Firefly™ Inflatable Kayak
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1. Concord CA 94524 declares that the product Product Name FireFly Kayak Model Number s AE1020 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 USI 6185 1 2006 ABYC H28 76 Date January 1 2011 TIA Clay Haller President This product complies with European directives for recreational vessels as published by the International Organization for Standardization ISO LIMITED WARRANTY Advanced Elements Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year 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 or repaired without charge For warranty service contact Advanced Elements Inc Advanced Elements Inc shall inspect all warranty claims and in the event of a defect repair or replace the defective part or entire item at its option The purchaser must before return of a defective product obtain from Advanced Elements Inc a return authorization number and return center address Please write or call as listed below Once an authorization number is obtained the purchaser must ship t2. The kayak is too tight The fin is bent The floor has formed a large bubble There is water in the kayak The kayak drifts to one side 7 TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION The spring valve uses a plunger system The only time the plunger should be in the open position is when you are deflating Make sure that the plunger is closed to inflate 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 12 V electric does not supply enough pressure to fully inflate the kayak The 12 V can be used to par tially inflate the kayak but one of the other pumps is needed to top it off Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position It should only be open when deflating 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 los ing air then there may be a pinhole or hole somewhere on the tube Pull tube from outer covers Inflate 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 itis a very small pinhole a dab of the glue may be sufficient The tube just needs to be adjusted When kayak is fully deflated try adjusting the position of the tube inside of the outer
3. 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 off on the force of your stroke Paddling with a backward stroke can sometimes offer quick maneuverability ALWAYS practice safety and take the time to learn about the area where you are paddling Get official 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 inflatable 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 If your kayak has been used in salt water rinse it off with fresh water and allow it to dr
4. ADVANCED ELEMENTS FIREFLY INFLATABLE KAYAK OWNER S MANUAL MODEL AEIO20 PATENTED 1 PERSON KAYAK IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC 2011 REV 11 2011 ADVANCED ELEMENTS INTRODUCTION It is our goal at Advanced Elements to develop new and unique paddles ports products that enhance our customers outdoor experience Our focus is on designing and manufacturing Inflatable kayaks with cutting edge tech nology Our kayaks incorporate many different materials and components and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price We are the makers of the AdvancedFrame Inflatable kayaks Lagoon Inflatable kayaks and StraitEdge Canoe and Kayaks The AdvancedFrame Kayaks are a hy brid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the tracking of hard shell kayaks The stern acts as a skeg increasing the tracking performance The Lagoon kayaks are durable and lightweight They have built in rigid forms that increase the performance once it is fully inflated You can take our inflatables with you anywhere in the world and no roof rack is needed Keep it in the trunk of your car and paddle whenever you want or pack it into a remote wilderness area and paddle where no one has paddled before Simply inflate with a foot pump a
5. TE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS COLD WATER AND OR COLD WEATHER CAN RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE FOR SIGNS OF WEAR OR FAILURE NEVER PADDLE ALONE DO NOT PADDLE IN FLOOD CONDITIONS BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS TIDAL CHANGES DANGEROUS CURRENTS WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG OFF SHORE WINDS SCOUT UNFAMILIAR WATER PORTAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE DO NOT EXCEED YOUR PADDLING ABILITY BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO BEGINNING YOUR PADDLESPORTS TRAINING YOU MUST NOT USE ALCOHOL OR MIND ALTERING DRUGS PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IF ADDITIONAL OUTFITTING IS REQUIRED USE MANUFACTURER S APPROVED MATERIALS ONLY DO NOT IMPAIR ENTRY OR EXIT ACCESS READ OWNER S INFORMATION PACKET PRIOR USING THIS PRODUCT THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT ACKNOWLEDGES BOTH AN UNDERSTANDING AND AN ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK INVOLVED IN PADDLESPORTS ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC TOLL FREE 866 262 9076 Please read this entire manual for additional safety information Please pay close attention to items marked DANGER WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTICE NEVER and ALWAYS 1 1 Boating Safety FireFly Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or i This is the safety alert symbol Itis used to alert yo
