Innova SWING 1 User manual

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1. Table of specifications
(indicative values)
SWING 1 SWING 2
Length (cm) [ft./in.] 316 [10/4] 402 [13/2]
Width (cm) [ft./in.] 87 [2/10] 87 [2/10]
Diameter of sidewall cylinders (cm) [in.] 20,3 [8] 20,3 [8]
Number of air chambers 3 3
Dimensions of the folded product (cm) [in.] 64 × 42 × 24 [25 x 16,5 x 9,5] 67 × 42 × 30 [26 x 16,5 x 12]
Dimensions – packed in cardboard (cm) [in.] 67 x 44,5 x 26 [26 x 18 x 10] 70 x 47,5 x 32 [28 x 19 x 13]
Maximum operational pressure 0,02 MPa [0,2 Bar / 3 PSI] 0,02 MPa [0,2 Bar / 3 PSI]
Weight (kg) [Ibs.] 11,3 [25] 14,3 [31,5]
Maximum load (kg) [Ibs.] 120 [265] 220 [485]
Maximum number of kayakers 1 2
Draught (cm) [in.] 15 [6] 15 [6]
Highest anchor above surface (cm) [in.] 40 [16] 40 [16]
Owner’s Manual SWING 1, SWING 2 USA
VERSION 1/2019
1. Table of Specications page 1
2. Technical Description 2
3. Ination Instructions 2
4. Riding the boat 2
5. Folding of the boat 3
6. Treatment and Storage 3
7. Guarantee Conditions 3
8. Boat Repairing 3
9. Product Disposal Method 3
10. Packaging Disposal Method 3
11. Type Parameters Tag 4
12. Safety Caution 4
• 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IIIB.
• Relatedstandards:ENISO10087,ENISO10240,ENISO14945.
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 rst 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 rst 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 qualied instructors.
Do not pull off until 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 Fig. 1
1. side tube
2. bottom
3. PUSH/PUSH valve - it allows inating/deating, regulation
and measurement of pressure with a pressure gauge (pla-
ced below the top part of the boat)
4. pressure-relief valve (placed below the top part of the boat)
5. front seat with a back-rest
6. rear seat with a back-rest
7. foot-rest (placed below the top of the boat)
8. plastic handle
9. manufacturer‘s label
10. yellow „WARNING“ label (sewn into the edge of the kayak)
12. bungee netting
13. black zip with slider
14. anchoring for foot-rest attachment (detail A)
15. anchoring of the rest on the tube (detail B)
16. attachment of the rest to the kayak reinforcement (detail B)
17. seat attachment
18. reinforcement attachment (placed below the top part
of the boat - Fig. 2)
19. tracking n attachment
20. kayak reinforcement
ACCESSORYSUPPLIEDWITHTHEKAYAK:
Single-seat version - reinforcements Nos. 1 and 2. Two-seat
version - reinforcements Nos. 3, 4, 5. Belt for strapping the fol-
ded kayak, user‘s manual with the warranty certi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 n, slide it in
the attachment in the bottom (19). Attach the foot-rest (7) to
the anchoring (14) in the bottom; for correct passage of the
strap through the buckle, see Detail A. Attach the seat to the
anchoring in the bottom (17), the back-rest to the anchoring in
the tube (15) and in the reinforcement; for a correct passage
of the straps, see Detail B. Slide the labelled kayak braces
into the specied brace holders (see Figures 2 a, b, c d) so
that the marking is matched. NOTICE! Each reinforcement
is different; they may not be replaced! Always slide the rein-
forcements from the stem (the Innova logo is printed on the
stem) in the following order: single-seat version - Nos. 1 and
2; two-seat version - Nos. 3, 4, 5.
The air chambers shall be inated in the following order: side
drums (1), bottom (2). For the ination it is favourable to use
a foot pump or piston pump with using the valve adapter - see
Fig. 3b (the adapter is a part of the gluing kit). Before the start
of inating, check the condition of the valves. Set the valves
to the Closed position. For the way of operating of the valve
see Fig. 3. Inate the air chambers until they are rm but not
completely stiff. The air chambers should provide a feeling
comparable to squeezing a ripe orange. You can check the
exact operating pressure by using a suitable pressure gauge
(optional accessory) - see Figure 3a. The wrench for the in-
stallation of the valve - see Fig. 3c - is an optional accessory.
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kayakcanriserapidly.Werecommendreleasing
someairfromallairchambersofthekayak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. Riding the boat
The SWING kayak is a single-seat inatable kayak. Whenever
the kayak is used on waterways, Waterway Traffic Rules
should be observed.
The operation of the SWING inatable kayak does not require
any licence, provided that the people who operate the kayak
know the techniques of small boat operation to the extent
required for its operation as well as the valid navigation rules
of the particular country.
The SWING kayak is designed for use on rivers up to Difculty
Grade WW 2. It can also be used on lakes. The kayak is par-
ticularly suitable for beginners due to its simple and compact
design and easy manoeuvrability. The space on the stern
can be used for storing baggage. The person travelling in the
kayak sits on the bottom of the kayak with their back leant
against the backrest and their feet leant against the foot-rest.
The person travelling in the kayak should wear a flotation
life-jacket. Use a double-blade kayak paddle with a length
of (200 - 230) cm.
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affectstherubbercoating
oftheboat;therefore,itisadvisabletostoretheboatin
shadeeachtimeafteruse.
CAUTION:
• 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SWINGkayakshouldnotbeusedinchallenging
conditions,suchasindecreasedvisibility(night,fog
orrain).

