Inflation
1.)
Remove the protective valve cap at the end of each pontoon by turning
counter clockwise and pulling outward. The cap will hang down from its
string. The inflator/deflator valve is now visible.
2.)
Depress the valve pin while turning counter clockwise until it stops.
The valve is not in the fill, or closed, position which allows pressured
air in but not out. The valve should already be in this position when
unboxed.
When using the Super Air Pump:
A
Halkey-Roberts Boat Valve Adapter is needed. First slide the ribbed end
of the valve adapter into the open end of the pump hose. Then insert
the adapter into the recess around the center pin of the valve and turn
clockwise until it stops. Begin pumping, with your feet firmly planted
on the pedals of the pump. (New World no longer sells Super Air Pumps)
When using the K-Pump Mini:
An adapter is not needed. Just insert the tip of the pump into the valve opening and begin pumping.
**Pump each pontoon until firm- DO NOT OVER INFLATE!
Your SuperCat pontoons will lose pressure over a period of days. Environmental factors also have an effect on pontoon pressure and should be considered. For example fully inflating a pontoon on a cold morning will result in a substantial increase in pressure at midday, under full sun. Conversely, if ou inflate you SuperCat at midday, under full sun, you many need to ass air if the temperature drops substantially. We always advise you carry a pump with you when traveling with or using a SuperCat.
Deflation
Remove the protective valve cap at the end of each pontoon. If only a small amount of air is to be removed simply depress the valve pin by pushing inward with your finger. To remove all or most of the air from the pontoons, depress the valve pin and turn clockwise until it stops. This will lock the valve in the open position.
Remove the protective valve cap at the end of each pontoon. If only a small amount of air is to be removed simply depress the valve pin by pushing inward with your finger. To remove all or most of the air in the pontoons, depress the valve pin and turn clockwise until it stops. This will lock the valve in the open position.
*If possible, store your SuperCat with its pontoons partially inflated in a warm, dry place.