Aqua Marina LAXO Guide De L'utilisateur page 14

LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
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A leaking valve is rare, but if you do find a leak, turn to after-sales service center for a
replacement valve. To locate a leak, we recommend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle,
spray around the valve. If you see bubbles forming, check your valve seating and base and
be sure the valve insert is screwed tight. If the kayak is losing air and all the valves are good,
it probably has a small puncture.
Small punctures can be repaired easily and permanently. Spray soap water around the kayak
until air bubbles become visible and mark the position of the leak.
1. Punctures less than 1/8"in size can be repaired simply without a patch. Deflate your
board, then clean and dry the area to be repaired. Apply a small drop of glue to cover the
puncture, and let it dry 12 hours.
2. Cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by
approximately 1.5cm (1/2"), and round off the edges.
3. Apply glue to the under side of the patch and around the area to be repaired. Too much
glue will interfere with a proper repair.
4. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then start at one corner and work
outward, carefully apply the patch to the repair area using very firm pressure. Rub the
entire patch area and the edges of the patch using very firm pressure. Allow to cure for at
least 12 hours before inflating and using.
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