How To Inflate Tank With Helium - Balloon Time

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Inflate with Helium

How to Use Our Helium Tanks

• Mini
• Medium & Jumbo

Mini

Before first use, remove plastic tab and ring by pulling the tab all the way around the cap. Once detached, remove the cap.

Place balloon on black nozzle. Hold in place.

Gently tilt the nozzle to release helium. Inflate until balloon is an egg shape.

Pull off balloon and pinch. Tie the balloon and add ribbon.

After use, replace cap and store in a cool, dry place.

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To open, rotate green valve 4 full turns, counterclockwise.

Place balloon on black nozzle; hold in place.

Gently press down near end of nozzle to release helium.

Tie off the balloon and add ribbon.

After use, close green valve tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Average Float Time

For best results inflate balloons

1-2 hours before event

Latex

5-7 hours

Average float time

Foil

2-3 days

Average float time

Altitude, high temperature and humidity will affect balloon performance.

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Latex

Fill balloons to an egg shape, not a light bulb.

Tie the ribbon between the knot and the end of the balloon.

Foil

Insert one end of a straw into the balloon and the other onto the nozzle. Push down on nozzle to inflate.

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How to Use the Mini Helium Tank

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