Infinity Odyssey 375, Odyssey 295, Orbit 245 Owner's Manual

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT

SAFETY INFORMATION ALONG WITH CARE

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Inflatable Kayak Owner Manual

Odyssey 375 - Three person kayak

Odyssey 295 - Two person kayak

Orbit 245 - One person kayak

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CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING AN INFINITY

INFLATABLE KAYAK!

Kayaking is a great way to enjoy and to explore rivers, lakes and
the sea and your Infinity inflatable is a safe, fun and easy way to
get on the water. Infinity’s range of kayaks are designed to be
paddled by anybody, regardless of previous experience and offer
a great way to experience the outdoors.

In order to stay safe and get the most from your paddling
experience, please read these simple instructions and guidelines
which will help you to look after yourself and your kayak.

Infinity Kayaks is a division of Palm Equipment International.
Founded in 1979, Palm has grown to be a market leader
throughout the world in the design and manufacture of kayaks
and paddlesports apparel.

Our large and professional dealer network across the globe
means we can offer you the best buying and aftercare
experience.

We hope that you enjoy using our kayaks.

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www.infinitykayaks.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 About this manual

1.2 Warranty

1.3 Modifications

2. CERTIFICATION

2.1 Declaration of conformity

2.2 ISO approval

3. SAFETY INFORMATION

3.1 Boating safety

3.2 Safety warnings

3.3 Boating regulations

3.4 Boat safety labels

3.5 Registration

3.6 Education

4. INFINITY KAYAK FEATURES

4.1 Odyssey 375

4.2 Odyssey 295

4.3 Orbit 245

5. INFLATION VALVES

5.1 Main chamber valves

5.2 Inflatable seat valve

5.3 Childseat valves

7. ON THE WATER

7.1 Recommended clothing

and equipment

7.2 Where to use your
Infinity kayak

7.3 Guidelines for usage

7.4 Staying safe

8. AFTER USE

8.1 Draining your kayak

8.2 Cleaning and drying
your kayak

8.3 Folding your kayak

8.4 Transporting your kayak

9. REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 Checking for leaks

9.2 Repairing pinholes

9.3 Repairing larger holes

9.4 Replacing inflatable
chambers

9.5 Replacement parts

10. INFINITY WARRANTY

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

6. GETTING STARTED

6.1 Inflating your kayak

6.2 Inflation information

6.3 Over inflation

6.4 Fitting seats and footrest

6.5 Seat configurations

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual contains details of your kayak, equipment supplied
or fitted, specifications and information on operation and
maintenance.

If this is your first kayak or you are changing from a another type
of craft, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you
obtain handling and operating experience before use.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND
PASS IT ON TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

1.2 WARRANTY

Complete and return the Warranty Registration card enclosed
with this manual. Details of the warranty can be found in section

10.

1.3 MODIFICATIONS

Owner modifications to the kayak are not recommended.
Unauthorised modifications to the kayak could compromise
safety, design integrity and warranty coverage.

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2.1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Declaration of Conformity

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

Manufacturer's Name: Infinity Kayaks

Manufacturer's Address: Kenn Business Park, Kenn Road,

Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6TH, England.

declares that the product:

Product Name: “Odyssey 375”, “Odyssey 295", ”Orbit 245”
Model Number(s): ODY375, ODY295, ORB245

to which this declaration relates, meets the essential health
and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant
EU Directives listed below:

2. CERTIFICATION

General Product Safety Directive

using the relevant section of the following EU standards and
other normative documents:

EN / ISO 6185-1 : 2002
ABYCH28-76

Date: 23/3/2011

Andy Knight, Director

This product complies with European directives for recreational vessels
as published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

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2. CERTIFICATION

2.2 ISO APPROVAL

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3. SAFETY INFORMATION

3.1 BOATING SAFETY

Users of this product agree by their use to accept the inherent
risks involved in this paddlesport activity and agree to follow all
instructions and items marked WARNING, CAUTION & NOTICE
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 PRODUCT MUST UNDERSTAND
THAT PARTlCIPATlON IN PADDLESPORTS COULD INVOLVE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. YOU SHOULD OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
ADVICE WHENEVER USING THIS PRODUCT.

SEEK INSTRUCTIONS ON PADDLESPORTS RELEVANT TO THIS TYPE OF

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KAYAK.
CARRY FIRST AID AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND UNDERSTAND HOW TO

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USE IT.
ALWAYS WEAR A NATIONALLY APPROVED PERSONAL FLOATATION

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DEVICE (BUOYANCY AID).
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHERE APPROPRIATE.

