Hobie I12S - Manual (Page 4)

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Inflating Your Hobie Mirage Kayak
Follow the instructions below for valve operation and correct
inflation and deflation procedures.
Valve Operation Your kayak is equipped with three differ-
ent chambers that need to be inflated. All of the valves are
located near the rear of the boat. There is one valve on each
of the tube sides and one valve on the floor.
To close off the valve for inflation, make
sure that the center valve pin is in the "up"
position. If it is in the "down" position,
press down on the valve pin and turn it
counterclockwise until it pops up.
To open the valve for deflation, press
down on the valve pin and turn it clock-
wise so it locks down. Be careful of any
sand or debris around the valve area
when deflating as small particles could
become airborne with the release of air
pressure!
Always lock the valve cover over the
valve stem when in use. This will prevent
accidental air release and entrance of any
particles into the air chambers.
Kayak Inflation Steps
1. Make sure that all of the valves are in the closed position
(valve pin up) so they hold the air inside the tubes.
2. Open up the forward hatch on the firewall.
3. Press the pump nozzle into the valve receptacle.
4. Start pumping air into the kayak
chamber by sliding the pump piston
in and out. Start by inflating the floor
first, then the tube sides. If you can
pick up one end of the kayak with the
other end on the ground and the kayak
does not buckle, the floor is properly
inflated. The tube sides should be
inflated until all wrinkles are smoothed
out of the exterior surfaces.
Tip: If the pump piston starts to
squeak, apply some spray silicone on
the piston shaft.
Hold
pump
here