Advanced Elements STRAITEDGE2 PRO User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL AE3027
IMPORTANT
STRAITEDGE2 PRO
INFLATABLE KAYAK
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC 2022 REV 02-2022
1 or 2 PERSON KAYAK
TM

INTRODUCTION
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Designed in California, our goal at Advanced Elements is to develop new
and unique paddlesports products that enhance our customers’ outdoor
experience. Our focus is on designing and manufacturing “Inatable kayaks
with cutting edge technology” and providing excellent customer service. We
are deep rooted in product development with patented technology, striving
to develop inatable kayaks, iSUPs, and paddlesports accessories that excel
in performance, quality, and portability. All of our products have been
designed to give paddlers the tools they need at the value that they deserve.
We feel that it is extremely important to make sure that our customers are
having the best experience possible. One of the ways we do this is by a
passionate focus on customer support. It is the feedback from our customers
that has allowed us to excel and continue to grow over the years.
Our oces, near San Francisco California, are not only where we conceive of
and design our innovative products, but also where you will nd our
excellent Customer Service team that is ready to answer any questions you
might have about our products and oer premier product support.
We hope to see you someday soon, on the water!
Sincerely,
The Advanced Elements Team

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Caution – Safety Warning........................................................4
1.1 Boating Safety...................................................................5
2. Specifications .............................................................................6
2.1 Capacity.............................................................................6
2.2 Features..............................................................................6
3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction...........................7
3.1 Assembly...........................................................................7
3.2 Understanding Your Valves...........................................7
3.3 Inflation..............................................................................9
3.4 Over Inflation and Temperature Regulation .............10
3.5 Deflation..........................................................................11
3.6 Folding.............................................................................11
4. Guidelines For Usage .............................................................12
5. Proper Care And Storage.......................................................12
6. Repairs......................................................................................13
6.1 Repairing Small Punctures And Cuts Using The
Peel-And-Stick Patch .....................................................13
6.2 Repairing Pinholes.........................................................13
7. Troubleshooting ......................................................................14
Manufacturer’s Statement Of Origin (MSO)...........................15
Declaration Of Conformity........................................................16
Limited Warranty........................................................................17
Section 2 : Français

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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)
Advanced Elements, inc.
TOLL FREE 866-262-9076
• Not intended for Commercial Use.
• Never use a compressor or compressed air to inate as it could result in damage or injury.
• Do not transport a fully inated boat or leave it on the beach. Heat from the sun or an increase
in elevation can lead to over-ination and damage.
• Do not over-inate, as it can damage the kayak or cause injury.
Please read this entire manual for additional safety information. Please pay close attention to
items marked DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, NOTICE, NEVER, and
ALWAYS.

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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.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the craft are not all-inclusive. If a procedure,
method, tool or part is not specically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe
for you and others, and that the craft will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your
decision. REMEMBER – always use common sense when paddling YOUR KAYAK!

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2. SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
Length: 400 cm (13 ft)
Width: 89 cm (35 in)
Weight: 41 lbs (18 kg)
Max. Person Capacity: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Recommended Pressure:
Main chambers: 2.25 psi (0.16 bar)
Floor chamber: 6.0 psi (0.41 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.
WARNING: Do not exceed the certied maximum capacities under any circumstances.
Overloading will reduce freeboard and increase the likelihood of swamping, especially in heavy
seas. Overloading causes handling to become sluggish, making it dicult to react quickly.
2.2 FEATURES
Hull Design: Drop-stitch oor and aluminum rib-frame technology provide excellent
performance.
Durable: Heavy-Duty PVC tarpaulin hull and 3-chamber construction
Stable: 35” width provides increased stability
Versatile: set-up as self-bailing in bigger waves and close ports in calm or cold water.

