Advanced Elements AE1017 User Manual

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AdvancedFrame™ Sport

Inflatable Kayak

Owner’s Manual

MODEL AE1017

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 11-2010

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inflatable

kayaks with cutting

edge

t e c h n o l o g y

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 “Inatable kayaks with cuing edge tech-

nology”. Our kayaks incorporate many dierent materials and components

and deliver high performance at a very reasonable price. We are the makers

of the AdvancedFrame™ Inatable kayaks, Lagoon™ Inatable kayaks and

StraitEdge™ Canoe and Kayaks. The AdvancedFrame™ Kayaks are a hy-

brid of a folding frame kayak and an inatable 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 inated. You can take our inatables 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 inate with a foot

pump and hit the water in minutes. Please visit our website for more infor-

mation on our products or to nd a dealer near you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Caution/Safety .................................................................. 4

1.1 Boating Safety ........................................................ 5

2. Specification ...................................................................... 6

2.1 Capacity ................................................................. 6

2.2 Features ..................................................................6

3. Assembly/Inflating/Deflation Instruction ....................7

3.1 Assembly ............................................................... 7

3.2 Understanding Your Valves................................ 8

3.3 Inflating ................................................................ 10

3.4 Over Inflation ......................................................11

3.5 Deflation ............................................................... 11

3.6 Folding ................................................................. 12

4. Guidelines for Usage .....................................................12

5. Proper Care and Storage ...............................................13

6. Repairs ............................................................................. 13

6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts ............... 13

6.2 Repairing Pinholes ............................................. 13

7. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 14

8. Statement of Origin ....................................................... 17

9. Declaration of Conformity ...........................................18

10. Warranty and Registration ........................................... 19

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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 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 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 aention to items

marked DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, NOTICE, NEVER, and ALWAYS.

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1.1 Boating Safety

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury

hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or

death.

WARNING

CAUTION

DANGER

AdvancedFrame™ Sport Inatable Kayak Owner’s Manual

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

CAUTION

NOTICE

The precautions listed in this manual and on the cra are not all-inclusive. If a procedure,

method, tool or part is not specically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe

for you and others, and that the cra will not be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your

decision. REMEMBER - always use common sense when paddling YOUR KAYAK!

situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in property damage.

Indicates installation, operation or

maintenance information which is

important but not hazard-related.

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2. SPECIFICATION

Dimensions:

Length: 10’5”

Width: 32”

Weight: 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

Max. Person Capacity: 235 lbs (107 kg)

Max. Persons & Gear Capacity: 250 lbs (113 kg)

Recommended Pressure:

Main chambers: 2.0 psi (0.14 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 kayak.

Acceptable seating determines the number of passengers, not the overall load capacity.

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

NOT INTENDED FOR MECHANICAL PROPULSION

LBS.

+ =

0,14 bar (main chambers)

113 kg

2010

PERSON OR 235

250 LBS PERSON, GEAR PRESSURE = 2.0 psi (main chambers)

MANUFACTURER: ADVANCED ELEMENTS, INC. CONCORD, CA USA 94524

MODEL AE1017 - ADVANCEDFRAME™ SPORT KAYAK

THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH NMMA STANDARDS OF EFFECT

COMPLIANCE

WITH ISO 6185-1 TYPE III, A

0123

ON THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION

NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURES ASSN.

AdvancedFrame™ Sport Kayak Capacity Label

WARNING: Do not exceed the certied 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 dicult to react quickly.

2.2 Features

Hull Design: Built-in Aluminum ribs dene the bow and stern and improve tracking.

Durable: 3 Layers of material for extreme puncture resistance.

Easy to Set Up: Pre-assembled at the factory. Simply unfold, inate and aach the seat.

Comfortable: High support, adjustable padded seat provides comfort for hours of paddling.

Style: Looks and paddles similar to a rigid hard-shell kayak with the portability of an inatable.

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INFLATABLE FLOOR

ADVANCEDFRAME

OUTER COVER

BOW RIB

STERN RIB

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 1

3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION

The AdvancedFrame™ Sport Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its

performance.

3.1 Assembly

The illustration below shows the general assembly of the kayak. Your kayak comes from the

factory pre-assembled. The only assembly you should need to do is aach the adjustable seat.

1. Your AdvancedFrame™ Sport kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled however should

you take it apart you will need to insert the aluminum Bow rib and the Stern Rib into the

webbing slots on the cover of the AdvancedFrame™ Sport tube (while deated).

2. Place the AdvancedFrame™ Sport (with ribs installed), into the outer skin making sure the

ribs are placed all the way into each end of the kayak. Make sure that the air valve is

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upright and at the back of the boat, and lined up with the opening on the outer skin. Use the

valve’s locking nut to secure the valve in place with the outer skin. Once placed in the outer

skin and the ribs are placed all the way up into the bow and stern, check to make sure the ribs

are still installed in the Advanced Frame Sport tube cover

3. With the AdvancedFrame™ Sport tube installed inside the outer skin place the inatable oor

inside the center of the AdvancedFrame™ Sport with twist valve up.

