Do I need to pull the air tube out further to inflate? Won't pop up- even when I gripped with pliers. Any instruction would help. Thanks.
1600690
Yes. The air tube is really in there. Don't pull it straight out, but tilt it on an angle and it will pop out. Sometimes I need to put baby powder on the area around it as the plastic sticks together.
1600691
Hm. I had a bike place inflate it last summer and it stayed pretty inflated all winter. I just squeezed the hole where the air goes in and blew into it and it filled up again.
1600692
My air tube popped out easy to blow it up. I use the air mattress pump now much easier and that might work if yours is defective. Or send it back.
702026
You need to use a pump made for air mattresses. Amazon sells them for around $20, maybe less. Be sure to use a pump that (1) has multiple valve adapters, particularly one that is long and skinny--sort of like a needle, but NOT a needle; and (2) has a "reverse" feature that will allow you to suck the air out using the same adapter. Trying to get the air out of the mattress by putting you weight on it and squeezing open the valve will take forever. As far as a bicycle pump is concerned, I have seen (I think I actually own one) some adapters that might work, but bike pumps don't have the ability to pull the air out like most air mattress pumps do. You need to use a pump made for air mattresses. Amazon sells them for around $20, maybe less. Be sure to use a pump that (1) has multiple valve adapters, particularly one that is long and skinny--sort of like a needle, but NOT a needle; and (2) has a "reverse" feature that will allow you to suck the air out using the same adapter. Trying to get the air out of the mattress by putting you weight on it and squeezing open the valve will take forever. As far as a bicycle pump is concerned, I have seen (I think I actually own one) some adapters that might work, but bike pumps don't have... » Read More You need to use a pump made for air mattresses. Amazon sells them for around $20, maybe less. Be sure to use a pump that (1) has multiple valve adapters, particularly one that is long and skinny--sort of like a needle, but NOT a needle; and (2) has a "reverse" feature that will allow you to suck the air out using the same adapter. Trying to get the air out of the mattress by putting you weight on it and squeezing open the valve will take forever. As far as a bicycle pump is concerned, I have seen (I think I actually own one) some adapters that might work, but bike pumps don't have the ability to pull the air out like most air mattress pumps do. « Show Less
907647
I had mine blown up for about 5 weeks at one point. Seems there is some amount of stretch that will happen as it is first used. Meaning I did re-inflate it a couple of times early on, but at some point it appeared to stabilize and no longer require more air. Thats all I know, YMMV
794057
You have to squeeze the base of the inflation valve you used to inflate the collar and press down on it. When you were blowing it up, you should have had to squeeze the inflation nozzle for it to inflate easier as well.
2248178
As the others have said, it's a bite valve that has to be squeezed (quite vigorously) at the bottom to inflate or let the air out. I'm sure there's a more difficult valve out there... I just don't know where it is!
328239
Loosen the valve and do nothing else. It will self-inflate. If you want it to be even fuller, you can blow into the opened valve. When it inflated to your liking, close the valve. To deflate, open the valve and roll it up tightly. Then close the valve to keep it deflated. I carry mine in my purse rolled up and deflated. It takes up little room this way.
358954
In the center of the valve where you inflate the tube, there should be a little pin. If you use a sturdy piece of plastic, or a tool used for removing tire from bikes to change out bike tubes, you can empty the air from the tube quite easily. Just make sure to hold the valve steady so that you don't cause any damage to the tube.
176818
I just plugged it in and turned the dial to inflate. You don't need to inflate it until it feels stiff. I put one knee on it, and if I can barely the floor, it's perfect (for me anyway). I've had mine for two months. It replaced an older one that died after 5 or 6 years.
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.
663094
I tried to inflate it with an air compressor i usually use for tires & it worked a little but the hose was not the same size as the inflation valve so I could not get a good seal going on & ended up finishing blowing the thing up the old fashioned way (with my own hot air) while making a mental note to purchase an air pump made for air mattresses. I. Have 2 of these air mattresses & they have held up very well through several camping trips & sleepovers with kids jumping on them.
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.
1511949
On the unit I purchased, there is an push/pull capped air valve there an external pump can be used. The stem on this valve is about 1/2" in diameter. My unit has a internal pump....so I assume if this pump fails, or I am in an area without electricity, then I can inflate the mattress through the air valve with an external pump.
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.
527560
Use an air mattress pump or an inflatable boat pump. After fully inflated this devise works great. No need to poke a hole anywhere. There has to be sufficient pressure on the valve in order to open it.
178428
Hello, I have a release valve pressure gauge on my unit. When I press to button air is released into the tire. I read the new pressure and decide if the ire needs more air or not. If air is not being released try pressing the small valve at the stem? If air does not come out then you have a problem with the hose connector. Hope that helps. The unit has work fine for me.
1589818
I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
1614107
The inflating hose is attached inside the housing of the air inflator. I am not sure how it is attached inside. I am guessing it my be threaded into the compressor. It has worked fine the few times I have used it. Much quicker inflating tires on our automobiles than the compressor I had prior to this one. It was a little smaller, but also worked from a 12 volt lighter.