Walker Bay AIRIS Owners & Safety Manual - page 4
REPAIRS
For more information on repairs, parts, or service contact your local AIRIS dealer or email
Walker Bay customer service at: info@walkerbay.com
NOTICE
If your paddleboard is not holding air first check that the valve is not leaking because it is
loose. Follow the steps for FINDING SMALL LEAKS below to check if the valve is leaking.
Bubbles around an air valve indicate it is probably loose. Use the valve tool included in the
repair kit to tighten the valve. First deflate the board complettely then insert the valve tool
into the valve. Grip the female valve base through the material with your free hand and
tighten firmly. The valve base is found inside the board.
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 the paddleboard 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 or
blunt tool to apply pressure to the patch evenly. Pay special attention to the edges.
6. Wait 24 hours before re-inflating. Inflate to working pressure and check water-tightness
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 the paddleboard approximately to working pressure.
3. Spray the soapy solution over the suspected area of leak.
4. Look for air bubbles.
Bubbles on the surface of the kayak skin indicate a puncture or leak.
5. Repair the paddleboard by following the procedure for SMALL TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES.
For large tears or repairs to seams it is recommended that the paddleboard 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 at: info@walkerbay.com
DEFLATION
1. To deflate the board, remove the valve cap from the valve in the board.
2. Release air by pushing the valve stem in and turning clockwise. The valve should lock in
the depressed position allowing the board to deflate completely.
CLEANING
After use, rinse with fresh water and wash away any sand and debris.
NOTICE
Do not clean with oily or abrasive substances or chemicals.
Do not use products that could be harmful to PVC.
Do not discharge cleaning products or chemicals into waterways.
Some suntan lotions can discolor PVC fabric.
STORAGE
Clean the board before storing.
Make sure the skeg does not bend when you store your board in your backpack.
Dry board before storing to prevent accumulation of mould.
Store in a cool and dry place.
NOTICE
Do not store board in a place where it may come in contact with sharp or abrasive objects.
FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
For folding instructions see Attachment/Insert: FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not transport the board on an automobile roof rack. This could result in damage to
the board or a hazardous driving situation.
Do not tow behind a boat. This craft is not designed for towing behind a boat. Towing
behind a boat could result in injury or damage to the craft.
TRANSPORTATION & TOWING
To transport with an automobile deflate the board and transport it inside the trunk or boot
of the automobile.
LARGE REPAIRS TO SKIN & SEAMS
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