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- Page 1 StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1008 PATENTED 2 PERSON CANOE IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. 2011 REV 11-2010...
- Page 2 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 tech- nology”. Our kayaks incorporate many different materials and components and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price.
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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
· READ OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKET PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES BOTH AN UNDERSTANDING AND AN ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK INVOLVED IN PADDLESPORTS. ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. TOLL FREE 866-262-9076 Please read this entire manual for additional safety information. Please pay close attention to items... -
Page 5: Boating Safety
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe 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 400 LBS. 400 LBS PERSON, GEAR PRESSURE = 1.5 psi (main chambers) MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. CONCORD, CA USA 94524 MODEL AE1008 - STRAITEDGE™ CANOE 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 Canoe Owner’s Manual 3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION 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. 3.1 Assembly Your canoe comes from the factory pre-assembled. -
Page 8: Understanding Your Valves
3. Attach adjustable seat to the StraitEdge side tubes by fastening buckles. 3.2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements StraitEdge™ Canoe uses the following valves. The Advanced Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is compatible with most standard pumps. - 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
Inflate Deflate Figure 3. Inflate/Deflate Boston Valve To begin inflating your kayak, you will need a Bellows Foot Pump or a Double Action Hand Pump. Never use compressors, CO2 or compressed air as they may damage your kayak. Diagram of Inflation Chambers 3.3 Inflating IMPORTANT: Before inflating, check to be sure that the canoe is completely assembled. -
Page 11: Over Inflation
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual 3.4 Over Inflation CAUTION: Water temperature and weather will affect the air pressure of the canoe. In cold weather and water your canoe will lose some pressure. If this occurs, you may want to add a bit more air to the canoe to improve performance. -
Page 12: Guidelines For Usage
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. Observe the following safety standards whenever using this product. The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports. -
Page 13: Repairs
StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual Do not store your canoe for an extended period of time while wet. Follow the steps below for removing excess water. 1. Unzip the 2 zippers that run down the sides of the canoe. 2. Use a sponge or towel and wipe up any excess water in the outer cover. 3. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Does not hold air while 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 inflating that the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotate counter-clockwise. - Page 15 StraitEdge™ Inflatable Canoe Owner’s Manual 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) 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: StraitEdge™ Canoe M odel Number (s): A E1008 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. - Page 20 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. PLACE STAMP HERE P.O. Box 5128...