Wintering - Storage - Zodiac OPEN 3.1 Eignerhandbuch

1.4 Maintenance of stainless steel
We use only top quality stainless steels, which are resistant to corrosion. However, salt water is a
harsh environment and maintenance is required to avoid corrosion.
NOTE:
1.5 Maintenance of the seats and marine plywood floor
Wash the seats and floor with soap and fresh water, and dry thoroughly.
Paints and varnishes not only are decorative elements, they also protect the materials. As soon as you
see flakes or scratches on the surface, have it repainted using polyurethane - based products.

2. WINTERING - STORAGE

When storing your boat, keep it in a clean and dry place that is not affected from major variations in
temperature and other damaging factors.
You may store the boat:
 Deflated and rolled up in its bag.
 Assembled and slightly inflated.
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MAINTENANCE
Stainless steel is not completely immune to corrosion and requires a
minimum of care and maintenance:
 Avoid contamination that results of contact with tools made of ferrous metal:
Use chromed tools.
 Avoid scoring its surface.
 Frequently wash with fresh water.
 If necessary, regenerate the protective film with an appropriate product (ask your
Dealer).
 For long term storage in the sun (especially in tropical regions), protect
your boat with a breathable canvass covering.
 RODENTS CHEW ON FABRIC INCLUDING INFLATABLE BOAT MATERIAL.
STORE AWAY FROM RODENTS.
 IF YOU CHOOSE TO STORE YOUR BOAT INFLATED, MAKE SURE YOU
DO NOT SUBJECT IT TO DEFORMATIONS.