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Summary of Contents for AE1031

Page 1: ...EFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Lagoon2 Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual MODEL AE1033 1 OR 2 PERSON KAYAK ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC 2011 REV 11 2010 PATENTED AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING ...

Page 2: ...yak 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 Lagoon kayaks are durable and lightweight They have built in rigid forms that increase the performance once it is fully inflated You can take our inflatables with you anywhere in the world and no roof rack is needed Keep it in the trunk of your...

Page 3: ...Assembly 7 3 2 Understanding Your Valves 8 3 3 Inflating 10 3 4 Over Inflation 11 3 5 Deflation 11 3 6 Folding 11 4 Guidelines for Usage 12 5 Proper Care and Storage 12 6 Repairs 13 6 1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts 13 6 2 Repairing Pinholes 13 7 Troubleshooting 14 8 Statement of Origin 17 9 Declaration of Conformity 18 10 Warranty and Registration 19 ...

Page 4: ...A 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 WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG OFF SHORE WINDS SCOUT UNFAMILIAR WATER PORTAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE DO NOT EXCEED YOUR PADDLING ABILITY BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO BEGINNING YOUR PA...

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 which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE Indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related The precautions listed in this manual an...

Page 6: ...2 0 psi main chambers MANUFACTURER ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC CONCORD CA USA 94524 MODELAE1033 LAGOON2 KAYAK COMPLIANCE WITH ISO 6185 1 TYPE III B 0123 2 159 kg 0 16 bar main chambers 2PERSON OR 350 LBS THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMASTANDARDS OF EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN NOT INTENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROPULSION Lagoon2 Kayak Capacity Label WARNING Do not exceed t...

Page 7: ...lightweight design Easy to Set Up New Twist valves and high flow Spring valves allow for quick setup time Comfortable High support seat provides comfort for hours of paddling Hull Design Landing plate and tracking fin improve performance 3 ASSEMBLY INFLATING DEFLATION INSTRUCTION The Lagoon2 Kayak has a rigid bow and stern that enhances its performance 3 1 Assembly Your kayak comes from the factor...

Page 8: ...the rim of the valve If the valve is in the deflate position the valve s plunger stem will be inside or lower than the rim of the valve To change the valve from the inflate position to the deflate position simply use your finger to press the valve plunger 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 unloc...

Page 9: ...The Spring Valve Adaptor will also attach to some other manufacturer s pumps but you must check the attachment style at the end of the pump hose to be sure it will fit Figure 1 Inflate Deflate Spring Valve OPERATING THE TWIST VALVES TWIST TO OPEN INFLATE THEN CLOSE TWIST VALVE PUMP HOSE INSERT 1 2 Figure 2 Inflate Deflate Twist Valve To begin inflating your kayak you will need a Bellows Foot Pump ...

Page 10: ... it will hold the foam floor in place 1 Inflate chamber 1 main1 until the kayak looks about half way inflated 2 Inflate chamber 2 main2 until the kayak feels firm to touch There should be just a few wrinkles visible on the side GRAY TUBE COVERS 3 Inflate chambers 3 and 4 deck lift tubes until firm 4 Inflate chambers 5 6 7 8 until firm 5 Inflate seat cushion to desired firmness and attach to kayak ...

Page 11: ...g your kayak to extreme temperatures hot or cold 3 5 Deflation 1 remove the caps from chamber 1 and 2 2 Push the stem inward and rotate to the deflate position Do this on both valves 3 Twist the valve bodies open on chambers 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 to release the air 4 Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for improved folding 3 6 Folding NOTICE Reverse your...

Page 12: ...h your upper hand To reduce the amount of swaying at the front of the kayak ease off on the force of your stroke Paddling with a backward stroke can sometimes offer quick maneuverability ALWAYS practice safety and take the time to learn about the area where you are paddling Get official information about the local tides and currents before paddling there Be careful that you do not over estimate yo...

Page 13: ...will not hold full pressure for more than couple of hours The kayak still loses air SOLUTION The spring valve uses a plunger system The only time the plunger should be in the open position is when you are deflating Make sure that the plunger is closed to inflate Push the plunger in and rotate counter clockwise Be sure that the right pump is being used You need a bellows foot pump or a double actio...

Page 14: ...imately ten minutes Fin will conform to its original shape Even if it is slightly bent it will not affect the kayaks performance Water will drip into the kayak off of your paddle Do not be alarmed Simply dry it off before putting kayak away You can also get a spray skirt from our accessories list from a dealer This will help keep the inside of the kayak dry as well as you A kayak will always head ...

Page 15: ...nual 15 PADDLING NOTES 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 TIME LOCATION NOTES ...

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Page 17: ... knowledge TM P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED in the amount of __________________________________________________ the undersigned hereby transfers the Certificate of Origin and the boat described therein to ____________________________________________________________________...

Page 18: ...tion 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 following EU standards and other normative documents EN USI 6185 1 2006 ABYC H28 76 Date January 1 2011 Clay Haller President This product complies with European directives for recreational vessels as pu...

Page 19: ...ICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY IS INCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Advanced Elements Inc P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Toll Free 866 262 9076 email info advanc...

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 TO ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC TM P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 1 866 262 9076 www advancedelements com Email info advancedelements com PLACE STAMP HERE ...

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