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 - 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

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.