Advanced Elements STRAITEDGE2 PRO - Troubleshooting Common Issues

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PROBLEM
Does not hold air while
inating:
The kayak is sagging or
under inated:
The kayak will not hold
full pressure for more
than a couple of hours:
Kayak still loses air:
SOLUTION
The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger
should be in the open position is when you are deating. Make sure
that the plunger is closed to inate. Push the plunger in and rotate
counter-clockwise.
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 inate the kayak. The 12v can be
used to partially inate the kayak but one of the other pumps is
needed to top it o.
Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position. It should only be
open when deating. If it is open, the only seal is the black rubber
gasket inside the cap. Even then, a little air may still leak out.
If you have checked all the previous possible reasons for the kayak
losing air, then there may be a pinhole or a puncture somewhere on
the tube. Inate. If you cannot see or hear where a leak may be, take a
clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube. If a hole is
present, bubbles will continually form. Repair using repair kit. If it is
a very small pinhole, a dab of the glue may be sucient.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING