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Repairs
For Minor Holes or Tears:
Remove the inner bladder from the cover.
Inflate the product and locate the leak by spraying or
wiping the tube with mild soapy water.
Determine the hole size and cut a patch 1/2-1 inches wider
than the diameter of the hole. Make sure all corners of the
patch are rounded.
Deflate the product and clean the patch and area around
the hole with rubbing alcohol. Let dry.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ON THE
GLUE CONTAINER.
Apply glue to the patch and the area around the hole. Let
the glue dry until it is tacky to the touch (approximately 2-3
minutes).
Lay the product on a flat, hard surface and apply the patch
using a dull, hard tool like a wooden spoon or roller.
Working from the center to the outer edge, rub out any air
bubbles between the patch and the product.
Let the patch dry for 24 hours before attempting to inflate
the product.
Put the bladder back into the cover.
NOTE: Ensure the seams of the bladder are aligned with the
cover seams and the bladder is dispersed evenly within the
cover. A misaligned cover can cause distortion and less
than optimal performance of the tube.
If you are unable to repair the vinyl bladder, replacement
bladders are available for purchase by calling RAVE Sports,
Inc. at 1-800-659-0790.
