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The Plum Guide to Safe Trampolining
DO:
- Locate your trampoline in a safe place. This means not up against a tree or fence, on a hard surface, under a branch, or on a slope
- Maintain a safe area around the product at all times
- Build it according to the instructions and read the safety notes provided in the instruction book
- Keep the assembly instructions in a safe place for reference
- Ensure that the product stays safe by checking for damage, tighten bolts and order spares if necessary using our Spare Parts Finder
- Supervise play
- Always close the net opening before jumping
- Jump without shoes
- Empty pockets and hands before jumping
- Always jump in the middle of the mat
- Jump one at a time, to stop collision hazards
- Limit the time of continuous usage, make regular stops
DON'T:
- Let pets onto the products, this could harm them or they can damage the equipment
- Do somersaults or tricks
- Jump under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Use the equipment in a way it was not designed for. For example don’t jump onto a trampoline from a raised platform
- Eat or drink while jumping
- Exit the trampoline by jumping off it
- Use the mat when it is wet
- Use in strong windy conditions or fail to secure the trampoline. In some circumstances it may be necessary to move the trampoline to a sheltered area. Plum Trampoline Anchor Kits can be purchased to secure your trampoline into the ground