Sea Eagle SE-9 Instruction & Owner's Manual page 13

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Patching Tips:
Patching Tips:
• The the chamber must be deflated or the air will force a
path through the glue.
• Keep the patch size to a minimum, the bigger the
patch, the harder it is to seal. The most common repair
failures occur because the patch is too big.
• For repairs larger than a puncture, overlap the damage
area by about ½" on each side.
• Do not apply the patch while the glue is wet.
• Covering a leaking patch with another patch rarely
fixes the problem. To remove a patch, heat it with a hair
dryer and peel it off.
• Never use a heat gun on your boat.
• Clamps and weights are not needed.
For a demonstration of good patching technique, please
view the How to Repair video on the instruction page of
our web site at SeaEagle.com/Instructions.
Leaking Floor Drains
If you suspect the floor drain valves are leaking they can be
tested by pouring some water in the boat and checking
under the boat for water dripping from the valves.
Flush any sand or debris from the threads. Check where
the caps screw into the floor that the O-rings are smooth
and without dents.
If you see a dent in an O-ring, heat it up with a hair dryer,
and the dent will ease out and return to its original shape.
This also works if the base is bent or misshapen.
PATCHING TIPS
PATCHING TIPS
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