Advanced Elements StraitEdge AE1008, Owner'S Manual

StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual

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Using the NEW “Screw-on” Spring Valve Adaptor:

The screw-on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to 
the Advanced Elements Spring Valve without falling off during inflation, making inflation easier. 
The valve adaptor also has a semi-circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem, opening the 
valve slightly to allow pumps with pressure gauges to take a constant reading.  When inflating 
the kayak using the Spring Valve Adaptor, the valve should be in the inflate position.

Special Note:

  The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps, 

with the exception of the 12v inflator, and will attach to any Advanced Elements pump that 
does not have the adaptor already included, with the exception of the 12v inflator.  The Spring 
Valve Adaptor will also attach to some other manufacturer’s pumps, but you must check the 
attachment style at the end of the pump hose to be sure it will fit.

Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve

OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES

TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE

TWIST VALVE

PUMP HOSE

INSERT

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                                                           Figure 2.  Inflate/Deflate Twist Valve