Suzumar DS Series User manual

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1. General information
1.1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
You are now the proud owner of a SUZUMAR inflatable boat. You have thus
acquired the assurance of quality, since our boats are manufactured in strict
conformity with safety regulations.
Each boat has a Craft Identification Number (CIN), which you will find on the
SERIAL NO plate [14 in drawing 1-1]on boat transom, carton marks and
warranty card. They should be same. Please note down the model and its HIN:
Model name and CIN has to be mentioned in every correspondence with us or
any authorised service station. It is only with this number that we will be able to
identify your boat and give you the relevant information and service.
The specifications and information contained in this manual will be modified
without prior notice and without obligation to update them.
Keep this manual safe onboard your boat. And, if the boat is transferred, make
sure to provide this manual together to the new owner.
If you have a problem, or if you have questions concerning your boat, contact
your supplier or any SUZUMAR dealer.
You have to read this manual carefully, ensuring that you understand and are
able to operate the boat accordingly and safely.
This publication should not be copied and/or published, even partially, without
prior written authorization.
1.2 Parts in package
Do not use a sharp cutter type tool or knife to open the packing carton. Doing so,
you may damage the boat or parts.
Your boat’s package should include parts shown in drawing 1-1, list 1-a and 1-b.
MODEL DS-
SERIAL
NO.(CIN) CNSSL

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Parts drawing of SUZUMAR inflatable boats
20
25
1
7
27
2
6
4
2
6
3
1
3
2
2
1
4
5
SUZUMAR
1
8
22
24
28
29
2
1
23
1
31
2
9
1
1
8
SUZUMAR
67
1
6
1
71
51
4﹡
1
0
19
1-1
14﹡: It is on the other side (outside) of transom

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Parts list of SUZUMAR inflatable boats (list 1-a)
Model
Parts NO.
(1*) Functions DS-225
SL DS-230 DS-265
Tube 1 Floatation 1 1 1
Super D-ring 2 Mooring/carrying 1 1 1
Mooring rope 3 Mooring 1 1 1
Large D-ring 4 Towing 2 2 2
Rubbing strake 5 Protection for tube 1 1 1
Lifeline 6 Holding for passenger on board 3 3 3
Oar lock 7 Locking oars 2 2 2
Oar stopper 8 Holding oars 2 2 2
Transom 9 Mounting motor 1 1 1
Lifting handle 10 Hand carrying 2
Data plate 11 Display technical data 1 1 1
Drain plug 12 Water inside boat to drain out 1 1 1
Motor pad 13 Locking/fastening motor 1 1 1
Serial no. plate 14 Identification 1 1 1
Eye nut 15 Davit 2 2 2
Seat patch 16 Holding seat 2 2 2
Valve 17 Inflation and deflation 3 5 5
Inflatable tube
Middle D-ring 18 Davit 2 2 2
Carry bag 19 Carry folded boats & parts 1 1 1
Seat 20
Seating while rowing 1 1 1
Oars 21
Rowing 2 2 2
Repair kit 22 Minor repair 1 1 1
Pressure gauge 23 Checking air pressure
Pump 24
Inflation/deflation 1 1 1
Owner’s manual 25 Instructions 1 1 1
Tank rest 26 Holding fuel tank 1 1
removable
inflatable floor 27 1 1
Aluminum floor 28
Stringer 29
Inflatable keel 1 1
wooden slats 5
Glass fiber hull
( fixed to tube)
Floor parts
Inflatable floor
( fixed to tube)
Strengthening boat bottom
(1*): refer to Drawing 1-1

