Naiccy Toys ( GuangZhou) CO.,Ltd uses a high quality "inflatable boat valve" on our banana boats and water trampolines. This valve can be used with most power inflators or the foot pump that is supplied with every banana boat.
To open the valve, simply pushdown the yellow-topped needle spring and turn to the right while in the down position. The needle spring will stay down and the valve will be open. You can then simply butt any power inflator or Shop Vac up to this opening and fill the trampoline or banana until firm. Once it is firm, quickly remove the inflator and push down the needle spring and turn to the left - it will pop back up to the closed position.
How much air is the right amount? In general, the banana boat or water trampoline is full when it is very firm. An adult should be able to sit on the tube and only sink a couple of inches. Banana boats need to be full of air and properly maintained for long product life. In order to properly inflate and maintain tubes, you must have the proper equipment.
Pumps: Banana boats and water trampoline do not require high-pressure pumps; they are low-pressure high volume products. If you could measure the pressure in a fully inflated tube, it would be around 2 -3 PSI. For Water Trampoline owners, the MAGIC AIR DELUXE 110/220v VOLT is a fast and efficient way to fill your trampoline tube. You can also use a shop vac on reverse. For banana boat users, the MAGIC AIR 12 volt will provide ample power to fill your banana boat and is available with ether alligator clips to connect to your boat or car battery or with a plug that fits into your boats cigarette lighter.