Safety Instructions for the use of Bouncy Castle equipment

It is the responsibility of the person who is hiring this inflatable to ensure that all possible steps are taken to avoid injury or damage to the Inflatable.

Please be aware of the following rules for safe use of the equipment.

The units are designed for use by children of up to 65kgs (10 Stones). The Junior 8’ x 11’ unit is for use by children of 6 years of age and below, all other units are for use by children of 15 years of age and below. See paragraph 8 below.
No food, drinks or chewing gum to be allowed on or near the Inflatable. This will avoid choking and any mess within the inflatable.
All shoes, glasses, jewellery, badges, sharp objects, key-rings, metal studded clothing or any other similar items MUST be removed before using this Inflatable.
No face paints, party poppers, coloured streamers or silly string to be used either on or near the Inflatable.
No smoking or barbeques near the Inflatable.
Climbing, hanging or sitting on walls is DANGEROUS and must not be allowed.
A responsible Adult must supervise the Inflatable at all times.
Always ensure that the Inflatable is not overcrowded, and limit numbers according to the age, size and stature of children using it. Try to avoid large and small children from using it at the same time.
Ensure that children are not pushing, colliding, fighting or behaving in a manner likely to injure or cause distress to others.
No pets, toys or sharp instruments are allowed on or near the Inflatable.
If the Inflatable is not being used for any part of the day, please switch the fan off at the mains.
Do not allow anyone to bounce on the front safety step as a child could easily bounce off the inflatable and get hurt. The step is there to assist users in getting on or off only.
Ensure that no one with a history of back or neck problems or who suffers from a heart complaint uses the Inflatable or anyone who is feeling unwell or suffering the effects of alcohol or drugs.
Do not allow anyone to be on the Inflatable during inflation or deflation as this is DANGEROUS.
Ensure that Children are not attempting somersaults and are clothed appropriately and that nothing can fall out of their pockets.
Ensure that an area of 6 feet (2 metres) around the unit is completely clear.
The Inflatable should not be used if it becomes wet on the jumping area. If no shower cover is fitted, and in the event of rain, the unit should not be used.
In the event of heavy rain, it is strongly recommended that the Inflatable be switched off. Any wetness, including bubbling (which is normal) can be dried with a towel. A small picnic table placed over the blower, will help prevent rain-water being sucked into the blower, and then into the inflatable.
Ensure that the vent on the side of the blower is kept clear at all times.
In the event that the fan stops working, ensure all users get off the inflatable immediately.
The fan should be connected via a RCD device at the power supply. Try pressing this to reset it, also check the fuses and make sure the blower tube or deflation tube has not come undone or something has not blown onto and is obstructing the fan intake.
In the event that the fan overheats, or loses power, switch the it off at the mains, then switch it back on again 5 minutes later, and it should restart. If it does not, check supply as in paragraph 21.
Never use this unit without proper anchorage in place, it could blow away in the wind or topple over or detach the fan etc.
If using indoors, ensure sufficient height clearance so that no part of the structure fouls the ceiling, light fittings other obstructions.
If using indoors or on solid surfaces, anchor in place using substantial sandbags or other heavy weights to stop movement.