Creek Company ODC XR 9 User manual

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OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CRAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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(1) Left Frame Member
(1) Right Frame Member
(1) Seat Support Frame Member with Underseat Lift and Lock Anchor System Attached
(2) Foot Bars
(8) Short Snap Pins
(1) Side Storage Pocket
(1) Cargo Deck with Motor Mount (with protective bar for shipping attached)
(1) Anchor Line Storage Bag
(1) Rod Holder
(1) Plastic Padded Seat Back
(1) Plastic Padded Seat Bottom
(4) Seat Screws
(2) Seat Assembly Pins
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(1) Pair pontoons: Each pontoon consists of
30 oz. PVC thermal welded cover with integral side
storage pockets, 420 denier nylon liner and 30 gauge
PVC bladder with valve insert
and valve plate all pre-assembled.
(8) Cam-lock straps
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(1) Pair bronze oarlocks, with split rings
(1) Pair Oar Stops
(2) Oarlock Bushings
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ODC XR 9
OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CRAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
I. PADDED SEAT ASSEMBLY
Assemble Seat Back to Seat Bottom using Seat Pins (see figure 1).
II. FRAME ASSEMBLY
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 Assemble Seat to Seat Support Frame Member using 4 seat screws (see figure 1).
 Assemble Seat Support Member to Left and Right Frame Members using (4) Short Snap Pins (see figure 4).
Remove Protective Support Bar and assemble Cargo Deck to back of Left and Right Frame Member using (2) Short
Snap Pins (see figure 4)
 Assemble Foot Bars to front of Left and Right Frame Member (see figure 4).
 See figure 9 and 11 for use of Underseat Lift and Lock Anchor System.
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Inflate each pontoon. The valve is located at the top and center of each Pontoon (see figure 5).
Inflate until firm (do not over inflate).
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IV. ATTACH PONTOONS TO FRAME
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 Position inflated Pontoons under the Left and Right Frame Members with ODC XR 9 logo oriented to
the outside.
 Attach each Pontoon to frame using (4) Cam Lock Straps. Slip each strap through D-Ring on Pontoon, around
frame and pull tight through Cam Lock Buckle. OTE: Be sure the straps are pulled tight through the
Cam Lock Buckles (see figure 6).
V. OAR & OARLOCK ASSEMBLY
 Slide the Oar Stop over the handle end of the Oar Shaft and tighten Oar Stops with nut and bolt provided.
 Assemble 2 oar shaft pieces and blades.
Place Oarlock Bushing over Oarlock shaft and place Oarlock into frame. Frame has 3 Oarlock postions for a
custom fit. Attach split ring at end of Oarlock shaft to secure Oarlock in place (see figure 8)
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Snap Pins.
Your frame assembles using
(8) Short Snap Pins. Please
follow instructions accordingly.
Seat
Bottom
Left
Frame
Member
Cargo
Deck
Rod Holder
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left side of boat.
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Seat Screws
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Holes
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Lift and Lock
Anchor System
VI. ATTACH SIDE STORAGE POCKET TO FRAME
 Position Side Storage Pocket along Left Frame Member or Right Frame Member. (see figure 5)
 Wrap straps around upper rail of frame and strap down. .
.VII. ATTACH STRIPPING APRON
Position Stripping Apron along Left Frame Member or Right Frame Member. (see figure 5)
 Wrap straps around upper rail of frame and strap down.
VIII. ATTACH ROD HOLDER TO FRAME
 Rod Holder attaches to frame using Snap Pin where Cargo Deck and Frame Members meet (can be attached to
left or right side).
X. ATTACH ANCHOR LINE STORAGE BAG
. Anchor Line Storage bag attaches to front of Seat Support Frame Member (see figure 10).
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ODC XR9
OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CRAFT
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 Always wear a US Coast Guard approved personal floatation device when in your ODC XR 9.
 ever float alone.
 Always check your ODC XR 9air bladders, frame, oar components, and covers for possible damage
before you use your craft.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
 If your pontoon bladder is losing air, please check that valve assembly and top valve cap are fully seated. Reseat valve
assembly and repeat pontoon inflation instructions.
 Do not store your ODC XR 9in direct sunlight.
 If you are leaving your ODC XR 9out in the sun for any amount of time, be aware that the heat can increase the
pressure inside the pontoons to a dangerous level. Let some of the air out of the pontoons if the craft will be out of the water
in the sun for any length of time, or if it is stored in a vehicle, etc.
 A gain in altitude will increase the pressure in the pontoons also. If you are taking your inflated ODC XR 9from
a low elevation to a high elevation, be sure to let some of the air out of it.
 For short term storage, we recommend you let some air out of your pontoons.
 For long term storage, we recommend you make sure your ODC XR 9is completely dry, deflated and stored out of
the sunlight in a cool dry area. Do not store your wet ODC XR 9in freezing temperatures as this may result in frame and
other component damage.
. Repairing bladder, use enclosed patch kit. Fully deflate bladder. Remove safety split-ring from zipper pull and open
zipper in pontoon cover. Remove bladder from inner liner. Identify puncture. Clean and dry area around puncture.
Apply glue to puncture area and patch using applicator straw. Press patch over
area. Allow 24 hours to dry before inflation.
 ote: Metal parts may rust and are not covered under warranty.
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. We recommend the use of electric trolling motors only on your ODC XR 9.
. Do not use the Cargo Deck as a Standing Platform.
It is not designed for this and may break if used in this capacity.
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Accessories are available for your ODC XR 9. Ask for them where you bought your ODC XR 9,
or visit the Creek Company Store at www.CreekCompany.com
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Specifications and other details subject to change without notice.
All Creek Company products are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product to
the original owner. This does not cover damage due to misuse or normal wear and tear.
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