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Advanced Frame1™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1012-WM 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. 2006 REV 06-001...
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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.
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) CAUTION SAFETY WARNING PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMAND-...
Advanced Frame 1™ 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.
2. SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Length: 10’5” Width: 34” Weight: 36 lbs (16 kg) Max. Person Capacity: 235 lbs (107 kg) Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 2.0 psi (0.14 bar) Floor chamber: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) 2.1 Capacity The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the kayak.
Advanced Frame 1™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION The Advanced Frame 1™ Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance. 3.1 Assembly The illustration below shows the general assembly of the kayak. Your kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled.
cover. Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but equalize in pressure because they are inside a fabric cover. Ideally you want to put half of the air in chamber 1 and half in chamber 2. This way if you suddenly lose pressure in one chamber you should have another chamber as a safety.
Advanced Frame 1™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 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.
Figure 3. Plastic Bow and Stern Insert INFLATION TIPS Use either a bellows style foot pump or two-way hand pump to inflate your kayak. Be sure that the fitting on the pump hose fits snug in the valve on the kayak. NEVER USE COMPRESSORS, CO2, OR COMPRESSED AIR AS THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR KAYAK.
Advanced Frame 1™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 3. Fold in half, down the center (right to left)(A). FOLD 4. Fold into 4 equal sections. 5. Place into duffel bag. FOLD 4. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that participation in paddlesports may involve serious injury or death.
5. PROPER CARE AND STORAGE Your inflatable kayak is made of very durable materials. However, like anything else, proper 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.
Advanced Frame 1™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 7. TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION PROBLEM Does not hold air 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 while inflating.
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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...
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_____________________________________________________________...
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) M anufacturer’s Name: Advanced Elements, Inc. M anufacturer’s Address: P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524 d eclares, that the product: P roduct Name: Advanced Frame 1™ Kayak M odel Number (s): A E1012-WM to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety r equirements and is in conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below: General Product Safety Directive using the relevant section of the following EU standards and other normative...
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.
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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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