NERIS ALU-2 User manual

Instructions Manual
Folding Kayak NERIS ALU-2 (tandem)

NERIS Alu-2 is a touring folding kayak ideal for
flat water trips on rivers, lakes and water
reservoirs. It is also suitable for sea and
ocean kayaking along shore line.
The light weight and compact size are the
main advantages of the NERIS Alu-2 folding
kayak providing paddlers ease in transporting
and use.
The kayak assembly or disassembly time is
within 20-25 minutes. No additional tools are
required. The framing of the kayak provides
required stiffness and shape to have great
paddling experience.
Loading capacity 250 kg
Length 5 m
Width 0.84 m
Weight 27 kg
Backpack (mm) 450x250x1100
2 people
Technical specifications:
Packaging size:
Number of passengers:
1. General Description
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2. Bag’s Content
1. Set of Cross Ribs 4 pcs
2. Bow and Stern Assembly
3. Bow, Stern A-Shape and Middle Keel Bars 3 pcs
4. Set of Gunwales
a. Long gunwales 12 psc
b. Short gunwales 12 pcs
5. Set of Washboards 6 pcs
6. Skin
7. Backpack
8. Repair Kit
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3. Assembly Instructions
All NERIS folding kayaks are run
through presale test assembly.
However, the first kayak assembly
may seem to be more challenging
then following one. The skin is
being stretched with each
assembly and it will be easier to
put the skin on a frame.
Two people kayak assembly is
recommended. The kayak is to be
assembled on even and clean
surface. Avoid assembling the
kayak on sand. It may cause
damage to joining parts and more
difficult assembly and disassembly
in future.
The main parts of the kayak are
marked with numbers and pointing
arrows for ease of assembly. The
Keel Bars are marked showing
points where the Cross Ribs are to
be installed.
Step 1.
Attach Bow and Stern A-shape Keel Bars to Bow and Stern
Assembly. Attach Cross Rib #1 and #4 to Bow and Stern
Assembly. Use wing nuts and bolts to secure the cross
ribs. The kayak features seamed cross ribs with stainless
steel brackets. Note that brackets on Cross Rib #1 must
lean towards the bow. The brackets on Cross Rib #4 must
lean towards the stern. The right-hand washboards have
number indications to match the numbers on the cross
ribs.
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Step 2.
Position gunwales (female) of Bow Assembly
next to cross rib bracket rings. Insert 6 long
gunwales one by one into Bow Assembly
through the bracket rings until complete
stop. Repeat this step for attaching
remaining 6 long gunwales to Stern Assembly.
The bow and stern sections are ready to be
inserted in to a skin.
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Step 3.
Unroll the skin. Insert bow and stern
assembly sections in to the skin (NERIS
logo is marked on stern of the skin).
Make sure that the stitch line
between deck and hull is
positioned just above the upper
gunwale. Avoid possible tilt of
bow and stern sections while
putting them inside the skin.
3. Assembly Instructions

Step 4.
1. Extend Stern A-shape Keel Bar with Middle Keel Bar.
2. Lift middle parts of bow and stern sections. Position Keel Bar
female and male sleeves and slowly push Keel Bar down. This
procedure is important to ensure the proper secured Keel Bar
structure and stretch the skin lengthwise.
3. Install Cross Rib #2 and Cross Rib #3. Insert one of the
lower cross rib caps in to cross-cut slot of the keel bar
plate. While lifting, rotate the Cross Rib and position
the second cap against for-and-aft slot. Insert cap and
twist Cross-Rib to have caps securely in place.
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Step 5.
Repeat step 2 to install short gunwales. Using latches, secure all short gunwales one by one starting
from the lower gunwales. The upper gunwales are to be locked last. In order to connect gunwales,
lift them a little and insert male latch connector with female gunwale. Slowly straighten gunwales
and lock the latch.
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3. Assembly Instructions

Step .6
Install the washboards. Before
installing the washboards replace the
wing nuts from U-bolts on Cross Ribs.
Insert the round rope skin edge into the
open end of the grooved channel at the
bottom of the washboard sections.
Engage curved bow section of the
washboard from the bow and rear
section from the stern according to
number marks. Meet the washboard
holes with the U-bolts of Cross Ribs.
Secure the washboard sections by wing
nuts. Make sure the first and last
washboard holes are secured first.
Then proceed with other sections.
Two people are recommended to
complete this step. The first person
pulls the washboard in place. The other
person puts the wing nut on. When all
wing nuts are in place tight them up
securely.
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The kayak is ready to go!
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3. Assembly Instructions
Step 7.
The front seat is to be strapped between Cross Ribs #1 and #2. The rear seat is strapped
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Cross Ribs # and #34

4. Additional Information.
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Unfolded kayak packaging.
To ensure long life of the folding kayak the proper packaging is required. When the skin is free of the
frame remove dirt, grit and other objects. Spread the skin and dry out. Follow the steps on the
diagram below to pack the skin and Cross Ribs. Include the seats, repair kit and other accessories as
spay deck and skirts in the backpack in addition to the skin. All Keel Bar parts and Bow and Stern
Assembly are to be packed last.
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Storage and maintenance of the kayak.
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When done paddling ensure that Cross Ribs
and Skin are dried out. If used on sea waters,
all parts of the kayak must be rinsed off with
fresh water.
It is recommended to store the kayak inside in
dry and warm conditions. This is a
requirement for Cross Ribs mainly. The skin
and other aluminum parts can be stored
either on balcony or in garage and/or locker.
It is not desirable to move the skin while
storing it at low temperatures.
For longer life the Cross Ribs can be varnished
with a marine grade varnish at the end of the
kayaking season. Follow instructions of
varnish manufacturer.
Skin repair instructions can be found on line
in FAQ.
Manufacturer's Warrantee.
NERIS LTd. the manufacturer guarantees
suitability and kayak material quality under
condition that the assembly instructions have
been followed. The manufacturing company
will repair free within 36 months of use from
the date of purchase should there be
manufacturer's defects. You also can address
any repair issues as a result of hitting rocks or
wrong assembly during warrantee periods and
later. However, kayak owner will bear the
repair costs.
Contact us
Contact NERIS Ltd. for any suggestions and
questions not revealed in this instructions
manual.
Kayak Serial Number:
Date manufactured:
President of NERIS Ltd Konstantin Abramov
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4. Additional Information.

NERIS Ltd 2 Bukaevitsa Street Starye Pertovtsy
Vyshgorod District, Kiev Rigion, Ukraine
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