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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR STEARNS ® INFLA T ABLE KA Y AK CORDOV A ™ (B524) IMPORT ANT! BEFORE PROCEEDING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULL Y (CONT AINS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION, AS WELL AS CARE AND MAINTENANCE) Stearns ® Inc. St. Cloud, Minnesota 56302 U.S.A. Phone: (320) 252-1642 or 1-800-697-5801 Fax: (320) 252-4425 www .stearnsinc.com Cordova ™ ([...]
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MANUF ACTURER’S ST A TEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE ST A TE OF __________________________________ The undersigned manufacturer hereby certifies that the new boat described below , the property of said manufacturer , has been transferred this ______ day of __________________, 20________ on Invoice # _______________ to: Owner ’s/Dealer[...]
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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR STEARNS ® INFLA T ABLE KA Y AK T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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2 Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer’ s Name: Stearns Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: P . O. Box 1498 St. Cloud, MN 56302 declar es, that the pr oduct: Product Name: Cordova ™ Model Number(s): B524 to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in con[...]
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3 1. INTRODUCTION This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully , and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. If this is your first craft, o[...]
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4 3. BOA TING SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage. Indicates a [...]
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5 3.1 Boating Regulations The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the waterways; they are there to help the boating public. State boating regulations are enforced by local authorities. Y ou are subject to marine traffic laws and “Rules of the Road” for both federal and state waterways; you must stop if signaled to do so by enforcement officers[...]
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6 3.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERA TOR(S) IMPORT ANT Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this water sports activity and agree to follow all instructions, DANGERS, CAUTIONS, and W ARNINGS carefully before using their STEARNS ® kayaks. ● READ OWNER’S MANUAL: Improper Use May Cause Injury or Death. P[...]
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7 4. SPECIFICA TIONS Cordova ™ (B524) Dimensions: Length - 10’ 10” (330 cm) Beam - 30” (76 cm) Dry Weight: 31 lbs (14 kg) Max. Persons Capacity: 1 person Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 355 lbs (161 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 1.75 psi (0.12 bar) Floor chamber: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) 4.1 CAP ACITY The person/load capacity is dete[...]
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8 4.2 FEA TURES M A D E IN I T A L Y 2000 M A D E IN I T A L Y 2000 2 5 1 3 4 12 12 15 6 1 13 17 6 10 2 5 7 11 4 14 16 1. Main chamber valve 2. Carrying/grab handles 3. Floor valve 4. Knuckle abrasion guards 5. T ie down cords 6. Spray deck 7. Chamber access zippers 8 . T ie down D-rings 9 . Adjustable foot rests 10. Inflatable spray ring 1 1 . Sea[...]
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5.1 QUICK ST ART TO INFLA TING YOUR KA Y AK Follow steps below . If you do not understand or are unfamiliar with the following quick start steps, refer to the following pages for detailed explanation. 1 . Unfold and lay out kayak on flat, level ground DO NOT OVER INFLA TE FLOOR CHAMBER beyond 1.0 psi or 0.07 bar 2 . First inflate floor chamber , in[...]
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5.2 KNOWING YOUR V AL VES Stearns Cordova ™ kayak uses three types of valves. T ype II is used to inflate the floor chambers, T ype III is used on Cordova’s main chambers, and T ype IV is used to fill small chambers such as spray rings and spray deck chambers. * T ype III Deflation Stem can be used in three ways. Press and turn 1/4 in. in eithe[...]
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11 5.4 OVER INFLA TION Do not over-inflate the kayak. Over-inflation is the primary cause of leaks. Inflate the kayak until most of the wrinkles in the fabric are gone and it feels firm to the touch, but do not exceed 1.75 psi (0.12 bar) in the main air chambers and 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) in the floor chamber . W ater temperature and weather affect the[...]
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6. UNDERW A Y In all your uses of STEARNS ® Inflatable Kayaks, make SAFETY a high priority . Each person should wear an approved personal flotation device. Learn about your boating area. Get official information about the local conditions, tides and currents before kayaking there. Be careful that you do not overestimate your strength, endurance or[...]
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6.3 Care and Maintenance The STEARNS ® inflatable kayak is made of very durable materials. However , like anything else, proper care will increase the life of your kayak. Before storing your kayak, make sure it is clean and completely dry before you store it in its carrying bag. It should be deflated and kept out of direct sunlight when stored. Av[...]
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7. REP AIRS The STEARNS ® Cordova ™ comes equipped with a repair kit that includes adhesive and several patches. This can be found in the mesh pocket and should remain with the boat. Making repairs to the inner tube of the boat may require unzipping the cover and temporarily removing the tube. Always make sure the boat is fully deflated before u[...]
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7.3 Seam Openings Seam openings are difficult to repair but can be done with certain seam repair adhesives. Contact STEARNS ® for more information or ask your local marine shop. 8. TROUBLESHOOTING This chart will help you find and correct minor problems with your kayak. 15 Problem Solution Slow leak. Check valve gaskets and make sure the cap tethe[...]
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16 9. LIMITED W ARRANTY STEARNS ® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Products that prove to be defective under conditions of normal and proper use during the warranty period because of defective workmanship or faulty material will be replaced or repaired with[...]
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17 STEARNS ® W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARL Y) Please complete and mail this card to Stearns within 10 days. It will register your product in case you ever lose your proof of purchase information. Owner ’s Name _____________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ City ____[...]
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B USINESS REPL Y MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 558 ST . CLOUD, MINNESOT A POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE STEARNS INC PO BOX 1498 ST . CLOUD, MN 56302-9743 NO POST AGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES[...]