Aire Boat, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...P O Box 186 Meridian ID 83680 208 888 1772 800 247 3432 FAX 208 884 2089 email info aire com Website www aire com OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nner who wants the most in performance and dependability On rivers ev erywhere your AIRE inflatable will be recognized by expert and novice boaters alike as the front runner on boat design and tech nology Enjoy free flowing rivers and ride on AIRE TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INFLATION 3 KAYAK SEATS 3 RUDDER ASSEMBLY 4 KAYAK ACCESSORIES 4 5 CHEETAH ASSEMBLY 6 LYNX I LYNX II FOAM 7 FORCE FORCE XL FOAM 8 ...

Page 3: ...ntil the stem is seated To lock the stem in the up or closed position push down and turn clockwise until the spring pushes the stem up into position VALVE CAPS SHOULD BE IN PLACE WHENEVER TRANSPORTING THE BOAT THIS WILL PROTECT THE STEM AS WELL AS KEEP DEBRIS OUT OF THE VALVE AND PREVENT THE LOSS OF THE CAP AIR FLOOR AIRECELL If you have a SEA TIGER or a LYNX with an AIR FLOOR AIRECELL inflate the...

Page 4: ... OR A RESTRAINING DEVICE There is a left and right thigh strap The widest part of the thigh strap should be nearest the torso and the narrow part should be nearest the shin The straps are easily installed when the boat is off air After determining your kayak seat location find cargo loops located at the floor level on both sides of the floor pocket that will accommodate the thigh straps Lace in th...

Page 5: ...ce for punching the holes BE SURE NOT TO DAMAGE ANY OTHER PART OF THE BOAT WHEN PUNCH ING THE HOLES Place a washer on each of the bolts Push a bolt assembly through one of the end holes on each of the fabric washers Bring the other end of the fabric washer around and insert the bolt shaft through the remaining end hole as shown in the diagram This fabric washer protects the AIRECELL from the bolt ...

Page 6: ... make the floor tight from end to end 4 Find the position of your CHEETAH seat by sitting in the boat and putting your feet against the front frame bulkhead 5 Use the webbing with the sewn loops to secure the Cheetah seat Loop the web loops around the runner bars through the floor scups back through the sewn loops the loops are located in the front and the back of the chair Feed the webbing throug...

Page 7: ...lve end of the boat Flatten the piece by pressing down on the arched center Due to the curved hull the piece may seem too long It is not Center the TOP piece on top of the BOTTOM piece beveled edge up Pull the zipper closed and replace the split ring The zipper should be closed by hand only LYNX 1 FOAM PIECES One 13 x 54 x 2 TOP piece One 19 x 110 x 2 BOTTOM piece narrower at bow LYNX 2 FOAM ASSEM...

Page 8: ...A hands width towards the rear of the boat from the second webbing loop from the bow This is a reference point to help Pull the zipper closed and replace the split ring FORCE FOAM PIECES One 11 x 36 x 2 TOP piece One 14 x 108 x 2 BOTTOM piece FORCE XL FOAM PIECES One 36 x 12 x 2 TOP piece One 108 x 16 x 2 BOTTOM piece FORCE FORCE XL BOW STERN FLOAT BAG ADJUSTMENTS It is important to sit in the boa...

Page 9: ...our knees to help squeeze the floor pocket together for zipping Close the zipper and replace the split ring The foam is tight in the floor pocket as it will compress over time The zipper should be closed by hand only PUMA FOAM PIECES One 18 x 98 x 2 TOP piece One 21 5 x 55 x 2 MIDDLE piece One 28 x 110 x 2 BOTTOM piece tapered at ends SUPER PUMA FOAM ASSEMBLY Remove the split ring and open the flo...

Page 10: ...hecked by matching the angle changes of the floor pocket perimeter with the welded seams of the collar at the bow and stern of the raft Pick a starting point on either side Begin by tying a knot in the center of one of the ropes this prevents the rope from being pulled completely through the initial lace loop when snugging up the rope Alternate threading the rope through floor and collar lace loop...

Page 11: ... guard to the next hole about 8 12 inches and thread the rope down through the hole around the floor lacing rope and back up through the hole Continue across to the next hole and repeat the process When the final hole has been laced tie off the end of the rope The same process is to be used for the opposite splash guard Be sure that the lacing rope is tight against the guard and there is not any s...

Page 12: ...ing point on the floor lacing rope is the same otherwise the thwart will not be aligned If using quick links attach each link to one of the corresponding floor lacing ropes CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR AIRE INFLATABLE Your AIRE inflatable was built to be used But with use comes wear With all of the surfing flintstoning loading unloading beaching basking sun screen oils food salt water sandals and ...

Page 13: ...of the AIRECELL When patching the PVC shell apply the patch on the inside of the PVC The AIRECELL patch is for air retention The PVC shell patch protects the AIRECELL patch as well as prevents the hole from tearing further If a rip or tear is two inches or less dry the area with a cloth and seal with the vinyl repair tape Two pieces of tape one across the other to form a cross works well Use a rol...

Page 14: ...is done by lifting the wide part of the lanyard over a flange and rotating in the direction which the lanyard is pointing To reattach the lanyard slip part of the lanyard under a flange and rotate in the direction of the lanyard Now turn the lock ring counterclockwise to loosen and remove from the valve If not already open now open the valve to release all of the air in the tube Access the valve b...

Page 15: ... should be aligned seam matching seam if not remove the zipper car and adjust by staggering the two sides of the zipper to shift it into place A plastic tie should be attached now to keep the ends of the zipper from separating Snip the plastic tie with scissors so as to make a point which can be pushed through the zipper tapes After cinching tight and clip ping off the excess heat the clipped tie ...

Page 16: ...se firmly surrounded by AIRECELL and boot and thread the lock ring onto the valve making sure that the AIRECELL does not twist as the valve is tightened Hand tighten snug with the valve wrench then finish tightening with the wrench after the tube is inflated to operating pressure The HALKEY ROBERTS 690 BV valve has a free floating base inside the AIRECELL When reassembling the valve push the male ...

Page 17: ...LL in your raft or kayak the fill valve must be loosened and removed This is easiest if done with the floor inflated If the floor cannot be inflated access the AIR FLOOR AIRECELL and hold the valve base inside of the AIR FLOOR AIRECELL while loosening the valve When the valve is separated the AIR FLOOR AIRECELL can be removed The valve base is not attached to the AIR FLOOR AIRECELL it will drop ou...

Page 18: ... patch face and the corresponding area of the shell Position the patch and work out any trapped air pockets Close the zippers and bring the boat up to pressure The AIRECELL will keep pressure on the patch until the adhesive has cured overnight preferably HANDLE INSTALLATION The accessory handle is designed for inside the shell attachment Two slots will need to be cut in the shell through which the...

Page 19: ...and patch with the vinyl repair tape Floor becomes soft after boat is on the water The cooling effect of the water will soften the floor from its initial pressure Top off the floor again until the relief valve opens Tube is puckered or shows a void when inflated The AIRECELL might be misaligned Deflate the tube s and as they are brought back up on pressure punch or kick the tube s to free the AIRE...

Page 20: ...ible for shipping and handling to and from AIRE s plant or an authorized repair station 2 This warranty is void if the boat is structurally altered used commercially or subjected to stress beyond the physical limits of the fabric and accessories 3 This warranty does not cover abrasion and abnormal abuse AIRE Inc is not liable for any injury or mishap sustained by the use of this product The user o...