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STORAGE
If you're planning on leaving your iKayak outside, keep it raised off the
ground and covered so it is not exposed to sunlight, rain, leaves, yard
debris, insects, rhodents, etc.
The best way to extend the life of your Beacon is to store it in a location
away from direct sunlight such as a garage or storage shed.
Other factors to avoid are areas where rodents are present and areas
of excessive high or low temperatures such as attics or steel buildings.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your Beacon iKayak has lost pressure, it does not necessarily mean
there is a leak. If it is inflated during the heat of the day and the tem-
perature drops during the night it will be softer in the morning. Or, if
launching in very cold water, the air inside may condense and cause a
loss of pressure. In either of these cases, use the included hand pump
to add air to all chambers that aren't firm. If temperature is not a factor
and your boat is losing air pressure, it's time to look for a leak.
First, visually inspect the boat and look for any damage that could have
caused a puncture and may help you locate the leak. Look on the
bottom and the top of the boat. While you are inspecting, listen for any
air leaks.
Make sure your valves are screwed in properly. The valve in the floor
comes with a valve wrench (included in your repair kit). If the floor is
losing air, try tightening the valve with the valve wrench (see below),
then add air and listen for leaks. The 2-way valves on the side cham-
bers need to be threaded correctly and screwed in reasonably tight. Do
not over tighten! Once they are properly seated, add air and listen for
air leaks.
If your boat is still leaking, the next step is to use soapy water to locate
the leak. We recommend finding a clean, flat location where you can
remove the leaky chamber and find the location of the leak. The floor
of the iKayak is easy to remove without too much work. If your leak is
in the floor, remove the floor from the boat, re-inflate and apply soapy
water. Once you see bubbles, you have found your leak.
It is not likely that your boat will develop a leak in the side chambers as
they are protected by the durable cover. If one of your side chambers
does develop a leak, access the side chamber from the zipper in the
cover and remove it from the cover. Inflate and insert the valve, then
apply soapy water and look for the bubbles. If you have a leak in the
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