Safety Rules

New England Bounce About rents safe, high quality equipment. In order to provide a safe environment we setup and test all of our equipment before turning it over to our customers. Each unit is meticulously cleaned and evaluated after each event. Saftey instructions are review with customers

Operating Procedures:

Each operator should read and understand the following instructions

1. The ride should not be operated if the winds exceed 15 – 20 mph or in rain or if lightning conditions exist
2. All riders must remove their shoes
3. Riders should be sorted by size. Only riders of the same size should be allowed in the ride at the same time
4. Riders must remove loose and/or sharp objects. This includes glassed, jewelry, belts, etc
5. No food or drink is allowed in the inflatable – this includes gum.
6. The rated capacity should never be exceeded. Please refer to the capacity chart posted near the entrance of each bounce house
7. Operators should be positioned in close proximity to the entrance of the ride
8. While the ride is in operation, the operator should watch the riders at all times. No rough-play or horse play should be tolerated. Climbing the side nets is not allowed.
9. Flips are strictly prohibited
10. Any rider that does not obey the rules after being warned should be asked to exit the ride
11. Operators should understand that that they are in control of the ride and removing someone from the ride who is not following instructions is important for the safetly of all riders
12. The operator must strictly enforce the posted rules for each ride
13. The operator should assist the riders while they exit the ride
14. Riders are not allowed to bounce on the entrance ramp.
15. Operators must be in control of the ride at all times

Emergency Procedures:

Emergencies can arise for various reasons. The following are a few examples of emergencies and how they should be handled. This is strictly a guide. Please use common sense when emergencies occur.

• Weather: Bad weather can arrive in the form of rain, lightening or strong winds. In each case you must evacuate the ride immediately. Remain calm. If you panic, riders will also panic. Stay calm and assist riders in exiting the inflatable quickly but in an orderly fashion. Once the riders have exited the ride, deflate the unit by turning off the blower motor

• Loss of Electricity: When the loss of power occurs the ride will slowly deflate. Remain calm !! You will have time to help the riders exit the ride safely. This situation tends to cause panic so please remain as calm as possible. Calmly instruct the riders. If the riders are unable to exist the unit from the main entrance, open the hatches on the roof of the unit and assist the riders in crawling out.
• Check to see if the blower has become unplugged. If it has become unplugged, plug the unit back in.

• Damage: If the ride becomes damaged while in operation, please take the following step:

• If the ride is riped or looses air, assit the riders and deflate the unit.
• Write down what happened. Inlcude all the details you observed and turn this report into a NE Bounce About employee or a representative
• Contact New England Bounce About immediately at 203 364-0078 or 914 202 5396
• Do NOT attempt to continue to operate the rid