Fortis FS16TRMPBBA User manual

Table of Contents
Safety Warnings............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Trampoline Guidelines................................................................................................................................................. 3
General Instructions................................................................................................................................................ 3
Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Danger to Children............................................................................................................................................. 3
Product Damage................................................................................................................................................. 3
Assem ly Advice................................................................................................................................................ 3
Additional Tips.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions for Trampolines.................................................................................................................. 4
Trampoline Parts List.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Trampoline Assem ly................................................................................................................................................... 6
Enclosure Parts List...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Enclosure Assem ly...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Trampoline Testing....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Trampoline Safety Checks.................................................................................................................................... 9
Enclosure Net Safety Checks............................................................................................................................. 10
Fundamental Bouncing Techniques...................................................................................................................... 10
Basket all Ring Set Installation................................................................................................................................ 11
Product Warning...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Assem ly and Installation Instructions................................................................................................................. 12
Tools............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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Safety Warnings
Before you egin to use this trampoline, you must read all the information in this manual. Just
like any other type of physical recreational activities, participants can e injured. To reduce the
risk of injury, e sure to follow the appropriate safety rules and tips.
•Misuse and a use of this trampoline is dangerous and can cause serious injury!
•Trampolines are re ounding devices which propel the performer to unaccustomed
heights through a variety of movements. Always use caution when playing on a
trampoline.
•Always inspect the trampoline efore each use.
•Proper assem ly, care and maintenance of product, safety tips, warnings, and proper
techniques in jumping and ouncing are all included in this manual. All users and
supervisors must read and familiarize themselves with these instructions. Any ody who
chooses to use this trampoline must e aware of their own limitations in regards to
performing various jumps and ounces with this trampoline.
Initially, you should get accustomed to the feel and ounce of the trampoline. The focus must e
on your ody position and you should practice each fundamental ounce until you can do each
skill efore moving on to more difficult and advanced ounces.
Do not ounce recklessly on the trampoline, emphasis must e made on good control and the
mastering of various ounce techniques.
No more than one person is allowed
on the trampoline at a time! Multiple
jumpers increase the risk of injury
resulting from mid-air collisions.
Do not performs somersaults (flips)
as this will increase the chances of
landing on your head or neck.
Paralysis or even death can result.
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Trampoline Guidelines
General Instructions
Purpose
•The product is intended for home/domestic use only and is not suita le for professional
or medical uses.
•The maximum weight is 150kg. Overloading the trampoline a ove the recommended user
weight will cause damage to the trampoline which is not covered y the warranty
Danger to Children
•Do not let unsupervised children near this product. Carry out the necessary safety
precautions and supervise all trampoline activities. Be aware that the packaging material
is not suita le for children. There is danger of suffocation!
•Trampolines over 51cm (20inches) in height are not recommended for children under 6
years of age. Children do not recognise potential dangers from this product. Keep
children away from this product, it is not a toy. The product has to e stored out of reach
of children and pets.
Product Damage
•Do not alter the product. Only use original spare parts. Repairs should only e carried out
y Kogan.com technicians. Improper repairs can compromise the safety of your
trampoline. Use this product only as descri ed in this manual.
•Protect the product against humidity and high temperatures.
Assembly Advice
•The assem ly of the product must e done carefully y at least two a le- odied adults. If
in any dou t, ask a technically qualified person.
•Before you start assem ling the trampoline, read all the instructions in this manual.
•Remove all packaging materials and lay down all parts on a free space. This gives you an
overview and simplifies the assem ly procedure.
•Check with the parts list that no parts are missing. Dispose of the packaging material
when the assem ly is completed
•Beware that when using tools or doing technical work, there is always a risk of injury.
•Create a danger free environment, for example: do not let tools lie around the workspace.
•Store the packaging material in a way that cannot cause any danger. Foils and plastic
ags are dangerous for children (danger of suffocation)!
•After installing the product according to the instruction manual, please make sure that all
screws, olts and nuts are correctly installed and tightened and that all joints are tightly
fixed.
