The popularity of the bouncy castle is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, one of the most entertaining devices invented in the last century.
The introduction of the play structure immediately rocketed it into dizzying heights of demand, and the business of bouncy castle hire and sale boomed.
However, the earliest versions of the bouncy castles were no as saw as they are today; in fact, accidents were pretty common, thanks to the absence for walls and crash mats.
With the passage of time and more and more people working on those inflatables, improvements were devised and implemented; as a result, today, these play structures have becomes completely safe to use even for children.
Thanks to the several government regulations that have been imposed regarding the making and leasing of inflatable play structures, the products have become highly safe to use, leading to an immense increase in their sales and leases.
Techniques for Secure Rigging Given below are the safety measures and the operational techniques that have to be observed while setting up an inflatable bounce house.
• First of all, make sure that you have enough helpers to carry and set up the inflatable in the venue.
Most inflatable structures are pretty heavy, and carrying them yourself is not a prudent decision.
If you are not certain how many helpers you need, consult the agency providing the structure.
• Mark the exact location the bouncy castle will be set up in.
It is imperative that the structure ne set on level ground.
If that is not possible make sure that you place some ground sheets on which to place the castle.
• Make sure that there is nothing overhead the bouncy castle, like hanging branches and electric wires and cables.
• Do not use an inflatable that is closed at the top unless it is an outdoor venue.
• Whether it is an indoor venue or an outdoor one, it is of the utmost importance that you make sure that the bouncy castle has been set securely enough on the ground.
This will ensure that there is no movement while it is in use.
Temperature Issues While setting up an inflatable play structure, make sure that it is not too cold.
In case it had been left in freezing temperatures while it was being stored or transported, attempting to set it up while still in that state will lead to cracks and tears.
It is imperative that you allow the structure to gradually reach normal temperature before attempting to rig it.
Ask for the Safety Manual It is the duty of any inflatable manufacturing, sales and hiring agency to make sure that all the government regulations are followed by their business.
Apart from this, they are also required to give out a handbook or manual for safe use and operational techniques to the hirers and buyers of these products.
If you are renting or buying an inflatable play structure and have not been given a user's manual, it is imperative that you ask for one.