Kayaks User Guide

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Welcome!

Thank you or choosing a Pelican kayak. This kayak was built inaccordance with strict quality standards and with the beneft omore than 40 years o expertise. We hope you thoroughly enjoy thisproduct. Please take the time to read the content in this manual inorder to optimize your satisaction o this product. We believe thata Pelican kayak oers incomparable value. We wish you years oenjoyment and rewarding experiences with this Pelican kayak.

Antoine & Christian Elie

1000 Place Paul-KaQuebec, Canada

1.800.463

PELICANSPOR

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IMPORTANT INfORMATION

model

ate of Purcae

ealer nae

Regitratio no.

Provice/state

model no.

serial no. (ZP)

HOW TO LOCATE THE SERIAL NuMbER

The serial number is located on the outside o the hull in the back

right-hand corner. The number starts with ZEP and is twelve (12)

digits long. Example: ZEP12345A678

INdEx

Your Kayak

Gettig started

material / maufacturig

Traportatio

Pre-auc Cecklit

aucig Procedure

moorig / ockig

safety Precautio

Care ad maiteace

storage

xteded iited warraty

Aiget

maufacturer eclaratio of rigi

Kayak ecriptio

warraty Regitratio Card

Quetioaire

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YOuR KAYAK

Take oe tie to lear about te

variou copoet of your kayak.

Note: Not all models include or come equipped

with all parts shown.

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Carrying handle

Carrying handle

Storage hatch

with bungees

Storage hatch withadjustable straps

Flush mountrod holder

Adjustable padded backrest

Adjustablepadded backrest

Seat pad

Molded seat

C

C

Serial number ZEP

Serial number ZEP

Elastic bungee cords

Elastic bungee cords

Elastic bungee cordsSwivel rod holder

Molded seat

Seat pad

Paddle tie-down

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MATERIALS/MANufACTuRINg

Your kayak is made o Ram-X. Its great exibility oers except

shock resistance. This exibility increases with heat or with the

prolonged exposure to the sun but may also slightly warp the h

warping disappears when the hull cools and never aects the c

perormance.

Ram-X is a superior material that was developed and registere

in 1978. It quickly became the benchmark o quality in the indu

thanks to its shock resistance and ability to regain its initial sha

ollowing an impact. Widely hailed by consumers, Ram-X is a

above other materials used in the industry.

gETTINg STARTEd

Please read all the instructions in this owners manual. Keep this

manual in a sae place or uture reerence i necessary. The manual

consists o:

1- Important inormation

There is a space provided at the beginning o the manual to record importantinormation about your kayak (page 3). This inormation will come inhandy i you need to contact our customer service department.

2- Warranty reistration car

As outlined in the warranty section (page 9), you can register yourwarranty online at our website (www.pelicansport.com) or by mailby flling out and returning the registration card. You can fnd theregistration card in the center o this manual. (page 13).

3- Manactrers declaration o Oriin

Certain governments require a Manuacturers Declaration o Origin to completethe registration. The declaration is located in the center o this manual (page 12).


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TRANSPORTATION

The carrying handles at both ends help in the transportation o the

kayak by hand. These handles should not be used to asten the kayak

onto a vehicule.

Make sure the kayak is frmly tied down, whether on

a vehicle or trailer.

Beore setting out, make sure all accessories have been removed

and packed into the vehicle to avoid damaging or losing them.

PRE-LAuNCH CHECKLIST

Make sure all those aboard are wearing

approved liejackets.

Make sure you have basic emergency equipment on board

(warning horn, frst aid kit, whistle, etc.).

LAuNCHINg PROCEduRE

Make sure that all the material used to asten the kayak dur

transportation is removed.

Set your oot in the centre o the kayak when boarding to e

it remains stable.

MOORINg/dOCKINg

Always moor the kayak away rom rocks and sharp objects.

Always moor in sufciently deep water to avoid damaging t

Never moor the kayak against a dock that is not equipped w

hull-protecting bumpers.

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SAfETY PRECAuTIONS

WARNINg

We suggest that you read the information below before using the

boat. Failure to follow the warnings / precautions below may lead

to serious injury or death. Paddle sports such as kayaking can bedangerous and physically demanding. Participating in paddle sports

may put you at risk of serious injury or death. You should receive

qualied instructions to learn proper paddling techniques, water

safety, and rst aid before going boating.

1-Weather an water conitions

Check the weather and water conditions beore you go boating. Your boat is

designed to be used only in sheltered waters, lakes, and slow moving streams.It is not designed or whitewater use. Never go paddling in severe winds,rain, thunderstorms, choppy waters, strong currents, ood waters, or wheretides will seriously aect your ability to steer the boat or return to shore.

2-Every passener shol always wear a Coast gar approve

Personal flotation device (Pfd) when sin this oat.

Beore going paddling, read the PFD manuacturers inormation pamphlet regardingthe PFD and thoroughly amiliarize yoursel with how the PFD is to be worn.

3-Never se or consme alcohol, rs, or any other sstance

that may aect yor coorination, jment or aility to saely

operate the oat.

