airquee 8M Platform Slide Operating instructions

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8M Platform Slide
IMPORTANT
AS OWNER/OPERATOR IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO WRITE AND CARRY OUT
YOUR OWN RISK ASSESSMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS PRODUCT.
Site survey:
1. Carry out a survey of the area where the Slide will be located, and check for any
overhead/underground cables. It’s important that this is carried out to avoid ground
anchors penetrating underground services, and the Slide coming into contact with
overhead cables when inflated.
2. You should provide an adequate power supply to the fan, this should adhere to
your local power regulations.
3. Check wind speed: The industry recommends a maximum wind speed of Force 5
on the Beaufort scale of 28 - 38 kmph (19-24 mph). Force 5 is a fresh breeze when
small trees in leaf begin to sway.
Included with your Slide:
Extra equipment needed in addition what is supplied with your inflatable:
•Suitable 240v Power Supply to operate the fan
CAUTION! Precautions should be taken during handling and use of the product to
prevent electric shock. The blower requires a Ground Fault Protected Circuit
(GFCI). Please read the manufacturer’s Instruction Manual before using the blower(s).
Extra equipment you could consider for your new inflatable:
•Ground sheet to protect the underside of your inflatable
•Sandbag covers to anchor your inflatable indoors
The Structure
in its bag The Slide in its bag Anchor Pegs
Land Operation
Manual Repair Kit Anchoring
Straps
4X

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8X
•Forklift to move your inflatable safely
•RCD to attach to your extension lead
•Crash Mats
This inflatable can be set up and packed away by 8 persons who have
had proper manual handling training and use the correct equipment to
move the inflatable.
Set up:
Please be aware that:
1. The 2 sides (beginning and end) of the Structure are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
They are totally different in design, so there is ONLY 1 WAY to attach the Slide to
the Structure.
2. Measure the territory where you intend to unroll the structure. Make sure to have
a free space of at least 34m long and 16m wide (even more with the anchor ropes
and filler pipes, fans).
3. Be careful of any overhead cables, taking into consideration the height of the unit
of 12m or more when inflated.
4. If the unit is unrolled in the wrong direction, the weight of the structure makes it
very difficult to turn the unit around.
5. Taking the weight of the units into consideration, please be careful when moving,
transporting or handling the unit.
6. Please CHECK the DUTCH LACING BEFORE INFLATION AND DURING
INTENSIVE USE.
7. You must cordon off the bottom structure so users won’t have access to it.
DUTCH LACING
STARTING AND
ENDING POINTS
DUTCH LACING
STARTING AND
ENDING POINTS
Fig. 1

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- You may start unrolling the Slide. Roll out in the correct direction and unfold it. Please
locate and take out all the anchor ropes, making sure all the upper anchors are properly
tied with a rope. You won’t be able to reach them after the unit is inflated.
- If you must connect the 2 parts: there are 4 points to start folding the Dutch Lacing system.
See the Dutch Lacing Starting and Ending Points above. You can identify these points by
the loose ropes (on the Structure) and the Splitting on the flap with eyelets (on the Slide).
Insert the first knot in the first hole, then start folding, connecting them as show below.
- Start the folding from point 1 to point 2 and finish it by tying the loose rope to the cam
buckle. Next step is similar: folding from point 2 to point 3 and finish it by tying it to the
cam buckle. Then follow the same steps from point 3 to point 4, and point 4 to point 1. (for
the lacing Starting and Ending points see fig. 1). IT IS IMPERATIVE TO USE ALL THE
CAMBUCKLES AT EVERY ENDING POINT of the lacing system, because in the case
one fails, the other 3 will still be able to hold the Slide on the Structure.
- From the Splitting, you must start folding
either to right, either to left. This is how it
looks when you START to connect the
Dutch lacing.
- At the end of folding, you MUST insert the loose rope(s) in the remaining loop(s), and make
sure to connect those rope(s) to the cam buckle system shown below. This way making it
impossible for the lacing system to untie itself.
LOOSE ROPES
SPLIT

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- Connect the Velcro flaps to cover and
protect the dutch lacing all around the unit.
- After inflation please add the supplied webbing anchoring straps as shown on the figure
below.
Rolling up and folding:
- Always roll both parts of the unit from the climb sheet. This way at the next event, you will
be able to position the slide part exactly where you want the unit to end, especially if you
want to connect the slide with other units.
- We advise to roll both parts of the unit to the width of the pallet that will be used for
transporting that part.
- Place the anchor ropes on the top of its
corresponding part of the unit before rolling
so they won’t sag after being rolled up.

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- Someone needs to step on the deflated unit,
making the rolling easier and more effective.
Please note you must use 3 fans for the Structure and 4 fans for the Slide.
Rules of play:
We recommend at least 2 SUPERVISORS to be present at all time –one supervisor on the top
slide platform and one at the climb steps.
Please adhere to the stated number of users and do not allow the slide to become
overcrowded.
No rough play on the unit.
Appropriate clothing must be worn when sliding. Even if the unit is used with water, we still
recommend some additional garment just for extra security measures.
Correct sliding position: arms crossed at front. Users to slide down the center of the slide in
order to avoid touching the walls. (See the supplied additional op. manual for slides)
Slide feet first only –Supervisors must not allow users to go down head first as this can
cause serious injury. Supervisors must instruct users regarding the correct sliding position.
No jumping, sit to launch –supervise the platform at all times and instruct users regarding the
correct sliding position.
One person to slide at a time per lane: Only allow the next user to slide after the previous user
has left the run-out area (bottom of the slide).
ENJOY AND HAVE FUN!
Airquee reserves the right to change the content of this manual without a prior notice to the customer.
The model of your product and the type and number of your inclusions may differ from the one presented in this
manual. All the pictures and drawings contained in this manual are for illustration purposes only.
This additional manual to be sent only for AQ6326 Version 1.0 15/03/2018