Classic Accessories Fremont User manual

Fremont
The
Pontoon Boat
OWNER'S MANUAL

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 4
SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS 5
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S) 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITY 7
INFLATION 8
PARTS LIST 10
ASSEMBLY AND USE 11
PACKING THE CARRYING CASE 16
REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING 18
WARRANTY 20

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Classic Accessories pontoon boat.
This manual has been compiled to help you assemble your boat correctly and
operate it safely. It contains specic details of the boat, including its parts and
equipment, and information on its safe operation, proper care, maintenance and
repair. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with your boat before
using it.
If this is your rst pontoon boat, or if you are changing to this type of boat for
the rst time, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
handling and operating experience before serious use. Doing so will assure
many years of trouble free use and enjoyment.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SECURE PLACE, AND TRANSFER THEM
TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
MODIFICATIONS
Because of possible interference with the factory design and integrity of the
boat, owner modications to the boat, any of its parts, equipment or systems are
not recommended.
Classic does not recommend that owners modify the boat or any of its parts,
equipment or systems. Such modications could compromise the design and
integrity of the boat, prevent safe operation, and void warranty coverage.

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The symbol to the left 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.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
This manual lists certain recommended practices and provides some basic
precautions. However, this list of precautions is not all-inclusive. Users must
follow all applicable laws, rules, and regulations and should exercise appropriate
caution in the safe operation of this pontoon boat.
REMEMBER - always use common sense when using your pontoon boat.
FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR(S)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read this owner’s manual carefully before using your pontoon boat.
• This is not a life saving device.
• You MUST wear an approved personal otation device (PFD).
• All safety equipment & PFDs must properly t the user, be in good condition, and
suitable for your body weight.
• Know and follow all local water safety rules and boating regulations.
• Do not exceed 350 lbs. total cargo weight. (The weight of you and all of your gear
should not exceed 350 lbs.)
• Inspect your pontoon boat for wear or damage before and after each use.
• This product is not to be used by children under the age of 6 years of age or by any
child without adult supervision. Check the laws in your state.
• Do not use under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not tow this pontoon boat.
• Use only in water free from debris and obstructions.
• Do not use in high wind, rapid currents, open water or dangerous tides.
• Seek shelter from water if there is threat of lightning.
• Do not stand on this product while in use.
• Never dive into or from this boat.
• Inate with cold air only.
• Do not over inate or use CO2 or a high pressure air compressor to inate.
• Follow the ination sequence listed in this instruction manual.
• Recommended working pressure is 2.5 psi (0.17 bar). DO NOT EXCEED 2.5 PSI.
• Check for leaks before using.
• Partially deate if leaving boat in direct sunlight or within a vehicle in sunlight.
• Remember that air pressure changes with temperature and elevation so always
check your air pressure before use.

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The person/load capacity is partly
dependent on proper seating and load
distribution. Make sure that your load
is distributed evenly and the seating
position is such that, when aoat, the
boat rides level in the water.
WARNING - DO NOT EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THIS BOAT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & CAPACITY
BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name: FREMONT Pontoon Boat
Dimensions: 96"L x 56" W x 30"H (top of the seat)
Weight of carrying case containing boat, oars and pump: 42 lbs.
Maximum Persons Capacity: 1 person (up to 275 lbs)
Maximum Persons & Gear Capacity: 350 lbs (159 kg)
Recommended Ination Pressure: 2.5 psi (0.17 BAR)
BOAT CAPACITY

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
INFLATION
PROPER INFLATION
During nal ination, inate until most of the wrinkles in the fabric are gone and
it feels rm to the touch, but DO NOT exceed 2.5 psi (0.17 bar) in the main air
chambers.
CAUTION - DO NOT OVER INFLATE YOUR PONTOON BOAT
Water temperature and weather affect the air pressure in the boat. In cold
weather your pontoon boat will lose some pressure because the air will contract.
If this occurs, you may want to add more air.
In hot weather, the air will expand. You must let out some air to prevent the
pontoons from failing from over pressure. Avoid exposing your pontoon boat to
extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
CAUTION
On warm sunny days, keep the pontoon boat either in water or in shade (if kept
inated on land). This will decrease the risk of overexpansion of the pontoon
chambers posed by rising temperatures, which can result in seam tears,
delamination and pinholes.
Avoid asphalt, sand, pebbles or concrete in direct sunlight as they radiate high
ground heat.
Also understand that changes in altitude will cause the air in the bladders
to expand or contract. If traveling to higher elevation with the pontoon boat
inated, frequently check the pressure in the pontoons to avoid over pressure.
If traveling to lower elevation you may have to add more air to maintain proper
pressure in the pontoons.
WARNING - ALWAYS CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PONTOONS BEFORE
AND DURING EACH USE.

