Innova THAYA User manual
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Owner’s Manual KAYAK THAYA USA
VERSION 1/2019
1.TableofSpecications Page1
2.TechnicalDescription 1
3.InationInstructions 2
4.UsingtheBoat 2
5.StorageoftheBoat 3
6.TreatmentandStorage 3
7.GuaranteeConditions 3
8.BoatRepairs 3
9.ProductDisposalMethod 3
10.PackagingDisposalMethod 3
11.Manufacturer’sLabel
–legendofsymbolsused 4
12.SafetyCaution 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 qualied 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:
1. Table of Specifications
(indicativevalues)
THAYA
Length(cm)[ft./in.] 410[13/5]
Width(cm)[ft./in.] 89[2/11]
Numberofairchambers 3 + 2/4/6 + 2
Sidetubediameter(cm)[in.] 22[8.7]
Dimensions–packedincarrybag(cm)[in.] 63×40×26[25×16×10]
Outerdimensionsofthecarton(cm)[in.] 70×47,5×32[28×19×13]
Maximumoperationalpressure-Sidewallcylinder 0,02MPa[0,2Bar/3PSI]
-Bottom 0,05MPa[0,5Bar/7,2PSI]
Weight(kg)[lbs.] 17,5[39]
Load(kg)[lbs.] 230[507]
Maximumnumberofpeople 2+1Child
Draught(cm)[in.] 15[6]
Thehighestanchorabovesurface(cm)[in.] 54[21]
2. Technical Description – See Picture 1
1. Sidebarrel
2. Bottom
3. PUSH/PUSHvalve –allows inating/deating,pressure
regulationandmeasuringthepressureusingapressure
gauge
4. Manufacturer’slabel
5. Yellow“WARNING”label
6. Inatableseat
7. Frontfootrest
8. Rearfootrest
9. Board
10. Safetyrope
11. Handle
12. Drainhole
13. Flexibleropewithsnaphooks
14. Bracketforfasteningtheseatandfootrest
15. Bracketforfasteningtheseat
16. Bracketforfasteningthefrontfootrest
17. D-ringforfasteningthebackrest
18. Backreststraps
19. Flexibleropeforfasteningbaggage
20. Trackingnbracket
21. Screwvalveforsmallchambers(seats,footrests,etc.)
22. Plasticseatbuckle
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squeezingaripeorange.Youcanchecktheexactoperating
pressurebyusingasuitablepressuregauge(optionalacces-
sory)–seeFigure2a.
Thespannerforassemblingthevalvesisanoptionalacces-
sory–seePicture2c.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0.02 MPa (sidewall cylinder); 0.05 MPa (bottom). 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 cham-
bers. However, do not forget to continuously check
air pressure in the chambers afterwards, too. A corre-
sponding 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 Boat
TheThayakayakisdesigned forrecreationaluseandwater
tourism.
Wheneverthekayakisusedonwaterways,WaterwayTrafc
Rulesshouldbeobserved.OperationoftheThayaainatable
canoedoesnotrequireanylicenceprovidedthepeoplewho
operatethecanoeknowthetechniquesofsmallboatopera-
tionwithinthescopenecessaryforitsoperation,aswellasthe
validnavigationrulesoftheparticularcountry.
TheThayakayakcanbeusedonstillorgentlyowingwaters
uptoDifculty GradeWW2.Use double-bladedkayakpad-
dleswithalengthofapprox.210cm.Peopletravellinginthe
kayakshouldsitintheirseatsandwearotationlife-jackets.
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is neces-
sary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area
in which you aim to operate.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motor-
boats, nor may it be otherwise towed, dragged or in any
way subject to unusual stress. Sharp edged and pointed
items carried in the boat must be safely wrapped.
Place all valuables into a waterproof container and fas-
ten it to the boat.
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, lakes) pay atten-
tion to water currents and off-shore breezes. Cur-
rents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
• The Thaya kayak should not be used in poor condi-
tions, such as In reduced visibility (night, fog, rain).
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE KAYAK:
Transportation bag, compression belt for folded kayak,
User’sManualwithWarrantyCerticate,foamspongeinamesh
bag,gluingsetcontainingglue,patchesandvalveadapter.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfoldandspreadoutthekayak.Ifyouaregoingtousethe
trackingn,plug itinto the bottombracket (20).Prior to as-
sembly,inatebothseatsandfootrests.Themethodforusing
thevalve(21)isshowninFigure2.
TheThayakayakcanbeusedinitssingle,doubleandtriple
version–RefertoFigure1.
Single version:
Fasten the inatable seat (6) in the bottom bracket (15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
onthesidebarrels.Threadthestrapendsthroughtheplastic
seatbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fasten the rear footrest (8) in the bracket (14). Thread the
footrest strap through the plastic buckle in the bottom and
tightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthestrapthroughthebuckle,
refertoDetailB.
