Innova Safari 330 User manual

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Owner’s Manual Kayak Safari 330
USA
VERSION 1/2018
• A recreational vessel designed for use on internal waterways with an expected wind strength reaching
Grade 4 on the Beaufort Scale inclusive and a determining wave height of up to 0.3 metres inclusive, with
occasional waves up to 0.5 metres of height caused e.g. by vessels passing by.
• The boat has been manufactured in compliance with the EN ISO 6185-1 Standard, Category IIIA.
• Related standards: EN ISO 10087, EN ISO 10240, EN ISO 14945.
1. Table of specification
(Dimensions When Inflated)
Safari 330
Length (cm) 330 [10/10]
Width (cm) 80 [2/8]
Number of air chambers 3 + 1 + 2
Side tube diameter (cm) 27 × 18,5 [11 × 7]
Approximate dimensions – packed in carry bag (cm) 53 × 38 × 24 [21 × 15 × 10]
Dimensions – packed in cardboard (cm) 67 × 44,5 × 26 [26 × 18 × 10]
Maximum operational pressure 0.02MPa [0.2Bar / 3PSI]
Maximum weight (kg) 12 [26]
Maximum load (kg) 130 [287]
Maximum number of people 1
Draught (cm) 15 [6]
The highest anchor above surface (cm) 30 [12]
1. Table of Specifi cations Page 1
2. Technical Description 2
3. Infl ation Instructions 2
4. Using the Kayak 2
5. Storage of the Kayak 3
6. Treatment and Storage 3
7. Guarantee Conditions 3
8. Boat Repairs 3
9. Product Disposal Method 3
10. Packaging Disposal Method 4
11. Type Parameters Tag
- legend of symbols used 4
12. Safety Caution 4
Dear Customer,
This manual will help you to easily and safely master your vessel.
It contains a detailed description of the vessel, the supplied or built-in
equipment, its sets as well as information about its control and mainte-
nance. Please read it carefully, thereby getting to know the boat before
actually using it.
If this is your first vessel or you have changed the type of vessel and
do not know this type well, please get acquainted with its maintenance
and control prior to your first individual use of the vessel so that it is safe
and comfortable. Your dealer or the National Yacht Federation or club
will recommend you appropriate training courses or qualified instructors.
Do not pull offuntil the expected sailing conditions (wind strength and
wave height) are appropriate for the construction category of your vessel
and you and your crew are able to control it in these conditions.
Please store this manual in a safe place and hand it over to the new
owner should you sell the vessel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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2. Technical description - see Figure No. 1
1. side tube
2. bottom
3. PUSH/PUSH valve – enables infl ation/defl ation, pressure
control and pressure measurement using a manometer
4. overpressure valve
5. manufacturer label
6. yellow “WARNING” label
7. infl atable seat
8. infl atable backrest
9. footrest
10. holder to attach the footrest
11. fastening strap
12. fastening strap holder
13. backrest holder
14. srew valve for small chambers (seats, footrests etc.)
15. handle
16. fl exible rope net
17. tracking fi n holder
18. rope to attach the backrest and fastening strap
ACCESSORY SUPPLIED WITH THE KAYAK:
Transport bag, trackin g fi n with user manual, belt for strapping
the folded kayak, user‘s manual with the warranty certifi cate,
sponge in a netting bag, repair kit containing glue, patches
and valve adaptors.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfold the kayak. If you intend to use a tracking fi n, slide it
in the attachment in the bottom (17). Before you start infl ating,
unfold the kayak and install the seat and backrest, fastening
straps and footrest. Insert the backrest (8) into the kayak be-
tween both backrest holders (13). Tie a simple knot on one end
of the provided cord. Thread the other end from behind through
the lower backrest holder opening (13), lower backrest opening
(8), eyelet at the end of fastening strap (11) and back through
the upper backrest opening and holder opening. Tie a knot to
fasten it. See detail A. Repeat the steps on the opposite side
of the backrest. Thread the narrow end of the fastening strap
through the fastening strap holder (12) situated in the front secti-
on of the kayak. Adjust the footrest (9) position according to your
stature. The individual positions are marked with numbers on
the foot rest attachment (10). Position No. 1 corresponds to the
height of (150-160) cm, position No. 2 (160-170) cm, position
No. 3 (170-180) cm, position No. 4 over 180 cm.
Run the foot rest strap through holes in the foot rest atta-
chment (10) on the bottom.
Proceed through all holes from the selected position up to the
plastic buckle at the end of the attachment; run the end throu-
gh it and tighten it. See detail B.
Inflate air chambers in the following sequence: seat (7),
backrest (8), footrest (9), side tubes (1), bottom (2). Use a
foot-pump or piston pump with valve adaptor for infl ating - see
Figure 2b (the adaptor is included in the glue set). Check the
condition of the valves before infl ating. Set the valves to the
OFF position. For valve operation see Figure 2.
