Intex CHALLENGER 3 BOAT User Manual

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INTEX®OWNER’S MANUAL

INFLATABLE BOAT

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IMPORTANT

THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ IT THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT AND

KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT!

DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE

To purchase parts and accessories or to obtain non-technical assistance,

Visit www.intexcorp.com

For technical assistance and missing parts call us toll-free (for U.S. and Canadian Residents):

1-800-234-6839

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Pacific Time

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................3

MANUFACTURE’S CERTIFICATION..............................................................................................3

WARNING.......................................................................................................................................3

MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION....................................................................................4

DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................5-7

INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................8

HOW TO USE BOSTON VALVE.....................................................................................................8

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FISHING ROD HOLDER USE........................................................................................................9

SEAT INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................9

OAR ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................9-10

GRAB LINE INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................11

ACCESSORY LINE INSTALLATION..............................................................................................11

SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................11-12

CARE AND MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................12

DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE...................................................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................13

REPAIRS.......................................................................................................................................13

CONTACT OFFICE LIST............................................................................................................ ..14

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Introduction

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains

etails of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and

d maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.

If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea school, or competent instructors.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU SELL THE CRAFT. RECORD THE "HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER" (HIN) WHICH IS PRINTED ON THE BOAT'S HULL IN THE FOLLOWING BOX:

HIN: ________________________

Manufacture’s Certification

For boats between and including 2.5 and 24 meters hull length, a CE (FOR EUROPE ONLY) mark means that the boat complies with European Directives for Recreational Craft 94/25/EC and 2003/44/EC as published by the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 6185.

NMMA (FOR USA ONLY) certification means that the boat, sold in the United States, has been judged by the National Marine Manufacture’s Association to be in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended practices.

WARNING

• This is not a life saving device. Use only under competent supervision. Never allow diving into this product. Never leave in or near the water when not in use. Never tow from any vehicle.

• Read the complete Owner’s Manual before use and store this Manual in a safe place for future

reference.

• Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions on this Manual.

• Inflatable boats capable of taking an outboard motor. Motors are not to exceed the maximum

recommended power and weight.

• Read the instruction of outboard motor for correct installation and operation.

• Never navigate alone. Beware of offshore winds and currents.

• Do not exceed the maximum recommended capacities. Overloading violates regulations.

• Everyone on board must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).

• Use caution when stepping or climbing aboard the boat. Step into the center of the boat for

maximum stability.

• Distribute the weight of passengers, gear, tackle box, and accessories so that the boat sits level fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.

• Do not use your boat if you suspect a puncture or leak.

• Adults should inflate the chambers in numbered sequence.

• Not for white water rafting or any other extreme sports activities.

• Follow these rules to avoid drowning, paralysis or other serious injuries.

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Manufacturer’s Recommendation

The total number of persons, motor power and total weight shall not exceed the limits printed on the boat.

lease refer to the boat's hull label for the actual values of your boat. See Table A.

TABLE A

MODEL TYPE

CHALLENGER 3a

CHALLENGER 4a

SEAHAWK 2

SEAHAWK 3

SEAHAWK 4

EXCURSION 2

EXCURSION 3

EXCURSION 4

EXCURSION 5

SEAHAWK II

MARINER 4

68369

68371

68346

68349

68350

68318

68319

68324

68325

68377

68376

2.95

3.51

2.36

2.95

3.51

2.41

2.62

3.15

3.66

2.97

3.28

1.37

1.45

1.14

1.37

1.45

1.57

1.65

1.68

1.27

1.45

1.5

255

340

200

300

400

200

300

400

455

300

400

bar (psi)

0.035 (0.5)

0.069 (1.00)

0.080 (1.14)

Unladen Craft Weight

BOAT LABEL FORMAT

ISO 6185 PART 1 TYPE

Do not overinflate or use high pressure air

ompressor to inflate.

dults should inflate the chambers with cold air in

umbered sequence.

n Use the enclosed ruler to check while inflating.

Nicht zu stark aufblasen und keinen Kompressor zum Aufblasen verwenden. Erwachsene sollten die kammern in der angegebenen Reihenfolge mit kalter luft aufblasen. Verwenden Sie das belgefügte Meßgerät um die korrekte Füllung zu überprüfen.

Ne pas surgonfler. Ne pas utiliser de compresseur pour le gonflage. Le gonflage doit être effectué par un adulte avec de l'air froid en suivant les étapes suivantes. Utiliser la règle jointe pour ajuster le gonglage de la chambre à air principale.

CN-XEE

CATEGORY D

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BY INTEX

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

AXIMUM-KAPAZITÃT

M CAPACITÉS MAXIMUM

MAXIMUM POWER MAXIMUM MOTORKRAFT

UISSANCE MAXIMUM

ERSONS

P PERSONEN PERSONNES

MANUFACTURER HERSTELLER FABRICANT

MODEL MODELL MODÈLE

RECOMMENDED WORKING PRESSURE FOR EACH CHAMBER

EMPFOHLENE ARBEITENDE DRUCK FÜR JEDE LUFTKAMMER

RECOMMANDÉ FONCTIONNEL PRESSION POUR CHAQUE CHAMBRE À AIR

+ + = ___ Kg ( ___ Lbs)

___kW (___HP) / ___Kg (___Lbs)

= ___

____________________

= ___ bar ( ___ psi)

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES PERSONS OR ____kg (___Lbs)

____ POUNDS, PERSONS, GEAR, ENGINE

____

DESIGN COMPLIANCE WITH NMMA REQUIREMENTS BELOW IS VERIFIED.

MFGR. RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCTION CONTROL

LOAD CAPACITY

BASIC FLOTATION National Marine Manufacturers Association

___Kg ( ___ Lbs) MAX.

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ISO-6185 boat design category (certain models). CE mark (for Europe only) (certain models).

Europe hull identification number (HIN). USA hull identification number (HIN).

Manufacturer’s recommended maximum load capacity. Maximum person’s capacity.

Manufacturer’s name and country of origin. Model name and number.

Manufacturer’s recommended working pressure. NMMA (for USA only) certification means that the boat, sold in the United States, has been judged by

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the National Marine Manufacture’s Association to be in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and recommended practices.

Maximum motor power and motor weight.

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Description Challenger Series

Challenger 3a

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Seahawk Series Seahawk

Seahawk 2

Challenger 4a

" " - Recommended seating arrangement of the occupants.

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72946

Seahawk 3

1110

Seahawk 4

" " - Recommended seating arrangement of the occupants.

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