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3.2 Understanding Your Valves
Advanced Elements FireFly™ 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 -
Inflate -
Figure 1. Inflate/Deflate Spring Valve
OPERATING THE “TWIST” VALVES
TWIST TO OPEN / INFLATE / THEN CLOSE
INSERT
1
PUMP HOSE | TWIST VALVE |
|
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.