Step 1: Check the Area and Setup Tarp
Check your site for stones, sticks, or other
obstructions. Check for the nearest electrical outlet and TEST IT before
you start. This can save you a lot of work later. Many outdoor outlets
do not work. Once you have your site ready, unfold your tarp. |
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| A tarp is not always necessary. It is ok
not to use a tarp if the moonwalk is going to be setup in a grassy area;
however, if it is going on pavement, a tarp is necessary. The
picture shows the tarp unfolded and ready to be staked down. |
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Step 2: Unload the Inflatables
We show a trailer being used. Many people use the
back of a van or a truck to deliver inflatables. |
| Unsecure the units. |
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| Tip the unit up on the rolled end. |
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| Once the unit is on its' end, pull your hand
truck into place. It is important to place the unit on the hand truck
with the blower tubes facing out, on the opposite side from the hand
truck. The tubes show you where the back of the unit is so that you know
which side you need to place toward the blower. This will help you to
easily position the unit on the tarp, ready to unroll. |
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| Slide the hand truck under the unit, then tip
it back onto the hand truck and roll it off the trailer. This hand truck
has inflatable wheels- they are much better for this type of work than
the hard-wheeled type of hand truck. Hard wheels tend to tear up grass
and drag in low traction conditions. |
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Step 3: Setup
Good placement on the tarp will make unrolling
easy. |
| Position the unit in the center of the back of
the tarp (wherever you plan to place the blower). Tip the unit forward
and pull the hand truck out from under it. Then allow it to fall back
onto the tarp with the blower tubes on top. |
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| You may need to adjust the unit to that it
lines up correctly and is centered. |
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| Unknot the straps and remove them. Place them
in your bag so you don't lose them. |
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| Unroll the blower tubes. |
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| Unroll the unit. |
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| Unfold the sides and straighten them out. |
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Step 4: Inflate & Inspect
Inflating only takes a minute or two! Don't skip a
quick inspection before you allow the kids in. |
| Most units have two blower tubes on them. On
the one that will not have the blower attached to it, you will need to
close the opening. Pleat or fold the vinyl fabric as tight as you can,
then use the attached strap to secure it shut. This doesn't have to be
airtight- expect some air to leak out of this tube. Escaping air is what
make your unit bouncy. |
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| Hook the blower up to the other tube. Slide
the blower opening into the tube, then pleat and fold the extra fabric
around the blower to hold it while you tighten the strap. Wrap the strap
around the blower and tube and tighten. Make sure you have gathered all
the fabric in the strap, especially around the bottom, where it is hard
to see. All set! |
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| Check to make sure your extension cord is away
from foot traffic as much as possible. Arrange the cord so that it is
away from the entrance of the unit. Make sure all children are away from
the unit before you turn the blower on. Simply plug in the blower and
turn it on. Inflatation only takes a minute or two. Kids will want to
get in immediately but make sure you complete your inspection and
training with the responsible party first. |
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