Infl ate the air chambers until they are fi rm but not completely
stiff . The air chambers should provide a feeling comparable to
squeezing a ripe orange. You can check the exact operating pre-
ssure by using a suitable pressure gauge (optional accessory)
– see Figure 2a. Tool for valve installation - see Fig. 2c; optional
equipment.
Sit inside the kayak after infl ating and check the position
of the foot rest. If you wish to correct the position of the foot
rest, release pressure in the bottom, release the foot rest strap
and infl ate again after correcting the position.
Then adjust the correct length of fi xation straps (11). Sit down
in the kayak again, prop your feet against the foot rest. Pull the
fi xation straps over your knees and fasten them tightly.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers
is 0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases
(e.g. owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers
of the canoe can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing
some air from all air chambers of the canoe after pulling
it out of the water. This will prevent possible destruction
of the air chambers. However, do not forget to continu-
ously check air pressure in the chambers afterwards,
too. A corresponding reduction in operating pressure is
up to 20% within 24 hours.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.
4. Using the kayak
The Safari 330 single-seat infl atable kayak with self-draining
fl oor is designed for recreational use and water tourism.
Whenever the kayak is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c
Rules have to be observed. Operation of the Safari 330 in-
fl atable kayak does not require any licence provided that the
people who operate the kayak know the techniques of small
boat operation within the scope necessary for its operation,
as well as the valid navigation rules of the particular country.
The Safari 330 kayak can be used on rivers up to Diffi culty
Grade WW 3. Use double-bladed kayak paddle with a length
of (202–210) cm.
The person travelling in the kayak has to sit in their seat and
wear a fl otation life-jacket.
A good contact of the paddling person with the boat in
a sports-style kayaking, especially when performing eskimo
rescue, is provided by fi xation straps and the foot rest. The
centre of gravity can be lowered by releasing pressure from
the seat cushion, thus increasing the stability of the kayak and
a confi dence in performing the roll.
ATTENTION
Prior to using the kayak, check whether it is necessary
to observe any special regulations, restrictions or rules
connected with the river, surface of water or area in
which you intend to use it.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motorboats,
nor may it be towed otherwise, dragged or in any way
subjected to unusual stress. Sharp edged or pointed
items carried in the kayak should be safely wrapped.
Place all valuables into a waterproof container and fas-
ten it to the kayak. Over time, sunlight adversely aff ects
the rubber coating of the boat; therefore, it is advisable
to store the boat in shade each time after use.

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CAUTION:
• Releasing the fi xation straps and leaving the boat after
capsize must be well trained in calm water!
• On large surfaces of water (seas or lakes), pay attention
to water currents and off -shore breezes. Currents
and breezes may make it impossible to return to shore.
• The SAFARI 330 kayak should not be used in cha-
llenging conditions, such as in decreased visibility
(night, fog or rain).
Characteristics of Diffi culty Grade WW 3 – Hard:
• Big rapids, high and irregular waves, pillows, whirlpools,
medium blockage and low cascades in strongly meande-
ring rivers or blind rivers.
Subjective assumptions for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Excellent knowledge of all basic strokes, very good con-
trol of the boat, the ability to realistically evaluate the
diffi culty posed and the actual state of the river‘s waters,
elementary knowledge of live-saving techniques in the
water, swimming skills in wild waters and physical fi tness.
Technical equipment for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Covered boats, boats with self-draining fl oor or open boats
equipped with covers; fl otation life-jackets with a minimum
displacement of 7.5 kg, helmets, protective clothes against
cold (neoprene) and safety instruments.
ATTENTION
Pay great attention to your choice of fl otation life-jacket.
The fl otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing de-
tails of its fl otation capabilities and safety certifi cation.
a strong jet of water or compressed air. Prior to storage, it is
recommended to rub the surface of the boat with an agent
intended for the treatment of such surfaces, which has cleaning
properties, and which impregnates the material to prevent
further dirtying, or which is capable of forming a protective
UV-fi lter. Never use agents containing silicon when treating
your boat. Store the clean and dry product in a dark dry place
at a temperature of (15 – 35) °C, at least 1.5 m from any ra-
diant heat source and out of the reach of rodents. During long-
-term storage, it is recommended to infl ate the boat for 24 hours
from time to time to avoid fatiguing the fold lines. It is also
recommended to have the boat serviced by the manufactu-
rer‘s authorized service station at least once every two or
three years.
Proper care and treatment of the boat will increase its
service life.
7. Guarantee Conditions
The guarantee period is 24 months and is calculated from the
date of sale. The producer provides cost-free repairs or repla-
cement of faulty components for material faults or production
faults. The warrant does not cover any damage of the air
chambers resulting from higher than the prescribed working
pressure !!!
