Advanced Elements AE1040 - Manual (Page 11)

AirFusion™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual
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7. Install pole #2 into the rear end of the kayak, connecting it with the bottom portion of the
Stern Rib. The pole should be on top of the foam floor and the numbered end of the pole
should be at the cockpit of the kayak. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
a. Tip: Connect pole #2 with the Stern Rib through the zipper on the deck at the rear end
of the kayak.
8. Slide Locking Sleeve #3 over the end of pole #2 (at the cockpit position), making sure the hole
for the snap button is facing the free end of pole #2. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
9. Connect poles #1 and #2 together by lifting each pole upwards and joining the ends together
and then pushing them downwards, this will require a little force and will push the Bow
and Stern Ribs into place, stretching the kayak out to its full length. Immediately after poles
#1 and #2 are connected, slide Locking Sleeve #3 over pole #1 until the connection point of
Rear zipper
access
Stern Rib
Pole #2