TM StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1008 PATENTED 2 PERSON CANOE IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC.
TM technology inflatable kayaks with cutting edge INTRODUCTION It is our goal, at Advanced Elements, to develop new and unique paddlesports products that enhance our customers’ outdoor experience. Our focus is on designing and manufacturing “Inflatable kayaks with cutting edge technology”. Our kayaks incorporate many different materials and components and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Caution/Safety................................................................... 4 1.1 Boating Safety......................................................... 5 2. Specification....................................................................... 6 2.1 Capacity.................................................................. 6 2.2 Features................................................................... 6 3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction..................... 7 3.
TM 1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this paddlesports activity and agree to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this Canoe. (PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY) CAUTION SAFETY WARNING PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual 1.1 Boating Safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage.
TM 2. SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Length: 11’ Width: 36” Weight: 41 lbs (19 kg) Max. Person Capacity: 400 lbs (181 kg) Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 400 lbs (181 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 1.5 psi (0.10 bar) Floor chamber: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) Bow/Stern bag: 1.5 psi (0.10 bar) Seat cushions: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) 2.1 Capacity The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the canoe.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual 3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION Bow and Stern Design The bow and stern have removable ribs of high grade aluminum. When the chambers are inflated these ribs press against the outer cover and form a high performance bow and stern. 3.1 Assembly Your canoe comes from the factory pre-assembled. The only assembly you should need to do is attach the adjustable seats. 1.
TM 2. Attach air bags to the outer cover by tightening the “air bag compression straps” and buckling the “air bag buckle”. Do this while the air bag is deflated. These are preset at the factory and may not require any adjustment. 3. Attach adjustable seat to the StraitEdge side tubes by fastening buckles. 3.2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements StraitEdge™ Canoe uses the following valves.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual Using the NEW “Screw-on” Spring Valve Adaptor: The screw-on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to the Advanced Elements Spring Valve without falling off during inflation, making inflation easier. The valve adaptor also has a semi-circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem, opening the valve slightly to allow pumps with pressure gauges to take a constant reading.
TM Inflate Deflate Figure 3. Inflate/Deflate Boston Valve 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 canoe is completely assembled. Inflate your canoe in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your canoe. Do not over inflate. 1.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual 3.4 Over Inflation CAUTION: Water temperature and weather will affect the air pressure of the canoe. In cold weather and water your canoe will lose some pressure. If this occurs, you may want to add a bit more air to the canoe to improve performance. In hot weather or prolonged sunlight, the air inside the canoe will expand. You must let some air out of the appropriate chambers to prevent the canoe from failing due to overpressure.
TM 4. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The 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 product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual Do not store your canoe for an extended period of time while wet. Follow the steps below for removing excess water. 1. Unzip the 2 zippers that run down the sides of the canoe. 2. Use a sponge or towel and wipe up any excess water in the outer cover. 3. Wipe off the floor (top and bottom). 4. If there is sand or gravel in the canoe, you can hose out the cover and then wipe it down with a towel. 5.
TM 7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Does not hold air while The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger inflating should be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make sure that the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotate counter-clockwise. The canoe is sagging or Be sure that the right pump is being used. You need a bellows foot under inflated pump or a double action hand pump.
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual PADDLING NOTES: 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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Advanced Elements, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Products that prove to be defective under conditions of normal and proper use during the warranty period because of defective workmanship or faulty material will be replaced or repaired without charge. For warranty service, contact Advanced Elements, Inc.
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