Intex EXPLORER K2 KAYAK User Manual

(94PO) "NMMA" KAYAK ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” 04/23/2013

INTEX® OWNER’S MANUAL

INFLATABLE KAYAK

IMPORTANT

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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

Due to a policy of continuous product improvement, Intex reserves the right to change specifications and

appearance, which may result in updates to the instruction manual, without notice.

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©2013 Intex Marketing Ltd. - Intex Development Co. Ltd. - Intex Trading Ltd. - Intex Recreation Corp.
All rights reserved/Tous droits réservés/Todos los derechos reservados/Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................5

INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................6

HOW TO USE BOSTON VALVE.....................................................................................................6

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SEAT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................6

PADDLE ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................7

SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................7-8

CARE AND MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................8

DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE.....................................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................9

REPAIRS.........................................................................................................................................9

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Introduction

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains
details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and
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 KAYAK’S HULL IN THE FOLLOWING BOX:

HIN:

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Manufacture’s Certification

Our kayaks comply with ISO 6185 standard established by the International Organization for

Standardization.

NMMA (FOR USA ONLY) certification means that the kayak, 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

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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.

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

reference.

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Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions on this Manual.

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Inflatable kayaks intended for beach use, short-time and short-distance cruising.

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Never navigate alone. Beware of offshore winds and currents.

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

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

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

maximum stability.

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Distribute the weight of passengers, gear, tackle box, and accessories so that the kayak sits

level fore (front) to aft (back) and side-to-side.

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

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Adults should inflate the chambers in numbered sequence.

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

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

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