KERO Puffin Sport and Saco - Manual (Page 5)

Disassembling the Puffin Sport or Saco
Disassembling is essentially the assembly process in reverse, but there are a few
important details:
➜ To remove the gunwales:
• Open the flaps and lift the gunwale ends free of the boat skin.
• Move to the other end of the boat and grip the side fabric on one side just below the
gunwale, about a foot (30 cm) from the end.
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Push with the other hand against the end of the gunwale.
• Straighten the boat skin, move your hands, and repeat the process on both sides of
the boat until the gunwales can easily be pulled out. It is helpful to make the gunwales curve
like in the assembled boat when pulled out.
NOTE! If some gunwale sections disconnect, you can still pull
the gunwales out, but it is then important to stretch the boat skin
so the gunwale channels are straight.
➜ Open the air tube valves and roll up the boat skin from the end opposite the valves.
Some general information about your Puffin
Patches and Reinforcements
Punctures and abrasions to the boat skin are easily repaired with the enclosed repair kit.
- Cut a patch to cover the damaged area plus ¾” around it.
- Round the corners of the patch.
- Clean the patch and the area to be covered. Apply a thin coat of adhesive to both surfaces.
- Wait until the adhesive feels dry and apply the patch. Make sure the surfaces are pressed
together well. Note: The smooth side of the patch should face out.
The Puffin can be used immediately after the repair, but the bond will gradually strengthen for 24 hours.
Ou can add reinforcement to wear areas. After some use it is easy to see which areas are exposed to
wear. Simply install patches of the same color fabric.
Punctures of the inflatable tubes can be repaired with the adhesive in the repair kit and a patch. The
patch material in the repair kit can be used on the air tubes as well. Follow the above procedure. It is
important to clean the surfaces well before applying the adhesive.
Note: Adhesives work best on rough surfaces. We recommend using fine sandpaper before adhesives
are applied.
Note: If you use 303 Protectant or similar product to protect your Puffin against harmful UV rays, you
have to remove the protectant completely before attempting to apply a patch.
Note: Heat from the sun can cause increased pressure in inflatable parts. To avoid damage, you should
pay attention to how hard your flotation tubes become, and let out some air to relieve the pressure if you
suspect that the tubes are getting too hard.