User Manual

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Troubleshooting
If your kayak appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the kayak was
inflated late in the day with 32 °C (90 °F) air, that air might cool down to 25 °C (77 °F)
overnight. The cooler air exerts less pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next
morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking for a leak:
• Take a good look at your kayak from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely
check over the outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
• If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water
in a spray bottle, and spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce
bubbles that will pinpoint the location of the leak.
• Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the
valve base.
Repairs
Through constant use you may occasionally puncture your boat. Most leaks only take a
few minutes to repair. Your boat comes with a repair patch, and additional repair
supplies can be ordered from your local market.
First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of the leak. Thoroughly
clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately
1.5 cm (1/2"). Round off the edges and place the patch on the damaged area and PRESS
DOWN FIRMLY. You may want to use a weight on top to keep it in place.
Do not inflate in 30 minutes after patching.
If the patch does not hold, you can purchase a PVC or silicon based glue for repairing
camping mats. tents or shoes from your local market to patch your boat, please refer to
the instruction of the glue for patching.