Blackfin V User manual

Instruction Manual
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CARE & MAINTENANCE TRANSPORT GUIDELINES
DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!
Damage resulting from heat is not covered by manufacturer's warranty!
Never leave paddle board exposed to direct sunlight when out of the water. Always
keep in the shade when not in the water. If you must expose your board to direct
sunlight during transport ortemporarystorage, it is safest to keep the (bottom) facing
up. Prolonged exposure to sun, even while paddle boarding, may impact the integrity of
theboard materials.
RECOMMENDED PRESSURE 15 PSI
iROCKER boards can hold up to 25 PSI; however the recommended PSI is 15 PSI. The board
will remain rigid at 15 PSI and no further benefit is gained when inflating over 15PSI.
Over inflation to 25 PSI while in a cold environment, may result in damage when
placed in direct sunlight. An increase in solar energy within the board, may cause
overinflation and damage the seams, voiding warranty.
PUMP MAINTENANCE
Over time, the pump may naturally lose lubrication and
you may need to reapply.
Recommended agent: white lithium grease.
To lubricate:
•Open the top and pull out plunger.
•Spread a thin layer of lubricant on the black gasket on
the bottom of the plunger and then reassemble.
Regularly clean the air filter located under the pressure
gauge. The gauge unscrews from the top by hand.
BOARD MAINTENANCE
Sun, sand, and saltwater will degrade any man-made
material over time. Rinse off sand and saltwater deposits
from your paddle board with fresh water and store in a
cool, dry environment after each use.
Wash with soap and water with each use. Allow carry
handles to dry completely prior to storing for prolonged
storage period.
Do not transport an
inflated paddle board
on top of a vehicle.
IMPORTANT This inflatable board is designed to be compact for
convenient storage & travel. Due to a lack of weight
when inflated, they will travel poorly when strapped
to a vehicle rooftop.
Damages or warping incurred by improper
transport are not coveredbythemanufacturer’s warranty!
When transporting the board, be sure to keep clear any
sharp objects. Punctures are not covered by the
manufacturer's warranty!
Keep the board clear of any heat producing items such
as camp stoves, propane lamps, etc. Damages resulting
from heat are not covered by the manufacturer's
warranty!
Allow the board to completely dry before tightly
rolling for packing. Excess moisture may cause
mildew or mold damage.
When rolling the board,make sure the valve is open and
to start at the nose. Roll in a tight straight roll. Then close
the valve and wrap the
strap around your roll.
AVOID standing the rolled board up on its side on rough
services such as concrete or rocks. This can cause
damage to the first layer of your rail.
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WATER SAFETY GUIDELINES INFLATING & DEFLATING
BOARD INFLATION
∝Fasten air hose to pump.
∝Locate the air valve on tail section of the board deck.
∝Open valve cover.
∝Make sure the inner valve is disengaged in
the"UP"position.
∝Connectair hose to air valve.
∝Set Action Control setting on pump to 1 and begin
pumping.
∝Once board has inflated midway,switch to setting 2.
∝For final inflation,switch to setting3, to pump to max PSI.
∝Inflate board to 14-15 PSI.
∝Disconnectair hose from valve. Inner valve will prevent
air from escaping when disengaged in the "UP"position.
Generally, the pressure gauge will start to register a pressure reading after about 150
pumps. The board should take about 250 pumps to achieve 15 PSI. To start pumping
make sure the action control setting is set to the 1 position on the pump. At
approximately 100 pumps the handle will become more difficult to lift up, at this point
switch the action control setting to the 2 position and continue pumping. When the
pumping becomes even more difficult, around 10 psi, switch the action control setting
to position 3. Continue pumping until 15 psi is achieved.
ALWAYS WEAR A COAST GUARDAPPROVED PERSONAL
FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD).
NEVER GO PADDLE-BOARDING IN SEVERE WEATHER OR
WATER CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT AFFECT YOUR
ABILITY TO STEER THE BOARD OR RETURN TO SHORE.
NEVER ALLOW MINORS TO USE THIS BOARD WITHOUT
ADULTSUPERVISION.
NEVER CONSUME ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER
SUBSTANCE THAT MAY IMPAIR YOUR COORDINATION,
JUDGEMENT, OR ABILITY TO SAFELY PADDLE THE
BOARD.
NEVER USE THIS BOARD BEYOND YOUR SKILLS OR
ABILITY.
NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT AFTER SUNSET,
BEFORE DAWN, OR AT ANY TIME INPOOR LIGHTING.
CHECK LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING
PROPER AND SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
INNER VALVE POSITIONING
The inner valve will prevent air from
escaping when disengaged ("UP"
position).
