Advanced Elements AE1014 - Manual (Page 9)

StraitEdge2™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual
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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 inflating
the kayak using the Spring Valve Adaptor, the valve should be in the inflate position.
Special Note: The Spring Valve Adaptor comes with all current Advanced Elements pumps,
with the exception of the 12v inflator, and will attach to any Advanced Elements pump that
does not have the adaptor already included, with the exception of the 12v inflator. The Spring
Valve Adaptor will also attach to some other manufacturer’s pumps, but you must check the
attachment style at the end of the pump hose to be sure it will fit.
Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve
Deflate
Inflate
Figure 2. Inflate/Deflate Boston Valve
To begin inflating 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.