Storage
Short Term Storage
-‐ Allow to air dry, deflate and roll loosely
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Long Term Storage
-‐ Store your boat dry and clean. AEer use, rinse off all debris and allow the boat to air dry on soE pressure and out
of direct sunlight. Residual water inside the bladders/AIREcells will not damage the boat. Store the boat in a cool, dry place out of
sunlight and away from exhaust fumes. If you store your boat inflated you should be able to pinch an inch of material.
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. ALWAYS secure the zipper cars with the split ring.
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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 reten<on. The PVC shell patch protects the airecell patch as well as prevents the hole
from tearing further.
1. Valve does not retain air when pump is removed.
• Make sure that the valve stem is in the up and closed posi<on.
• Clear any debris that might be preven<ng the valve from sealing. This can be accomplished by either pumping quick bursts of
air into the valve or removing the core valve assembly and cleaning the edge of the rubber diaphragm with a co6on swab and
denatured alcohol.
• Make sure that the core valve assembly is <ght. Tighten valve if necessary.
2. Tube becomes soE aEer infla<on process.
• Determine which air chamber is soE. Make sure the valve is func<oning correctly, with no signs of leaking.
• Find the hole in the AIREcell and patch with the Tear Aid patch.
3. Tube is puckered or shows a void when inflated.
• The AIREcell might be misaligned. Deflate the tube(s) and as they are brought back up to pressure, manipulate the tube(s) to
free the AIREcell as it inflates. If this does not fix the problem, deflate the boat, open the zipper and adjust the AIREcell.
4. Zipper is difficult to operate.
• Use a combina<on of soap, water and an old toothbrush to clean and clear the zipper of debris.
5. Tear Aid patch does not s<ck to AIREcell.
• Make sure the area to be patched is dry and clean. Use the alcohol pad to prep the area.
Basic Trouble Shooting
Recommended Items for Repair Kit
This boat contains a starter repair kit that includes equipment for basic repair. Here is a list of items, not included, which you should
strongly consider keeping with your repair kit at all <mes.
• *1/4 pint Stabond 2-‐part adhesive
• Scissors or knife
• Small paintbrush
• Roller
• MEK solvent
• Towel
• Duct tape
• Old toothbrush
• Popsicle s<ck or tongue depressor
• Standard Screwdriver
• Extra AIREcell is the ul<mate extended trip repair item
*It is recommended that the glue be replaced every year or aEer use.
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