Repair Tips
Prior to opening the boat’s zippers, make sure they are clean and clear of any debris so that they will operate
freely, by cleaning the zippers with soapy water and an old toothbrush.
When patching the airecell, apply the patch to the outside of the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the patch on the inside of the PVC.
The airecell patch is for air retenNon. The PVC shell patch protects the airecell patch as well as prevents the hole from tearing further.
Adhesive Type B Patch Repair
Items Needed
:
Towel
Type B Adhesive Patch
Alcohol Prep Pad
Tear Aid instrucNon Sheet
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely.
1.
Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the airecell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
2.
Using a towel, dry the area to be worked on.
3.
Clean area to be worked on with alcohol prep pad and let the area air dry.
4.
Peel backing paper off Type B Adhesive Patch and apply patch over punctured area.
(See Tear Aid instrucNon sheet for more details.)
5.
Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
Glue Repair
Items Needed
:
Scissors or Knife
Standard Screwdriver
Roller
Stabond 2-‐part adhesive
Sand Paper
Popsicle SNck
Small Brush
PVC Material or Vinyl Material
MEK or Alcohol Prep Pads
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely. When patching the AIREcell, apply the patch to the outside of the airecell.
When patching the PVC shell, apply the patch on the inside of the PVC.
1.
Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the AIREcell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
2.
Using a towel, dry the area to be worked on.
3.
Cut a patch of fabric at least two inches large in length and width than the puncture, hole, or tear.
4.
Clean the area to be patched (using MEK or alcohol prep pads).
5.
Rough up both the patch and the area to be patched with the sand paper. (For non Tear-‐aid Patches)
6.
ARer opening the 2-‐part adhesive, prepare the Stabond glue by pouring the enNre contents of the glass jar into the metal can and sNr using a
popsicle sNck or tongue depressor.
7.
Apply an even coat of glue with a small brush to both the patch and the area to be repaired and let dry completely, approximately 10-‐15
minutes.
8.
Apply a second coat of glue, and let dry 5 minutes or unNl tacky. If the glue is too dry, reacNvate it with a small amount of cleaner.
9.
Place the patch over the hole or tear, and press together. Using a roller or another blunt object press from the center of the patch to the edges
to seal the patch to the AIREcell or outer skin. Make sure that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
10. Let the glue cure at least one hour before inflaNng (overnight if possible is best). Do not inflate to full pressure on the same day of the repair.
Extensive Repairs
If you have a major rip or tear in your boat that is beyond your abiliNes to repair, please contact Outcast at 800-‐966-‐0976 for a Return AuthorizaNon
(RA) number. Please put a brief note with your contact informaNon and a detailed descripNon of the repairs necessary inside the box and ship the
package to the address below with the RA number clearly wri]en on the outside of the box. For your protecNon, please ship the boat with a service
that provides a tracking number.
Warranty
What this Warranty Covers: The Five (5) year limited warranty covers retail purchases against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty
covers the tubes, D-‐ring patches, AIREcells, valves and zippers to be funcNonal and water worthy
What this Warranty Does Not Cover: The 5 year limited warranty does not cover the frame, damage caused by normal boat use, cosmeNc wear, excessive UV damage,
abnormal abuse, neglect and/or inappropriate storage. This warranty can be void if the boat is structurally altered or used commercially.
The Period of Coverage: Your boat is covered from the original purchase date for a period of five years.
Outcast SporNng Gear ~ 800.966.0976 ~ 2021 E. Wilson Lane, Meridian, ID 83642 ~
