ROBfin Selfbailing Canoe User manual

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S
C/ ROB

U M
S C
 ROB
ank you for purchasing our product.
Before you use the boat for the rst time, pls read the user´s manual.
D:
Boat consist of 3 inatable chambers, permanently attached. Floor and 2 tubes. All inatable parts
have valves for inating/deating, oor is equiped by release valve as protection from high pressure.
For seating/kneeing boat is equiped by 2 adjustable seats, for comfortable seat or more stable position
on your knees. When kneeing we recomend you to use straps with safety buckle.
Canoe is selailing, with drainage sleeve in back of the boat. It can be closed by pulling sleeve inside
the canoe when on at water or when you carry bigger load.

Q   :
Unroll boat from the bag. Be sure there are no sharp objects bellow the boat that could make damage.
an:
1. Close the valves by push and turn the middle part (see Valve chapter)
2. Using the pump or blower start inating. If needed, use the reduction for the valve.
3. Inate in this order:
a. oor to so
b. both main tubes to so
c. all chambers to operation pressure
4. Check the selailing system if it is in position required for your run and adjust the length
of the knee-straps
5. Bring boat onto water and correct to operation pressure 0,3 Bar. en close valves by caps.
Maximum operational pressure is 0,3 Bar (0,3 Atm, 30 kPa, 4,35 PSI).
Increasing the temperature of the boat surface (sunshine), the pressure of the air inside the boat
will increase fast.
When taking boat out of the water or when you leave boat on the sun, you should release the
pressure of all chambers. Boat can be damaged by exceeded pressure !!!!

V:
PUSH the middle button and turn CLOCKWISE to OPEN the valve.
PUSH and TURN COUNTERCLOKWISE to CLOSE the valve.
Before inating, close all valves.
When inated, close the valve using the cap before you sit in the boat.
If needed, use bayonet adaptors for pumps or blowers to t the valve properly.
If you detect the air leak around the valve, fasten it using the tool provided you by producer.
ere is press release valve in the oor part. It maintans the accurate pressure in oor.
Never block the release valve. is can cause the permanent damage of this part of the boat.
In case of permanent air-leak detected, screw out and clean release valve by soap and water.

S:
Canoes and Kayaks ROBn are recomended for paddling on lakes, running swi and whitewater
up to class WW 4. Class 4 is understood as the river or its section with high waves, holes,
stoppers, with non consequent current, where is dicult or impossible to see the line from the
water and careful scouting is necessary. When on this class, safety from the bank is mandatory.
White water running is potentialy risky sport.
Producer of this boat is not responsible for actions of the user and its consequencies.
User is responsible for his/her actions and must have all skills
and knowledges necessary for safe river activities.
User is also obliged to follow all the local rules and laws in place of the use of this boat.
Understand following rules:
Paddling can be a risky sport.
Run only where you can avoid danger,where rescue (self-rescue) is available.
Only under instructor‘s supervision, when you are a beginer.
Follow the User Manual.
Use allways personal safety devices.
Never paddle alone.
!F    

W   :
Paddling canoe Yukon: Canoe is designed for 2 (3) paddlers. On easy sections you can comfortable
seat, on white water we recomend to knee using the knee straps across your thighs. When ipped, lean
forward and straight you legs to free yourself. In case of need you can also use the safety buckle.
It is dangerous to use straps over legs when seated !!!
We do not recomend to tie straps anyway around your legs. Use the safety buckle only.
Also is dangerous to cross legs under the seat when you knee !!!
Paddling the kayak Beaver: Sit before the back rest and put the strap over you knees. To get free just
straight your legs.
S    C Y:
It secures the drainage sleeve in back of the boat. When on the river of class 3 or higher,
with waves of 50 cm (2) or higher, when water gets over the board, use the selailing
system by pushing drainage sleeve OUTSIDE of the boat. Because of robust its construction
and unique design, canoe will bail instelf fast, even when swamped by water completely.
When on easy water, with waves under 50 cm (2), pull the drainage sleeve INSIDE
the canoe and fasten the drain so its aperture in above the waterline. You get dry, tourist canoe.
Close the selailing also when you transport the heavy load, when the cargo doesn´t allow the
complete selailing.

F  T:
Aer you nish using the boat, wash it and dry well. en open the valves by push and turn clockwise,
release the air until boat is at. ere is no need to remove seats.
en fold both main tubes inside, so the oor edges show o.
Fold from back to front in size of the trasport bag.
Pul the bow up to the front seat and than make the last fold.
Place boat into the transport bag.
CARRY THE BOAT ALLWAYS IN TRANSPORT BAG !!
IT PREVENTS PIN HOLES AND OTHER DAMAGES !
Storage:
ROBn boats do not require any special treatment. Store it for longer period dry (straps will dry
longer than rest of the boat) and clean. Keep away from heat source, rodents, chemicals, moisture
and fungi when storing for o season, do not roll it tight. Lay at or hang boat if possible.
Wash aer salt water use.
Aer o season storage, when take out for trip, pump up and check all the seams, so you are sure
that boat is ready for your trip. Check your repair kit as well.
Once in 3-4 years, send to dealer or producer for servis check.

R  „O R“ R:
Almost any punctures, pinholes and rips can be repaired using our repair kit.
Basic repair kit contains:
Glue, patch, aceton solvent, rag, scissors or knife, any tool for ironing the patch.
Work in dry and ventilated place.
1. dry the damaged area and surroundings, prepare the patch, place boat on at and hard
surface
2. use the aceton solvent to prime, dry and clean the surface of repair area and patch
3. put thin layer of the glue, 1 cm over the edge of the patch on both patch and the boat and let
it dry for 12-15 min at 20°C. Keep away of any moisture during drying
4. place patch on, press strong and rub (extrude) air in between the patch and boat out, idealy
on hard and at surface. Use roller or spoon, carabiner, anything with at and not sharp edge.
5. in emergency it can be used immediately. In 8 hrs patch will be on 80% of the maximum
adhesion.
Bigger damage repairs are servised by producer or dealer.
If you have questions about your boat, need assistance with a repair or warranty
claim, contact us at: info@robn.cz

Warranty:
Canoe and Kayaks are covered by 24 months warranty from date of purchase.
Even aer this period, we take care of our customers and their products. In case of any problems,
contact us and we will help you, repair or replace part as fast and as good as we can during lifespan
of ROBn boat.
Warranty doesn´t cover:
Mechanical damage, wears and tears.
Damage caused by exceeded maximum working pressure.
Commercial or rental use damages.
User/third party equipment damage or other cases caused when using ROBn boat.
Produced in Conformity with EN ISO 6185-1, Typ III
P:
Denali, spol. sr.o.; Gen. Štefánika 28, Přerov 750 02, Czech Republic, Europe
e-mail: [e-mail] ; www.robfin.cz