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Parts list of SUZUMAR inflatable boats (list 1-b)
Model
Parts NO.
(1*) DS-290 DS-320 DS-360 DS-390 DS-420 DS-270
RIB DS-310
RIB DS-350
1FD
Tube 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Super D-ring 2 1 1 1 1 1
Mooring rope 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Large D-ring 4 2 2 2 2 2
Rubbing strake 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lifeline 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Oar lock 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Oar stopper 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Transom 9 1 1 1 1 1
Lifting handle 10 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
Data plate 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Drain plug 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Motor pad 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Serial no. plate 14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Eye nut 15 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
Seat patch 16 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 2
Valve 17 4 4 4 4 6 3 3 3
Inflatable tube
Middle D-ring 18 2 2 2 2 2
Carry bag 19 1 1
2 (2*) 2 (2*) 2 (2*) 2 (3*) 2 (3*) 2 (3*)
Seat 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Oars 21 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Repair kit 22 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pressure gauge 23
Pump 24 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Owner’s manual 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tank rest 26 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
removable
inflatable floor 27
Aluminum floor 28 1 1 1 1 1
Stringer 29 2 2 4 4 4
Inflatable keel 1 1 1 1 1
wooden slats
Glass fiber hull
( fixed to tube) 1 1 1
Floor parts
Inflatable floor
( fixed to tube)
2 (2*): one big bag for folded boat, one small for aluminum floors.
2 (3*): one big bag for folded boat, one small for parts(oars ,seat, repair kit, pump).

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Parts list of SUZUMAR inflatable boats (list 1-c)
Model
Parts NO.
(1*) DS-220
VIB DS-260
VIB DS-310
VIB DS-350
VIB DS-420
VIB DS-310
FD DS-420
FD
Tube 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Super D-ring 2 1 1 1 1 1
Mooring rope 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Large D-ring 4 2 2 2 2 2
Rubbing strake 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lifeline 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Oar lock 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Oar stopper 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Transom 9 1 1 1 1 1
Lifting handle 10 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
Data plate 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Drain plug 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Motor pad 13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Serial no. plate 14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Eye nut 15 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
Seat patch 16 2 2 4 4 4 2 4
Valve 17 5 5 5 5 7 3 3
Inflatable tube
Middle D-ring 18 2 2 2 2 2
Carry bag 19 1 1 1 1 1
2 (3*) 1
Seat 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
Oars 21 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Repair kit 22 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pressure gauge 23 1 1 1 1 1
Pump 24 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Owner’s manual 25 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tank rest 26 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
removable
inflatable floor 27
Aluminum floor 28
Stringer 29
Inflatable keel
wooden slats
Glass fiber hull
( fixed to tube) 1 1
Floor parts
Inflatable floor
( fixed to tube) 2 2 2 2 2

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1.3 Technical information
1.3.1 Key technical data is printed on the data plate at transom of every
boat.
1.3.2 Full technical data for SUZUMAR inflatable is listed below:
Technical data of SUZUMAR inflatable boats(2-a)
SUZUMAR
Model DS-225
SL DS-230 DS-265 DS-290 DS-320 DS-360 DS-390
SSL Model MX-225/0
SL MX-230/0
KIB MX-265/0
KIB MX-290/0
AL MX-320/0
AL MX-360/0
AL MX-390/0
AL
Floor type Inflatable
(removable
)
Inflatable
(removabl
e)
Inflatable
(removable) Aluminum
(removable) Aluminum
(removable) Aluminum
(removable) Aluminum
(removable)
Overall
length(cm) 225 228 270.5 289.5 318 356 379
Overall
width(cm) 134 133.5 153 154.5 154 173 173
Inner
length(cm) 146 135 171 182.5 208 238 254.5
Inner
width(cm) 61 60.5 67 67.5 67 81 81
Tube
diameter(cm) 35 36.5 42.5 42.5 43 45 45
No. of Air
chamber 3 3+2 ﹡
⑴3+2 ﹡⑴ 3 + 1﹡
⑵3 + 1﹡
⑵3 + 1﹡
⑵3 + 1﹡
⑵
Hull
weight(kg) 26.2 25.6 31.6 46.6 51.7 66.9 68.6
Max.
load(kg) 300 400 550 500 620 700 780
No. of
passengers 2.5﹡⑶ 2.5﹡⑶ 3.5﹡⑶ 4 4.5﹡⑶ 5 5.5﹡⑶
Max. motor
power (kw) 2.5 3.7 6 7.4 11.2 15 18.7
Max. motor
weight (kg) 24 40 55 55 60 60 83
112x58x29 112x58x29 122x58x33 122x58x33
Packing
size(cm) 103x57.5x28 106x58x3
2 112x58x33 102x63x17 101x64x17 111x74x17 117x79x20
Packing
weight (kg) 32.50 36.6 43.4 63.1 67.9 85.9 88.9
EN ISO
Standard 6185-1 6185-1 6185-2 6185-2 6185-2 6185-3 6185-3
Category
EC-Dir.
(94/25/EC)
amended by
2003/44/EC
C﹡⑷
GL register
no. x x
88.01.06
33-1 88.01.06
35-1 88.01.06
38-1 88.01.06
40-1 88.01.06
41-1
﹡⑴3 + 2: three chambers in tube plus inflatable keel and inflatable floor.
﹡⑵3 + 1: three chambers in tube plus inflatable keel.

