Zodiac CLASSIC MARK 2 - Floorboard Assembly; Stringer Assembly

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ASSEMBLY
Choose a smooth and clean surface.
IF THE BUOYANCY TUBE WAS STORED AT A TEMPERATURE BELOW
0°C / 32°F, LEAVE IT AT 20°C / 68°F FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE
UNFOLDING.
FLOORBOARD ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION OF THE RIGID FLOORBOARD:
• Sprinkle some starch in the angle (joint of the buoyancy tubes to the bottom – see figure 1.B) to
facilitate fitting.
CAUTION, NEVER USE TALCUM POWDER.
• Make sure you identify the parts and direction in which they fit:
- The floorboard consists of 3 main sections and 2 sections in the bow [fig 1].
- You can identify the good position of sections by the stickers located on the right
corner of each section.
- The bow sections have an upside and a downside. The upside is identified by a label
representing the sun (8). Should the label be missing, see the stripes on the aluminum junction
sections. The scratches should be visible once the elements are assembled.
1. Slightly inflate the buoyancy tube (this will make it easier to install the floorboard items).
2. Insert the bow section (1) into the bow angle.
3. Insert the rear section (5) against the transom (6) as show on fig 1.
4. Fit all sections together [fig.1].
5. Position sections 3 and 4 as an apex (in a tent-like position) [fig 1 and 2].
6. Check that all sections are correctly aligned [fig 4].
7. Flatten the apex by standing on it (in the boat) and pulling the lifelines to prevent the fabric from
being pinched [fig. 2].
8. Check that the floorboard is correctly fitted in the angles.
9. Assemble the stringers (see instructions bellow).
ASSEMBLY OF THE STRINGERS
The stringers are essential for correct operation of the boat: they lock the floorboard together and
rigidify its structure.
1. To facilitate the fitting of the stringers (7) if the ground is not a flat surface, slide the paddles under
the boat, about 20 cm on either sides of the boat centreline [fig. 3-a].
DO NOT PUT THE PADDLES IN POSITION UNDER THE BOAT UNTIL
THE FLOOR IS FLATTENED:
THEY COULD BE DAMAGED BY THE SHOCK.
2. Position the stringers on the edge of the floorboard. The reference mark on the stringer (8) must
remain on top [fig. 3].
3. Fit correctly the stringers between the two buffers (9) of sections 3 and 5 [fig. 4].
4. Rotate the stringers so that they press against the floorboard and fit correctly in the angle [fig. 3
and 4].
5. Because of the self-locking system of the floorboard, the stingers will fit into place once the
buoyancy tube is inflated.