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- Page 1 Firefly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1020 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. 2006 REV 06-001...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION It is our goal, at Advanced Elements, to develop new and unique paddles- ports 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 compo- nents and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Caution/Safety ... 4 1.1 Boating Safety ... 5 2. Specification ... 6 2.1 Capacity ... 6 2.2 Features ... 7 3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction ... 7 3.1 Assembly ... 7 3.2 Understanding Your Valves... 8 3.3 Inflating ... 9 3.4 Over Inflation ... -
Page 4: Caution/Safety
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) PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMAND- ING. -
Page 5: Boating Safety
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 The precautions listed in this manual and on the craft are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool or part is not specifically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others, and that the craft will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision. -
Page 6: Specification
2. SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Length: Width: Weight: Max. Person Capacity: Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: Floor chamber: 2.1 Capacity The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the kayak. Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers, not the overall load capacity. WARNING: Do not exceed the certified maximum capacities under any circumstances. -
Page 7: Features
2.2 Features SPECIAL FEATURES: Rigid Bow and Stern: Built-in rigid panels define the bow and stern and improve tracking. Durable and Light: Unique outer cover provides durability in a lightweight design. Easy to Set Up: New Twistlok™ valves and high flow Spring™ valve allow for quick setup time. Hull Design: Landing plate and tracking fin improve performance. -
Page 8: Understanding Your Valves
3.2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements FireFly™ kayak uses the following valves. The Advanced Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is compatible with most standard pumps. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for easy inflation. The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves. -
Page 9: Inflating
3.3 Inflating IMPORTANT: Inflate your kayak in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your kayak. Do not over inflate. When fully inflated, the width of the seating area should be between 15” to 16” at the widest point. 1. Inflate chamber 1 “main” until the kayak feels firm to the touch. Never over-inflate! 2. -
Page 10: Folding
3.6 Folding NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers. 1. Completely deflate all air chambers and thoroughly dry the kayak. 2. Fold sides A and B inward. Fold Bow and Stern section inward (C and D). 4. Fold again at line (E). 5. -
Page 11: Proper Care And Storage
Your kayak is designed to be paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle. Paddle with short and even strokes. Keep the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical. Pull with your lower hand and push with your upper hand. To reduce the amount of swaying at the front of the kayak, ease off on the force of your stroke. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Does not hold air while inflating The kayak is sagging. The kayak will not hold full pressure for more than couple of hours. The kayak still loses air. The tube is kinked or bent. The kayak is too tight. The fin is bent. -
Page 13: Statement Of Origin
Note: If your state requires this document of licensing your boat, please contact Advanced Elements Customer Service Department for completion, or for more information. MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE STATE OF_____________________________________ The undersigned manufacturer hereby certifies that the new boat described below, the property of said manufacturer, has been transferred this _________day of _____________________, 20_________on Invoice# _________________to: Owner’s/Dealer’s Name_____________________________________________________________... - Page 14 PADDLING NOTES: It is always a good idea to keep notes 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. DATE TIME LOCATION...
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Page 15: Limited Warranty
Advanced Elements, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Products that prove to be defective under conditions of normal and proper use during the warranty period because of defective workmanship or faulty material will be replaced or repaired without charge. - Page 16 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. If you would like a catalog of our latest products please visit our website at www.advancedelements.com or call Toll Free 866-262-9076 PLEASE COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURN TO ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC.
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