Ascend C156 - Before Leaving Shore & Safety Procedures; Care and Maintenance; Fixing Material Distortion

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CANOE OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE LEAVING SHORE & SAFETY PROCEDURES
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It is recommended to keep paddles onboard even if you are using a motor.
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Make sure the battery weight is distributed evenly onboard.
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Check the weather conditions, especially wave conditions in open water. Anticipate changing weather conditions and act accordingly.
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Review the maximum capacities on the capacity plate. Ensure you are safely within these limits.
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Make sure all passengers are wearing Personal Flotation Devices.
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Take an extra paddle.
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Let someone know where you are going and when you will return.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
With minimal care and maintenance, your boat has been designed to provide you with many years of enjoyment.
• Your canoe can be cleaned with warm water and any standard detergents. More difficult stains, such as brackish watermarks, may be cleaned with a
petroleum based cleaner. Read the manufacturers’ instructions carefully before using any cleaner.
• Periodically check the integrity of all fasteners to ensure proper use.
• Polyethylene is a somewhat flexible material with some memory. This means it has a tendency to return to its original molded shape if distorted. If this
occurs follow these steps:
1. Relieve the pressure that caused the dent or distortion by supporting the boat differently or removing gear.
2. Place the boat in the warm sun. Usually the south side of a building is the warmest spot. As the boat warms up usually (but not always)
the boat will return to its original molded shape. This may take a few hours or a couple of weeks depending upon outside temperatures and
the degree of distortion.