Heritage Kayaks Kayak User manual

Owner’s Manual
www.heritagekayaks.com

Pleasure and Responsibility
Pleasure & Responsibility
Registration & Declaration
Kayak features
Ready to paddle and navigation
Equipment
Index
CONTACTS
Service : [email protected] / Sales : [email protected]
Website : www.heritagekayaks.com
Safety measures and warning
Maintenance and storage
Warranty
Manufacturer’s declaration
Reminder
Congratulations! You have just purchased a Heritage Kayak. The
kayak business is changing and Heritage is at the leading
edge of this change. Our kayaks are produced in a zero
waste/zero landfill factory. We are committed to protecting
the environment.
We encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual carefully
and consider the recommended safety tips. Important
navigation techniques, maintenance procedures, care, and
storage are explained in this manual to better assist you.
As a valued consumer, your comments or questions are
always appreciated.
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REGISTRATION & DECLARATION
We strongly recommend
that you consider all the
information provided.
Keep this owner’s
manual in a safe place.
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Warranty Registration
A section of our website www.heritagekayaks.com is dedicated
to the warranty registration. Please fill out and complete the
warranty registration within 30 days following the product’s
purchase date. This information will be very important should
you require assistance from our customer service department.
Declaration of Origin
Certain states and/or provinces in North America require that we
provide a declaration of origin. This declaration of origin is
provided on page 10.

Limited Consumer Warranty
Future Beach® Corporation warrants your new kayak
to be free from defect in materials and workmanship,
subject to the ollowing terms and conditions:
• Future Beach® warrants the hull of your new kayak
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of retail sale.
• The kayak components are covered for a period of
1 (one) year from the date of purchase.
• The warranty is applicable to Future Beach®
products registered and normally operated in North
America. Under this warranty, Future Beach® is limit-
ed to the repair or replacement of the components at
the option of Future Beach®.
• This warranty is non-transferable to a subsequent
owner.
The following is not covered by this warranty:
• Damage due to misuse, accident, collision, etc.
• Future Beach® Corporation shall have no liability
whatsoever for any personal injury, accident or
consequential damages.
• Wear-and-tear deterioration, discoloration, or fading,
etc.
• Commercial use or rental.
• Damage or surface corrosion caused by the environ-
ment.
• Damage caused by the use of aggressive chemical
cleaning solvents.
Limited Consumer Warranty
Future Beach® Corporation warrants your new kayak
to be free from defect in materials and workmanship,
subject to the ollowing terms and conditions:
• Future Beach® warrants the hull of your new kayak
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of retail sale.
• The kayak components are covered for a period of
1 (one) year from the date of purchase.
• The warranty is applicable to Future Beach®
products registered and normally operated in North
America. Under this warranty, Future Beach® is limit-
ed to the repair or replacement of the components at
the option of Future Beach®.
• This warranty is non-transferable to a subsequent
owner.
The following is not covered by this warranty:
• Damage due to misuse, accident, collision, etc.
• Future Beach® Corporation shall have no liability
whatsoever for any personal injury, accident or
consequential damages.
• Wear-and-tear deterioration, discoloration, or fading,
etc.
• Commercial use or rental.
• Damage or surface corrosion caused by the environ-
ment.
• Damage caused by the use of aggressive chemical
cleaning solvents.
KAYAK FEATURES Read carefully, discover and learn
the major kayak components.
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Hull
Bow
Stern
Cockpit
Seat
Carry handles
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Hatches
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Hatches
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Deck
9Bungees cord
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0Foot rest
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KAYAK FEATURES
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READY TO PADDLE AND NAVIGATION
• It is strongly recommended that you take a cer-
tified kayak initiation course to learn the basic
techniques and security measures.
• When boarding, place one foot in the center of the
kayak while holding on both sides of the cockpit.
• Sit comfortably into the seat back and adjust your
feet on the graduated foot wells or adjustable foot
rests.
• It is important to wear a USCG (United States Coast
Guard)approved life-jacket or a personal floatation
device.
• Your kayak should have the basic emergency
equipment on board (spare paddle, first aid kit,
whistle)
• Before heading to the water make sure that all
drain plugs are closed.
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