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(Assembly scheme for book-type floor installation process)
For models that have three independent pressurized compartments, in addition to the
inflatable keel, the pressure in the left and right cylinders must be brought to 60-70%
of the nominal (recommended) pressure, then pump the nose area to the full
recommended pressure. Afterwards, inflate the left and right cylinders to full pressure.
For models that have four independent pressurized compartments, except for the
inflatable keels. It is necessary to bring the pressure in all cylinders to approximately
60-70% of the nominal, then the cylinders will expand, and then bring the pressure in
all compartments to the full recommended pressure, gradually inflating the cylinders,
alternately moving in the direction from aft to the bow to 100% of the pressure.
Inflate
the keel in the very end
! You will know that the boat is well inflated when it’s really
tough to push down the foot pump or if the pressure meter would indicate a specific
value matching the recommendation (for electric pumps).
As our boats have a pressure-control valve to prevent over-pressurizing, an inflated
boat might lose some pressure over a few days of operation and it would require
additional pumping to achieve optimal performance. This is a typical situation and
means that the valve is actually working and protecting the tubes of your boat from
damage.
Don’t use a compressed air source not compatible with the pressure recommended (if
you can’t adjust the pressure on it). Over-inflating the boat may result in structural
damage if the pressure valve is overwhelmed with the pressurized stream, which will
void the warranty.
Configuring the valves:
The valve has a special pushpin inside –
USE FINGERS
to adjust its position. It has
two positions: up or down. When it is pressed in the lower position, air will be released
from the tube. If you turn the pushpin in the clockwise direction, it will pop up into the
upper position. This will lock air inside and will prevent it from escaping through the
valve. Before inserting the air pump adaptor into the valve, please ensure that the
pushpin is in the UPPER, popped up position. Once the pin is in the "popped-up"
position, insert the air pump adaptor into the valve, rotate to lock, and inflate the
