Sevylor HUDSON SIROCCO PRO 3 Owner's Manual page 4

FITTINGS
Illustration model: Hudson™
Main chamber with
Boston valve
Drain plug
Transport
handle
Main chamber with
Boston valve
Removable
directional fin
1/ Removable fin on the underside: see the assembly procedure.
All models come with a carry bag, a pressure gauge and a repair kit.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS / INFLATION
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 Do not use a sharp tool!
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 Any use of an air compressor will damage your product and automatically void all warranties.
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 Do not open the zippered closing that provides access to the inflatable inner chambers when the kayak is
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inflated.
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For the first inflation and in order to get acquainted with your new product, inflate indoors at room temperature where the
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PVC will be soft and assembly process made easier. If it was stored at a temperature below 0°C / 32°F, leave it at 20°C /
68°F for 12 hours before unfolding. Inflate it with a Sevylor
beds, camping mattresses, and other low pressure inflatables. These types of inflators will have a hose and adapters to fit
the valves on this product.
Choose a smooth and clean surface to unfold your product.
1. Fix the directional fin to the bottom, folding the outer hull. Insert the ends of the fin into each of the holders provided
and tauten the outer hull as much as possible to secure it. This operation is not possible when the kayak has been
inflated. The curve of the fin must be towards the stern of the kayak.
2. Your kayak is equipped with two different types of valves:
a) Boston valve(s) – please see opposite figure: Unscrew the valve cap (1). Screw the
valve insert (2) onto its base (3) and check that the valve cap stays accessible. Insert
the pump hose end piece and inflate it until you will reach the required pressure (see
point 3).
N.B.: A slight air-leak before screwing the valve(s) cap is normal. Only the valve(s)
cap can ensure final AIR TIGHTNESS.
b) Double lock™ valve & Mini double lock™ valve – see drawing on page 2 / a:
Open the valve (A). To begin inflation, open external stopper and pull to extend out (B).
Insert nozzle of inflation device into the extended valve and turn on or begin pumping (C). To close valve: push in
with inflation device until stopper has been depressed, sealing internal stopper (D). Remove device and close
external stopper. Valve should appear depressed into itself.
3. Inflate the kayak in the order of inflation as shown on the capacity plate printed on the kayak (see also figure # 1 –
numbering of the valves). The side chambers (2) must each first be inflated to 50%. Then complete inflation to the
recommended pressure in each chamber.
4. Max. air pressure: The correct pressure for this item is : 0.1 bar/1.5 PSI (= 100 mbar). Do not exceed it. Check
the pressure using the pressure gauge supplied with your kayak. Overpressure: deflate until you reach the
recommended pressure. Drop of pressure: inflate again slightly.
Bottom chamber
with mini Boston
valve
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1 3
2
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Handles
After inflation fit all
Adjustable bucket seats
with mini double lock
valves
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3
CAUTION!
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inflator or any inflator designed for kayaks, pool floats, air
the valve(s) cap tight
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Zip fastener for opening the
Poyester outer hull and accessing
the PVC chambers (bow, stern,
port, starboard) + fastener for the
bottom chamber (bow, stern)
Directional strakes
moulded on the
bottom
Figure 1
(clockwise).
Transport
handle
(1) Valve cap
(2) Valve
insert
(3) Valve
base