ONNIT HYDROCORE BAG User manual

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HYDROCORE MANUAL
GET TO KNOW YOUR HYDROCORE BAG
Thank you for purchasing the Onnit HydroCore
Bag! We hope you find it to be as versatile and
fun as we do. To ensure you get the longest use
out of your bag, and to maintain your safety
when using it, follow the directions on these
pages.

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HYDROCORE MANUAL
STEP 2.
Steady the bag with one hand as you
direct the flow of water into the valve.
Allow the water to fill the bag to the
desired level. If you’re new to using the
bag, fill it one-quarter of the way up. (If
you have a scale handy, you can weigh the
bag on the scale; one-quarter filled weighs
about 10 pounds.) Advanced bag users
can add more water, filling the bag to the
halfway point (about 20 pounds). The bag
can be filled to 35 pounds total, but a load
that heavy will be too much to perform
most exercises. For the greatest variety of
uses, fill thebag ¼ to ½ full.
STEP 3.
Once the bag is filled to the desired
water level, you need to pump air into
the bag to make it firm. Place the nozzle
attachment on the valve and turn it so it
locks in place. Put your mouth on the nozzle
and press downward on it as you blow air
into the bag. After you blow a breath into
the bag, release your downward pressure
to prevent air from escaping the valve.
Repeat the process to blow the bag up until
it’s firm. Before you close the valve with
the cap, press the bag a few times to make
sure no air escapes it.
STEP 4.
Replace the cap on the valve and twist it
clockwise to close. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
EXERCISE WITH THE BAG UNTIL THE
VALVE IS SAFELY CLOSED.
STEP 1.
Place the bag in a large sink or bathtub,
or on the ground outside near a water
source. Locate the valve on the front of
the bag, on the left-hand side (under
the Onnit logo), and unscrew the cap by
turning counter-clockwise.
STEP 3.
Turn the bag upside down and drain the
water. Gently press the air out of the bag
(this will also help the water drain). To
deflate the bag completely, turn the bag
face up, fold it in half so the horn ends of
the bag line up, and lightly press down on
the bag until all the air has been released.
STEP 2.
Push the plunger in the center of the
valve downward while twisting clockwise.
This will open the valve.
STEP 1.
Place the bag in a large sink or bathtub,
or on the ground in an area that allows
for proper drainage. Locate the valve on
the front of the bag, on the left-hand side
(under the Onnit logo), and unscrew the
cap by turning counter-clockwise.
How To Fill Your HydroCore Bag
How To Empty Your HydroCore Bag

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The HydroCore Bag comes equipped
with two sets of handles. There is one pair
of rubber handles on the outside of the
rounded curve in the center of the bag,
and there are also two rope handles that
can attach and detach to the horn ends of
the bag.
Beginners should use the rubber handles,
which allow you to hold the bag in a tray
position (in front of the chest, bag parallel
to the floor) or rack position (bag held
at shoulder level). To perform dynamic
movements such as the pendulum or spin,
attach the rope handles.
To attach the rope handles, simply loop
one rope around the metal ring on the
bottom of the bag’s horn end, and run the
rubber stopper ball through the center of
the loop. Pull the ball to tighten the loop
around the metal ring. Repeat on the
other side.
Using The Handles
- If you plan on keeping the bag filled
for a prolonged period (several months),
the water inside may become cloudy. To
prevent this, add 1/4 cup of plain white
vinegar per every gallon of water you
use in the bag. The natural acidity of the
vinegar will help neutralize the alkalinity
in the water, assisting in the prevention of
water discoloration.
- If you plan on keeping the bag filled
for a prolonged period (several months),
the water inside may become cloudy. To
prevent this, add a small amount of bleach
or baking soda and vinegar to the water
after you’ve filled the bag. This should
kill any bacteria that might affect the
appearance of the water.
- If you want a record of exactly how much
water is in the bag before you empty it, lay
the bag flat and mark the water level with
a marker or pencil on the outside of the
bag. The next time you fill the bag, you’ll
know exactly how much to fill it to get the
same amount of resistance.
- When performing pushups on the bag,
or placing one foot or hand on it, do so
with the bag’s logo and valve facing up.
- When not in use, store the bag in a cool,
dry place, out of direct sunlight.
- Store a filled HydroCore Bag away from
extreme heat or cold to avoid melting the
plastic or freezing the water.
- While the HydroCore Bag is designed
to be thrown and used as a base of
support, avoid slamming it into the
ground forcefully. DO NOT hit it with a
sledgehammer (as you would a rubber
tire) or drag it over rough terrain. If you
throw the bag, do so on an exercise mat,
soft grass, or sand to reduce the impact.
Before using your bag in an unfamiliar
area or outdoors, inspect your
surroundings for nails, broken glass, or
other sharp objects that may tear or
puncture the bag. Failure to follow these
directions may result in damage to the
bag and leakage.
Maintenance Tips