloadevenlyintheboattohelpcounterbalancetheweightoftheoutboard.

STABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS1.Allcrewmembersshouldbeadequatelytrained.2.Anychangeinthedispositionofthemassesonboardmaysignificantlyaffectthestability,trimandperformanceofthecraft3.Bilgewatershouldbekepttoaminimum4.Stabilityisreducedwhenanyweightitbuiltuphigh6.Breakingwavesareaseriousstabilityhazard.7.Itisstronglyadvisedthatyoucarrybackupmanualbailingapparatusincaseofleak/flooding.

4. RISK OF FIRE

RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT RISK OF FIRE 1.Neverobstructsafetycontrols2.Neverobstructfireextinguishingequipment3.Donotstorefuelincontainersnotdesignedforthispurpose4.Donotrefuelwhilsttheoutboardengineisrunning5.Becarefulnottospilduringrefuelling6.Donotfillfueltankswhilsttheengineisrunning.7.Donotsmokewhilsthandlingfuel8.Ensurethatallfuellinesareinfullworkingconditionbeforedeparture9.Itistheresponsibilityoftheboatownertoensurethatthereisadequatefire-fightingequipmentonboard.10.Ensureallcrewonboardareinformedaboutthelocationandoperationofthefire-fightingequipment.

Keep valves and bungs closed or open as appropriate to minimise risk of flooding.

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5. MAN-OVERBOARD PREVENTION & RECOVERY

Ifsomeonefallsoverboardtheycanreboardusingasuitablerecoveryladder.Ensurethatyouhavealiferingthatcanbethrowntoapersoninthewater.Inthissituation,youshouldcarefullymovealongsidetheperson,ensuringthattheydonotcomeintocontactwiththeoutboardmotorwhilstoperating.Inthisinstancewerecommendrowingtowardstheperson.Alwaysensurestabilityoftheboatwhenresucingapersonfromsea.Ifthisisnotpossible,callassistancefromanotherboat.Alwaysholdthesafetyropewhenrecoveringsomeonefromthewater.

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Ensurethatyouareawareofandrespectthelocalboatinglawsandregulations.Donotexceedregionallimitsfornoiseandemissions.Alwaysuseyourboatwiththeutmostrespectfortheenvironment.Incaseofanoil,fuelorwaterleak,useacleaningmethodbestsuitedtotheenvironment.Ensureappropriatedisposalofresidualwastessuchassolventsandothercleaningproducts.Yourboatgenerateswavesandnoisewhichcanbedetrimentaltothenaturalenvironment.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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YourboatiscertifiedaccordingtotheessentialrequirementsoftheRecreationalCraftDirective94/25/ECasamendedby2003/44/EC.Asshownonthebuildersplate,thisboatisdesignedforoperationsinconditionsasdescribedforDesign Category: D

Category A-Ocean:Designedforextendedvoyageswhereconditionsmayexceedwindforce8(Beaufortscale)andsignificantwaveheightsof4mandabovebutexcludingabnormalcondi-tions,andvesselslargelyself-sufficient.

Category B -Offshore:Designedforoffshorevoyageswhereconditionsupto,andincluding,windforce8andsignificantwaveheightsupto,andincluding,4mmaybeexperienced.

Category C-Inshore:Designedforvoyagesincoastalwaters,largebays,estuaries,lakesandriverswhereconditionsupto,andincluding,windforce6andsignificantwaveheightsupto,andincluding,2mmaybeexperienced.

Category D -Sheltered:Designedforvoyagesonshelteredcoastalwaters,smallbays,smalllakes,riversandcanalswhereconditionsupto,andincluding,windforce4andsignificantwaveheightsupto,andincluding,0.3mmaybeexperienced,withoccasionalwavesof0.5mmaximumheight,forexamplefrompassingvessels.

