How to setup and tear down a commercial inflatable water slide

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

Follow these easy steps on how you can setup and tear down your inflatable water slide with ease!

Setup

1) Set up your water slide in a location with sufficient space and where you will have access to water.

2) Use a ground sheet or tarp under the inflatable water slide to prevent any possible damages to the bottom and minimize dirt that can travel onto the inflatable.

How to setup and tear down a commercial inflatable water slide.

3) Determine where the entrance is and unroll the water slide. 

4) Ensure ALL water vents and zippers are tightly closed. Connect the blower to the inflation tube and make sure it’s secured tightly. Close all unused inflation tubes.

5) Anchor inflatable with stakes or sandbags.

6) Turn on the blower. Depending on the size of your water slide it can take anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes to fully inflate. 

7) If your water slide has a pool, fill it to the correct level. Next attach the garden hose to the spraying system and turn the spigot on to minimal water pressure.

Magic Jump’s How to video on how to easily setup and tear down a commercial grade inflatable water slide.

Tear down

1) Before turning off the power, make sure everyone has exited the Water Slide and is standing a safe distance away from the perimeter of the water slide.

2) Drain all remaining water from the inflatable and from the landing pool or splash zone.

3) Switch the blower off and remove the blower from the inflation tube. For tall water slides, direct the top portion to fall forward as it deflates.

4) Open all inflation tubes and deflation zippers. Open all water drain vents underneath.

5) Once deflated wipe off any large puddles of water with a clean rag. 

6) Remove all anchors.

7) You can walk on the inflatable and stomp out any trapped air. Once inflatable is flat, fold one side inward and make sure the inflation tubes do not get folded in. 

8) Starting from the opposite of the inflation tubes, walk on the folded side and continue to stomp out any trapped air. Repeat as necessary.

9) Now fold the opposite side all the way over and continue to stomp out any remaining air.

10) Place straps underneath the water slide near the inflation tubes. Now begin rolling inflatable toward the inflation tubes. For larger water slides one or more persons can roll as helpers continue to stomp air out of the inflatable.

11) Use the straps that were placed underneath to tie the rolled up water slide.

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How to receive and unbox your commercial inflatable

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Magic Jump Inc.

You can easily receive and unbox your commercial inflatable with just a few easy steps.

A freight company will deliver your purchased inflatable by a large freight truck. It’s important to communicate before shipment if your delivery address is a residential area and if you will need a liftgate service to lower the package from the freight truck.

Check out these easy steps on how to receive and unbox your commercial grade inflatable.
How to receive and unbox your new commercial grade inflatable.

If you have requested a liftgate service, the freight company will lower the package from the truck bed onto the ground. Before signing for your package, carefully inspect and make sure there is no shipping damage. If you notice any damage, let the freight company know by
documenting the damage on the delivery slip.

Next, unbox your package. Be very careful when using knives or blades, as they can cut into the package and damage your inflatable— it’s safer to use scissors.

Carefully remove all protective packaging and wrapping from the box. First, remove all accessory items that are in the box. Next, with the assistance of a second person, tilt the box to its side and safely remove the inflatable. Inspect serial number for your inflatable and the remaining items that were shipped against the packing slip that is enclosed.

If any items are missing or incorrect, please contact Magic Jump customer service for assistance.

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Training Tuesday: Introduction to ASTM

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Magic Jump Inc.

Training Tuesday— an Introduction the ASTM.

What’s the deal with being a part of ASTM?

1) ASTM F24: Amusement Rides and Devices is made up of approximately 800 members who work together to make everything related to inflatables and the industry safe and all-inclusive.

2) ASTM designation F2374-19 is dedicated specifically to the design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of inflatables.

3) ASTM requires the manufacturer to provide a user’s manual to the owner (F2374-19:6.1.2.3) and it requires the owner or operator of the inflatable to be responsible for (F2374-19:7):

  • Training staff (F2374-19:7.8)
  • Inspecting the inflatable and documenting date, time, and relevant information (F2374-19:7.7)
  • Maintenance program (F2374-19:7.6)
  • Emergency response situation plan (F2374-19:10.3)

4) ASTM gives our customers 7-Days to notify us of any incident the results in an injury. (F2374-19:7.10.3)

5) ASTM F2374-19:6 requires that your manufacturer follow the quality, manufacture, and construction guidelines when designing and making the inflatable.

This is a huge field of information. We are always available to talk, answer questions, and continue dialogue on all things ASTM related.

We want you to know we value you and your business – not just for doing business with us, but for continuing to develop the industry.

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How to Properly use Hashtags to benefit your Business and Brand

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Magic Jump Inc.

Hashtags can be a very useful tool in benefiting your business and brand when it comes to social media.

Social media and your business should be best friends. Using your social media platforms as your very own PR Reps is the best thing to do for your business.

How to properly use hashtags to benefit your business.

It’s crucial to implement your brand onto your social media platforms, and hashtags are a great tool. First, get a good understanding of what your brand is. What do you want to convey through your social media platforms? What your ultimate goal is for your users? You want followers to remember your company, whether it be for your slogan, the types of photos post to promote your company, or even something as simple as your company logo— all these links back to your brand.

Hashtags are just another easy way for you to incorporate the brand into your posts. Companies who have utilized this and can be recognized without even saying their brand name are “#Justdoit” or “#Imlovinit.”

There are so many applications that can help you determine which hashtag works for you and which hashtag brings in followers. Hashtagify, Ritetag, and Influencer Marketing Hub are just a couple of online tools you can use to optimize your hashtags so that they benefit your post. Many people can be discouraged by hashtags because they don’t know how to use them. Utilizing online tools can put you in the right direction. 

Another important step in using hashtags is testing. Testing is a key component in figuring out which sequence of hashtags works best, as well as the number of hashtags that work for your social posts. 

Never lose sight of your brand when using hashtags. Your social medias are a representation of your company and or your product.

Things to keep in mind when using #Hashtags

  • There is a hashtag limit. You can use up to 30 hashtags in one post. (This is more than enough) Posting too many hashtags come across unauthentic and impersonal. 
  • Keep your hashtags short. If your hashtag is hard to read then it’s probably too long. Short and sweet is the best way to go (ex. #bouncehouse #fun #inflatable)
  • Be mindful of banned hashtags, if you used a hashtag that has been censored or banned by Instagram nothing will appear under that hashtag . 

Remember that practice makes perfect. It will take a couple of posts and testing to come up with a great formula that represents your business while maintaining authenticity. 

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