•A clearance space of at least 7.3m is necessary a ove the trampoline. An appropriated
clearance must e kept etween the trampoline and possi le sources of danger, such as
electric ca les, tree ranched, playing devices, swimming pools and fences.
•The trampoline must e set up properly efore use.
•Never set up the trampoline in rainy, windy or stormy conditions, especially lighting
conditions.
•The metal frame of the trampoline will conduct electricity. Lightning, extension cords and
all electrical equipment must never e allowed to come in contact with the trampoline.
•The trampoline must always e used in a well-lit area.
•Do not place any o jects under the trampoline.
•The trampoline in the vicinity of other leisure devices and constructions must not e
used.
•When assem ling or disassem ling, please use gloves to protect your hands.
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Additional Tips
•For additional sta ility you can place sand ags on the trampoline legs. This will prevent
the trampoline tipping over in the event of any sideway force.
•Do not use during pregnancy.
•Do not use when suffering from high lood pressure.
•Jump with are feet. Do not wear shoes as this will damage the jumping mat which is not
covered y the warranty.
•No smoking
•Do not put cigarettes, pets, sharp o jects, or any other foreign o jects on the trampoline.
•Do not use the trampoline whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Do not sit or lean on cover pads as it needs to e flexi le so it can move with the jumping
mat. Please do not allow small children to pull themselves up the trampoline y using the
cover pads. Tears in stitching caused y o structing frame pads are not covered y
warranty.
•Place trampoline on level ground, prefera ly on grass. Locating the trampoline on hard
surface will add stress to the frame and overtime cause damage which is not covered y
the warranty. Placing the trampoline on an uneven surfaces may result in the trampoline
tipping over.
•Don not expose the trampoline to direct contact with open flames.
•Secure the trampoline against unauthorized use.
•Do not use if trampoline is wet.
•Trampoline should e tied down with anchors during windy conditions or dismounted
and stored away.
WAR I G
•Please ensure that the safety enclosure net zipper is 100% closed and all three entrance
hooks are re-hooked efore jumping.
•Do not intentionally jump into the safety net as it is only designed to stop persons from
falling off the trampoline. Intentional jumping into the safety net may cause the
trampoline to tip over, or may damage your net. A use of the safety net is considered
negligent use which is not covered y the warranty.
Safety Instructions for Trampolines
•All users of the trampoline need a supervisor, regardless of the age and the experience of
the user.
•The safety instructions of the trampoline should always e considered and o eyed.
•Somersaults must e avoided. Incorrect landings on the trampoline can lead to injuries,
particularly to the ack, neck or head. Injured may include paralysis or even death.
•Only one person should use the trampoline at a time. Multiple users on the trampoline will
increase the risk of collision.
•The trampoline has to e examined for damage, wearing or defective parts efore each
use, as it can impair the overall safety of the trampoline. The damaged, worn or defective
parts should e replaced immediately. In the meantime the trampoline must e restricted
from access.
•No clothes with hooks or parts may e carried when jumping on the trampoline in order
to avoid hooks getting caught.
•The trampoline must e set up only on a flat ground and non-slippery surfaces.
•Strong wired can low the trampoline away. If strong winds are predicted, the trampoline
must e moved to a protected location and taken apart, or fastened to the ground with
cords and pegs. At least three anchorages are necessary.
•Try to avoid the moving the assem led trampoline as it can end during transportation.
Should it e necessary to move the trampoline, please consider the following: at least
four people must e evenly spaced around the frame to lift the trampoline off the
ground. The trampoline must e carried horizontally, and if the frame shifts position use
four people to draw the trampoline ack into shape.
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•Trampolines are jumping devices, ena ling the user to jump to unusual heights as well as
into a multiplicity of ody movements. Jumping into the trampoline. Hitting the frame,
cover pads or incorrect landing on the trampoline can lead to injury.
•Users should e familiar with the user manual. This manual contains assem ly
instructions, selected precautionary measures as well as recommendations for servicing
and maintenance of the trampoline.
