5.2 KNOWING YOUR VALVES
Stearns Canoe uses two types of valves. Type I and II (II is a smaller version of Type I) to inflate floor and main chambers.
Type I (II)
Valve
Cap
TO INFLATE
Welded
Reciprocal
TO DEFLATE
5.3 MAKE SURE BLADDERS ARE ALIGNED:
1.Each internal air chambers are aligned in relation with the cover which can be adjusted by unzipping the cover access zippers
2.Upper and lower weld seams of the air chambers are running parallel with the cover and centered all around
If the air chambers are not aligned or centered:
1.Relieve air pressure
2.Unzip the cover
3.Partially inflate
4.Realign air chambers, zip cover and inflate chambers
3.All valves are closed tightly, protective caps are reinstalled
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