ISLAND HOPPER Turtle Hop User manual

Turtle Hop Water Bouncer
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OWNER’S MANUAL

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2Introduction
3Cautions, Warnings
4Packing List
5Inflation and Set Up
6Anchoring
7Operation
8Cleaning and Storage
9Repairs
10 Attachments & Accessories
11 Limited Warranty
12 Warranty Registration
Read Before You Begin
The Operator’s Manual is designed to increase your knowledge of your water bouncer
and add to its enjoyment. It should also make you aware of the potentially dangerous
conditions that can be found with any water sport product.
To reduce the risk of potential injury or death using this water bouncer, follow these
instructions and guidelines by reading this entire manual carefully before using your
Island Hopper Turtle Hop water bouncer.
Contents

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CAUTION
Watersports can be safe and fun. Be sure to read OWNERS MANUAL before use.
This manual is intended to alert you to some of the potentially dangerous
conditions that can arise in all watersports activities.
IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THE OWNERS MANUAL AND
INSTRUCT ALL USERS AS TO THE SAFE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS. BY
INFLATING THE PRODUCT YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
CLAIM WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AS OUTLINED IN
THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES:
 • ReadOwner’sManualandfollowtheinstructions.
 • Instructanyoneusingtheproductaboutsafeguidelinesbeforeuse.
 • USECOMMONSENSE—DON’TALLOWHORSEPLAY
 • Checktheequipmentbeforeeachuse.Checkframestrapconnections
to be sure they are tight and safely secured.
THE WARNINGS SET FORTH ABOVE REPRESENT SOME COMMON RISKS
ENCOUNTERED BY USERS AND DOES NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL
INSTANCES OF RISK OR DANGERS.
Please contact the dealer or manufacturer of this product if you have any
questionsaboutproperandsafeuseofthisproduct.
AQUA SPORTS TECHNOLOGY
AUBURN, CA 95602 | [phone]
THESE WARNINGS ARE POSTED ON YOUR ISLAND HOPPER
TURTLE HOP WATER BOUNCER.
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH SET UP.

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WARNINGS
Use of this product and participation in water sports involves inherent risks of injury or death.
1. Children should be under the supervision of an adult at all times. This product is not intended for use by children
under the age of 5 years.
2. Alwaysmaintainasafedistanceof15ft(4.57m)betweentheproductandanydock,hardobject,platform,boatorpier.
3. This water trampoline is designed for use in water only. DO NOT USE ON LAND, ON OR AROUND HARD SURFACES,
OR SWIMMING POOLS.
4. Besuretosecurelyanchorthewatertrampolinebeforeeachuse.Checkyourjumpsurfaceconnectionsregularly.
Never use trampoline without spring pad covers properly secured.
5. All users should wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) when using this water trampoline
or water bouncer.
6. ThewatertrampolineisdesignedtobeusedinalargebodyofwaterwithaMINIMUMDEPTHOF8FEET.Alwayscheckthat
 theswimmingareaaroundthetrampolineisfreeofobstructionsincludingsubmergedlogs,sandbarsandrocks.Askabout
local conditions before use.
7. Never use your water trampoline after sunset, or in poor lighting.
8. Avoidusearoundswimmersandareasthataresubjecttoboattrac.
9. Do not swim or play under your water trampoline.
10. Do not dive o the water trampoline, always enter the water feet first.
11. Neveruseinstormyweather,orinroughwaterconditionsorhighwinds.Seekshelterwhenlightningispresentorexpected,
DO NOT stay on product.
12. NEVER USE YOUR WATER TRAMPOLINE OR WATER BOUNCER WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
13. Be in control while using your water trampoline or water bouncer. Jump or bounce in the center of the trampoline, away from
the padded frame. Do not attempt acrobatic maneuvers while using your trampoline or bouncer. Avoid bouncing too high.
14. Do not tow your water trampoline with riders aboard.
15. Always secure from unauthorized or unsupervised use while not using your product. It is best to remove the trampoline from
 thewateranddeateorremovethejumpsurfaceandladdertoavoidunsuperviseduse.
16. Inspect your trampoline or bouncer and replace any worn, defective or missing parts before each use.
17. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF USERS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
18. MAXIMUM JUMPING LOAD IS 300 POUNDS. CHECK AND SECURE YOUR HARDWARE TIES WHEN JUMPING WITH MAXIMUM LOADS.
19. This water trampoline / bouncer should not be used as a personal flotation device.
20. Never place any body parts under the spring pad cover or frame.
Safety Warnings
THESE WARNINGS ARE POSTED ON YOUR ISLAND HOPPER
TURTLE HOP WATER BOUNCER. READ BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH SET UP.
PACKING LIST
Island Hopper Turtle Hop water bouncer comes as a complete set and
includes the following:
- Turtle Hop inflatable bouncer
- Instruction manual
- Soft web ladder
-Repairkit
- Hand pump

