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Hang the skin to completely drain water from the air panel.

“Swish” the skin around to be sure all water is drained.

Allow the kayak skin to dry completely.

Replace the two part boat valve, securing tightly.

Draining Water from an Air Chamber

Drain Water from Boat Valve Opening

Содержание aironaut

Страница 1: ...aironaut inflatable kayak made by...

Страница 2: ...aironaut by Feathercraft Made in Canada Paddled World Wide The pump can both inflate and deflate Green tape indicates inflation connection...

Страница 3: ...h the skeg under the strap welded at the stern of the hull It is easier to install if the skeg is wet There are three separate main air chambers two side panels and one hull panel Each chamber has a b...

Страница 4: ...Attach the fill adaptor on the pump to the valve by turning clockwise turn Pump up the hull chamber The hull should feel fairly firm This takes about one minute of steady pumping Each chamber has a pr...

Страница 5: ...k Push the short black filler hose into the pump fill adaptor Open the twist valve by turning counter clockwise Push the filler hose over the valve and pump Twist clock wise to close Remove filler hos...

Страница 6: ...the importance of the Sea Sock It is your key safety item in a capsize to prevent flooding your kayak it also prevents sand and dirt getting in the kayak Tips on Usage and Installation The coloured Fe...

Страница 7: ...pushing in the yellow poppit and turning clockwise b Flatten out skin along fold c Twist bow stern ends to begin rolling the skin into a snug bundle d Roll up tightly towards the open valves kneeling...

Страница 8: ...ble paddle float tucks under a panel attached to the stern deck 2 Slide the paddle into the pocket of the float clip on to the paddle shaft and inflate with a few breaths of air Inflatable Paddle Floa...

Страница 9: ...e stern deck panel Use the paddle and float as a platform to lever yourself on to the kayak keeping your center of gravity low 4 Twist turn as you re enter the cockpit Pump out any water within the so...

Страница 10: ...r Be sure to then CLOSE the valves 1 4 turn count er clockwise once skin is deflated and ready for final rolling for transport Do not allow water to enter the air panels as this may cause the inner ch...

Страница 11: ...op off To Open and Remove Boat Valve The boat valve is a two section twist valve The inner section can be felt through the kayak fabric Feeling through the kayak skin hold the inner part with one hand...

Страница 12: ...ter from the air panel Swish the skin around to be sure all water is drained Allow the kayak skin to dry completely Replace the two part boat valve securing tightly Draining Water from an Air Chamber...

Страница 13: ...he repair kit provides the best adhesion However duct tape will also work The glue in the repair kit has a shelf life of about 2 years less if opened Please check your glue There are other brands of g...

Страница 14: ...psi Then check the seal around the valve by putting some soapy water over it and looking for bubbles If there are bubbles around the outside of the black plastic the valve may simply be loose Use the...

Страница 15: ...ues need to be practiced in various water conditions Maneuvering a kayak through rough seas currents and tidal zones is quite different from paddling on flat water Practice wet exiting your kayak and...

Страница 16: ...se the equipment in an emergency Self Rescue and Group Rescue The nature of kayaking is such that some day you or a member of your group will capsize This experience can vary from a refreshing dip in...