Inflatable Instructions

Setup

  1. Inspect Location. Find a location that is safe for your inflatable. Select an area which is at least 6’ larger than the inflatable base. Please inspect the area to make sure it is away from slopes, phone lines, tree branches, roots, rocks, or other objects that may be unsafe for inflatable operation or may cause damage to your inflatable.

  2. In order to avoid damaging underground utility facility while driving stakes, contact utility companies for any underground lines.

  3. Always use a ground cover to cut down on wear and scuffs on the bottom of your inflatable. Place your ground cover in the middle over the site. Leave enough space in the front for easy access at any time.

  4. Find the nearest electrical outlet. Use more extension cords when needed to ensure the cord is out of the traffic path.

  5. Unload the inflatable on the back part of your ground cover, with the air tube located to the rear of the location. Unfold the inflatable on the ground cover.

  6. If set on grass, use stakes to hold your inflatable in place. If set on hard ground, use sandbags to make the inflatable stable.

  7. Stake the inflatable or tie the sandbags to the inflatable before inflating (As shown in anchoring picture). Be sure the stake heads are away from the inflatable to avoid damaging the inflatable while hammering (Check with local insurance company for any specific requirements on how to secure the inflatable).

  8. Locate the blower on a flat and dry surface in an area away from the pathway. Connect the fan cone to the air tube, tie tight with the strap. Adjust the blower’s position to let the air tube straighten. If the inflatable unit has two tubes, use the one that is most convenient, and causes the least obstruction. Fold over the unused tube, secure it with the strap.

  9. Plug the blower power cord into the GFI (Ground Fault Protected Circuit) extension, and then plug the GFI extension into the extension cord. Plug the extension cord into the power source. Check the GFI to ensure operation.

  10. Turn the blower on. Observe the inflation of the inflatable as it rises.

  11. Check the air tubes to make certain there is no large air leakage. Do not place fingers or hands into the fan intake or outlet when the fan is in operation. Do not allow any children or adults in the rear of the ride or near the electric blower at any time. Check for any rips, holes, or damaged seams when the inflatable is fully inflated.

Operation

  1. The minimum number of operators on an inflatable bouncer is one (1). Operators’ supervision is required at all times while inflatable is in use and the person who is overseeing the inflatable must be at least 16 years of age.

  2. The inflatable should not be operated if wind exceeds 25 mph or in rain, snow, or lightning conditions.

  3. All extension cords and straps should be placed in such a manner that no one can trip on them. Also, no electrical cords should run through puddles or near a pool.

  4. The operator should let the riders be aware of the Posted Warning Sign on the side of the inflatable.

  5. All riders must remove shoes, eyeglasses, and any other hard or sharp object in their hair or on their clothing. No food, drink, gum, pets, or silly string is permitted inside inflatable and no hanging on the inflatable.

  6. Flips, piling on, wrestling, bouncing against side, bouncing on steps, bouncing on slide, grabbing net, climbing on walls or bouncing too close to each must be prohibited.

  7. Be sure children are not holding the netting or leaning on the side walls. The netted windows can be a problem if children are permitted to hold the netting while jumping.

  8. Maximum number of riders of each group that should play in the bouncer at one time is:
    For 13X13 bouncers, 8 children aged eight and under or 5 to 6 children aged nine to twelve and/or a Maximum weight of 800 lbs.
    For 15X15 bouncer, 10 children aged eight and under or 6 to 8 children aged nine to twelve and/or a Maximum weight of 1000 lbs.
    For the slide, a maximum of 2 children or adults weighing under 200 lbs. each person at each time. The maximum recommended weight per passenger is 250 lbs. for all inflatable units.

  9. Operators should check frequently to make sure all buckles on the fans and tie-downs are attached properly and in place.

  10. Divide children by age and give each group their own time to bounce, jump, or slide. Never let children under 3 years old to jump with older children at same time.

  11. If the inflatable is deflated accidentally (i.e., power outage), have all children exit orderly through the door, or emergency roof/ceiling release, or alternate exit. Do not panic, you have time to get everyone out safely!

  12. When closing, please open and unzip all air vents and then proceed to roll up and strap with ratchet straps. If you put it away wet (due to unforeseen rain), notify us so we can dry it to prevent mold or mildew.