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- Page 1 StraitEdge™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1006 PATENTED 1 PERSON KAYAK IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. 2020 REV 08-2020...
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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 ..............6 3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction ....7 3.1 Assembly ............... 7 3.2 Understanding Your Valves........ 8 3.3 Inflating ..............10 3.4 Over Inflation ............ -
Page 4: Caution/Safety
• Not intended for Commercial Use. • Never use a compressor or compressed air to inflate as it could result in damage or injury. • Do not transport a fully inflated boat or leave it on the beach. Heat from the sun or an increase in elevation can lead to over-inflation and damage. -
Page 5: Boating Safety
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 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. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury or... -
Page 6: Specification
PERSON OR 300 LBS. 300 LBS PERSON, GEAR PRESSURE = 2.25 psi (main chambers) MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. CONCORD, CA USA 94524 MODEL AE1006 - STRAITEDGE™ KAYAK THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMA STANDARDS OF EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN. -
Page 7: Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Bow and Stern Design The bow and stern have removable ribs of high grade aluminum. When the chambers are inflated these ribs press against the outer cover and form a high performance bow and stern. 3. -
Page 8: Understanding Your Valves
The screw-on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to the Advanced Elements Spring Valve without falling off during inflation, making inflation easier. The valve adaptor also has a semi-circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem, opening the valve slightly to allow pumps with pressure gauges to take a constant reading. - Page 9 Special Note: The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps, with the exception of the 12v inflator, and will attach to any Advanced Elements pump that does not have the adaptor already included, with the exception of the 12v inflator. The Spring Valve Adaptor will also attach to some other manufacturer’s pumps, but you must check the...
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Page 10: Inflating
Diagram of Inflation Chambers 3.3 Inflating IMPORTANT: Before inflating, check to be sure that the kayak is completely assembled. Inflate your kayak in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your kayak. Do not over inflate. 1. -
Page 11: Deflation
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 3.5 Deflation 1. Remove the caps from chamber 1, 2, 4 and 5. 2. Push valve stems inward and rotate to deflate position. 3. Unscrew valve body to chamber 3 (See Figure 2). 4. Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air to improve folding 3.6 Folding NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers. -
Page 12: To Use As Self-Bailing
Most areas have local laws and regulations about the use and equipment of small boats. Usually a phone call to the local authorities will provide you with the needed information. Some areas may require that you register and display a registration number on the front of your kayak. Once you have been issued a number, it is best to affix it to the kayak by printing it on the material with a permanent ink marker. -
Page 13: Proper Care And Storage
5. PROPER CARE AND STORAGE use and care will increase the life of your kayak. Before storing your kayak, make sure it is both CLEAN and DRY. You may clean your kayak with a mild soap and water. NEVER use strong solvents to clean your kayak as they will destroy the material. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger Does not hold air should be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make sure while inflating. that the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotate counter-clockwise. - Page 15 PADDLING NOTES: It is alway a good idea to keep nots 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 17: Statement Of Origin
Note: If your state requires the licensing of this boat, please use the form below. If you need any assistance filling out this form, please contact Advanced Elements Customer Service Department. MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE STATE OF_____________________________________... -
Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) s ’ Name: Advanced Elements, Inc. s ’ Address: P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524 that the product: Name: StraitEdge™ Kayak Number (s): AE1006 to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety... -
Page 19: Warranty And Registration
For warranty service, contact Advanced Elements, Inc. Advanced Elements, Inc shall inspect all warranty claims and in the event of a defect, repair or replace the defective part or entire item, at its option. The purchaser must, before return of a defective product, obtain from Advanced Elements, Inc, a return authorization number and return center address.
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