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ENSURE YOU DRESS APPROPRIATELY IN ANTICIPATION FOR ALL

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WEATHER CONDITIONS.
YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO EACH USE.

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NEVER PADDLE ALONE.

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BE AWARE OF APPROPRIATE RIVER WATER LEVELS. TIDAL CHANGES,

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DANGEROUS CURRENTS, WEATHER CHANGES AND STRONG
OFFSHORE WINDS.
BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, SCOUT OR PORTAGE WHERE

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APPROPRIATE.
BE CAREFUL YOU DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR STRENGTH,

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ENDURANCE OR SKILL
DO NOT USE THIS KAYAK UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR

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ALCOHOL.
USE MANUFACTURERS APPROVED ACCESSORIES ONLY. APPROVED

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MATERIALS ONLY. DO NOT IMPAIR ENTRY OR EXIT ACCESS.

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3. SAFETY INFORMATION

3.2 SAFETY WARNINGS

Safety alert symbol table shown below. Adhere to all safety
messages showing these symbols to avoid possible hazard,
injury or death.

Indicates an imminently hazardous

DANGER

! !

WARNING

!

CAUTION

!

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

CAUTION

NOTICE

hazardous CAUTION situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

Indicates installation, operation or
NOTICE maintenance information
which is important but not
hazard-related.

3.3 BOATING REGULATIONS

Before kayaking, check with local, regional and national
authorities to identify restricted areas. These authorities are there
to assist you and enforce boating regulations.

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3. SAFETY INFORMATION

Information on inland and coastal regulations along with
accessibility can be obtained from your local Coast Guard
unit, Environment Agency, Park Authority or similar national
organisation.

3.4 BOAT SAFETY LABELS

Your kayak is affixed with various safety labels at point of
manufacture. These labels appear at specific locations on the
kayak where safety is of particular concern. Safety labels should
not be removed.

3.5 REGISTRATION

Depending on country of use, your kayak may need
registration before use on certain waterways. Check with local
environmental, waterway or coastguard authorities for details
of local, regional and national requirements. Some areas may
require that you register and display a registration number on the
front of your kayak.

The U.S. Coast Guard requires that all power boats operated
on the navigable waters of the United States must be registered
in the state of main use; also, many States require registration
in that state whenever boating on waters within their state
boundary. Always contact your state boating authorities (and
neighbouring states) for registration information on boats. Once
you have been issued a number, it is best to affix it on the boat
by printing it on the material with a permanent ink marker.

3.6 EDUCATION

This manual is not intended to provide complete training on all
aspects of boat operation.

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FINITY

4. INFINITY KAYAK FEATURES

4.1 ODYSSEY 375

Length 3.75m Width 0.9m Weight 28kg Max Capacity 224kg

Spray visor

Carry handle

Rubbing

strake

INFINITY

Paddle park

Carry handleCarry handle

Removable

skeg

Front Back

Carry handle

Drain plug

Hardwearing Nylon

shell fabric

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Velcro strips for

seat and footrest

attachment

INFINITY

Neoprene knuckle

protector strips

Adult seatFootrest Child seat

Odyssey 375 includes the following items:

Backpack

2 x Inatable seats

PLEASE READ

It is the owner’s responsibility to
read the manual before use and
follow all instructions regarding
ination and assembly.

Do not over-inate or exceed
maximum capacity.

Ensure all persons and gear are
correctly distributed in the boat to
prevent swamping or capsizing.

After use, store clean and dry away
from direct sunlight.

1 x Childseat Skeg

EN ISO 6185-1

TYPE IIIB

INFLATION

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INFINITY

INFINITY

Handpump and nozzles

INFINITY KAYAKS A DIVISION OF PALM EQUIPMENT LTD
KENN BUSINESS PARK, KENN ROAD
CLEVEDON
NORTH SOMERSET, BS21 6TH, UNITED KINGDOM

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= ________ bar ( ________ psi )

Backrest

attachments

224 493

kg ( _______ lbs )

0.1 1.5

Gear storage

Repair Kit

MODEL:

ODYSSEY 375

OFFSHORE WIND AND CURRENTS

AVOID SHARP OBJECTS

mesh

Inflation

valves

Owner Manual,

Quickstart Guide and

Registration Card

#ODY375

WARNING

BEWARE OF

Made in China

4. INFINITY KAYAK FEATURES

FINITY

4.2 ODYSSEY 295

Length 2.95m Width 0.9m Weight 22kg Max Capacity 170kg

Spray visor

Carry handle

Rubbing

strake

Carry handle

INFINITY

Paddle park

Removable

skeg

Front Back

Carry handle

Drain plug

Hardwearing Nylon

shell fabric

Velcro strips for
seat attachment

INFINITY

Footrest

Odyssey 295 includes the following items:

Backpack

2 x Inatable seats Handpump and nozzlesSkeg Repair Kit

PLEASE READ

It is the owner’s responsibility to
read the manual before use and
follow all instructions regarding
ination and assembly.

