2288 W Commodore Way, Suite 120 Seattle, WA 98199 USA Phone: 1 800-686-8592 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.currentdrives.com User’s Guide Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 WELCOME ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2 RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT..... 2 3 WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... 4 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES: .......................................................................................................................................... 4 WEATHER CONDITION & LOCATION WARNINGS: ................................................................................................... 5 PRODUCT FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 5 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................... 7 GENERAL SET-UP.............................................................................................................................. 7 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 INFLATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 CENTER FIN INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................... 8 DEFLATION....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 GENERAL PADDLING INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 9 6.1 6.2 7 PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 9 HOW TO USE .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 10 7.1 7.2 DETECTION OF LEAKS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 10 CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 10 8 ADDITIONAL RESCOURCES...........................................................................................................11 9 LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 12 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Welcome Thank you for your purchase of a Current Drives Inflatable Stand-up Paddleboard. We take pride in bringing you a quality product that will offer you years of enjoyment. The Current Drives Inflatable gives you the performance of a solid board, with the convenience and versatility of an inflatable board. The genuine drop stitch material and durable 1000D PVC cover create a super strong and rigid board and the attachment points and available accessories make the Current Drives Inflatable one of the most versatile personal watercrafts on the market. This manual contains details of the product, its equipment, and information on its operation and maintenance. Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the inflatable before using it in order to ensure safe use and prevent tragic accidents. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient paddleboard information source. The warnings below are advisories relative to various types of situations. Please observe them. 2 RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund. Release and Waiver of Claims Agreement In consideration of your use of this product, you hereby agree to the following statements to the fullest extent permitted by law: 2 1. To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Current Drives LLC, or any of its agents, resulting from use of this product and any of its components; and 2. To release Current Drives LLC. or any of its agents from any and all liability from any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Current Drives LLC. or any of its agents, in the design or manufacture of this product. Arbitration In further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims, which you believe you may have against Current Drives LLC., or any of its agents, arising from the use of any of the equipment. The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim ﬁrst arose. Further, the arbitration shall be held in Seattle, Washington unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties. The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. Binding Effect of Agreement In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives. Entire Agreement In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in this agreement and Current Drives User’s Guide. Assumption of Risk By purchasing, using and assembling this product, you are agreeing to: 1. Be bound to the terms set forth below; and 2. Require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms. If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product before use for a full refund. Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which can result in serious personal injury and death. In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment. The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by abiding to the Warning and Safety Precautions listed in this User Guide and using common sense. 3 3 WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3.1 General Warnings It is the owner’s responsibility to read this User Manual and instruct all users in the safe operation of these products. By inflating these products you hereby agree to the Release of Liability, Claim Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Agreement in this manual. Please read this User Manual prior to inflating and using these products and keep for future reference. 1. Stand-up Paddling is a dangerous sport. Use of this product exposes the user to unexpected risks, dangers and hazards. 2. Always use extreme caution when using this product. Never act in a careless manner when using this product. Misuse of this product may result in serious injury or death. 3. Only use this product if you are in good physical health, and know how to swim. 4. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product. 5. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a legal guardian read these warnings and safety precautions. Do not use this product without adult supervision. 6. Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications. 3.2 Important Safety Rules: 1. Before using this product, the user should take lessons from a certified instruction school. This product should not be used by anyone who is not experienced with stand-up paddling. 2. Always wear a Coast Guard Approved personal flotation device when using this product. This product is not a personal flotation device. 