•It is the responsi ility of the owner or the supervisor to guarantee that all users of the
trampoline are given sufficient space around it as a safety precaution.
•Never use it near water and keep sufficient space around it as a safety precaution.
•Beware of moving parts that could catch your arms and legs.
•Do not stick any foreign o jects into the trampoline,
•Do not allow anyone or any o ject to go under the trampoline whilst someone is jumping
on the mat. The jumping mat is flexi le and downwards force create y someone
jumping can cause serious injury to a person.
•Implement all safety rules and make yourselves familiar with the information in the user
manual
•The trampoline can e only used if the jumping mat is clean and dry. Worn or damaged
jumping mats should immediately e replaced.
•O jects which could e dangerous to the user should e removed from the area
•Avoid unauthorized and unsupervised use of the trampoline.
•Do not use the trampoline under influence of alcohol or drugs (inc. medicines).
•Learn the fundamental jumping techniques thoroughly.
•Clim onto the trampoline. Do not jump onto it directly. Do not use the trampoline as
jump oard for other articles.
Trampoline Parts List
Part umber Part ame Quantity
A Top Rail 12
B Cover Pads 1
C Jumping Mat 1
D Springs 108
E Leg Extension 12
F Leg Base 6
G Screws 12
H Spring Fixing Tool 1
AB C
DFGH
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Trampoline Assembly
Refer to TRAMPOLI E PARTS LIST for identification of parts.
WAR I G: Two adults in good physical condition are required for the following assem ly .For
your safety, you should wear proper shoes and clothing. Failure to follow these instructions and
warnings may result in injury.
OTE: Pictures may vary slightly with different trampoline models.
1. Attach all the top rails to form a large circle, Joining the last link may require two people.
The second person should hold the opposite side, while you ring oth ends of the circle
together.
2. Attach all the top rails to form a large circle, Joining the last link may require two people.
The second person should hold the opposite side, while you ring oth ends of the circle
together.
Step One: Lay out all of the trampoline parts in
groups, as shown a ove.
Step Two: Assem le the leg supports y
inserting a short pole into the ends of each U
shaped pole.
Step Three: Attach all the top rails to form a
large circle. Joining the last link may require
two people. The second person should hold
the opposite side while you ring oth ends of
the circle together.
Step Four: Attach the all leg supports you
assem led in Step Two to the top frame.
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Note: assem le the top rail and leg as
shown in the image to left. The top rail
section without the “T-Section” must e
placed in the middle of the leg ase.

Step Five: Please assem le the top rail
and leg according to picture, the top
rail without T-Section must e in
the middle of leg ase.
Step Six: At this stage the trampoline
should like the picture a ove.
Step Seven: With the stitching portion facing
downwards, lay the jumping mat inside the
frame and attach a spring into one of the
triangle rings on the mat. Then attach the
other end of the spring to the frame.
Step Eight: Repeat Step 7 on the spring
directly across from where you attached the
first spring. Then attach two more springs half
distance etween the first two springs, directly
across from each other. This will ensure equal
tension is distri uted etween the springs.
Step Nine: Repeat process for the remaining
springs. Use the spring tool, as shown a ove.
Step Ten: Springs under heavy tension may
require adjacent springs to e attached at
every four or five holes, so the spring tension is
distri uted equally.
Step Eleven: Attach the remaining springs until
all springs are attached to the frame.
Step Twelve: Lay the cover pads on the outer
edge so the springs are covered.
Step Thirteen: Tie all of the cover pad strings
to the top rail of the trampoline.
Step Fourteen: Test that the trampoline is
securely setup efore use.
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Enclosure Parts List
Part umber Part ame Quantity
A Safety Enclosure Mesh 1
B Upper poles and foam 8
C Lower poles and foam 8
D U-Clamp 16
E Spanner 1
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Enclosure Assembly
Two adults in good physical condition are required for the following assem ly. For your safety,
proper footwear and clothing should e worn. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
injury or inadequate protection while using the trampoline.
