| ■ Use a marker pen lo identify Ihe punclure. Now dry and clean the inner lube using a soft cloth and deflate it again, ■ If the hole is on a seam just use boat glue and allow drying for about 20 minutes, ■ If the hole is on a flat surface of the inner tube use a patch cut from the clear plastic supplied to repair the puncture, and allow to dry for about 20 minutes, • Check the repair by inflating the inner tube and leaving it for a few minutes, • Using the flying line you attach to the valve, pull the inner tube gently back into the strut making sure it is not twisted in any way, • Pass the valve back through the hole in the strut, detach the flying line and fit the valve cap back on, ■ Fit the velcro strap back onto the valve and close the end of the strut. • Reconnect single inflation devices and use necklaces to hold the valves., Nb: Inflate slowly and tap on the batten pocket to help the inner tube re-position itself correctly. Leading edge The same technique is used to repair the leading edge, with a few minor differences: ■ You must attach a flying line to both ends of the inner tube ■ The inner tube is removed via an access zip in the centre of the leading edge. Repair the puncture in exactly the same way. When reintroducing the inner tube, be extremely careful not to twist it, as this will lead to problems when inflating the leading edge. It is a good idea to coat the inner tube with talcum powder before reintroducing it into the leading edge pocket to help it slide in smoothly. Note: if the puncture is too large to repair or the repaired tube is not holding air, you will need to order a new inner tube from your local dealer. |