3. Never use this product without a proper surf leash. A loose stand-up board in the water is extremely dangerous to you, and everyone around you. Failure to use a surf leash may result in serious injury or death. 4. Examine your surf leash after each use, and replace it if you see any sign of wear. 5. Always wear a helmet and booties when using this product. 4 6. Always paddle with an experienced partner when using this product. 3.3 Weather Condition & Location Warnings: 1. Always observe Coast Guard rules and regulations when using this product. 2. Never use this product in offshore wind conditions. 3. Never use this product in more than 10 knots of wind. Using this product in windy conditions may result in serious injury or death. 4. Use caution when carrying this product. Carrying the board in windy conditions may result in serious injury to yourself and others around you. 5. Never use this product in thunderstorms and lightning conditions. 6. Never use this product in conditions that are beyond your ability (such as, but not limited to, high surf, riptides, currents, or river rapids). 7. Never use this product near other boat traffic, or watercrafts. 8. Never use this product near crowded beaches or waters NOTES (Use this section to record important information for review) 5 4 PRODUCT FEATURES Figure 1: Main product features 6 4.1 Included Accessories o o o o Adjustable 2-piece paddle High pressure floor pump Carrying backpack Patch kit o Inflation hose and gauge Additional optional accessories may be included based on added accessories and/or upgrades. Figure 2: Standard accessories included with each board 5 GENERAL SET-UP 5.1 Inflation 1) To inflate, open the cap by turning it counter clockwise. Check and make sure the spring loaded pin is not depressed and locked in the open position. To verify that the valve is not open, push the pin down and turn it clock wise. If the pin stays down, you have now opened that valve. To close it, turn the pin counter clockwise so it springs back up. Now the valve is closed. All inflation is done in the LOCKED position and deflation is done in the OPEN position. To attach the pump hose to the high pressure valve, use the appropriate nozzles and fittings which are supplied with the high pressure pump. Push the fitting into the valve and turn clock wise to lock it. 2) Inflate the board to between 8 and 14 PSI (0.55-0.965 bar) depending on your preference. Do not exceed 14 PSI (0.965 bar) Maximum air pressure. Please check pressure with supplied pressure gauge and do not use air compressor for inflation. After inflation disconnect the hose from the valve and close the valve with the cap. Please note: The valve won’t be airtight until the valve is closed with the valve cap. 3) If you need to decrease the pressure deflate until you reach the recommended pressure. If you need to increase the pressure, inflate until you reach the recommended pressure of 8 to 14 PSI (0.55-0.965 bar) 7 5.2 Center Fin Installation Installation steps: 1) Slide fin base into fin box 2) Slide fin all the way to the back of the fin box 3) Insert the fin retention pin through the slot Figure 3: Center fin before installation 5.3 Deflation 1) Remove all accessories including removable center fin. Side bite fins are permanently attached and should not be tampered with. 2) Clear any water or fragments out from around the valve area before removing valve cover. 3) Press down on the valve pin to let air out of the SUP. Once air starts to release you can press the valve pin in all the way and turn it clockwise to the open locked position. If the pin stays down without pushing down and the board is collapsing, you have opened the valve. 4) To fold up your inflatable paddle board first make sure the valve is still in the open position and then begin to fold/roll the board up from the tail to the nose. When you have finished rolling it up, place the black carrying strap around the board to keep it from unraveling. Figure 4: Board properly rolled up and deflated 8 6 GENERAL PADDLING INFORMATION 6.1 Pre-ride Safety Check List • • • • • • • • • Always paddle with others. Always wear a leash attaching you to the board. Wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device Always wear protective clothing. Always paddle in safe conditions. Be aware of changing weather conditions. Avoid paddling in off shore wind or windy conditions. Do not exceed your paddling ability; be aware of your limitations. DO NOT use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to or while using this product. 6.2 How to Use  Assume a relaxed stance with your feet positioned approximately shoulder width apart. Knees slightly bent in a relaxed upright stance, with your shoulders back and looking straight ahead.  Place your top hand on end of handle and your bottom hand approximately 24” down shaft of paddle. Paddle in a comfortable forward motion, with arms a little bent.  To turn left proceed to paddle on the right hand side of the board and to turn right proceed to paddle on the left hand side of the board.  The correct paddle position has the blade of the paddle in the following orientation: 9 7 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 Detection of Leaks and Repair Instructions Your new stand up paddleboard is made from a durable PVC material. If a tear or puncture does occur, PVC is very easy to repair. Repairs are easily done with your included patch kit. Read the following paragraphs for leak detection and repair tips. Leak detection If you are experiencing a loss of air pressure, not caused by colder temperatures or storage time, you need to check the board for leaks, starting with the valve location. We recommend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle to use as an aid for checking for leaks. Spray around the valve. If you see bubbles forming, check your valve seating and base and be sure the valve insert is screwed tight. Check that the valve pin is in the fully up position and the valve is free from any debris keeping the pin from fully closing. If you continue to have problems you may need to order a new valve. The valve can be tightened or removed and replaced with the valve wrench tool that comes with the SUP. If the board is losing air and it is not in the valve location, you probably have a small hole. Small holes can be repaired easily. Spray around the board until air bubbles become visible then mark the location of the leak. If you do not ﬁnd air bubbles, inﬂate the board to maximum pressure and try to listen for leaks. Repairs Your SUP comes with a repair kit as standard equipment. Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1/2”, and round edges of patch. Apply a thin layer of adhesive (not included) to the underside of the patch and on the area to be repaired on the SUP. Too much glue will interfere with a proper adhesion. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then place patch over the hole. Use a weight of some kind to apply 3-5 lbs. of pressure for 12-24 hours. Once adhesive has cured, apply a small amount of glue around the outside of the patch to seal the edge. Allow for a complete curing time of 24 hours before inflating the board. 7.2 Cleaning and Storage When storing your Current Drives Inflatable Paddle Board, avoid storing in direct sunlight or in harsh weather conditions and follow the following tips to prolong the life of your board: • Before storing, hose off the SUP and let it dry completely to prevent mildew buildup. 10 • Do not use harsh chemicals for cleaning. Most dirt can be removed with a mild soap and fresh water. Rinse it thoroughly making sure to remove any residues of salt if used in salt water. Use a mild soapy solution, do not use detergents or any type of silicone based products. • Storage of the SUP can be inﬂated or deﬂated. If you choose to deﬂate the board, it is recommend that you store it in the storage bag that came with the SUP. • If storing the SUP outdoors, Keep it off the ground and covered with a tarp to prevent exposure to the elements. • Hanging the SUP is not recommend. • Do not store in extreme hot or cold conditions. 8 ADDITIONAL RESCOURCES Please visit the following links on the internet to watch our demonstration video prior to unpacking and use of your Current Drives I-SUP. This video provides users with additional instruction and demonstration to help optimize your experience with our products. If you have trouble finding these instructional videos please contact Current Drives LLC. at 1 800-686-8592 for assistance. https://www.currentdrives.com/videos.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3E_tUjeQGQ 11 9 LIMITED WARRANTY Covered Product: Current Drives Inflatable Paddle Board Model: ISUP Warranty Coverage Current Drives LLC warrants the Covered Product to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to the original buyer (only or and each successive buyer within the warranty period). Within the period of this warranty, Current Drives LLC will repair or replace, free of charge; any part proving defective in material or workmanship. All warranty repairs and service must be performed by an authorized Current Drives LLC technician, or at an authorized Current Drives LLC service facility. This warranty is subject to the following limitations. _________________ Warranty Exclusions 1. The warranty is valid only when the product is registered online at www.currentdrives.com or by mail with the warranty registration card at the back of this document within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. 2. The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activities and does not cover products used in rental or school operations. 3. Current Drives will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the equipment, which clearly show the defect(s). If necessary, this information must be sent to the Current Drives distributor in your country with prepaid postage. Product can be returned only if a return authorization number is given in advance by the Current Drives distributor. The RMA # must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package, or it will be refused. 4. If a product is deemed to be defective by Current Drives, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only. Current Drives will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss or use of this product. 5. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear including, but not limited to, punctures, damage due to excessive heat exposure, damage caused by improper handling and storage, damage caused by use in waves or shore break, breakage caused by falling or crashing in surf conditions, or damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship. 6. This product must not be modified and/or fitted with a motor except the Current Drives ElectraFin. 12 7. This product must not be used in excess of the manufacturers recommended maximum load capacity of 350 pounds. 8. This warranty is void if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the kit. 9. The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims. The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible. 10. The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only. 11. There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specified here in 13 _________________________________________________________________________ WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Purchaser’s Signature: _____________________________________________________ Purchaser’s Name: _______________________________________________________ Purchaser’s Address: _____________________________________________________ Product Purchased: _______________________________________________________ Product Purchased From: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________ Today’s Date: ________________ Please complete this warranty registration card and return the completed warranty registration card and a copy of your purchase receipt to the following address within thirty (30) days of purchase: Current Drives LLC 2288 West Commodore Way Suite #120 Seattle, WA 98199 If you fail to complete and return this warranty registration card within the time period specified above, your board will not be covered by this Limited Warranty and you will have no right to make a claim under this Limited Warranty. 14 15 CURRENTDRIVES.COM © 2014 Current Drives LLC. 16