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1. Your AdvancedFrame
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kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled however should you
take it apart you will need to insert the aluminum Bow Rib and the Stern Rib into the
webbing
2. Place the AdvancedFrame
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(with Ribs installed), into the Outer Skin, making sure that the
air valve is upright and at the back of the boat, and lined up with the opening on the outer
cover.
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inside the center of the AdvancedFrame
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with twist valve up.
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5.
NOTE
This will allow the zippers to align properly.
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame
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Convertible kayak uses the following valves. The
Advanced Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves
and is compatible with most standard pumps. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the
threading.
The valve’s plunger stem should be set in the down/inward position recessed in the
valve threading.
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How the Spring Valve Works:
spring-loaded plunger open, allowing air to enter the air chamber
the valve’s plunger stem will be inside, or lower than, the rim of the valve. To change the valve
stem down/inward, and give it a 1/4 turn. This will lock the plunger open and allow the air to
rush out. Use the same procedure in reverse to unlock the valve plunger, allowing it to spring up
Special Note:
inward) position because these types of pumps typically do not provide enough air pressure
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