4-Son evice

The Coast Guard requires boaters to have a means o signaling other boaterso their presence. You should keep a sound device in the boat with you at alltimes. I possible, attach the sound device to your Personal Flotation Device.

5-Never stan p in the oat

Standing up in the boat may cause it to capsize. I the boat shouldcapsize, please note that, in most cases, it is ar more dangerousto attempt to swim to shore than to stay with the boat.

6-Never ecee yor aility

Honestly assess your physical capability as to how arand how long you can paddle and swim.

7-Slippery when wet

The hull material is extremely slick when wet. Always wear slip-resistant shoes and stay in the center o the boat.

8-Hypothermia

Boating accidents in cold water are very dangerous. Hypothermia, theloss o body heat due to immersion in cold water, can be deadly. Survivaltime can be as short as 15 minutes in 35F (2C) water. Dressappropriately

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9-Never pale alone

It is best to have someone with you in case o an emergency or accident.Also, always tell someone your boating plans, including where you aregoing, how long youll be gone, and how many people youll be with.

10-Never allow minors to se this oat withot alt spervision.

11-Always amiliarize yorsel with the oy o water where yo

will e palin.

Learn what hours boating is permitted, whether there are any known hazardousconditions and where you can get help quickly in case o emergency or accident.

12-Always aie y all Coast gar relations an State an local

laws, relations, orinances, an rles concernin oatin an

oatin saety.

Check with the Coast Guard and State and local authorities concerningproper boat handling and the proper equipment to be carriedon board, such as lights and sound-producing devices.

13-drain pls

Check that the drain plug o the kayak (on certain models only) is securely inplace beore launching the kayak. You should drain the space between the deck

and the hull o any water accumulated due to condensation or seepage.

CARE ANd MAINTENANCE

The best way to clean your kayak is to wash it with lukewarm w

and mild soap. Do not use harsh abrasives. Regular cleaning wil

your kayak looking like new. Never attempt to paint the kayak b

it will not stick to the hull. Do not remove oam blocks inside m

Pelican kayaks as they are or extra ottation.

STORAgE

The best way to store your kayak is to simply set it on a at

Never store it on sawhorses.

I outdoors, cover it with a cockpit tarpaulin.

Do not leave straps or ropes tightly wound around the hull

extended period o time, especially in warmer weather.

The hull surace, much as the exterior fnish o a car, will bet

retain its appearance i not exposed to the sun while in long

storage.

CAuTION

Water may accumulate in the hull as a result of paddling, rai

condensation. This is not a defect. To let the water escape, siremove the drain plug and set the kayak on its stern in a ver

position.

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ExTENdEd LIMITEd WARRANTY

Your kayak is built o superior materials and in accordance to stringent

quality standards. With adequate maintenance, it will give you years

o reliable use. But as with most such products, it is subject to wear

and tear. I you eventually need replacement parts, technical assistance

or product / service inormation, please contact our Cstomer Service

department (1-888-669-6960), having ready at hand the products

model name and serial number ZEP, as well as the date and place o

purchase.

The present warranty is only valid i the original buyer registered the

warranty within the thirty (30) day period immediately ollowing the

date o purchase. Registration can be done either electronically via our

website (www.pelicansport.com), or by completing and returning the

accompanying registration card (page 13).

Pelican International Inc.s warranty is vali only i the proct is

se or its intene prposes an or which it was esine.

Product component parts and accessories are warranted or a period o

one (1) year rom the date o purchase against deects in workmanship

and / or materials.

The hull and deck are warranted or a period o

one (1) year rom the date o purchase against

deects in workmanship and / or materials

and suitable or its intended purpose. Only by

returning your warranty and registration card on

time you will extend your hull and deck warrantyto two (2) years.

This warranty oes not cover:

a) boats used or rental or other commercial use

b) products that have been damaged by negligence, misuse or

accident, or wear due to owners ailure to provide reasonable a

necessary maintenance

c) products which have been modifed or repaired by unauthori

persons

d) change in appearance o boat due to wear, exposure or any o

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During the warranty period Pelican International Inc. is obliged only to

repair or replace, at its discretion, the above mentioned parts, at either

its manuacturing plant, or at an authorized dealer store or service

center, as decided by Pelican International Inc.

Transportation costs back to the appointed place o repair or

replacement are at the expense o the consumer. Pelican is notresponsible or any damages incurred in transport, or storing or

transportation ees, nor or inconvenience or loss o time or money

while repairs are being made.

Any return or repair o boats must be accompanied by an ATHORIZATION

NMBER obtained by your dealer and which can only be issued by

calling Pelicans Customer Service Department between 9 am and 5 pm

Eastern Standard Time at 1-800-463-6960. The retrn o any Pelican

oat will not e accepte y Pelican International Inc. withot thisathorization nmer.

This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty by Pelican

International Inc. in connection with its above mentioned boats

Pelican International Inc. makes no warranties or representation

expressed or implied (including warranties o merchantability a

ftness or a particular purpose) in such connection except as spe

set in this warranty.All incidental and / or consequential damages are excluded rom

warranty. Implied warranties are limited to the lie o this warra

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied w

lasts or the exclusion or limitation o incidental or consequentia

damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply

This warranty gives you special legal rights, and you may also h

other legal rights which may vary rom state to state.

