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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.   Caution/Safety

 .................................................................. 4

1.1  Boating Safety

 ........................................................ 5

2.   Specification

 ...................................................................... 6

2.1  Capacity

 ................................................................. 6

2.2  Features

 .................................................................. 6

3.   Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction

 .................... 7

3.1  Assembly 

 ............................................................... 7

3.2  Understanding Your Valves

................................ 8

3.3  Inflating .................................................................. 9
3.4  Over Inflation ........................................................ 9

3.5  Deflation

 ............................................................... 10

3.6  Folding

 ................................................................. 10

4.   Guidelines for Usage ..................................................... 10

4.1  To Use As Self-Bailing

 ........................................ 11

5.   Proper Care and Storage

 ............................................... 12

6.   Repairs ............................................................................. 12

6.1  Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts

 ............... 13

6.2  Repairing Pinholes ............................................. 13

7.  Troubleshooting

 ............................................................. 13

8.  Statement of Origin

 ....................................................... 17

9.   Declaration of Conformity

 ........................................... 18

10.  Warranty and Registration

 ........................................... 19

Summary of Contents for AE1014

Page 1: ...MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE StraitEdge2 Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual MODEL AE1014 1 or 2 PERSON KAYAK ADVANCED ELEMENTS...

Page 2: ...k Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the tracking of hard shell kayaks The stern acts as a skeg increasing the tracking performance The DragonFly kayaks are durable and lightweight T...

Page 3: ...Understanding Your Valves 8 3 3 Inflating 9 3 4 Over Inflation 9 3 5 Deflation 10 3 6 Folding 10 4 Guidelines for Usage 10 4 1 To Use As Self Bailing 11 5 Proper Care and Storage 12 6 Repairs 12 6 1 R...

Page 4: ...CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEA...

Page 5: ...damage CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation...

Page 6: ...r main chambers 2PERSON OR 500 LBS THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMASTANDARDS OF EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN StraitEdge2 Kayak Capacity Label WARNING Do not exceed...

Page 7: ...frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance 3 1 Assembly 1 Insert aluminum Bow rib and the Stern rib into the webbing slots on the StraitEdge air bags and webbing slots on the kayak floor...

Page 8: ...s will have details on how to operate the valves NOTE Deflate Push in center stem and rotate clockwise to the locked position Valve stem should be pushed in Inflate Push in center stem and rotate coun...

Page 9: ...tly Remove small cap See Figure 2 and use appropriate pump nozzle Inflate chambers until firm 1 0 psi ONLY Do not over inflate 4 Locate Chambers 5 and 6 Inflate Chambers 5 and 6 until firm 1 0 psi ONL...

Page 10: ...center lengthwise 3 Fold into 4 equal sections 4 Place into duffel bag 4 GUIDELINES FOR USAGE Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding The user of this product should understand tha...

Page 11: ...e paddling Get official information about the local tides and currents before paddling there Be careful that you do not over estimate your strength your endurance or your skill Be careful never to und...

Page 12: ...e up any excess water in the outer cover 3 Wipe off the floor top and bottom 4 If there is sand or gravel in the kayak you can hose out the cover and then wipe it down with a towel 5 Most of the time...

Page 13: ...flate If you cannot see or hear where a leak may be take a clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube If a hole is present bubbles will continually form Repair using repair kit If it is a v...

Page 14: ...s It is alway a good idea to keep nots of your paddling experiences Your notes can serve as a reminder of what to look out for as well as what gear to bring along and what conditions are like DATE TIM...

Page 15: ...15 notes...

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Page 17: ...M P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED in the amount of ________________________...

Page 18: ...ation relates meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below General Product Safety Directive using the relevant section of the fo...

Page 19: ...ce with this warranty THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY...

Page 20: ...like a catalog of our latest products please visit our website at www advancedelements com or call Toll Free 866 262 9076 PLEASE COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURN T...

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