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3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION
3.1 ASSEMBLY
Your kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled. The only assembly you should need to do
is attach the adjustable seats, foot pegs, and n. Follow the instructions and gures on the next
pages for installing the foot pegs and tracking n.
3.2 UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALVES
Advanced Elements StraitEdge2TM kayak uses the following valves. The 2-way military valve has
the function and durability of other military type valves and is compatible with most standard
pumps. The following gures will have details on how to operate the valves.
TO INFLATE: use nger to push in center stem, rotate ¼ turn, and allow stem to spring up into
the up/outward position.
TO DEFLATE: Use nger to push in center stem and rotate ¼ turn to lock stem down/inward.
Fishing Rod Holders
Drop-Stitch Floor
Molded Rubber
Handle
StraitEdgeTM
System
Paddle holder
2-Way Military
Valves
Durable PVC
Tarpaulin hull material
Tracking Fin
Adjustable Foot Braces
Self Bailing Ports
High-Back Lumbar Seats Bungee Deck Lacing
& Mesh Pocket

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How the 2-way Military valve works
When the valve is in the inate (up/outward) position, the air being pumped in pushes the
spring-loaded plunger open, allowing air to enter the air chamber, but not letting it escape.
When the valves is in the deate (down/inward) position, the spring loaded plunger is wide
open allowing the air to come rushing out of the air chamber. If the valve is in the inate posi-
tion, the valve’s plunger stem will be ush with the rim of the valve. If the valve is in the deate
position, the valve’s plunger stem will be inside, or lower than the rim of the valve. To change
the valve from the inate position to the deate position, simply use your nger to press the
valve plunger stem down/inward, and give it a ¼ turn. This will lock the plunger open and al-
low the air to rush out. Use the same procedure in reverse to unlock the valve plunger, allowing
it to spring up into the inate position.
Special note: If you are using a 12v inator, like those that come with most inatable mattresses
or those that plug into car cigarette lighters, you may need to have the valve in the deate
(down/inward) position because those types of pumps typically do not provide enough air
pressure to press the plunger open to allow air into the air chamber. Additionally, 12v inators
do not provide enough pressure to fully inate the kayak, so you will need a secondary pump to
nish the job
Full-Time Self-bailing
PUSH IN CENTER STEM
WITH FINGER & TURN
Foot Brace Location
Foot Brace Location
Figure 1. Inflate/ Deflate of 2-way Military Valve

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3.3 INFLATION
IMPORTANT: Inate your kayak in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause damage to your kayak. Do not over inate. Be sure to read directions on operating
the valves in the section “Understanding Your Valves”.
1. Begin by unfolding the kayak and laying it out at. Insert foot brace tracks into webbing
mounting pockets located on kayak main chambers before ination. Orient each of the foot pegs
so that the adjustment tab on the foot plate is facing towards the bow of the kayak. First insert
the foot peg track into the webbing loop nearest to the seating area and the insert the other end of
the track into the webbing pocket at the bow of the kayak. (See gures, Steps 1-4 on next page)
2. Check to be sure all 3 valve plungers are in the UP or Inate position. (See gure 1). Using the
adaptor located in your repair kit, inate Main Chamber 1 until rm to the touch (2.25 psi MAX).
3. Inate Main Chamber 2 until rm to the touch (2.25 psi MAX).
4. Inate oor Chamber 3 until rm (4-6 psi MAX).
5. Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly.
6. Attach kayak seats to the kayak using the large buckles and adjust for desired support. To
keep seat backrest upright, you can adjust and clip the smaller seat straps to the d-rings on the
kayak directly behind the seat position.
7. Adjust foot pegs for desired bracing by depressing the tabs on the foot plates and sliding along
tracks.
8. If paddling at water, attach tracking n to mount on bottom of kayak. If paddling
whitewater, leave n o of kayak.
Full-Time Self-bailing
PUSH IN CENTER STEM
WITH FINGER & TURN
Foot Brace Location
Foot Brace Location

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3.4 OVER INFLATION AND TEMPERATURE REGULATION
CAUTION: Water temperature and weather will aect the air pressure of the kayak. In cold
weather and water your kayak will lose some pressure. If this occurs, you may want to add a
bit more air to the kayak to improve performance. In hot weather or prolonged sunlight, the air
inside the kayak will expand. You must let some air out of the appropriate chambers to prevent
the kayak from failing due to overpressure. You should avoid exposing your kayak to extreme
temperatures (hot or cold).
Foot Brace Installation Figures
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Foot Brace Installation Figures
Step 1
Step 3
Step 4
Step 2

