Unbranded EC86 Operating instructions

Brand: Unbranded

Model: EC86

Type: Operating instructions

Owner’s Manual

Future Beach®

www.futurebeach.com

Thank you for purchasing a Future Beach Kayak.

For complete information on our latest products

& accessories please visit our website:

www.futurebeach.com

Congratulations !

You are the proud owner of a top quality Futurebeach Kayak. We at Future-

beach pride ourselves on exceptional quality and performance in every

boat we produce. With proper maintenance and care, you will enjoy your

kayak for many years to come. You will be pleased to know that all our

of kayaks are produced from environmentally friendly materials, and that

your rotomolded kayak can be easily recycled at the end of it’s useful life.

We encourage you to read this owner’s manual carefully and consider the

recommended guidelines on safety, maintenance and storage.

Thank You again for purchasing a Futurebeach kayak, your adventure on

the water awaits you !

Table of Contents

Kayak Features ............................................... 4

Paddling & Safety ........................................... 5

Important Information ....................................6

Warranty ......................................................... 8

Declaration of Origin .................................... 10

Purchase Registration form ......................... 11

Innovative seamless rotomolded

designs molded in high density

RamTuff® polyethylene material.

Bow

Carry

handles

Carry

handles

Hatch

Deck

Cockpit

Seat

Adjustable foot rest

Paddle tie down

for sides

Drain

Stern

Dihedral hull

Hatch

MULTI CHANNEL HULL

Kayak Features

*Features May Vary Depending Upon Model

Paddling & Safety

Finding your

serial number

It is strongly recommended that you take a •

certiﬁed kayak education course to learn ba-

sic techniques.

When boarding, secure one foot in the center of the •

kayak while holding onto both sides of the cockpit.

Sit comfortably against the seat back , and adjust your footrests as •

required.

Make sure to practice forward and turning strokes, practice getting •

into and out of your boat.

You must wear an approved life preserver or approved personal •

ﬂoatation device (PFD).

We strongly suggest that you equip your kayak with basic emergency •

equipment, such as a spare paddle, a warning horn or a whistle, and

a strobe light or ﬂare.

Before launching your boat in the water, make sure that your drain •

plug is tightly secured.

The following check list of items will make your kayaking experience •

safer and more enjoyable :

 Sunglasses

 Sunscreen

 First Aid Kit

 Hand operated Water pump

 Non Skid Footwear

Sit in Kayaks

Sit on Kayaks

All paddle sports can be dangerous and physically challenging. The ﬁnest

equipment can cause serious injury or death if not properly used.

We recommend that you receive proper training in paddling techniques,

security on the water, and ﬁrst-aid techniques before using your kay-

ak. Our user guide gives you a summary of rules and regulations for a

pleasant and safe experience.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in the body’s core temperature below

the normal temperature level (37˚C or 98.6˚F). Hypothermia occurs when

the body is subjected to prolonged exposure to cold weather and body

temperature drops below 35˚C or 95˚F. Marine accidents are very danger-

ous and can be life threatening if you are poorly prepared for the cold

water.

Surroundings

Before setting out, make sure you are familiar with your surroundings.

Be aware of permitted navigation hours, emergency services, and locate

the danger zones.

Physical Capacity

Realistically evaluate your physical capacity and andurance. You may

have to swim to the shore.

Slippery Surfaces

Your kayak becomes extremely slippery when wet. Therefore, it is

recommended that to wear slip-resistant shoes and remain balanced in

the middle of your kayak at all times.

Do not stand in your kayak

Your kayak may capsize if you stand in it. if you should capsize, it is

recommended that you stay with your kayak rather than attempting to

swim to shore.

Children

Never allow children to use any Kayak without adult supervision.

mportant nformation

Weather and Water Conditions:

Always verify the weather and water conditions in the area you will be

boating. Your kayak is only designed for use in sheltered waters, lakes

and slow moving streams. Your kayak is not recommended for white wa-

ter use. NEVER go kayaking in severe winds, rain, thunderstorms, choppy

waters, strong currents, ﬂood waters, or where tides will seriously affect

your ability to steer your kayak back to shore.

Storage

The easiest way to store your kayak is to sit it on a ﬂat surface. or stand

it against a wall. If your kayak remains outdoors, you should keep it

covered. Do not pile any other items on top of your stored Kayak.

Do not leave straps cinched tightly around your kayak for long periods of

time, especially in warm weather.

Your kayak must not be stored in the sun for extensive periods of time.

Product safety information label

Your kayak comes with an information label containing important safety

information. This label must stay permanently attached to your kayak.

Should the label deteriorate or become detached, please contact Future

Beach for a replacment.

Coast Guard Regulations

Always abide by Coast Guard regulations, State and local laws and rules

concerning boating and boating safety.

mportant nformation

Kayak Warranty

Limited Consumer Warranty

Future Beach® Corporation war-

rants your new kayak to be free

from defect in materials and work-

manship, subject to the following

terms and conditions:

Future Beach• ® warrants the

hull of your new kayak to be

free from defects in materials

and workmanship for a period

of 2 (two) years from the date

of retail sale.

