How does it inflate? I screwed the screwy side of the metal attachment into the pump. I inserted the pin side into the disc. Pumped. No joy
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First - pump functionality: pump the pump by itself - does air come out? Perhaps you didn't push the pump pin far enough into the disc? Push it further in and try again.
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Yep that is how it should be done. Maybe you didn't push the pin in far enough. Make sure the threaded end in screwed tightly into the metal pump, and the needle goes into the inflation site. Try pushing it in further to the Cushion. It should work. Otherwise maybe the pump is defective. Good luck!
1296866
Actually, mine was already inflated enough for my daughter to sit on and have it wiggle. But you insert the pump with the metal tip and it should inflate.
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The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will... » Read More The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. « Show Less
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First - pump functionality: pump the pump by itself - does air come out?Perhaps you didn't push the pump pin far enough into the disc? Push it further in and try again.
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Did you insert it into the white hole/valve thing? maybe you need to insert it just a bit further. Otherwise sounds like you did everything right. Maybe your pump is bad, try another. Good luck!
508786
I tried and it does not pump air. That's strange because I had a different model previously which was able to inflate both water and air. That model didn't have the handle and the tying tool, like this Kaos model. It's strange because they look pretty much the same. Too bad it didn't have all in one.
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"Do you have to do something special for the gauge to work?"Yep. You do have to do something special. Return the pump. I'm assuming that air is actually getting into the tube?
930749
There is a small plastic piece that holds the air in. To inflate you can use a handheld pump, like the kind if you were inflating a pool float. The pump is not included with this ball.
1614107
The inflating hose is attached inside the housing of the air inflator. I am not sure how it is attached inside. I am guessing it my be threaded into the compressor. It has worked fine the few times I have used it. Much quicker inflating tires on our automobiles than the compressor I had prior to this one. It was a little smaller, but also worked from a 12 volt lighter.
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So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.
299741
The pump that came with this thing is awful, I ordered a regular standard hand air pump, you pull that little white plug out of the ball completely, and insert the pump into the hole, when you're done, just pop the plug back in.
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When u r blowing into the little plug thingys, kind of squeeze it at the same time. It took me a couple of tries to get the hang of it, but it inflates pretty quick once you do. there are 3 plugs, one for the sides, one for the bottom, and one for the horn thing that sticks up. Hope this helps.
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I would first start by double checking the condition of the Pumping unit before attempting any use. 1. Disassemble the Pump assembly where the magnetic fins spin. You should be able to remove the magnetic/plastic fanblade assembly. There is either a metal/plastic stick with two rubber tips used to help dampen any vibrations. If the pump wasn't taken care of, or "ran dry" for too long, the magnetic fan assembly may have warped making disassembly more difficult. 2. if all goes well, and you can in fact pull the pump's magnetic fan assembly out, or can freely spin it within the pump housing assembly, then you can try priming the unit by filling the canister. (do this outside or where overflow water will be caught) 3. I have just over filled my unit, and while waiting for the pump to start sucking in water, I've closed the "Out" hose valve. applied generous pumping of the prime button, then reopened the Out hose valve. This creates suction thus if no water is coming into the "In" hose valve you may have a obstruction. Make sure the canister is full of water before starting it up, made a huge difference in how long I waited for the water to begin flowing. The top half of the pump assembly itself needs to have some water in it, because to me, it seems like it doesn't do jack squat unless there is water in it. I'm not a major fan of the Cascade series pumps, but when it comes to customer service the manufacture I contacted directly helped me out in a pinch. There is a science to the Priming aspect of getting the unit going. I've noticed leaving the "Out" valve at the half off position, while priming, this helps pressure build up as the "In" hose begins to fill with water. The sudden opening of the "Out" valve causes the built up pressure to pull enough of that collected water in the "In" hose to make it to the pump assembly, and voila. it freaking starts working. ..after 30 minutes of trying"
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I had a plug-in pump, and it was still a pain. I think you need some kind of pump. Are you sure there wasn't one in the box? If not, contact the seller and and ask them to send it.
151230
The pump body is not brass. It is of some form of hard plastic. The threading oneither side is of brass.I.Tucker
1312653
I had the same problem too. I used my air compressor and just stuck the end in the hole and stuck a rag around in the hole to clog it. It took me about 30 min. to get the thing inflated,but I finally got it.Hope this helps you out.
1561289
Honestly I powered through and pumped it manually ... but obviously you can get and inflating pump whether those big manual ones which push through more air or an electric one and it should do the same job as long as the needle can fit in the hole.
74096
It does pump both ways, as you can notice there are 2 holes at the buttom that's because of the dual action inflation method, you can test it with a balloon, also make sure your pump valve setup is correct, otherwise there could be air leaks, taking longer to inflate, also please notice that any Mini Pump takes more time to inflate than a Floor Pump, however the Cyclokraft Mini Bike Pump performs better than other mini pumps
527560
Use an air mattress pump or an inflatable boat pump. After fully inflated this devise works great. No need to poke a hole anywhere. There has to be sufficient pressure on the valve in order to open it.
1367631
Ours came inflated to the correct pressure. You can pump it up with a standard inflating needle and pump.
1418971
I have no problem with my unit. Are you moving around a lot when it is inflating? That will abort it. Also do you have the owners manual. It may help.