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3.5 DEFLATION
1. Remove the caps from all 3 chambers, push valve stems inward and rotate to the deate
position. (See Figure 1).
2. Remove foot braces and seats.
3. Once the chambers are deated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for
improved folding.
3.6 FOLDING
Caution: When the kayak is deated and folded up, creased edge points at the ends of the folds
(pictured right) can be vulnerable. If rubbed hard enough on an abrasive surface it can create a
small rub hole in the material and a potential air leak.
When the kayak is inated, or even unfolded and deated, this is not a concern.
NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deate all chambers.
1. Completely deate all air chambers, thoroughly dry kayak and remove the seats and foot pegs.
2. Fold in half, down the center, lengthwise.
3. Fold into 4 equal sections.
4. Place into duel bag.
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4. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE
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. The user of this product acknowledges
both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports.
After you have inated your kayak and before you put it in the water, inspect your equipment
for obvious signs of wear or failure. Review local rules and regulations and read again the
“CAUTION” statement.
Most areas have local laws and regulations about the use and equipment of small boats. Usually
a phone call to the local authorities will provide you with the needed information. Some areas
may require that you register and display a registration number on the front of your kayak.
Once you have been issued a number, it is best to ax it to the kayak by printing it on the
material with a permanent ink marker. If you are required to display a sticker or vinyl letters, on
inatable boat ID kit can be purchased at most marine stores.
Your kayak is designed to be paddled with a double bladed kayak paddle. Paddle with short
and even strokes. Keep the blade close to the kayak and the paddle almost vertical. Pull with
your lower hand and push with your upper hand. To reduce the amount of swaying at the
front of the kayak, ease o on the force of your stroke. Paddling with a backward stroke can
sometimes oer quick maneuverability.
ALWAYS practice safety and take the time to learn about the area where you are paddling. Get
ocial information about the local tides and currents before paddling there. Be careful that you
do not over estimate your strength, your endurance or your skill. Be careful never to under
estimate weather conditions. Be aware of the dangers before you begin. Be aware of your skill
level. Be sure you understand and accept the risk of these dangers. There are many paddling
clubs all over the world. These can be a great source of information on places to paddle, people
to paddle with and most importantly, continued safety practices.
5. PROPER CARE AND STORAGE
Your inatable kayak is made of very durable materials. However, like anything else, proper
use and care will increase the life of your kayak. Before storing your kayak, make sure it is both
CLEAN and DRY. You may clean your kayak with a mild soap and water. NEVER use strong
solvents to clean your kayak as they will destroy the material.
Be sure to rinse your kayak with fresh water after every use in salt water and allow it to dry
thoroughly before storing. Use a dry towel to wipe up all moisture. It should be deated and
kept out of direct sunlight when stored. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (hot or cold).
If your boat is exposed to freezing temperatures while storing, allow it to warm up before
unfolding.
Do not store your kayak for an extended period of time while wet.

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6. REPAIRS
All kayaks come with a repair kit that includes a glueless peel-and-stick patch. For more
signicant repairs, we include a selection of material patches that can be glued on. Simply
acquire a PVC glue at your local marine or outdoor store or contact our Customer Service for
assistance via email at [email protected] or 1-866-262-9076.
6.1 REPAIRING SMALL PUNCTURES AND CUTS USING THE PEEL-AND-
STICK PATCH
1. Cut a patch to size (approx. 1/2” larger than the hole or damaged area).
2. Carefully clean the area where patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap.
3. Make sure all surfaces are completely dry before proceeding.
4. Carefully peel back the paper liner on the glueless patch and carefully apply the patch
over the hole-taking care to avoid any bubbles in the patch. Rub all edges to seal.
5. As a rule of thumb, the patch will start to cure immediately with approx. immediate
adhesion of 50% with full 100% adhesion 24 hours after application.
6.2 REPAIRING PINHOLES
1. Inate the PVC tube. Locate the pinhole by sponging soapy water over the tube until
you see air bubbles. Mark the location of the pinhole.
2. Deate the tube and dry the aected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole
3. Allow glue to dry completely.
4. Do not inate the kayak for at least twelve hours.

