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How the 2-way Military valve works
When the valve is in the inate (up/outward) position, the air being pumped in pushes the
spring-loaded plunger open, allowing air to enter the air chamber, but not letting it escape.
When the valves is in the deate (down/inward) position, the spring loaded plunger is wide
open allowing the air to come rushing out of the air chamber. If the valve is in the inate posi-
tion, the valve’s plunger stem will be ush with the rim of the valve. If the valve is in the deate
position, the valve’s plunger stem will be inside, or lower than the rim of the valve. To change
the valve from the inate position to the deate position, simply use your nger to press the
valve plunger stem down/inward, and give it a ¼ turn. This will lock the plunger open and al-
low the air to rush out. Use the same procedure in reverse to unlock the valve plunger, allowing
it to spring up into the inate position.
Special note: If you are using a 12v inator, like those that come with most inatable mattresses
or those that plug into car cigarette lighters, you may need to have the valve in the deate
(down/inward) position because those types of pumps typically do not provide enough air
pressure to press the plunger open to allow air into the air chamber. Additionally, 12v inators
do not provide enough pressure to fully inate the kayak, so you will need a secondary pump to
nish the job
Full-Time Self-bailing
PUSH IN CENTER STEM
WITH FINGER & TURN
Foot Brace Location
Foot Brace Location
Figure 1. Inflate/ Deflate of 2-way Military Valve