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY AND USE
It is important to follow these instructions to successfully and safely assemble
your Classic Accessories Pontoon Boat.
Please pay particular attention to the bold faced instructions and any
information which has this symbol next to it.

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Hard Frame Parts:
2 Three-pieceoars
Miscellaneous Parts:
PARTS LIST
Before you begin please unpack the carton
and check that you have all your parts.
2 Oarlocks
2 OarlockCotterPins
8 FrameClevisPins
2OarlockBushings
 (pre-installedonmainframe)
4FrameBushings
 (pre-installedonmainframe)
4TubeEndPlugs
(pre-installedonseatframe)
1 FoamFlypatch
 (pre-installedonleftpontoonskin)
1 BladderRepairKit
1 InflationAdapter
1 ConeAdapter
1 InflationValveWrench
1 FootPump
2 FootPegs
1 RearPlatform
 Frame
1 MainFrame
1 CarryingCase
2PontoonSkins
 (leftandright)
2Pontoon
 Bladders
 (insidetheskins)
1 Apron/CargoDeck
1 Seat
1 SeatPlatform
(pre-installedon
 mainframe)
Soft Parts:

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT ASSEMBLY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY AND USE
1. Unpack the parts.
Unzipthebagandremovealltheparts.
Theoarsarestoredintheirowncompartment
onthesideofthebag.
2. Unfold the main frame and pontoons.
Unfoldthepontoonsandmainframe.
Unfoldthepontoonssotheylayflat.
3. Secure the main frame.
Insertandsecuremainframepinsunderseatplatform
onbothsidesofthemainframe.

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4. Insert the foot pegs.
Insertfootpegs,andsecurewith
framepins(bothsides).
Front of boat
Rear of boat
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5. Insert the cargo deck frame.
Insertcargodeckframeandsecure
withframepins(bothsides).
Besuretoinsertcargodeckframe
throughlooponcargodeckasshown
[1].

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6. Attach seat.
Placeseatonplatformmatching
rip-and-gripstrips.Attachunder
seatstrapandseatbackhold
upstrap.
Side view
Bottom rear view of seat
Front view of seat
Use side straps
to adjust seat
angle
Seat back
hold up
strap
7. Secure seat.
Clipseatbackhold-upstrapbehindseat.

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8. Assemble oar lock frames.
RotateoarlockframestotheUPposition.
Insertpin,lockintoplace,andtightenknob.
Tosetanoarinanoarlock,dropthe
thinnestsectionoftheoarintotheoarlock.
Slidetheoaruntiltheoarstoprestsagainst
theoarlock.Theoarstopsareadjustableif
desired.
9. Assemble foot pump adaptor.
Insertwhite,coneshapedadaptor[A]into
theendofthefootpumptube,nozzlefirst.
Insertgrayadaptor[B]intowhiteadaptor
asshown.
A
B

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Press and turn on
center button
Inflation
adapter
Insert
into
valve
and
twist to
inflate
Inflation Valve
A
D
B C
10. Inflate the pontoon bladders.
Thevalveislocatedonthetopofthepontoons
infrontofthemainpocket[A].
Thevalvehasacenterbuttonthatopensand
closesthevalvebysimplypushingdown,and
turningaquarterturn[B].Thevalveisopen
whenthecenterbuttonisdown,andclosed
whenitisup.Before inflating, make sure the
valve is in the closed position.
Unscrewthevalvecap,makesurethevalveis
closedandinserttheinflationadapterintothe
valveandtwisttosecure[C].Inflateusingthe
footpump[D].
Repeatthisstepwiththeotherpontoon.
11. The bladder repair kit.
Includedwithyourboatareself-adhesivetubepatchestorepairanytears
orholesinthepontoonbladders.Werecommendstoringtheseinoneof
thepocketstokeepitavailableforrepairs.
12. Do the final fitting and adjustments.
Sitintheboatondrylandandadjustthefootpegsandoarlockplacementtoyourleglengthandpreference.
FloatyourFremontPontoonBoatinshallowwater.Pushoff,getseatedcomfortably,placeyourfeetonthefootpegs
andchecktoseeifyouarelevelinthewater.(Thisiseasierwithaanotherpersononshore).
WARNING - The goal is to find your balance point.
When you are floating in the boat it should be level in the water.
WARNING - If you need to adjust the seat or foot pegs, bring the
boat back to shore and make the needed adjustments.
WARNING - DO NOT STAND UP IN YOUR BOAT WHILE ON THE WATER.
YOU COULD LOOSE YOUR BALANCE AND FALL OVERBOARD.
Practicegoingforwardandbackwardabittogetcomfortable
Thencatchsomefishandenjoyyourboat!

