Use and maintenance of self inflating sleeping pads

　　* How do I find the location of the broken hole on my self inflating sleeping pads?

　　 1. Blow the self inflatable mats with your mouth to make it as hard as possible, and then close the valve immediately.

　　2. Then fold the self inflatable mats in half or three and press it with your body weight, such as kneeling on it. (This will significantly increase the pressure of the internal air)

　　3. Moisten the self inflatable mats with water or a mild detergent solution (409 cleaner is better because it does not cause soap residue). The place where small bubbles appear indicates that there are small holes.

　　 4. Determine the clerical position of the hole and mark it with a ballpoint pen or pencil.

　　* After determining the location of the small hole, how do I repair the self inflating sleeping pads?

　　 1. Use a mild detergent to clean the area around the small hole. Wash and dry thoroughly.

　　2. Roll the self inflatable mats to deflate it; close the valve. (Now the self inflatable mats is inhaling air through the small hole)

　　3. Use a little urethane (non-Thermoset) tape to stick to the small hole. Since the self inflatable mats is shrinking, the tape will be sucked tightly by the small hole to seal it.

　　 4. If you can, let it stay for 24 hours to dry the tape.

         5. Check your repair! The simple way is to roll up the self inflatable mats and close the valve. Put the rolled self inflatable mats on a flat surface and leave it for 24 hours (if it unfolds by itself during this time, it is clear that you There are other breakages)

　　* How do I repair a big hole or torn self inflating sleeping pads?

　　 1. First, clean and dry the surface around the damaged

　　 2. Use Therm-a-Rest patch tool

　　3. Or cut a piece of waterproof nylon fabric and stick it on the outside of the patch with adhesive. Follow the label instructions of the adhesive.

　　* How can I protect my self inflating sleeping pads from damage?

　　 1. Don't let the self inflatable mats near sparks or flames

　　 2. Do not put the hot pot on the self inflatable mats, high temperature will damage the fabric, foam and their bonding.

　　3. Do not put the inflated self inflatable mats in the car in hot weather. Overheating will cause the self inflatable mats to burst.

　　 4. Do not use a high-pressure air pump to pressurize the self inflatable mats.

　　 5. Do not contaminate the self inflatable mats with chlorine or pesticides, as these will damage the coating of the fabric.

　　 6. Do not expose the self inflatable mats to direct sunlight for a long time, ultraviolet rays will gradually damage the fabric coating.

　　7. Keep your pets away from your self inflatable mats. Dogs like to bite valves, and cats like to grind their paws on these cushions.

　　* Does blowing into the self inflatable mats affect use in cold or high altitude areas?

　　 In fact, this is very helpful. By adding gas in the self inflatable mats, you can increase the temperature. In the extreme temperature, the inflation speed will be slightly reduced. Prolonged breathing air inflation over several weeks may cause some humidity increase.

　　*How to store the self inflatable mats when not in use?

　　 When storing the self inflatable mats, you should lay it flat, open the valve, and know that the inflation is complete. Closing the valve and rolling up the self inflatable mats storage affects the reinflation speed, and long-term storage in the storage bag will cause mold.

　　* How to clean the self inflatable mats?

Soap, water, and a soft brush are best. After washing the cushion, keep it inflated and dry before storing.