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VALVES
VALVE TYPES
Your boat consists of multiple air chambers, each with its own valve. There are two types of valves we are currently using:
The inflation valve (Leafield C7) and the Pressure Release Valve (Leafield A6). They are very durable and simple to use.
The Inflation Valve (Leafield C7)
The inside center of the valve has a spring loaded stem with a flat plunger on
the bottom. When inflating, make sure the spring isn’t held open. You can do
this by pushing the spring down and to the left (counterclockwise). This will
make sure the valve is closed, so air can only pass through into the chamber.
In order to deflate, you will need to push the stem down and twist it to the right.
This will hold the spring in the open position to allow the boat to fully deflate.
Make sure to always keep the valve cap on, when not inflating/deflating.
This will protect the stem and keep debris out. There are replacement caps
available should you lose any.
The Pressure Release Valve (Leafield A6)
Unlike the round design of the tubes, which distribute increases in pressure
evenly, the floor’s mattress design is smaller and less forgiving with more
drastic pressure changes.
We equip our floors with PRV’s designed to release at 2.0 PSI.
NOTE: The old leafield pressure release valves were color coded and blue
indicated a 2.0 PSI valve. The newer valves have the PSI engraved in the valve
itself. So if you can’t determine the color dot, it is a good indication that it is a
very old valve and needs to be replaced.
VALVE INSTALLATION & CLEANING
Valves come pre-installed on your boat, direct from the factory. If for some reason you have to remove/re-install
the valve, here’s a detailed instruction. Both the C7 and A6 Leafield valves are very similar to install. Both have
a female part inside the boat, then an outside washer and male part.
Inflation Valve (Leafield C7)
Push the male/threaded part of the valve through the valve hole opening in the floor or tube. Grasp the valve base firmly
and thread the valve together making sure that the boat fabric does not twist as the valve is tightened. Hand tighten the
valve, then finish tightening with the provided valve wrench after the tube is inflated to operating pressure. Removing the
valve would be the exact opposite, just remember that the female base in the boat is free floating!
Cleaning your Inflation Valve
The most common causes of leaks are from valves. If your valves are not airtight, dirt and grit can work its way into your
valve, causing an improper seal (leak) and cleaning the valve will usually solve the problem. First, deflate the tube of the
valve needing to be cleaned. Next, quickly depress the spring up and down a few times and use a pump to blow bursts
of air into the valve while it’s in the open position, to help dislodge any debris that might be holding the spring open. The
valve seal at the bottom of the valve stem should be free of debris, as this creates the seal. Once done, reinflate the tube
and test. If still leaking, remove the valve for a more thorough cleaning. (See Valve Installation)
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