Note: Applicable to boat models with length of 2.5m and above

7. CERTIFICATION AND DESIGN CATEGORY

8. INFORMATION ON THE BUILDERS PLATE

Thebuildersplateisfittedonthelefthandsideoftheinnertransomandincludesthefollowinginformation:-BoatType-DesignCategory-Numberofpersons-Max.LoadCapacity-Max.EnginePower-MaxEngineWeight-TubePressure-KeelPressure(ifapplicable)-AirMattressPressure(ifapplicable)-ProductionYear-SerialNumber

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Thefirsttwolettersrelatetothecountryoforigin(CN=China)Thenextthreelettersrelatetothesupplier/importer(MAR=MarathonLeisureLTD)Thefirsttwonumbersrelatetothetypeofboat01=2.3mRoundTail(WEC230RAXT)Thenextthreedigitsaretheboatsuniqueidentifyingnumbers(087onthisexample)Thenextletter(Konthisexample)representsmonthofmanufacture.Forexample,A=Jan,B=Feb,C=MarchandsoonThenextnumberrepresentsproductionyear,soontheexampleabove,6represents2006(7wouldbe2007andsoon)Thelasttwodigitsdefinethemodelyear,onthisexample07represents2007

9. UNDERSTAINDING YOUR SERIAL NUMBER

EXAMPLE: C N - M A R 0 1 0 8 7 K 6 0 7

10. TECHNICAL DATA

WEC230RSSTNAVIGATIONCATEGORY(asperEuropeandirective94/25/EC):DESIGNCATEGORYDDesigned for voyageson sheltered coastalwaters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canalswhereconditionsupto,and including,wind force 4andsignificantwaveheightsup to,andincluding, 0.3m may be experienced, with occasional waves of 0.5m maximum height, forexamplefrompassingvessels.

Applicable to boat models with length of 2.5m and above

IMPORTANT WARNING Donotexceedthemaximumrecommendedpersons,orweightindicatedwithintheabovetable.ThemaximumweightistheTOTALcombinedweightofallpersonsonboard,allequipmentandtheengine.Alwaysdistributeweightevenlyaroundtheboat.Neverexceedmaximumrecommendedloadweight.Donotexceedthemaximumenginepower.Iffuelisstoredonboard,ensurethatitiskeptwithinafullysealedcontainer.Iffuelleaksontotheboatfabric,cleanimmediatelywithhot,soapywaterandrefrainfromusinganysolvents.

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Model  number WEC185RS WEC230RS WEC230SS WEC260SS WEC230AM WEC260AM WEC300AM

Description 1.85M  Slatted  Floor  RT  

2.30M  Slatted  Floor  RT

2.30M  Slatted  Floor    

2.60M  Slatted  Floor              

2.3m  Airmat  floor 2.6m  Airmat  floor 3m  Airmat  floor

N/Weight 19kgs 23kgs 27kgs 30kgs 31kg 35kg 43kg

Overall  Length 185cm 230cm 230cm 260cm 230cm 260cm 300cm

Inside  Length 121cm 166cm 134 182cm 146cm 168cm 195cm

Overall  Width 130cm 130cm 138cm 148cm 138cm 148cm 148cm

Inside  Width 60cm 68cm 64cm 66cm 64cm 66cm 66cm

Tube  Diameter 35cm 35cm 37cm 41cm 37cm 41cm 41cm

Chambers(Tube) 2 3 3 3 3+1 3+1 3+1

Max  Engine  power 1.86  kW 2.24  kW 2.24  kW 3.73  kW 2.24  kW 3.73  kW 4.47  kW

Max  Engine  Weight 17kg 18kg 18kg 25kg 18kg 25kg 30kg

Persons 2  Adult 3  Adult   3  Adult   3  Adult  +  1  Child 3  Adult 3  Adult  +  1  Child 4  Adult