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1. Lay out the Turtle Hop water bouncer on a flat surface. Make sure there are no
sharp objects that could damage or cause a puncture to the water bouncer.
2. Prior to inflation, check the water bouncer to ensure the jump surface is securely
on and tight.
3. There is a valve on the water bouncer that is used to inflate the bouncer. You can
use a shop vacuum or power inflater to inflate the bouncer and then top o with
the pump that is provided.
Fill the tube with air until firmly inflated. Check to be sure it is firm
before each use. If you don’t have a valve adapter you can still inflate your Turtle
Hop water bouncer by simply putting the nozzle of your shop vacuum to the open
valve and blow the air in. Once the tube is inflated, pull the nozzle away and quickly
close the valve. Use the foot pump with adapter that is provided to top o and keep
full and firm.
Air fluctuations are normal depending on outside air and water temperatures. In the
cool morning, your tube may look like it is going flat due to a leak when it actually
is soft due to the air temperature. TOP OFF WITH AIR WHEN NEEDED AND KEEP
TUBE FIRM WHEN IN USE.
4. Attach LADDER by snapping it to the D-rings in the anchor/handle area.
5. Be sure the plugs under the Turtle Hop water bouncer
are closed before using. If water accumulates under the
jump surface of the water bouncer, pull to the shore
and deflate. Then open the plugs to release the water.
Inflation and Set Up

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Anchoring
DO NOT USE IN STRONG WINDS OR STORMS.
STAY OFF WATER BOUNCER AND
PULL TO SHORE IF YOU EXPECT A STORM
IMPORTANT NOTE
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IMPORTANT: Proper anchoring is essential to the safety and performance of this
product. If improperly anchored, the product can move and/or float away. Aqua
Sports Technology is not responsible for any damage, injuries or losses due to
improper anchoring.
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The Turtle Hop water bouncer is designed for short term anchoring and day-use.
Leaving the product in the water for extended periods of time may create a safety
hazard and or reduce the lifespan of the product.
•
Find the rope holder — fittings welded just above the water line and use to tie o
anchor ropes. Do not use handles to tie o anchor ropes — they can tear o. Anchors
are sold separately. Use marine anchors or cinder blocks with appropriate weight
for your location.
•
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tie the product o to the dock when in use. Users could be
injured by contact with hard surfaces, and/or the product could be damaged by
abrasion. Keep a safe distance of at least 15ft. away from docks, boats, boat lifts or
any other structures.
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DO NOT USE IN SWIMMING POOLS.

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Operation
This product is intended for use as a recreational play station, bouncer and lounge to
be used by small number of users and lower weights. WEAR COAST GUARD
APPROVED LIFE JACKETS.
Do not exceed the products maximum number of users or capacity. Be reasonable in the
use of the product. Do not allow more than 3 users at one time. TO PREVENT INJURIES,
ALLOW ONLY 1 USER TO BOUNCE AT A TIME. DO NOT ALLOW HORSE PLAY,
PUSHING, AND SHOVING.
USE COMMON SENSE. Do not Dive from product. Do not jump in shallow water. Use in
water with a minimum of 8ft. of depth. When standing, be sure to account for motion
that can cause loss of balance and injury.
BE SURE ALL SWIMMERS ARE CLEAR BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER
AROUND THE WATER BOUNCER.
If the product shows any signs of instability or appears to be under inflated, immediately
discontinue use. Check and monitor moorings, air pressure and air-holding ability. Do not
use until these are confirmed.

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Cleaning and Storage
Take Turtle Hop out of the water when not in use. Lay out a clean tarp on the ground and
place the tube on top of the tarp.
Deflate by unscrewing the valve caps to access and open the valve. Let the air flow out
freely. Remove all air for the tube by using the deflation end of a power inflater or shop
vacuum on reverse.
Wipe down the tube with mild soap and water then dry the tube (DO NOT use ARMORAL
or any product that contains silicone or Petroleum Distillates) before folding. Be sure the
tube is DRY before folding.
Fold the deflated tube into a tarp or put into a plastic storage bin. (not included). Wrap
folded tube inside tarp and secure with rope or bungee.
Store product (tube, hardware and parts) in a cool, dry place (DO NOT store directly on
concrete). Place mothballs around stored inflatable to keep mice and insects away.

