Advanced Elements AE1006 User Manual

ADVANCED

ELEMENTS

StraitEdge

INFLATABLE KAYAK

1 Person Inflatable Kayak

Owner's Manual

MODEL AE1006

TM

BEFORE PROCEEDING

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

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ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. 2005

IMPORTANT!

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKET

TM

StraitEdge

INFLATABLE KAYAK

1 Person Inflatable Kayak

Owner's Manual

MODEL AE1006

CONTENTS

1. CAUTION - SAFETY WARNING

2. ASSEMBLY / INFLATING INSTRUCTIONS

3. GUIDELINES FOR USAGE

4. PROPER CARE AND STORAGE

5. REPAIRS

6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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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)

CAUTION

SAFETY WARNING

PADDLESPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY
DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCTSHOULD UNDERSTAND
THAT PARTICIPATION IN PADDLESPORTS MAY INVOLVE SERIOUS
INJURY ORDEATH. 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 APPROPRIATE.

· 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 TO 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 Important, Caution, Warning, Never, and
Always.

2. Assembly / Inflating Instructions

The illustration below shows the general assembly of the kayak, with optional thigh
straps (sold separately)..
Your kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled.
The only assembly you should need to do is attach the adjustable seat.

The StraitEdge Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that
enhances its performance.

Assembly Instructions

1. Insert aluminum Bow rib and the Stern rib into the webbing slots on the StraitedgE
air bags and webbing slots on the kayak floor, at the bow and stern..

Aluminum Rib

Webbing Slot (on Air bag)

Air bag

Air bag
compression strap

Webbing Slot (on kayak floor)

air bag buckle

2. Attach air bags to the outer cover by tightening the “air bag compression straps” and
buckling the “air bag buckle”. Do this while the air bag is deflated. These are preset
at the factory and may not require any adjustment.

3. Attach adjustable seat to the StraitedgE side tubes by fastening buckles.