06 Dec, 2008
How To Set Up A Sky Bouncer Trampoline On Unlevel Ground
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A sky bouncer trampoline, like any trampoline, must be set up on a even surface. It is unsafe to jump on any trampoline that is on unlevel ground, even if it is an enclosure trampoline. If the ground under the trampoline is uneven you must try one of the following suggestions to remedy the situation.
The simplest way to make your trampoline level is to dig out dirt from under the edge where the trampoline rests on the ground. Find a location to place your trampoline and mark the areas where you will dig. You should now move the trampoline and use a shovel to move enough dirt so that the surface is level when you put the trampoline back into place.
Use a level set on the trampoline surface to make sure that the trampoline is level. If the trampoline is not level you may need to move it again and remove more dirt. You need to be sure that the trampoline surface is level before anyone tries to jump on it.
Placing objects underneath the trampoline to level it is a safety hazard. While it may seem like a quick fix, the trampoline is likely to shift while it is in use. Wooden shims, blocks, or bricks, should never be used to level a trampoline.
Enclosure trampolines must also be be leveled. The enclosure is designed to prevent users from suffering serious injury. A user can suffer minor injuries such as brush burns when colliding with an enclosure. Also, the safety enclosure is not designed to withstand repeated collisions.
When using an air trampoline, moving dirt from around the edges may not be enough to level it. Leveling the entire area that the trampoline covers may be necessary. If the ground very uneven this is especially true. Be sure that there is not a mound of dirt underneath the trampoline.
A professional excavator may have to be contacted if the area your sky bouncer trampoline will be used has too much dirt to be moved with a shovel. Using the equipment an excavator has at his disposal will be more logical, as it is tiring to move more than a small amount of dirt with a shovel.
Before allowing anyone to use the sky bouncer trampoline, make sure that the surface is level. Moving a little dirt usually will solve the problem if the ground is slightly uneven. Professional help is usually required when there is a lot of dirt to be moved.