Jumping Jack Inflatables, Operations Manual Constant air (continuous air flow) Aquatic/Pool/Waterborne inflatables (WBI)

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PAGE 1 of 12 Jumping Jack Inflatables, Operations Manual Constant air (continuous air flow) Aquatic/Pool/Waterborne inflatables (WBI) Introduction This operations manual has been compiled by Mr Jay A

The contents and documents contained in this manual are protected by Copyright and should never be used with inflatable devices manufactured or supplied by other companies.

Page 5: Supervision, patron limitations and set up diagram. Page 6: Operating Conditions, Limitations and Duty of Care. Packing up. Drying and Storing your Inflatable.

1 PAGE 1 of 12 Jumping Jack Inflatables, Operations Manual Constant air (continuous air flow) Aquatic/Pool/Waterborne inflatables (WBI) Introduction This operations manual has been compiled by Mr Jay A Maxwell and is only to be used in conjunction with inflatables manufactured and/or supplied by Jumping Jack Inflatables. The contents and documents contained in this manual are protected by Copyright and should never be used with inflatable devices manufactured or supplied by other companies. Contents Page 1: Introduction. (This page) Page 2: Electrical Safety. Page 3: Electrical Circuit Diagram and Photo of Supplied 1.5KW fan. Page 4: Anchorage System and Setting up your inflatable. Page 5: Supervision, patron limitations and set up diagram. Page 6: Operating Conditions, Limitations and Duty of Care. Packing up. Drying and Storing your Inflatable. Page 7: Beaufort Wind Speed Scale Chart. Page 8: Maintenance Schedule. Page 9 to 10: Fan Maintenance. Page 11: Outdoor installation. Rigging photos. Page 12: Linking your modular system (if supplied in this format) *If you are in doubt about any of the information contained in this document or you are concerned about anything to do with your new inflatable or the setting up of this inflatable please ring or Jumping Jack Inflatables (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm) enquiries@jumpingcastles.com Revised 13th December 2013

PAGE 2 of 12 Safety Check List Electrical safety Ensure that your Ultra blower fan is in good working condition and always kept clean and dry.

Check that the electrical cord attached to the fan has no loose, broken, frayed or damaged components.

2 PAGE 2 of 12 Safety Check List Electrical safety Ensure that your Ultra blower fan is in good working condition and always kept clean and dry. Inspect the fan plug, sockets and switches to confirm that they are in good working order and not damaged. Check that the electrical cord attached to the fan has no loose, broken, frayed or damaged components. (Test and tag the cord every 3 months) When connecting the Ultra fan to mains power (10 amp, 240v), ensure that any extension leads used are in good condition and are of heavy-duty construction and do not exceed 40 metres in length. (Test and tag extension cords every 3 months) All extension leads used must incorporate an earth leakage trip out system (RCD) that must be tested prior to turning the fan on. Blowers shall have a power loss system alarm set in place as per the requirement in AS (Int) Your pool inflatable has been equipped with one or more air inlets that are 5 metres in length. Allowing for a fall zone of 2.0 metres between the pool inflatables long side and the pool edge, the Ultra fan should be installed in a dry location on the pool deck 3.0 metres from the pools edge. If need be, erect temporary fencing around the fan and lead to prevent patrons gaining access to electrical equipment. Also consider tying off the fan to prevent movement towards the pool. Never use a fan supplied by a third party. Only ever use a fan or fans that have been supplied by Jumping Jack Inflatables. *Locating the fan too close to the pool edge may lead to the fan being pulled into the water creating an electrical safety issue.

3 PAGE 3 of 12 Your fan must look like this. If it doesn't, stop using it Air pressure Ensure your inflatable device is sufficiently inflated so it provides a firm footing for the patrons to use the device safely. We recommend the following for water-borne inflatables Minimum of 0.7Kpa Optimal range of 1.3Kpa to 1.6Kpa Maximum of 2.0Kpa The internal air pressure can be determined using a Manometer device. (Not supplied)

