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A setup, session, and maintenance guide for customers using our soft-shell systems in home and commercial wellness settings.<\/span><\/p>\n Most first-time setup problems happen before the chamber inflates. Your compressor pulls ambient air from the room, pressurizes it, and feeds it into the chamber. If that ambient air is stale, warm, or humid, user comfort may drop and your compressor may work harder than necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n Floor space:<\/b> 7 ft \u00d7 5 ft clear area around the inflated chamber. Not just the footprint \u2014 you need room to move around it during maintenance and cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n Ventilation:<\/b> At least one window or active ventilation source. A closed bedroom with the door shut is not adequate. The compressor needs continuous fresh air intake, and the chamber exhausts air back into the room.<\/span><\/p>\n Flooring:<\/b> Hard and level. Carpet creates micro-unevenness that can add stress to seams over repeated pressurization cycles. If carpet is your only option, lay down a rigid foam mat as a base layer.<\/span><\/p>\n Compressor placement:<\/b> Minimum 18 inches from any wall, on a hard flat surface. It needs airflow on all sides for cooling. A simple plywood board on carpet works.<\/span><\/p>\n Temperature:<\/b> 65\u201375\u00b0F. Above 78\u00b0F, interior chamber temperatures can climb quickly and shorten sessions due to discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n For Wellness Studio Operators:<\/b> Your room HVAC system matters more than many operators expect. We have seen commercial locations go through compressor intake filters much faster in rooms with poor air circulation and dust-heavy air. A standalone HEPA filter placed near the compressor can help reduce dust load in higher-use spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n This takes about 90 seconds once it’s habit. Skipping it increases the chance of avoidable equipment issues.<\/span><\/p>\n Pressurization is the phase where most user discomfort occurs, and nearly all of it is ear-related. The sensation is similar to descending in an airplane.<\/span><\/p>\nKey Takeaways from Our Product Team<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Before You Pressurize Anything<\/b><\/h1>\n
Room Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\n
Hard minimums \u2014 not suggestions:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Session \u2014 Step by Step<\/b><\/h1>\n
Pre-Session Checklist (Every Time, Not Just the First Time)<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Pressurization Phase (5\u201310 Minutes)<\/b><\/h2>\n
Equalization techniques that may help:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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