Advanced Elements AE2040 User manual

IMPORTANT!
BEFORE PROCEEDING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
Save these instructions for future reference
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RapidUp Sail™
Owner’s Manual
MODEL AE2040

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 Sail.
(PLEASE READ CAUTION STATEMENT CAREFULLY)
CAUTION
SAFETY WARNING
PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS WHENEVER USING THIS
PRODUCT.
· BE CAREFUL WHEN UNFOLDING THE SAIL, HOLD AWAY FROM YOUR FACE WHEN OPENING.
· BE AWARE OF WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG OFF SHORE WINDS.
· CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE.
· DO NOT TIE OFF ANY OF THE LANYARDS TO YOUR BODY OR YOUR PERSONAL FLOTATION
DEVICE (PFD).
· IF NOT CAREFUL, CHILDREN COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE SAIL’S LANYARDS. DO NOT
ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE SAIL UNSUPERVISED.
· 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 IN YOUR KAYAK.
· 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.
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC.
TOLL FREE 866-262-9076
Please read this entire manual for additional safety information. Please pay close aention
to items marked DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, NOTICE, NEVER,
and ALWAYS.
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2. SET UP AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for your purchase of the RapidUp Sail™. The following instructions will
assist you with proper set up and storage tips as well as safety and folding informtion.
Please familiarize yourself with the dierent parts on the Sail by referring to Image 1 below.
Your sail should include these parts:
• 1 Steel Carabiner Clip
• 2 Stabilization Lanyards (these are both the same length)
• 1 Dousing Line (this will be longer than the Stabilization Lanyards)
Stabilzation
Lanyard
Stabilzation
Lanyard
Rear
Snap Hook
Rear
Snap Hook
Forward
Snap Hook
Dousing
Line
Carabiner Clip
Forward
Snap Hook
Image 1
2.1 Set Up and Safety
You can operate the RapidUp Sail™ by hand or you can set it up on the deck of your
kayak. Please follow the steps below pertaining to how you choose to use your sail.
Hand Held Use
This is typically done in a tandem kayak where the second paddler can steer using
their paddle.
1. Take the RapidUp Sail™ out of its carry bag and unfold it. BE CAREFUL WHEN
UNFOLDING THE SAIL. HOLD AWAY FROM YOUR FACE WHEN OPENING!
2. Arrange your kayak so that the bow (front) is headed in the direction the wind is headed.
3. Hold the sail rmly on each side so that the name of the sail is reading upright at
the top and facing away from you.
4. Allow the sail to ll with wind, and the second paddler can use their paddle to steer
the kayak.
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2.2 Deck Mounted Use - Introduction
The following steps will assist you in seing up your RapidUp Sail™ on any kayak.
Aer following these rst steps please proceed to your Advanced Elements model
listed below to receive further instruction for proper set up on your specic kayak.
If you do not have an Advanced Elements kayak, you may need to experiment with
the set up, but most kayaks have d-rings and other hardware that you can utilize to set
up the RapidUp Sail™. You can also visit a local marine store or the internet to nd
d-rings and other hardware options that you could use to outt your kayak for seing
up the sail.
For Use With Advanced Elements Kayaks
For all Advanced Elements Kayaks, start with these rst few steps and then move to
your specic model listed below.
1. Take the RapidUp Sail™ out of its carry bag and unfold it. BE CAREFUL WHEN
UNFOLDING THE SAIL. HOLD AWAY FROM YOUR FACE WHEN OPENING!
2. Aer opening the sail, lay it out at on the front deck of your kayak with the name
of the sail facing up. The name of the sail should also be near the cockpit, not the
bow. In other words, if you are standing at the bow of the kayak facing it, you
should be able to read the name on the sail.
Next: Locate your specic kayak model below and complete the setup instructions.
Advanced Frame Kayaks: (Models AE1002, AE1012, AE1007, AE1009)
1. Clip the Carabiner (located on the central boom d-ring) to the handle of your kayak.
2. Clip the Forward Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the bow of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks, shortening them up to the
sail as much as possible.
3. Clip the Rear Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the cockpit of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks, shortening them up to the
sail as much as possible.
4. Clip the Stabilization Lanyards to the top side d-rings of the sail.
5. Tie the two Stabilization Lanyards to the cockpit buckle located at the front of
the cockpit. Tie the lanyards so that they are taught, but do not tie them so tight
