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- Page 1 Version 2.2016 Assembling instruction - nortik argo Touring kayak QR-Code assembling video...
- Page 2 After a few times and with a little practice you won’t need the manual anymore. You have purchased a nortik - argo - an innovative single kayak with extremely high performance, small packing size and little weight.
- Page 3 1) Overview parts Overview parts: 1) Bow segment 10) 4x Sleeves 2) Stern segment (with longer ridge bar) 11) 2x Ridge bar with metal 3) 4x Keel rods fitting at the end 4) Neoprene cover for loading hatches 12) /13) 9x Stringer element 5) Hanging seat and back rest without lock (one is used as 6) Neoprene cover for thigh braces (already...
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Page 4: Very Important
2) Marking / Sorting On the cross ribs you can find little embossed numbering. The stern segment has a longer Ridge bar. Please first get all parts out the pack and spread them out. It is best to sort the parts according to the content list. If you are unsure about a name while assembling, please look it up in the Overview: Sorting the keel rods: 80 cm... - Page 5 Clip keel rod #1 to the keel element of the bow segment. Then clip a stringer element without lock on each of the 4 middle elements at the bow segment. The ridge bar (= stringer element without lock!) is clipped to the top pickup element on the bow segment.
- Page 6 bow segment Top view cross rib #1 towards bow Now install cross rib #2. Place it diagonally so that the clip on the bottom of the cross rib can slide into the "counter clip" on the keel rod. Then slowly right the cross rib up. Then clip the stringer elements into the clips of the cross rib.
- Page 7 The bow element is fully assembled and should result in the image on the left. 4) Assembling stern You need: 1x Stern segment 1x Ridge bar with metal fitting at the end 4x Stringer element without lock 4x Stringer element with lock 1x Keel rod #4 (clip nearly in the middle, open end) 1x Keel rod #3 (with riveted half tube)
- Page 8 5) Installation rudder rails / rails for the foot pegs Note: If you are not installing any rudder system / foot rest, you can skip this step Take the steering/rudder rail. You can adjust the pedals on the rail or take it out completely by releasing the locking (pull towards you) and pushing the pedal towards the rail.
- Page 9 upper stringer element: the attachment faces inwards! Lower stringer element: place Lower stringer element: place from the from the outside! outside! cross rib #2 stopping rings on the stringer Slide the rail to the riveted stopping rings. Make sure, the attachments sit on the rubber pads.
- Page 10 Push the frame into the hull. Try to orientate at the ridge bar and the reinforcement strip on the deck to insert the frame centrally. ATTENTION: Make sure NOT to press the two stringer together (as shown intentionally wrong on the picture)! That could unclip the stringer from the cross ribs.
- Page 11 Now bow and stern are getting connected and tensioned. In order to do this, remove the split pin on keel rod. And then proceed exactly as described. That means pulling up stern and bow ("stern over bow"). Make sure, the keel rod with the riveted half-tube is on top.
- Page 12 Then insert the split pin back through the holes and wrap the rubber around it. The split pin fits very closely, which means, it demands some skill to get it right. But it gets easier each time! 7) Closing the stringer The connecting of the stringer elements is a process that you have to learn.
- Page 13 Then connect the two locks. You must align the locks exactly to another, in order to prevent jamming. Do the whole process - especially the first few times - as slowly as possible and without hassle. Let the stringer then slowly come back and make sure that the two elements form a straight line.
- Page 14 Then close the upper stringer elements on the other side. Proceed likewise. Install cross rib #5 (behind the cockpit towards the stern). The Attachment for the ridge bar faces towards the stern. Also first place it diagonally... …then pull up the keel a little. Now you can easily slide the cross rib into the "counter clip"...
- Page 15 Then clip the stringers into the cross rib's clips. Best is to grab the cross rib from the opposite side with your thumb above the clip. Then press the stringer from the bottom into the clip. Push up the ridge bar a little and let it snap into the attachment on the cross rib.
- Page 16 If you have installed the rails of the rudder system, check, if they are still in place and correct if necessary. Now install cross rib #3. IMPORTANT: Make sure, that the ridge bar can snap into the metal fitting on the top of the cross rib.
