Triton Ladoga 1 advanced, Assembling Instruction

Page 1: ...1 Assembling Instruction Triton Ladoga 1 advanced Allround touring and sea kayak QR Code assembly video...

Page 2: ...bout 25 minutes Always keep in mind that no one is born a master and the individual assembling has to be learned for each folding boat If you have any questions your dealer will be happy to assist you...

Page 3: ...r diameter than stringer element of which 2x have D rings 2x short coaming rod comes connected 8 2x Sliding sleeve large 9 4x Sleeves small 10Seat and back 11Rudder system 12Repair kit 13Cover for loa...

Page 4: ...riveted pickup for the sail circled on the left Keel rod 3 has a riveted half tube circled which is later required to connect with the stern element First clip a stringer element without lock on each...

Page 5: ...rd stringer elements into the C clips of the cross rib The centered stringer element arrow simply place on top of the cross rib This will use as an extension to the ridge bar Take cross rib 2 and one...

Page 6: ...above Then clip the extension element on the upper clip of cross rib 1 Ensure that all snap buttons face inside the kayak The bow element is fully assembled and should result in the image on the left...

Page 7: ...ger element with lock The remaining keel rod 4 with the spherical end is placed to the keel of the stern segment The cross rib 5 is inserted similar to the cross rib 2 Which means that the remaining r...

Page 8: ...Then insert the bow element into the hull Make sure to place the frame centered Now push the frame flatly into the bow It is best to kneel inside the boat and take the frame at the back ends of the st...

Page 9: ...ith the stern Push the frame flat into the bow and as far as you can Make sure to take the filling tubes for the sponsons between the stringer elements Now bow and stern are getting connected and tens...

Page 10: ...stringer elements are not removed from the skin an unfortunate pressure on the keel rods is created which may damage them After joining the keel rods slowly press them both down Put the stringer eleme...

Page 11: ...than from above This creates a straight line and prevents jamming inside the channel Thus the rods are much easier to push into the channel Then connect the coaming rod with the pickup element in the...

Page 12: ...an connect the stringer elements both by pushing them into the boat or by pulling them into the boat from the opposite side Give it a try what suits you better Work your way from the bottom up Start w...

Page 13: ...you still can adjust some little imprecision by pressing with your thumb Then slide the sleeve over the connection Repeat the process with the remaining 3 stringer elements from bottom to top Especia...

Page 14: ...reverse order connecting stringer and coaming That is they connect bow and stern THEN connect the stringer elements first and insert the coaming afterwards and connect it Try that variation if you wan...

Page 15: ...y to clip the two top stringer into the clips while raising the cross rib It is not that easy but it will save you from pushing up the stringer later on Please do not clip in the coaming yet Installat...

Page 16: ...ition suits you best quickly This process takes a bit more strength when the boat is new The seat extends a bit so it gets easier each time It might help to slightly press the two stringer elements in...

Page 17: ...the weight of the paddler does not press on the stringer element It is therefore essential to install First place he half cross rib diagonally and then push it into position Otherwise is not possible...

Page 18: ...cross rib behind the seat Now inflate the sponsons by using the filling tubes These are then connected with the connecting pipe By connecting the tubes you will provide a pressure equalization which...

Page 19: ...ways One suggestion is to form a loop lead it through the middle D ring and lead the two ends back through the loop as shown in the left picture But you are free to attach the lining as you want The...

Page 20: ...asy to take out the frame Alternatively tap with your flat hand on the front of the lower part against the bow Here the boat should lay flat and the stern should already be taken out of the skin Espec...

Page 21: ...VC PU skin can easily be repaired in case of abrasion a small crack or hole with the included repair kit Cut a strip of PVC PU material from the supplied repair kit Make sure that it extends generousl...

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