Intex CHALLENGER 3 BOAT 2011 - Manual (Page 13)

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(98PO) "NMMA" BOAT W / MOTOR MOUNTING (TYPE I) ENGLISH 7.5”X10.3” 08/08/2010
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Disassembly and Storage
First clean your boat thoroughly following the Care and Maintenance instructions. Open all air valves
and deflate boat completely. Remove all the accessories from the boat; seats, fishing rod holders,
oars, gear pouch and battery pouch.
Fold the left and right chambers of the boat towards the middle of the floor. It is not necessary to
remove the slats to fold the boat. Fold the bow end twice to the middle of the boat tightly while forcing
out any remaining air; repeat this procedure for the stern. With two opposing folded sides, fold one end
over the other like closing a book. Replace all inflation valve caps. Your boat is ready for storage. Fold
the boat loosely and avoid sharp bends, corners and creases which can damage the boat.
Troubleshooting
If your boat appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the boat was inflated late in the day
with 32 °C (90 °F) air, that air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F) overnight. The cooler air exerts less
pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking for a leak:
• Take a good look at your boat from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely check over the
outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
• If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray
bottle, and spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles that will pinpoint the
location of the leak.
• Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the valve base.
Repairs
Through constant use you may occasionally puncture your boat. Most leaks only take a few minutes to
repair. Your boat comes with a repair kit, and additional repair supplies can be ordered from Intex
Consumer Service or from our website.
First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of the leak. Thoroughly clean the
area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1.5 cm
(1/2”). Round off the edges, and place over the damaged area. Using a pencil, trace the outline of the
patch lightly. Apply adhesive to the underneath side of the patch and around the area to be repaired.
Coat the affected area lightly but completely with glue.
Place the patch on the damaged area and press down firmly. You may want to use a weight on top to
keep it in place. Allow 12 hours for repair to dry. After patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for
a complete seal (dry 4 hours).