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Valve Removal
Removing a valve or PRV from an external flange:
Remove a valve by turning it counterclockwise using a 3 in 1 valve wrench (optional repair
equipment). Be careful not to over-tighten the valve when re-installing. This valve wrench
is designed to fit the PRV, Inflate/Deflate Valve and the Keel inflation valve.
Inflate/Deflate Valve Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
Auto Inflation Valve Keel Inflation Valve
Removing the external flange of two-part fill valves:
1. Use a specialized valve wrench (optional repair equipment) to
turn the flange counterclockwise until you feel it loosen (do this
while tube is partially inflated, if possible).
2. You will need to hold the fabric down around the flange to keep
the internal flange nut in place while you continue to rotate the
external flange counterclockwise, until the internal and external
parts come apart.
3. Once flange is apart, be SURE to keep track of the internal boot;
this is very hard to relocate inside the tube once lost.
CAUTION: The internal flange nut is NOT connected to the tube and can become “lost” inside the air chamber.
To avoid this, maintain pressure on the fabric around the flange to hold it in place.
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