Pictures may differ slightly with different trampoline models. Please use images as a guide only.
Step One: Lay all parts out prior to assem ly.
Check that all parts are present and in good
condition.
Step Two: Insert the lower poles into the upper
poles. Do this for all poles.
Step Three: Slide the enclosure pole into the
sleeves in the safety mesh.
Step Four: Repeat Step Three for all of the
enclosure poles. Make sure you insert the poles
firmly into the sleeves.
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Step Five: Note that for the next step, you may
need a second person to hold the enclosure
pole in place while you clamp the pole to the
leg supports in the next step.
Step Six: Use the U-Clamp to olt the lowest
section of the Bottom Safety Posts onto the
legs.
Attach the posts as shown with the U-Clamp
assem ly, then tighten the screws using the
supplied spanner.
Step Seven: Repeat Step Six for all of the
remaining poles.
Step Eight: Attach the hook to the ring portion
of the spring.
Step Nine: Attach the hooks to the nearest
triangle ring of the mat. If you find it difficult to
attach the hooks to the triangle rings, go to
Step Ten.
Step Ten: Attach the hook to the ring portion
of the spring.
Step Twelve: Your trampoline should now look
like this. Proceed to testing the trampoline as
descri ed elow efore using the trampoline.
Trampoline Testing
After assem ling the trampoline, it is important that you perform the following safety checks.
Trampoline Safety Checks
•Using a screwdriver, check that all screws are tightly secured.
•Look underneath the trampoline and check that all springs are hooked securely to the
frame and triangle rings.
•Move the trampoline around, checking the sturdiness of the frame.
•Using two hands, put all of your ody weight onto one section of the trampoline and
check that the tension and spring ack is even.
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•Inspect the cover pads to check that they completely cover the springs and frame.
•Make sure that the strings of the cover pads are tied securely.
Enclosure et Safety Checks
•Hold onto the pole net and check that all of the enclosure poles are steady and sturdy y shaking
them.
•Check the enclosure net and pole sleeves for signs of tearing in the stitching or material.
•Check the enclosure net zipper and entrance hooks for correct function.
•Check that all safety enclosure hooks are attached to the triangle rings under the trampoline.
Once all of these checks have een carried out, have one person test the trampoline y jumping in the
direct center of the trampoline for 5 minutes continuously. If the trampoline feels sturdy then the
trampoline has passed the safety test. Have fun and play safe!
Fundamental Bouncing Techniques
The Basic Bounce
1. Start from a standing position, feet shoulder width apart with
your eyes on the mat.
2. Swing your arms forward and upwards in a circular motion as
you push yourself up into the air with your feet.
3. Bring your feet together while in mid-air and point your toes
downward.
4. Keeping your feet shoulder width apart, land on the mat.
The Braking Manoeuvre
1. Occasionally you may lose control of your jump and ounce
wildly. Performing the raking manoeuvre will allow you to
regain control of your jump and alance.
2. Start with a asic ounce.
3. As you land, end your knees sharply and this will allow you
to stop your jump.
The Hands and Knees Bounce
1. Start with a low controlled asic ounce.
2. Land on your hands and knees, while keeping your ack
straight.
3. Emphasis should e directed at a good four-point landing, not
on the jumping height.
Knee Bounce
1. Start with a low controlled asic ounce.
2. Land on your knees, keeping your ack straight, ody erect
and use your arms to maintain alance.
3. Bounce ack to the asic ounce position y swinging your
arms upwards.
Seat Bounce
1. Land in a flat sitting position.
2. Place your hands on the mat eside your hips.
3. Return to the erect position y pushing downwards with your
hands.
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Basketball Ring Set Installation
Product Warning
Note: compati ility cannot e guaranteed with other rand trampolines.
It is the responsi ility of the owner to ecome familiar with the safety rules and to convey these
rules to all users.
•Read and follow all of the warnings and use instructions for your trampoline and safety
enclosure.
