Innova SCOUT User manual

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User’s Manual canoe SCOUT VERSION 12/2016
USA
• 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 Specifi cations Page 1
2. Technical Description 2
3. Infl ation Instructions 2
4. Using the Boat 2
5. Storage of the Boat 3
6. Treatment and Storage 3
7. Guarantee Conditions 3
8. Boat Repairs 3
9. Product Disposal Method 4
10. Packaging Disposal Method 4
11. Type Parameters Tag 4
12. Safety Caution 4
Table of Contents:
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.
1. Table of Specifications
(Dimensions When Infl ated)
SCOUT STANDARD
Length (cm) [ft./in.] 445 [14/7]
Width (cm) [ft./in.] 95 [3/2]
Number of air chambers 3
Dimensions – packed in carry bag (cm) [in.] 70 × 45 × 30 [28 × 18 × 12]
Dimensions – packed in cardboard (cm) [in.] 76 × 50 × 34 [30 × 20 × 13]
Maximum operational pressure 0,02 MPa [0,2 Bar/3 PSI]
Weight (kg) [lbs.] 25 [55]
Load (kg) [lbs.] 450 [992]
Maximum number of people 3
Draught (cm) [in.] 15 [6]
The highest anchor above surface (cm) [in.] 65 [26]

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4. Using the Boat
The Scout is a three-seat infl atable canoe with a self-draining
bottom.
Whenever the canoe is used on waterways, Waterway Traffi c
Rules should be observed. Operation of the Baraka infl atable
canoe does not require any licence provided the people who
operate the canoe 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 design of the canoe enables it to be used it on wild waters
up to Diffi culty Grade WW 3, for water-based tourism activi-
ties on calm rivers and lakes, and expeditions requiring lots of
baggage. The canoe’s advantages are good stability, manoeu-
vrability, space-saving design, easy transport and long lifetime.
The canoe is propelled by 2 paddlers sitting on the seats. The
seats are adjustable in the longitudinal direction according to
the paddlers’ needs and the distribution of baggage in the ca-
noe. All people in the boat must wear fl otation life-jackets. Use
canoe paddles.
When using the canoe on wild water, the paddlers kneel, sup-
ported by the seats; their thighs are fi xed by thigh-straps laced
through the fi xtures on the bottom at the appropriate distance
from the seat. The fi xing straps are equipped with a safety clip
that enables safe abandonment of an overturned canoe.
The drainage sleeve (18) in the rear part of the bottom secures
water drainage upon canoe fl ooding in rapids. Roll the drainage
sleeve into the boat during boating.
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 continuously check
air pressure in the chambers afterwards, too.
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.
3. Inflation Instructions
Lay out the canoe. Attach the seats and fi xation straps using
screws and plastic nuts – see Details A and B. Alternatively,
the seats can be laced by means of ropes (24) – see Detail F.
Infl ate the air chambers in the following order: sidewall cylin-
ders (1) and the bottom (2).
A foot pump or piston pump with a valve adapter is the best
way of infl ating the craft (the valve adapter is included in the
gluing set) – see Picture 3b. Prior to infl ating the canoe, check
the valves. Set the valves to the closed position. For how to
use the valves – see Picture 3.
Infl ate the air chambers to the required operational pressure.
Use a pressure gauge with a corresponding adaptor (optio-
nal equipment) for measuring the correct operating pressure
– see Picture 3a. The spanner for assembling the valves is an
optional accessory – see Picture 3c.
2. Technical Description
Standard version – see Picture 1
The Scout infl atable canoe consists of three main air chamb-
ers. Two infl atable fl at sidewall cylinders (1) and an infl atable
V-profi le bottom (2). The main air chambers are equipped with
valves (3) for infl ating and defl ating the canoe, regulating pre-
ssure in the chambers by releasing the valves and measuring
the pressure in the chambers. The bottom of the canoe is also
equipped with a safety relief valve (4). The canoe also con-
tains three seats (5). The front and rear seats are equipped
with fastening straps (6) for use on wild water; the central seat
has no straps. The seats and fastening straps are attached
to fi xtures (9) inside the canoe by means of screws (7) and
plastic nuts (8) – see Details A and B. The fastening strap
consists of the actual strap (6) and a plastic buckle (10) and
passes through the bottom fi xture (11). T-shaped aluminium
bracings – T-BONES (12) are located below each seat.
Safety ropes (13) with tubular handles (14) for carrying the
canoe are located on the bow and stern. Flexible loops with
plastic balls (15) are designed for attaching a coiled ancho-
ring rope (16) – see Detail C. Belt fi xtures (17) are designed
for fastening baggage. The rear part of the bottom contains
a drain sleeve (18). The sleeve can be closed by rolling it up
and fastening with a buckle.
The canoe is supplied in a carrying bag. The accessory kit
also includes a foam sponge in a mesh bag, 2 fl exible loops
with balls (19) to attach the pump – see Detail D, a gluing
set containing adhesive, patches, sandpaper, a valve adapter,
a spare screw and plastic nut for attaching the seat, a spare
screw for the T-BONES, and repair instructions.
The T-BONES System – See Detail A
The T-BONES system enables variable adjustments of the ri-
gidity, profi le and stability of the canoe to suit the user and the
conditions. The canoe can be used without the T-BONES bra-
cings. The seats (5) in this version are attached to the bottom
part of straps (9) in order to achieve maximum stability; this
version is designed to be used by beginners on still and calm
waters up to Diffi culty Grade WW1.
T-BONES – assembly in the top part – the seats (5) are atta-
ched to the top of the straps (9). The canoe’s profi le remains
straight; the primary stability lets you paddle with confi dence.
This version of canoe is designed to be used by intermediate
users on waters up to Diffi culty Grade WW3.
T-BONES – assembly in the bottom part – the seats (5) are
attached to the bottom of the straps (9). This layout keeps the
canoe as rigid as possible and ensures the largest keel bend.
The sidewall cylinders in the central section are bent upwards.
This version is designed for skilled canoeists due to its low
primary stability. However, it off ers maximum performance and
speed on the water.
T-BONES assembly instructions – See Picture 2
2a) Make sure that you have the following parts available: seat
(5), T-Bones bracing (12), 4 M6x35 screws (7), 4 M6 plastic
nuts (8), 1 M8x25 screw (20) and a 5mm hexagonal spanner
(21), 1 pc of stainless steal pad (25).
2b), 2c), 2d) Insert the T-Bones bracing into the holes on stra-
ps (9).
2e) Erect the T-Bones perpendicularly to the seat and align the
hole in the seat (22) with the T-Bones hole (23). Put a stainless
steel pad (25) on the hole in the seat and T-Bones and fi x using
the screw (20) and fasten it with the hexagonal spanner (21).

