airquee Water Walker Ball Operating instructions

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Airquee Ltd, Duel House, Llandowlais Street, Cwmbran, NP44 7XB, UK
Thank you for purchasing the
Water Walker Ball
AS OWNER/OPERATOR IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO WRITE AND CARRY OUT
YOUR OWN RISK ASSESSMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
THIS ADDITIONAL MANUAL MUST BE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE
PRODUCT.
For all guidance relating to the safe use and operation of a sealed inflatable product please
refer to our Sealed Pool Inflatables - Operation Manual. A copy of this is attached to the email
this document was sent.
1. INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT
One user enters the ball, and enjoys the challenging experience of keeping balance, walking
or running inside an inflated ball on a very low grip surface (water).
2. SAFETY RULES
TO BE ONLY USED ON CONTAINED WATER, PREFERABLY IN SEALED OR
TRADITIONAL POOLS!
MAXIMUM ALLOWED PLAYTIME: 5 MINUTES! THE RISK OF AIR
CONTAMINATION INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER THAT!

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Airquee Ltd, Duel House, Llandowlais Street, Cwmbran, NP44 7XB, UK
IF USING ANY OTHER FAN OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED WITH THE
PRODUCT (E.G. A PETROL DRIVEN LEAF BLOWER), YOU MUST BE AWARE OF
THE FUMES PRODUCED BY THE ITEM OR THE SMALLER PARTICLES THAT
CAN BE EJECTED, IF THOSE PARTICLES WOULD PENETRATE ITS AIR INTAKE
CHAMBER WHILE INFLATING THE BALL.
The maximum user weight: 100kg (16 stones).
Water depth: between 50 cm and 1 m. The minimum 50cm requirement is important since
the user may bounce inside the unit and hit the bottom of the pool.
If the pool is located in an outdoor environment, please be aware that the balls are sensitive
to wind, and they could be easily blown out of the pool. This is why it is forbidden to use the
balls untethered and in a wind force higher than Force 3 on the Beaufort scale (which is
between 12 - 19 km/h or 8-12 miles/h). Note: Force 3 is a gentle breeze when leaves and
small twigs are in constant motion.
3. HOW NOT TO USE THE BALLS
The product should never be used on open water.
Never allow more than one player inside the ball.
Do not use on any other surface other than water.
4. OPERATING GUIDELINES
Before entering the ball, CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE GIVEN to players on their
conduct during playtime:
- THE BALLS TO BE USED ONLY UNDER TRAINED SUPERVISION!
- Only allow users in the ball if it is dry and clean. We advise cleaning the ball regularly by
using antibacterial cleaning products to reduce the risk of any bacterial contamination.
- It is at the operator’s discretion to decide who is allowed to enter the ball. No one with ANY
PRE-EXISTING INJURIES or HEALTH CONCERNS (feeling unwell, recovering from
injury/surgery, high blood pressure, epilepsy, heart condition, neck or spinal injury) in the
state of PREGNANCY or UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOTROPHIC
SUBSTANCES may enter. Another preexisting conditions would be impaired vision or just
simply acting in a rough, rowdy or aggressive manner.
Min. 50 cm
Max. 1 m

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- The product to be used only with the supplied fan.
- Do not allow a player to stay inside the ball for more than 5 minutes.
- Always respect the maximum number of users. Do not allow more than 1 user in the ball
at a time.
- Unit must be inspected before use. No punctures or damage is allowed on the sealed
inflated chamber.
- Ask the users the remove footwear, eye wear, cell phones, keys, neck wear and/or any
sharp items etc. It is at the operator’s discretion to decide if he/she allows users in the ball.
Bear in mind that body searches, even with the consent of the user, are questionable.
- The product should not be left unsupervised. When unattended, it should be deflated.
- No one over 16 stones (approximately 100 kgs) to use the product.
- The Water Walker Ball should always be operated by a competent person.
- Try not to point the air stream towards the player while inflating the ball.
It is recommended that safety signs should be devised and displayed in a prominent position
where users will see them before they are allowed to use the inflatable unit. Such signage is
a useful reminder for staff too.
5. TETHERING
The product must be tied to a secure, immobile structure at all times while being used with
the supplied rope.
6. ENTERING/EXIT THE WATER WALKER
The player can gain access via the zip before inflation.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IN A CASE OF EMERGENCY THE USER CAN NOT
OPEN THE ZIP FROM THE INTERIOR!
The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) as the UK's market surveillance authority has
published a document called “Safety Information - Walker Walkers/Aqua Balls” where they
identified the following risks:
- Unsuitable blowers to inflate the ball. Example: Very loud, petrol driven leaf blower
producing exhaust fume and damaging the hearing of the player while the ball is inflated.
- Multiple occupancy. Players injuring themselves by colliding with each other, and the air
gets used to quickly.
- Oxygen/carbon dioxide levels. Since the ball is air/water tight the maximum time a player
can spend in a ball is limited to 8-10 minutes. We advise our clients to limit the playtime to
5 minutes at a time for the safest operating practices.
- Shallow water. If the water level is to shallow, players can hit the pool ground. The level of
the water must be monitored constantly and toped up if deemed necessary.
- Rider size. A heavier, bigger player will need a deeper water than an easier one.
- Tethering/restraining. The balls are wind sensitive and are easily pushed by a relatively low
speed wind.
- Sudden deflation. Risk of drowning.

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Airquee Ltd, Duel House, Llandowlais Street, Cwmbran, NP44 7XB, UK
The HSE categorized this product as an article of fairground equipment, as defined in the
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and as such will require an annual test by a competent
person.
ENJOY AND HAVE FUN!
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Version 1.1 09.08.2019