Sevylor SVX100, SVX200 User Manual

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SEVYLOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SEVYLOR RIVER KAYAKS

SVX100 and SVX200 SERIES

INTRODUCTION

Now that you are a proud owner of a Sevylor SVX River Kayak, there are a few things you should know
about your responsibility, the safe use, storage, and maintenance of your craft. This will help you to
properly enjoy your kayak for many years to come.

Read this manual carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. Serious personal injury
or death can occur in and around kayaks.

WARNING

To prevent tragic accidents, read, understand and strictly follow
all safety rules and obey all Coast Guard, State and Local regulations.

Always wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device.

SVX100 or 1 Person Kayak: Specifications

Maximum Capacity: 1 Person LOA: 10’ 4” ft. / 3.15 m Beam: 2’ 8” / 0.81m

Maximun Payload Capacity: 400 lbs. / 181 kgs. Weight: 27 lbs. / 12 kgs.

Components:

• Removable Inner Hull • Self Bailing System • Mesh Carrying Bag

• Adjustable Padded Seat with 2 Bottle Holders and Bag. • Foot Rest Support System

SVX200 or 2 Person Kayak: Specifications

Maximum Capacity: 2 Person LOA: 13’ 8” / 4.16 m Beam: 2’ 8” / 0.81 m

Maximum Payload Capacity: 650 lbs. / 295 kgs. Weight: 39 lbs. / 17.6 kgs.

Components:

• Removable Inner Hull • Self Bailing System • Mesh Carrying Bag

• Adjustable Padded Seat with 2 Bottle Holders and Bag • Foot Rest Support System

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THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER

1. Carefully read this manual giving special attention to those items marked “Caution” and “Warning”

2. Follow all assembly, inflation and care instructions herein.

3. Inform yourself about local regulations and dangers related to Kayaking and or other water activities.

4. Operate your Kayak in a safe and sober fashion, taking all reasonable precautions.

5. DO NOT operate your Kayak while intoxicated.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Please fill out and mail the warranty registration card found on the back page of this owner’s manual. Mail
it to the appropriate Sevylor office listed on the cover of this manual, limited warranty is valid only if the
registration card is completed within (10) days from the day of purchase. You will void any warranty by
not filing the registration card with Sevylor. The warranty registration card requires the Kayak’s model and
the H.I.N. number (hull identification number). The “Boat Model” refers to the name of the boat (SVX100
or SVX200, etc.) The “H.I.N.” is the 12 (twelve)-character identification number found on the right hand
(starboard) side of the boat. This number begins with the letters “SEV”, followed by five numbers, one
letter, and then three more numbers. Example: SEV 12345 A001.The entire number must be entered
on the warranty registration card at the end of this manual.

CAUTION

Make safety a high priority in the use of your Kayak.
Always wear an approved personal flotation device. Wear it for safety.
In most areas there are local laws and regulations regarding the use and equipment of small
boats.
A phone call to the local authorities or even the Department of Motor Vehicles will give you the
necessary information. Learn about your Kayaking area. Ask locals about tides and currents.
Be careful that you do not over estimate your strength, your endurance or your skill.
Be careful never to under estimate the forces of nature.

REGISTRATION NUMBERS

Many localities require that you register your Kayak and display a registration number on the front of
the Kayak. Once you have been issued a number, it is best to affix it to the boat by printing it on the
material by the use of an indelible (permanent) ink marker. Or you may want to stop by your local
inflatable boat dealer for an after sales market accessory that they may offer for this purpose.
A small square registration sticker may also be issued. If so, this may be affixed to your Kayak by placing
the sticker on a small board and securing the Kayak. Do not use self-adhesive letters and numbers to
try to adhere the registration number or sticker directly to the Kayak. Since the material expands and
contracts and the self-adhesive letters do not, they will eventually fall off and get lost.

Foot Rest Support System:

Before you begin inflation, you need to install the footrest support system to the floor of the kayak, slide
the black PVC pipe through the openings on the footrest straps on the floor of the kayak and at the
same time through the 2 soft EVA pads, which should be positioned between the footrest straps.

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INFLATION

For the first inflation and in order to get acquainted with your new Kayak, inflate indoors at room
temperature where the PVC will be soft and assembly process made easier. Inflate your Kayak, with an
inflator such as a bellows foot pump, hand pump, electric inflator or any other inflator designed for
inflatable Kayaks, boats, rafts, pool floats, air beds, camping mattresses, and other low pressure
inflatables. These types of inflators will have a hose and adapters to fit the valves on this product.

NOTE:
Do not use a tire inflator, CO2, or compressed air, remove any sharp objects from under the boat
before you begin, never let anyone sit, step or even lean on the Kayak unless it is floating in the
water.

1. Unfold your new Kayak in an area that is free of sharp objects and debris.

2. Inflate the floor first, the floor features two Boston valves, which are a two way valve consisting of
two parts, the valve insert (center portion) and the square cap. To inflate, insert the valve (center
section with longer threads) into the valves base on the boat, to deflate remove the valve insert
(center section).

The square cap with rubber gasket makes the valve airtight once it is screwed back on to the valve
insert.

3. The side air chambers also feature Boston valves, follow same sequence for inflation as on the
previous step, (step 2).

4. Inflate the two side chambers until the kayak is free of wrinkles and it feels firm to the touch.

Important Note:

Some Boston valves come with a plastic retaining ring which must be stretched over the lower part of the
base, where the valve base is welded to the inside tube, if you by mistake place the plastic ring between
the valve base and the screw in portion of the valve insert, the valve will leak and loose air, this is the
most common reason for boats loosing air pressure.

5. Install the seat (two for the two person) to your Kayak by using the D Rings on the side air chamber
and the carbine brass hooks at the end of the straps. Pull the straps as necessary to adjust the seat
to your comfort, (Attached the seat (s) as shown on the pictures below).

Diagram for seat(s) installation.

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