4 Anchorage system PAGE 4 of 12 Prior to installation always check that the anchor points are in good order and condition. Check that webbing loops are intact and have not suffered from abrasive wear or chemical deterioration. Ensure that all ropes and shock cords are securely attached to all the anchor points. All ropes and shock cords must be in good order and condition not frayed, damaged or knotted. Replace ropes and shock cord before the start of each new swimming season or as required if they have been damaged during use. (refer to the Maintenance Schedule, page 8 of this manual) Your inflatable will be equipped with a minimum of eight (8) tie down points. Use all eight to secure your inflatable. On larger inflatables there will be more than eight tie downs. These extra tie downs must be used if the inflatable is installed outdoors in an exposed area regardless of weather/wind conditions. Continue to monitor the anchoring points, ropes and shock cord while the device is in operation to ensure that they remain in their fixed positions. The device must remain firmly in position. If lateral or lineal movement becomes excessive creating an unstable platform de-commission the device until it has been re-secured. That is, patron use must stop until the platform has been secured correctly. See page 11 for rope and shock cord rigging photos. Important The anchorage system on your device has been designed to be used as supplied. Ropes, shock cord and webbing should never be substituted with any other systems supplied by other manufacturers or third parties. We recommend that any replacement rope should be certified to a break load of 8kN (815 kgs), be of marine grade quality, braided polyester, UV protected, smooth to the touch and be at least 8mm in diameter. Shock cord should have a break load of 0.25 kn. Setting up your inflatable Take the pool inflatable out of the protective bag and place it onto the pool deck closest to where you intend to place it in the pool. Roll the pool inflatable out ensuring the pool deck is clear of obstacles and patrons. Securely attach the flexible hose or the PVC air inlet to your Ultra fan. Make sure that your fan is no where near the edge of the pool. See page two (2) of this manual for electrical safety requirements. Switch on the Ultra fan and inflate the pool inflatable. Once the pool inflatable is firm and fully inflated place it into the pool. (minimum 2 people required) Install the device so that the entry is located at the shallow end. The pool depth at the entry must be at least 1.1 metres deep. If the exit point of the device is fitted with a slide platform then the minimum depth of this area must be 1.8 metres. The clear horizontal distance over the water from the slide exit to the pool edge must be 3.2 metres. This assumes that a slide exit with a platform height of 1.6 metres is being used. (This is the highest slide we supply) See the diagram on page five (5) for further information. Tie down (secure) the pool inflatable using the supplied 8mm marine grade rope. All anchor points and ropes must be used when the device is installed outdoors. As each and every site is different you will need to determine the best way to secure the device at your site. If you do not have the skill to do this, contact Jumping Jack Inflatables for advice. Ropes should be tied off to objects that can withstand break loads of 1.6kN (165 kgs). Weights dropped to the bottom of the pool can also be used but each weight should be no less than 165 kgs per tie down. Also ropes leading down and away from the inflatable must not create an entrapment or entanglement risk. Once secured, ensure the pool inflatable is sturdy and firm. That is, when force is applied to the inflatable it must not float away from the installed position. Check for both lateral and lineal movement. (lateral means side to side movement. Lineal means back and forth movement) Ensure that the entry platform, this is the platform used to gain access to the inflatable device, is hard up against the pool edge. No gaps between the inflatable and the pool edge should be evident. Continue to monitor the entry area to ensure that it is always secure and that there is no lateral or lineal movement of the device. Install a suitable marine grade, non slip mat on the pool deck at the entry point (Min size: 1.2m x 0.9m) Before allowing patrons onto the inflatable ensure that trained qualified staff are positioned in their allocated supervision areas. "Trained" refers to staff who have been provided with all the information contained in this manual. "Qualified" refers to staff who are either professional lifesavers or a competent person over the age of 18 years.

Supervision and Patron Limitations PAGE 5 of 12 Ensure trained and qualified pool lifesavers are in place before allowing patrons to embark on the pool inflatable.

5 Supervision and Patron Limitations PAGE 5 of 12 Ensure trained and qualified pool lifesavers are in place before allowing patrons to embark on the pool inflatable. We recommend a minimum of two lifesavers per 10 metre long pool inflatable. One at the entry and one at the exit. Longer inflatables should also have a supervisor located at the mid point of the inflatable. Always ensure lifesavers remain vigilant which includes checking all areas of the pool inflatable. This includes the underside of the pool inflatable. Patrons embarking onto the devices entry platform should step (not leap or jump) from the pool deck to the platform. If necessary the pool attendant supervising the entry point should assist the patron onto the inflatable by gripping their right or left arm between the elbow and the arm pit. This will steady the patron during the embarking stage and avoid falls. General play on the inflatable is strictly forbidden. Only 2 patrons should be allowed to move over the inflatable at one time. This movement should always be in the one direction starting from the entry and ending at the exit. (see page 1 of this document for entry and exit points) Patrons should be encouraged to walk or crawl over the inflatable. Running is forbidden. If a patron falls off the inflatable they must swim to the nearest pool edge, ladder or steps. Direct patrons around ropes to avoid entrapment. If your inflatable is equipped with a slide exit point ensure that the patrons do not stand at the top of the slide platform. From a seated position they must slide down the sloping platform feet first. Never allow patrons to slide head first or on their knees. Diving or jumping from the slide is strictly forbidden. Slides should only ever be installed as an exit point and be located at the deep end of the pool. (see page 1 and this page for entry and exit points) Intoxicated patrons should be denied entry. Also patrons who are pregnant, disabled (unable to move unaided over the device) suffer from back/ neck injuries or other aliments that may put them at risk should not be allowed onto the device. Only patrons that can provide proof of their swimming ability should be allowed to participate in the activity. Proof refers to a swimming certificate or a swimming test conducted by a qualified lifeguard prior to use. Aquatic inflatables are designed for use by children and teenagers only. Patrons allowed on the inflatable should fall within the following age, weight and height range. Age: 5 to 18 years of age Weight: 20 to 90 kgs Height: Maximum patron height is subject to your pools depth and the devices platform height. For example: A patron 1.5m tall using a slide platform with a height of 1.5m will require a pool depth of 1.5m. A patron 1.8m tall using the same 1.5m platform would require a pool depth of 1.65m. Maximum combined weight of the patrons traversing the inflatable at any given time should not exceed 280 kgs.

