I can not seem to get the pump to hook up to deflate the bed - inflation is simple and easy deflation is a nightmare -how do you deflate it
186496
I had the same issue and it took a while to figure it out. Since we use it rarely we don't recall how we finally did it. If I recall correctly, the pump mechanism really does not let the air out. I think we took the mechanism off the mattress. You'll have to experiment with it.
186497
You can use the pump to suck the air out, but not very effectively. If you remove the plug completely, it might not be airtight when you refill it again. Mine leaked after that.
186498
I'm sure there must be a better way, but I used a bit of pressure and the inflation pump to open up the valve and then just squeezed the air out of the mattress.
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.
1517342
At the end of the tube you blew in to inflate it--there is a valve you push in --this will allow the air to come out and therefore deflate the vest. Great vest!
876611
There is no pump. I have yet to inflate it because of this. It will take too long with a foot pump, although there are 3 separate sections. Will have to get a motorized pump to make this work.
1296869
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!
56302
No means of deflation. I have a pressure guage for that task. Watch the included guage to know when to turn off the pump. It isn't easy to read but does work well.
1914339
Unpack it carefully when you first receive it. Make a note on how it was folded so that you can easily fit it back into the box for the most efficient storage size. Unfortunately I didn't do this and had to figure out how to fold it up after using it.As it is deflating with the pump, tuck the sides in between the top and bottom layers. Once it is totally deflated and flat, fold it lengthwise so that it is only one-fourth as wide. The pump is very thick so you have to figure out how now to fold it so that most of the mattress material is not over the pump, otherwise it won't fit back into the box. I've only done it once so far but it did fit back into the box. Unpack it carefully when you first receive it. Make a note on how it was folded so that you can easily fit it back into the box for the most efficient storage size. Unfortunately I didn't do this and had to figure out how to fold it up after using it.As it is deflating with the pump, tuck the sides in between the top and bottom layers. Once it is totally deflated and flat, fold it lengthwise so that it is only one-fourth as wide. The pump is very thick so you have to figure out how now to fold it so that most of the mattress material is not over the pump, otherwise it won't fit... » Read More Unpack it carefully when you first receive it. Make a note on how it was folded so that you can easily fit it back into the box for the most efficient storage size. Unfortunately I didn't do this and had to figure out how to fold it up after using it.As it is deflating with the pump, tuck the sides in between the top and bottom layers. Once it is totally deflated and flat, fold it lengthwise so that it is only one-fourth as wide. The pump is very thick so you have to figure out how now to fold it so that most of the mattress material is not over the pump, otherwise it won't fit back into the box. I've only done it once so far but it did fit back into the box. « Show Less
40703
I used an air mattress pump I already had because it inflates really fast. It worked on this and blew it up in less than a minute. Pretty much any standard pump should work.
772305
As far as I know, the pump only inflates, but the bed is easy to deflate without one.
439254
Hi: You really don't need a pump to inflate this ball. I blew it up with the little stick that comes with it and my mouth. I do this once in a while because the ball loses a bit of air and gets soft; so I just insert the little stick and blow through my mouth. It's really simple. I hope this helped!!.
2050830
Yes, there is a large valve on the bed for deflating. I think it can be used to inflate the bed with an external means of inflation.
1238230
I imagine you can. It has standard openings for inflation. I use a battery powered pump which has a few different nozzles; one fits. Unlike the New England Patriots' footballs, my mattress has had no trouble with deflation. :-)
521565
I used a pump that came with my exercise ball. Otherwise its the gas station...no way I could blow this up :) Still inflated though.
435911
It is simple. Just unscrew pump handle while pushing down on it. Then fill with liquid being careful not to fill above the mark for maximum fill. Good luck.
1190976
Yes, no problem after you deflate it. I have found it's best to remove the bed linens also. Make sure the valve cap is in the closed position but not locked.
772301
The pump does not deflate the bed. However, there is a large opening for deflating and it only takes a few minutes.
1810834
The pump is built into the bed. You just push a button on an attached controller to inflate or deflate and you can choose how much air to let in, for firmness control.