BOARDDEFLATION
1. Open valve cover.
2. Depress inner valve and twist to lock in
the open or "down" position.
3. Allow air to freely escape board
Beginning at the nose,tightly roll up
board to force remaining air through
the air valve.
INNER VALVE DISENGAGED (UP POSITION)
AIR PREVENTED FROM LEAVING SUP.
INNERVALVEENGAGED(DOWNPOSITION) AIR
ESCAPES FREELY FROMSUP.
IMPORTANT
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FIN INSTALLATION
Your board will come with two smaller side fins and one larger middle fin.
Insert fin into notched section of fin box first, then rock fin towards rear
of the board until fin is seated completely in the fin box.
Lock fin into place by flipping the lever lock down into the locking position.
Repeat steps for2outer fins.
Always test to make sure all fins are secured before paddling.
ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL PADDLE
IMPORTANT
We recommend rinsing the
paddle with fresh water after
every use and removing upper
shaft to dry.
PADDLE CLAMPASSEMBLY
Pull open C clamp mechanism by
grabbing notched sides and pulling
firmly towards you.
Apply gentle pressure, pressing the C
clamp shut.
PADDLEASSEMBLY
For carrying convenience,the
paddle can be separated into 3 smaller
sections. . Please DO NOT remove styrofoam,
it allow the paddle to float.
Adjustable
locking
mechanism for
extendable
handle.
Be careful to not pinch finger tips when
connecting the two paddle shafts.
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REPAIR KIT CONTENTS & APPLICATION
The wrench included in the repair kit should ONLY be used for leaking valves
and should NEVER be used as a means to deflate the board.
DIRECTIONS FOR REPAIR KITUSE
1. Completely deflate the paddle board.
2. Thoroughly clean the surface around the leak and the matte side of the patch
with rubbing alcohol. Both surfaces must be free of moisture, oil, and debris.
3. Apply glue (not included)carefully and evenly to both paddle board surface and
matte side of the patch.
4. Apply thin layer of glue across the entire patch. Best practice is to seal the patch
to the board by using a clamp, leaving the clamp in place for 12-24 hours.
5. Allow glue to dry for 24 hours before using paddle board.
REPAIRING LEAKS & TEARS
The board comes equipped with an emergency
repair kit for small leaks or tears. It includes a
wrench and repair patches.
Repair glue is not included for shipping reasons but
can be located on our website.
ACTION MOUNT USAGE
RACK MOUNT USAGE
THE BLACKFIN BOARD HAS AN
EXCLUSIVE FISHING RACK MOUNT.
This year's model has a total of 8 actionmounts
making it possible to deck your board with all the
coolestgear.
All action mounts have a M8thread.
Simply screw gear into the mountafter inflation and
remove beforedeflation.
Check out our Gear Page on
www.iROCKERSUP.COM to see all ouraction items.
*Hand Tighten Only.*
Damage can occur if overtightened.
The fishing rack inserts into 2 fishing rack
mounts that must first be installed onto the
board. Each fishing rack mount screws into
4 points on the board.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
UPONRECEIPTOF BOARD, PLEASE INSPECT BOARD AND REPORT ANY
MANUFACTURER DEFECTS.
•All BLACKFIN boards come with a 2 year limited warranty, when purchased
new. In order to receive warranty service, you must be able to supply proof of
purchase.
•The 2 year warranty period begins at the date of shipment.
•All warranty claims must be submitted via email to
[email protected] with your order number.
•Buyer is responsible for return shipping for any warranty claim.
•After inspection of any product found to be defective, iROCKER shall either
repair or replace the defective part or item as deemed necessary by iROCKER.
•Never use this product in a way that modifies the structure of the product or
in a way that contradicts your instruction manual.
•For a copy of our full warranty policy, and for important warranty and liability
information, please refer to our website: www.iROCKERSUP.com.
All BLACKFIN boards come with a 2 year limited warranty.
Board must be new upon purchase.
Proof of purchase will be required for warranty claim.
In order to file a warranty claim, please do the following:
1. Review the warranty policy to ensure you have qualifying claim.
2. Take a picture or/and a video showing the issue.
3. Take a picture of the serial number located next to the middle fin box.
4. Include your order number in the body of the e-mail and copy of proof of
purchase.
5. Add “ FOR WARRANTY EVALUATION” to the subject line.
6. E-mail to [email protected]
7. Allow 5-7 days for the customer service team to respond.
8. Keep your TICKET NUMBER for your reference.
9. In the event of a warranty issue, please stop using your BLACKFIN board until
our customer service team has resolved your warranty issue.”
Contact us:
PHONE: [phone]
EMAIL: [email protected]
GETONTHEWATERTODAY!
WARRANTY SUBMISSION
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