ADTX AE1020 Boat User Manual


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3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements FireFly™ 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.
NOTE:
Deate - Push-in center stem and
rotate clockwise to the locked position.
Valve stem should be pushed-in.
Inate - Push-in center stem and
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked
position. Valve stem should be pushed out.
Figure 1. Inate/Deate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIST VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSERT
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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 you kayak.
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