fig1 illustrates a wired diagram of the inflatable funnel . the inflatable funnel ( 101 ) is connected to the tube ( 102 ). there can be any number of tubes ( 102 ) connected to the inflatable funnel ( 101 ). there &# 39 ; s a valve ( 103 ) which is connected to the inflatable funnel ( 101 ). there &# 39 ; s also a plug ( 104 ) which can be connected to the valve ( 103 ) and an optional one at the end of the tube ( s ) ( 102 ). the inflatable funnel ( 101 ) is comprises of many inflatable pockets ( 105 , 106 , 107 , 108 109 ), when combined together , they create the inflatable funnel ( 101 ). these same inflatable pockets ( 106 , 107 , 108 & amp ; 109 ) deflate and are the pieces which make the inflatable funnel ( 101 ) collapse for storage . when fully assembled , you should have a complete inflatable funnel ( fig3 ). the funnel and its components are made of vinyl and can vary in size . fig2 illustrates the inflatable funnel . the funnel is inflated through ( 203 ). during the inflation , through the valve ( 203 ), parts ( 201 ) and ( 202 ) are filled with air pressurizing areas ( 201 and 202 ), refer to fig1 for more details . in order to prevent the air from leaking out of the valve ( 203 ), a plug ( 204 ) is inserted in to the valve ( 203 ). deflating the funnel is done through the valve ( 203 ). the un - pressurized parts / areas are discussed in more detail in fig1 . fig3 illustrates a flow diagram of the inflatable funnel . the inflatable funnel must be unfolded in order to used . in order to do so you should unravel / unfold ( 306 , 305 , 304 and 302 ). after unraveling / unfolding , remove plug ( 309 ) from the valve ( 303 ) and fill the funnel with air , through the valve ( 303 ). air should pressurize / inflate ( 301 and 302 ), ( 304 , 305 , 306 , 307 and 308 ) will not be inflated . make sure the plug ( 309 ) is inserted into the valve ( 303 ) to keep air in sections ( 301 and 302 ). remove the plug ( 310 ) from the end of the tube ( 307 ). once pressurized , liquid , particles or fluid can be poured in to the inflatable funnel , which will travel through sections ( 308 , 304 , 305 , 306 and 307 ). to stop flow of liquid , particles or fluid , fold in half section ( 304 or 305 or 306 ) or use the plug ( 310 ). when you are done with the inflatable funnel , squeeze the valve ( 303 ) to un - pressurized the funnel ( 301 and 302 ). you can proceed to fold up the funnel by folding sections ( 306 , 305 , 304 and 302 ) together . steps to inflate the funnel are as follows : refer to fig2 , remove plug ( 204 ) from valve ( 203 ); blow air into valve ( 203 ) until air fills up in areas ( 201 and 202 ); insert plug ( 204 ) back into valve ( 203 ). steps to deflate the funnel are as follows : refer to fig2 , remove plug ( 204 ) from valve ( 203 ); squeeze areas ( 201 and 202 ); air will exit valve ( 203 ). at this point , leave plug ( 204 ) out of the valve ( 203 ) or insert the plug ( 204 ) back into the valve ( 203 ). steps to fold away / store the inflatable funnel are as follows : refer to fig2 and 3 , remove plug ( 204 ) from valve ( 203 ). squeeze areas ( 201 and 202 ). air will exit valve ( 203 ). at this point leave plug ( 204 ) out of the valve ( 203 ) or insert the plug ( 204 ) back into the valve ( 203 ). flatten , fold and store .