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Repairs and Patching
1. FIND THE HOLE — Inflate the tube until firm and clean with damp towel. While the
tube is DRY, go over it with your hands and feel for the puncture. Often the small holes
look like a scratch so check these areas first. If you find an area that you suspect is a
hole, wet the area and feel for the air. Sometime you will HEAR the whistle of a small
hole before you feel it. BE PATIENT. START ON THE OUTSIDE TOP AND WORK DOWN
ON EACH PANEL.
2. CIRCLE THE HOLE WITH A PEN — This will help you locate the area to patch once
the tube is deflated.
3. CLEAN THE AREA — Make sure the area around the hole is cleaned and dry. Then cut
a patch that will fit over the hole allowing a few inches larger for gluing surface.
4. APPLY PVC GLUE AND PATCH — You can find this adhesive at any West Marine or
Hardware store under “inflatable PVC adhesive.” Place patch over hole and allow to
dry for 5 minutes.
5. OUTLINE THE PATCH WITH AQUA SEAL (sold separately) let stand for 24 hours.
Aqua Seal dries very slowly, but the repair will be PERMANENT once it is sealed.
Patches without Aqua Seal will work, but will not be permanent and eventually
can come o.
Arepairkitisincluded.Seeourstepbysteprepairguidebelow.
CALL TO ORDER - [phone]
LINK: www.watertrampolines.com/repair_manual.pdf

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Limited Warranty
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Neoprene Distributors International Inc. DBA:Aqua
Sports Technology with respect to the Island Hopper water trampoline product purchased and used
in the United States and internationally.
Your Island Hopper product(s) when delivered to you in a new condition in the original packaging are
warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase so long as the product remains in the possession of the original owner.
If you feel the product is defective, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE RETAILER. Call our Island Hopper
service representative at [phone] to receive a return authorization. Returned units not supported
by a return authorization number will be refused. Return only the defective part for inspection (tube,
frame, springs, etc.) in the original carton with a copy of the bill of sale or purchase invoice along with a
complete explanation of the problem and the RA number provided to you. Shipping charges, if any,
must be prepaid by the consumer. COD shipments will be refused. Defective product(s) returned to
Aqua Sports Technology and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired or exchanged for
new product(s) or part(s) where applicable. The warranty period for any replacement part shall begin
upon shipment, but shall in no event exceed the warranty period of the defective product. Product or
parts covered by this limited warranty will be returned to you without charge.
This warranty covers all manufacturer defects encountered in normal use of the product and does
not apply in the following situations:
1. Loss or damage to the product(s) due to abuse, mishandling, alteration, accident, failure to follow
operation, maintenance or storage instructions, over inflation, under inflation, acts of God
including damaged caused by storm or animals.
2. If your product has the serial numbers or date of manufacture removed or altered.
3. Wear and tear due to normal use and weathering.
Neoprene Distributors International Inc. DBA: Aqua Sports Technology shall not be liable for loss of
revenue or profit, failure to realize savings or other benefits, or for any other special, incidental or
consequential damages caused by the use, misuse or inability to use the product(s) regardless of the
legal theory on which the claim is based, even upon notification to Neoprene Distributors International
Inc. DBA: Aqua Sports Technology of the possibility of such damages. Nor shall recovery of any kind
against Aqua Sports Technology be greater in amount than the purchase price of the product(s) sold
causing the alleged damage.

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Assumption of Risk: Use of this product involves certain inherent risks as outlined in
the “Cautions” and “Warnings” section of this instruction manual and as posted on the
product. When using this product, you freely agree to assume any and all risks of injury,
both known and unknown, and understand that inherent risks can be reduced by
abiding by the warnings listed in this manual and as post on the product.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT
In consideration of the sale of this product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest
extentpermittedbylawasfollows:
1. Waive any and all Claims that you have now or in the future against Neoprene
Distributors International DBA Aqua Sports Technology resulting from use of
this product.
2. Release Neoprene Distributors International DBA Aqua Sports Technology from
any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that you or any user
of this product may suer as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause
whatsoever, including negligence on the part of Neoprene Distributors International
DBA Aqua Sports Technology in the design or manufacture of this product.
3. Binding Arbitration: You agree to submit to binding arbitration on any and all claims
which you believe you may have against Neoprene Distributors International
DBA Aqua Sports Technology arising from the use of this product. The arbitration
shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association and shall
commence with in ONE year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose.
This arbitration shall be held in Auburn California. The submission to the American
Arbitration Association shall be unlimited and the arbitration award may be enforced
by an Court of competent Jurisdiction.
4. Binding eect of agreement: In the event of your death or incapacity, this agreement
shall be eective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators,
assigns, and representatives.
Release of Liability, Claim Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Agreement

Aqua Sports Technology
11859 Lakeshore North | Auburn, California 95602
Warranty Information call: [phone]
[e-mail] | www.watertrampolines.com
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