Basic directions
(Click here for instructions on using the ULTRA HI-FLOAT pint.)
 How to use SUPER HI-FLOAT or ULTRA HI-FLOAT to increase float life:
For a 96 oz. bottle attach the dip tube to the bottom of the pump as shown in Fig. 1. The nipple on the bottom of the pump fits inside the end of the dip tube. For a 24 oz. bottle do not use the dip tube.
Place the pump on the bottle and tighen the threaded cap.
Prime the pump by holding a cup under the outlet nozzle and pumping until HI-FLOAT begins to come out of the pump. During the first few strokes no liquid will come out.
The plastic bag included with the pump contains a set of restriction clips. These clips control the amount of HI-FLOAT discharged. Select the correct clip using the table below. (Note: If you are using a helium/air mixture to inflate the balloon, click here.)
| Clip Sizes |
| Balloon Size |
ULTRA HI-FLOAT |
SUPER HI-FLOAT |
| 9 inches |
black |
not recommended |
11 inches w/
60/40 inflator |
black |
not recommended |
| 11 inches |
white |
blue |
| 14 inches |
2 strokes white |
yellow |
| 16 inches |
yellow |
green |
| 24 inches |
2 strokes blue |
2 strokes yellow |
| 30 inches |
3 strokes yellow |
3 strokes green |
| 36 inches |
4 strokes yellow |
4 strokes green |
| 40 inches |
5 strokes yellow |
5 strokes green |
| 48 inches |
3/4 cup (add through funnel) |
1 cup (add through funnel) |
| 60 inches |
1 1/2 cup (add through funnel) |
2 cups (add through funnel) |
 Slide the balloon onto the pump outlet to as far as it will go in order to inject the HI-FLOAT deep inside the balloon as shown in Figure 2. The end of the pump nozzle should be in the bulb of the balloon. Depress the pump plunger as far as it will go. Remove the balloon from the pump. Pinch the neck of the balloon as you remove it to clean off the nozzle and keep HI-FLOAT out of the stem of the balloon.
 Make sure the pump returns to the full upright position after each stroke. If necessary, lift up on the cap before treating the next balloon. Gently rub the balloon a couple of times as shown in Figure 3 to spread the liquid over the inside surface. While rubbing, hold the balloon opening elevated to allow air to escape and to prevent liquid from entering the stem of the balloon.
 Inflate the balloon in the usual manner and hand tie. We recommend rotating your helium nozzle downwards as shown in Figure 4 to reduce splatter and help keep the liquid out of the balloon stem . A key to minimizing mess when using HI-FLOAT is to keep it out of the balloon stem where it can leak on to the hands when tying.
When the balloon is first inflated it should float up straight but it will not be very buoyant until the HI-FLOAT dries which takes a couple of hours. After drying, the balloon will have nearly as much upward pull as an untreated balloon. If the balloon does not float, or leans to one side when first inflated, see Troubleshooting Guide.
With a little practice you should be able to treat balloons neatly and quickly.
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