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KayaArm Assembly/Operating Instructions B8 (2021-07-19) © Wirsig Enterprises Inc
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While the assembly and operation of the KayaArm is largely intuitive this manual provides detailed instructions to ensure
optimum and safe operation. KayaArm: Can patent 2,706,497; US patent 8,381,673.
IMPORTANT:
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BEFORE USING YOUR KayaArm, READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS---THIS OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WIRSIG ENTERPRISES INC. AND THE RETAILER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY
SUFFERED AS THE RESULT OF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AS SET OUT HERE-IN.
Warranty:
This product carries a
one-(1)-year
warranty from date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. This product
is not guaranteed against wear, breakage or misuse. Should this product become defective within the stated warranty period,
contact Wirsig Enterprises Inc. at
for an evaluation of the situation to figure out what needs to be
done to take care of things including free shipment of replacement parts. This warranty does not cover labour costs for any
repairs and generally does not cover product return shipping costs. Exchanges or repairs made under this warranty do not extend
its limit.
1. Assembly Instructions for KayaArm:
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Tools required:
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Two ½” wrenches
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Two
7/16” wrenches
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#2 or #3 Phillips screw driver
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Screw driver for driving deck screws.
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Other Hardware Required:
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6 deck screws (#8 or #10) for attaching the KayaArm to the dock
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Parts List (Refer to Figure 1):
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One of each of the following: mast (1), shoe (2), arm (3), angle (4), cap (5), and chain (6)
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Two of each of the following:
¼”-20 x 3/4” SS hex head bolt (7), ¼”-20 x 3/4” SS flat head bolt (8), 5/16”-18 x 1” SS
hex head bolt (9),
5/16”-18 SS Nylock nut (10), ¼” SS flat washer (12) and tapered cedar shims (13)
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Four of the following: ¼”-20 SS Nylock nut (11)
Note that for orientation purposes the chain slot identifies the top end of the mast.
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Completing the assembly (Refer to Figure 1):
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For additional visual information visit https://kayaarm.com/documentation/assembly-instructions/
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Using 2 flat head bolts (8) and 2 Nylock nuts (11) fasten the angle (4) onto the mast (1) through the upper set of
holes in the mast flanges.
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Using 2 hex head bolts (9) and 2 Nylock nuts (10) fasten the bent arm (3) onto the bottom of the shoe (2).
Note that
the bolts pass through the arm plate first and then the shoe otherwise binding may occur during hoisting
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Slide the shoe/arm assembly into the track provided in the mast.
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Using hex head bolts (7) washers (12) and Nylock nuts (11) fasten one end of the chain (6) to the top of the mast and
the other end of the chain to top of the shoe.
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Be sure to tighten all nuts securely.
2. Mounting the KayaArm onto a fixed or floating dock:
to watch installation video search HOW TO INSTALL KAYAARM
ONTO A DOCK - Youtube
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While the water space beside the dock needs to be large enough for the kayak, the actual dock space required for the
KayaArm and for entry/exit maneuvers can be as little as 3 to 5 ft (1 to 1 ½ meters).
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Mounting details will vary depending on dock construction. The following is one example for mounting on a straight sided
wooden dock (Refer to Figures 1 & 2):
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Place the assembled KayaArm onto the edge of dock and fasten it to the dock using 4 deck screws (not provided)
into the top surface of the angle (4).
Fit the cedar shims into the approximately ¼” space between the back of the
mast and the vertical surface of the dock (see Figure 2) at a location directly behind the lower holes in the mast
flanges. HINT: Push the tapered shims simultaneously one from each side of the mast and one in front of the other,
into the space behind the mast to a distance where this space is filled when the mast is vertical. Install 2 deck screws
(not provided) into the lower flange holes. Optionally install more deck screws through additional holes provided in
angle (4).
3. Mounting the KayaArm to a ladder on a fixed or floating dock:
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The KayaArm
mounted as above on a dock is functional to a water level about 30” below the top of the dock. For water
levels below that you may attach the KayaArm to the side of a ladder with two bolts (not provided) through holes provided
in the mast (1). See photos
on our website under “Additional Mounting and Use /instructions”.
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As an alternative to mounting the KayaArm to the side of a ladder, we
made a block about 18” long out of two 2x4s and
two 2x6s for mounting the KayaArm onto the dock beside a ladder.
The inner 2x6, which may need to be longer than 18”,
must be fastened (with the 5.5” side of the 2x6 against the side of the dock) firmly onto the side of the dock. Using 2.5” to
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