Troubleshooting - Advanced Elements STRAITEDGE2 PRO Owner's Manual

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Does not hold air while
inflating:
The kayak is sagging or
under inflated:
The kayak will not hold
full pressure for more
than a couple of hours:
Kayak still loses air:
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SOLUTION
The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger
should be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make sure
that the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotate
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 enough pressure to fully inflate the kayak. The 12v can be
used to partially inflate the kayak but one of the other pumps is
needed to top it off.
Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position. It should only be
open when deflating. If it is open, the only seal is the black rubber
gasket inside the cap. Even then, a little air may still leak out.
If you have checked all the previous possible reasons for the kayak
losing air, then there may be a pinhole or a puncture somewhere on
the tube. Inflate. If you cannot see or hear where a leak may be, take a
clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube. If a hole is
present, bubbles will continually form. Repair using repair kit. If it is
a very small pinhole, a dab of the glue may be sufficient.