Aquastar Inflatables
Owner’s manual
General Information
Aquastar Inflatables wishes you full satisfaction and best enjoyment while operating our boats. These boats are not equipped with lights; therefore it should be operated only during daylight. In emergency nighttime operations, special navigational lights are required for safety operation. Operation under the influence of drugs or alcohol is unsafe and prohibited. Violators can be fined and face additional charges by law.
The instruction manual is not to train you how to operate a boat. It will assist you assembling it properly for a safe operation. Read manual thoroughly, then follow the setup instructions carefully. For non-experienced boaters, we strongly suggest you additional training and instructions from local marine schools.
If instructions are unclear or components are missing, please contact our customer service for assistance.
Aquastar Inflatables
1307 WEST TRENTON AVENUE ORANGE,CA 92867
TEL : 1-714-633-0400 FAX : 1-714-628-1977
info@AquastarInflatables.com
www.aquastarinflatables.com
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Table of contents
Title
Page
Name of Parts
2
Rollup floor Assembly & Disassembly
3
Air floor Assembly & Disassembly
4
Wood Floor Assembly & Disassembly
5
Valves
6
Inflation and deflation
7
Loading capacity
8
Mounting a Motor
9
Rowing
10
Towing
11
Repair
12
Maintenance
13
Additional precautions
14
Name of Parts
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Rollup Floor
Assembly
Remove deflated boat, parts and additional accessories from the box. You should find the
following parts and accessories:
- A pair of oars, foot pump, repair kit, carry bag, towing rope and life ropes on both sides.
- Drain plug on the bottom of the transom.
- Motor bracket attached to the transom.
- Towing D-rings on the front chamber.
- Plywood seat
- Wooden slat floor.
Procedure:
1. Lie down and unfold the deflated boat on an open surface area.
2. Inflate one third of each chamber.
3. Place the wooden slat floor inside the deflated boat.
4. Attach the wooden seat properly by placing the metal edges with the seat holders located
on the sides of the boat.
5. Push and twist the valve to the close position.
6. Start inflating the front air chamber, followed by the two side air chambers in full.
7. Join the oars into one piece and properly attach them on the side oar locks.
Disassembly
Remove the oars from the side of the boat. Deflate all air chambers. The valves should be unlocked
by pushing it the twisting to one side. Carefully remove the wooden seat and the wooden slat floor.
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Air Floor
Assembly
Remove deflated boat, parts and additional accessories from the box. You should find the following parts and accessories:
- A pair of oars, foot pump, repair kit, carry bag, towing rope and life ropes on both sides.
- Drain plug on the bottom of the transom.
- Motor bracket attached to the transom.
- Towing D-rings on the front chamber.
- Inflatable keel attached to the bottom of the boat.
- Deflated inflatable floor mat.
- 1 wooden seat for JS240 and JS270
- 2 wooden seats for JS310 and JS340
- One wooden floor supporter.
Procedure:
1. Lie down and unfold the deflated boat on an open surface area.
2. Inflate one third of each chamber.
3. Place the wooden floor supporter into front part of the chamber and above the inflatable keel.
4. Place the deflated air floor mat inside the deflated boat. Make sure the inflatable keel valve is
visible through the front floor mat opening. Inflate the air floor properly to fit tightly on the hull.
5. Attach the wooden seat properly by placing the metal edges with the seat holders located on
the sides of the boat.
6. Push and twist the valve to the close position.
7. Start inflating the front air chamber, followed by the two side air chambers. And finally inflate
the keel in the middle.
8. Join the oars into one piece and properly attach them on the side oar locks.
Disassembly
Remove the oars from the side of the boat. Deflate all air chambers including keel and air floors
for air models. The valves should be unlocked by pushing it the twisting to one side. Carefully
remove the wooden seat and the inflatable air floor
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Wood Floor
Assembly
Remove deflated boat, parts and additional accessories from the box. You should find the following parts and accessories:
- A pair of oars, foot pump, repair kit, carry bag, towing rope and life ropes on both sides.
- Drain plug on the bottom of the transom.
- Motor bracket attached to the transom.
- Towing D-rings on the front chamber.
- Inflatable keel attached to the bottom of the boat.
- 1 wooden seat, 3 plywood floorboards and 2 side attachments for the JS240 model.
- 2 wooden seats, 4 plywood floorboards and 4 side attachments for the JS270, JS310
and JS340 models.
Procedure:
1. Lie down and unfold the deflated boat on an open surface area.
2. Push and twist all vaives one quarter turn to the closed posltlon, The valve tip should be flush
with the circumference of the valvo unit
3. Inflate one third of cach chamber
4. Place the plywood floorboards together inside the deflated boat.
5. JS270, JS310 and JS340 come with 4 floorboards.
6.1 Floorboard number 1 will be the front board and floorboard number 4 will be placed next to
the transom.
