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Inflatables are a must-have attraction in leisure parks and are very popular with a wide range of visitors, both adults and children. With their bright colours and bouncy design, these inflatables provide hours of fun and laughter with friends and family every year. Although quick and easy to set up, they do require the use of a few essential accessories for optimum use. Some tools are essential for the proper functioning of the inflatable, while others make it easier to use or add to the fun of the bouncer.
SOMMAIRE
Les accessoires indispensables
- Professional blower/fan for inflatables
- Storage bag
- Stakes (pegs)
- Repair kit
- User's manual
- Certificate of conformity
ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES
1. Professional blower/fan for inflatables
A professional inflatable is easy to install, provided you have a set of high-quality accessories and/or materials for proper use (installation, use, disassembly). When you buy an inflatable, these tools are usually provided by the seller.
You cannot have one without the other, and it is essential to have an excellent quality blower that will accompany your inflatable from assembly to disassembly and regular use by the players.
The blower uses air to quickly inflate or deflate the structure. The air is continuously blown in to maintain the shape of the structure and ensure a stable pressure level.
Children can then play in the bouncer without risk. Professional blowers have many advantages: power, reliability and safety are their main strengths. Because they work continuously, their energy efficiency is also a big plus for professionals who want to combine performance with reasonable energy consumption. These blowers are CE certified and IP24B rated: they can be used in the rain and are resistant to small splashes of water. Some inflatable games, such as Bubble Football, are inflated using electric pumps. The air is then pumped once to inflate the structure. In this way, the inflatable bubble is completely mobile for total autonomy.
2. Storage cover
Inflatables are not always assembled and used all year round. To preserve them, it is essential to use a storage cover. The storage bag allows the inflatable to be protected and stored in good conditions. The storage bag also makes it easier to transport the inflatable.
3. Stakes (pegs)
Pegs are essential to secure the inflatable to the ground. If the inflatable is to be used on grass, it is better to secure it with pegs.
If the inflatable is to be used indoors or on a surface that does not allow staking, there are alternative solutions such as the use of ballasts.
4. Repair kit
An inflatable is very strong, but it can be damaged. It is therefore essential to have a repair kit. This consists of a patch, a needle and professional glue. With these tools you can repair your inflatable quickly and easily.
5. User's manual
The user's manual contains all the essential information for the installation, use and removal of your inflatable. The manual also contains product details such as dimensions and the required safety surface on the ground.
6. Certificate of Conformity
The certificate of conformity is essential to ensure that all inflatables comply with European standards (CE, EN14960). This certificate also gives you peace of mind in the event of any problems with the structure.
Good to know: when you buy an inflatable from Poly Event, we offer you the following accessories: professional blower, pegs, storage cover, repair kit, user manual and certificate of conformity.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Some additional accessories can also be useful. They are not essential but may provide additional safety or a better play experience for children and their parents.
1. Ballasts
If you want to set up your inflatable on hard ground that cannot accommodate stakes, you can use ballast weights.
These weights should be filled with gravel or sand. They will help the inflatable to stay on the ground. They can be used both indoors and outdoors.
2. Blower/fan cover
The blower cover is also a very good accessory. It helps reduce noise and hides the fan. You can choose a universal blower cover that is fixed to the floor or a multi-coloured blower cover that can also be used as a decoration.
3. Protective tarp
It is important to protect your inflatable on the ground. You can opt for a protective tarp. This will protect the lower part of the structure and limit friction with asphalt, concrete or any other type of aggressive surface. This ensures that the inflatable is better protected and more durable. The tarp is also UV resistant and reinforced at the corners. For games such as the Dunk Tank, the tarp can be used to protect the floor from water.
4. Floor Mats
A floor mat is a great accessory to add to your structure. Simply place it at the entrance or exit of the bouncer.
The mat includes important safety messages such as no eating inside the structure and to take off shoes before entering. The mat can also be personalised with your company colours.
PLAY ACCESSORIES
To make an inflatable play structure even more fun, it is possible to add a few extra accessories. These usually add an extra activity to the structure or complement it.
1. Pool balls
Pool balls can be added to some inflatables. These coloured balls are very durable and meet CE standards.
They are easy for children to handle and play with inside the inflatable. They help develop their motor skills.
2. Giant inflatable football
Some attractions have basketball hoops. It is therefore ideal to add a small plastic ball or choose a giant inflatable football inside your structure. Both of these accessories provide hours of fun for children!
Some structures, such as the Slide City, allow for an additional watering system in the arches. You can then create a huge water curtain!
There is a wide range of accessories you can add to your inflatable. Some are essential, others simply provide entertainment and enhance the experience for children and their parents.
Things to remember:
Want to buy an inflatable? Don't forget the accessories! A professional inflatable should always be accompanied by quality accessories. From the blower to the certificates of conformity, make sure you buy your inflatable from a supplier who can provide you with all the parts that prove the reliability and solidity of your attraction. Play accessories are not compulsory, but they are very valuable for your visitors: they allow you to animate your inflatable playground quickly and easily!
