The package didn’t contain instructions. The way the pump works is a bit awkward and, for a while, I really wasn’t sure it was working. Search online looking for air bed manufacturer. Closest I came to helpful advice was.
What I did: took off the cap and valve from the pump and pumped using my bare foot making sure I was covering the hole with my foot while pressing the pump and letting air in while lifting my foot. Because the sponge pump sends the air in other parts of the mattress, it’s hard to see that the mattress is in fact being inflated. There are two other valves on the mattress but they seem not to be useful. It might have taken me less time blowing the airbed with my mouth, especially given the time I spent looking for instructions. After all, I’m a longtime sax player and a lifetime non-smoker. My lungs are working properly.
To be honest, I did feel rather silly being unsure as to how this inflator worked. And I’m not completely reassured. Even a single diagram without any word would have been quite useful.
Now, we need to find out how long this will last as a mattress. Hadn’t noticed the comments on the Target.com site saying how this airbed may deflate after just a few uses. The box does include a small puncture repair kit. Let’s hope it won’t be needed under normal conditions.
