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Forestier F 33127 Saint Jean dIllac
Tlphone : (33) 05 56 21 76 92 Fax : (33) 05 56 21 88 17http:
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PARIS
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Info Note N BF-10-002
August 23, 2010
LEISUREBOATS
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Reminder about the importance of the installation of
the external front flap of the removable tubes, in
accordance with the instructions of the owners
manual
Further to some problems observed on customers boats,
As a precautionary measure, we draw your attention and remind
you about the
importance of the correct fitting of the installation of the
external front flap of theremovable tubes. This flap has a major
function in the mechanical holding of the tube tothe hull.
Its failure (ripping, tearing off, coming apart) may lead to an
untimely partial or evencomplete separation of the tube from the
hull, thus reducing the floatation reserve beyondthe required
minimum to ensure the security of the boat.
We recommend that you inform your customers of the importance of
this control.
Summary of the instructions
1. Engage the tube in its railAdjust its position by checking
that there is no space between the inside ofthe tubes nose and the
hull
2. Inflate the tube to its nominal service pressure
(240mbar)
3. Fix the external front flap to the bow chain plate4. Adjust
the length of the strap by pulling gently
Note : Check or have checked periodically (every year at least)
the condition ofthe front flap and the tension of the strap of the
external front flap
Read carefullly the instructions of the owners manual provided
with the boat
Next, as an example, an extract of the installation instructions
of the Medline 650owners manual
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Fixing the front flaps
Put the internal front flap into place
Fix the internal front flap (screws and washers)
After fixing the internal front flap on the hull, gently pull
the tube towards thefront in order to slip the external front flap
over the front nose (do not fix it at thispoint).Then pull the tube
towards the aft end.
IMPORTANT : The final fixing of the external front flap must be
done afterthe tube has been inflated.
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Points to check after inflation
Once the tube has been inflated (respecting the above mentioned
recommendations),here are the points you must watch at the front
section of your boat:
The front flap of the tube is flat against the hull. The snap
hook is fixed to the bow chain plate. The black strap is tense.
Front flap
Snap hook
The tube is flattened against the front side of the deck.