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SpecicationsoftheWW2difcultygrade-moderatelydifcult:
• irregular waves and currents, rapids of moderate difculty,
weak eddies and whirls, low gradients, small rapids in hea-
vily meandering or badly transparent watercourse
• regular current and low regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders with rapidly owing water.
SubjectiverequirementsforWW2white-waterkayaking:
• knowledge of all basic forward and backward strokes, stee-
ring and command of the boat.
Ability to evaluate the difficulty and water condition.
Knowledge of simple rescue. Physical training during long
tours, swimming
TechnicalequipmentforWW2:
• agile open boats (of a slalom type), covered boats more
suitable, life jacket with a minimum displacement 7.5 kg.
ATTENTION
Paygreatattentiontoyourchoiceofotationlife-jacket.
Theotationlife-jacketshouldhaveatagbearingdetails
ofitsotationcapabilitiesandsafetycertication.
5. Folding of the boat - see Fig. 4
Remove dirt and dry the boat before folding. Open the valves
and release the air from the main chambers. Release of the
air can be quickened by rolling the boat towards the valves
or sucking up the air. Remove the reinforcements.
Unfold the deated kayak over a clean area and smooth
all parts.
Fold the side tubes lengthwise approximately 10 cm behind the
bottom seam, then fold the stem of the boat towards the front
space of the kayak; then fold the boat gradually from the stem to
the middle. Fold the bow to the end of the kayak‘s rear space and
fold it from the bow to the middle. Fold the folded halves together.
Add the reinforcements and strap the folded boat with the supp-
lied compression belt.
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 in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 a strong jet
of water or compressed air. Prior to storage, it is recommen-
ded 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-lter. Never use
agents containing silicon when treating your boat. Store the
cleaned and dried boat in a dark, dry place at a temperature
of (15 - 35) °C, at least 1.5 m from any radiant heat source
and out of the reach of rodents. During long-term storage, it
is recommended to in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 manufacturer‘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 !!!
8. Boat Repairing
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;
• we recommend degreasing both surfaces with acetone in
order to achieve a perfect bond;
• spread a thin layer of glue on both surfaces to be glued and
repeat this step once the rst layer has dried;
• after the second layer has dried, press the patch rmly
on the damaged place, weigh down or use a rolling pin
on a at surface.
For minor repairs (punctures), it is possible to re-in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 provi-
dedbythemanufacturer:
GUMOTEX coating, s.r.o.
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.
10. Packaging Disposal Method
Cardboard - recycle as the indicated symbol directs.
PE bubble foil - recycle as the indicated symbol directs.

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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 specied be-
low:
• Learn how to use this type of boat.
• Undergo certied rst-aid training, obtain a rst-aid kit and
always carry rescue/safety equipment with you.
• Always use certied otation life-jackets.
• Always wear an appropriate helmet if the specic conditi-
ons require it; wear proper clothes according to the speci-
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Certicateisattachedtothismanual.
maximum operational pressure
maximum number of people
maximum load
Explanationofthesymbolsused: USA
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 Inatable Touring Kayaks
1 Chestnut Street, Suite 222, Nashua, NH 03060, USA
Tel.: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]
www.innovakayak.com