4. Aach the adjustable backrest to the AdvancedFrame™ Sport side tubes by fastening buckles.

3.2 Understanding Your Valves

Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame™ Sport 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 ination. The following gures will have details on how to operate the valves.

To Inate: The valve’s plunger stem should be in the up/outward position ush with the valve

threading.

To Deate: 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 inate to deate or vice-versa, simply use your nger to

press the valve stem down/inward and rotate it a 1/4 turn to either lock it down for deate, or

unlock it (stem will spring up) for inate.

How the Spring Valve Works:

When the valve is in the inate (up/outward) position, the air being pumped in pushes the

spring-loaded plunger open, allowing air to enter the air chamber, but not leing it escape.

When the valve is in the deate (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ate position, the

valve’s plunger stem will be ush with the rim of the valve. If the valve is in the deate position,

the valve’s plunger stem will be inside, or lower than, the rim of the valve. To change the valve

from the inate position to the deate position, simply use your nger 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 inate position.

Special Note: If you are using a 12v inator, like those that come with most inatable maresses

or those that plug into car cigaree lighters, you may need to have the valve in the deate (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 inators do not

provide enough pressure to fully inate the kayak, so you will need a secondary pump to nish

the job.

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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 o during ination, making ination 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 inating

the kayak using the Spring Valve Adaptor, the valve should be in the inate position.

Special Note: The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps,

with the exception of the 12v inator, and will aach to any Advanced Elements pump that

does not have the adaptor already included, with the exception of the 12v inator. The Spring

Valve Adaptor will also aach to some other manufacturer’s pumps, but you must check the

aachment style at the end of the pump hose to be sure it will t.

Figure 1. Inate/Deate Spring Valve

OPERATINGTHE“TWIST”VALVES

Figure 2. Inate/Deate Twist Valve

To begin inating 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 your kayak.

TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE

INSERT

PUMP HOSE

TWIST VALVE

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3.3 Inating

Diagram of Ination Chambers

IMPORTANT: Before inating, check to be sure that the kayak is completely assembled.

Inate your kayak in the following order. Failure to follow these instructions may cause

damage to your kayak. Do not over inate.

1. Inate chamber 1 until the AdvancedFrame™ Sport tube is rm to touch (2 psi ONLY).

2. Inate chamber 2 “oor” (using appropriate ing) twist valve open to inate and twist

closed when complete. Fill until rm. Do not over-inate! (1.0 psi ONLY).

3. Inate chamber 3 & 4 for desired deck li. Never over-inate! (1.0 psi ONLY).

4. Make sure all valves are closed tightly and properly.

5. Finally, Insert Plastic Bow and Stern forms into pocket on bow and stern.

CAUTION: Water temperature and weather will aect the air pressure of the kayak. In cold

weather your boat will lose some pressure as the air inside contracts. If this occurs, you may want

to add a bit more air to improve your kayak’s performance. However in hot weather, or prolonged

direct sunlight, the air inside 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).

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Figure 3. Plastic Bow and Stern Insert

INFLATION TIPS

Use either a bellows style foot pump or two-way hand pump to inate your kayak. Be sure that

the ing on the pump hose ts snug in the valve on the kayak. NEVER USE COMPRESSORS,

CO2, OR COMPRESSED AIR AS THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR KAYAK. The main chambers use

high-end military style, plunger valves (Push in and twist to activate the spring-loaded check

valve for inflating, or push-in and twist to lock open for deflating).

3.4 Over Ination

CAUTION: Water temperature and weather will aect 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 Deation

1. Remove the cap from chamber 1.

2. Push stem inward and rotate to deate position (See Figure 1).

3. Open twist valves on chambers 2 through 4.

4. Once the chamber is deated you can use your pump to vacuum out any additional air for

improved folding. This requires a pump capable of deating.

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3.6 Folding

NOTICE: Reverse your pump to completely deate all chambers.

1. Completely deate all air chambers and thoroughly dry kayak and remove the seat

reversing your pump to pump out all the remaining air will make folding easier.

2. Remove plastic Bow and Stern forms and seat then lay kayak out at.

3 4

FOLD

3. Fold in half, down the center

(right to le)(A).

4. Fold into 4 equal sections.

5. Place into duel bag.

1 2

FOLD

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.

Aer you have inated 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 ax 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 leers, an

inatable boat ID kit can be purchased at most marine stores.

Your kayak is designed to 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 o on the force of your stroke. Paddling with a backward stroke can

sometimes oer quick maneuverability.

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ALWAYS practice safety and take the time to learn about the area where you are paddling. Get

ocial 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 inatable 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.

Do not store your kayak for an extended period of time while wet.

Follow these steps for removing excess water.

1. Remove the gray fabric tube cover, along with the inatable oor, separating it from

the outer cover. In order to completely separate these parts, it is necessary to unscrew

the locking nut on the spring valve.

2. Use a sponge or towel and wipe up any excess water in the outer cover.

3. Wipe o the oor (top and boom)

4. If there is sand or gravel in the kayak, you can hose out the cover, and then wipe it

down with a towel.