that you are pulling the sail inwards.
Advanced Frame Sport: (Model AE1017)
1. Clip the Carabiner (located on the central boom d-ring) to the handle of your kayak.
2. Clip the Forward Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the bow of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks, shortening them up to the
sail as much as possible.
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3. Clip the Rear Snap Hooks to the front paddle loops on the deck of the kayak. Simply
adjust the snap hook webbing out to its full length and then loop the snap hook
through the paddle loop and clip the snap hook onto its own webbing (see image 2).
4. Clip the Stabilization Lanyards to the top side d-rings.
5. Tie the Stabilization Lanyards to the same buckles that the seat aaches to
(see image 3). Tie the lanyards so that they are taught, but do not tie them so tight
that you are pulling the sail inwards.
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AirFusion Kayak: (Model 1040)
1. Connect the Carabiner to the forward most d-ring closest to the front of the kayak.
2. Clip the Forward Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the d-ring that you
just clipped the Carabiner to (see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks,
shortening them up to the sail as much as possible.
3. Clip the Rear Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the cockpit of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks, shortening them up to the
sail as much as possible.
Lagoon and DragonFly Kayaks: (Models AE1001, AE1021, AE1031,
AE1003, AE 1023, AE1033)
1. Clip the Carabiner (located on the central boom d-ring) to the handle of your kayak.
2. Clip the Forward Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the bow of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks to about the middle of their
length.
3. Clip the Rear Snap Hooks to the kayak d-rings closest to the cockpit of the kayak
(see image 1). You will need to adjust the snap hooks to about the middle of their
length.
4. Clip the Stabilization Lanyards to the top side d-rings.
5. Tie the two Stabilization Lanyards to the d-ring located at the front of the cockpit.
Tie the lanyards so that they are taught, but do not tie them so tight that you are
pulling the sail inwards.
StraitEdge Kayaks: (Models AE1006, AE1008, AE1014)
1. Clip the Carabiner (located on the central boom d-ring) to the handle of your kayak.
2. Adjust the two Forward Snap Hooks out to their full length, run them under the
StraitEdge Bow Rib, and snap them together (see images 1 and 4).
3. Adjust the Rear Snap Hooks out to about mid-length and then loop each snap
hook through the straps located on the sides of the StraitEdge bow air bag and
clip each snap hook onto its own webbing (see image 4).
4. Clip the Stabilization Lanyards to the top side d-rings.
5. Tie the Stabilization Lanyards to the same buckles that the seat aaches to
(see image 5). Tie the lanyards so that they are taught, but do not tie them so
tight that you are pulling the sail inwards.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURE: READ BELOW
To complete the proper set up of the RapidUp Sail™ on the deck of your kayak you
must set up the Dousing Line.
1. Clip the Dousing Line (this is the longer lanyard with a snap hook on the end) to
the top center d-ring on the sail (see image 1).
2. Run the Dousing Line down the front of the sail and run it through the Carabiner
at the boom of the sail. Next, run the Dousing Line under the sail frame and bring
it back to the cockpit (see image 6). Leave the Dousing Line free and available to
grab in case you need it immediately. IN THE EVENT OF SUDDEN HIGH
WINDS, PULL THE DOUSING LINE TOWARDS YOU TO PARTIALLY COLLAPSE
THE SAIL.
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On Deck Stowage
For on deck stowage of your RapidUp Sail™, simply grasp both sides and turn them
inward from the top folding one edge over the other and the sail will collapse at on
the deck of your kayak. You may want to carry a bungee cord to wrap around your
sail to keep it from springing open while not in use or, you can stow it under any
available deck top lacing. See image 7.
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Folding Instructions
Please follow the instructions below for folding the RapidUp Sail™ for stowage in its
carry bag.
NEVER force the frame into tight bends as the berglass frame could get DAMAGED
or BROKEN!
Step 1: Bring both sides “A” together.
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Step 2: Hold the sides “A-A” together with one hand.
Step 3: Bring “B” and “B” together and allow them to overlap each other. Then carfully
allow “A” and “A” to overlap forming a coiled circle that is the same size as
the storage bag.
A
A
B
B
AA
B
B

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IMPORTANT!
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.