NorthStar 120RF Manual

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NORTHSTAR MANUAL3All hatch covers are also fitted with a rubber gasket to improve sealing andsuppress noise.In case of the need for a large livewell, a kit is optional to convert this areato a livewell.Boarding ladder is found at port side of the transom and can be lowered bypulling it out. It is telescopic.2.2. FOR INFLATABLE BOATS2.2.A. INFLATION/DEFLATIONThe boat has inflation chambers around the hull. The recommendedmaximum pressure for the chambers is 240mbar. Under normal use, slightoverpressure can be used, however, the boat should never be used whilethe tubes are underinflated.Although NorthStar inflatables are tested with over pressurizing and willwithstand overpressures up to 30% caused by temperature differences, itis very important that the pressure of the chambers are checkedperiodically and adjusted to a maximum of 240mbar to prevent prematurewear and failure of tubes.INFLATIONInflate the tubes to 60-70% of the recommended maximum pressurein the following order - preinflation:1. Port aft chamber2. Starboard aft chamber3. Port front chamber4. Starboard front chamber5. Bow chamberThen, fill the chambers to the recommended pressure in the same order.DEFLATIONDeflate the tubes to 25 – 35% of the recommended pressure in thereverse of the inflation order (starting from bow chamber) –predeflation:Then you can deflate all of the remaining air.Do not inflate a single section fully before pre-inflating other chambers first.Do not deflate a single section fully before pre-deflating other chambersfirst.2.2.B. DECK FITTINGS AND GENERAL INFORMATIONWater collected in the deck (rain, washing water, etc.) will automaticallydrain out of the boat through hull fittings on each side of the transom.Some residual water may remain on the sides of the tubes.The boat is provided with handles on the tubes for safety. There is a strongring at the bow section of the fiberglass deck to tie anchor line.As supplied, RM series RIBs come with a flat plywood/frp deck which iscovered with non skid gelcoat. The boat can be fitted with a manualoutboard but also, more popularly, can be fitted with a variety ofconsole/seat arrangements.The nature of this RM deck enables infinite mounting locations forconsoles, seats and equipment. Intended more for the professional user,care must be observed during the installation of these items to not to