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PROBLEM
Does not hold air while
inating:
The kayak is sagging or
under inated:
The kayak will not hold
full pressure for more
than a couple of hours:
Kayak still loses air:
SOLUTION
The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger
should be in the open position is when you are deating. Make sure
that the plunger is closed to inate. Push the plunger in and rotate
counter-clockwise.
Be sure that the right pump is being used. You need a bellows foot
pump or a double action hand pump. A 12-V electric does not
supply enough pressure to fully inate the kayak. The 12v can be
used to partially inate the kayak but one of the other pumps is
needed to top it o.
Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position. It should only be
open when deating. If it is open, the only seal is the black rubber
gasket inside the cap. Even then, a little air may still leak out.
If you have checked all the previous possible reasons for the kayak
losing air, then there may be a pinhole or a puncture somewhere on
the tube. Inate. If you cannot see or hear where a leak may be, take a
clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube. If a hole is
present, bubbles will continually form. Repair using repair kit. If it is
a very small pinhole, a dab of the glue may be sucient.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING

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Note: If your state requires the licensing of this boat, please use the form below. If you need any
assistance lling out this form, please contact Advanced Elements Customer Service Department.
MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (MSO)
Manufacturer’s statement of origin for a vessel sold in the state of______________________________ ,
The undersigned manufacturer hereby certies that the new boat described below, the property
of said manufacturer, has been transferred this _________day of _____________________, 20_________
on Invoice# _________________to:
Owner’s/Dealer’s Name____________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________
Model Name: StraitEdge2TM PRO Kayak (AE3027)
Model Year _________
HIN# ___________________________
Type: Kayak
Hull Material: PVC/Polyester
Length Overall: 13ft
Beam: 35 in
U. S. Coast Guard Capacity Plate Information (where applicable):
Maximum persons capacity in whole persons: 500 lbs (227 kg)
Maximum weight capacity (persons & gear): 500 lbs (227 kg)
The manufacturer further certies that this was the rst transfer of such new boat and that all
information given herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge
P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524
Signature_______________________
First assignment for value received, in the amount of $ ____________________________,
the undersigned hereby transfers the Certicate of Origin and the boat described therein
to ___________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
And certies that the boat is new and has not been registered in this or any other state; Advanced
Elements, Inc. also warrants the title of said boat at time of delivery, subject only to the liens and
encumbrances as set out below:
Amount of Lien / Date to whom due
Address __________________________________________________________________________
Dates___________________________ 20 _________, at _____________________ ____________________
By:___________________________________________________________ Transferrer (Firm name)
Sign Here ___________________________________________________________
Before me personally appeared _____________________________ who by me being duty sworn under
oath says the statements set forth above are true and correct. Subscribed and sworn to me before this
__________ day of ___________________ 20 ___________. ___________________________________
Notary Public Date commission expires_______________ (SEAL)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)
Manufacturer’s Name: Advanced Elements, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524
Declares that the product:
Product Name: StraitEdge2TM PRO Kayak
Model Number (s): AE3027
to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety
requirements and is in conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below:
General Product Safety Directive using the relevant section of the following EU standards and other
normative documents:
EN ISO 6185-1 : 2001
ABYC H-29: 2019
Date: January 1, 2022
Signature :
This product complies with European directives for recreational vessels as published by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

If you need help or have an issue, please call us immediately toll free at 866-262-9076.
Please use the warranty registration form at: www.advancedelements.com/warranty to register your
advanced elements product.
ADVANCED ELEMENTS WARRANTY
Advanced Elements, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in material or workmanship
for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. Products that prove to be defective under
conditions of normal and proper use during the warranty period because of defective workmanship
or faulty material will be replaced, by the same product or an equivalent, or repaired without charge
at Advanced Elements sole discretion. For warranty service, contact Advanced Elements, Inc.
Advanced Elements, Inc shall inspect all warranty claims and in the event of a defect claim, it will
undertake to repair or replace the defective part or entire item (by the same product or an equiva-
lent), at its option. The purchaser must, before return of a defective product, provide reasonable
documentation to establish a defect, and obtain from Advanced Elements, Inc, a return authorization
(RA) number and return center address. Please call Toll Free at 866-262-9076 to obtain an RA number
and the return address. Once an RA is obtained, the purchaser must ship the product at their own ex-
pense, POSTAGE PREPAID, to Advanced Elements, Inc for repair. Do not ship to P.O. Box address as
it will be sent back. The purchaser must also make sure that the issued RA number is clearly marked
on the package.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Warranty Term will be three (3) years from the date of customer receipt for all non-commercial
users.
2. Warranty applies to defects in material and workmanship. This Warranty does not cover:
1. Damage due to negligence, neglect, lack of maintenance, accident, abnormal or improper
use, bad assembly or improper repair attempts, or damage resulting from improper
inflation, or damage resulting from the use of a pump not supplied by Advanced
Elements, or damage due to contact with a cleaner or chemical.
2. Modification or customization
3. Punctures, cuts, and abrasions sustained in normal use
4. Normal color fading of fabric or other materials
5. Normal wear and tear
6. Items involved in accidents; and items damaged in white water mishaps, and other
unreasonable uses or improper storage
7. Over-gluing and other aesthetic imperfections
8. Crazing, blistering and aging of fabrics, or other materials.
9. Products used for rental, for hire or in professionally guided tours and other uses not
considered normal recreational purposes
10. Consequential damages, or incidental costs such as transportation, launching, towing, or
any other resulting damages.
3. Customer must provide reasonable documentation to establish a defect, including but not
limited to:
1. Digital photographs or video clearly showing the defect
2. Troubleshooting assistance to establish or establish the cause of the problem

