ADJUSTABLE FOOT BRACES
The adjustable foot brace is an optional accessory for the AIRE kayaks. Two
models are available. The BRYSON model requires gluing the foot braces in place,
the KEEPERS model requires holes to be punched in the outer shell for attachment.
The KEEPERS model can be shortened to half length if desired.
KEEPERS FOOT BRACE
After the location of the kayak seat has been determined, sit in the kayak and
determine the location of the foot braces. The position should allow for adjustment,
both shorter and longer. The height of the braces should also be considered (whether
your heel or ball of your foot is against the pedal).
Once the position has been determined, use a pen to transfer the location of the
threaded holes in the rails to the sides of the tubes (the backing fabric in the kit can
also be used as a template for the holes), Deflate the boat and open the zipper to
access the area to be worked on. Use a backing block and a 1/4" diameter punch to
put holes in the tube. The backing block is to provide a solid surface 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 head.
Using the adhesive in the kit, apply an amount around the areas of the punched
holes (on the inside of the shell) and position the large piece of backing material so
that all holes line up. Push the bolt and fabric washer assembly through the backing
to the outside of the shell and thread the bolt into the foot brace rail. Tighten the allen
wrench by inserting it through the center hole of the fabric washer. Repeat for all bolts
on both rails.
Make sure all materials are removed from inside the boat tube, realign the
AIRECELL if necessary, close the zipper and bring up on air. Allow the glue to set up
over night before using the braces.
BRYSON FOOT BRACE
The adjustable Bryson Foot brace is located in the same manner as above.
Once the position is determined, glue in place with adhesive. Follow the instructions
with the adhesive.
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