Locate the inflation valve on the inflatables. Pull the valve out of the locked position so that it extends out of the iinflatables and remove the plug.  The valve has a self closing lock valve (slit/opening) located inside and at the base of the valve.  This lock valve needs to be "pinched" open for inflation to occur.  The lock valve is usually located opposite the hing that attaches the plug.

To inflate by mouth, pinch the lower portion of the valve while blowing air in.  Keep in mind that the large size inflatables hold a large amount of air and will take some time and effort to inflate by mouth.  WARNING:  Do not overfill.  Fill until just firm.  Too much air could cause the seams to fail and rupture.

To inflate by air pump, insert the small nozzle attachment into the valve and attempt to lodge the tip of the nozzle in the lock valve and the base of the valve.  This will allow air to flow freely into the inflatables.  In some cases it may be necessary to pinch the lock valve while holding the nozzle in place to allow air to flow freely into the inflatables.  WARNING:  Do not overfill.  Fill until just firm.  Too much air can cause the seams to fail and rupture.

WARNING: If using an air compressor or compressed air of any kind, fill the inflatables slowly - Do not overfill.  Fill until just firm.  Too much air can cause the seams to fail and rupture.

How do I deflate an inflatable product
It is highly recommended that you use one of the following methods to deflated our inflatable products:

1).  Use a pump -  most low-pressure pumps allow you to attach the adapters to the air intake and use the pump to deflate our inflatables .  This will pull the air out of the inflatables very effectively and allow you to deflate it completely without putting pressure on the seams.  Close valve for storage and refold.

2).  Use the deflation sticks included with the patch kit.  Insert one of the sticks into the lock valve at the base of the inflation valve.  Once in place with air escaping the valve, lay the inflatables flat and let it sit for several minutes.  During this time, most of the air will escape.  Gently apply pressure to the form by folding it towards the valve to remove remaining air.  Close valve for storage and refold.

Maintenance
- Do not try to remove every last wrinkle from the product because this could cause over-inflation.Most of tiny fold wrinkles on mannequin could be removed in few hours when you blowing up the mannequin. The other wrinkles could not be removed because of the specialty of inflatables. Please do not try to inflate more air to eliminate the fold wrinkles.

- After inflation, press the valve into the stem so that it is flat with the surface,do not pull the valve stem.

- Avoid contact with sharp or hot objects which could puncture the product.