5. Most of the time you can just pull out the inatable oor and wipe out the inside of the

kayak absorbing most of the water, then pack it up.

6. REPAIRS

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.

6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts

1. Cut a rounded patch at least ¼” or ½” 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. In a well ventilated area, spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on the

damaged area. Let it sit for three to ve minutes or until tacky.

6.2 Repairing Pinholes

1. Inate 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. Deate the tube and dry the aected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole

3. Allow glue to dry completely.

4. Do not inate the kayak for at least twelve hours.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING15PADDLING NOTES:

PROBLEM

Does not hold air

while inating.

The kayak is sagging

or under inated.

The kayak will not hold

full pressure for more

than a couple of hours.

Kayak still loses air.

Tube is kinked or

bent in.

The n is bent.

SOLUTION

The spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plunger

should be in the open position is when you are deating. Make sure

that the plunger is closed to inate. 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. A 12-V electric does not supply

enough pressure to fully inate the kayak. The 12-V can be used to par-

tially inate the kayak but one of the other pumps is needed to top it o.

Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position. It should only

be open when deating. If it is open, the only seal is the black rubber

gasket inside the cap. Even then, a lile air may still leak out.

If you have checked all the previous possible reasons for the kayak

losing air, then there may be a pinhole or a puncture somewhere on the

tube. Pull tube from outer covers. Inate. If you cannot see or hear

where a leak may be, take a clean rag with soapy water and begin rub-

bing the tube. If a hole is present, bubbles will continually form. Repair

using repair kit. If it is a very small pinhole, a dab of the glue may be

sucient.

The tube just needs to be adjusted. When kayak is fully deated try ad-

justing the position of the tube inside of the outer shell. Then reinate.

Aer inating 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 aect the kayaks performance.

The oor has formed

a large bubble.

Water in the kayak.

The kayak dris to

one side.

If two of the ridges in the oor have formed one large one, the I-beam

has come apart. This is caused by over ination. It cannot be repaired.

It is important to take all over ination warnings very seriously.

There will almost always be a lile water in the kayak. One reason is

the water drips o of the paddle and into the kayak. Make sure that the

deck lis are fully inated to prevent puddling of water on the deck of

the kayak.

A kayak will always head in the direction of your last stroke. The longer

the kayak the less this is usually noticed. If it is driing in the opposite

direction, the oor may not be aligned. Make sure that the oor is prop-

erly centered inside the kayak cover. If the oor is o-center it will cause

uneveness in the kayak.

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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

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NOTES:

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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 undersigned manufacturer hereby certies that the new boat described below, the property of

said manufacturer, has been transferred this _________day of _____________________, 20_________on

Invoice# _________________to:

Owner’s/Dealer’s Name_____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________

Model Name Model Year Manufacturer’s Hull Identication#

m AdvancedFrame™ Sport Kayak (AE1017) __________ HIN# ______________________

_____

Type: Kayak Hull Material: PVC/Polyester

Length Overall: 10’5” Beam: 32”

U. S. Coast Guard Capacity Plate Information (where applicable):

Maximum persons capacity in whole persons: 235 lbs (107 kg)

Maximum weight capacity (persons & gear): 250 lbs (113 kg)

The manufacturer further certies that this was the rst transfer of such new boat and that all

information given herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge

P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524

Signature_________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, in the amount of $ __________________________________________________,

the undersigned hereby transfers the Certicate of Origin and the boat described therein

to _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

and certies 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

___________________ __________ __________________ ___________________________________

Dates___________________________ 20 _________, at _____________________ ____________________

___________________________ By:___________________________________________________________

Transferrer (Firm name) Sign Here ___________________________________________________________

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 __________ day of _____________________________ 20 ___________.

___________________________________Notary Public Date commission expires_______________

(SEAL)

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Declaration of Conformity

(according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)

 

   Manufacturer’sName:Advanced Elements, Inc.

   Manufacturer’sAddress:  P.O. Box 5128

Concord, CA 94524

 declares,thattheproduct:

   ProductName:AdvancedFrame™ Sport Kayak

   ModelNumber(s):AE1017

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, 2010

Clay Haller, President

This product complies with European directives for recreational vessels as

published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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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 the 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 responsibilities in conformance with this warranty.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. ADVANCED 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 [email protected] - www.advancedelements.com

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ADVANCED ELEMENTS WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)

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

An: Warranty Department

Owner’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Apt.____________ City _________________________________________ State _____________ Zip __________ Model __________________________Serial # (12 characters) XZE_____________________ Purchase Date _______________________________________ Store Name __________________________________________________________________ Store Address ________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________State ____________ Zip __________ Email __________________________________________________________

Thank you for responding to the following.......

1. How did you rst learn of this product?

m Dealer m Friend m Magazine m Radio m TV m Catalog m Other

2. What most inuenced your decision to purchase this product?

m Price m Features m Style m Quality m Other

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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.

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P.O. Box 5128 Concord, CA 94524 1-866-262-9076 www.advancedelements.com Email: [email protected]