RAVE Water Sports Equipment User Manual
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1. Waterboggan 3 5 amp 6 Owner s Manual i Eaval AWARNING USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH The 3 person tube is designed to carry no more than three persons or 510 Ibs The 5 person tube is designed to carry no more than five persons or 850 Ibs The 6 person tube is designed to carry no more than six persons or 1 020 Ibs Use a tow rope of at least 4 100 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling this tube and its riders Read Operator s Manual before use Do not remove warnings from the product Product Instructions and Warnings To reduce the risk of injury or death using this tube follow these guidelines Carefully read this manual and follow the instructions Teach anyone using your tube how to attach it to the rope how to ride it and how to maintain it Do not exceed the manufacturer s recommended number of riders for your particular tube Ifthe tube is designed for more than one person take extra precaution to avoid colliding with one another Never strap or attach anyone to the tube or cover Never put your feet or hands through the strapping of the towing system or handles Never wedge your hands or feet under the cover or between the cover and the tube Never attempt jumps or dangerous tricks with your tube If more than one tube is being towed avoid collisions with other tubes Scout the area before use to avoid any debris o2. alve to avoid loss of pressure Step 3 Attach a properly rated tow rope not included A WARNING DO NOT OVER INFLATE Use of an air compressor or over inflation can rupture the tube beyond repair thus voiding the warranty Cleaning and Storage When the inflatable product is not being used store it ina covered shaded area This will help protect it against ultraviolet UV rays and extend the life of the product Clean the inflatable completely with a mild soap and fresh water NEVER USE PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS OR SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING Product should be completely dry and remain dry while stored Roll the product loosely and place in a container preferably one that rodents can t chew through Secure the product to prevent unauthorized or unsupervised use Store in a cool dry location Do not store product directly on concrete surface Place mothballs around stored inflatable to keep mice and insects away RAVE Sports Raft Water Sports
3. on device Always wear a U S Coast Guard approved Type III PFD vest Never place wrists or feet through handles or towing harness Ensure tow rope is clear of all body parts prior to or during use Rider should keep feet out of the water Watercraft driver is responsible for the ride since the tube cannot be controlled by the rider Always have a person other than the driver observing the rider Watercraft driver should avoid excessive speed or sharp turns that might cause the tube to flip over abruptly resulting in serious injury to the rider Do not tow in shallow water or near shore docks pilings swimmers or other boats AWARNING Do not exceed the manufacturer s recommended number of riders for your particular tube Use a tow rope of at least 1 500 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling a single person 2 375 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling two people 3 350 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling three people 4 100 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling four people and 6 000 Ibs average tensile strength for pulling six people on an inflatable tube The tow rope should be at least 50 feet in length but not exceed 65 feet Do not operate watercraft or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read Operator s Manual before use Your equipment and your tow rope Inspect all equipment prior to use Check tube and attachment point and flotation device prior to each use Do not u
4. r obstacles that might present a safety hazard Know your own limits Stop when you are tired Act responsibly Be in good physical condition and cautious in your use of this or any other towable tube Check the rope and connectors for frays cuts sharp edges knots or wear before each use Discard rope if any such condition exists or if rope appears to be worn Such conditions may lead to breaks Do not use tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull riders Such an addition can break or stretch which may lead to injury of users or boat occupants The stress on the rope is different than the stress on the tube and will vary with the weight of the riders design and surface area of the tube Rope is subject to deterioration when exposed to direct sunlight The life of the product will be extended when stored away from sunlight The tow rope should be replaced when signs of deterioration appear indicated by the existence of discoloration wearing fraying or unraveling Do not add hardware or attachments that are not otherwise supplied by the manufacturer A WARNING USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH AWARNING Do not use at speeds that exceed the skill of the rider Boat speed should never exceed 20 mph for adults and 15 mph for children This product should never be used by children except under adult supervision This is not a personal flotati
5. se if damaged Always wear a U S Guard Type III PFD vest Ropes should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware designed for pulling Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment Tow ropes stretch during use If a rope breaks or is suddenly released it can snap back into the watercraft Warn all riders and occupants of the danger of the rope recoil When in the boat keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury Passengers can be hit or become entangled in the rope Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using Do not use tow rope if frayed knotted or damaged Replace when signs of excessive deterioration are indicated by discoloration broken filaments unraveling or other obvious signs of wear on the rope or hardware Use proper tow rope for the activity Ensure tow rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out or during use Keep persons and tow ropes away from propeller when engine is running even in neutral Should rope become entangled in propeller SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE When you ride Attempting land or dock starts can increase the risk of injury or death USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY ON WATER Always remove any slack in the rope between watercraft and rider before starting Sudden shock loads may cause injury to the rider or failure of rope resulting in snap back or breakage Do no
6. t ride in shallow water near shore pilings docks rafts swimmers other boats or other obstacles Such obstacles are examples of risks inherent to the sport The driver and rider must watch for and be able to stop or turn to avoid obstacles Always ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability Ride within your limits Follow instructions on tube for safe speed limits Do not ride over ramps or jumps Falling and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport Use a flag to signal to others that a rider is in the water Driver must use extra caution approaching fallen rider and keep eye contact on fallen rider at all times Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen rider Turn the engine off when people are getting in or out of the boat or while in the water near the boat Do not operate watercraft or ride under the influence of alcohol of drugs Inflating Your Waterboggan Step 1 Lay the Waterboggan on a flat surface Make sure there are no sharp objects under the product that might puncture the tube Step 2 Locate the three valve openings on the Waterboggan and inflate Inflate side stabilizer tubes first then the main tube To open valve depress stem and rotate clockwise To close valve depress stem and rotate counter clockwise CLos The valve stem should be in the depressed position while inflating Once inflation is complete remove the blower and quickly close the v
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