Advanced Elements Lagoon2 AE1033 Owner's Manual

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Lagoon2™ Inflatable Kayak Owner’s Manual136. REPAIRSAll kayaks come with a repair kit that includes glue and several patches. This should remainwith the kayak in the event that you may need it. If service is required for your kayak, please call866-262-9076 for assistance.6.1 Repairing Small Punctures and Cuts1. Cut a rounded patch at least ¼” or ½” larger than the hole or cut.2. Clean the area where the patch will be placed with water and/or mild soap.3. Make sure all surfaces are dry.4. In a well ventilated area, spread a thin layer of glue on both the patch and on thedamaged area. Let it sit for three to five minutes or until tacky.6.2 Repairing Pinholes1. Inflate the PVC tube. Locate the pinhole by sponging soapy water over the tube untilyou see air bubbles. Mark the location of the pinhole.2. Deflate the tube and dry the affected area. Apply a drop of glue to the pinhole3. Allow glue to dry completely.4. Do not inflate the kayak for at least twelve hours.PROBLEMDoes not hold air whileinflatingThe kayak is sagging.The kayak will not holdfull pressure for morethan couple of hours.The kayak still loses air.SOLUTIONThe spring valve uses a plunger system. The only time the plungershould be in the open position is when you are deflating. Make surethat the plunger is closed to inflate. Push the plunger in and rotatecounter-clockwise.Be sure that the right pump is being used. You need a bellows footpump or a double action hand pump. A 12-V electric does not supplyenough pressure to fully inflate the kayak. The 12-V can be used to par-tially inflate the kayak but one of the other pumps is needed to top it off.Make sure that the plunger is in the closed position. It should onlybe open when deflating. If it is open, the only seal is the black rubbergasket inside the cap. Even then, a little air may still leak out.If you have checked all the previous possible reasons for the kayak los-ing air, then there may be a pinhole or hole somewhere on the tube. Pulltube from outer covers. Inflate. If you cannot see or hear where a leakmay be, take a clean rag with soapy water and begin rubbing the tube.If a hole is present, bubbles will continually form. Repair using repairkit. If it is a very small pinhole, a dab of the glue may be sufficient.7. TROUBLESHOOTING