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Technical data of SUZUMAR inflatable boats(2-b)
SUZUMAR
Model DS-420 DS-270
RIB DS-310
RIB DS-350/1
FD DS-220
VIB DS-260
VIB
SSL Model MX-420/1
AL MX-270/0
RIB MX-310/0
RIB MX-350/1
RIB MX-220/0
VIB MX-260/0
VIB
Floor type Aluminum
(removable) Glass fiber
(fixed) Glass fiber
(fixed) Glass fiber
(fixed) Inflatable
(fixed) Inflatable
(fixed)
Overall
length(cm) 418 268 309 348 221 256.5
Overall
width(cm) 201 154 152 176 136.5 157
Inner
length(cm) 308 188 220 250 135 159
Inner
width(cm) 95 70 70 79 60.5 67.5
Tube
diameter(cm) 53 41.5 42 47.5 37.5 42.5
No. of Air
chamber 5 + 1﹡
⑵3 3 3 5 5
Hull
weight(kg) 91 45.7 51.2 73 22.8 29.66
Max.
load(kg) 1000 510 600 600 415 610
No. of
passengers 7 3
3.5﹡⑶ 4 2.5﹡⑶ 3
Max. motor
power (kw) 23 7.4 11.2 18.4 3.6 6.0
Max. motor
weight (kg) 90 55 60 83 40 55
Packing
size(cm) 135x66x33
122x96x21 250x115x48 283x115x48 311x126x54
144x72x56 106.5x58.5x31.5 111.5x59x33.5
Packing
weight (kg) 123.3 77.05 88.66 117.85 33.33 41.06
EN ISO
Standard 6185-3 6185-2 6185-2 6185-2 6185-1 6185-2
Category
EC-Dir.
(94/25/EC)
amended by
2003/44/EC
C﹡⑷C﹡⑷
GL register
no.(CE 0098) 88.01.09
13 88.01.0645
-1 88.01.0646
-1 88.01.1098 x 88.01.0739
-1
* ⑶2.5 (3.5/4.5/5.5): the 0.5 indicate that in addition to the numbers of adults, one child can be added.
* ⑷C: Recreational Craft Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and
rivers where conditions up to, and including, wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to,
and including 2m may be experienced.

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Technical data of SUZUMAR inflatable boats(2-c)
SUZUMAR
Model DS-310
VIB DS-350
VIB DS-420
VIB DS-310 FD DS-420 FD
SSL
Model MX-310/0
VIB MX-350/0
VIB MX-420/0
VIB MX310/2
RIB MX-420/0 R
IB
Floor type Inflatable
(fixed) Inflatable
(fixed) Inflatable
(fixed) Glass fiber
(fixed) Glass fiber
(fixed)
Overall
length(cm) 310 356 418 308 425
Overall
width(cm) 156 172 201 154 212
Inner
length(cm) 213 238 288 229 342
Inner
width(cm) 68 82 95 70.5 118
Tube
diameter(c
m) 43.5 45 53 41.5 47
No. of Air
chamber 5 5 5 3 4
Hull
weight(kg) 31.46 43.37 61 58.4 190
Max.
load(kg) 620 900 1200 500 725
No. of
passenger
s 3.5﹡⑶ 5 7 4 8
Max.
motor
power (kw) 7.4 11.2 23 11.2 36.8
Max.
motor
weight (kg) 55 60 90 60 110
Packing
size(cm) 113x65x35 128x66x36 136x78x51 280x112x46 200x166x71
Packing
weight (kg) 42.48 56.91 84.60 98.85 305
EN ISO
Standard 6185-2 6185-2 6185-3 6185-2 6185-3
Category
EC-Dir.
(94/25/EC)
amended
by
2003/44/E
C
C﹡⑷
GL register
no.(CE
0098)
88.01.0740
-1 88.01.1039 88.01.0914 88.01.0911 88.01.1097

