Many of our customers have asked if the duct balloons need to hoisted into position prior to inflating them. While hoisting them into position will help expedite the installation process, most duct balloons can be maneuvered into place during inflation by using the grab handles. If the balloon becomes wedged into an undesirable position during the installation process, it can be easily repositioned without fully deflating it. This can be accomplished by turning off the blower for a few seconds. As the balloon starts to soften, it can then be moved into the desired position. Once it’s relocated correctly, turn the blower back on to secure it in  place.   

All of the duct balloons are supplied with a high pressure blower. Most of them will right themselves upward with some assistance by the installers during inflation. All of the duct balloons come with lifting rings sewn into the corners that can be used as an attachment point to raise them into position. Typically, only very tall duct balloons that are over 20’ in height are required to be hoisted in place prior to inflation.    

This short two minute real time video shows how easily a 10’ wide x 19’ high duct balloon can be set on the floor of the duct work and be guided upwards until it reaches full inflation.

All duct balloons are provide with one or two deflation zippers (depending on their size) which provide a quick method of deflating them so they can be quickly removed from the duct work.  

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