Walker Bay Genesis Owenrs Safety Manual - page 15
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
For large tears or repairs to seams, bulkheads or transom it is
recommended that the boat be returned to your dealer for repair by
a trained professional.
To locate a servicing dealer near you go to www.walkerbay.com or
email info@walkerbay.com.
In the event of more serious hull damage such as a hole or crack
do not use the boat. Contact your dealer or Walker Bay® customer
service for repair information.
REPAIRS
For repairs or service contact your dealer.
To find a the servicing dealer nearest you go to www.walkerbay.com
or email: info@walkerbay.com
TUBE - SMALL TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES
Small tears, leaks, or punctures less than 0.5 inches or 1cm can be
repaired with the repair kit provided with your boat.
1. Prepare a round patch no less than 3 inches or 7 centimeters in
diameter.
2. Clean the patch and the area surrounding the leak with Isopropyl
Alcohol. IMPORTANT: patch and tube must be clean or the patch may
not adhere properly.
Hypalon® or CSM - For Hypalon® or CSM fabric mildly rough the
patch surface area of the tube using a small square of sand paper.
3. To contain excess glue, use masking tape to tape off the area around
the patch. Excess glue will discolor.
4. Apply 3 thin, even coats of repair kit adhesive to both the surface of the
tube and the patch. Wait 5 minutes between each coat.
5. After the 3rd coat, wait 10-15 minutes before applying the patch. Use
a hand roller or blunt tool to apply pressure the patch evenly.
Pay special attention to the edges.
6. Wait 24 hours before re-inflating tube. Inflate air chamber(s) to working
pressure and check water-tightness and/or air-tightness before using.
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LARGE REPAIRS TO SKIN - SEAMS -
BULKHEADS - TRANSOM
FINDING SMALL LEAKS IN AIR CHAMBERS
1. Mix a solution of soapy water with approximately 4 cups of fresh
water and 1/2 cup of mild non-anti-bacterial liquid soap.
Do not use a spray bottle containing household cleaners.
2. Inflate tube approximately to working pressure.
3. Spray or wipe the soapy solution over suspected area of leak.
4. Look for air bubbles. Bubbles around an air valve indicate it is probably
loose. Use the tool included in the repair kit and gently tighten valve.
Bubbles on the surface of the tube indicate a puncture or leak.
5. Repair the tube by following the procedure for SMALL TEARS - CUTS
- PUNCTURES or contact your dealer or Walker Bay® customer service
for Return Authorization, Repair Service and Freight Rates.
RIGID HULL REPAIRS
For repairs to fiberglass, DURATECH or GENESIS (HIMC) hulls contact
your dealer or Walker Bay customer service by email at:
info@walkerbay.com
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For replacement parts contact your nearest dealer or go to
www.walkerbay.com or email: info@walkerbay.com