The kayak components are •

covered for a period of 1 (one)

year from the date of pur-

chase.

The warranty is applicable •

to Future Beach® products

registered and normally oper-

ated in North America. Under

this warranty, Future Beach® is

limited to the repair or re-

placement of the components

at the option of Future Beach®.

This warranty is non-transfer-•

able to a subsequent owner.

The following is not covered

by this warranty:

Damage due to misuse, ac-•

cident, collision, etc.

Future Beach• ® Corporation

shall have no liability whatso-

ever for any personal injury,

accident or consequential

damages

Wear-and-tear deterioration, •

discoloration, or fading, etc.

Commercial use or rental•

Damage or surface corrosion •

caused by the environment

Damage caused by the use of •

aggressive chemical cleaning

solvents

All incidental or consequential •

damages

Any damage incurred in •

transport from Future Beach®

to the customer

Any transportation charges to •

and from an Authorized repair

facility

Labor to install new or •

replacement components

Customers are responsible for in-

specting their kayak upon arrival

for any shipping damage and must

notify Future Beach® in writing

within 5 (ﬁve) days of the date of

delivery.

Future Beach® will be responsible

for all freight and handling charges

should the purchaser ﬁnd a defect

in either the hull or component

parts within the ﬁrst 30 days from

the date of retail purchase.

After 30 days from the date of

retail purchase, transporta-

tion charges for hulls and/or re-

placement components are the

Kayak Warranty

responsibility of the purchaser. This

warranty is limited to the purchase

price of the product, and is non-

transferable to a subsequent owner.

Repair or return of boats

All requests for a return authoriza-

tion number must be sent by email

to [email protected]. The

return of any boats will not be ac-

cepted by Future Beach® without

an authorization number.

This warranty is the sole and ex-

clusive warranty by Future Beach®

in connection with its boats and

Future Beach® makes no warran-

ties or representations, expressed

or implied (including warranties of

merchantability and or ﬁtness for

a particular purpose) in such con-

nection except as speciﬁcally de-

scribed in this warranty.

All incidental and/or consequential

damages are excluded from this

warranty. Implied warranties are

limited to the life or this warranty.

Some states do not allow limita-

tions on how long an implied war-

ranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitations

or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you special le-

gal rights, and you may also have

other legal rights which may vary

from state to state.

During the warranty period Future

Beach® Leisure Products is obliged

only to repair or replace, at its

discretion, the above mentioned

parts, at either its manufacturing

plant, or at an authorized dealer

store or service center, as decided

by Future Beach®. Transportation

costs back to the appointed place

or repair or replacement are at the

expense of the consumer. Future

Beach® is not responsible for any

damages incurred in transport,

charges for storage or transporta-

tion fees, nor for inconvenience or

loss of time or money while repairs

are being made.

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Manufacturer’s Declaration of Origin

Future Beach® Leisure Products Corporation

The undersigned hereby certiﬁes that the new boat describeb be-

low, has been transferred this ________ day of _______________ year

___________, on invoice #_____________ to ________________________

______________________________________________________________

whose address is _______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________.

Type of boat : Kayak

Model : _______________________________________________________

Serial number : ________________________________________________

The corporation further certiﬁes that this was the ﬁrst transfer of such

new boat in ordinary trade or commerce.

By ________________________________, Chief Executive ofﬁcer

(Robert Farber)

Future Beach® Leisure Products Corporation

160, Vanier, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec

J3G 3R4, Canada

www.futurebeach.com [email protected]

Purchase Registration Form

Future Beach® Leisure Products Corporation

It is important to proceed with this registration within 30 days following

the product’s purchase date.

Registration can be done electronically at www.futurebeach.com,

or by mail; Future Beach Leisure Products Corporation.

160, Vanier, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, J3G 3R4, Canada.

Date of Purchase: _______________________________________

Model Name: ___________________________________________

Color: _________________________________________________

Serial Number:__________________________________________

Dealer/Store Name: _____________________________________

______________________________________________________

Dealer/Store Address: ___________________________________

______________________________________________________

State/Province:____________Zip/Postal Code _______________

Owners Family Name: ___________________________________

Owners First Name: _____________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

State/Province:____________Zip/Postal Code _______________

Telephone Number ______________________________________

Email:_____________________@ __________________________

Future Beach®

Future Beach® Leisure Products Corporation

USA

750 route 9, Champlain, New York 12919

Canada

160 Vanier, St-Jean, Quebec, Canada J3B 3R4

Contacts

Customer Service: [email protected]

Sales: [email protected]

Website: www.futurebeach.com

Future Beach products are available through authorized

distributors world wide.

Future Beach products are protected by US

and Canadian Patents.

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