Tube  Diameter 35cm 35cm 37cm 41cm 37cm 41cm 41cm

Maximum  Load 270  kg 350  kg 320  kg 380  kg 320  kg 380  kg 490  kg

Packing  Dimension 98  x  50  x  25cm 101  x  58  x  34cm 101  x  60  x  30cm 116  x  61  x  32cm 105  x  60  x  32cm 117  x  65  x  32cm 117  x  65  x  37cm

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11. ASSEMBLY OF YOUR CRAFT

1. Lay out boat skinLaytheboatskinoutflatandpullthetransomuprightasmuchaspossible

2. Partially inflate sidesYourboathasthreeairchamberswithintheskin.Beforeyouinsertthehosenozzle,makesurethatthevalvehasbeenprimedbygivingthespringinthecentreaclockwise90ºturnensuringthespringitisatfulllength.Thisensuresapositivesealoncethechamberisinflated.Toconnectthepumphosesecurelytothevalve,twistthenozzletolockintoplace.Usingthefootpump,inflatethefrontchamberuntilabout1/2-3/4inflated.Repeatthisprocessforeachoftheothertwochambersontheboat.

3. Constructing Your FloorSlatted:Ifnotalreadyinplace,inserttheprovidedslatsintothestitchedpocketsontheinsideoftheboatfloorAirmat:Unfold&positionthefloorinthecorrectpositionandinflate.

4. Fit seatHooktheseatintothefabricstripsoneachsideoftheboat.

5. Fully inflate both sidesInsertpumppipeintothebowvalveagain,andfullyinflatethebowoftheboatskin.Repeatforbothsides.Makesurenottooverinflate.Putcapsontovalvesleavingvalvestobeintheclosedposition.Allthreecompartmentsofyourboatshouldnowbeinflated.

6. Assemble oarsClipthetwopartoarstogether.Unscrewtheoarmounts(rowlocks)ontheboat.Insertoarintorowlockpinandscrewthecapdown.

7. Final proceduresAffixtheoutboardbracket(WEC230RAXSonly)totherearoftheboat.Keepallaccessoriesawayinasafeplace.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE TO INFLATE YOUR CRAFT. OVERINFLATION MAY CAUSE SEAMS AND/OR CHAMBERS TO RUPTURE.CAUTION:-Ensuretheassemblyareaiscleanandfreeofsharpobjects.-Checkinflationpressurebeforeeachuse-Checkthetightnessofthevalveregulary.

Closed Position

Open Position

Valve Stem (Spring)

Valve Cap

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13. LOADING

ALL LOADS MUST BE EVENLY DISTRIBUTED WITHIN THE CRAFT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE CAPSIZING

1.Rocks,wrecks,sandbanksandshallowwatershouldbeavoidedorapproachedwithcaution.2.Ensurethattheseatisclearlymounted3.Ensureoarsaresecuredintotherowlock4.Donotuseoarsaslevers,doingsomaycausedamage5.Ensurenoobjectsarelooseduringoperationofyourcraft.6.Ifusinganoutboardengine,ensureyouhavereadtheinstructionsfullybeforeusewiththiscraft.

14. DOCKING

IF YOUR CRAFT REQUIRES TOWING, ENSURE ALL LOADS ARE REMOVED. PASSENGERS MUST NOT REMAIN ON BOARD.

1.Donotuseanoutboardenginewhenlandingonabeach.Donotpulltheboatoverrocks,shingles,sandortarredsurfaceswhichcancausedamagetotheboatfloor.2.Iftheboatmustbeleftonthebeachforashorttime,leavetheboatpartlyinwaterforcoolingandtoavoidtubeoverpressure.3.Iftheboatisleftinthesunforaprolongedamountoftime,itshouldbecoveredtopreventdamagefromtheUVrays.4.Donottowyourtenderbythemooringringatthefront.Towusingthetowingringsontheside.5.Towtheboatatamoderatespeed.6.Placethemooringoranchoringlinesonthefrontringifrequired.

