Repairs; Repairing Small Punctures And Cuts; Repairing Pinholes - Advanced Elements ADVANCEDFRAME SPORT Owner's Manual

4. If there is sand or gravel in the kayak, you can hose out the cover, and then wipe it
down with a towel.
5. Most of the time you can just pull out the inflatable floor and wipe out the inside of the
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 before 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. Inflate the PVC tube. Locate the pinhole by sponging soapy water over the tube until
you see air bubbles. Mark the location of the pinhole.
2. Deflate the tube and dry the affected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole
3. Allow glue to dry completely.
4. Do not inflate the kayak for at least twelve hours.
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