Nemesis HP EZ-pump guide
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1. The LE inflate valve uses a ball seal internally the deflate valve has no additional sealing 2008 EZ Pump Nemesis HP Trouble shooting Deflating LE only Deflation of the leading edge while the struts remain inflated is indicative of either and incorrectly fitted inflate or deflate valve fouling of the deflate valve or a LE bladder puncture It is impossible for there to be any issue with the internal EZ Pump fittings on either the LE or Strut bladders if all the struts remain inflated If the LE deflates but all struts stay inflated check the following in order 1 Check the LE Deflate valve is seated correctly when fitted correctly the valve should look like the example on the left below the example on the right is incorrectly fitted When correctly fitted the top of the valve plug should be slightly concave If you are struggling to seat the valve cap correctly wetting the valve plug can help INCORRECTLY FITTED CORRECTLY FITTED DEFLATE VALVE PLUG DEFLATE VALVE PLU 2 Ifthe deflate valve plug is already correctly seated then you could either have a fouled deflate valve of a LE puncture To check for a fouled deflate valve open the valve and look inside to see if there is a build up of material or excess rubber flashing from the moulding process Excess rubber can be safely trimmed away with a craft knife or scalpel Do not trim away the two sealing rings inside the valve If the inside of the valve is not fou2. a KITEBOARDING COMA NE NEMESIS HP 2008 EZ Pump Guide BEST KITEBOARDING USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a product from Best Kiteboarding please read this and all other applicable product manuals carefully before using your new product WARNING Kiteboarding kitesurfing snowkiting are extreme sports They have numerous inherent risks and dangers and pose substantial risk of cuts scrapes bruises broken bones loss of limbs loss of vision paralysis and other serious permanent and disabling injuries and death to the rider and others Some of the sources of these risks include but are not limited to e Being lifted by the kite and then dropped or slammed into the ground snow trees rocks buildings piers jetties and or other structures or surfaces Being dropped or slammed into other people and or property Contact with kite lines under tension and or watercraft Drowning Underwater conditions and or objects such as sharp shells broken glass sand bars shoals reefs oyster beds and or concrete Contact with sea life such as sting rays sharks sea turtles jelly fish etc e Weather conditions and or changes in weather conditions such as increasing or decreasing wind waves updrafts lightning and or water spouts e Equipment performance Kiteboarding is a new sport Kiteboarding equipment and safety gear are NOT 100 reliable Safety designs and features are often new and unproven Kites may behave unfavora
3. bly and unpredictably Lines can twist tangle or break resulting in serious injury and or loss of control of the kite When using this product you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you Never use this product as a flying device Never touch flying lines when the kite is in use RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Before using this product the purchaser user has carefully reviewed understood and agrees to comply with the terms of this User Manual Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death The purchaser user of this product understands that the seller is not responsible for any damage to property or injury caused by negligent operation of this product by the purchaser user and the purchaser user releases the seller from all such liability In the event of your death or incapacity this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives The purchaser user of this product expressly assumes the risk of any and all bodily injury death and or liability which may result from the purchaser or user s participation in kiteboarding The purchaser user agrees to hold Ride Best LLC harmless from any and all liability and waive and release any and a
4. ight cycle and when re launching Some riders have noted that topping the kite up after initial inflation when used in the snow where the cold air temperature may lead to a decrease in internal air pressure over time has proven to be beneficial Due to the hugely increased risk of impact damage when flying on land we recommend that you do not exceed 10 PSI Do not store your kite with inflated struts inside a vehicle during the summer as in car temperatures can rise rapidly leading to a catastrophic increase in strut pressure We recommend that when storing the kite for any period of time all the valve plugs be removed from the valves Do not leave the membrane valve deflate prongs inside the valves when storing the kite as this could rupture the membrane valves How do pack my kite For the quickest pack down open the strut valves and deflate the LE and struts Fold the kite in half from wingtip to center and overlay the two halves of the kite Roll the kite gently from wingtip to center strut along the trailing edge do not roll it too tightly as you could stretch the internal EZ Pump fittings Then gently fold the kite from tip to tail into 3 using a Z shape rather than rolling into a C shape before placing it in the bag Inflation Best Kiteboarding kites are shipped with a hand operated pump We selected these pumps because it is very difficult to over inflate the kite with a manual pump Best Kiteboarding will not be responsible fo
