Safety Information
CAUTION:
THE WoW FLOATING MAT IS NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN USING THIS MAT.
Do Not remove safety labels from mat or bungee/shock cord.
Please read this owners manual before using your WoW Floating Mat.
Like boating, you need to put Safety first when using your WoW Floating Mat.
Please read the following safety tips prior to using your WoW Floating Mat.
1) The WoW Floating Mat is not a flotation device for children and poor swimmers.
2) Supervise children at all times.
3) Never leave children without adult supervision.
4) Ensure children use suitable life jackets.
5) The WoW Floating Mat is not designed to be used in swimming pools.
6) It is recommended that all WoW Floating Mat users wear a personal floatation device (PFD).
7) Using the WoW Floating Mat involves inherent risks of injury.
8) Owners and users of the WoW Floating Mat assume all risks of injury and damage to property.
9) Use your WoW Floating Mat:
a) in a large body of water (not a swimming pool) with a minimum depth of 3 metres;
b) in an area away from watercraft traffic;
c) in an area free from hazards including, but not limited to, rocks, weeds, logs, sand bars and other objects;
d) only in large bodies of water where swimming is permitted and there are no waves;
e) by using the maximum tether/bungee cord length (3m) to keep the WoW Floating Mat clear from the boat’s or other hard surfaces.
f) by attaching the tether/bungee cord directly to your own mooring or similar object; and
g) by attaching a highly visible buoy and/or flags to the WOW Floating Mat. The WoW Floating Mat should always be kept visible on the water.
10) When using your Wow Floating Mat:
a) Do not tow, pull or push the WoW Floating Mat by any type of watercraft;
b) Do not swim under the Mat;
c) Do not jump or dive onto the WoW Floating Mat from a boat, wharf, jetty or similar object. This may result in damage to the mat and injury.
d) Do not jump or dive off the WoW Floating Mat;
e) Do not leave the WoW Floating Mat tethered while unattended;
f) Do not use the WoW Floating Mat when your boat engine is running;
g) Do not use the WoW Floating Mat during storms, lightning, high winds or in the dark;
h) Do not enter the water or use the WoW Floating Mat alone;
I) Do not stretch the /tether/bungee cord/shock cord system more than 20% as it may cause injury and pull mounting out of mat.
j) Do not remove any warning labels; or
k) Do not use the WoW Floating Mat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
11) Always remove the WoW Floating Mat from the water when not in use.
12) Always secure and store the WoW Floating Mat when not in use.
13) The WoW Floating Mat is not to be used for Commercial use.
14) The WoW Floating Mat weighs approximately 14.5kg so we recommend that two adults carry the mat.
Warranty
Your WoW Floating Mat has a one-year Warranty period from the date of purchase.
When returning the product under this one-year Warranty, reasonable evidence of the date of your original purchase must be provided to qualify for these Warranties. The original sales receipt is your best proof of purchase
This Warranty does not cover:
a) to the extent permissible by law, consequential damage or loss or failure due to accidental damage, impact, misuse or negligence of any third party;
b) fading or slight variations in product colour;
c) damage caused by cleaning;
d) damage and loss caused by use other than in accordance with the Safety Instructions and Owner’s Manual;
e) damage arising out of any ‘force majeure’ event including but not limited to act of God or war;
f) loss or damage to the product from towing or incorrect tethering;
g) surface snags, scuffs and tears from sharp objects, including metal objects, nails, belt buckles, dog claws, swim suit ornamentation, jewellery, other water toys, etc.; or
h) wear and tear from normal use and weathering, including fading from UV light.
i) damage and tears arising from jumping onto the mat from a height such as boat, wharf or something similar. The mat should be stepped on and not jumped on from any height.
j) Tears and holes as these will not arise through intended use of the mat.
This one-year Warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product.
If returning the WoW Floating Mat, it is the customer’s responsibility for shipping and tracking shipment back to the Company and the Company only takes responsibility after signing for the delivery.
The following statement applies if the supply of the WoW Floating Mat to you is a consumer sale as defined in the Australian Consumer Law. In this statement, ‘Our’ means ‘the Company’, and ‘goods’ means ‘WoW Floating Mat’.
Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Not withstanding the preceding clause, the liability of the Company is limited to the extent permissible by law and at the option of the Company to replace the product or the supply of equivalent products or the payment of the cost of acquiring equivalent products.
To the extent permitted by law, all other warranties whether implied or otherwise, not set out in these warranty terms and conditions are excluded and the Company is not liable in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise to compensate you for:
a) any increased costs or expenses;
b) any loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts or anticipated savings;
c) any loss or expense resulting from a claim by a third party; or
d) any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any nature whatsoever caused by the Company’s failure in complying with its obligations.
The benefits given to you in this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the product(s) to which this warranty applies.
Product Care
You have made a significant investment purchasing your WoW Floating Mat. You can protect that investment by looking after your mat so it can provide a number of years of enjoyment for you, your family and friends.
The WoW Floating Mat is made from cross linked polyethylene foam and does not require any other flotation device or air.
Sunlight or UV Rays can lead to fading of the mat, but this will not have an impact on the use of your mat.
When storing for extended periods (e.g. during colder winter months), we recommend you rinse your mat with fresh water to remove sand and other material such as dirt, let dry, roll up and store out of the sun and rain.
Never tow your mat behind a boat, jet ski etc. as it has not been designed for that purpose and is likely to get damaged and cause injury.
Never jump onto the mat from a height such as a boat or wharf as this will likely damage the mat and may cause injury.
Do not stretch the bungee/shock cord system as it may cause injury and pull mounting out of mat. Bungee /shock cord is designed to allow the mat to move with the current and wind when attached to a boat or similar object.