6. TICE Reverse your pump to completely deflate all chambers 1 Completely deflate all air chambers and thoroughly dry the kayak 2 Fold sides A and B inward 3 Fold Bow and Stern section inward and C E D 4 Fold again at line E 5 Place into duffel bag 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 inflated 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 affix 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 an inflatable boat ID kit can be purchased at most marine stores MM Your kayak is designed to
7. ayak Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers not the overall load capacity NOT INTENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROPULSION 1 PERSON OR 250 LBS 250 LBS PERSON GEAR PRESSURE 1 5 psi main chambers MANUFACTURER ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC CONCORD CA USA 94524 MODEL AE1020 FIREFLY KAYAK THIS BOAT ES WITH NMMA STANDARDS OF EFFECT E DATE OF CERTIFICATION MMM NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN COMPLIANCE Amn TYPE III B 0123 0 10 bar main chambers 2010 FireFly Kayak Capacity Label A WARNING Do not exceed the certified 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 difficult to react quickly FireFly Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual 2 2 Features SPECIAL FEATURES Rigid Bow and Stern Built in rigid panels define the bow and stern and improve tracking Durable and Light Unique outer cover provides durability in a lightweight design Easy to Set Up New Twistlok valves and high flow Spring valve allow for quick setup time Hull Design Landing plate and tracking fin improve performance Heavy duty 2 way spring Splash PVC loaded valve main diverter Mesh chambers pocket Bungee eoprene Pe knuckle lacing guard Molded rubber handle Skeg tracking fin 600 D Durable PVC polyes
8. characters XZE_ Purchase Date located at rear of boat Store Name Store Address City State Zip Email _ Thank you for responding to the following 1 How did you first learn of this product O Dealer O Friend O Magazine O Radio OTV O Catalog O Other 2 What most influenced your decision to purchase this product O Price O Features O Style O Quality O Other IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING AFTER READING THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE If you would like a catalog of our latest products please visit our website at www advancedelements com or call Toll Free 866 262 9076 PLEASE COMPLETE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURN TO ADVANCED ELEMENTS INC ADVANCED ELEMENTS P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 1 866 262 9076 www advancedelements com Email info advancedelements com
9. flate position the valve s plunger stem will be flush with the rim of the valve If the valve is in the deflate position the valve s plunger stem will be inside or lower than the rim of the valve To change the valve from the inflate position to the deflate position simply use your finger to press the valve plunger stem down inward and give it a 1 4 turn This will lock the plunger open and allow the air to rush out Use the same procedure in reverse to unlock the valve plunger allowing it to spring up into the inflate position Special Note If you are using a 12v inflator like those that come with most inflatable mattresses or those that plug into car cigarette lighters you may need to have the valve in the deflate down inward position because these types of pumps typically do not provide enough air pressure to press the plunger open to allow air into the air chamber Additionally 12v inflators do not provide enough pressure to fully inflate the kayak so you will need a secondary pump to finish the job Using the NEW Screw on Spring Valve Adaptor The screw on Spring Valve Adaptor was designed to enable the pump hose to securely connect to the Advanced Elements Spring Valve without falling off during inflation making inflation easier The valve adaptor also has a semi circle protrusion that depresses the valve stem opening the valve slightly to allow pumps with pressure gauges to take a constant reading When inflating
