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Operation & Maintenance Manual
Repair of Inflatables
If the inflatable becomes torn or punctured: -
Find the puncture, large tears and holes will be easy to find, smaller pin holes
may be less obvious and can be found using soapy water and a paint brush or
sponge. The leaking pinhole will produce soap bubbles quite readily.
If puncture/tear is within 1” of a seam, contact Safequip or SIT for technical
advice.
Make sure that the surrounding area is clean and dry, preferably 24 hours before
starting the repair work.
Prepare a patch from the repair material provided, at least 50mm larger in all
directions than the area of damage.
Thoroughly rub down the surrounding area and the back of the patch with the
medium abrasive paper provided.
Apply a thin layer of adhesive to both surfaces and allow to dry completely (20 –
30 minutes).
Apply a second coat and when almost dry place the prepared surfaces in contact
and press together firmly, rubbing down with a smooth hard object such as the
back of a spoon or a narrow roller. Rub from the centre, outwards, making sure
to remove all air bubbles.
Leave for at least 24 hours before use.
Clean off any excess adhesive around the patch, as this will tend to go brown with
exposure to sunlight.