- Page 17 Now you will need the locking screws and the two thigh braces. Slide the thigh braces through the "hip-fit- pads" (as shown on the picture below). Then put one of the longer locking screws from behind through the hole in cross rib Put the thigh brace onto the screw and tighten it.
- Page 18 The thigh braces have a little whole just before the seat, in which you insert the pin of the cross rib. Insert the thigh brace directly onto the pin. Eventually you have to adjust the position of the half cross rib (by gently tapping against it) in order to make it fit.
- Page 19 The thigh braces are ready connected. Install the back rest: IMPORTANT: Lead the strap through the D-ring on the thigh brace! Attach the two middle straps to cross rib...
- Page 20 Install the deck lining: If the deck lining isn't already preinstalled, you will have to do it once on your new boat. The deck lining can be installed in different ways. One suggestion is, to form a loop, lead it through the middle D-ring and lead the two ends back through the loop.
- Page 21 Inflate the sponsons: Now inflate the sponsons by using the filling tubes. It is best to inflate the sponsons with the mouth. When you notice, that it gets harder to inflate, it is usually the right pressure. First inflate one side only a little, then the other side.
- Page 22 Rudder system You have already installed the two rail (see installation steps above) It remains: 2x Pedals 2x Rolled up bowden wire (1) 1x Rudder blade (2) 1x Pull-up cord (3) 2x Jam cleat (4) 2 Loose ropes (no pic) Take the rudder blade and insert it on the pickup on the stern.
- Page 23 Detach the short rope and the carabiner from the bowden wire. Lead the short rope from behind through the bigger hole in the side of the rudder head. NOTE: The rope will just squeeze through the hole. If necessary help along with a small screw driver or similar.
- Page 24 Also lead it outward cross rib #5 and behind the "hip-fit-pads". (The picture shows this identical step on the nortik navigator) NOTE: If you use the rudder system regularly, you can leave the bowden wires in the boat.
- Page 25 Measure 75 cm from the end of the wire and knot it to the cable clamp. 75 cm IMPORTANT: Knot the cable clamp at the bottom (at the little notch). This you also have only to do once. (This should result in the image on the left.) Then knot the bigger ropes to the holes on the pedal's side.
- Page 26 Then place the pedal in the foremost position or just put it in the foot well in front of cross rib #3. Afterwards lead the pedal ropes through the holes in cross rib Lead the pedal ropes through the jam cleats.
- Page 27 Last but not least install the pull-up cord. First take the rope with the sliding clip and knot it tight to the D-rings behind and in front of the cockpit. (The picture shows this step on the nortik navigator)
- Page 28 #4. Tighten it and make a knot. By pushing or pulling the clip you can lift or lower the rudder. Your nortik argo is now fully assembled with rudder system. Have fun on the water! Instructions for disassembling: For the disassembling proceed in the same way as for assembling but in reverse order.
- Page 29 Folding the hull Before folding the skin, spread it out flatly, push the cockpit to one side and fold in the other side. Then you start with the tips and fold them in from each side. Proceed as shown in the pictures… With the packing bag comes a hip belt.
- Page 30 Care, Safety, Storage and further Information: Salt water: If you want to use your boat in the brackish water / salt water, the treatment of the rod with "CorroFilm" is absolutely recommended. Ask your local Dealer for it! CorroFilm can be sprayed onto (and if necessary also in) the rods and generates a transparent, dry protective film which protects the aluminum perfectly against the "attack"...
- Page 31 A very clever idea! (The picture shows the sea sock for the nortik navigator, which is identical for both boats (nortik argo / nortik navigator).) Spray skirt Thermal-PU The elastic and lightweight Thermal-PU- material provides a maximum of water protection, a secure grip on the coaming and has a very small packing size.
- Page 32 Rudder system Hatch cover The handy hatch cover protects your boat from dirt, splash water and small insects. Material: Nylon. CorroFilm Protects your aluminum frame against corrosion. Ideal for tours on salt waters and a must have for all aluminum rods!
- Page 33 For more information about your and other products, sources of supply and downloads at any time:...
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