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1. Valve does not retain air when pump is removed.
• Make sure that the valve stem is in the up and closed position.
• Clear any debris that might be preventing 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 cotton swab and denatured alcohol.
• Make sure that the core valve assembly is tight. Tighten valve if necessary.
2. Tube becomes soft after inflation process.
• Determine which air chamber is soft. Make sure the valve is functioning 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 combination of soap, water and an old toothbrush to clean and clear the zipper of debris.
5. Tear Aid patch does not stick 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 times.
• *1/4 pint Stabond 2-part adhesive
• Scissors or knife
• Small paintbrush
• Roller
• MEK solvent
• Towel
• Duct tape
• Old toothbrush
• Popsicle stick or tongue depressor
• Standard Screwdriver
• Extra AIREcell is the ultimate extended trip repair item
*It is recommended that the glue be replaced every year or after use.
Adhesive Patch Repair
Items Needed
:
Towel
Type A Adhesive Patch
Alcohol Prep Pad
Tear Aid instruction 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 A Adhesive Patch and apply patch over punctured area.
(See Tear Aid instruction sheet for more details.)
5. Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
