INFLATING THE KAYAK
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• Select a clean area free of stones, gravel, sticks or other sharp objects.
• Unfold the kayak so that it’s laid out flat and locate your pump.
• Use a hand or foot operated air pump to inflate the kayak. DO NOT use high-pressure air compressors.
It’s very important to follow the numbered sequence when inflating: failure to do so will result in an
improperly inflated kayak. Fill each chamber until it is firm. Use printed ruler on the kayak to check the
main chamber for proper inflation.
• If the kayak is inflated during cold weather or without direct sunlight on the tubes, care must be
taken not to over-inflate the tubes. As the air inside the tubes heats up, due to temperature rises or
sunshine, the pressure will increase. The kayak is not fitted with a safety valve, so the pressure must
be monitored at all times.
Inflation Adapter
(pre-assembled)
A. Valve Cap
B. Deflation Button
C. Inflation Mouth
D. Protective Sheath
The Inflation Adapters are pre-assembled. If you ever need to remove or tighten them, there is a hand
tool included for this purpose. Inflate the kayak by numbered sequence. Do not over inflate. Remove
Valve Cap and attach Pump Adapter by inserting in Inflation Mouth and turning clockwise. After inflating,
remove the Pump Adapter from Inflation Mouth before removing adapter from pump hose. Replace Valve
Cap by hand turning in a clockwise direction.
Note: Pump Adapter is not needed to inflate lower chamber.
Fill each chamber until it is firm. Use the enclosed flexible ruler to measure the 10cm rulers printed on
each side chamber. Proper inflation is achieved when they match.
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C
1.45 PSI (0.10 bar) for chamber 1, 2, 3
Inflating
Unscrew Valve Cap A, attach Pump Adapter to Pump Hose and insert it into the Inflation Mouth and
turn clockwise to lock in place, then use Foot Pump to inflate to correct pressure.
Caution: DO NOT over inflate, or use a high-pressure pump! The maximum pressure for air
chambers 1, 2, and 3 should be 1.45 PSI (0.10 bar). Over inflation will lead to bursting.
Deflating
Remove valve cap A, push down the deflation button B and turn the valve in a clockwise direction 90°
until its locked, release the valve and the air will flow out. If you want to stop the deflation, push down
the deflation button B and turn it in a counter-clockwise direction 90°. The deflation will stop when the
valve is released.
DO NOT USE VALVE WRENCH TO DEFLATE KAYAK
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