13RepairsFor Minor Holes or Tears: Remove the inner bladder from the cover. Inflate the product and locate the leak by spraying orwiping the tube with mild soapy water. Determine the hole size and cut a patch 1/2-1 inches widerthan the diameter of the hole. Make sure all corners of thepatch are rounded. Deflate the product and clean the patch and area aroundthe hole with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS ON THEGLUE CONTAINER. Apply glue to the patch and the area around the hole. Letthe glue dry until it is tacky to the touch (approximately 2-3minutes). Lay the product on a flat, hard surface and apply the patchusing a dull, hard tool like a wooden spoon or roller.Working from the center to the outer edge, rub out any airbubbles between the patch and the product. Let the patch dry for 24 hours before attempting to inflatethe product. Put the bladder back into the cover.NOTE: Ensure the seams of the bladder are aligned with thecover seams and the bladder is dispersed evenly within thecover. A misaligned cover can cause distortion and lessthan optimal performance of the tube.If you are unable to repair the vinyl bladder, replacementbladders are available for purchase by calling RAVE Sports,Inc. at 1-800-659-0790.