Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame AE1017 - Understanding Kayak Valves

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are placed all the way up into the bow and stern, check to make sure the ribs are still installed
in the Advanced Frame Sport tube cover.
3. With the AdvancedFrame™ Sport tube installed inside the outer skin place the inatable oor
inside the center of the AdvancedFrame™ Sport with twist valve up.
4. Aach the adjustable backrest to the AdvancedFrame™ Sport side tubes by fastening buckles.
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame™ Sport 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 ination. The following gures will have details on how to operate the valves.
NOTE:
Deate - Push-in center stem and
rotate clockwise to the locked position.
Valve stem should be pushed-in.
Inate - Push-in center stem and
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked
position. Valve stem should be pushed out.
Figure 1. Inate/Deate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIST VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSERT
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Figure 2. Inate/Deate Twist Valve
To begin inating 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 your kayak.