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HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE AIR VALVE
ATTENTION:
Do not use a compressed air source (i.e.
automotive tire air compressor) to inflate boat. Over
inflation through the use of compressed air may result
in ruptured seams and will void the warranty.
The valve has a special pushpin inside. Do not use any
type of tool to adjust the position. Use your fingers! This
pushpin has two positions, up and down. When it is
pressed in the down position, air will escape. If you turn
the pushpin in any direction it will pop up. This will lock
air inside and prevent it from escaping through the valve.
Before inserting the air pump tube into the valve, please
make sure that the pushpin is in the upper, popped up
position. Once the pin is in the "popped up" position,
insert the air pump adapter into the valve and inflate.
Once you remove the air pump, pressure will seal the
valve and air will not escape. If you would like to deflate the boat, press down on
the pushpin and turn it in any direction until it stays in the pressed down position.
Air will immediately escape from the tubes thru the valve.
INFLATION
Inflate the boat with the pump supplied.
NOTE:
When using a hand pump, the
boat cannot be over-inflated. If using an electric inflator inflate the boat to about
80% and then finish the inflation procedure with the pump supplied. When
inflating the boat with the hand pump,
it is normal for the hand pump to
leak some air where the adapter connects to the valve.
Continue to pump
until the tubes become hard.
Never drag boat on pavement or
concrete!
Depending on climate and operating conditions, the pressure may
require monitoring during boat use to maintain a correct inflation
level. What is 100% full & don't have a gauge?
Inflate the tubes & floor
until the hand pump becomes somewhat difficult to push down.
Due to the boat having a safe valve to prevent over-pressure installed,
a boat inflated for 4 to 5 days may lose pressure and require re-
inflation to correct operating pressure, this is normal. It doesn't mean
that your boat has a leak; it means the safety over-pressure valve is
protecting your boat!
WARNING: DO NOT
using a compressed air
source (i.e. compressor) to inflate the boat. Over-
inflation with a compressor may result in ruptured
seams and/or bulkheads.
When inflating, maintain a balance of air between air chambers to
prevent damage to air chamber bulkheads.
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