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SEATING SYSTEM
TO LOCK DOWN YOUR SEAT ONCE YOU
HAVE POSITIONED IT AS DESIRED:
1. Pull the black static cord out towards side of boat
and then push it into the jaws of the clam cleat so
the cleat grabs and locks cord in place.
USING THE CAPTAIN’S SEAT
Located on deck—just behind the sliding seat
well—is an ergonomically shaped recess designed to
provide an elevated paddling and fishing position
for improved visibility and comfort. For maximum
leg room and accessibility, you should stow the
Freedom Elite Seating System below the captain’s
seat by doing the following:
1. Release the sliding seat lock down system.
2. Fold seat back down so that it lays flat on seat.
It is not recommended to sit on the seat back
when in this position.
3. Slide the seat backwards so that it tucks under
the deck. This provides access to sit on the
Captain’s Seat.
ADJUSTING ANGLE OF BACKREST:
1. Locate the strap running through backrest
and ending on each side of seat pan with a
webbing buckle.
2. Release tension on buckle to allow seat back
to assume a more relaxed or reclined position.
3. To b r i ng seat back t o a m o re upr ig ht position,
tighten straps through the buckles.
ADJUSTING LEG LIFTER:
1. Locate the strap on either side of seat
connected to the leg-lifter thigh support
system. This strap also routes through the
backrest.
2. Lift legs off the seat and tighten strap to raise
the leg-lifter for more support when your knees
are bent.
3. Loosen strap to relieve support when you
desire a more relaxed position.
ADJUSTING THE FREEDOM ELITE SEAT
FOR COMFORT
The Freedom Elite seat in the Commander features
textured molded foam for maximum comfort and
ventilation. The system also features an adjustable
angle backrest and adjustable leg lifter for thigh
support.
Adjustments are made via straps on either side of
the seat. One strap controls the angle of the
backrest and the other provides adjustment in leg
support.
When making adjustments, it is best to relieve the
weight placed against the component being
adjusted. For example, if you are tightening or
loosening the back rest, lean forward and get your
weight off the backrest while doing so. If you are
raising or lowering the leg lifters, lift your legs off
the pads while making the adjustment.
By removing tension on the backrest strap, the leg
lifter and backrest will move together, providing
support to the paddler in a variety of reclined or
upright positions. Tensioning the backrest strap will
provide a firm backrest which some paddlers may
find preferable depending on conditions.
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