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1.4 Pump
1.4.1 The pump accompanied with boat is specially designed to inflate your boat
to its ideal working pressure and can help you avoid all problems related to
over pressure.
1.4.2 The pump’s suction function allows you to completely deflate the boat, so
that it can be folded and packed easily.
1.4.3 High pressure pump is supplied for DS-220/260/310/350/420VIB.
A. Normal use
Up to 0.20 bar / 2.9psi
B. High pressure use
Up to 0.8 bar / 11.6psi
A. Normal inflation up to pressure 0.35bar.[ A ]
B. High pressure inflation up to 0.80 bar without cap. [ B ]
1.4.4 Normal pump for DS-225/230/265/290/320/360/390/420,
DS270/310RIB and DS-310/350/420FD .
D
E
D.Inflation with hose on left adapter. [ D ]
E. Suction with hose on right adapter. [ E ]
1.5 Valve
Valve(s) is positioned on every tube, inflatable keel and inflatable floor. [17 in
1-1]
It is specially designed for inflation/deflation, and will keep your tube airtight.
a
b
1-3

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1.5.1 Inflation [ a in 1-3 ]
Turn the yellow button in center anti-clockwise 1/4 round, make sure
that the button comes up a little.
1.5.2 Deflation [ b in 1-3 ]
Press the yellow button in center down and turn it clockwise 1/4 round
to lock it from coming up.
2. Assembly
2.1 General information
Always inflate your boat with the pump supplied or designated by your supplier.
Warning!: Do not use a compressed air source (ex.: air compressor)
to inflate the boat. Over inflation may cause the seams
and/or fabric themselves to rupture.
Always use a pressure gauge to confirm you are making right working
pressures.The maximum inflation pressures for each part are:
0.25 bar for all tube chambers.
0.35 bar for keel (DS-230/265/290/320/360/390/420).
0.60 bar for removable inflatable floor (DS-230/265).
0.80 bar for fixed floors (DS-220/260/310/350/420VIB).
Depending on climate and operating conditions, the pressure may require
monitoring during boat use to maintain a correct inflation.
If the boat is inflated at sea level (low altitude) and is later brought to a high
altitude (i.e. for use in a mountain lake), the air pressure must be reduced to
working pressure to prevent over-inflation.
A boat inflated for 2 to 3 days may lose pressure and require re-inflation to
correct operating pressure.
When inflating, maintain a pressure balance between air chambers on tube to
prevent damage.
2.2 Preparation
2.2.1 Remove any sharp objects from flat surface where the boat will be
assembled and inflated.
2.2.2 Unfold and spread out the inflatable tube flat.
2.2.3 Turn the yellow push-button of every valve anti-clockwise, make sure
that the yellow button comes up slightly. [a in 1-3]
2.2.4 If the boat has not been inflated for more than 6 months or at its first
use, inflate it by attaching the foot pump to each of the valves, one at a
time, and when pumping, ensure that a balance of pressure between
the chambers is maintained until the boat has been fully inflated to their
required working pressures. After that, push the yellow button to allow
approximately ½ of the air to escape. [b in 1-3]

