Repairs; Repairing Small Punctures And Cuts; Repairing Pinholes; Troubleshooting - Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame AE1007-E Owner's Manual

Do not store your kayak for an extended period of time while wet.
Follow these steps for removing excess water.
1. Unzip the 2 zippers that run down the center of the kayak.
2.
from the outer cover. In order to completely separate these parts, it is necessary to
unscrew the locking nut on the spring valve.
3. Use a sponge or towel and wipe up any excess water in the outer cover.
4.
5. If there is sand or gravel in the kayak, you can hose out the cover, and then wipe it
down with a towel.
6.
kayak absorbing most of the water, then pack it up.

6. REPAIRS

All kayaks come with a repair kit that includes a glueless peel-and-stick patch. For more significant
repairs, we include a selection of material patches that can be glued on. Simply aquire a PVC
glue at your local marine or outdoor store or contact our Customer Service for assistance via
email at info@advancedelements.com or 1-866-262-9076.
6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts Using the Peel-And-Stick Patch
1. Cut a patch to size (approx. 1/2" larger than the hole or damaged area).
2. Carefully clean the area where patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap.
3. Make sure all surfaces are completely dry befor proceeding.
4. Carefully peel back the paper liner on the glueless patch and carefully apply the patch
over the hole-taking care to avoid any bubbles in the patch. Rub all edges to seal.
5. As a rule of thumb, the patch will start to cure immediately with approx. immediate
adhesion of 50% with full 100% adhesion 24 hours after application.

6.2 Repairing Pinholes

1.
you see air bubbles. Mark the location of the pinhole.
2. Deflate the tube and dry affected area. Following the instructions above, apply peel-and-stick
patach OR apply a drop of PVC glue to the pinhole.
3. If using glue, allow it to dry completely.
4. Do not inflate the kayak for at least 12 hours.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Does not hold air
The kayak is sagging
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SOLUTION
The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger
counter-clockwise.
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
otate
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