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LEAK DETECTION AND REPAIR
Your new inflatable stand-up paddle board is made from a durable double stitch PVC. If a tear or puncture
does occur, PVC is very easy to repair. Repairs are easily done with your included patch kit. Read the fol-
lowing paragraphs for leak detection and repair tips.
Air Leak Detection :
If the board is losing air pressure, not caused by colder temperatures, check the board for leaks, starting
with the valves. A leaking valve is rare, but if you do find a leak, you can contact our After Sales Service.
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 you
continue to have problems it's probably time to order a new valve. Replacement of the whole valve can be
done with a simple tool that comes with the replacement valve.
If the board is losing air and all the valves are good, it probably has a small puncture. Small punctures can
be repaired easily and permanently. Spray around the board until air bubbles become visible and mark the
position of the leak. If you do not find air bubbles, inflate the board to maximum air pressure and try to listen
to find the leak. If you can narrow the area down, return with a spray bottle to identify the source of the leak.
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 for 12 hours.
Small Repairs:
Your board comes with a repair kit as standard accessory. If you no longer have your repair kit, you can
order a new one from your dealer.
• After having identified the leak, cut a piece of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged
area by approximately 1.5cm (1/2"), and round off the edges.
• 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. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then place patch
on the damaged area.
• Use a weight to apply 6-11kgs.(3-5 lbs.) of pressure for 12 hours.
• After patch has dried, apply glue around the edges for a complete seal (dry for 4 hours).
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