Outcast Sporting Gear Prowler Quick start guide

Prowler
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL
Outcast Sporting Gear, P.O. Box 186, Meridian, ID 83680
Ph. [phone] - Fax. [phone] - E-mail: [email protected]
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST
BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
Check for damaged or missing parts. (See page 2)
STOP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND TRANSFER IT TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THIS BOAT.
Always wear a government approved floatation devise.
Know the limits of your ability and the limits of your equipment.
WARNING
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1. Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the airecell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
2. Using a towel, dry the area to be worked on.
3. Cut a patch of fabric at least two inches larger in length and width than the puncture, hole, or tear.
4. Clean the area to be patched (using MEK or alcohol prep pads).
5. Rough up both the patch and the area to be patched with the sand paper.
6. After opening the 2-part adhesive, prepare the Stabond glue by pouring the entire contents of the glass jar
into the metal can and stir using a popsicle stick or tongue depressor.
7. Apply an even coat of glue with a small brush to both the patch and the area to be repaired and let dry
completely, approximately 10-15 minutes.
8. Apply a second coat of glue, and let dry 5 minutes or until tacky. If the glue is too dry, dampen with a small
amount of cleaner.
9. Place the patch over the hole or tear, and press together. Using a roller or another blunt object press from
the center of the patch to the edges to seal the patch to the airecell or outer skin. Make sure that the patch
seals completely and is without bubbles.
10. Let the glue cure at least one hour before inflating (overnight if possible is best). Do not inflate to full
pressure on the same day of the repair.
The Ultimate Extended Trip Repair Item
The ultimate repair part for any boat is an extra airecell.
Extensive Repairs
If you have a major rip or tear in your boat that is beyond your abilities to repair, please contact Outcast Sporting
Gear at 800-966-0976 for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Please put a brief note with your contact
information and a detailed description of the repairs necessary inside the box and ship the package to the address
below with the RA number clearly written on the outside of the box. For your protection, please ship the boat with
a service that provides a tracking number.
Warranty
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship only for a period of 5 year from the date of purchase
for the original owner.
If you experience a problem with the boat, please contact Outcast Sporting Gear at 800-966-0976 for a Return
Authorization number. Repairs not covered under the warranty will be made to the boat for a small fee.
Outcast Sporting Gears reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any product covered by this
warranty and the right to replace any discontinued models with current models when necessary. Colors may vary
between original and replacement parts.
If you have any questions, please contact your nearest dealer or
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Thank you for choosing Outcast Sporting Gear products.
This owner’s manual will help you with initial set up of your new float tube, provide basic safety
information, review boat maintenance tips, plus cover some simple field repairs. Please review this
material and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
If this is your first float tube please consult with your local dealer to ensure that you are comfortable
operating this craft safely.
Owner’s Manual