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2.2.5 If the boat has been inflated in last 6 months, attach foot pump to each
valve, one at a time, and add air to each chamber to ½ of their capacity.
Then continue assembling the boat as followings:
2.3 Assembly for DS-225SL
bar
D
S
-
2
2
5
S
L
bar bar
2-1
2.3.1 Before inflating the boat, make sure the wooden slats are in the middle
of bottom; Install the wooden seat.
2.3.2 Inflate each chamber of the tube to working pressure 0.25 bar
2.3.3 The boat can be deflated and rolled up with slates inside the boat, and
can be removed for cleaning or replacing
2.4 Assembly for DS-230/265
bar
D
S
-
2
3
0
/
2
6
5
bar
bar
bar
bar
2-2
2.4.1 Unfold and stretch out the inflatable floor over the bottom and keel of
the boat, edging it under the half-inflated tubes and wooden floor guard
on the transom. The valve should face upwards. The valve of the keel
should also be visual and usable through hole on the front of inflatable
floor
2.4.2 Inflate the floor up to ¾.
2.4.3 Install the wooden seat.
2.4.4 Finish inflating tube to its working pressure 0.25 bar
2.4.5 Finish inflating the floor to 0.60 bar.
2.4.6 Fully inflate the keel 0.35 bar.
2.4.7 Put oars onto the lock pins.
2.4.8 Check the working pressure on every valve with a pressure gauge and
close valve caps.
2.5 Assembly for DS-290/320/360/390/420
NOTE : a. Identifying numbers on floor boards must face upwards.
b. Valve of keel should be visual and usable through hole on

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floor no.○
1.
2
3
5
46
2-3
2.5.1 Insert floor board no.○
1onto bow of boat.
2.5.2 Insert floor board no.○
4under floor guard ○
5on transom ○
6of boat.
2.5.3 Insert floor board no.○
2into floor board No.○
1.
2.5.4 Insert floor board no.○
3into floor boards No.○
2and ○
4, press down until
flat.
2.5.5 Inflate the air chambers up to ¾ of their capacity.
2.5.6 Slide an oar between ground and bottom of the boat to rise up slightly
the sides of the floor boards. Attach side stringer. Repeat the
procedure on opposite side of the boat.
2-4
For boats DS-360 and DS-390 and DS-420 with four stringers, start
with one long, one short joiner on one side and with one short and one
long on the other side (asymmetric). [2-5]
DS-360/390/420
2-5
2.5.7 Install the wooden seat.
2.5.8 Finish inflating the air chambers on tube to pressure 0.25 bar, one after
the other in order to maintain equal amount of air. DO NOT inflate any
chamber to full capacity at one time.

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bar
bar
DS-290/320/360/390/420
bar
bar
2-6
2.5.9 Inflate the keel to pressure 0.35 bar.
2.5.10 Put oars onto the lock pin.
2.5.11 Check the working pressure on every valve with a pressure gauge and
close valve caps.
2.6 Assembly for DS-270/310RIB, DS-310/350/420FD
2.6.1 Install the GRP seat.
2.6.2 Finish inflating the air chambers on tube to pressure 0.25 bar.
bar
bar
DS-270/310 RIB,DS-310/350/420FD
bar
2-7
2.6.3 Put oars onto the lock pin.
2.6.4 Check the working pressure on every valve with a pressure gauge and
close valve caps.
2.6.5 For DS-310/350/420FD, a jockey seat can be installed as an option.
2.7 Assembly for DS-220/260/310/350/420VIB
bar
bar
DS-220/260/310/350/420 VIB
bar
bar
bar
2-8
2.7.1 Install the wooden seat.
2.7.2 Finish inflating the air chambers on tube and or seat to pressure 0.25
bar.
2.7.3 Finish inflating the inflatable floor to 0.80 bar.(Ref 1.4.3-B)
2.7.4 Put oars onto the lock pin.