10. he product POSTAGE PREPAID to Advanced Elements Inc for repair Do not ship to P O Box address as it may be sent back This warranty does NOT cover Products used for rental for hire or in professionally guided tours and other uses not considered normal recreational purposes and punctures cuts and abrasions sustained in normal use and items involved in accidents and items damaged in white water mishaps and other unreasonable uses or improper storage Advanced Elements Inc shall within 30 days from receipt of an authorized return from purchaser perform its re sponsibilities in conformance with this warranty THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF AD VANCED ELEMENTS SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS WARRANTY IS INCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Advanced Elements Inc P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Toll Free 866 262 9076 email info advancedelements com www advancedelements com cut along line ADVANCED ELEMENTS WARRANTY REGISTRATION PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEAKLY Please complete and mail card to Advanced Elements within 10 days It will register your product Mail to Advanced Elements Inc P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 Attn Warranty Department Owner s Name Address Apt City State Zip Model Serial 12
11. igned manufacturer hereby certifies that the new boat described below the property of said manufacturer has been transferred 81 dayof _____ Invoice to City State 4 Model Name Model Year Manufacturer s Hull Identification O FireFly Kayak AE1020 _ HIN Type Kayak Hull Material PVC Polyester Length Overall 7 10 Beam 35 U S Coast Guard Capacity Plate Information where applicable Maximum persons capacity in whole persons 250 lbs 113 kg Maximum weight capacity persons amp gear 250 165 113 kg The manufacturer further certifies that this was the first transfer of such new boat and that all information given herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge ADVANCED ELEMENTS P O Box 5128 Concord CA 94524 to and certifies 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 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 dayof 20 Notary Public Date commission expires 17 18 Declaration of Conformity according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer s Name Advanced Elements Inc Manufacturer s Address Box 5128
12. lves 1 Inflate chamber 1 main1 until the kayak looks about half way inflated 2 Inflate chamber 2 main2 until the kayak feels firm to touch 3 Inflate chamber 3 floor until firm Do not over inflate If the floor appears to be expanding or stretching let some air out immediately 4 Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly NOTE Ideally you want to put about half of the air in Chamber 1 and half into chamber 2 This way if you were to loose pressure in one chamber then you would have the other chamber to float the kayak 3 4 Over Inflation CAUTION Water temperature and weather will affect 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 3 5 Deflation 1 Remove the caps from chamber 1 and 2 2 Push the stem inward and rotate to the deflate position Do this on both valves FireFly Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual 3 Twist the valve body open on chamber 3 to release the air 4 Once the chambers are deflated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for improved folding 3 6 Folding NO
13. nd hit the water in minutes Please visit our website for more infor mation on our products or to find a dealer near you 4 5 2 6 6 O 7 3 Assembly Inflating Deflation Instruction 7 7 3 2 Understanding Your 8 10 SO 10 EC 10 id 4 Gu idelnes tor SACS 11 5 12 Ox JE 12 6 1 Repairing Small Punctures 12 CI 12 7 13 DUO L7 9 Declaration of Conformity pp 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Warranty and 19 NM 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 SAFETY WARNING PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY DEMAND ING THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICI PATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS WHENEVER USING THIS PRODUCT GET PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS TYPE OF CRAFT OBTAIN CERTIFIED FIRST AID TRAINING AND CARRY FIRST AID AND RESCUE SAFETY EQUIPMENT ALWAYS WEAR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIA
14. shell This is more than likely due to the fact that the kayak is over inflated The widest point should be no less than fourteen inches across After inflating the kayak turn upside down and leave out in sun for ap proximately ten minutes Fin will conform to its original shape Even if it is slightly bent it will not affect the kayaks performance If two of the ridges in the floor have formed one large one the I beam has come apart This is caused by over inflation It cannot be fixed You need a new tube Water will drip into the kayak off of your paddle Do not be alarmed Simply dry it off before putting kayak away You can also get a spray skirt from our accessories list from a dealer This will help keep the inside of the kayak dry as well as you A kayak will always head in the direction of your last stroke If the tube is not aligned inside of the cover this will also cause drift PADDLING NOTES It is alway a good idea to keep nots of your paddling experiences Your notes can serve as a reminder of what to look out for as well as what gear to bring along and what conditions are like DATE TIME LOCATION NOTES NOTES NOTES Note If your state requires the licensing of this boat please use the form below If you need any assistance filling out this form please contact Advanced Elements Customer Service Department MANUFACTURER S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN FOR A VESSEL SOLD IN THE STATE OF The unders
