Walker Bay AIRIS Owners & Safety Manual - page 3
Failure to follow inflation instructions may result in poor performance or damage to the
paddleboard.
For optimum performance it is essential that the paddleboard is inflated to the correct
working pressure of 10PSI/0.69bar.
The paddleboard body should be rigid and very firm when inflated to the correct
working pressure.
Do not under inflate. Under-inflation will result in poor performance.
Do not over inflate. Over-inflation may cause air chambers to rupture.
Avoid leaving the board in direct sunlight when inflated to working pressure. This
could cause an increase in air pressure beyond the boards maximum air pressure
and cause air chambers to rupture.
Do not use compressors, CO2 or compressed air; these may damage your paddleboard.
CORRECT WORKING PRESSURE: 10PSI/0.69BAR.
MAXIMUM PRESSURE: 12PSI/0.83BAR.
MINIMUM WORKING PRESSURE: 8PSI/0.55BAR.
INFLATING THE PADDLEBOARD
1. Insert the fitting on the end of the pump hose into the valve and twist the fitting
clockwise to secure it for inflation.
2. Inflate the board to correct working pressure (10psi/0.69bar) using the pump provided
with your paddleboard.
4. Use the gauge mounted on the pump handle to determine the air pressure in the board.
To release air push the valve stem in.
5. Remove the pump hose and fitting from the inflation valve.
6. Seal the valve with the valve cap.
NOTICE
Many pumps are not capable of high pressure inflation greater than 5psi/0.34bar.
If/when not using the pump provided with the board you must use a high pressure pump
or a pump capable of achieving at least 10psi/0.69bar.
- Carry, read, and understand navigation charts when appropriate.
- Observe right-of-way as defined by “rules of the Road” and required by COLREGS.
- Obey signs for restricted areas designated for swimming, bathing or other forms of
recreation.
- Learn to control your craft and know the limitations of your capabilities and the
capabilities of your craft. If necessary take a paddling course to learn these limitations.
- Inform someone of your Float Plan including time and place of departure, proposed
route and expected time of return.
Do not exceed the stated maximum capacities under any circumstances. Overloading
will reduce the freeboard and increase the likelihood of swamping, especally in heavy
seas. Overloading causes handling to become sluggish, making it difficult to react
quickly.
The pump included with your paddleboard has been chosen specifically for its ability to
quickly inflate your Airis SUP to the high pressure required.
The pump is equipped with a pressure gauge.
The pump can be used for inflating and deflating. For inflation mode attach the fitting on the
pump hose to the fitting on the pump handle marked “Inflate”.
For deflation mode attach the fitting on the pump hose to the fitting on the pump handle
marked “Deflate”.
Your pump has a high pressure mode to make inflating the paddleboard to high pressure
easier. To activate high pressure mode on the pump turn the nob at the base of the handle
counter clockwise. In high pressure mode the pump only inflates on the downward stroke
which makes pumping easier.
Do not force the handle of the pump, it could break.
Use both hands to operate the pump; position one hand on each side of the pump
handle.
Pump by moving the handle in a vertical upwards and downwards motion.
Do not push unevenly on the handle; this could break the shaft of the pump.
Your paddleboard does not require any assembly. All you have to do is inflate the board and
start paddling.
If you prefer to use an aftermarket foot pump or an electric pump choose one that is
capable of inflating to at least 10PSI/0.69bar.
For inflation remove the valve cap (b), then push, twist and release the
center valve stem (a) so it is in the “OUT” position. After inflating install
the valve cap (b) by inserting it and twisting clockwise.
For deflation remove the valve cap, then push, twist and release the
center valve stem so it is in the “IN” position.
After deflating replace the valve cap to protect the valve’s parts and
mechanism.
ASSEMBLY, INFLATION AND DEFLATION
ASSEMBLY
OPERATING THE PUMP
NOTICE
OPERATION OF VALVES
INFLATION
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