How do you remove the caps so you can use a shop vac to inflate? Thanks! (There are no instructions in the box)
814388
I was able to use a narrow shop vac attachment using the caps just if using the included battery pump.
917341
You would have to have a vacuum with a blower function. Many shop-vac style vacuums have this, but regular floor sweepers often don't. If you do have one that has a blower function then you could probably duct tape the nose cone that comes with the air pump to the vacuum hose. The cone is removable and makes a roughly air tight connection to the inflation hole.
797076
To inflate, you merely open the air valve, and the cushion inflates automatically. Once it is inflated, you close the valve. There is no need to blow air in to the valve. To let the air out, open the valve and then roll up the cushion to squeeze out the air. Then, close the valve.
1185413
No you do not. However a pump or leaf blower is highly recommended. It would take for ever to inflate them manually
1350852
I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.
2149624
You just give the black cap a light twist and a tug and it should come off, sometimes it can get a little stuck on there, so you just gotta tug a little harder, it is pretty hard to hurt the tube so you don't have to worry bout that.
726701
These are NEARLY impossible to inflate. But if you pinch the valves on one side, either with VERY strong fingers or pliers, you can make enough of a slit to blow air in. And it will stay inflated. NOT easily done, though! It's a "Confidence-building system" designed to build confidence for anyone strong and patient enough to inflate iT!
1411450
I saw your answer on unclogging a tube inside, but how do you get the back and sides off? I removed screws and plastic caps, but can't remove the cover. By the way: one unit leaks, but I have another that has been working perfectly for 2 years.
1314904
I've never had a need to do that so I can't comment. It does not appear that is the case. I purchased a separate gun for inflating so I wouldn't need to replace the tip.
794055
Yeah just like the other users said. Pull out the stopper and squeeze the air out. You have to squeeze the valve stem a little bit to open it up.
744848
What we wound up doing was use duct tape to secure the little plastic tip (that came with the useless little pump) to the air compressor we use to inflate our bicycle tires. I love the BOSU and use it daily but it is a pain to find a way to inflate it! My only complaint!
1297413
It's easier and less costly to ship deflated. These are easy to inflate. We used our shop vac to inflate it.
1668473
It is like filling an air mattress. The best way to fill is with a shop vac or electric inflator due to size.
1012349
there should be a black, round gadget in the middle of each bag (not sure if there is one on the roll up travel bags). lift the tab to remove the cover, put the hose of your vacuum cleaner directly over the disk, turn on your vacuum and it will do the rest. When bag is flat, remove vacuum hose and replace the cap.
917339
if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
1152467
Typically you can just stick your hose into your water source and pull the handle backwards and forwards until the water comes out. If that doesnt work you can get some water in the tube and blow the water into the pumps housing. This helps actually get water into the body of the pump if it wont pickup the water from its source. You have to understand that you need to allow your water source to not be sealed up otherwise your container of water will create a vacum as you are pumping something out and do not introduce air. If your water source is sealed it will need venting to stop the vacum. I used mine as a portable beer pump. Cheers
1810084
A valve stem tool would be handy. It is best to remove the valve core, squeeze in the amount of Slime you want, replace the core and re-inflate. That way the Slime goes in faster and the core won't get as gummed up.