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Oru Kayak BAY ST Assembly Manual

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BAY
The
ST

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

BOW
(front)
Handle
Bow
fairing
US PATENT NO. 8,316,788
For your first assembly, avoid common mistakes by reading this Assembly Guide or
watching the assembly video at www.orukayak.com/assembly
Coaming
Deck
Deck
(cockpit rim)
line
web
Bulkhead
Cockpit
Seat
Seat
handles
pad
back
channel
Cockpit
PMS 1665
Zipper
c=0
m=68
y=100
k=0
r=243
g=115
b=33
Bulkhead
STERN
(back)
Handle
Stern
fairing

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY GUIDE Coaming Cockpit Deck Deck Seat Seat PMS 1665 Zipper (cockpit rim) handles line back m=68 y=100 channel r=243 g=115 b=33 STERN (front) (back) Handle Handle Cockpit fairing Stern Bulkhead Bulkhead fairing US PATENT NO. 8,316,788 For your first assembly, avoid common mistakes by reading this Assembly Guide or watching the assembly video at www.orukayak.com/assembly...
  • Page 2 Oru Kayak is designed to be simple www.orukayak.com/tips-and-tricks and intuitive to assemble. With a bit of practice, your Oru Kayak can be put together in five min- PLEASE NOTE utes—but the first time will take longer, as you learn the process and Your first time assembling may take the folds break in.
  • Page 3 Step 1: Open the Oru Kayak box The box contains all the components needed for assembly and includes space to store gear—such as a personal flotation device (PFD) and a 4-piece paddle. Loosen and slide the shoulder strap off the sides of the box.
  • Page 4 Maintenance kit: Extra Zipper Channels: These seal rigidity. hardware and lubricant for the deck seam. repairs and upkeep. SEAT PAD ZIPPER CHAN- STERN BACKREST MAINTENANCE SHOULDER NELS BULKHEAD STRAP ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 5 Step 2: Unfold the box NOTE: Removable orange stickers will Unclip the center strap that help guide you through is keeping the kayak closed. your first assembly. Hold the two folds at the orange stickers. Pull as indicated in the illustration (at left) to open.
  • Page 6 The box becomes the hull and deck of the kayak. Several key parts are permanently Parts: hull/deck attached to the hull/deck. The bow (front) and stern (back) of the Oru Kayak are different, so pay attention to orientation throughout the assembly process.
  • Page 7 The box lid becomes the floorboard. The floorboard is a crucial part of Parts: floorboard the Oru Kayak assembly: it locks into the cockpit at the coaming, adding structure, and holds the seat pad and backrest. Handles: Lock into coaming and provide support when entering or exiting the kayak.
  • Page 8 The buckles way during the next steps with the orange stiching are used for the seat NOT the footrest. CLOSE UP Connect the buckles on both sides of the cockpit. ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 9 Step 4: Tighten End Straps/Insert Bulkheads The end straps help seal the bow and stern while the bulkheads provide rigidity to the hull. STERN Tighten the Bow and Stern of the kayak using the end strap straps (see note). This will begin to shape the kayak and make it easier to install the zipper.
  • Page 10 Finish closing the front Applying some coaming latch as shown in after downwards pressure the upper close-up D . zipper with your hand while sliding the zippers will help with installation ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 11 Handle goes into Repeat with the other han- groove on the coaming. dle. See close up. Rotate the cockpit handle to lock into the coaming, as shown. NEED HELP WITH THIS STEP? GO TO WWW.ORUKAYAK.COM/TIPS-AND-TRICKS WWW.ORUKAYAK.COM ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 12 Lock the top of the backrest column into the two shiny screws on the coaming of the kayak (see close up). NEED HELP WITH THIS STEP? GO TO WWW.ORUKAYAK.COM/TIPS-AND-TRICKS ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 13 Step 8: Attach rear zipper channel Holding the stern of the kayak, begin to guide the zipper channel onto the deck trim. Do not force the zipper STERN on as it may cause damage to the kayak. (Make sure that the bulkhead is inside of the upper bulkhead channel).
  • Page 14 Make sure the strap is tight (see diagrams) Slip the seat pad under the shock cord on the floor- board. CLOSE UP correct Fasten the hook to the strap loop. ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 15 Step 10: Add the finishing touches Just a few more things to get your Oru Kayak ready for the water! STERN Using the foam block attached to the end straps, plug the bow and stern of the kayak. Stretch the neoprene...
  • Page 16 Stash water bottles, spare paddles, and other accessories under the shock cord deck web. Congratulations! Your Oru Kayak is The coaming fits a ready for the water. standard spray skirt (size: medium) if desired. ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 17 Back on land: Folding your Oru Kayak into its box Disassembling the Oru Kayak is basically a simple reversal of the assembly. However, there are a few tricks. Follow these directions to learn how to pack your Oru Kayak back into its box quickly and easily.
  • Page 18 (Remove one channel at a time) BLACK TARGET DIAGONAL CREASE Remove the rear seat column by Remove the floorboard by lifting up in the unhooking it from the coaming screw center as shown. posts. ORU KAYAK | ASSEMBLY GUIDE...
  • Page 19 DIAGONAL CREASE Fold one end inward as shown, Repeat with other end. compressing it like an accordion (you can ORANGE TARGET start with the bow or stern). ORANGE ARROW Fold the two accordioned ends towards Continue pushing, in a twisting motion, the middle, to slide past each other.
  • Page 20 In case of serious damage or punctures, email us at Place and tighten the shoulder strap loops All packed up and ready to go! service@orukayak.com. over the box as shown . 0815 © 2015 ORU KAYAK, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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