94PO
(94PO) "NMMA" KAYAK ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3”
08/08/2010
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Disassembly and Storage
First clean your kayak thoroughly following the Care and Maintenance instructions. Open all air valves,
deflate kayak completely and remove all the accessories from the kayak.
Flip the kayak over. Fold the left side of the kayak over and then fold the right side over the left. Fold
the bow end twice to the middle of the kayak tightly while forcing out any remaining air; repeat this
procedure for the stern. Replace all air valves’ caps. With two opposing folded sides, fold one end over
the other like closing a book. Your kayak is ready for storage. Fold the kayak loosely and avoid sharp
bends, corners and creases which can damage the kayak.
Troubleshooting
If your kayak appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the kayak was inflated late in the
day with 32 °C (90 °F) air, that air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F) overnight. The cooler air exerts
less pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking for a leak:
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Take a good look at your kayak from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely check over the
outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
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If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray
bottle, and spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles that will pinpoint the
location of the leak.
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Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the valve base.
Repairs
Through constant use you may occasionally puncture your kayak. Most leaks only take a few minutes
to repair. Your kayak comes with a repair kit, and additional repair supplies can be ordered from Intex
Consumer Service or from our website.
First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of the leak. Thoroughly clean the
area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately 1.5 cm
(1/2”). Round off the edges, and place over the damaged area. Using a pencil, trace the outline of the
patch lightly. Apply adhesive to the underneath side of the patch and around the area to be repaired.
Coat the affected area lightly but completely with glue.
Place the patch on the damaged area and press down firmly. You may want to use a weight on top to
keep it in place. Allow 12 hours for repair to dry. After patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for
a complete seal (dry 4 hours).