Owner`s manual

1. Your AdvancedFrame™ kayak comes from the factory pre-assembled however should you

take it apart you will need to insert the aluminum Bow Rib and the Stern Rib into the

webbing slots on the cover of the AdvancedFrame™ tube (while deated).

2. Place the AdvancedFrame™ (with Ribs installed), into the Outer Skin, making sure that the

air valve is upright and at the back of the boat, and lined up with the opening on the outer

cover.

3. With the AdvancedFrame™ tube installed inside the outer skin place the inatable oor

inside the center of the AdvancedFrame™ with twist valve up.

4. Aach the adjustable backrest to the AdvancedFrame™ side tubes by fastening buckles.

5. NOTE: If you have purchased the optional deck conversion, zip on before inating kayak.

This will allow the zippers to align properly.

3.2 Understanding Your Valves

Advanced Elements Advanced Frame 2™ 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

Figure 2. Inate/Deate Twist Valve