6 PAGE 6 of 12 Operating conditions, limitations and duty of care Do not use your inflatable device if the wind speed exceeds or is expected to exceed 40 (See WIND SPEED Estimation chart page 7) Do not operate the device in wet weather. If violent storms or destructive winds are predicted do not install the device. If there is going to be scheduled local power outages do not install the device. If un-scheduled power outages occur assume that they will continue and decommission the device. If crowd control becomes unmanageable and patrons become rowdy resulting in rough unstructured play decommission the device. As the owner/ operator/ supervisor you have a duty of care to ensure that you have read this document and understand its contents. You are responsible for making risk assessments based on your particular circumstances and site requirements. If you have not carried out a full risk assessment associated with operating the inflatable Do Not Install or Operate The Device. Packing up, drying and storing your inflatable After use take the pool inflatable (while still inflated) out of the water and place it onto the pool deck. Use a minimum of 2 able bodied people to do this. It is good policy to hose the inflatable down with clean fresh water which will dilute/ remove harmful pool chemicals. After washing down, leave the device inflated until the water has run off and hand dry with a towel if necessary. In windy conditions it may be necessary to tether the inflatable to the ground or tie it off to surrounding structures to prevent lift and blow a ways. Once dry, switch off and detach the Ultra fan and fan hose (if equipped) from the pool inflatable. Roll up the pool inflatable towards the air outlet. Once the pool inflatable has been rolled up, place it in the protective bag and store away. Never drag the pool inflatable along the ground. This will result in damage that will lead to poor performance. During periods of long term storage sprinkle baby powder over the inflatable. This will help absorb unwanted moisture from the surface of the inflatable. It is a requirement of AS that your pool inflatable is inspected each year by a competent person such as an inflatable manufacturer/ repairer or an engineer. * It is highly recommended that you acquire and/or purchase the following Australian Standard / Amusement Rides and Devices AS /Amdt Design and construction AS Operation and maintenance AS /Amdt Operation and maintenance AS / In-service inspection AS (int) 2012 Water-borne inflatables (WBI) Safe Work Australia Amusement devices/ Code of practice December 2013 (draft) Australian Standards are available for purchase here These publications are subject to Copyright. For this reason, we can not provide you with these, you need to purchase your own copies! This list is not exhaustive and there may be other requirements/ publications issued in your State or Territory. As the owner and /or operator it is your responsibility to keep up to date with the regulations of your State or Territory.

7 PAGE 7 of 12 Beaufort Wind Scale Inflatable amusement devices must not be operated at scale number 6 or above. Beaufort scale number Descriptive term Units in Units in Description on Land Description at Sea 0 Calm 0 0 Smoke rises vertically Sea like a mirror. 1-3 Light winds 19 or less 10 or less Wind felt on face; leaves rustle; ordinary vanes moved by wind. Small wavelets, ripples formed but do not break: A glassy appearance maintained. 4 Moderate winds Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved. Small waves - becoming longer; fairly frequent white horses. 5 Fresh winds Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets form on inland waters Moderate waves, taking a more pronounced long form; many white horses are formed - a chance of some spray 6 Strong winds Large branches in motion; whistling heard in telephone wires; umbrellas used with difficulty. Large waves begin to form; the white foam crests are more extensive with probably some spray 7 Near gale Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against wind. Sea heaps up and white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown in streaks along direction of wind. 8 Gale Twigs break off trees; progress generally impeded. Moderately high waves of greater length; edges of crests begin to break into spindrift; foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind. 9 Strong gale Slight structural damage occurs -roofing dislodged; larger branches break off. High waves; dense streaks of foam; crests of waves begin to topple, tumble and roll over; spray may affect visibility. 10 Storm Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage. Very high waves with long overhanging crests; the resulting foam in great patches is blown in dense white streaks; the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance; the tumbling of the sea becomes heavy with visibility affected. 11 Violent storm Very rarely experienced - widespread damage Exceptionally high waves; small and medium sized ships occasionally lost from view behind waves; the sea is completely covered with long white patches of foam; the edges of wave crests are blown into froth. 12+ Hurricane 118 or more 64 or more Very rarely experienced - widespread damage The air is filled with foam and spray. Sea completely white with driving spray; visibility very seriously affected

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outside Shock cord expansion joints must

expansion joint may create an entrapment

11 PAGE 11 of 12 The pictures below show how a WBI should be rigged if installed outside Shock cord expansion joints must only Entry rope must not include Exit rope must not include be installed on the sides (the fall zone) a shock cord expansion joint a shock cord expansion (maximum stretch allowable, 500mm) The expansion joint may create an entrapment risk. Place a pool noodle over the joint between the

12 PAGE 12 of 12 How to link your modular water borne inflatable

Wind Tunnel Testing of Crossgrip Roof Walkway Matting

School of Aerospace, Automotive & Design Engineering Consultancy Report No: 03/00015 Wind Tunnel Testing of Crossgrip Roof Walkway Matting Consultant: Dr. K.J. Hart June 2004 For: Plastic Extruders Ltd