How to Install a Chimney Balloon
- Open package and unroll your chimney balloon
- Remove small black rubber hose from chimney balloon handle and attach inflation tube in its place.
- Blow a little into balloon to so as to slightly inflate balloon.
- Place balloon in the location you require (the chimney flue)it to be when fully inflated.
- Blow into inflation tube until you start to feel resistance. Continue until the balloon is firm to touch.
- Close tap to ensure that the balloon is airtight.
- Check that balloon is firmly secure by gently pushing handle into balloon to ensure that it does not move.
- Remove inflation tube and store for future use or leave hanging down your chimney to remind you that the chimney balloon is installed.
- Alternatively place the red sign that comes in the pack near your fireplace to remind you the balloon has been installed.
- Check it every few months to ensure it is still firm. If it has deflated a bit open catch and blow it up again.
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