P. 6
Please follow the particular order given below to avoid any kind of strain or premature
ageing on the YAKKAir.
1. The two main bladders
: Infl ate them with the “octopus-type” Y pipe. Being bigger,
they will take longer to infl ate. The rigid sterns will get into shape with the pressure.
Make sure to line up the RIB with the RIB guides located at the bottom of the boat and
under the deck. These RIBS are equipped with an adjustable restraining strap.
Seal the valves with the valve caps.
Do not overstrain so as not to twist the internal bladder.
Caution
: It is pointless exceeding the
3,5 psi
pressure. Nothing will be gained in
performance and you risk damaging your kayak irretrievably.
2. The keel :
it is the structural part of the boat, and has been pre-positioned
in the factory, but it may be necessary to recentre it both in length and width
before infl ation. Infl ate it to its pressure use
6,5 psi
.
3. The fl oor :
position it on top of the supports then infl ate it to the
6,5 psi
pressure.
Important advice
Do not leave your YAKKAir unnecessarily under the sun ! The air
contained in the bladders, the keel and the fl oor could expand under the
effect of the heat and could damage the seams and material irretrievably.
Use the manometer to check on the air pressure and do not go over the
recommended pressure in this booklet. With time, you will be able to test
the adequate pressure by simple touch.
ASSEMBLY /INFLATION
1
2
1
2
3
INFLATE
4
5
6
1
2
4
5
