arimar Valiant User manual

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Owner’s Manual
English
Volume 1
Volume1 – Tome1 – Teil1 – Tomo1

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this inflatable boat produced by ARIMAR S.p.A..
Congratulations. This boat is the result of Arimar’s great experience in the
de elopment of inflatable boats and nautical products.
This manual contains important information about operation and safe use
of the boat. Please read it carefully to familiarise with your boat before
using it.
If this is your first boat, or if you are not familiar with this type of boat, for
your own comfort and safety please make sure to become experienced in
handling and operating before assuming command of the boat.
Your dealer, or a national sailing association, or a Yacht Club will be
pleased to ad ise you of local sea schools, or instructors.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Safety signs
1.1 Le el of danger and safety labels Page 5
2 Technical features
2.1 Technical glossary Page 6
2.2 Design category and limitations of use Page 8
2.2.1 Beaufort scale Page 10
2.3 Builder plate Page 11
2.4 Hull identification plate ISO10087 (CIN) Page 13
3 Safety
3.1 Inflating the boat Page 14
3.2 Choosing and installing the engine Page 16
3.3 Na igation warnings Page 16
3.3.1 Fuelling Page 18
3.3.2 Fire Page 19
3.3.3 Flooding and swamping Page 21
3.3.4 Load distribution Page 24
3.3.5 Marine safety Page 26
3.3.6 Bad weather na igation Page 30
3.3.7 Na igating instructions Page 31
3.3.8 Rescue equipment Page 42
3.4 Maintenance Page 45
3.5 Troubleshooting Page 48
4 Warranty and Customer ser ice
4.1 Warranty terms Page 49
4.2 Limitations Page 50
4.3 Customer ser ice Page 51
4.4 Notes Page 52

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Normative references
•DIRECTIVE 94/2 /CE
As amended by directi e 2003/44/CE
•EN ISO 618 -3
Boats with engine horse power higher or equal to 15 kW
•EN ISO 10240
Units of small dimensions – Owners’ manual
•EN ISO 1494
Units of small dimensions – Builder plate
•EN ISO 10087
Units of small dimensions – Craft identification – System of coding
(CIN)

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1 Safety signs
1.1 Level of danger and safety labels
This manual contains information for protecting both user and product.
The symbols below are used to indicate hazardous conditions.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not a oided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not a oided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
It is used to draw your attention on the safety
measures or to alert against unsafe practices
which could result in injury to people or
damage to the boat.
NOTE
It is used to indicate practices that, if not
correctly performed, may result in damage to
the boat and reduce its life.

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2 Technical features
2.1 Technical glossary
Builder plate: Usually located astern of the boat, this label
contains information about your boat.
Hull: The immersed part of the boat.
Keel: The lower central portion of the hull.
Kink: A sharp twist in a rope that pre ents the rope from
mo ing correctly.
Console: The area from which the boat is controlled.
Inflatable boat cover: Fabric co er for inflatable boats
Swivel: A de ice used to pre ent ropes from twisting
kPa: Unit of measurement for pressure. It is the
equi alent of 1000 Pascal or 1000*n/m².
Nautical mile: Unit of distance used primarily at sea equal to 1852
metres
Knot: Unit of speed at sea equal to 1 nautical mile per
hour.
Floorboard: Floor of the inflatable boat. It can be made of
fibreglass, wood or rubber.
Stern: The rear part of the boat.
Bow: The forward part of the boat.
Roll-bar: De ice located astern of the boat used to support
lights, running lights, antennas, etc.
Grab rod: Line or de ice fitted to the tubes or to the hull to
grab at.

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Wheelhouse: The steering system of the boat. Usually it is
composed of the wheel and the control le ers,
assembled on a rigid support.
Tubes: Inflatable part of the boat.
Valves: De ices for inflating and deflating the
tubes.