Do not over-inate or exceed
maximum capacity.

Ensure all persons and gear are
correctly distributed in the boat to
prevent swamping or capsizing.

After use, store clean and dry away
from direct sunlight.

EN ISO 6185-1

TYPE IIIB

Neoprene knuckle

protector strips

Adult seat

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INFLATION

Backrest

attachments

INFINITY

INFINITY

INFINITY KAYAKS A DIVISION OF PALM EQUIPMENT LTD
KENN BUSINESS PARK, KENN ROAD
CLEVEDON
NORTH SOMERSET, BS21 6TH, UNITED KINGDOM

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170 374

0.1 1.5

= ________ bar ( ________ psi )

kg ( _______ lbs )

Gear storage

mesh

Inflation

valves

Owner Manual,

Quickstart Guide and

Registration Card

MODEL:

ODYSSEY 295

#ODY295

WARNING

BEWARE OF

OFFSHORE WIND AND CURRENTS

AVOID SHARP OBJECTS

Made in China

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FINITY

4. INFINITY KAYAK FEATURES

4.3 ORBIT 245

Length 2.45m Width 0.85m Weight 8.5kg Max Capacity 130kg

Spray visor

Carry handle

Carry handle

INFINITY

Carry handle

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Rubbing

strake

Fin Drain plug

Front Back

Hardwearing Nylon

shell fabric

INFINITY

Inflation

valves

Footrest

Orbit 245 includes the following items:

Backpack

PLEASE READ

It is the owner’s responsibility to
read the manual before use and
follow all instructions regarding
ination and assembly.

Do not over-inate or exceed
maximum capacity.

Ensure all persons and gear are
correctly distributed in the boat to
prevent swamping or capsizing.

After use, store clean and dry away
from direct sunlight.

Seat

EN ISO 6185-1

Paddle park

INFINITY

Velcro strips for

seat attachment

Handpump and nozzles Repair Kit

TYPE IIIB

2

1

3

INFLATION

Neoprene knuckle

protector strips

INFINITY

Seat with

backrest

INFINITY KAYAKS A DIVISION OF PALM EQUIPMENT LTD
KENN BUSINESS PARK, KENN ROAD
CLEVEDON
NORTH SOMERSET, BS21 6TH, UNITED KINGDOM

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130 287

kg ( _______ lbs )

0.1 1.5

= ________ bar ( ________ psi )

INFINITY

Inflation valve

Owner Manual,

Quickstart Guide and

Registration Card

MODEL:

OFFSHORE WIND AND CURRENTS

ORBIT 245

#ORB245

WARNING

BEWARE OF

AVOID SHARP OBJECTS

Made in China

5.1 MAIN CHAMBER VALVES

Main valve

5. INFLATION VALVES

Dust cap

Main chamber

valve

Smaller opening

for inflation

Larger opening

for deflation

There is one valve per inflatable chamber and the valve itself is
split into two parts. By unscrewing the dust cap you will reveal
a small opening which is used for inflation. By unscrewing the
larger section of the valve you will reveal a larger opening used
for deflation (see above illustration).

Inflation is achieved by pumping air into the smaller opening.
This opening contains a no-return seal so air can only be added
via this opening.

Because the small opening has a no-return seal, the kayak
cannot be deflated by this opening. To deflate the kayak,
unscrew the larger section to open the larger opening through
which air can escape rapidly to quickly deflate the kayak.

Push-fit screw

nozzle

Handpump tube

Push-fit screw

nozzle

1 To inflate the main side and floor chambers, use the push-fit
screw nozzle. This nozzle is one of a selection included with your
hand pump. Attach the nozzle to the hand pump tube via the
bayonet attachment and ensure it is tight.

Bayonet

attachment

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5. INFLATION VALVES

Valve

Dust cap

2 Unscrew and remove the smaller valve dust cap.

Push-fit screw nozzle

3 Push the push-fit screw nozzle firmly into the valve and screw
tight. Inflate once secure

4 After inflation, remove nozzle and replace dust cap.

5.2 INFLATABLE SEAT VALVE

Twist valve

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The inflatable seats use a twist valve for inflation and deflation.
It is opened by twisting the valve anticlockwise until air flows
freely through it.

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