Instructions for Proper Use and Storage of Aquatone SUPs

BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE AND STORAGE OF SUP

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new iSup AQUATONE.
To enjoy your sup for a long time without problems it is necessary to follow
some basic principles of good use and maintenance.

General instructions:

At least for the first uses inflate the sup with the supplied manual pump and
avoid using an electric pump until you are familiar with the inflation process.
If you use an electric pump, use only the special pumps for sup and not
any electric pump. This is important since special pumps have regulation and
“cutter” at 15psi while the others don’t.
CAUTION: NEVER inflate the SUP to maximum pressure (15psi) since above 15psi
the warranty is voided. In 99% of cases there is no need to over inflate the sup
10-11psi (as low as 8psi – green zone on the pressure gauge – sup is suitable for
sailing). We suggest that you never exceed 11-12psi during high temps,
since the possible tolerances that the pressure gauge can have and the high temperatures at which
inflatable sup are exposed for a long time they can (due to air expansion) increase the
initial pressure by 2-3psi and cause problems in the boat.
After use in the water, we strictly avoid leaving the sup in a horizontal position (esp
when inflated) for a long time on hot surfaces (hot sand, pebbles, sheet metal
car). These surfaces can create very high pressure conditions
(due to expansion) inside the boat causing the sup to ‘explode’. In such
case cannot be covered by warranty.

To store sup after use:

• Rinse the sup with fresh water after use.
• We place the sup on a flat & smooth surface without stones (ideally on grass or
  sand)
• We remove the air by lightly pressing the valve at first and after the first one has left
  air, push all the way down and by turning “lock” the valve in the open position.
  We use the pump by changing the tube in the deflate slot to
  completely remove the air from the sup
• Fold carefully and store the sup away from the sun and places with high temperatures
  temperature.
• If for some reason (eg house next to the coast) we don’t want to deflate the sup
  after use, carry it carefully and store it in a shady place away
  from high temperatures.

Note: Small “bumps” are observed just below the valves and are
absolutely normal since there (because of the valves) it is not possible to have stiches (h
inner knit with yarns that join the top to the bottom and make the sup flat –
otherwise it would become a “balloon”).