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
PACKING YOUR FREMONT PONTOON BOAT
INSIDE THE CARRYING CASE
Fully deate pontoons. Detach seat. Remove oars
and oar locks, foot pegs and cargo deck frame.
Fold up mainframe and pontoons and place
in side A with the underseat hinges at the
top of the bag.
Fold seat and place
under ap on side B.
Place foot pump
under ap on side B.
Disassemble oars
and place in side
pocket of case.
OPEN BAG:
• Seat
• Footpegs
• Cargo deck frame
• Foot pump
• Folded mainframe
• Pontoons (attached to mainframe)
IN PONTOON POCKETS:
• Frame pins
• Ination adapter
• Foot pump
Place foot pegs and cargo deck
frame under ap on side B.

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
CLEAN ANGLER STATEMENT
Classic Accessories is a proud partner of the Federation of Fly Fishers Clean Angler
program. We invite you join us in our efforts to keep your favorite waterways free of
invasive, non-native species that can seriously damage them.
We encourage you to visit www.cleanangling.org and take the Clean Angler pledge.

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FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
REPAIR & TROUBLESHOOTING
Repairing Tears and Holes in Pontoon Bladders
If your pontoon bladder becomes torn or punctured, use the enclosed patches to
x it. It may be necessary to take the pontoon bladder out of the pontoon skin.
See the next page for this procedure. To x a hole or tear, follow the steps listed
below.
1. For best results, apply patch to a clean, dry surface and with a temperature of
50° F or warmer.
2. Use an alcohol prep pad to clean the surface to be repaired. If you do not have
an alcohol prep pad, use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. After
cleaning, allow the surface to dry completely.
3. Cut a patch to the correct size with scissors. Allow for the patch size to extend
one inch beyond all edges of the tear. Cut the patch with rounded corners.
This will make it difcult for the corners to peel up after it is attached.
4. Peel back 1/8"-1/4" of paper backing and
position and anchor the exposed patch
edge, allowing the patch to extend 1 inch
beyond all edges of the tear.
5. Slowly peel the paper backing while
carefully applying the patch over the tear.
Take care to avoid air bubbles.
6. Rub the patch rmly for proper adhesion
and allow to cure for 4 hours before use.
Extend patch
one inch
beyond tear

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REPAIR & TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Visuallyinspectpontoons.Isthepontoonskinrippedortorn?Arethereanymajorscuffmarks?
Ifso,itmightbeanindicationofabladdertearorleak.
2.Checkifyoucanhearairescapingthebladderinanysuspectedareas.Applysoapywaterto
anysuspectedareas.Aleakwillproducebubbles.
Ifyoufindahole,fixitusingthemethodslistedearlierintheseinstructions.
If you don't find a leak using these methods, check the inflation valves:
3.Givethemavisualinspection,makingsurethevalveisclosingproperly
andthevalvecapclosessecurely.
4.Checkifyoucanhearairescaping.Youmayalsousesoapywater
aroundthevalve.Ifyoufindthatavalveisleakingairarounditsedge,
thevalvemaybeloose.
If your boat appears to be losing air, it might not be because of a leak. Changes in air temperature,
elevation and use on cold water (which can cool the air inside the pontoon bladders) can all have an
effect on the air inside the bladders. If none of these factors have changed, you may need to look for
a leak. Follow the steps listed below.
Checking For A Leaking Valve
Theinflationvalveconsistsofatwo-part
assembly.Thereistheinflationvalveitselfand
theinflationvalvecage.Theinflationvalve
cageprotectstheinflationvalvefromdamage
andisbondedintothepontoonbladder.
Totightenaloosevalve
itmaybenecessary
tograsptheinflation
valvecage(whichis
insidethepontoon
bladder)togetenough
purchasetotwist
thevalve.Insertthe
InflationValveWrench
intothevalveandtwist
clockwise.
Be careful
not to tear
or rip the
bladder
skin.
If the valve
is difficult
to turn,
remove the valve completely and add a small
amount of silicon grease to the valve O-ring
and reassemble.
Ifthevalveisnotleakingarounditsedge,you
mayhaveadefectivevalve.
Please visit our website at the web address
listed on the last page of these instructions to
order a new valve.
Ifyoumustremovethepontoonbladderfrom
thepontoonskintomakearepair,completely
unscrewtheinflationvalvefromtheinflation
valvecage.Alignthevalvesinthebladderwith
thevalveopeningsintheskin.Takecarenotto
tear,riporstresseitherthebladderortheskin
byover-tighteningthevalve.
Inflation Valve Cage
(bonded to pontoon bladder) Inflation Valve
Turn counter-clockwise to loosen
Turn
clockwise
to tighten
Valve O-ring
Check valve edge
for leaks

One Year Limited Warranty
If the boat, oars, backpack, or pump fail due to a defect in work manship and
materials within one year from the date of purchase Classic Accessories will
repair or replace it free of charge. This warranty gives you specic rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FREMONT PONTOON BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL
WARRANTY
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