Advanced Elements AE1012 - Manual (Page 7)

AdvancedFrame™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual
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3. ASSEMBLY/INFLATING/DEFLATION INSTRUCTION
The AdvancedFrame™ Kayak has a rigid frame in the bow and stern that enhances its performance.
3.1 Assembly
The illustration below shows the general assembly of the kayak. Your kayak comes from the
factory pre-assembled. The only assembly you should need to do is attach the adjustable seat.
INFLATABLE FLOOR
ADVANCEDFRAME
OUTER COVER
BOW RIB STERN RIB
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
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 deflated).
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. Chamber 1 and 2 are separate chambers but equalize in pressure because they are