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FireFly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual

2.2 Features

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Rigid Bow and Stern

: Built-in rigid panels define the bow and stern and improve tracking.

Durable and Light

: Unique outer cover provides durability in a lightweight design.

Easy to Set Up

: New Twistlok™ valves and high flow Spring™ valve allow for quick setup time.

Hull Design

: Landing plate and tracking fin improve performance.

3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION

The FireFly™ Kayak has a rigid bow and stern that enhances its performance.

3.1 Assembly

Your kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled.

Summary of Contents for Firefly AE1020

Page 1: ...S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Firefly Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual MODEL AE1020 ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC 2006 REV 06 001 1...

Page 2: ...k Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the tracking of hard shell kayaks The stern acts as a skeg increasing the tracking performance The DragonFly kayaks are durable and lightweight T...

Page 3: ...struction 7 3 1 Assembly 7 3 2 Understanding Your Valves 8 3 3 Inflating 9 3 4 Over Inflation 9 3 5 Deflation 9 3 6 Folding 10 4 Guidelines for Usage 10 5 Proper Care and Storage 11 6 Repairs 11 6 1 R...

Page 4: ...CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEA...

Page 5: ...amage CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation wh...

Page 6: ...ing determines the number of passengers not the overall load capacity U S COAST GUARD MAXIMUM CAPACITIES 250 LBS PERSON GEAR PRESSURE 1 5 psi main chambers MANUFACTURER ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC CONCORD C...

Page 7: ...uter cover provides durability in a lightweight design Easy to Set Up New Twistlok valves and high flow Spring valve allow for quick setup time Hull Design Landing plate and tracking fin improve perfo...

Page 8: ...e 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 Val...

Page 9: ...ver Inflation CAUTION Water temperature and weather will affect the air pressure of the kayak In cold weather and water your kayak will lose some pressure If this occurs you may want to add a bit more...

Page 10: ...and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports After you have inflated your kayak and before you put it in the water inspect your equipment for obvious signs of wear or failure Review local ru...

Page 11: ...k make sure it is both CLEAN and DRY You may clean your kayak with a mild soap and water NEVER use strong solvents to clean your kayak as they will destroy the material If your kayak has been used in...

Page 12: ...or hole somewhere on the tube Pull tube from outer covers Inflate If you cannot see or hear where a leak may be take a clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube If a hole is present bubble...

Page 13: ...P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED in the amount of _________________________...

Page 14: ...It is always a good idea to keep notes of your paddling experiences Your notes can serve as a reminder of what to look out for as well as what gear to bring along and what conditions are like DATE TI...

Page 15: ...ce with this warranty THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY...

Page 16: ...like a catalog of our latest products please visit our website at www advancedelements com or call Toll Free 866 262 9076 PLEASE COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURN T...