Advanced Elements StraitEdge AE1008, Owner'S Manual

StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual

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3.4  Over Inflation

 CAUTION

:

 Water temperature and weather will affect the air pressure of the canoe.  In cold 

weather and water your canoe will lose some pressure.  If this occurs, you may want to add a 
bit more air to the canoe to improve performance.  In hot weather or prolonged sunlight, the air 
inside the canoe will expand.  You must let some air out of the appropriate chambers to prevent 
the canoe from failing due to overpressure.  You should avoid exposing your canoe to extreme 
temperatures (hot or cold).

3.5  Deflation 

1.   Remove the caps from chamber 4 and 5.
2.   Push stems inward and rotate to deflate position

 (See Figure 1)

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3.   Twist open valve bodies to chambers 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7.
4.   Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for    
   improve folding.
5.    Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly.  

3.6  Folding  

1. Completely deflate all air chambers and thoroughly dry canoe and remove the seats.
2. Fold in half, down the center , lengthwise.

3. Fold into 4 equal sections.

4. Place into duffel bag.