Nortik scubi 1 XL User manual
Assembly instructions nortik scubi 1 XL
Recreational kayak
V2.2016
QR-Code assembly video:
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Assembly Instruction - nortik scubi 1 XL
Dear customer,
You have purchased a nortik scubi 1 XL – an innovative hybrid kayak for
recreational use. With great performance, little packing size and weight for a boat of
this size, it is extremely versatile in use.
The assembling instructions are very detailed and almost every step is illustrated.
You will notice that it will help you at one point or another. After a few times and with
a little practice you won’t need the manual anymore.
The experience shows that the first assembly needs more time than you will need
later and we ask you to assemble the boat step by step according to this instruction.
After some practice, you will assemble the nortik scubi 1 XL easily within 15
minutes!
Please note that there is an assembly video on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/faltboot_de
Each boat is assembled and checked before it leaves the factory. Should you believe
that something is wrong with your boat, please contact us quoting the serial number.
The serial number is located on a label inside the hull.
If you have any questions, your dealer will be happy to assist you. Otherwise, you
can also contact us directly - as an importer (call: 0049/731/4007675, mail:
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1) Overview parts
1) 1x Hull
2) Repair Set with adapter for valves
3) 2x Stem element (bow and stern)
4) 4x Cross rib
(2x bow/stern = identical,
2x center = identical)
5) 4x Keel rod
(2x identical, 1x hemispherical
end, 1x with riveted half-tube)
6) 3x “Foam pad”
(keel reinforcement)
7) Packing Bag (no pic.)
8) Double action pump (no pic.)
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2)
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5)
6)
Bow
Stern
Steven
Bow / stern
center
2x identical keel rod, open at each side
1x keel rod
with riveted half
-
tube
1x keel rod with hemispherical end
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2) Inserting the “foam pads”
First, the three "foam pads" are
inserted into the channel in the hull
along the keel.
These pads protect the hull (in addition
reinforcement strips welded on the
outside of the hull).
Fold the pads slightly for better
insertion.
Insert the first pad through the fourth
hole from the bow and push it towards
the bow.
Take the second foam pad and slide it
through the same opening towards the
stern.
Then slide the third foam (from the
stern) towards the bow.
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3) Assembly of the bow
You need the bow element, one of the
two identical rods and the keel rod with
the hemispherical end.
Insert the bow element as far as
possible into the bow.
Then push the keel rod with the open
end through the sleeve…
...and clip it onto the bow element.
Bow element
1x keel rod with hemispherical end
1x keel rod, open at each side
sleeve
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Take the keel rod with the
hemispherical end and push it with the
open end through the sleeve on the
hull (under the seat) towards the
bow…
…and clip it onto the previously
installed keel rod.
4) Assembly of the stern
You need the stern element, one of the
two identical rods and the keel rod with
the riveted half-tube
sleeve
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x keel with riveted
half
-
tube
1x keel rod, open at each side
Stern element
Steven
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First insert the stern element as far as
possible into the hull.
Then push the keel rod with the open
end through the sleeve towards the
stern…
...and clip it onto the stern element.
Take the keel rod with the riveted half-
tube, lead it under the seat and clip it
onto the rod you just installed .
NOTE:
Make sure, the open part of the riveted
half-tube points downwards.
sleeve
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Now get to the already mounted seat.
the supporting seat bars can be
detached by taking off the split pin.
Take out the split pin ON ONE SIDE.
That is necessary to provide enough
space for tensioning the keel in the
next step.
Take out the seat bar.
Then take out the split pin of the riveted
half-tube on the keel rod and pull up
the two middle keel rods.
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Pull them both up, until you can fit the
lower (with hemispherical end) in the
upper (with the riveted half-tube) rod.
IMPORTANT:
Do not grab the rods too close to the
ends, but at least a length of the riveted
half-tube away from it! (see picture on
the left)
Make sure that bow and stern do not
twist sidewise, but stand as much as
possible upright.
