West Marine Advanced Frame 2, Owner'S Manual

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1. Your AdvancedFrame™ kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled however should you
take it apart you will need to insert the aluminum Bow Rib and the Stern Rib into the
webbing slots on the cover of the AdvancedFrame™ tube (while deflated).
2. Place the AdvancedFrame™ (with Ribs installed), into the Outer Skin, making sure that the
air valve is upright and at the back of the boat, and lined up with the opening on the outer
cover.
3. With the AdvancedFrame™ tube installed inside the outer skin place the inflatable floor
inside the center of the AdvancedFrame™ with twist valve up.
4. Attach the adjustable backrest to the AdvancedFrame™ side tubes by fastening buckles.
5. NOTE : If you have purchased the optional deck conversion, zip on before inflating kayak.
This will allow the zippers to align properly.
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame 2™ kayak uses the following valves. The Advanced
Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is
compatible with most standard pumps. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for
easy inflation. The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves.
NOTE :
Deflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate clockwise to the locked position.
Valve stem should be pushed-in.
Inflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked
position. Valve stem should be pushed out.
Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIS T T O OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIS T VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSER T
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2
Figure 2. Inflate/Deflate Twist Valve