Innova TWIST I User Manual page 8

Fabric
Care
lnflation -
Do
not over inflate the
boat. The proper pressure is
3
psi
(about as tight as a ripe
grapekuit).
Be careful to let air
out
of the tubes as they heat up in the sun,
especially
the
decks.
Overinflatlon can damago
your
boal
Use -
The
fabric is tough, but a little
precautiotr can extend
tlre
life of the boat indefinitely. Carry the boat instead of dragging
the boat at launclr
sites.
Avoid contact
with
sharp objects, suclt
as bamacles and rrails
irr
docks. Clean your feet of diil
and sand
before stepping into the
boat.
Take special care not
to
over
inflate the tubes, particularly the decks, and
let air out of
the
tubes as the air temperature rises or
when the tubes get warmed
by
direct
sunlight.
After Use/Storage
- Wash the boat of dirt and sand, and
dry
the
boat before
storing.
To
minimize
long{erm degradation
by
ultraviolet light, do not
store
in the
sun.
The boat can be slored
inflated, but
do not store the boat at maxinrum inflation pressure
lo avoid over irrflation should the air ternperature rise
in storage.
Cleaning
-
Wash only with soap and
water.
Do not use
any
solvents or petroleum-based cleaners as these may damage
the
rubber fabric.
Patching
-
Follow
the
detailed instructions
in
the
owner's
manual.
UV Protection
-
Althougli
the
Nitrylonrur
rubber used
on
lhe
boats
is
UV resistant,
all rubbcr conrpounds
are hanned
over
time by
sunlight. Some
anrount of protection against UV can
be
gained by
applying the product
"UVTech,"
a spray-on treatment
which
adds color depth
and luster
to the
fabric.
Unllke
"Armor-
All,'' "
UVTech"
cloes
not
adversely
affect
the
adhesion
of
repair patches.
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