West Marine Advanced Frame 1, Руководство пользователя

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cover. Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but equalize in pressure because they are
inside a fabric cover. Ideally you want to put half of the air in chamber 1 and half in chamber
2. This way if you suddenly lose pressure in one chamber you should have another chamber
as a safety.
3. With the Advanced Frame 1™ tube installed inside the outer skin place the inflatable floor
inside the center of the Advanced Frame 1™ with twist valve up.
4. Attach the adjustable backrest to the Advanced Frame 1™ side tubes by fastening buckles.
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements Advanced Frame 1™ kayak uses the following valves. The Advanced
Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is
compatible with most standard pumps. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for
easy inflation. The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves.
NOTE :
Deflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate clockwise to the locked position.
Valve stem should be pushed-in.
Inflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked
position. Valve stem should be pushed out.
Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIS T T O OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIS T VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSER T
1
2
Figure 2. Inflate/Deflate Twist Valve
To begin inflating your kayak, you will need a Bellows Foot Pump or a Double Action Hand
Pump . Never use compressors, CO2 or compressed air as they may damage your kayak.