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FireFly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual

 

Diagram of Inflation Chambers

3.3  Inflating

IMPORTANT

:  Inflate your kayak in the following order.  

Failure to follow these instructions 

may cause damage to your kayak.  Do not over inflate.  

When fully inflated, the width of the 

seating area should be between 15” to 16” at the widest point.

1.   Inflate chamber 1 “main” until the kayak feels firm to the touch.  

Never over-inflate!

2.   Inflate chamber 2 “floor” (using appropriate fitting) until firm (1.0 psi 

ONLY

).

3.   Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly.  

3.4  Over 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 air to the kayak to improve performance.  In hot weather or prolonged sunlight, the air 
inside the kayak will expand.  You must let some air out of the appropriate chambers to prevent 
the kayak from failing due to overpressure.  You should avoid exposing your kayak to extreme 
temperatures (hot or cold).

3.5  Deflation 

1.   Remove the cap from chamber 1.
2.   Push stem inward and rotate to deflate position.
3.   Twist the valve body open on chamber 2.
4.   Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for    

   improve folding.

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...

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