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REPAIRS
For repairs, parts, or service contact your local AIRIS™ dealer or Walker Bay
®
customer
service at:
Tel: 1 (888) 44WALKER (449-2553) or 1 (604) 682-5699
Fax: 1 (888) 228-7222 or 1 (604) 683-1877
email: info@airiskayaks.com
SMALL TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES
Tears, leaks, or punctures less than 0.5 inches or 1cm can be repaired with the repair kit
provided.
1. Prepare a round patch no less than 3 inches or 7 centimeters in diameter.
2. Clean the patch and the area surrounding the leak with Isopropyl Alcohol.
NOTICE
The patch and kayak skin must be clean or the patch may not adhere properly.
3. To contain excess glue, use masking tape to tape off the area around the patch.
Excess glue will discolor.
4. Apply 3 thin, even coats of repair kit adhesive to both the surface of the kayak and
the patch. Wait 5 minutes between each coat.
5. After the 3rd coat, wait 10-15 minutes before applying the patch. Use a hand roller to
apply the patch evenly. Pay special attention to the edges.
6. Wait 24 hours before re-inflating. Inflate to working pressure and check water-tight-
ness and/or air-tightness before using.
FINDING SMALL LEAKS
1. Mix a solution of 4 cups of fresh water and 1 cup of mild non-antibacterial liquid
soap. Do not use a spray bottle containing household cleaners.
2. Inflate kayak approximately to working pressure.
3. Spray the soapy solution over suspected area of leak.
4. Look for air bubbles. Bubbles around an air valve indicate it is probably loose. Use the
tool included in the repair kit and gently tighten valve. Bubbles on the surface of the
kayak skin indicate a puncture or leak.
5. Repair the kayak by following the procedure for SMALL TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES or
contact Walker Bay
®
customer service.
LARGE REPAIRS TO SKIN - SEAMS
For large tears or repairs to seams it is recommended that the kayak be returned
to Walker Bay
®
or your dealer for repair by a trained professional. Contact Walker
Bay
®
Customer Service for Return Authorization, Repair Service and Freight Rates.
CAUTION
SAFETY EQUIPMENT*
- Coast Guard approved lifejacket or personal flotation device**
- Charts
- Protective clothing in case of weather change
- Flares
- Whistle
- First Aid kit
- Mobile phone
- Tow line
- Repair kit
- Pump
- Paddle leash
- Water & food
- Spare paddle
*NOTICE
Specific safety equipment may be mandatory in some countries.
Failure to carry safety equipment could result in fines or other penalties. Familiarize
yourself with safety equipment and emergency maneuvering (re-boarding etc.).
**NOTICE
Wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. In some countries, it is a legal
requirement to wear an approved personal flotation device.
ACCIDENT REPORTING (USA)
Obtain knowledge of accident reporting requirements for the United States Coast Guard.
Copies of the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Accident Report are available by calling the U.S.
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1 (800) 368-5647.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Air chamber loses air:
- Tube valve is loose.
- Tighten valve.
- There is a leak.
- Repair leak.
Kayak not rigid enough:
- Air pressure is too low.
- Increase air pressure.
Kayak is difficult to paddle:
- Kayak is under inflated.
- Increase air pressure.
- There is too much load.
- Reduce load.
Water accumulates in
- Drain plug is open.
- Close drain plug.
cockpit: