Skeg Installation
Items needed:
1 - Sawtooth II
1 - Skeg
1. With the boat deflated, align the skeg as shown in Figure 1.
2. Insert the long end of the skeg base into the pocket. Slide it all the way in toward the front of the kayak.
(Figure 2)
3. Next, insert the rear of the skeg base into the rear slot and slide it back until it stops. (Figure 3)
Inflating the boat to operating pressure will lock the skeg in place.
Figure
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Figure
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Figure
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Inflation
Items needed:
1 - Sawtooth II
1 - Summit 2 Valve Adapter
1 - Vinyl Tubing Adapter
1 - Pump (not included)
Inflate the Sawtooth II using a hand, foot or an electric pump designed for inflatable
boats. If using an electric pump for initial inflation, a hand pump must be used to top
off the kayak.
To inflate:
1. Remove the dust cap from the valve.
2. Push and turn the valve stem 1/4 turn to the left. This positions the valve
stem in the up or closed position. Having the valve stem in the closed position
allows air to be pumped into the chamber and will prevent the air from
escaping.
See Figure 1
3. Connect the clear vinyl valve adapter to the pump hose and to the gray
Summit 2 valve adapter and insert it into the boat’s valve. A 1/4 turn to the
right will lock the adapter to the valve.
See Figure 2
4. Inflate the chamber to a soft pressure.
5. Repeat procedure for all chambers.
6. Once all chambers are softly inflated, top off all chambers to 2.5 psi.
Do not over inflate the kayak.
Inflation Pressure: A good rule for gauging the proper pressure is to push down with
your thumb at the center of the tube. If you can deflect about a half an inch from the
top plane of the tube, it will be close to 2.5 psi.
To deflate:
Depress the valve stem and turn it 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise). This positions the
valve stem in the down or open position and will allow air to escape freely from the
chamber.
See Figure 3
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CAUTION
Changes in air temperature and elevation could cause the air inside the boat to expand which could cause the kayak
to burst. Always release some air when these conditions occur.
Never leave your boat sitting in direct sunlight when it is out of the water.