Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit B524 du fabricant Stearns
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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR STEARNS ® INFLA T ABLE KA Y AK CORDOV A ™ (B524) IMPORT ANT! BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULL Y (CONT AINS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION, AS WELL AS CARE AND MAINTENANCE) Stearns ® Inc. St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302 U.
MANUF ACTURER’S ST A TEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE ST A TE OF __________________________________ The undersigned manufacturer hereby certifies that the new boat described below , the pro.
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR STEARNS ® INFLA T ABLE KA Y AK T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’ s Name: Stearns Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: P . O. Box 1498 St.
3 1. INTRODUCTION This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully , and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
4 3. BOA TING SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage.
5 3.1 Boating Regulations The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways; they are there to help the boating public. State boating regulations are enforced by local authorities.
6 3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERA TOR(S) IMPORT ANT Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this water sports activity and agree to follow all instructions, DANGERS, CAUTIONS, and W ARNINGS carefully before using their STEARNS ® kayaks.
7 4. SPECIFICA TIONS Cordova ™ (B524) Dimensions: Length - 10’ 10” (330 cm) Beam - 30” (76 cm) Dry Weight: 31 lbs (14 kg) Max. Persons Capacity: 1 person Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 355 lbs (161 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 1.
8 4.2 FEA TURES M A D E IN I T A L Y 2000 M A D E IN I T A L Y 2000 2 5 1 3 4 12 12 15 6 1 13 17 6 10 2 5 7 11 4 14 16 1. Main chamber valve 2. Carrying/grab handles 3. Floor valve 4. Knuckle abrasion guards 5. T ie down cords 6. Spray deck 7. Chamber access zippers 8 .
5.1 QUICK ST ART TO INFLA TING YOUR KA Y AK Follow steps below . If you do not understand or are unfamiliar with the following quick start steps, refer to the following pages for detailed explanation. 1 . Unfold and lay out kayak on flat, level ground DO NOT OVER INFLA TE FLOOR CHAMBER beyond 1.
5.2 KNOWING YOUR V AL VES Stearns Cordova ™ kayak uses three types of valves. T ype II is used to inflate the floor chambers, T ype III is used on Cordova’s main chambers, and T ype IV is used to fill small chambers such as spray rings and spray deck chambers.
11 5.4 OVER INFLA TION Do not over-inflate the kayak. Over-inflation is the primary cause of leaks. Inflate the kayak until most of the wrinkles in the fabric are gone and it feels firm to the touch, but do not exceed 1.75 psi (0.12 bar) in the main air chambers and 1.
6. UNDERW A Y 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.
6.3 Care and Maintenance The STEARNS ® inflatable kayak is made of very durable materials. However , like anything else, proper care will increase the life of your kayak. Before storing your kayak, make sure it is clean and completely dry before you store it in its carrying bag.
7. REP AIRS The STEARNS ® Cordova ™ comes equipped with a repair kit that includes adhesive and several patches. This can be found in the mesh pocket and should remain with the boat. Making repairs to the inner tube of the boat may require unzipping the cover and temporarily removing the tube.
7.3 Seam Openings Seam openings are difficult to repair but can be done with certain seam repair adhesives. Contact STEARNS ® for more information or ask your local marine shop. 8. TROUBLESHOOTING This chart will help you find and correct minor problems with your kayak.
16 9. LIMITED W ARRANTY STEARNS ® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
17 STEARNS ® W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARL Y) Please complete and mail this card to Stearns within 10 days. It will register your product in case you ever lose your proof of purchase information.
B USINESS REPL Y MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 558 ST . CLOUD, MINNESOT A POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE STEARNS INC PO BOX 1498 ST . CLOUD, MN 56302-9743 NO POST AGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNI.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Stearns B524 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Stearns B524 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Stearns B524, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Stearns B524 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Stearns B524, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Stearns B524.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Stearns B524. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Stearns B524 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