AVOID LONG TERM STORAGE IN WATER. IN CASE OF MARINE GROWTH, BE CAUTIOUS WHEN REMOVING FROM THE MATERIAL, PARTICULARY BARNICLES

PUNCTUREWHILSTONWATERIfoneofthetubesbecomespucturedwhilstoutonthewater,moveloadstotheoppositesideto thedamaged tube.Attempt to limit the leakandmanouver carefully to shoreas soonaspossible.

12. IN THE BOX

IN YOUR WAVECO BOAT BOX YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:BoatSkinFloor(SlattedorAirmat,dependantonmodel)Bench Seat2x2PieceOarsFootPumpStowageBagRepair KitOutboardEngineBracket(WEC230RSonly)

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15. MAINTENANCE

CLEANING1.Donotusewaxes,vinyloralcoholbasedcleaners,astheymaydamageordryoutthematerial.2.Spraydowntheboatandallaccessoriesaftereachuse.Allowtodrybeforepackingaway.

DISASSEMBLYNote:Carefullycleantheboatbeforerollingitup.Removesand,stonesandanyotherobjectsthatmayhavestuckontotheboat.1.Deflatetheboatbypressinginthevalvuebuttonandturnit90ºtolockopen.2.Removetheseat3.Removetheoarsandpackintothebag.4.Oncetheboatisdeflatedflat,foldthesidestowardstheinsideoftheboat.Thetubesshouldnowbetouching,butnotoverlapping.5.Foldtheendofthetubesintothetransom.6.Usethefootpumpindeflatemodetoremoveanyremainingairfromthetubes.7.Closethevalves.8.Startingfromtherear,rolltheboatupandplacewithinthecarryingvalise,alongwiththefootpump.

16. REPAIR

MINOR REPAIRShouldarepairneedtobecarriedouttoyourWavEcoBoat,firstlyassesstherepairasyoumaybeabletousetherepairkitincludedwithyourboatusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Cutoutapatchwithroundedcornerstoasizewhichoverlapstheholeby5cmonallsizes.2.Traceanoutlineofthepatchwhereitwillbefittedontheboatandensurethisareaiscleananddry.3.Degreaseboth thepatchand theareaof theboat tobe repairedusingMEKorAcetonesolvent,andleavefor10minutes.4.Applyathincoatofadhesivetobothsurfaces.5.Leavefor20minutesthenapplyafurtherthinsecondscoattobothsurfaces.6.Whilestilltacky,bringtogetherbothsurfacesandapplyasmuchpressureaspossibleusingaroundedobject(ie.backofaspoon)fromthemiddleofthepatchworkingoutwards.7.Cleanoffanyexcessglue.8.Allowtocure forat least12hoursprior to inflationexceptduringanemergencywhenatemporaryrepairwillsuffice.

LARGER REPAIRSWhenlargerrepairworkisrequired,includinganydamagetothetransom,largetearsorfaultycomponentspleasecontactyourdealer.

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17. STORAGE

18. WARRANTY

1.Theboatmustbestoredinawellventilated,dryarea.2.Idealtemperaturerangeforstorageis0º-35ºC3.Keepawayfromhotsurfacesorheatsources4.Humidityshouldnotexceed80ºC5.Donotstoreheavyitemsontopoftheboat6.Keepawayfromsharpobjects7.Takepreventativemeasuresfromdamagebyvermin(rats,miceetc)

WavEcoinflatableboatscomewitha3yearlimitedwarrantyonthematerialandseamsfromdateofmanufacture,oriflonger,a2yearwarrantyfromdateofpurchase.

Thewarrantywarrantsthatthebasefabricandseamswillnotfailbutwillremainfitfortheirpurpose,providedthattheboatshallbestoredunder-coverandprotectedfromsunlightandtheelementsatallreasonabletimeswhennotinuse.

WavEco alsohas a 1 yearwarrantyon thefittingswhich includes valves, seats, seat fittings,outboardbrackets,oarsandoarlocksfromdateofpurchase.