15. ter Na Tarpaulin hull material cover 3 ASSEMBLY INFLATING DEFLATION INSTRUCTION The FireFly Kayak has a rigid bow and stern that enhances its performance 3 1 Assembly Your kayak comes from the factory pre assembled NM 3 2 Understanding Your Valves Advanced Elements FireFly kayak uses the following valves The Advanced Elements spring valve has the function and durability of other military type valves and is compatible with most standard pumps The lock nut holds the valve in place with the cover for easy inflation The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves To Inflate The valve s plunger stem should be in the up outward position flush with the valve threading To Deflate The valve s plunger stem should be set in the down inward position recessed in the valve threading In order to switch the valve from inflate to deflate or vice versa simply use your finger to press the valve stem down inward and rotate it a 1 4 turn to either lock it down for deflate or unlock it stem will spring up for inflate How the Spring Valve Works When the valve is in the inflate 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 valve is in the deflate 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
16. the kayak using the Spring Valve Adaptor the valve should be in the inflate position FireFly Inflatable Kayak Owner s Manual Special Note The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps with the exception of the 12v inflator and will attach to any Advanced Elements pump that does not have the adaptor already included with the exception of the 12v inflator The Spring Valve Adaptor will also attach to some other manufacturer s pumps but you must check the attachment style at the end of the pump hose to be sure it will fit INFLATE POSITION Up Outward DEFLATE POSITION Down Inward Figure 1 Inflate Deflate Spring Valve OPERATING THE TWIST VALVES TWIST TO OPEN INFLATE THEN CLOSE INSERT PUMP HOSE TWIST VALVE Figure 2 Inflate Deflate Twist Valve To begin inflating your kayak you will need a Bellows Foot Pump or a Double Action Hand Pump Never use compressors CO2 or compressed air as they may damage you kayak NE FIREFLY 3 AIR CHAMBERS 2 main chamber SV TV Twist Valve SV Spring Valve 3 floor chamber TV 1 floor chamber SV Diagram of Inflation Chambers 3 3 Inflating IMPORTANT Inflate your kayak in the following order Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your kayak Do not over inflate Be sure to read directions on operating the spring valves and twist valves located in the section Understanding Your Va
17. u to potential personal injury death A DANGER A WARNING A CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury or substantial property damage Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury or property damage Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related The precautions listed in this manual and on the craft are not all inclusive If a procedure method tool or part is not specifically 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 MM 2 SPECIFICATION Dimensions Length 710 Width 35 Weight 16 lbs 7 kg Max Person Capacity 250 165 113 kg Max Persons amp Gear Capacity 250 Ibs 113 kg Recommended Pressure Main chambers 1 5 psi 0 10 bar Floor chamber 1 0 psi 0 07 bar 2 1 Capacity The person load capacity is determined by the availability of proper seating on the k
18. y before storing Use a dry towel to wipe up all moisture It should be deflated 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 6 REPAIRS 6 1 6 2 All kayaks come with a repair kit that includes glue and several patches This should remain with the kayak in the event that you may need it If service is required for your kayak please call 866 262 9076 for assistance Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts 1 Cut a rounded patch at least 1 4 or 1 2 larger than the hole or cut 2 Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and or mild soap 3 Make sure all surfaces are dry 4 Ina well ventilated area spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the damaged area Let it sit for three to five minutes or until tacky Repairing Pinholes 1 Inflate 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 Deflate the tube and dry the affected area Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole 3 Allow glue to dry completely 4 Do not inflate the kayak for at least twelve hours PROBLEM Does not hold air while inflating The kayak is sagging The kayak will not hold full pressure for more than couple of hours The kayak still loses air The tube is kinked or bent
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