5. Storage of the Kayak - see Fig. 3
Remove dirt and dry the boat before folding.
Deflate the seat, backrest and footrest. Open the valves
and release air from the main chambers.
The deflation may be sped up by rolling the boat towards
the valves. No sharp object may remain in the boat.
Unfold the defl ated kayak over a clean area and smooth up
all parts. Then fold both side tubes in thirds over the kayak
bottom and fold the tubes over each other. Continue with fol-
ding the boat ca. 30 cm from the front tip towards the valves
up to ca. 110 cm from the end. Proceed in the same way with
folding the remaining part of the corpus from the tip towards
the middle. Secure the folded boat with a supplied compre-
ssion belt and put it in the transport bag together with the
accessories. Squeeze out the air from the bag, roll the end
of the bag and close it with buckles.
6. Treatment and Storage
The rubber surface coating of the boat is sensitive to oils, gas-
oline, toluene, acetone, kerosene and similar thinning agents.
Prior to storing a dirty boat, wash it down with warm soapy
water. Rinse the boat with fresh water after using the boat in
seawater. It is recommended to check the state of the infl ation
valves and the safety relief valves. If a valve is not air-tight,
it is possible to unscrew the valve body from the boat with
the use of a special valve-key and clean its membrane with
8. Boat Repairs
You can easily repair a damaged boat yourselves by means
of the accompanying gluing set.
Gluing:
• mark out the damaged area on the boat and choose
an appropriately sized patch;
• the surfaces of both patch and place to be glued must
be clean, dry and without traces of old glue;
• sandpaper the patch and the damaged area and degrease
the area to be glued by using acetone or gasoline;
• spread a thin layer of glue on both surfaces to be glued and
repeat this step once the fi rst layer has dried;
• after the second layer has dried, press the patch fi rmly
on the damaged place, weigh down or use a rolling pin
on a fl at surface.
For minor repairs (punctures), it is possible to re-infl ate the
boat and continue using it after waiting for approx. 30 minutes;
after more serious repairs, you should wait for 24 hours before
using the repaired boat. Complicated repairs should be per-
formed by the manufacturer or at authorized service stations.
Guarantee repairs and post-guarantee repairs are pro-
vided by the manufacturer:
GUMOTEX, a. s., Mládežnická 3062/3a, 690 75 Břeclav
Czech Republic
Or in North America by INNOVA:
Innova Kayaks by GUMOTEX USA
1 Chestnut Street, Suite 222, Nashua, NH 03060, USA
Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]
9. Product Disposal Method
The product should be disposed of at municipal waste dispo-
sal sites.

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maximum operational pressure
maximum number of people
maximum load
Explanation of the symbols used: USA
12. SAFETY CAUTION
Boating sports can be very dangerous and physically deman-
ding. The user of this product must realise that boating sports
activities can cause serious injuries or even death. When
using this product, follow the safety standards specifi ed below:
• Learn how to use this type of boat.
• Undergo certifi ed fi rst-aid training, obtain a fi rst-aid kit and
always carry rescue/safety equipment with you.
• Always use certifi ed fl otation life-jackets.
• Always wear an appropriate helmet if the specifi c conditi-
ons require it; wear proper clothes according to the specifi c
weather conditions; cold water and/or cold weather can
cause hypothermia.
• Prior to every use, check your equipment to make sure
it is not damaged.
• Never use the boat on water alone.
• Never use the boat on rivers with apparently high water
level.
• Pay attention to inspecting the water level, dangerous cu-
rrents and weather changes; when on the sea, pay attenti-
on to changes in the incoming/outgoing tide.
• Inspect all unknown sections of rivers on which you want
to use the boat; carry the boat over all places where it is
necessary.
• Do not overestimate your abilities when on the water; be
careful.
• Prior to setting off on the water, consult your state of health
with your doctor.
• Follow the manufacturer‘s recommendations concerning
the use of this product.
• Prior to using this product, never drink any alcohol or use
any drugs.
• If other boat accessories are available, use only the mate-
rials approved by the manufacturer.
• Prior to using this product, read the User‘s Manual.
The user of this product must master basic boating skills and
be aware of the risks related to this kind of sport.
The Guarantee Certifi cate is attached to this manual.
10. Packaging Disposal Method
Cardboard - recycle as the indicated symbol directs. PE-LD
plastic wrap (low-density branched polyethylene) - recycle
as the indicated symbol directs.
11. Type Parameters Tag
Each boat is provided with its own Type Parameters Tag
which displays the most important technical parameters.
Please follow these values. Above all, do not overload the
boat and maintain the recommended maximum pressures
in the air chambers.
Innova Kayaks by Gumotex
European Inflatable Touring Kayaks
1 Chestnut Street, Suite 222, Nashua, NH 03060, USA
Tel.: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]
www.innovakayak.com