Tributary Tango User manual

TANGO OWNER’S MANUAL

ALWAYS WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED FLOTATION DEVICE

WHEN PADDLE BOARDING.

Know the limits of your abilities and the limits of your equipment.

Changes in air temperature and elevation may cause the air inside the Tango

to expand which could cause the board to burst. Always release some air when

these conditions occur.

Never leave your board under full pressure sitting in direct sunlight when it is

out of the water.

This owner’s manual will help you with initial set-up of your new SUP, maintenance tips, and cover simple ﬁeld repair.

Items needed:

BEFORE YOU BEGIN,

Check for damaged or missing parts.

1 - Tango 1 - Large Fin

2 - Small Fins

1 - Large Fin

2 - Small Fins

1 - SUP bag 1 - SUP pump

Tango

Inﬂated Tango

1. Unscrew the dust cap from the valve.

2. Turn the valve stem 1/4 turn. This positions the valve stem in the up and closed position.

Having the valve stem in the closed position allows air to be pumped into the chamber and

will prevent the air from escaping.

3. Connect the vinyl valve adapter to the pump hose.

4. Slide the vinyl tube adapter into the valve for a tight friction ﬁt.

5. Inﬂate the board chamber to 8 psi, or when the pressure release valve starts to release air.

This pressure will not allow much deﬂection.

1. Slide the ﬁn back into the ﬁn base.

2. Lock the ﬁn in place with the pin.

3. You can use any ﬁn conﬁguration you

would like. Standard is the large ﬁn in the

center, and the small ﬁns on the side.

1 - Repair kit

1 - Green PVC

1 - Gray PVC

1 - Urethane coated nylon

1 - Vinyl tubing valve adapter

3 - Tear-aid type A patches

1 - Sand paper

2 - Alcohol prep pads

Inﬂation

Fin Installation

Vinyl tube valve adapter

Pump

If an electric pump is used for initial inﬂation, a high pressure hand pump must be used

to top off the board to full pressure.

1. The Tango is design to take a little water into the ﬂoor pocket for extra stability. When done SUPing, elevate the nose of the

SUP to allow the extra water to drain.

2. Release the ﬁns.

3. To deﬂate the board, push down and turn the valve stem 1/4 turn. This positions the valve stem in the down or open posi-

tion. Having the valve stem in the open position allows air to escape from the chamber.

4. Roll the Tango towards the valve.

5. Place the Tango, ﬁns, and SUP pump in the bag.

Rolling & Storage

Your SUP is constructed with high quality materials and superior workmanship, however, as with all outdoor equipment, proper

cleaning and maintenance will extend the life and performance of the product.

To keep your board performing at its best, please following these simple instructions.

• Do not set your board on sharp objects.

• Do not over inﬂate your board.

• Keep the zippers clean.

• Clean the board with soap and water only.

• Allow the board to dry before rolling.

• After using your board in salt water, thoroughly rinse with fresh water.

Deck seems kinked after being rolled.

• The Tango comes with an extra ridged deck plate for more comfortable standing. Simply inﬂate and allows the deck

plate to relax into place.

Valve does not retain air when pump is removed.

• Be sure the valve stem is in the up and 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 valve with a cotton swab and

denatured alcohol.

• Tighten valve if necessary.

Board becomes soft after inﬂation.

• Top off air pressure in the cold water to counter thermal contraction.

• Make sure the valve is functioning correctly, with no signs of leaking.

• Find the hole in the AIREcell and patch with the Tear Aid patch.

Zipper is difﬁcult to operate.

• Use a combination of soap, water and an old toothbrush to clean the zipper.

Tear Aid patch does not stick to the AIREcell.

• Make sure the area to be patched is dry and clean. Use the alcohol pads to prep the area.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Basic Troubleshooting

Items Needed:

Rag

Type A adhesive patch

Alcohol prep pad

1. For most repairs, the AIREcell does not need to be removed completely.

2. Locate the hole in the board and access that area of the AIREcell and outer skin by opening the zipper.

3. Using a rag, dry the area to be worked on.

4. Clean the area with alcohol prep pad and let the area air dry.

5. Peel backing paper off Type A adhesive patch and apply patch over punctured area. (See Tear Aid instruction sheet for more

details.)

6. Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely, without bubbles.

1. Use the baseball stitch to repair cuts on the outer skin.

2. Each stitch for the baseball stitch starts at the BACK and comes through to the FRONT.

Items Needed:

Repair needle

Repair thread

If you have a major rip or tear in your board that is beyond your abilities to repair, please contact AIRE at 844-243-2473 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. Please ship the boat with a service that provides a tracking number.

What this warranty covers: The three (3) year warranty covers retail purchases on the Tango Stand Up Paddle Board against defects in materials,

workmanship and user damage. This warranty covers the fabric, D-ring patches, AIREcells, valves and zippers to be functional and water worthy with the

following stipulations:

This warranty can be void if the Stand Up Paddle Board is structurally altered, used commercially or is subject to stress beyond the physical limits of the

fabric and/or accessories.

This warranty does not cover: This warranty does not cover damage caused by normal use, cosmetic wear, abrasion, ﬁns, deck pads, excessive UV

damage, abnormal abuse, neglect and/or inappropriate storage.

The period of coverage: The SUP is covered from the original purchase date for a period of three years. When original proof of purchase is not available or

if a warranty card was never submitted the date of manufacturing will be used.

Disclaimer:

AIRE is not liable for any injury or mishap sustained by the use of any AIRE or Tributary product. The user acknowledges inherent risks and waives any

and all claims against AIRE, Inc. and any of its agents.