LimpsAlong
02-25-2010, 09:01
Does anyone understand the instructions for the thermarest repair kit? I've got a Prolite 3 and cannot for the life of me make heads or tails of them. Here they are... and ,no, i've not left anything out or copied and pasted wrong.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MATTRESS REPAIRFrom the three methods below, select the best method of repair based on your style of mattress. Read through all instructions completely before attempting a repair.
What You Will Need to Repair Your Therm-a-Rest® Mattress
A Therm-a-Rest Mattress Repair Kit
A way to mark the leak (marker or tape)
Scissors (optional for trimming cover patches)
Locating Leaks If the leak is not obvious, inflate the mattress as firmly as possible by mouth. Folding the mattress in half to increase the air pressure, immerse the mattress in water or rub soapy water on the surface. Small, escaping bubbles will indicate the puncture. Rinse area of all soap before proceeding.
Repairing Your Mattress
1. Clean repair area. Lay your mattress on a flat surface with valve open. Using an included alcohol swab, thoroughly clean a generous area around the repair. Allow to dry completely.
2. Follow these instructions for repairing NeoAir™ and Trail™ mattresses with smooth urethane surfaces:
a. Remove release paper from one self-adhesive cover patch.
b. With the sticky side of the patch facing down, center over the hole and gently press the center with your thumb. Using your thumb, press the patch down firmly, from the center outward, until the entire patch is stuck to the fabric. If the patch wrinkles, gently pull it up and push back down. Air bubbles can be purged by working towards the edge (away from you) with back of fingernail.
c. Using the palm of your hand firmly push on the patch until it is evenly adhered.
3. Follow these instructions for all other Therm-a-Rest mattresses with textured surfaces except LuxuryCamp™ and LuxuryMap™ mattresses:
a. Cut a square area around one glue dot with both sides of the protective film still attached.
b. Peel the white side of the film away from the glue dot. Center the Glue Dot over the repair area with the clear side of the film up and the Glue Dot down.
c. Pushing on the clear film, use your thumb to push the Glue Dot into the repair area as firmly as you can. (The Glue Dots are extremely sticky. Try not to touch them directly.) If the repair area is larger than one Glue Dot, overlap as many Glue Dots as needed to fill the repair area.
d. After thoroughly working the Glue Dot into the repair, slowly remove the release film, trying not to peel up the Glue Dot.
e. Continue to steps (A) through (C) for NeoAir™ and Trail™ mattresses.
4. Follow these instructions for LuxuryCamp™ and LuxuryMap™ mattresses:
a. Boil approximately 500ml of water and add HotBond pouch, allowing it to heat for approximately three minutes. (In the unlikely event that the packet leaks into your pan, HotBond is designed to turn into a harmless and rubbery mass that can easily be removed. There are no solvents or harmful by-products.)
b. Select a patch, ensuring that it will cover the hole and extend beyond it by at least .5 in. (1.25 cm) in all directions.
c. Carefully remove HotBond from boiling water with a spoon and allow to cool for a few seconds before handling it.
NOTE: HotBond will cool and harden quickly once removed from hot water. You have about one minute to apply it at 20°F (-6°C), less time in cooler temperatures.
d. Tear pouch and apply a drop of HotBond directly on the puncture or edge of a tear. Using the supplied applicator (or similar item) thoroughly work the HotBond into the fabric, completely covering and sealing any holes. Your goal is to achieve a thin, even layer of HotBond that allows the cover patch to extend at least 1/4 in. (1-2cm) beyond it. For larger holes, add more HotBond as necessary. Some may require two pouches. Discard any remaining HotBond as it cannot be reused.
e. Peel away backing from patch, center over the repair and gently lay over repair area, extending beyond the HotBond by at least 1/4 in.
f. Press patch firmly with palm of hand to assure the best adhesion.
g. After resting undisturbed for approximately 10 minutes, your mattress is ready to use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MATTRESS REPAIRFrom the three methods below, select the best method of repair based on your style of mattress. Read through all instructions completely before attempting a repair.
What You Will Need to Repair Your Therm-a-Rest® Mattress
A Therm-a-Rest Mattress Repair Kit
A way to mark the leak (marker or tape)
Scissors (optional for trimming cover patches)
Locating Leaks If the leak is not obvious, inflate the mattress as firmly as possible by mouth. Folding the mattress in half to increase the air pressure, immerse the mattress in water or rub soapy water on the surface. Small, escaping bubbles will indicate the puncture. Rinse area of all soap before proceeding.
Repairing Your Mattress
1. Clean repair area. Lay your mattress on a flat surface with valve open. Using an included alcohol swab, thoroughly clean a generous area around the repair. Allow to dry completely.
2. Follow these instructions for repairing NeoAir™ and Trail™ mattresses with smooth urethane surfaces:
a. Remove release paper from one self-adhesive cover patch.
b. With the sticky side of the patch facing down, center over the hole and gently press the center with your thumb. Using your thumb, press the patch down firmly, from the center outward, until the entire patch is stuck to the fabric. If the patch wrinkles, gently pull it up and push back down. Air bubbles can be purged by working towards the edge (away from you) with back of fingernail.
c. Using the palm of your hand firmly push on the patch until it is evenly adhered.
3. Follow these instructions for all other Therm-a-Rest mattresses with textured surfaces except LuxuryCamp™ and LuxuryMap™ mattresses:
a. Cut a square area around one glue dot with both sides of the protective film still attached.
b. Peel the white side of the film away from the glue dot. Center the Glue Dot over the repair area with the clear side of the film up and the Glue Dot down.
c. Pushing on the clear film, use your thumb to push the Glue Dot into the repair area as firmly as you can. (The Glue Dots are extremely sticky. Try not to touch them directly.) If the repair area is larger than one Glue Dot, overlap as many Glue Dots as needed to fill the repair area.
d. After thoroughly working the Glue Dot into the repair, slowly remove the release film, trying not to peel up the Glue Dot.
e. Continue to steps (A) through (C) for NeoAir™ and Trail™ mattresses.
4. Follow these instructions for LuxuryCamp™ and LuxuryMap™ mattresses:
a. Boil approximately 500ml of water and add HotBond pouch, allowing it to heat for approximately three minutes. (In the unlikely event that the packet leaks into your pan, HotBond is designed to turn into a harmless and rubbery mass that can easily be removed. There are no solvents or harmful by-products.)
b. Select a patch, ensuring that it will cover the hole and extend beyond it by at least .5 in. (1.25 cm) in all directions.
c. Carefully remove HotBond from boiling water with a spoon and allow to cool for a few seconds before handling it.
NOTE: HotBond will cool and harden quickly once removed from hot water. You have about one minute to apply it at 20°F (-6°C), less time in cooler temperatures.
d. Tear pouch and apply a drop of HotBond directly on the puncture or edge of a tear. Using the supplied applicator (or similar item) thoroughly work the HotBond into the fabric, completely covering and sealing any holes. Your goal is to achieve a thin, even layer of HotBond that allows the cover patch to extend at least 1/4 in. (1-2cm) beyond it. For larger holes, add more HotBond as necessary. Some may require two pouches. Discard any remaining HotBond as it cannot be reused.
e. Peel away backing from patch, center over the repair and gently lay over repair area, extending beyond the HotBond by at least 1/4 in.
f. Press patch firmly with palm of hand to assure the best adhesion.
g. After resting undisturbed for approximately 10 minutes, your mattress is ready to use.