Aqua-Marina ISLAND BT-I250 User manual

User’s Guide
Inflatable Air Platform
ISLAND BT-I250
2018-2019 Version
www.aquamarina.com

WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE
Before you start
Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury or death. To
increase your enjoyment of the sport and to reduce your risks, use common sense and
follow these rules:
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It is the owner’s responsibility to read the owner’s manual and
instruct all users in the safe operation of the product.
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dangerous and can cause damage to the product, voiding the warranty.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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8psi / 0.55bar
SWIMMERS ONLY
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SET-UP OPERATION
1. Unfold the Island inflatable air platform from the packaging
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the setup area. The best setup position will also make launching easy, so ideally the air
platform should be carefully carried into position at the water’s edge.
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cause damage.
2. Valve Operation
Follow the instructions below for valve operation and correct inflation and
deflation procedures.
The platform’s inflation valve is located near the side of the platform.
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deflating as small particles could become airborne with the
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This will prevent accidental air release and entrance of any
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3. Instruction for assembling and disassembling
Pump Set Up And Inflation
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1. Release the valve cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Ensure the valve is
clear from debris, sand, or dirt before releasing.
2. Push valve button in and turn counter-clockwise 90 degrees so it pops up
and is in the “OUT” position.
3. Insert the pump hose and twist it 45 degree clockwise to lock in place.
Inflate until you reach the required pressure.
Connect the pump hose to the
gauge housing and secure it tightly.
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cylinder while keeping your
arms extended.
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from an air compressor is not covered by your warranty.
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gauge of a good working pressure is to have the air chamber inflated to a firm pressure
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WARNING: To launch the product, make sure to have at least 2 people evenly spaced
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OPERATION
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these items properly may result in injury or death.
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underneath the air platform.
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be done with a simple tool that comes with the replacement valve.
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narrow the area down, return with a spray bottle to identify the source of the leak.
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puncture, and let dry 12 hours.
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days of date of purchase
2. The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activities
and does not cover products used in rental or school operations
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in waves or shore break, board breakage caused by filling or crashing in surf
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workmanship
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WARRANTY
Aqua Marina warrants this product to be free from major defects in
material or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following
limitations
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modifications or transformations higher than that indicated by the manufacturer
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