Use two part hypalon adhesives found at your local marine store.
Before you begin, make sure you are working in a well ventilated area, climate controlled to at
least 70 degrees. It is advised that you wear protective gloves when working with the
chemicals.
After you have completed the repair to the tube, it must sit undisturbed for at least 24 hours.
When making a repair, do not inflate tube to maximum capacity. It is recommended that the
tube be semi-soft for all repairs.
REPAIRING HOLES IN THE TUBE:
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Cut patch larger than the area to be repaired. Round the corners of the patch. Use the
patches enclosed with your trampoline or call the service center to receive new patch
material.
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Place patch over the area to be repaired, outline with a pen and masking tape outline.
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Buff side to be adhered with light sand paper (side to be adhered will make a dust when
buffed) Buff area within masking tape to be repaired. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GO DOWN
TO THE CLOTH FIBERS IN MATERIAL.
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With clean paper towel wipe patch with toluene. Using a clean paper towel, wipe area on
the tube to be repaired.
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Place one thin coat of glue on patch and one thin coat of glue on tube. WAIT 5 minutes.
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Repeat step 5, waiting 5 minutes.
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Remove masking tape, and place patch on area glued.
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With dull instrument, starting at the center, gently smooth the patch in place, paying atten-
tion to all corners and sides of patch.
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Clean all over glue with toluene. Allow product to sit in climate controlled area for 24 to 48
hours. DO NOT rush the drying process.
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Inflate the tube and check for leaks.
REPAIRING LEAKS IN SEAM AREAS:
If seam is leaking it is strongly suggested that you send your tube to a professional inflatable
boat repair company for repairs. You can find a repair station by looking in the yellow pages
or on the internet (yahoo yellow pages) under inflatable boats. Most dealers of AVON or
ZODIAC boats or white water rafts will have the ability to repair this tube.
TIP: If you try to repair a small break in the seam, use the instructions above, and be sure you
allow for the contour of the tube when letting the area dry. It is sometimes necessary to glue
and set a section, and after it is dry, moving on to the next section along the contour.
