REMOVABLE SKEG
Any use of an air compressor may result in poor performance or damage to the kayak,
and automatically voids all warranties. If you leave your kayak exposed to the hot sun,
check the pressure and deate it slightly. Otherwise the kayak may become over inated
and stretch the material.
The ambient temperature aects the tube’s internal pressure :
a variation of 1°C / 1.8° F causes a variation of the pressure in the tube of
+/- 4 mBar (0.06psi).
WARNING
Included with the Solstice kayak is a removable n. The
base is pre-attached to the kayak and the n is secured
with a recessed screw & nut. The removable n can be
installed using a coin or screwdriver. This can be done
with the kayak inated or deated. It is recommended to
inate it rst. Insert the front hook on the n in the base,
push back and down. With the n aligned properly,
install hex nut and screw, tighten using a coin or
screwdriver. BEFORE ASSEMBLY AFTER ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS / INFLATION / DEFLATION
1. Find a at area and make sure that the area you have selected to set up the kayak is completely free of
stones, sticks, sharp objects or other foreign debris.
2. Carefully unfold the kayak, spreading out the tubes to make them as smooth as possible.
a. Caution: do not drag the kayak across the ground as it may tear
it or cause other damage. Solstice is not responsible for
damage caused to kayak due to mishandling or failure to follow
these instructions.
3. Inate your kayak with pump (#19125AC) from Solstice or any pump
designed for inatable boats with a Halkey - Roberts valve.
a. Caution: Do not use high-pressure air compressors.
4. Valve Operation: Reference Figure 1-A (Right)
a. INFLATION
Unscrew the valve cap (1). Push button (2) in and turn approximately 90 degrees so it is in the“out” position.
Insert the pump hose end piece and inate it until you reach the required pressure.
After ination tighten all the valve caps (clockwise). Only the valve cap(s) can ensure nal air tightness.
b. DEFLATION
To release air from the side tubes and bottom oor tube, remove the valve cap(1) and push button(2) in
and turn approximately 90 degrees so it is in the“in”position.
5. MAX. AIR PRESSURE:
a. Side Tubes: 0.25 bar / 3.60 psi (=250 mbar ).
b. Bottom / Floor Chamber: 0.50 bar / 7.25 psi (=500 mbar ).
c. Warning: Do not over inate.
6. Ination Sequence: Reference Figure 1-B (Right)
a. Inate side tubes 1st and oor chamber last
(1) Valve Cap
(2) Button
(3) Valve Base
Figure 1-A
Figure 1-B
CLOSED OPEN
DRAIN VALVE
Your kayak has been designed with a drain system locat-
ed on the underside of the kayak in the rear. It consists of
a valve base and valve insert, for those of you who would
like to use the kayak in calm waters to maximize comfort
and dryness, screw the valve insert onto its base.
Unscrew the valve insert from the valve base so that your
kayak is self-bailing, which is optimal for whitewater
conditions. Please keep the valve insert in another place,
like the small bag of the seat, separately to well drain.
ADJUSTABLE SEATS
Your kayak is supplied with adjustable seats, that feature
comfortable high backrests. The seats are held in place
by the hook and loop fastener strips on the underside
and by webbing straps on the sides of the backrest.
Place the seat(s) into the kayak, matching the position of
the hook and loop fastener strips on the floor. Attach the
webbing straps from the sides of the backrest to the D-
rings located inside the kayak, on the side walls/
chambers. Tighten the straps as needed for proper back
support. You can choose the seat position for one or two
persons. Please see illustration:
PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLED
1 PERSON
2 PERSON
FRONT REAR
