Oru Kayak INLET User manual

ORU KAYAK
INLET
Assembly Guide (Pages 1-10)
Disassembly Guide (Pages 11-18)
IMPORTANT
Read this entire Assembly
Guide before assembling
your Oru Kayak.
Watch the instruction video:
www.orukayak.com/inlet
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INLET
SCAN AND
WATCH ON
YOUR PHONE

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6
Seat column
Backrest
Spare parts kit: Extra hardware for
repairs and upkeep.
7
Stern (back) bulkhead:
Attaches to the back half of
the kayak. Provides structural
rigidity.
Seat pad: Tucks under the
bungee in the floorboard.
Footrest
1
Front (bow) footrest/bulkhead:
Attaches to the front half of
the kayak. Provides structural
rigidity.
Bckrst: Includes the seat
column and adjustable
backrest.
Bulkhead channels: Attach to
the inner hull. Hold the two
bulkheads in securely.
2
3
4
Getting Familiar components
Floorbord: The permanently
attached orange and
black piece of corrugated
plastic that holds the seat
components.

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A
Step 1: Open box
The box contains all the components needed for assembly.
Unclip the two buckles on the top of the
box.
A
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TIP
For help on this step, reference
the assembly video at
www.orukayak.com/assembly
Unfold the bow and stern as
indicated in the illustration.
Remove all loose components
from the middle of the kayak.
Push along the fold lines as
shown to pop out the inverted
folds and form the shape of the
kayak.
A
B
C
Step 2: Unfold box and push out folds
C
A
A
C
C
C
Loose components
B
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Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
bulkhead channels
Make sure the hull folds are
pushed out completely. (from
step 2)
Connect the footrest bungee to
the orange para-cord at the bow
of the kayak.
Place the loose bow and stern
bulkheads in the bulkhead
channels as shown. You may
have to hold them in place while
starting the next step.
A
B
C
VELCRO
Cockpit >
< Front/Bow
Step 3: Attach footrest/insert bulkheads
B
C
C
B
BOW
STERN
NOTE:
The Velcro on the bulkheads
should be on top, and face
towards the center of the boat.
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Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
Step 4a: Close front deck
Place the flap with the curved edge
over the flap with the straight edge, as
shown. (You may have to hold the bulkhead
while starting the next step.) Connect the
cockpit side release buckle.
Buckle the other strap and tighten fully.
The top curved flap should lie flat on
the flap underneath. (See cross-section
view below).
Connect the Velcro to the bulkhead.
Wrap the front fairing over
bow, and mate the two halves of the
Velcro.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
C
D
CROSSSECTION VIEW
YES
NO
NOTE:
Make sure the straps are tight.
BOW
Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
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Step 4b: Close back deck
Just like the front, place the flap with
the curved edge over the flap with the
straight edge, as shown. (You may have
to hold the bulkhead while starting the next
step.) Connect the cockpit side release
buckle.
Buckle the other strap and tighten fully.
The top curved flap should lie flat on
the flap underneath. (See cross-section
view below).
Connect the Velcro to the bulkhead.
Wrap the two fairing flaps onto the deck
connecting the Velcro.
A
B
C
CROSSSECTION VIEW
Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
YES
NO
D
D
D
STERN
A
B
C
D
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Pull back the plate on the floorboard.
A B
Step 5: Insert backrest/seat pad
A
B
Insert the backrest column. Release to
lock column in place.
Slide the seat pad under the bungee on
the floorboard.
C
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Step 6: Connect buckles and tension strap
Connect the female footrest buckles to
the closest male straps on the sides of
the floorboard.
Repeat for the seat straps, connecting
the female buckles on the seat to the
male buckles on the floorboard.
Connect the tension strap together and
tighten until the buckle reaches the
stop in the strap.
A
B
C
C
A
A
B
B
C
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Loosen the knob on the rear of
the seat one full turn counter-
clockwise (over-turning may
cause the knob to fall off.)
Slide the backrest to the
desired height.
Re-tighten the knob until the
seat back is secure.
A
ADJUST THE BACKREST AND FOOTREST TENSION
BEFORE YOU GET IN:
A C
ONCE YOU’RE IN:
B
C
D
E
ADJUST THE BACKREST
B
Tighten, or loosen the seatback straps.
The footrest should keep your legs
comfortably bent, with your knees
splayed outward. To adjust its distance
from you, tighten or loosen adjustable
straps.
TIP:
The backrest should provide
support, with your lower back
and buttocks forming a
90-degree angle, with your
chest slightly forward.
WARNING
Do NOT attempt to carry the
assembled kayak loaded with
gear. Carry gear separately.
ASSEMBLY
CHECKLIST
nBow and stern bulkheads are
in bulkhead channels and the
Velcro is securely fastened.
n The tension strap is buckled and
tensioned to the blue line.
n All footrest and seat buckles are
hooked and tightened.
nAll deck buckles
are secure.
n The fairings cover both ends.
Congratulations!
Your Oru Inlet is ready for the
water.
Final adjustments

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INLET
Disassembly
Guide
Read this entire Disassembly
Guide before disassembling
your Oru Kayak.
INCORRECT DISASSEMBLY
CAN LEAD TO A DAMAGED
PRODUCT.
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IMPORTANT
SCAN AND
WATCH ON
YOUR PHONE
TIP:
Some water may collect inside the
plastic corrugated flutes. To let it drain,
stand the assembled kayak vertically
for about 10 minutes.

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Moving from bow to stern, unbuckle and
loosen all side-release buckles and undo
fairings.
Unbuckle the seat and unhook the
footrest, removing the seat back, seat
pad, footrest, and bulkheads.
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A
B
Step 1: Unclip buckles/remove parts
B
A
A
A
IMPORTANT!
REMOVE LOOSE PARTS
AND SET ASIDE UNTIL
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Step 2: Fold back of kayak
Fold the back end of the kayak in towards
the floorboard. (Note: front and back are
indicated on the floorboard.)
Holding the edge of the kayak with one
hand, push down along the fold line
printed on the kayak to pop in the fold.
Repeat along the other side, pushing on
the printed fold line.
A
BB
Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
A
A
C
C
Push
Push
Hold
Hold
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Step 3: Fold front of kayak
Fold the front end of the kayak in
towards the floorboard.
Holding the edge of the kayak with one
hand, push down along the fold line
printed on the kayak to pop in the fold.
Repeat along the other side, pushing on
the printed fold line.
A
B
B
Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
A
A
C
C
TIP:
Go slow the first couple of times you box
up your boat. This will allow your kayak to
develop proper fold memory.
Push
Hold
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Step 4: Insert loose parts
Locate the icons on your floorboard.
A
DO NOT CLOSE THE BOX UNTIL STEP 5.
A
A
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Step 2
STORAGE POCKET
B
C
Step 4: Insert loose parts
Place each part in the corresponding
location, between the floorboard
(orange) and the white skin.
Repeat for all four parts.
B
C
YES
NO
Parts should not overlap when
being put into the kayak.
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Close the kayak and fully tighten the
box closure straps. You may put the
kayak on its side and use some body
pressure to help you close the box.
TIPS N’ TRICKS
Put the kayak on its side and
fold the two halves together.
Then clip the buckles
together.
Step 5: Close the box
A
A
A
A
Note: Make sure the center carrying handle is
accessible before tightening the box.
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