Mambo™
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Product instructions and warnings.................................. 3
Water sports safety code.................................................. 7
Inflating instructions........................................................ 10
Towing recommendations............................................... 11
Troubleshooting............................................................... 11
Cleaning and storage....................................................... 11
Repairs.............................................................................. 12
Water sports can be safe and fun for all levels of
enthusiasts. The Owner’s Manual is presented to enhance
your enjoyment of the sport. It is intended to alert you to
some of the potentially dangerous conditions that can
arise in all water sports.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording,
or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from
the publisher. Requests should be mailed to RAVE Sports 3325 Labore Road, Saint
Paul, Minn 55110.
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W A R N I N G
USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF TUBING
INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF INJURY OR
DEATH.
1. This tube is designed to carry no more than three
persons or 510 lbs.
2. Use a tow rope of at least 3,350 lbs. average tensile
strength for pulling this tube and its riders.
3. Read Owner’s Manual before use. Do not remove
warning.
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.
• Only use your tube with a responsible watercraft operator
who knows how to operate a watercraft properly.
• Take all reasonable precautions in the use and operation of
your tube and boat.
• 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
• If the 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
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Product Instructions and Warnings (continued)
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 or 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, wear,
fraying or unraveling.
• Do not add hardware or attachments that are not otherwise
supplied by the manufacturer.
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W A R N I N G
USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF
TUBING INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF
INJURY OR DEATH.
W A R N I N G
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 flotation 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 which might cause the tube to flip over
abruptly, resulting in serious injury to the rider.
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