6.2 Fit the floorboards pieces in numeric order.
6.3 Floorboard number 2 and floorboard number 3 should be placed angular to each other.
6.4 Push the boards downward to join these floorboards in flat position.
7. Make sure the inflatable keel valve is visible through the number 1 floorboard?s round opening.
8. Attach side joiners between the floorboards side edges.
9. Attach the wooden seat properly by placing the metal edges with the seat holders located
on the sides of the boat.
10. Push and twist the valve to the close position.
11. Start inflating the front air chamber, followed by the two side air chambers. And finally inflate
the keel in the middle.
12. Join the oars into one piece and properly attach them on the side oar locks.
Disassembly
Remove the oars from the side of the boat. Deflate all air chambers including keel. The valves should be unlocked by pushing it the twisting to one side. Carefully remove the wooden seat and the side joiners before removing the wooden floorboards.
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Valves
During inflation, valves must be locked. Push and twist so the core of the valve pops outwards.
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During deflation, valves must be unlocked. Push and twist so the core of the valve is pushed inward.
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Inflation and deflation
The inflation pressure should not be exceeding 24kPa and frequent monitoring is advised to maintain a safe operating condition. During operation, boats can start losing pressure after 2 days of inflation; therefore they are required to be re-inflated in order to perform efficiently.
Warning : Do not over inflate chambers; this might overstretch fabric and cause seams to rupture
Warning : Temperature and pressure are positively correlated. For this reason, the pressure on the
boat will decrease when it is left during night or in cold temperature. Similarly, we will
see an increase in pressure when boats are excessively exposed to high temperature.
Always check the inflation pressure before operating the boat.
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Loading capacity
Each boat has a maximum weight capacity that can support, including passengers and engines. Do not exceed the limit weight capacity; it may risk your safety during operation. Every passenger should wear an approved life jacket.
The distribution of loading inside the boat should be distributed evenly around the boat for ensure safety and performance. Oars and repair kit should always be accompanied during operation for emergency purposes.
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Mounting a Motor
Fit the motor to the transom properly and secure the clamps tightly. See your motor supplier manual for more detail information.
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Rowing
All of our inflatable boats come with 2 oars as standard. Oars should be placed properly into the oarlocks and screw with oar caps before operation. Attach seats properly during assembly process. Before operation, check the weather and water condition.
Warning : During heavy rain or wavy sea condition, rowing is not recommended.
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Towing
Make sure inside boat is empty before towing is done by another boat. Use the two D-rings located on the sides of the boat to support the tension of the ropes. Monitor towed boat carefully during propulsion.
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Repairs
Repair on PVC
In the repair kit you should find some PVC fabrics and glue. Inflate the boat and check if the valves are properly close. When the rupture realize a puncture or rupture in your boat, check the size of the damage. If this damage is non-linear or large, consult with our service department for further instruction. If the rupture is linear and small, rinse the surface area of the chambers with soapy water. Check for bubbles formed throughout the surface area. If any bubble is formed, that will be the leaking area to be repaired.
Warning : All repairs must be done in a ventilated area or in an open environment, but no in direct
sunlight. Temperature must be between 68 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
Patching steps:
1. For all repairs, surface on the boat must be dry and clean.
2. Fabric to be attached must be at least 2 inches wider than the actual diameter of the puncture.
3. Trace the outline of the patch with a pencil.
4. Use a masking tape around the traced line. Make sure to tape it outwards the drawn line.
5. Apply a thin layer of glue on the boat and on the fabric. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.
6. Repeat step number 5.
7. Repeat step number 5, but wait for 15 minutes before placing the patch on the surface of the boat.
8. With a round stick, apply as much pressure to the patch. This will remove all the air bubble
from the patch.
9. The chamber must be fully inflated after patching is finished.
10. You must wait 2 to 3 days after patching before operating.
11. If the repair does not solve your problem, please consult with our service station.
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Maintenance
Before storing it until future use, boats should be cleaned including parts and accessories. Remove any remaining particles before washing it with soapy water and soft fabric. Rinse the boat with fresh water immediately after use and dry them with a smooth fabric or towel for longer durability.
Warning : Do not clean with liquid containing alcohol; it may deteriorate the fabric?s surface area.
Once they are dry, check any plywood components for cracks, dents or scratches. If any of these is visible, replaced them or take them to a service station. Keep your boats clean and dry for longer and safer future use. Store in a dry area and away from high heat exposure.
Warning : Do not leave your boat in the water when not operating. Waters can be chemically
polluted causing fabric to deteriorate.
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