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2.7.5 Check the working pressure on every valve with a pressure gauge and
close valve caps.
3. Operation
3.1 Aspects of environment protection
In case of oil and fuel leakage, or in polluted or dirty waters, clean or recuperate
the waste in a manner appropriate to the local environment.
Excessive noise and exhaust emission should be avoided.
Particular care should be used in the disposal of residues, e.g. of paint, paint
removing substances or other cleansing agents.
3.2 Safety instructions
BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS!
It is the responsibility of the boat's operator to know all laws applicable
to boats and to comply with those laws when equipping and operating
the boat.
Rules and regulations may vary depending on the following conditions:
the location of the boat's operation and the requirements of local
authorities; the use of the boat, the particular time of the day during
which the boat is being used, the conditions under which the boat is
being operated, and the size, speed, course, kind of boat (power, oars,
etc.) and mode of operation.
In addition to knowing and following the applicable laws, please note
the following:
3.2.1 Each passenger should wear the appropriate clothing and wear an
approved life-jacket.
3.2.2 Ensure that all basic equipment is on board the boat, including paddles
/oars, inflation pump and repair kit. Be aware of the possible necessity
of additional safety equipment.
3.2.3 A boat should not be operated by an individual under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
3.2.4 Weight must be distributed evenly. If your motor-equipped boat is
lightly loaded, do not accelerate suddenly. Stability and handling
problems can occur if the operator mishandles the craft.
3.2.5 The carrying capacity and the engine capacity and maximum weight
must not be exceeded.
3.2.6 Outboard motors are dangerous and can cause injury and death when
improperly operated. Never equip or operate your boat with a motor
which is not approved for use with the boat. Never approach at speed a

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swimmer in the water or allow a swimmer to approach the stern of the
boat while the engine is running.
3.2.7 Due attention should be given to winds and tides, which can change
and therefore affect fuel consumption.
3.2.8 When boating in unknown waters, it is always a wise precaution to
obtain local knowledge before setting out.
3.2.9 Always tell someone your time and place of departure, your proposed
route and the time you expect to return.
3.2.10 The display of navigation lights may be required. The user should
ensure that the boat should not be operated during darkness or other
hazardous weather conditions unless a correct navigational lighting has
been fitted and is operating properly.
3.2.11 Safety courses on boat handling are available in most countries from
national or local organisations. Operators should acquaint themselves
with the general rules of the waterways and the local water conditions
before taking a boat out.
3.2.12 On extended voyages due consideration must be given to safety
equipment such as flares, first aid kit, anchors, etc.
3.2.13 Wherever possible, wrecks, reefs, rocky coasts, sand banks and
shallow water are to be avoided or approached with precaution.
3.3 Loadings and passengers on board
3.3.1 Do not exceed the loading capacity and numbers of person indicated in
the date plate.
3.3.2 Each person in the boat should wear a life jacket (personal flotation
device).
3.3.3 Oars or paddles, and a repair kit should be carried on board for
emergencies.
3.3.4 The Max. Load capacity includes motor weight, passenger weight and
other loadings on board.
3.3.5 All passengers on board should be seat inside of the boat. Do not seat
on the inflatable tube.
3.3.6 All passengers on board should hold the life line or other fixed grabs on
boat.
3.3.7 All loads and passengers on board boat should be distributed evenly
for proper boat trim.
3.4 Operation A- rowing
3.4.1 Inflatable boats are equipped with oars and oar lock-pins; certain
models also come with a rowing-seat as standard. Ensure seat is
properly installed.
3.4.2 Install oars in lock-pins; attach lock-pin cap screws.
NOTE: DO NOT use oars as levers or other usage: they could break!

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3.4.3 Local water conditions must be taken into account before operating the
boat with oars or a small outboard motor. Boat power may not be
strong enough to overcome currents in tidal inlets, small channels or
shallows of shoal water regions.
3.5 Operation B- motoring with outboard engine
WARNING!:
DO NOT OVERPOWER AND EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE
MOTOR! Overpowering can result in severe handling and/or stability
problems with serious consequences.
USE A CIRCUIT BREAKER. This switch will stop the engine if, for any
reason, the operator pulls the cord. When the boat is being powered,
passengers should hold onto the lifeline in order to avoid falling overboard.
When operating the motor-powered boat alone, sit on the seat preferably.
Rapid acceleration should be avoided to prevent falling overboard backwards.
3.5.1 Regular checks should be made on motor attachment screws. Loose
screws will cause erratic boat operation and possibly the loss of your
outboard motor!
3.5.2 Read the manual carefully before assembling or operating the boat.
3.5.3 On board, check that the loads are not chafing or puncturing the boat
skin.
3.6 Towing/mooring
3.6.1 The inflatable MUST BE EMPTY i.e. all loadings and passengers
should be out of the boat when it is towed by another boat.
3.6.2 The towing line should be secured through the two Large D-rings [4 in
D-1] on each side of the inflatable. DS-270/310RIB can be towed by its
front eye nut.
3.6.3 The inflatable must be under constant supervision when it is being
towed.
3.6.4 Anchoring and mooring lines should be secured THROUGH the bow
handle. [Super D-ring, 2 in D-1]
WARNING: Always tow the boat by the side rings.
Do not tow the boat by bow handle.
3.7 Air chamber failure
Should an air chamber get punctured, shift the weight to the opposite side.
Prevent, as much as possible, further air leakage (by hand, or with webbing)
and immediately proceed to the nearest shore.
3.8 Beaching

