Rubber Dockie RD18OGT2 18 ft. Floating Mat for Boats, Lakes, Rivers Manual

USING YOUR RUBBER DOCKIE

This product is to be used for non-commercial water recreation with proper adult supervision.

This is not intended as a flotation device. It is recommended that all users wear a US Coast

Guard personal flotation device (PFD) life vest before entering the water. Users of this product assume all risk of injury.

The safe location for use of your Rubber Dockie is in sufficiently deep water, away from boat traffic and clear of obstructions, such as piers, docks, rocks, sandbars, etc. After you find the ideal location to place your Rubber Dockie, attach the leash directly to an anchor or mooring to keep it from drifting away. If you plan to leave it in the water for an extended period of time during the day, you should attach a buoy or marking flag. It is not intended for use on land or in swimming pools.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Your Rubber Dockie is not a toy that is designed to be pulled or towed behind a boat or personal watercraft and as such does not have any braking or steering devices. Towing it is dangerous and could cause damage to the foam.

Common sense should dictate the number of persons allowed on the Rubber Dockie at one time.

Never allow a child to use the Rubber Dockie without supervision.

Do not swim or play under the Rubber Dockie and do not dive from the Rubber Dockie.

Do not jump from other objects onto the Rubber Dockie.

Never use the Rubber Dockie if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not attempt to swim from the mat to another object or the shore if you are fatigued.

Never use the Rubber Dockie during storms where lightning is present, before sunrise, or after dark.

Inspect the Rubber Dockie, tethers, cords and anchors for wear or defects before every use.

If the mat is anchored, precautions should be taken to eliminate activities that could cause entanglement in the tether leash or anchor rope.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The Rubber Dockie is made from cross-linked polyethylene foam and does not require any other floatation device or air, so set up and maintenance are simple. Use a sponge to wipe off any foreign material or debris that could scuff or damage the surface. UV rays are damaging to the surface and could cause fading and hazing of the surface if left in sunlight for weeks at a time.

To prolong the life and appearance of your Rubber Dockie, keep it dry and protected from sunlight and the elements when not in use.