Double version:
Fastenthefrontinatableseat(6)inthebottombracket(14).
Fastentherearinatableseat(6)inthebottombracket(15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
onthesidebarrels.Threadthestrapendsthroughtheplastic
seatbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fasten the front footrest (7) in the bottom bracket (16) un-
derthefrontboard.Fastentherearfootrest(8)inthebottom
bracket (14). Thread the footrest strap through the plastic
buckleinthebottomandtightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthe
strapthroughthebuckle,refertoDetailB.
Triple version:
Fastenthefrontfootrest(6)in thebottombracket(14).Fas-
tenthecentralandrearseats(6)inthebottombracket(15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
on the side barrels. Thread the strap ends through the seat
plasticbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fastenthefrontfootrest(7)underthefrontboardinthebot-
tombracket(16).Threadthefootreststrapthroughtheplastic
buckleinthebottomandtightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthe
strapthroughthebuckle,refertoDetailB.
The oval-shaped xture (14) has several positions for xing
thefoot-rest(8).Thepositionsarenumberedandcorrespond
todifferentheightsofpaddlers.PositionNo.1correspondsto
abodyheightof(150–160)cm,PositionNo.2correspondsto
abodyheightof(160–170)cm,PositionNo.3correspondsto
abodyheightof(170–180)cmandPositionNo.4corresponds
toabodyheightexceeding180cm.
Lacethefoot-rest’sfasteningstrap(8)throughtheholesinthe
foot-restxture(14)onthebottom.Proceedfromthechosen
positionnumberthroughalltheholesuptotheplasticbuckle
ontheendofthexture;lacetheendofthefasteningstrap
throughthebuckleandtightenit–seeDetailB.
Inatetheairchambersinthefollowingorder:sidewallcylin-
ders(1)andthebottom(2).
Afootpumporpistonpumpwithavalveadapteristhebest
wayofinatingthecraft(thevalveadapterisincludedinthe
gluingset)–seePicture2b.Priortoinatingthecanoe,check
thevalves.Set thevalvestotheclosedposition.Forhowto
usethevalves–seePicture2.
Inatetheairchambersuntiltheyarermbutnotcompletely
stiff.Theairchambersshouldprovideafeelingcomparableto
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7. Guarantee Conditions
Theguaranteeperiodis24monthsandiscalculatedfromthe
dateofsale.
Theproducerprovidescost-freerepairsorreplacementof
faultycomponentsformaterialfaultsorproductionfaults.
The warranty does not cover damage to air chambers due
to higher pressure than the required operational pres-
sure!!!
8. Boat Repairs
Youcaneasilyrepairadamagedboatyourselvesbymeansof
theaccompanyinggluingset.
Gluing:
l markoutthedamagedareaontheboatandchoosean
appropriatelysizedpatch;
l thesurfacesofbothpatchandplacetobegluedmustbe
clean,dryandwithouttracesofoldglue;
l werecommenddegreasingbothsurfaceswithacetonein
ordertoachieveaperfectbond;
l spreadathinlayerofglueonbothsurfacestobeglued
andrepeatthissteponcetherstlayerhasdried;
l afterthesecondlayerhasdried,pressthepatchrmlyon
thedamagedplace, weighdownorusearollingpinon
aatsurface.
For minor repairs (punctures), it is possible to re-inate the
boatandcontinueusingitafterwaitingforapprox.30minutes;
aftermoreseriousrepairs,youshouldwaitfor24hoursbefore
usingtherepaired boat.Complicated repairs shouldbe per-
formedbythemanufactureroratauthorizedservicestations.
Guarantee repairs and post-guarantee repairs are provi-
ded by the manufacturer:
GUMOTEXcoating,s.r.o.
Mládežnická3062/3a,69075Břeclav
CzechRepublic
Or in North America by INNOVA:
InnovaKayaksbyGUMOTEXUSA
1ChestnutStreet,Suite222,Nashua,NH03060,USA
Tel:(360)707-2855,E-mail:[email protected]
9. Product Disposal Method
The product should be disposed of at municipal waste dis-
posalsites.
10. Packaging Disposal Method
Cardboard–recycleastheindicatedsymboldirects.
PEbubblefoil–recycleastheindicatedsymboldirects.
Specications of the WW 2 difculty grade – moderately
difcult:
• Irregular waves and rifes, medium rapids, small whirls and
eddies, low vertical drops, small rapids in watercourse with
heavy meandering or poor visibility
• Regular ow and low, regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders and fast current of 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 difculty
of the stream and level height. Knowledge of simple re-
scue. Physical tness for longer trips, swimming.