•Read and follow all rules specified on the warning la els that come with your trampoline,
safety enclosure and asket all set.
•The asket all ring set should e used only as descri ed in this manual. The asket all
set must only e mounted to the safety enclosure system. It should never e mounted on
any other device, structure or in any manner not descri ed in this manual. Do not attach
anything to the asket all set or safety enclosure that is not an approved accessory or
part of the enclosure system.
•DO NOT allow more than one person at a time on the trampoline. DO NOT allow more
than one person inside the trampoline enclosure at a time.
•Do not hang from, kick or clim on any part of the asket all set or safety enclosure.
•Remove all jewellery, watches and/or hair clips efore using the asket all set.
•Wear clothing free of drawstrings, hooks, loops, clasps or anything that could get caught
in the asket all set or safety enclosure.
•Do not use the trampoline or asket all set while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Do not install the asket all set on a pole that is near or over a missing or damaged
frame pad.
•When not in use, store the asket all provided with the set in a dry location.
•Use the trampoline and asket all set only with mature, knowledgea le supervision.
•DO NOT hang on the hoop. While the asket all set is designed to withstand vigorous
use, the hoop is not designed to y hung on. Hanging on the hoop can damage the
enclosure pole and trampoline to which the asket all set is installed. Damage resulting
from hanging from the hoop is NOT covered y warranty.
OVERHEAD CLEARA CE: Adequate overhead clearance is essential. A minimum of 24 feet from
ground level is recommended. Provide clearance for wires, tree lim s and other possi le
hazards.
LATERAL CLEARA CE: Lateral clearance is essential. Place the asket all set away from walls,
structures, fences and other play areas. Maintain a clear space on all sides of the trampoline and
trampoline safety enclosure.
LEVEL SURFACE: Place the trampoline and trampoline enclosure on a level surface efore
installing and using the asket all set.
LIGHTI G: Use the asket all set in a well lit area. Artificial illumination may e required for
indoor or shady areas.
SECURITY: Secure the trampoline and asket all set against unauthorized or unsupervised use.
U DER EATH CLEARA CE: Remove any o structions from eneath the trampoline and ensure
people do not go into the area under the trampoline during use.
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Assembly and Installation Instructions
Tools
Installation of the asket all set requires a 10mm spanner, a 13mm spanner, scissors and a
second person to assist. An 8' A-Frame safety ladder will also e useful for some steps. Safety
glasses and gloves are also recommended.
Parts List
The asket all set is shipped with the parts shown elow in Figures 1 and 2. If any parts are
missing, contact the Kogan.com customer support team immediately. (Some parts may already
e pre-assem led).
Installation
Step One: attach the acking plate to the ack oard using the supplied olts.
(refer to Fig 3 and Fig 4).
Step Two: Attach hoop olts and racket as shown using the supplied screws and olts.
Note: Ensure the racket is fitted the correct way (largest section down), to allow the hoop to
swing upwards against the ack oard as shown in Fig 6.
Next, tighten the screws as shown in Fig 7 & 8.
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Step Three: Position the assem led ack oard on the inside of the safety net at the pole
furthest away from the entrance. With the assistance of a second person, hold the ottom of the
ack oard at the top of the safety net pole as shown in Fig 9. The fixing racket should e
around 5cm from the top of the safety net. Locate the four (4) screw holes and using a pair of
scissors, carefully snip one strand at each screw location to allow for easy fitting.
Step Four: Fix the screws in the order shown elow in Fig 10. The padding will compress as you
tighten the screws. Adequately fasten until the ack oard is firmly positioned.
Step Five: Dou le check all screws and fittings have een tightened. Refer to Fig 11 and 12.
Step Six: Finally, attach the velcro netting as shown in Fig 13 and 14.
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YOUR BASKETBALL SET IS OW FULLY ASSEMBLED A D READY FOR USE!
Please remember, do OT hang from the basketball hoop!
If you have any pro lems, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the
Kogan.com customer support team.
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