TM AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1040-Y PATENT PENDING 1 PERSON KAYAK 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 Kayak. (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.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak 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: 13’ Width: 25” Weight: 32 lbs (15 kg) Max. Person Capacity: 235 lbs (107 kg) Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 235 lbs (107 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 4.5 psi (0.31 bar) Thwart chambers: 2.0 psi (0.14 bar) 2.1 Capacity The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the kayak.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Zippered access to below deck storage compartment Bungee deck lacing Adjustable foot brace/thwart Molded end cap Rubber molded handle Bungee deck lacing Molded end cap Hybrid frame design Zipper lips 3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION 3.1 Assembly Your kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled with the Bow and Stern Ribs, and Main Inflation Chambers in place.
TM Figure 1 1. Your AirFusion kayak comes direct from the factory with the Bow and Stern Ribs, as well as the main inflation tubes already installed. However, should you take your kayak apart, you will need to place the Bow and Stern Ribs into each end of the kayak and secure the bottom of them into place using the Velcro loops at the bottom position. 2. With the main tube chambers deflated, insert each set into the outer cover, making sure the valves are facing inwards.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Main Inflation Chambers Bow Rib Main Inflation Chambers Stern Rib Outer Cover Figure 2 3.2 Set Up 1. Familiarize yourself with the different assembly parts. a. All of the assembly poles have a number marked on them at one end. b. The Front Thwart or “air bag” has two webbing sleeves stitched on the sides.
TM Front of thwart. Face towards bow. A Push button Pole #1 DETAIL A Figure 4 5. Install pole #1 into the front end of the kayak connecting it with the bottom portion of the Bow Rib. The pole should be placed on top of the foam floor and the numbered end of the pole should be at the cockpit of the kayak. See Figure 5. Front zipper access Pole #1 Bow Rib Figure 5 a. Tip: Connect pole #1 with the Bow Rib through the zipper on the deck at the front end of the kayak. 6.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 7. Install pole #2 into the rear end of the kayak, connecting it with the bottom portion of the Stern Rib. The pole should be on top of the foam floor and the numbered end of the pole should be at the cockpit of the kayak. See Figure 7. Rear zipper access Stern Rib Pole #2 Figure 7 a. Tip: Connect pole #2 with the Stern Rib through the zipper on the deck at the rear end of the kayak. 8.
TM poles #1 and #2 is in the middle of Locking Sleeve #3. Align the hole on Locking Sleeve #3 with the push button located on pole # 1 and snap into place. Warning: Make sure to snap Locking Sleeve #3 into place IMMEDIATLY to prevent poles #1 and #2 from springing upwards and causing any injury to you or the kayak.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 10. Moving to one side of the kayak, you will install poles #4 and #5. See Figure 11. Slide pole #4 into the Velcro guide loops along the main inflation chambers at the side of the kayak. The two loops you will need for this pole are at the front end of the kayak, along the side, and at the midpoint, also along the side. a. Tip: Access the front guide loop through the front deck zipper.
TM 12. Slide pole #6 into place by inserting it into the sleeve that runs along the underside of the front deck. Slide pole #6 though this sleeve and connect it with the top portion of the bow rib. See Figure 12. Figure 12 a. Tip: Access the top portion of the bow rib to connect pole #6 by using the front deck zipper. 13. Once all of the poles have been installed into the kayak, align the front and rear thwarts with the alignment lines printed on the interior floor of the kayak. a.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE INSERT 1 TWIST VALVE PUMP HOSE 2 Figure 2. Inflate/Deflate Twist 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.
TM then screw the adaptor down to secure it. Inflate the two bottom side chambers partially, approx 5 pumps. 2. Locate the valves for the two top side chambers. These valves operate the same as the bottom side chambers. Inflate the two chambers partially, approx 5 pumps. 3. Once you have partially inflated the main chambers, move to the rear thwart and inflate it until firm (2.0 psi ONLY).
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 3.6 Folding NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers. 1. Completely deflate all air chambers, remove the frame poles and thwarts, remove the seat, foam floor, and thoroughly dry out the kayak. 2. Fold in half, down the center, lengthwise. 3. Fold the bow inward at the end point of the Bow Rib. You should be able to feel the end of the Bow Rib through the outer cover. 4.
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.
AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 2. Remove the Bow and Stern Ribs by first undoing the Velcro retention loops located on the interior hull of the kayak. You can then slide the ribs out through the deck zippers or through the cockpit. 3. Once these parts are removed you can hose down and rinse the Main Inflation tube covers and the outer cover of the kayak and wash out or remove any loose gravel or debris. 4. Wipe down all components with a towel and lay out to dry. 5.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 20 PROBLEM Does not hold air while inflating. SOLUTION Check the Boston Valve and make sure that it is tightly screwed into the valve body. See Figure 1 in section 3.3 of this manual. The kayak is sagging or under inflated. Be sure that the right pump is being used. You need a bellows foot pump or a double action hand pump. A 12-V electric does not supply enough pressure to fully inflate the kayak.
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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