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3.8.1 It is recommended not to use an engine when beaching. Do not drag
the boat across rocks, sand, gravel or on a pavement as damage to the
boat skin may result.
3.8.2 If the boat is to be temporarily left on a beach, part of the boat should
be left in the water so that the internal heat caused by exposure to
sunlight can escape and so that air pressure in the tubes can decrease.
3.8.3 Cover the boat to block direct exposure to sunlight if the boat is to be
removed from the water for an extended period of time.
4 Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use a vinyl preserving agent and waxes or cleaners
containing alcohol on fabric surfaces. Chemicals in such
agents will dry out the fabric.
4.1.1 Clean and rinse and your boat when possible, after each use.
4.1.2 For boats with removable floor (DS-230/265/290/320/360/390/420),
deflate each valve half and take out the floor and/or stringers. Inflate
the tube and/or floor to clean them separately.
4.1.3 For boats with fix inflatable floor(DS-220/260/310/350/420VIB), deflate
the floor to enable cleaning edges and corners between tube and floor.
4.1.4 At the end of a season, wash it out in soapy water or with washing-up
liquid. Rinse, let dry before you disassembly and fold up the boat.
4.2 Disassembly
NOTE: The boat should be clean and dry before rolling up for storage.
Remove any sand and debris.
4.2.1 Deflate the boat by pressings down fully the yellow button on every
valve and turn it clockwise 1/4 round to lock it open.
4.2.2 Remove the seat and oars.
4.2.3 For model DS-230/265, remove the inflatable floor.
For model DS-290/320/360/390/420:
a). Remove side joiners first.
b). Raise one of the middle floor boards. Start with the raised floor and
continue to remove bow and transom floor boards.
4.2.4 Put floor boards, side joiners, oars and seats into carrying bag.
4.2.5 Using the foot pump as a suction device, remove excess air from each
chamber.
4.2.6 With the boat now flat, tuck the tube where the oar locks are into the
boat. Roll up the boat from either end and place it in the carrying bag
along with the pump.
4.3 Storage

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4.3.1 After use, the boat and all components should be washed with a mild
soap and rinsed with fresh water. Dry all parts before storing in the
carrying bag. This will help prevent mould or mildew.
4.3.2 Wooden parts should be inspected for damage or deterioration.
Surface scratches or abrasions should be covered with a marine grade
varnish.
4.3.3 To keep the boat looking new, store the boat in a cool and dry place
and avoid excessive exposure to direct sunlight.
4.3.4 To avoid damaging the boat during storage, do not place heavy objects
on it.
5 Repair
5.1 Small tears, cuts and punctures
5.1.1 The repair of a small leak or puncture less than ½ inch (12.7 mm) can
be done with a round patch, 3 inches (76.2 mm) diameter, minimum.
5.1.2 Both patch and surface on the boat must be dry and free of dirt and
grease.
5.1.3 Apply 3 thin, even coats of adhesive to the surface of the boat and the
patch. Wait 5 minutes between each coat. After the 3rd coat, wait 10-
15 minutes before placing the patch on the boat skin.
5.1.4 Wait for at least 24 hours before re-inflating the boat.
5.2 Large repairs of fabric, seams and transom etc
For all large repairs it is recommended to return the boat to your dealer.
Contact him first, if possible.
6 Warranty policy
The two year guarantee only occurs on the condition that the warranty
registration card was returned 10 days following the data of purchase and
accompanied by a copy of the receipt/invoice.
6.1 We guarantee that each new inflatable boat and its accessories (hereinafter
to be referred to as the "product") is free from defects in material and
workmanship, but only when the sale has been made in a country to which
distribution is authorised by us.
6.2 This warranty applies only to defects in material and workmanship, it does not
apply to normal wear and tear, or to damage caused by:
1) Neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal or improper use or bad
assembly;

