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Repair Tips
Prior to opening the boat’s zippers, make sure they are clean and clear of any debris so that they will operate
freely, by cleaning the zippers with soapy water and an old toothbrush.
When patching the airecell, apply the patch to the outside of the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the patch on the inside
of the PVC. The airecell patch is for air retention. The PVC shell patch protects the airecell patch as well as prevents the hole from
tearing further.
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 Type B Patch Repair
Items Needed
:
Towel
Type B 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 B Adhesive Patch and apply patch over punctured area.
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(See Tear Aid instruction sheet for more details.)
5.
Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
Glue Repair
Items Needed
:
Scissors or Knife
Standard Screwdriver
Roller
Stabond 2-part adhesive
Sand Paper
Popsicle Stick
Small Brush
PVC Material or Vinyl Material
MEK or Alcohol Prep Pads
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely. When patching the AIREcell, apply the patch to the outside of
the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the patch on the inside of the PVC.
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.
Cut a patch of fabric at least two inches large in length and width than the puncture, hole, or tear.
4.
Clean the area to be patched (using MEK or alcohol prep pads).
5.
Rough up both the patch and the area to be patched with the sand paper. (For non Tear-aid Patches)
6.
After opening the 2-part adhesive, prepare the Stabond glue by pouring the entire contents of the glass jar into the metal can and
stir using a popsicle stick or tongue depressor.
7.
Apply an even coat of glue with a small brush to both the patch and the area to be repaired and let dry completely, approximately
10-15 minutes.
8.
Apply a second coat of glue, and let dry 5 minutes or until tacky. If the glue is too dry, reactivate it with a small amount of cleaner.
9.
Place the patch over the hole or tear, and press together. Using a roller or another blunt object press from the center of the patch to
the edges to seal the patch to the AIREcell or outer skin. Make sure that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
10. Let the glue cure at least one hour before inflating (overnight if possible is best). Do not inflate to full pressure on the same day of
the repair.