5. k rubber protection sheet over the back of the zip and close the zip Re inflate the kite fully through the LE valve and leave to check seal integrity 3 Should the strut and leading edge deflate again the female strut fitting could have become deformed due to repeated crash impacts or incorrect rolling of the leading edge when packing the kite You can sometimes fix this by applying a thin bead of rubber glue solution such as aqua seal around the middle of the disassembled male EZ Pump fitting and then reassembling the valve fittings 4 If this does not work then you have a puncture in your strut either repair the puncture if possible or replace the strut bladder If multiple struts and the LE bladder lose air at the same time it is most likely that you have a punctured LE bladder and that the one way valves are not functioning correctly due to being fouled with salt or talc In this instance we recommend separating the strut fittings from the LE fitting on each strut and wiping clean both fittings Once these have dried reassemble the fittings with a bead of rubber solution glue placed midway around the LE male fitting Partly inflate the kite and leave the glue to set before fully inflating the kite EZ Pump FAQ How hard should pump my kite We recommend 10 11 PSI for the HP Smaller kites require slightly more inflation 5 PSI and larger kites up to 5 PSI less An under inflated kite will be problematic through the fl
6. led then you have a LE puncture remove and repair the puncture or replace the LE bladder if the puncture is in a location that cannot adequately be repaired 2008 EZ Pump Nemesis HP Trouble shooting Deflating struts and LE If your kite does not appear to hold adequate air pressure the procedure for checking should be as follows If your kite has membrane strut valves skip to step 2 Inflate the kite fully and leave standing 1 If any of the struts and the LE deflates check the strut deflate valves In high temperature or if the valves have been left plugged in the valve material may stretch slightly allowing a small amount of air to COMPLETELY leak out To quickly fix this simply wrap the ZB WITH PLUG valve stem with a zip tie and secure it down firmly with the valve cap in place This will fix 99 of slow deflation issues caused by stretched deflate valves 2 If the above procedure does not fix your deflation issue Open the access zip on the deflated strut fold back the black rubber protection sheet and separate the internal valve fittings Take a wet cloth and wipe around the male fitting and the inside of the female fitting to remove 4 any traces of salt or talc The ingress of salt water into the valve parts due to repeated crashes can cause a build up of salt crystals that breaks the air seal Carefully but forcefully reseat the temale EZ Pump fitting onto the male fitting Reposition the blac
7. ll claims or potential claims against Ride Best LLC and any of its respective agents affiliates subsidiaries employees instructors officers directors shareholders suppliers and manufacturers in the event of any such bodily injury or death which may result from the purchase and or use of Ride Best LLC d b a Best Kiteboarding LLC products 2008 RIDE BEST LLC d b a BEST KITEBOARDING LLC 2008 EZ Pump Nemesis HP Component parts Continued on following page OA EDGE BLADDER MALE EZ PUMP LE FITTING The 2008 Nemesis HP internal EZ Pump system is comprised on two main sections the Leading Edge LE bladder parts detailed left and the Strut bladder fitting detailed below The LE bladder parts consist of the LE bladder itself and the male EZ Pump fitting This short valve stub extends from the LE bladder through a retaining disc stitched into the LE fabric and into the strut casing where it meets the temale EZ Pump fitting The Strut bladder parts are comprised of the strut bladder and the temale EZ Pump strut fitting When correctly fitted together the male and female EZ Pump fittings form an airtight seal that allows for fast and easy inflation of the entire kite through the main LE inflation valve The external parts of the EZ Pump system on the 2008 Nemesis HP comprises two parts detailed left the LE inflate valve and the high volume deflate valve
8. r any damage that occurs due to the use of a pressure hose compressor when inflating your kite or damage to valves from inconsiderate usage and storage Where do go for extra information Your local Best Kiteboarding retailer has been trained in all aspects of the products they sell and can help you with any queries you may have regarding all Best Kiteboarding products You may also contact Best Kiteboarding customer support directly via cs reps besikiteboarding com For any general questions about using Best Kiteboarding products or to chat with other kitesurfers and to find out all the latest info about everything Best Kiteboarding visit the website http www bestkiteboarding com or log onto the online user forums at http forum bestkiteboarding com Request for additional information and updates to the product manuals should be sent to simon bestkiteboarding com
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