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2.2 Design category and limitations of use
This inflatable boat has been designed for specific weather conditions. It is
your own responsibility to understand which category your boat belongs to:
Category A - OPEN SEA: Designed for extended cruises where conditions
may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wa e heights of 4
meters and abo e, and essels largely self-sufficient.
Category B - OFFSHORE: Designed for offshore cruises where conditions
up to, and including wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wa e
heights up to, and including, 4 meters may be experienced.
Category C - INSHORE: Designed for cruises in coastal waters, large
bays, estuaries, lakes, ri ers and canals where conditions up to, and
including wind force 6 (Beaufort scale) and significant wa e heights up to,
and including 2 meters may be experienced.
Category D - SHELTERED WATERS: Designed for cruises on small
lakes, ri ers and canals where conditions up to, and including wind force 4
(Beaufort scale) and significant wa e heights up to, and including 0,5
meters may be experienced.
NOTA
The design category of your inflatable
boat is indicated on the Builder Plate
and on the Conformity Certification
attached.

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Summary of the definitions of project category
Project category A B C D
Height of the wa e
up to
Approx. 7
m
rele ant
height
4 mt
Rele ant
height
2 mt
Rele ant
height
0,5 mt
Max height
Strength of the
Beaufort wind Up to 10 Up to 8 Up to 6 Up to 4
Speedo f the wind
for the calculation
(m/s)
28 21 17 13
NOTA
The rele ant height of the wa e is the a erage height of the wa es which
makes the highest third of the wa es and which corresponds
approximately to the height of the wa e as calculated by an expert
obser er. Some wa es can be two times higher.

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2.2.1 Beaufort scale
A numerical scale created by Admiral Beaufort for measuring wind speed
and sea conditions offshore and after a few hours.
Force
Description
Knots
km/h
m/sec
Sea state
max.
wave
height,
(m)
0 Calm <1 <1 0-0,2 Calm 0
1 Light
air 1-3 1-5 0,3-1,5
2 Light
breeze 4-6 6-11 1,6-3,3 Calm 0,2
3 Gentle
breeze 7-10 12-19 3,4-5,4
4 Moderate
breeze 11-16 20-28 5,5-7,9 Smooth 0,5
5 Fresh
breeze 17-21 29-38 8,0- 10,7 Slight 1,25
6 Strong
breeze 22-27 39-49 10,8- 13,8 2,0
7 Near
gale 28-33 50-61 13,9- 17,1 Moderate 2,5
8 Gale 34-40 62-74 17,2-
20,7 Rough 4
9 Strong
gale 41-47 75-88 20,8- 24,4
Very
rough 6
10 Storm 48-55 89-102 24,5-
28,4 High 9
11 Violent
storm 56-63 103- 117
28,5-
32,6 Very high 14
12 Hurricane
64
and
more
118
and
more
32,7
and
more
Phenome
nal
14
and
more

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NOTE
The alues ha e to be considered as an estimate for representing the
weather conditions that you can meet during na igation. The alues
indicate the likely height of the wa es.
In open sea or closed waters near the weather conditions can change.
PAY ATTENTION TO WINDS AND DEEP-SEA CURRENTS
NOTE
By means of this reference table you can easily understand the weather
forecasts. For example, “moderate sea” means “near gale” (7) with a wa e
height of 2,5 meters. In that case boats in category “C” cannot na igate.
2.3 Builder plate
E ery EC inflatable boat must be equipped with a builder plate, complying
with EC directi es. Here is an example of a CE inflatable boat builder plate,
usually located astern of the boat.
Design
category
Maximum allowable load
(with passengers, Baggages
and max engine weight)
Total N. of
persons
Boat model
Max engine power
Inflation pressure
Max engine
weight
EN ISO norm
reference
Type of boat

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NOTE
The builder plate contains information about a safe use of the product.
Should the plate be missing or damaged, it will be the customer’s
responsibility.
NOTE
The most important data are those related to the engine weight and
maximum power allowed.
NOTE
The number of passengers allowed refers to persons weighing 75 kg.
To check the floating capacity of your inflatable boat ALWAYS refer to the
maximum allowable load.
NOTE
The maximum allowable load does not include the capacity of the boat
fixed tanks. If these tanks are added at a later moment and are remo able,
they must be included in the calculation of the allowable load.
WARNING
The warranty of the boat is not recognized if all the limits indicated in the builder
plate are not respected.

