Mercury Marine 899197001 Boat User Manual


 
OPERATION
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e.Starting at one of the air valves, inflate each air chamber
in turn, inflating only a quarter of the way full. Repeat this
procedure to evenly fill the air chambers until the air
chambers are filled to the recommended air pressure of
0.24 bar (3.5 psi).
NOTE: Always be aware of the air pressure in the air chambers.
The air volume inside the air chambers will expand as the internal
air temperature rises; this will cause the air pressure to fluctuate
depending on water temperature and weather conditions. A boat
that is correctly inflated, may experience a drop in air pressure
and require additional air when temperatures decrease; or it may
become over inflated when in direct sunlight or as the
temperatures increase. This will require the air to be deflated until
the recommended air pressure is reached.
2. After inflation, install the valve caps tight (turn clockwise).
Drain Valve Operation
The inflatable boat will be fitted with one of two types of drain
valves. A slide drain valve or a plug drain valve.
c
d
e
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a
b
a - Slide drain valve
b - Plug drain valve
c - Open position
d - Closed position
e - Plug