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2) Use of an accessory or part neither manufactured nor sold by us;
3) Participating in or preparing for races or other competitive activity;
4) Alteration or removal of parts.
5) Commercial use.
6) Improper protection against UV-light.
6.3 This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential costs or expenses
such as haul-out, launching, towing transport and storage charges, telephone
or rental charges of any type, inconvenience, waste of time or income losses,
or other consequential damages.
6.4 The customer must provide reasonable access to the product for warranty
service by delivering the product for inspection to a dealer authorised to
service the purchaser's product. If a purchaser cannot deliver the product to
such authorised dealer, the purchaser shall notify the company in writing. We
shall then arrange for the inspection and repair, provided such service is
covered under this warranty. The purchaser shall pay for all related transport
expenses and/or any other expenses associated with that service. Any
product or part shipped by the purchaser for inspection or repair must be
shipped with transportation charges prepaid.
6.5 Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing a defective part,
or at our discretion, refunding the purchase price or replacing such part or
parts as shall be necessary to remedy any malfunction resulting from defects
in material or workmanship as covered by this Warranty. We reserve the right
to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to
modify any product previously manufactured.
6.6 The Warranty Registration Card is the only valid registration identification.
Warranty claims will not be accepted without presentation of the Warranty
Registration Card.
6.7 The warranty card is on the last 4 pages (page W-1 to W-4) of this manual.

1. Allgemeine Informationen
1.1 Einleitung
Sehr geehrter Kunde,
Sie sind nun stolzer Besitzer eines SUZUMAR Schlauchbootes. Sie haben ein Boot
mit hoher Qualität erworben, das nach strengsten Regeln und
Sicherheitsbestimmungen gebaut wurde.
Jedes Boot hat eine Identifikations- oder Seriennummer (14 in Zeichnung 1-1), die
Sie am Bootsspiegel, außen rechts, auf dem Verpackungskarton und auf Ihrer
Garantiekarte ersehen können. Diese Nummer ist immer dieselbe. Bitte tragen Sie
das Modell und die Seriennummer ein:
Die Modell- und Seriennummer muss bei jeder Korrespondenz mit uns oder einer
autorisierten Servicestelle angegeben werden. Nur mit dieser Nummer können wir
Ihr Boot identifizieren um Ihnen die nötigen Informationen und den Service zu geben.
Die Spezifikationen und Informationen, die dieses Handbuch enthalten, dürfen ohne
jegliche Verpflichtungen modifiziert und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht werden.
Achten Sie darauf, dass das Handbuch immer gut auf Ihrem Boot aufgehoben wird
und bei einem eventuellen Verkauf dem neuen Besitzer mitgegeben wird.
Falls Sie Probleme oder Fragen zu Ihrem Boot haben, kontaktieren Sie Ihren
Lieferanten oder einen der SUZUMAR Händler.
Lesen Sie dieses Handbuch sorgfältig durch und vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie
alles verstanden haben und den Sicherheitsbestimmungen entsprechend umgehen
können.
Dieses Handbuch oder Teile daraus dürfen ohne Zustimmung des Verfassers nicht
kopiert oder veröffentlicht werden.
1.2 Lieferumfang
Bitte benützen Sie zum Öffnen der Verpackung keine scharfen Messer oder
andere scharfkantige Werkzeuge – Sie könnten Teile des Bootes beschädigen.
In der Verpackung sind folgende Teile vorhanden, die Sie in Abbildung 1-1, Liste
1-a und 1-b ersehen.
MODELL DS-
SERIEN Nr. CNSSL
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