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AdvancedFrame® Sport Kayak Owner’s Manual
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Pressure Relief Valves
Your kayak is equipped with a pressure relief valve for the “oor” chamber only. Should the
pressure in the oor chamber exceed the recommended rating, this valve will open slightly to
release some pressure and avoid possible damage. You may hear a slight hiss should this occur.
Care should be taken to not damage this valve and it should not be tampered with.
NOTE: Do not remove the RED valve cap and always ensure the cap is securely hand tightened
for proper performance. Ination and Deation of the Floor Chamber should always be done
through the yellow twist valve only.
Pressure Relief Valve Maintenance
The PR (pressure relief) valve is a high-performance pressure relief system that can benet from
some very simple periodic maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, in cases where
your kayak is used in saltwater and/or sandy areas; sand, grit, and salt can build up and prevent
the PR valve from working properly. To maintain optimal performance in all conditions, it is
recommended that the PR valve be removed and cleaned periodically to ensure proper function.
To Properly Maintain your PR Valve:
1. Deate the air-chamber that the PR valve is aached to (e.g. the inatable oor). Unscrew the
PR valve from its base by hand, turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Once removed, place the PR valve in a cup of warm soapy water for 5 minutes.
3. While submerged in the cup of water, depress the white spring-loaded center of the valve to
dislodge any sand or grit.
4. Remove from water, dry with a cloth and reaach to the valve base by screwing in clockwise.
Valve Base: This part is
permanently aached to the
air bladder.
PR Valve: The spring-loaded
center is located at the boom
of the threaded section.