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- Page 1 StraitEdge™ Angler Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual MODEL AE1006-ANG 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. 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 Accessory Mounting Rail ........8 3.3 Understanding Your Valves........ 9 3.4 Inflating .............. -
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™ Angler 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. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will DANGER... -
Page 6: Specification
PERSON OR 300 LBS. 300 LBS PERSON, GEAR PRESSURE = 2.25 psi (main chambers) MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. CONCORD, CA USA 94524 MODEL AE1006-ANG - STRAITEDGE™ ANGLER KAYAK THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMA STANDARDS OF EFFECT ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN. -
Page 7: Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction
StraitEdge™ Angler Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 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. -
Page 8: Accessory Mounting Rail
2. Attach air bags to the outer cover by tightening the “air bag compression straps” and buckling the “air bag buckle”. Do this while the air bag is deflated. These are preset at the factory and may not require any adjustment. 3. -
Page 9: Understanding Your Valves
The screw-on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to the Advanced Elements Spring Valve without falling off during inflation, making inflation easier. The valve adaptor also has a semi-circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem, opening the valve slightly to allow pumps with pressure gauges to take a constant reading. - Page 10 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 11: Inflating
StraitEdge™ Angler Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Diagram of Inflation Chambers 3.4 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. 1. -
Page 12: Deflation
3.6 Deflation 1. Remove the caps from chamber 1, 2, 4 and 5. 2. Push valve stems inward and rotate to deflate position. 3. Unscrew valve body to chamber 3 (See Figure 2). 4. Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air to improve folding. -
Page 13: To Use As Self-Bailing
StraitEdge™ Angler Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Most areas have local laws and regulations about the use and equipment of small boats. Usually a phone call to the local authorities will provide you with the needed information. Some areas may require that you register and display a registration number on the front of your kayak. Once you have been issued a number, it is best to affix it to the kayak by printing it on the material with a permanent ink marker. -
Page 14: Proper Care And Storage
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. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
StraitEdge™ Angler Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger Does not hold air should be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make sure while inflating. that the plunger is closed to inflate. - Page 16 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™ Angler Kayak M odel Number (s): A E1006-ANG 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...