4. For warranty claims outside of North America, please contact the authorized distributor for
the country where the product was originally purchased. For the correct contact, please email
[email protected]
5. For orders exported outside the United States, Advanced Elements, Inc. will not be responsible
for any import duties, taxes, or fees associated with shipping replacement products.
6. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repairing a defective part, or at our
discretion, replacing such part or parts as shall be necessary to remedy any malfunction
resulting from defects in material or workmanship as covered by this warranty. We reserve the
right to change or improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to
modify any product previously manufactured.
7. Severability: If any provision of this Limited Warranty is unenforceable, for any reason, all
other provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
8. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE
FACE HEREOF. ADVANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THIS WARRANTY IS INCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES: Water activities are, by their nature, hazardous. Users of Advanced
Elements, Inc. Products assume all risk and liability whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from
the use of such products, whether used singularly or in combination with other equipment, including
all risk of bodily injury or death and whether arising in contract or tort or otherwise, and specifically
including incidental, special, and consequential damages. Remedies for breach of contract arising by
implication or operation of law, except as otherwise provided herein, are excluded. Your boat should
only be operated within the us coast guard approved maximum capacity ratings as stated on the
boat.
RESTRICTIONS ON LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS: Some states may not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion or limitation of the duration
of implied warranties. Therefore, some or all of the limitations and/or exclusions of warranties and
remedies set forth above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
MODÈLE AE3027
IMPORTANT
KAYAK GONFLABLE
STRAITEDGE2 PRO
IMPORTANT! VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LE PRÉSENT MANUEL AVANT D’UTILISER LE PRODUIT
ET LE CONSERVER POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE.
ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC 2022 REV 02-2022
KAYAK POUR 1 OU 2 PERSONNE
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INTRODUCTION
Créée en Californie, Advanced Elements a pour objectif de développer
des produits de sports de pagaie nouveaux et uniques visant à rehausser
l’expérience de plein air de ses clients. Notre but est de concevoir et de
fabriquer des « kayaks gonables à la pointe de la technologie » et de
fournir un excellent service à la clientèle. Ayant profondément à cœur de
développer des produits fondés sur une technologie brevetée, nous nous
eorçons de fabriquer des kayaks et des planches à pagaie gonables, ainsi
que des accessoires de sports de pagaies, qui orent performance, qualité et
portabilité. Tous nos produits ont été conçus avec une idée en tête :
permettre aux pagayeurs de s’équiper à un prix raisonnable.
Nous estimons qu’il est extrêmement important de veiller à ce que nos
clients vivent la meilleure expérience possible. Pour ce faire, nous prenons
grand soin de les soutenir et de les écouter. Ce sont les commentaires de nos
clients qui nous ont permis d’exceller et de croître au l des ans.
Nos bureaux, situés près de San Francisco, en Californie, ne sont pas
seulement le lieu où nous concevons nos produits innovants. C’est
également là que vous trouverez notre excellente équipe de service à la
clientèle, prête à répondre à toutes vos questions sur nos produits et à vous
orir une assistance de premier ordre.
Nous espérons vous voir sur l’eau prochainement!
Cordialement,
L’équipe d’Advanced Elements
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