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Inflation Instructions for Gilbert Netballs
Tuesday, July 1, 2008By Netball SA
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Step 1 - MOISTEN THE NEEDLE
Needles will heat up during inflation, this heat can damage the bladder. Moistening the needle will prevent this damage
STEP 2 - OPEN OUT FOLDED NETBALL
It is very important to ensure the needle of the pump does not pierce the baldder
STEP 3 - INFLATE TO 70% THEN REST THE BALL FOR 24 HOURS
Inflate to 70% of capacity, wait 24 hours and then fully inflate using the pounds per square inch (PSI) recommendation below. The bladder has been folded whilst being shipped to its final destination, so it is best to slowly reintroduce the baldder to its fully inflated state
STEP 4 - INFLATE TO 8 - 10 PSI
Correct inflation pressure depends on the surafce the netball will be played on. GILBERT recommends 9.5 PSI on wooden sprung floors, to give good combination of bounce from the floor and feel in the hand. Please test the pressure on the actual surface to make sure, as all surfaces are different
STEP 5 - DO NOT OVER INFLATE
Over inflating will over stretch the bladder and stitches of the netball. It can also potentially burst the bladder or split the stitching. You should not be able to see the stitches between the panels after inflation
STEP 6 - STORE IN AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Step 1 - MOISTEN THE NEEDLE
Needles will heat up during inflation, this heat can damage the bladder. Moistening the needle will prevent this damage
STEP 2 - OPEN OUT FOLDED NETBALL
It is very important to ensure the needle of the pump does not pierce the baldder
STEP 3 - INFLATE TO 70% THEN REST THE BALL FOR 24 HOURS
Inflate to 70% of capacity, wait 24 hours and then fully inflate using the pounds per square inch (PSI) recommendation below. The bladder has been folded whilst being shipped to its final destination, so it is best to slowly reintroduce the baldder to its fully inflated state
STEP 4 - INFLATE TO 8 - 10 PSI
Correct inflation pressure depends on the surafce the netball will be played on. GILBERT recommends 9.5 PSI on wooden sprung floors, to give good combination of bounce from the floor and feel in the hand. Please test the pressure on the actual surface to make sure, as all surfaces are different
STEP 5 - DO NOT OVER INFLATE
Over inflating will over stretch the bladder and stitches of the netball. It can also potentially burst the bladder or split the stitching. You should not be able to see the stitches between the panels after inflation
STEP 6 - STORE IN AMBIENT CONDITIONS
GILBERT netballs will perform better if stored in ambient conditions than if they are kept in a colder environment
STEP 7 - CLEAN
Cleaning your GILBERT netball is not essential but it will help you attain the optimal surface condition. To clean the ball, use a soft cloth and warm water with a mild detergent
STEP 8 - CHECK THE BALL PRESSURE BEFORE GAME TIME
STEP 7 - CLEAN
Cleaning your GILBERT netball is not essential but it will help you attain the optimal surface condition. To clean the ball, use a soft cloth and warm water with a mild detergent
STEP 8 - CHECK THE BALL PRESSURE BEFORE GAME TIME
Checking if the ball pressure is correct before the game will ensure optimal performance. GILBERT netball bladders will take a little time to find their shape and comfortable inflation pressure, so it can also be helpful to train with the ball before it is used for a match
STEP 9 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR GILBERT NETBALL
Never kick or sit on your GILBERT netball, it will cause the ball to go out of shape, could split the stitching or burst the bladder
STEP 10 - THANKS FOR CHOOSING GILBERT, HAVE A GREAT GAME!
STEP 9 - TAKE CARE OF YOUR GILBERT NETBALL
Never kick or sit on your GILBERT netball, it will cause the ball to go out of shape, could split the stitching or burst the bladder
STEP 10 - THANKS FOR CHOOSING GILBERT, HAVE A GREAT GAME!
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