Understanding Your Valves - West Marine Skedaddle1 Owner's Manual

3.2 Understanding Your Valves

Advanced Elements Skedaddle 1™ kayak 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. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for easy inflation.
The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves.
NOTE:
Deflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate clockwise to the locked position.
Valve stem should be pushed-in.
Inflate - Push-in center stem and
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked
position. Valve stem should be pushed out.
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 you kayak.

Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE "TWIST" VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
1
PUMP HOSE
2
Figure 2. Inflate/Deflate Twist Valve
INSERT
TWIST VALVE