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2.4 Hull identification plate ISO10087 (CIN)
The boat is equipped with 2 hull identification plates.
One is located on the right hand side of the transom, 300 mm from the
boat axis. The other one is in a hidden place known only to the
manufacturer.
Do not move or damage the plates.
The CIN contains the following data:
A) Nationality of the manufacturer ITALY
B) Manufacturer’s code ARI
C) erial number XXXXX
D) Month of construction X
E) Year of construction X
F) Expected year of sale XX
NOTE
These plates are essential for the boat identification and recognition.
Without them, the boat does not comply with the regulations in force. Do
not remo e nor damage the identification plates. The customer will be held
responsible for any damage to the plates.

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3 Safety
3.1 Inflating the boat
The boat inflation with a hand pump is carried out by means of the
inflation al es - grey on the inner air chambers and black on the main
external tube. The grey and black al es can ha e two different positions
when opened:
1. Air sealing (Normal)
2. Open (to deflate)
a) Make sure that the al es are in the sealing position - i.e. the central
pin can rotate inwards by 7/8 mm and then returns to the initial
position. Otherwise the pin must be pressed and rotated by a quarter
of a turn.
b) To inflate the boat start from the inner air chambers with GREY al es. Do
not apply an excessi e pressure. Then, inflate the main tube with BLACK
al es until a good pressure is reached.
c) Close the al e cap by turning clockwise.
WARNING
For safety purposes, the proper inflating procedure must be followed.
CAUTION
DO NOT use air compressors or scuba tanks to inflate your boat.
CAUTION
The pressure of the boat fluctuates with changes in temperature. Adjust
the pressure by inflating and deflating the boat.

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NOTE
We recommend using a pressure gauge to check the pressure of your boat.
It must be 18 kPa (0,18 Bar and approx. 180 cm of column of water) in the
external air chambers and 15 kPa (0,15 Bar and approx. 150 cm of column
of water) in the inner air chambers. The pressure fluctuates with changes
in temperature and increases after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
NOTE
Use of the pressure gauge:
a) Insert the pressure gauge into each al e, starting from grey al es.
b) The pressure gauge must be inserted when the boat is only partially inflated.
c) Insert the pressure gauge into the al e to measure the pressure.
Then, inflate the boat further and measure the pressure again. Go on
until the proper pressure is reached.
DANGER
An excessi e inflation of the boat leads to a false sense of security and is
dangerous for passengers. In fact, the slightest scratch in the fabric could
cause huge breaks. Please also consider that the inner pressure raises
when the ambient temperature is high.
For example, the pressure of a boat which has been inflated in the morning
with a 25° temperature, at noon, when the temperature is 50/60° will be
twice the operating pressure of the tubes. Such increase in pressure, if not
a oided, can cause excessi e strain of mechanical joints and leads to
sudden breaks.

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3.2 Choosing and installing the engine
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
High power engines fixed to the transom should be assembled by your dealer
or a skilled technician. Should you need any further information about the trim,
propeller selection, etc, please contact your dealer or our customer ser ice.
3.3 Navigation warnings
This manual contains important information and guidelines for the safe use
of the product. It is not possible to pro ide information about any possible
situation, but as a general rule, we recommend the following:
•Get informed about safety requirements and pro ide your boat
with the necessary equipment, according to the law.
•Ha e your boat inspected by your dealer or by a skilled technician
at least once a year.
•Children, unskilled or not-qualified people must not dri e the boat.
•Do not dri e after drinking alcohol or after taking medicines or any
other substance that can decrease your ability to remain alert.
•Always check the marine forecast first before taking a cruise.
Helpful advices
Actions to be taken in case of sea damages
The most frequent problems that can occur can be di ided into three
categories:
The Stranding: when the hull leans on a deep water
In this case you ha e to::
- stop the engine
- erify the presence of leaks in the bilge
- erify the kind of depth
- e aluate the position where the boat is stranded
- try to list the boat
- await a more fa ourable tide

