Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame AE1012 User manual

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. AFTER READING
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AdvancedFrame
Inflatable Kayak
Owner’s Manual
MODEL AE1012
1 PERSON KAYAK
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. 2018 REV 2-2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Caution/Safety .................................................................. 4
1.1 Boating Safety ........................................................ 5
2. Specification ...................................................................... 6
2.1 Capacity ................................................................. 6
2.2 Features .................................................................. 6
3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction .................... 7
3.1 Assembly ............................................................... 7
3.2 Understanding Your Valves................................ 8
3.3 Inflating ................................................................ 10
3.4 Over Inflation ...................................................... 11
3.5 Deflation ............................................................... 11
3.6 Folding ................................................................. 12
4. Guidelines for Usage ..................................................... 12
5. Proper Care and Storage ............................................... 13
6. Repairs ............................................................................. 13
6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts ............... 13
6.2 Repairing Pinholes ............................................. 14
7. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 15
8. Statement of Origin ....................................................... 17
9. Declaration of Conformity ........................................... 18
10. Warranty and Registration ........................................... 19

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1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING
Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent risks involved in this paddlesports
activity and agree to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings carefully before using this
Kayak.
(PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY)
SAFETY WARNING
PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMAND-
ING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICI-
PATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS WHENEVER USING THIS
PRODUCT.
· GET PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS TYPE OF CRAFT.
· OBTAIN CERTIFIED FIRST AID TRAINING AND CARRY FIRST AID AND
RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
· ALWAYS WEAR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE.
· ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIATE.
· DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS; COLD WATER AND/OR COLD
WEATHER CAN RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO
EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE.
· NEVER PADDLE ALONE.
· DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS.
· BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS, TIDAL CHANGES, DANGEROUS
CURRENTS, WEATHER CHANGES, AND STRONG OFF SHORE WINDS.
· SCOUT UNFAMILIAR WATER; PORTAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE.
· DO NOT EXCEED YOUR PADDLING ABILITY; BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.
· CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO BEGINNING YOUR PADDLESPORTS TRAINING.
· YOU MUST NOT USE ALCOHOL OR MIND ALTERING DRUGS PRIOR TO USING THIS
PRODUCT.
· FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
· IF ADDITIONAL OUTFITTING IS REQUIRED, USE MANUFACTURER’S APPROVED
MATERIALS ONLY; DO NOT IMPAIR ENTRY OR EXIT ACCESS.
· READ OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKET PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT.
THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES BOTH AN UNDERSTANDING AND AN
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK INVOLVED IN PADDLESPORTS.
CAUTION
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC.
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Please read this entire manual for additional safety information. Please pay close aention to items
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1.1 Boating Safety
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury or
substantial property damage.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTICE
Indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
e. If a procedure,
decision. REMEMBER - always use common sense when paddling YOUR KAYAK!
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2. SPECIFICATION
Dimensions:
Length: 10’5”
Width: 34”
Weight: 36 lbs (16 kg)
Max. Person Capacity: 235 lbs (107 kg)
Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Recommended Pressure:
Main chambers: 2.0 psi (0.14 bar)
Floor chamber: 1.0 psi (0.07 bar)
2.1 Capacity
The person/load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the kayak.
Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers, not the overall load capacity.
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
300 LBS PERSON, GEAR
PRESSURE = 2.0 psi (mainchambers)
MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. CONCORD, CA USA94524
MODEL AE1012 - ADVANCEDFRAME™ KAYAK
COMPLIANCE
WITH
ISO 6185-1
TYPE III, A
0123
1+= 136 kg
0,14 bar (main chambers)
1PERSON OR235 LBS.
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMA STANDARDS OF EFFECT
ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN.
NOT INTENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROPULSION
2010
AdvancedFrame Kayak Capacity Label
WARNING:
Overloading will reduce freeboard and increase the likelihood of swamping, especially in heavy
2.2 Features
Hull Design
Durable: 3 Layers of material for extreme puncture resistance.
Easy to Set Up
Comfortable: High support, adjustable padded seat provides comfort for hours of paddling.
Style
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3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION
The AdvancedFrame Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance.
3.1 Assembly
The illustration below shows the general assembly of the kayak. Your kayak comes from the
INFLATABLE FLOOR
ADVANCEDFRAME
OUTER COVER
BOW RIB STERN RIB
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
1. Your AdvancedFrame kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled however should you
take it apart you will needtoinsert the aluminum Bow rib andthe Stern Rib intothe webbing
2. Place the AdvancedFrame (with Ribs installed), into the Outer Skin, making sure that the
air valve is upright and at the back of the boat, and lined up with the opening on the outer
cover. Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but equalize in pressure because they are
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inside a fabric cover. Ideally you want to put half of the air in chamber 1 and half in chamber
2. This way if you suddenly lose pressure in one chamber you should have another chamber
as a safety.
3.
inside the center of the AdvancedFrame with twist valve up.
4.
3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame kayak uses the following valves. The Advanced
Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is
compatible with most standard pumps. The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for
threading.
The valve’s plunger stem should be set in the down/inward position recessed in the
valve threading.
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How the Spring Valve Works:
spring-loaded plunger open, allowing air to enter the air chamber
the valve’s plunger stem will be inside, or lower than, the rim of the valve. To change the valve
stem down/inward, and give it a 1/4 turn. This will lock the plunger open and allow the air to
rush out. Use the same procedure in reverse to unlock the valve plunger, allowing it to spring up
Special Note:
inward) position because these types of pumps typically do not provide enough air pressure
the job.
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Using the “Screw-on” Spring Valve Adaptor with your Main Inflation Valves:
The screw-on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to
The valve adaptor also has a semi-circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem, opening the
Special Note: The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps,
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIST VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSERT
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Valve Stem Closeup Spring Valve Top View

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3.3
1. Starting with Main Chamber 1, check to be sure that the valve plunger is UP or in the
INFLATE position (See Figure 1 on previous page).
NOTE:This will bea minimalamount ofair pressure. DO NOTinflate this chamber to 2.0 psi!
DO NOT PUT ALL OF THE AIR PRESSURE IN THIS CHAMBER.
3. Inflation of Main Chamber 1 is complete. Secure the black cap on the valve and proceed to
Main Chamber 2. Continued on Next Page.
Inflation and Setup in 3 Simple Stages
Inflating Main Chamber 1: For the best setup experience, we recommend
STAGE 1
ADVANCEDFRAME AIR CHAMBER DESIGN
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Main Chamber 1
Main Chamber
Dividing Wall
Main Chamber 2
Floor Chamber 3
using the AE2011 Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge which provides 4,000 cc’s
per full cycle stroke.
As shown in the diagram above, our unique tube design divides the main inflation
chamber into two separate air chambers that encircle the entire kayak. This provides
optimum safety when out on the water. Following the inflation steps below will
ensure that you have properly divided the air into the two main chambers, not only
for proper performance, but for safety as well.
2. Using the AE2011 Double Action hand pump, inflate the kayak approximately 25 full (up then
down) strokes until the kayak begins to take shape. If using another pump, the key here is to
just partially inflate the kayak. The kayak will still be soft/under-inflated.
Main Chamber 1
Chamber 5
Chamber3 Chamber 4
Main Chamber 2
Chamber 7
Chamber 6
AIR CHAMBER VALVE LOCATIONS