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7. Guarantee Conditions
The guarantee period is 24 months and is calculated from the
date of sale.
The producer provides cost-free repairs or replacement of
faulty components for material faults or production faults.
The warranty does not cover damage to air chambers due
to higher pressure than the required operational pressu-
re!!!
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;
• 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 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
11781A Watertank Road, Burlington WA 98233, USA
Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]
CAUTION:
• On large surfaces of water (seas or lakes), pay atten-
tion to water currents and off -shore breezes. Cu-
rrents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
• The Scout canoe should not be used in challenging
conditions, such as in decreased visibility (night,
fog or rain).
Characteristics of Difficulty 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 control
of the boat, the ability to realistically evaluate the difficulty
posed and the actual state of the river’s waters, elementary
knowledge of live-saving techniques in the water, swim-
ming skills in wild waters and physical fitness.
Technical equipment for riding wild waters graded WW 3:
• Covered boats, boats with self-draining floor or open boats
equipped with covers; flotation life-jackets with a minimum
displacement of 7.5 kg, helmets, protective clothes against
cold (neoprene) and safety instruments.
ATTENTION
Pay extra attention to your choice of fl otation life-jacket.
The fl otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing details
of its fl otation capabilities and safety certifi cation.
5. Storage of the Boat See Picture 4
Open the valves and release the air from all the chambers.
Dismantle the seats and insert the screws and nuts into the
mesh bag. No sharp objects should remain in the canoe. Lay
out the defl ated canoe on its side. Fold the overlapping part
of the bottom over the sidewall cylinders. Then fold the canoe
from both ends to the centre. Fold both folded halves over
each other and add the seats. Fix the folded canoe with the
enclosed compression straps and insert it into the carrying
bag. Finally, insert the remaining accessories into the bag,
close the bag and fasten the compression belts on the bag.
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 airtight, 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 reco-
mmended to rub the surface of the canoe with an agent in-
tended for the treatment of such surfaces, which has cleaning
properties, and which impregnates the material to prevent fur-
ther dirtying, or which is capable of forming a protective UV-
-fi lter. Never use agents containing silicon when treating your
boat. Store the cleaned and dried boat in a dark, dry place at
temperatures of between 10–25 °C. During longterm 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 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.
CAUTION
• It is necessary to suffi ciently practise undoing the
safety clip and abandoning an overturned canoe on
calm waters in advance!
• Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is
necessary to observe any special regulations, re-
strictions or rules connected with the river, surface
of water or area in which you aim to operate.
ATTENTION
The canoe is not designed to be towed behind motor-
boats, nor may it be dragged or in any way stressed
unusually.
Sharp edged or pointed items carried in the canoe
should be safely wrapped.
Place all valuables in a waterproof container and fasten
it to the canoe.
Over time, sunlight adversely aff ects the rubber coating
of the canoe; therefore, it is recommended to place the
canoe in the shade after every use.

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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 specifi ed be-
low:
• 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 speci-
fi 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.
maximum operational pressure
maximum number of people
maximum load
Explanation of the symbols used:
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.
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-LD
plastic wrap (low-density branched polyethylene) – recycle as
the indicated symbol directs.
Innova Kayaks by Gumotex
European Inflatable Touring Kayaks
11781A Watertank Road, Burlington WA 98233, USA
Tel.: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]
www.innovakayak.com