Slowly push both rods downwards into
the hull. This is how the longitudinal
tension is provided by pressing the
frame into the hull.
Make also sure not to twist the rods
while pushing them down.
If the rods are twisted, it can be difficult
to re-enter the split pin in the next step.
Push the split pin through the two rods
and put the rubber band around to
secure it.
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Then slide the seat bar back into the
fitting and secure it again with the pin.
Now the two identical cross ribs are
installed behind and in front of the seat.
Push the boat skin a bit aside and place
the cross rib in front of the seat
diagonally onto the clip on the keel rod.
(see picture on the left)
Then right it slowly up, while the clips
interlock.
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When the cross rib sits upright, clip in
the seat bars on the back side of it. (see
picture)
Note: If this is hard to do, slide the seat
cloth as far as possible towards the
stern.
Proceed likewise with the other cross
rib behind the seat.
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Now you have to install the cross-ribs of
bow and stern.
Slide the ribs in the same way onto the
clip on the keel as you did it before.
Then push the ends into the fittings
mounted on each side of the hull.
Proceed likewise on the other end.
Now inflate the high pressure sponsons.
Best is first to inflate the lower sponson
on one side to around 50%, then on the
other side equally. Then change again
and fully inflate them in turns.
Proceed likewise with the upper
sponsons.
Then insert the adapter into the valve
and with a half turn screw it to it.
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IMPORTANT:
There is an adapter for the filling valves in the repair kit. Put it onto the double action pump.
The inflating valves have to positions, that you can adjust by pushing and turning the white
pin in the middle.
In one position you can inflate and disconnect the pump without letting the air out again.
If you want to deflate, push in the pin and do a half turn. The valve stays open.
The ideal pressure is 0.25 - 0.35 bar (3.63 - 5.07psi)
Do not exceed it!
Your boat is now fully assembled and ready for use
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5) Installation of the rudder system (Accessory)
1. Take off the little security ring and take
out the pin
2. Unscrew the wing nut and
3. put the spacer through the hole.
Then screw the wing nut back on
again.
Extensions for the steering ropes
Steering bar
Rudder blade
2x Shackle for
steering bar Carabiner for pull-
up rope
1x Pull-up rope (the shortest)
2x Steering rope
Camp fixation for the pull-up
rope (with Velcro)
Clip for pull-up ropes
Spacer
2x Tube for
steering rope
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Place the rudder onto the cavity and
secure it underneath with the little ring.
Lead the pull-up rope through the clamp.
Then lead the cord through the two parts
of the fastening clip.
(as shown on the picture)
Run it back through the fastening clip and
then slide the one part of the clip into the
other part (as shown on the picture).
The clip is later on used for easier pulling
up the rudder-blade.
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Attach the clamp of the pull-up rope on
the Velcro beside the seat.
Then lead the two steering ropes through
the holes in the cross beam of the rudder
system (as shown on the picture)…
…and loop it back around the end of it.
Then attach the extension cords to the D-
rings under the cover in the bow in a
similar way.
(as shown on the pictures).
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Both extensions are now attached to the
D-rings in the bow.
Now place the two tubes for the steering
ropes onto the Velcro in the stern (as
shown on the picture).
Lead one steering rope through each of
them towards the bow…
…and then lead them through the
stainless D-Rings of the knee-rests.
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Knot the end of the steering ropes to the
last link of the extension's chain.
This gives you the possibility to vary the
position of the chain to suit your leg
length.
Then position the steering bar to the
desired position and secure it with the two
shackles.
Attach the pull-up rope to the rudder blade
with the carabiner.
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6) Disassembly
The disassembling corresponds the assembling in reverse order.
Drain the air completely from the hull by
using the deflate function of the pump.
Then fold the sides longitudinally to the
center. In the result you should only be
seeing the black hull material from above.
Fold it like shown on the next pictures.
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