STORAGE
If you want to store your smartkat for any length of time, keep it in a
clean and dry place that is not subject to large variations of temperature
or exposure to other damaging factors, whether it is stored in the bags
or not. You may store the smartkat completely assembled or with
deflated or inflated hulls.
CAUTION
During use water can enter the trampoline or the frame tubes and the
mast. This is normal and will not damage the smartkat in any way.
Whenever you take the smartkat out of the water for any length of
time, let the air out of the hulls and ensure that it can dry out completely
and thoroughly. Neither the hulls nor the frame parts nor the sails will be
negatively affected.
Damp storage can cause mildew and foul odour to develop which can
then only be removed with great difficulty.
For long term storage in the sun - especially in tropical or subtropical
regions, but also in the Mediterranean – you should protect your
smartkat with a breathable cover. Whatever you do, keep your
smartkat well protected from rodents.
REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
PVC MATERIAL
For safety’s sake a repair set for the hulls is included (58). Assess
carefully the area to be repaired and remove anything which could
contaminate the material. Clean the area to be repaired and the patching
material thoroughly with a PVC cleaner and a grease solvent.
In order for the repair to be successful, the humidity level should not be
more than 60% and the ambient temperature should lie between +18°C
and +25°C. Avoid carrying out repairs in the rain or in direct sunlight.
Check that the hull is completely deflated and that it lies on a smooth,
clean and even surface.
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