Outfitting & Features - Perception kayak Owner's Manual

outfitting & features
HATCH COVERS
To remove the covers, find the tab and peel off. To
replace the cover, hook it under the hatch rim and
press it on firmly the entire way around.
KAJAK SPORT
DUAL DENSITY
HATCH COVERS
HATCH COVERS
USING THE RUDDER SYSTEM
After market rudder systems are available.
Please contact your local dealer for any questions
regarding setup or installation, or visit
perceptionkayaks.com for video instruction.
Once your rudder is installed, use the lift line
(located on the right side of the boat, toward the rear
of the cockpit) to drop the rudder into the water by
pulling it forward.
To operate the rudder, use the footbrace pedals. To
maintain a straight position, both pedals should be
even with each other. To steer the kayak right, push
the right pedal away from you. To steer the kayak
left, push the left pedal away from you. Allow the
pedal that is not in use to automatically move
towards you when the other pedal is pushed.
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ZONE DLX SEATING
®
The padded seatback adjusts forward and back with the
strap behind the seatback. Tighten the backrest by
pulling forward on the nylon strap behind the seat or
loosen it by pushing on the thumb tab. For good
rotation while paddling it shouldn't be too tight.
The backrest may also be raised by pulling the toggle
strap at the front of the seat forward and the backrest
can be lowered by pushing the chrome button down.
The leg lifters located at the front part of the seat are
adjusted with the two straps to the sides of the seat. Pull
up to raise or push on the thumb tab to lower.
ZONE ® EXP
To adjust the backband fit, tighten or loosen the strap
with the larger webbing ladderlocks found on the
backside of the strap. Fine tune the height adjustment
with the three smaller webbing straps.
The adjustable thigh pads found on some touring and
sea kayak models are adjusted by removing the front
screw and loosening the back screw. Slide the thigh pad
forward or back and in and out to find a comfortable
position. Replace the screws and tighten. A good
position for the thigh pad is a couple of inches in front
of your kneecap or where it's most comfortable.
SIT ON TOP SEATING (SOT)
Adjust the rear nylon straps first until the seatback is
in the upright position. The straps should be tight.
Next adjust the front nylon straps until seatback is in
a firm vertical position.
COMFORT SEATING SYSTEM (CSS)
The lightweight EVA foam seatback adjusts by
loosening the nylon straps and bringing the seatback
into the upright position. Place the two hooks of the
bungee cord threaded through the seat back into
the two deck fitting locations behind the seating well.
Seating systems vary by model. If you need additional
assistance on using the adjustment mechanisms,
please visit our website at perceptionkayaks.com.
KEEPERS FOOT BRACES
™
The adjustment lever is located
on the backside of the footpedal.
To adjust, squeeze the lever and
slide the footpeg to the desired
location. Release the lever to lock
it in place.