Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame AE1007, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AdvancedFrame Convertible Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual MODEL AE1007 1 OR 2 PERSON KAYAK ADVANCED E...

Page 2: ...ak 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 Lagoon kayaks are durable and lightweight The...

Page 3: ...ssembly 7 3 2 Understanding Your Valves 8 3 3 Inflating 10 3 4 Over Inflation 11 3 5 Deflation 11 3 6 Folding 11 4 Guidelines for Usage 12 5 Proper Care and Storage 13 6 Repairs 14 6 1 Repairing Small...

Page 4: ...CHECK 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 WE...

Page 5: ...property 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 si...

Page 6: ...0 LBS THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMASTANDARDS OF EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN 2010 NOT INTENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROPULSION AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak Capacit...

Page 7: ...mum versatility Single Double 3 ASSEMBLY INFLATING DEFLATION INSTRUCTION The AdvancedFrame Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance 3 1 Assembly The illustration belo...

Page 8: ...ition recessed in the valve threading In order to switch the valve from inflate to deflate or vice versa simply use your finger to press the valve stem down inward and rotate it a 1 4 turn to either l...

Page 9: ...ve Adaptor the valve should be in the inflate position Special Note The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps with the exception of the 12v inflator and will attach to an...

Page 10: ...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 pressur...

Page 11: ...ir to the kayak to improve performance In hot weather or prolonged sunlight the air inside the kayak will expand You must let some air out of the appropriate chambers to prevent the kayak from failing...

Page 12: ...e user of this product should understand that participation in paddlesports may involve serious injury or death Observe the following safety standards whenever using this product The user of this prod...

Page 13: ...of your skill level Be sure you understand and accept the risk of these dangers There are many paddling clubs all over the world These can be a great source of information on places to paddle people t...

Page 14: ...water over the tube until you see air bubbles Mark the location of the pinhole 2 Deflate the tube and dry the affected area Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole 3 Allow glue to dry completely 4 Do not...

Page 15: ...p proximately ten minutes Fin will conform to its original shape Even if it is slightly bent it will not affect the kayaks performance If two of the ridges in the floor have formed one large one the I...

Page 16: ...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...

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Page 18: ...declaration 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...

Page 19: ...HICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY IS INCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES Th...

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