OBRIEN Simple Trainer Owner's Manual

OBRIEN Simple Trainer Owner’s Manual

Read This Manual First Before Using This Product!!
This Manual Contains Important Product and Safety Information

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WARNING This product is NOT a toy.

This is a WATERSPORTS TRAINING device. Use only with adult supervision.
Before using your new product, please take a minute to read the following warning and safety information.

WARNING
Use of this product and participation in the sport involves INHERENT RISKS of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. User ASSUMES ALL RISK of injury or death.

To reduce risks:

ALWAYS wear a properly fitted USCG type III / Level 70N, ISO/CE or other agency approved Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
NEVER operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ALWAYS use correct size trainers and bindings. Wet bindings and feet with water only.
Bindings should be properly fitted for a snug, not tight, fit.
ANY FALL may result in injury. Even when properly fitted and perform-ing as designed, your feet may or may not come out of mounted bindings.
Releasable bindings may or may not release.
ALWAYS ski in control, at appropriate speeds for the conditions and within your limits. The faster you ski, the greater your risk of injury. Start slow.
ONLY use on water with both a qualified driver and a capable observer.
NEVER attach or tie tow rope to watercraft while towing children’s train-ers. ALWAYS have the capable observer hold tow rope handle within the hull of the watercraft.
IMMEDIATELY release handle and rope when child falls.
AVOID breathing engine exhaust. Move to fresh air if you smell engine exhaust to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. NEVER shorten the trainer rope to bring child closer to the watercraft. KEEP AWAY from watercraft transom or boarding platform when engine is running.
Land starts, dock starts, or use of man-made features (including rails, sliders, ramps, jumps, kickers or other features) increase risk of injury.
NEVER ski near swimmers, shallow water, other watercraft, or obstacles.
ALWAYS read User’s Manual before use. NEVER remove warning label

INFLATION AND ASSEMBLY
Inflate the smaller push-in valves first and the large, (Lightning) valve last. To inflate your tube, use any high volume, low-pressure inflator. Your O’Brien dealer can direct you to the O’Brien 12-volt inflator or any of the many foot pumps or hand pumps that are available. The small rope and handle can be adjusted for the size of the rider. The long rope and handle is to be looped through the webbing loop at the nose of the tube and held by an adult. (DO NOT TIE TO THE BOAT)

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR TUBE

After use, clean debris from your tube by wiping it off or spraying it with fresh water. This is especially important if it has been used in salt water, or in an area where there has been exposure to oil or gasoline.
Never use harsh detergents to clean the tube. If you need more than water, use dish washing detergent or a similarly mild cleansing agent.
Dry your tube and store it DEFLATED, in a cool, dry area. Storage in a very cold area could result in cracking of the vinyl tubes.

REPAIRS
Your tube is made of very durable materials; but you may get an occasional puncture. A repair kit is included with your O’Brien tube. To patch your tube, take the following steps:

Clean the area around the hole to remove any foreign matter. Mild detergent should suffice.
Cut a patch (round or oval shaped) from the patching material included in the repair kit. The patch must be somewhat larger than the hole.
Apply thin layer of glue to the patch and the area around the hole. Allow the glue to set on each for about 1 minute.
Position the patch over the hole and press down firmly on a flat surface. Remove any trapped air by rubbing the patch from the center outward.
Wait 24 hours to reinflate your tube.

WATER SPORTS SAFETY CODE

The warnings and practices in the Water Sports Safety Code represent common risks, but it is not intended to address all potential hazards associated with water sports. Please use common sense and good judgment.

Before you get in the water: Skiing or riding instruction is recommended before use. Instruction
will teach general safety guidelines and proper skiing or riding techniques, which may reduce your risk of injury. For more information about skiing or riding schools, contact your dealer, association, or local ski club.

If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone who is, to tell you about any hidden dangers or other potential hazards to avoid.
ALWAYS wear a properly fitted USCG-approved (or other agency approved) Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
ALWAYS inspect all equipment including, bindings, fins, tubes, other attachments, tow ropes and flotation devices before each use. DO NOT use if damaged.

Watercraft Safety: A knowledgeable, responsible and qualified driver is the most important safety device on any watercraft.

NEVER operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ONLY use water ballast for additional weight. Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of your watercraft.
NEVER exceed the passenger or weight limitations of your watercraft.
NEVER allow passengers to hang outside your watercraft or towed device, to sit on the gun-wales, or to sit anywhere outside of the normal seating areas.
NEVER allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of the watercraft.

