Advanced Elements dragonfly ae1001 Manuel D’Utilisation

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3.2  Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements Dragonfly™ 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 inflation.  
The following figures will have details on how to operate the valves. 
NOTE:
Deflate - Push-in center stem and  
rotate clockwise to the locked position.   
Valve stem should be pushed-in.  
Inflate - Push-in center stem and  
rotate counter-clockwise to the locked  
position.  Valve stem should be pushed out.
          
         Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve                                                                 
       
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
TWIST VALVE
PUMP HOSE
INSERT
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2
                                                Figure 2.  Inflate/Deflate Twist Valve
To begin inflating your kayak, you will need a Bellows Foot Pump or a Double Action Hand 
Pump
.  Never use compressors, CO2 or compressed air as they may damage you kayak.