2
squeezingaripeorange.Youcanchecktheexactoperating
pressurebyusingasuitablepressuregauge(optionalacces-
sory)–seeFigure2a.
Thespannerforassemblingthevalvesisanoptionalacces-
sory–seePicture2c.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in air chambers is
0.02 MPa (sidewall cylinder); 0.05 MPa (bottom). If the
ambient temperature increases (e.g. owing to sunlight),
the pressure in the air chambers of the canoe can rise
rapidly. We recommend releasing some air from all air
chambers of the canoe after pulling it out of the water.
This will prevent possible destruction of the air cham-
bers. However, do not forget to continuously check
air pressure in the chambers afterwards, too. A corre-
sponding reduction in operating pressure is up to 20%
within 24 hours.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.
4. Using the Boat
TheThayakayakisdesigned forrecreationaluseandwater
tourism.
Wheneverthekayakisusedonwaterways,WaterwayTrafc
Rulesshouldbeobserved.OperationoftheThayaainatable
canoedoesnotrequireanylicenceprovidedthepeoplewho
operatethecanoeknowthetechniquesofsmallboatopera-
tionwithinthescopenecessaryforitsoperation,aswellasthe
validnavigationrulesoftheparticularcountry.
TheThayakayakcanbeusedonstillorgentlyowingwaters
uptoDifculty GradeWW2.Use double-bladedkayakpad-
dleswithalengthofapprox.210cm.Peopletravellinginthe
kayakshouldsitintheirseatsandwearotationlife-jackets.
ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is neces-
sary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area
in which you aim to operate.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motor-
boats, nor may it be otherwise towed, dragged or in any
way subject to unusual stress. Sharp edged and pointed
items carried in the boat must be safely wrapped.
Place all valuables into a waterproof container and fas-
ten it to the boat.
Over time, sunlight adversely affects the rubber coating
of the boat; therefore, it is advisable to store the boat in
shade each time after use.
CAUTION:
• On large surfaces of water (seas, lakes) pay atten-
tion to water currents and off-shore breezes. Cur-
rents and breezes may make it impossible to return
to shore.
• The Thaya kayak should not be used in poor condi-
tions, such as In reduced visibility (night, fog, rain).
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE KAYAK:
Transportation bag, compression belt for folded kayak,
User’sManualwithWarrantyCerticate,foamspongeinamesh
bag,gluingsetcontainingglue,patchesandvalveadapter.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfoldandspreadoutthekayak.Ifyouaregoingtousethe
trackingn,plug itinto the bottombracket (20).Prior to as-
sembly,inatebothseatsandfootrests.Themethodforusing
thevalve(21)isshowninFigure2.
TheThayakayakcanbeusedinitssingle,doubleandtriple
version–RefertoFigure1.
Single version:
Fasten the inatable seat (6) in the bottom bracket (15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
onthesidebarrels.Threadthestrapendsthroughtheplastic
seatbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fasten the rear footrest (8) in the bracket (14). Thread the
footrest strap through the plastic buckle in the bottom and
tightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthestrapthroughthebuckle,
refertoDetailB.
Double version:
Fastenthefrontinatableseat(6)inthebottombracket(14).
Fastentherearinatableseat(6)inthebottombracket(15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
onthesidebarrels.Threadthestrapendsthroughtheplastic
seatbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fasten the front footrest (7) in the bottom bracket (16) un-
derthefrontboard.Fastentherearfootrest(8)inthebottom
bracket (14). Thread the footrest strap through the plastic
buckleinthebottomandtightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthe
strapthroughthebuckle,refertoDetailB.
Triple version:
Fastenthefrontfootrest(6)in thebottombracket(14).Fas-
tenthecentralandrearseats(6)inthebottombracket(15).
Threadtheseatbackreststraps(18)throughtheD-rings(17)
on the side barrels. Thread the strap ends through the seat
plasticbuckle(22)–RefertoDetailA.
Fastenthefrontfootrest(7)underthefrontboardinthebot-
tombracket(16).Threadthefootreststrapthroughtheplastic
buckleinthebottomandtightenit.Forcorrectthreadingofthe
strapthroughthebuckle,refertoDetailB.
The oval-shaped xture (14) has several positions for xing
thefoot-rest(8).Thepositionsarenumberedandcorrespond
todifferentheightsofpaddlers.PositionNo.1correspondsto
abodyheightof(150–160)cm,PositionNo.2correspondsto
abodyheightof(160–170)cm,PositionNo.3correspondsto
abodyheightof(170–180)cmandPositionNo.4corresponds
toabodyheightexceeding180cm.
Lacethefoot-rest’sfasteningstrap(8)throughtheholesinthe
foot-restxture(14)onthebottom.Proceedfromthechosen
positionnumberthroughalltheholesuptotheplasticbuckle
ontheendofthexture;lacetheendofthefasteningstrap
throughthebuckleandtightenit–seeDetailB.
Inatetheairchambersinthefollowingorder:sidewallcylin-
ders(1)andthebottom(2).
Afootpumporpistonpumpwithavalveadapteristhebest
wayofinatingthecraft(thevalveadapterisincludedinthe
gluingset)–seePicture2b.Priortoinatingthecanoe,check
thevalves.Set thevalvestotheclosedposition.Forhowto
usethevalves–seePicture2.
Inatetheairchambersuntiltheyarermbutnotcompletely
stiff.Theairchambersshouldprovideafeelingcomparableto
