How does one inflate it? What is a deluxe Boston valve and what is it's purpose? How is it used?
947552
The easiest way is to use a compressor if you have one. Next best, a vacuum if it has an option to use as a blower.
2121536
You simply open the valve by turning it and it allows air in. Once it airs up close the valve. When deflating open valve roll up pillow and close valve when done.
1743619
I use mine for this, and it is great to be able to increase the firmness by just opening the valve. For me the valve is able to hold whatever pressure I set, and the self inflating feature is excellent. Mine is 2.5 years old, and I am very happy with it.
947553
Perhaps my favorite feature is its ease to inflate and deflate. It has two air valves, a conventional one and the Boston valve which fits well to a power inflator. Removing the cap on the valve quickly deflates.
1744921
So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
1367631
Ours came inflated to the correct pressure. You can pump it up with a standard inflating needle and pump.
488671
Tom, I am not familiar with a Boston valve. I used a plastic tube,(approx. 4" long and about 1/2" dia.) that I think already had a pontoon inflation adapter on one end, plus the second widest adapter that came with the pump. I made an airtight seal with plumbers tape around the base of the second widest adapter and connected the other end of the plastic tube to it. I was able to fill the pontoons without any problems. It took about 5 minutes per Colorado XT pontoon to fill them up with air. Again, I think this plastic tube came with the Colorado XT.
1350851
I use a handheld, portable air mattress pump. It's fast, easy to maneuver to the different valves, and small enough to take along.
190997
It's a standard valve stem (Schrader valve, I believe it's called) connector used on auto wheels. You can fill it with any tire inflator that is connected a source of compressed air. It's located on the brass assembly that connect the hose, air control valve, and gauge to the tank.
46823
Unless you have a pump with a gauge, you just have to feel for "Firmness" when inflating. If I am not mistaken, the valves are 1-way, only allowing air to go in, then there is a dump valve to deflate.
1517343
By pushing down on the black tube on the front which is also used to inflate the vest. You can inflate or deflate as neede
2050830
Yes, there is a large valve on the bed for deflating. I think it can be used to inflate the bed with an external means of inflation.
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there is only one tube on it. one end goes into the pump and the other end in whatever you are inflating. the two holes on the top are where the excess air release from so the pressure isn't too much on the pump.
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One is for air going into the bellow and the other is for the air coming out of the bellow. this is so you can inflate or deflate using the bellow foot pump, its also how the air gets into the pump to inflate the inflatable. Can be used to deflate although using to deflate is easier by just removing the valve on an air-mattress/tube.
1914342
The air pump is built into the bed, just plug it in and it inflates quickly, it also comes with a great storage bag, fits nicely into a closet. I am thrilled with mine, perfect for sleepovers.
902622
I just inflate it with an air compressor. If you have a bike tire pump this would also work but may take a little longer
733942
This comes with an air gauge that can be used to deflate - pushing the button on the side of the gauge releases air. Another option is an automatic deflator .. Staun Tire Deflators