MEK is very flammable,
keep away from fire, lit
cigarettes or sparks.
When handling MEK
we recommend wear-
ing rubber gloves. Be
sure to use MEK in a
well ventilated area and
heed all warnings from
the manufacturer.
To remove a patch with MEK, dip a cotton swab and apply
it to the outer edges. The glue will start to dissolve and the
patch will begin to separate from the boat. Continue to
carefully apply MEK to the underneath of the patch and
continue peeling it off. Once removed you can also clean
off any residual glue with the MEK solvent.
To reapply a new patch, allow approximately 30 seconds
for the MEK to evaporate and apply the item to the boat.
Valve Replacement
DO NOT change out
the valve unless you
are sure it is broken. In
most cases the valve
will not leak. Because
the base of the valve is
built into the boat it
cannot be replaced
without cutting the
chamber open.
Should you need to re-
place the valve than we
recommend the follow-
ing tools and methods.
Suggested tools in-
clude channel lock pli-
ers, valve wrench
(included with your re-
pair kit) vice grip pliers
and piece of repair ma-
terial (also found in the
repair kit).
Inflate the chamber to
full pressure if possible
and loosen with the
valve wrench by turning
it counterclockwise.
Deflate the chamber
and unscrew the valve
body from the base.
Place the material in
the jaws of the channel
lock pliers to protect the
hull material. Once the
body of is unscrewed
from the base, pull the
body from the opening
and insert the replace-
ment. base. The open-
ing is very tight, so you
may have to pull on it
hard.
Skeg Straightening
Skegs may become
bent if the boat is
folded too tightly. To
straighten your skeg
use a hair dryer to
warm up the skeg until
the curve becomes soft
and then straighten it
by hand. The skeg
should only take about
2-3 minutes to warm
up.
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