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TM
Firefly™
Inflatable Kayak
Owner’s Manual
MODEL AE1020
PATENT PENDING
1 PERSON KAYAK
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING
THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. 2006 REV 06-001
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TM 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 technology”. Our kayaks incorporate many different materials and compo- nents and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price. We are the makers of the AdvancedFrame™ Inflatable kayaks, DragonFly™ Inflatable kayaks and StraitEdge™ Canoe and Kayaks. T
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Caution/Safety .................................................................. 4 1.1 Boating Safety ........................................................ 5 2. Specification ...................................................................... 6 2.1 Capacity ................................................................. 6 2.2 Features .................................................................. 7 3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction ............
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TM 1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this paddlesports activity and agree to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this Kayak. (PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY) CAUTION SAFETY WARNING PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMAND- ING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICI- PATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OBSERVE TH
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FireFly™ 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 result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage. Indicates a potentially hazardous WARNING situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
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TM 2. SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Length: 7’10” Width: 35” Weight: 16 lbs (7 kg) Max. Person Capacity: 250 lbs (113 kg) Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 250 lbs (113 kg) Recommended Pressure: Main chambers: 1.5 psi (0.10 bar) Floor chamber: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar) 2.1 Capacity The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the kayak. Acceptab
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FireFly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual 2.2 Features SPECIAL FEATURES: Rigid Bow and Stern: Built-in rigid panels define the bow and stern and improve tracking. Durable and Light: Unique outer cover provides durability in a lightweight design. Easy to Set Up: New Twistlok™ valves and high flow Spring™ valve allow for quick setup time. Hull Design: Landing plate and tracking fin improve performance. 3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION
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TM 3.2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements FireFly™ 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-
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FireFly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Diagram of Inflation Chambers 3.3 Inflating IMPORTANT: Inflate your kayak in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your kayak. Do not over inflate. When fully inflated, the width of the seating area should be between 15” to 16” at the widest point. 1. Inflate chamber 1 “main” until the kayak feels firm to the touch. Never over-inflate! 2. Inflate chamber 2 “floor” (using appropriate fitting) until firm
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TM 3.6 Folding NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers. 1. Completely deflate all air chambers and thoroughly dry the kayak. 2. Fold sides A and B inward. 3. Fold Bow and Stern section inward (C and D). 4. Fold again at line (E). 5. Place into duffel bag. 4. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should underst
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FireFly™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual Your kayak is designed to be paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle. Paddle with short and even strokes. Keep the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical. Pull with your lower hand and push with your upper hand. To reduce the amount of swaying at the front of the kayak, ease off on the force of your stroke. Paddling with a backward stroke can sometimes offer quick maneuverability. ALWAYS practice safety and take the time to l
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TM 7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Does not hold air while The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger inflating should be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make sure that the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotate counter-clockwise. The kayak is sagging. Be sure that the right pump is being used. You need a bellows foot pump or a double action hand pump. A 12-V electric does not supply enough pressure to fully inflate
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Note: If your state requires this document of licensing your boat, please contact Advanced Elements Customer Service Department for completion, or for more information. MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE STATE OF_____________________________________ The undersigned manufacturer hereby certifies that the new boat described below, the property of said manufacturer, has been transferred this _________day of _____________________, 20_________on Invoice# _____________
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PADDLING NOTES: It is always a good idea to keep notes 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 NOTES 1
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LIMITED WARRANTY Advanced Elements, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Products that prove to be defective under conditions of normal and proper use during the warranty period because of defective workmanship or faulty material will be replaced or repaired without charge. For warranty service, contact Advanced Elements, Inc. Advanced Elements, Inc shall inspect all warranty claims and in the event
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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 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 TM P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524 1-866-262-9076 www.advancedelements.com Email: info@advancede
