20CT HELIUM CYLINDER
- Lift cylinder out of box by handles.
- Eye protection should be worn for all following steps.
- Locate the supplied nozzle which can be found in the bag attached to the cylinder. Then, screw the nozzle down clockwise until fully tightened onto the valve base.
- When filling balloons, do not put your face directly over the filling nozzle.
- Hold balloon with both hands. Stretch the opening to slide balloon neck onto nozzle.
- Pinch balloon neck and bend the nozzle gently to release helium.
- Fill balloon with helium to size specified on packaging. Do not overinflate.
- To remove balloon, pinch at the tip of the nozzle and slide off at neck.
- Please do not allow your helium-filled balloons to get out of your reach. Tie a knot at balloon neck and attach ribbon or string.
- If you have remaining helium in the cylinder, carefully remove nozzle counterclockwise and attach the supplied dust cap to the valve. Store cylinder in original box, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
- When cylinder is empty, see recycling and disposal instructions.
Inflating tips
Inflate balloons 1-2 hours before your party starts for best results.
The number of balloons you can inflate depends on the size and shape of the balloon you chose to create. Do not over-inflate balloons.
Float Time Chart**
Reference the below chart for how long each balloon type will continue to float when inflated with helium. On average, you can inflate more 9ʺ latex balloons with each cylinder than larger foil balloons. However, foil balloons will float longer.
| Balloon type/size | Average Float Time |
|---|---|
 9" Latex |
6-8 hours |
 11" Latex |
12 hours |
 18" Foil |
1 week |
**Balloon inflation figures are based on indoor estimates at room temperature. Altitude, temperature, atmospheric pressure and humidity will affect float time and balloon size.
Recycling + Disposal
Ensure the safe and proper disposal of your Helium Balloon Cylinder by following these instructions.
Consult your local municipality or waste removal service to determine if disposable helium cylinder recycling is available. Bring your empty helium cylinder to a well-ventilated area.
- To confirm that the cylinder is empty, screw the tilt nozzle down clockwise onto the cylinder valve and press the nozzle horizontally to release all the helium. Make sure all helium is released. If you hear or feel helium being released, continue to hold until you do not feel any pressure or hear any sound from the nozzle.
- When the cylinder is empty, unscrew the nozzle anti-clockwise to remove.
- On the balloon cylinder near the blowout valve write “EMPTY” in bold text with a permanent marker, so that it is clearly visible. Please take the empty cylinder to a household recycling center or civic amenity site, or if permissible, leave with curb side recycling.
- If the recycling center, or curb side collection requires the blowout valve to be open to confirm that the cylinder is empty, take the following steps. The use of eye protection is advisable for this process. Locate the blowout valve on the shoulder of the balloon cylinder. Using a slotted (flat head) screwdriver, position the head in the depression at the edge of the ring, then, taking a mallet or hammer, tap the handle of the screwdriver lightly but firmly. Repeat in multiple places around the ring edge, until the metal ring covering the blowout valve is punctured.
- The punctured ring may be sharp. To avoid injury, use needle-nose or a similar type of pliers to pry the ring away from the helium cylinder, and place it in the trash.
- In addition to writing the word “EMPTY” in permanent marker, draw a circle around the punctured blowout valve.
NOTE: If recycling options are not available to you, please follow instructions 1 through 6 above, and place the disposable helium cylinder in your household trash.
Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
Children under 8 years old can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision is required when operating this helium cylinder. Keep uninflated balloons away from children, and discard any broken balloons immediately.
Additional warnings associated with the UNIQUE™ Helium Balloon Cylinder can be found here.