Carbon Monoxide: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odor-less and tasteless gas. CO is produced by burning fuel. Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

ALWAYS avoid breathing engine exhaust.
If you smell engine exhaust, move to fresh air.
NEVER “platform drag” by holding onto the boarding platform or by dragging directly behind the watercraft.
NEVER sit on the watercraft transom or boarding platform while the engine is running.
ALWAYS make sure the engine is properly tuned and running well. A poorly tuned engine may produce high concentrations of carbon monoxide.
For more information, visit the United States Coast Guard website (www.uscgboating.org).

Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for different activities. Always check any rope you plan to use is intended for skiing or riding.

ALWAYS inspect tow ropes prior to each use. NEVER use a damaged rope that is frayed, knot-ted, unraveling, or discolored from use or from sun exposure. REPLACE tow ropes with any sign of damage.
ALWAYS attach rope in an approved fashion to your watercraft, using hardware designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft User’s Manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment for each water sports activity.
NEVER use a rope with elastic or bungee material as a tow rope to pull skiers or riders.
ALWAYS use a rope with the proper tensile strength and follow all manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
ALWAYS keep people and tow ropes away from the propeller, even when idling. Before retrieving a tow rope entangled with a propeller: ALWAYS turn OFF the engine, remove the key, and take the key with you.
Tow ropes should be disconnected and safely stowed in the watercraft when not in use.

Preparing to ski or ride: ALWAYS have a capable observer in addition to a qualified driver, and agreed-upon hand signals.

ALWAYS check the driver is aware of the experience and the ability level of the skier or rider. .
The driver, the observer, and the skier or rider need to agree upon hand signals beforehand Signals should include READY, STOP, SPEED UP, and SLOW DOWN.
ALWAYS check no one is in the water near the propeller before starting the engine.
ALWAYS make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around anyone’s hands, arms, legs, or other body part.
ALWAYS accelerate slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is taut after restarting your water-craft.
ALWAYS accelerate slowly to remove slack until the tow rope is taut after restarting your water-craft.
When the skier or rider signals READY and states, “Hit it,” confirm the path in front of your water-craft is clear of other watercraft or obstacles. Then accelerate in a straight line. Adjust your speed according to the signals given by the skier/rider.
ALWAYS turn engine OFF when people are getting into or out of your watercraft, or are in the water near your watercraft.

Skiing or Riding: ALWAYS maintain a sufficient distances between the watercraft, the skier or rider, and any potential hazards.

The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of injury.
Towing multiple skiers or riders increases their likelihood of injury.
ALWAYS wear a properly fitted USCG-approved Life Jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
NEVER ski or ride near swimmers, shallow water, other watercraft, or obstacles.
ONLY use on water.
NEVER attempt land or dock starts. This will increase your risk of serious injury or death.
NEVER make sharp turns while towing skiers or riders. Sharp turns may result in sudden acceleration of the skier’s or rider’s speed.
ALWAYS tow skiers and riders at appropriate speeds for their ability level.

Fallen skier or rider:

ANY FALL may result in injury.
ALWAYS keep the fallen skiers or riders in view and on the driver’s side of the watercraft.
ALWAYS circle fallen skier or rider slowly to return the tow rope handle or pick up the fallen skier.
ALWAYS put engine in neutral when near fallen skiers or riders.
ALWAYS display a red or orange skier-down flag to alert other watercraft that a skier or rider is in the area.

WE PROVIDE FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE ON THE WATER!

As the most recognized brand in watersports, we cherish every moment spent on the water, and we know that you do too. In 1964, we built our first waterski, and ever since then, it has been our mis-sion to create products that offer the ultimate family fun on the water – allowing you to make the most of these precious moments.
Our passion for watersports has revolutionized the industry not only with waterskis, but wakeboards, wakesurf boards, stand up paddleboards, tubes, and life jackets as well. We spend countless hours designing, testing, and perfecting each product to meet the demands of our athletes as well as their friends and families. Be-cause of this, we are confident that you will love O’Brien products just as much as we do.

-Welcome to the O’Brien Family!

If you have questions about this or any O’Brien products, or about the instructions in this manual, write to O’Brien or call
800-662-7436.
For full warranty information on our products please visit www.obrien.com/warranty

For additional boating safety information and best practices, as well as tips for towing water sports, see the Towed Water Sports Boating Handbook. Visit wsia.net/handbook to learn more.