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Advanced Frame 2™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual

To begin inflating your kayak, you will need a 

Bellows Foot Pump

 or a 

Double Action Hand 

Pump

.  

Never use compressors, CO2 or compressed air as they may damage your kayak.

 

Diagram of Inflation Chambers

   

3.3  Inflating

 

IMPORTANT

: Before inflating, check to be sure that the kayak is completely assembled.  Inflate 

your kayak in the following order.  

Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to 

your kayak.  Do not over inflate.

 

1.    Partially inflate chamber 1 until the kayak begins to fill out or appears to be half way inflated    
   then close cap.  Check to be sure the valve is in the inflate position  (

See Figure 1

).

2.   Proceed to chamber 2.  Inflate chamber 2 until AdvancedFrame™ tube is firm to  touch. Close    
   closed caps on chambers 1 and 2 tightly.  Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but      

 

   equalize in pressure because they are inside a fabric cover.  Ideally you want to put half of the

 

   air in chamber 1 and half in chamber 2.  That way if you suddenly lose pressure in one        
   chamber  you should have another chamber as a safety.
3.    Inflate chamber 3 “floor” (using proper hose fitting).  Twist valve open to inflate and twist     

 

   closed when complete 

(Figure 2)

.  Fill with air until firm (1 psi 

ONLY

).  

CAUTION

Do not     

   over  inflate!

4.    Inflate thwart/foot brace (chamber 4) until firm (1 psi 

ONLY

).  Attach to Velcro on side tubes.    

   This  chamber  can be moved forward or backward when paddling solo. 
5.    Inflate chambers 5 and 6 for desired deck lift.
6.   Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly.  
7.   Finally, Insert Plastic Bow and Stern forms into pocket on bow and stern 

(Figure 3)

.

Summary of Contents for Advanced Frame 2

Page 1: ...L CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Advanced Frame 2 Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual MODEL AE1007 WM 1 OR 2 PERSON KAYAK ADVANCED ELEME...

Page 2: ...yak Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the tracking of hard shell kayaks The stern acts as a skeg increasing the tracking performance The DragonFly kayaks are durable and lightweight...

Page 3: ...ssembly 7 3 2 Understanding Your Valves 8 3 3 Inflating 9 3 4 Over Inflation 10 3 5 Deflation 10 3 6 Folding 11 4 Guidelines for Usage 12 5 Proper Care and Storage 12 6 Repairs 13 6 1 Repairing Small...

Page 4: ...HECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEAT...

Page 5: ...ty damage CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage CAUTION Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situatio...

Page 6: ...Do not exceed the certified maximum capacities under any circumstances Overloading will reduce freeboard and increase the likelihood of swamping especially in heavy seas Overloading causes handling to...

Page 7: ...llow for maximum versatility Single Double 3 ASSEMBLY INFLATING deflation INSTRUCTION The Advanced Frame 2 Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance 3 1 Assembly The i...

Page 8: ...rchased the optional deck conversion zip on before inflating kayak This will allow the zippers to align properly 3 2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements Advanced Frame 2 kayak uses the followi...

Page 9: ...2 until AdvancedFrame tube is firm to touch Close closed caps on chambers 1 and 2 tightly Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but equalize in pressure because they are inside a fabric cover Ideally...

Page 10: ...ter your kayak will lose some pressure If this occurs you may want to add a bit more air to the kayak to improve performance In hot weather or prolonged sunlight the air inside the kayak will expand Y...

Page 11: ...e all air chambers thoroughly dry kayak and remove the seat Reversing your pump to pump out all the remaining air will make folding easier 2 Remove plastic Bow and Stern forms and seats then lay kayak...

Page 12: ...paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle Paddle with short and even strokes Keep the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical Pull with your lower hand and push with your upper hand To...

Page 13: ...bottom 5 If there is sand or gravel in the kayak you can hose out the cover and then wipe it down with a towel 6 Most of the time you can just pull out the inflatable floor and wipe out the inside of...

Page 14: ...and begin rub bing the tube If a hole is present bubbles will continually form Repair using repair kit If it is a very small pinhole a dab of the glue may be sufficient The tube just needs to be adju...

Page 15: ...s It is alway a good idea to keep nots of your paddling experiences Your notes can serve as a reminder of what to look out for as well as what gear to bring along and what conditions are like DATE TIM...

Page 16: ...16 notes...

Page 17: ...e TM P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Signature_________________________________________________________________________________ FIRST ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED in the amount of _____________________...

Page 18: ...claration relates meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below General Product Safety Directive using the relevant section of th...

Page 19: ...nce with this warranty THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY...

Page 20: ...d like a catalog of our latest products please visit our website at www advancedelements com or call Toll Free 866 262 9076 PLEASE COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURN...

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