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Repairs
For Minor Holes or Tears:
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Remove the inner bladder from the cover.
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Inflate the tube and locate the leak by spraying the tube with
soapy water. Bubbles will appear where there is a leak.
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Determine the hole size and cut a circular patch ½ - 1 inch
wider than the hole.
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Remove air from the tube and dry tube completely where the
patch is to be applied.
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Peel off paper back from patch, apply repair patch to area and
work out any air bubbles from beneath the patch.
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Apply weight to the patched area for one hour before re-
inflating.
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Put the bladder back into the cover.
NOTE: Ensure the outer edge seam of the bladder is aligned
with the cover seam and is spread out evenly within the cover.
A misaligned cover can cause distortion and less than optimal
performance of the tube.