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The Leak: when a hole in the hull occurs:
In this case you ha e to:
- acti ate the bilge pump and if necessary also a manual pump
- sail towards the harbour or proceed to the self-stranding to a oid sinking
- try to close the leak inter ening from the exterior as to take ad antage of
the atmospheric pressure which compresses the air in order to keep
adherent the material as mat (if possible try to use material which does not
deteriorate in contact with the water).
Man overboard: when a member of the crew falls on the sea
In this case you ha e to:
- not to lose sight of the man positioning on the lookout
- launch the life jacket with the light buoy
- eer from the same side of the man fall and execute a rescue manoeu re
(ex. the cur e of Williamson)
- eer of 360° to return at the starting point.
CAUTION
The field of ision from the helm position can be influenced by:
- incorrect use of the flaps;
- incorrect use of the trim;
- incorrect distribution of the cargo;
- not controller speed, rapid acceleration;
- shift from the displacement modality to the plane one;
- sea conditions;
- rain and spray;
- darkness and fog;
- inner lights;
- incorrect position of the biminis;
- persons or mo ing mechanisms in the field of ision of the operator.
When you are at the helm of the boat keep control bow and aft and as
requested by the regulations in force and the maritime law..

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3.3.1 Fuelling
1. By means of the proper battery disconnect, turn off all electrical
de ices - engine included.
2. Put out cigarettes and any other things producing sparks or flames.
3. Close all the doors and peaks in the refuelling area.
DANGER
The fuel fumes are highly explosi e. Any fuel spillage can result in fire.
When refuelling, all hatches and portholes must be closed.
NOTE
Pre ent, as far as possible, any discharge of oil or fuel into the sea.
NOTE
Keep fire extinguishers readily accessible.
AFTER FUELLING:
1. Close the tank cap and wipe up fuel spills.
2. Check hatches/peaks, portholes, engine compartments, for leakage
or fuel odours. Find the cause of any leakage or fuel odour, before
starting the engine.
3. If your boat is fitted with a tent - e.g. for marine camping - entilate
before starting the engine.
DANGER
The fuel fumes are highly explosi e (especially the gasoline ones). To a oid
explosions and fires, isually check for leakage or fuel spills. Also inspect
tank compartment and hatches for fuel odours. Before starting the
engines, always activate the fume extractor for at least 4 minutes.

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CAUTION
Fuel lines and fire extinguishers must be replaced as soon as any sign of
wear, tear or rust is present.
NOTE
Fire extinguishers should be properly maintained. Please note that the
pressure gauge of powder extinguishers is not sufficient to determine the
fire extinguisher efficiency. Ha e the fire extinguishers regularly inspected
by specialized personnel, at least once a year. During na igation, fire
extinguishers should be stowed where they can readily be seen. Do not
keep them in closed or locked peaks.
3.3.2 Fire
There are some precautionary measures that can eliminate the risk of fires.
Periodically check the electric and fuel systems. Special attention must be
paid during the refuelling procedure to reduce the risk of fire.
DANGER
Tanks must ne er be stowed in compartments or peaks equipped with
electrical systems.
NOTE
Do not keep inflammable materials on board. The spare fuel tanks must be
stowed properly.
Small fires or electrical fires - which do not affect inflammable liquids - can
be extinguished with a suitable fire extinguisher.
When the fuel system or inflammable liquids are in ol ed, the probability of
an explosion is higher.

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Before abandoning the boat, make sure all passengers are wearing life
jackets. If possible, report the emergency to the nearest Maritime rescue
centre and state your position before abandoning the boat.
Try to lea e RAPIDLY the boat and keep a considerable distance. The
ignited fuel can drop o er the sea.
For the same reason, the distress signals must be used at sufficient
distance to a oid explosions.
CAUTION
Always pay attention to fire hazards.
CAUTION
Dangers of fire or explosions can come from an incorrect use of the electric
installations at direct or alternate current.