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fIRST ASSIgNMENT

For value received, the undersigned hereby transers this Statement o Origin

and the boat described therein

to

and certifes that the boat is new and has not been registered in this or any

other state(s); he also warrants the title o said boat at time o delivery, subject

to the liens and encumbrances, i any, as set out below:

Dated At

By

Beore me personally appeared

who by me being duly sworn upon oath says that the statement set orth above

is true and correct.

Subscribed and sworn to beore me this day o Year

, Notary Public.

Date Commission Expires

SECONd ASSIgNMENT

For value received, the undersigned hereby transers this Statement o

and the boat described therein

to

and certifes that the boat is new and has not been registered in this or

other state(s); he also warrants the title o said boat at time o delivery

to the liens and encumbrances, i any, as set out below:

Dated At

By

Beore me personally appeared

who by me being duly sworn upon oath says that the statement set or

is true and correct.

Subscribed and sworn to beore me this day o

, Notar

Date Commission Expires

Name Name

Address Address

Amount of Lien Amount of Lien

To Whom Due To Whom Due

Date Date

Transferor (Firm name) Transferor (Firm name)

Address Address

Sign here Position Sign here Po

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The manuacturer urther certifes that this was the frst transer o said new boat in ordinary trade and commerce, and that all inormation given

is true and accurate to the best o his knowledge.

Name o manuacturer: Pelican International Inc., 1000 Place Paul-Kane, Laval (Quebec) Canada H7C 2T2

Authorized by:

MANufACTuRERS dECLARATION Of ORIgIN

Sold in the State / Province o

The undersigned manuacturer hereby certifes that the new boat

described below, the property o said manuacturer, has been

transerred on this

day o ,

on invoice no.:

to:

ealer ae

Addre

City

state / Provice

Zip / Potal Code

Christian Elie, President

KAYAK dESCRIPTION

serial uber: ZP

model year:

model ae:

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bilt or pleasre se

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IMPORTANT

To valiate the warranty, procee to its reistration within the thirty (30) ays

immeiately ollowin the procts prchase ate.

Registration can be done electronically via our website (www.pelicansport.com).

You can also complete and return the present registration card to the ollowing address:

Customer Service, Pelican International Inc.1000 Place Paul-Kane

Laval (Quebec) Canada H7C 2T2

WARRANTY REgISTRATION CARd

Date o Purchase: Model: Serial number: ZEP

Dealer / Store Name:

Dealer / Store Address:

State / Province: Zip / Postal Code: Country:

Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Surname: Name:

Address:

State / Province: Zip / Postal Code: Country:

Telephone Number: ( ) E-Mail:

Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire on the reverse side.

Product registration


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QuESTIONNAIRE (Please mark only one answer per question)

A) Prchase at this type o store...

1- Discount Store

2- Warehouse Club

3- Marine Store

4- Sporting Goods Retailers

5- Catalog

6- Other

b) Reason yo oht this oat

7- Product Features

8- Price

9- Reputation

10- Warranty

11- Quality

12- Other

C) I receive this proct as a it13- Yes

14- No

d) How i yo ecome aware o theproct?

15- Magazine Ad

16- Newspaper Ad

17- Sport/Boat Show

18- Radio Ad

19- Store Display

20- Friends/Relative

21- Salesperson

E) Where o yo plan to se yoroat?

22- Pond

23- Small Lake

24- Medium Lake

25- Large Lake

26- River

27- Other

f) Most common companion whensin this oat?

28- Solo

29- Adult

30- Children

g) How o yo transport this oatwhen yo want to se it?

31- Car Top32- Pick-up Truck

33- Trailer

34- No Need to transport

H) Which type o motor o yo planto se with this oat?

35- Gas

36- Electric

37- No motor

I) do yo own another oat?

38- Yes39- No

I yes, what type?

J) Yo consier yorsel a:

40- Serious Fisherman

41- Occasional Fisherman

42- Neither

K) do yo own a smmer cottae?43- Yes

44- No

L) do yo own yor own resience(other than a smmer cottae)?

45- Yes

46- No

M) How many people are in yorhosehol?

47- One

48- Two49- Three

50- Four

51- Five

52- Six or more

N) Yor occpation:

53- Homemaker

54- Executive / Administrative /Managerial

55- Proessional / Technical

56- Administrative support

57- Sales/Marketing

58- Clerical

59- Services

60- Retired

61- Other

O) Hihest level o ormal ecat

62- Other

63- High School Graduate

64- Some College

65- College Graduate

66- Some Graduate School

P) Yor ae:

67- Other

68- 25-34

69- 35-44

70- 45-54

71- 55-64

72- 65 +

Q) Yor annal hosehol income

73- nder $25 00074- $25 000 - $39 999

75- $40 000 - $49 999

76- $50 000 - $74 999

77- $75 000 - $99 999

78- $100 000 and over

R) Are yo livin as:

80- A Couple

81- Single

82- Family

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