OPERATION

Inflation

!CAUTION

Do not use a compressed air source to fill air chambers. Over inflation may result in damaged seams and or bulkheads. Seams and or bulkheads ruptured from over inflation, are not covered under the warranty.

IMPORTANT: Do not inflate or deflate one air chamber at a time. When inflating or deflating, maintain a balanced air pressure between air chambers to prevent stress or potential damage to the inside diaphragms that separate the air chambers.

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b

c

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a - Valve stem

c - Open position

b - Closed position

d - Valve cap

1.Unscrew the valve caps, turn a quarter of a turn counterclockwise. Make sure the valve stems are in the closed position. Push in on the valve stem and rotate to the closed position.

2.Insert and lock the air pump fill adapter into the valve. Connect the air pump hose to the fill adapter.

3.Starting at one of the air valves, inflate each air chamber in turn inflating only a quarter of the way full. Repeat this procedure to evenly fill the air chambers until the air chambers

are filled to the recommended air pressure of

0.24bar (3.5 psi). Air pressure can be measured using air gauge provided with the air pump or using an accessory air pressure gauge.

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