Items Included:
2 - Deluxe Cargo Pockets
Part # 310-000110
1 - Prowler Float Tube
Part # 200-000240
1 - Prowler Stripping Apron
Part # 320-000305
1 - Repair Kit
1 - Hydration Bladder
Part # 320-000400
Table of Contents
PROWLER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Items Included 2
Inflation Instructions 3-4
Cargo Pocket Installation 4
Stripping Apron Installation 5
Hydration Bladder Installation 5
OWNER’S MANUAL
Transporting 6
Cleaning 6
Storage 6
Basic Trouble Shooting 6
Basic Field Repairs 7-8
Warranty 8
Item Needed for Inflation: (not included)
1 - Hand Pump
Repair Kit Contains:
1 - 6” X 6” Pack Cloth Fabric
1 - 6” X 6” PVC Fabric
1 - 6” X 6” Urethane Coated Nylon
2 - 6” X 6” Urethane Material
1 - Summit 2 Valve Adapter
1 - Summit Valve Wrench
1 - Vinyl Tubing Adapter
3 - Tear Aid™ Patch Type A
2 - Alcohol Prep Pads
1 - Tear Aid Instruction Sheet
1 - Piece Sandpaper
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This boat contains a starter repair kit that includes equipment for basic repairs.
The Repair Kit Contains
2 - 6” X 6” PVC Material 1 - 6” X 6” Urethane Material 1 - 6” x 6” UCN Material
1 - Summit Valve Wrench 1 - Summit 2 Valve Adapter 1 - Vinyl Tubing Adaptor
1 - Piece Sandpaper 3 - Type A Adhesive Patches 2 - Alcohol Prep Pads
1 - Tear Aid Instruction Sheet
Here is a list of items, not included, which you should strongly consider keeping with your repair kit at all times.
*1/4 pint Stabond 2-part adhesive Scissors or knife Small paintbrush
Roller MEK solvent Towel
Duct tape Old toothbrush Popsicle stick or tongue depressor
Standard Screwdriver
*It is recommended that the glue be replaced every year.
Repair Tips
Prior to opening the boat’s zippers, make sure they are clean and clear of any debris so that they will operate
freely, by cleaning the zippers with soapy water and an old toothbrush.
When patching the airecell, apply the patch to the outside of the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the
patch on the inside of the PVC. The airecell patch is for air retention. The PVC shell patch protects the airecell
patch as well as prevents the hole from tearing further.
Adhesive Patch Repair
Items needed:
Towel Alcohol Prep Pad
Type A Adhesive Patch Tear Aid Instruction Sheet
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely.
1. Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the airecell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
2. Using a towel, dry the area to be worked on.
3. Clean area to be worked on with alcohol prep pad and let the area air dry.
4. Peel backing paper off Type A Adhesive Patch and apply patch over punctured area.
(See Tear Aid instruction sheet for more details.)
5. Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
Glue Repair
Items needed:
Scissors or knife Slotted Screwdriver Roller
Stabond 2-part adhesive Sandpaper Popsicle stick
Small brush PVC Material or Vinyl Material MEK or Alcohol Prep pads
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely.
When patching the airecell, apply the patch to the outside of the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the
patch on the inside of the PVC.
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Seat Back Inflation
Items needed:
1 - Prowler
1 - Prowler
1. Place the deflated Prowler
on a flat surface.
2. Close the Summit 2 valve by
pressing and turning the
valve stem 1/4 turn
clockwise. This will position
the valve stem in the up or
closed position.
3. Using the Hand Pump, vinyl
tube adapter and the
Summit 2 valve adapter,
inflate the float tube until the cover fills out firm and
evenly, approximately 1.8 psi.
If at any point during the inflation process the float tube appears to look
disfigured, stop and release the air from the float tube, then unzip the float tube
and straighten the interior bladder. Once adjustment to the bladder has been
completed, carefully close the zipper and re-inflate.
Floor Inflation
Items needed:
1 - Hand Pump
Vinyl Tubing and
Summit 2 Adapter
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Transporting
To avoid excessive wear and extend the life of this craft we recommend transporting this craft in a Outcast
Sporting Gear boat bag or cover with clean, dry tarp. Do not load other equipment, particularly heavy or sharp
objects, on top of the craft. If you transport your boat in an open truck bed please make sure all sharp objects are
removed because more boats are damaged in transport than on the water.
**VALVE CAPS SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN PLACE WHENEVER TRANSPORTING YOUR BOAT.**
Cleaning and Maintenance
Your inflatable boat is constructed with high quality materials and superior workmanship however, as with all
outdoor equipment proper cleaning and maintenance will extend the use of the product and allow it to perform
better. Most damaging to your inflatable boat are extended UV exposure, insect repellents, plus mold and mildew.
To keep your boat performing its best please following these simple instructions.
• Do not set your boat on sharp objects. • Do not over inflate your boat.
• Keep the zippers clean. • Clean the boat with soap and water.
• Allow the boat to drain properly so it can be stored dry.
Storage
Short Term Storage - Allow to air dry, deflate and roll loosely
Long Term Storage - Store your boat dry and clean. After use, rinse off all debris and allow the boat to air dry
on soft pressure and out of direct sunlight. Residual water inside the bladders/airecells will not damage the boat.
Store the boat in a cool, dry place out of sunlight and away from exhaust fumes. If you store your boat inflated
you should be able to pinch an inch of material, but not to operating pressure is the best.
Basic Trouble Shooting
1. Valve does not retain air when pump is removed.
• Make sure that the valve stem is in the up or closed position.
• Clear any debris that might be preventing the valve from sealing. This can be accomplished by either
pumping quick bursts of air into the valve or removing the core valve assembly and cleaning the edge of
the rubber diaphragm with a cotton swab and denatured alcohol.
• Make sure that the core valve assembly is tight. Tighten with valve wrench if necessary.
2. Tube becomes soft after inflation process.
• Determine which air chamber is soft. Make sure the valve is functioning correctly, with no signs of
leaking. (See above)
• Find the hole in the airecell and patch with the Tear Aid patch.
3. Tube is puckered or shows a void when inflated.
• The airecell might be misaligned. Deflate the tube(s) and as they are brought back up to pressure,
manipulate the tube(s) to free the airecell as it inflates. If this does not fix the problem, deflate the boat,
open the zipper and adjust the airecell.
4. Zipper is difficult to operate.
• Use a combination of soap, water and an old toothbrush to clean and clear the zipper of debris.
5. Tear Aid patch does not stick to airecell.
• Make sure the area to be patched is dry and clean. Use the alcohol pad to prep the area, if necessary.
Summit 2 Valve in
closed position
4. Locate and connect the pump/valve adapter pump to the valve in the seat
back and inflate to 1.8 psi.
A guideline for gauging the proper pressure is to push down with your thumb at the
center of the tube. If you can deflect about a half an inch from the top plane of the
tube, it will be close to 1.8 psi.
1 - Hand Pump
1 - Vinyl Tubing and
Summit 2 Adapter

1 - Prowler
Cargo Pocket Installation
Items needed:
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2 - Deluxe Cargo Pockets
Float Tube Inflation
Items needed:
5. Locate and connect
the pump/valve
adapter to the collar
and inflate to 1.8psi.
To deflate: Depress the
valve stem and turn 1/4
turn counter-clockwise.
This will position the valve
in the down/open position.
6. Using 4 side release buckles for each pocket, connect the Deluxe Cargo
Pockets to the Prowler.
1 - Prowler
1 - Stripping Apron
Stripping Apron Installation
Items needed:
9. Once seated in the Prowler install the apron stays into the pockets located
on the interior portion of the collar.
CAUTION
!
Changes in air temperature and elevation may cause the air to inside the float tube
expand and could cause it to burst.
Never leave your fully inflated float tube sitting in direct sun out of the water.
ALWAYS RELEASE SOME AIR WHEN THESE CONDITIONS OCCUR.
1 - Prowler
1 - Hydration Bladder
Hydration Bladder Installation
Items needed:
7. Fill the hydration bladder with your favorite beverage, open the hydration
pocket inside the seat back pocket and insert the hydration bladder.
8. Feed the hose though the opening at the lower edge of the pocket and
thread the hose through the opening near the termination of the zipper.
(See Detail 1)
Detail 1
1 - Prowler
1 - Hand Pump
1 - Vinyl Tubing and
Summit 2 Adapter