Maintenance; General Maintenance; Repairs; Winter) Storage - TALAMEX QLS200 Handbuch

6.

Maintenance

6.1

General maintenance

Cleaners
Cleaners special for inflatable boats, should be used
only and not discharged into waterways. Never mix
cleaners and be sure to use plenty of ventilation in
enclosed area. DO NOT use strong detergents,
solvents or products, which contain phosphates,
chlorine, solvents, non-biodegradable or petroleum
based products. Cleaning your Talamex boat can best
be done using special cleaner for inflatable boats.
IMPORTANT: Waxes or cleaners containing
alcohol or hydrocarbons SHOULD NOT BE USED
on the boat fabric. These products will prematurely
dry out or damage the boat fabric.
IMPORTANT: Wash boat with fresh water after use
of soap and cleaners.
6.2

Repairs

If you have any damage to your Talamex inflatable
boat, it is strongly advised to go to your Talamex
Boat dealer for the reparation.
If the damage is a small puncture you can use the
material you find in the repair kit.
Larger areas or if patch will overlap a seam should
be patched by a professional repair technician at an
inflatable repair station. Contact your local Talamex
dealer for the nearest inflatable repair station.
Loss of air pressure
If the boat loses air pressure, first check the valves.
Use a plant sprayer to spray a mix of water and
soap on and around the valves. If you see air
bubbles around the valves, please take the
following steps:
•
Take the valve key out of your repair kit.
•
Put the valve key into the valve and turn the key
clockwise and check for air bubbles again.
•
If the valve still leaks, take back of valve in your
hand and turn the valve stem with the key to the
left (anti-clockwise) and take out the valve stem.
•
Inspect the valve on damage.
•
If there is any damage (see warranty conditions
point 7), take the defective valve to your selling
dealer.
•
Reinstall and lubricate valve stem with silicone
or soapy water solution to ease installation.
•
In case of persistent air leakage, contact your
dealer and check warranty conditions.
Talamex inflatable boats – User's manual
PVC repairs
For the best results when gluing, the relative
humidity should be less than 60%, ambient air
temperature should be between 18 °C to 25 °C (65 °F
to 77 °F) and not in direct sunlight.
In general, work as follows:
•
Cut out a patch large enough to overlap the
damaged area by 30 mm from all sides.
•
Centre the overlapping patch over the damaged
area and trace with a pencil the outline of the
patch.
•
Clean the surroundings of the puncture and the
patch.
•
Apply two thin layers of adhesive using a short
bristle brush, in a circular pattern on both the
backside of the patch and the patch area on the
boat. Allow the first layer to dry completely
(approximately 15 minutes) before applying the
second layer. The second layer should dry until
tacky, then apply the patch to the prepared area
and press down firmly. Using a smooth object
(the back of a tablespoon works well), force out
any air bubbles that may have been trapped
under the patch, working from the center of the
patch to the outside.
•
Wait 24 hours before you inflate the boat again.
Consult your local dealer when experiencing
problems.
6.3

(Winter) Storage

IMPORTANT: To prevent hull or tube discoloration
from marine growth or polluted waters, DO NOT
store boat in the water for extended periods of time.
1. After use, the boat and all components should be
washed and rinsed with fresh water. Dry all parts
before storage in the carrying bag. This will help
prevent mold or mildew.
2. The transom should be inspected for damage or
deterioration of the finish. Scratches or abrasions
should be refinished with a marine grade varnish.
3. To keep the boat looking new, store the boat in a
cool dry area and avoid excess exposure to direct sun
light.
4. An accessory cover is available to cover and
protect your boat during storage.
5. If you store your boat for a longer period do not
keep the boat in the delivered boat bag.
To avoid damaging the boat during storage, do not
place heavy objects on the boat.
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