Thiswarrantydoesnot covernormalwear and tear, accidental damage,over-pressurisation,commercialuseincludingcharteruse,neglect,racing,orlackofmaintenance,fadingoroxidationorotherdamagecausedbyultra-violetradiationorsundamage,fuelandsolvents.Nordoesitcovertheuseorabuseofanyaccessorynotsoldbyuswiththeboat.

Claimsshallbemadeunderthiswarrantybydeliveringtheboatduringnormalworkinghoursforinspectionbytheplaceofpurchasewhowilltheneitherdotherepairsorarrangefortheinspectionandrepair,providedsuchserviceiscoveredunderthiswarranty.Thepurchasershallpayforthecostofanytransportrequired.Iftheserviceneededisnotcoveredbythiswarrantythe purchaser shall pay for all related labour, materials and any other associated expensesrequiredtofixtheproblem.AnyboatorpartsshippedtotheTraderoragentmustbeshippedwithfreightprepaid.

Note:intheinterestsofobtainingthelongestlifefromyourinvestmentitisrecommendedthattheboatandaccessoriesbehoseddownwithfreshwaterafteruseandstoredinacool(notfreezing)dryplaceoutofthesunandweather,whilebeingveryslightlydeflated.Sun-coversareavailablefromWavEcodealersatveryreasonableprices.

IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT PUT TO SEA

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Written Declaration of Conformity of Recreational Craft : Directive 94/25/EC as amended by Directive 2003/44/EC

Name of craft importer: Marathon Leisure LTD

Address: Teal Building, Northney Marina

Town: Hayling Island Post Code: PO11 0NH Country: UK

Name of Authorised Representative in the EEA territory if applicable Address:

Town: Post Code: Country:

Name of Notified Body for construction assessment if applicable:__________________________________________ ID Number: ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

Town: __________________________ Post Code: ___________________ Country: _____________________________

ECtype-examination Certificate number: _____________________Date: ____________________________

Name of Notified Body for noise emission assessment: ______________________________________________________________

Address:

Town: Post Code: Country: ID Number: ____________ Module used for construction assessment: A Aa B+C B+D B+E B+F G H Module used for noise emission assessment: A Aa G H

DESCRIPTION OF CRAFT Craft Identification Number

Brand name of the craft : WavEco Type or number:

Type of craft : sailboat motorboat inflatable specify:

Type of hull : monohull multihull other (specify : inflatable hull

Construction material: aluminium, aluminium alloys plastic, fiber reinforced plastic steel, steel alloys wood specify:

P.V.C

Design Category: A B C D Maximum recommended engine power (Kw): ____ kW installed power

kW (if applicable) Length of hull L: _____ m Beam of hull B: _____ m Draught T:

m

Type of main Propulsion: sails petrol engine diesel engine) electric motor oars other (specify):

Type of engine: outboard inboard z or sterndrive without integral z or sterndrive with integral specify :

Deck : fully decked partly decked open specify:

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all applicable essential requirements in the way specified

Name and function:

Signature and title :

(Identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer or his authorised representative)

Date and place of issue: (2014/12/16)

C N -

19. DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY OF RECREATIONAL CRAFT

WEC230RSST

2.24

2.301.3

Signature and title:

11.

This declearation of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the craft manufacturer that the craft mentioned above complies with all the applicable essential requirements in the way specifi ed for EN ISO 6185-1:2001 and is in conformity with the type for which above mentioned EC type examination certifi cate has been issued.

Name: Tim Millinder

Position: Managing Director

Date: 07/11/2014

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E. & O.E. Marathon Leisure LTD reserve the right to change the specifi cation of any WavEco boats due to ongoing product development.

‘WavEco’ is a registered trade mark of:Marathon Leisure LTD, Teal Building, Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH

Email: [email protected]

WavEco Infl atable Dinghies are imported in to the UK by:Marathon Leisure LTD, Teal Building, Northney Marina, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NH

Email: [email protected]