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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/canoe 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/canoe 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 kayak/canoe, 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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