Technical equipment for WW 2:
• Agile, open boats (slalom types), boats with decking are more
suitable; a life jacket with a minimum displacement of 7.5 kg.
ATTENTION
Pay extra attention to your choice of otation life-jacket.
The otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing de-
tails of its otation capabilities and safety certication.
5. Storage of the Boat – See Picture 4
Openthevalvesandreleasetheairfromallthechambers.
Deatetheseatsandthefrontfoot-rest.Openthevalvesand
releasetheairfromthemainchambers.
Thekayakcanbedeatedmorequicklybyrollingitinthedi-
rectionof thevalves. Nosharp objectsshouldremaininthe
kayak.Whendeated,layoutthekayakinsuchmannerthat
thebottomliesontheground andthesidewallcylindersare
foldedinwards.Thenfoldbothsidewallcylinderstothirdsover
thebottomofthekayakandthenfoldthekayakfromthebow
towardsthevalves.Insertthefolderkayakintothetransporta-
tionbag.Expeltheairfromthebag,rolluptheinsertionend
andfastenitwithclips.
6. Treatment and Storage
Therubbersurfacecoatingoftheboatissensitivetooils,gas-
oline,toluene,acetone,keroseneandsimilarthinningagents.
Prior to storing a dirty boat, wash it down with warm soapy
water.Rinsetheboatwithfreshwaterafterusingtheboatin
seawater.Itisrecommendedtocheckthestateoftheination
valvesandthesafetyreliefvalves.Ifavalveisnotairtight,itis
possibletounscrewthevalvebodyfromtheboatwiththeuse
ofaspecialvalve-keyandcleanitsmembranewithastrongjet
ofwaterorcompressedair.Priortostorage,itisrecommend-
edtorubthesurfaceofthecanoewithanagentintendedfor
thetreatmentofsuchsurfaces,whichhascleaningproperties,
andwhichimpregnatesthematerialtopreventfurtherdirtying,
orwhichiscapableofformingaprotectiveUV-lter.Neveruse
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,atleast1.5mfromanyradiantheatsource
andoutof thereach of rodents.During longterm storage,it
isrecommendedtoinatetheboatfor24hoursfromtimeto
timetoavoidfatiguingthefoldlines.Itisalsorecommended
to have the boat serviced by the manufacturer’s authorized
servicestationatleastonceeverytwoorthreeyears.
Proper care and treatment of the boat will increase its
service life.
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maximumoperationalpressure
maximumnumberofpeople
maximumload
Explanation of the symbols used: USA
Innova Kayaks by Gumotex
European Inatable Touring Kayaks
1 Chestnut Street, Suite 222, Nashua, NH 03060, USA
Tel.: (360) 707-2855, E-mail: info@innovakayak.com
www.innovakayak.com
11. Manufacturer’s Label
– legend of symbols used
EachboatisprovidedwithitsownTypeParametersTagwhich
displays the most important technical parameters. Please
followthesevalues.Aboveall, donotoverloadthe boatand
maintain the recommended maximum pressures in the air
chambers.
12. SAFETY CAUTION
Boatingsportscanbeverydangerousandphysicallydemand-
ing.Theuserofthisproductmustrealisethatboatingsports
activitiescancauseseriousinjuriesorevendeath.Whenus-
ingthisproduct,followthesafetystandardsspeciedbelow:
l Learnhowtousethistypeofboat.
l Undergocertiedrst-aidtraining,obtainarst-aidkitand
alwayscarryrescue/safetyequipmentwithyou.
l Alwaysusecertiedotationlife-jackets.
l Always wear an appropriate helmet if the specic condi-
tionsrequireit;wearproperclothesaccordingtothespecif-
icweatherconditions;coldwaterand/orcoldweathercan
causehypothermia.
l Priortoeveryuse,checkyourequipmenttomakesureitis
notdamaged.
l Neverusetheboatonwateralone.
l Never use the boat on rivers with apparently high water
level.
l Payattentiontoinspectingthewaterlevel,dangerouscur-
rentsandweatherchanges;whenonthesea,payattention
tochangesintheincoming/outgoingtide.
l Inspectall unknownsectionsof riverson whichyouwant
touse theboat; carrytheboatoverall placeswhere itis
necessary.
l Donotoverestimate yourabilitieswhen onthewater; be
careful.
l Priortosettingoffonthewater,consultyourstateofhealth
withyourdoctor.
l Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations concerning
theuseofthisproduct.
l Priortousingthisproduct,neverdrinkanyalcoholoruse
anydrugs.
l Ifotherboataccessoriesareavailable,useonlythemateri-
alsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
l Priortousingthisproduct,readtheUser’sManual.
Theuserofthisproductmustmasterbasicboatingskillsand
beawareoftherisksrelatedtothiskindofsport.
The Guarantee Certicate is attached to this manual.
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