While you do want your party to
be the talk of the town, you also want to keep your guests safe.
To help you with this area, below are some Party Safety Tips and
Frequently Asked Questions to keep in mind while renting our
bouncers:
1.
Is adult supervision
required?
2. What
kind of surface do I need?
3. How
big of a walkway do I need around the bouncer?
4. Can
I enjoy food or beverages in the bouncer?
5. Do
I need electricity, and if so, how much does it use?
6. What
is proper jumping attire?
7. What
actions are not allowed in the bouncer?
8. Can
I move the blower or bouncer once Fun Time has set them up?
9. What
if the blower stops?
10. How
many kids can be in a bouncer at once?
11. Can
kids rest inside the bouncer?
12. What
do I do with my sprinklers for the day?
13. What
do I do if it rains?
14. How
much does it cost to rent a bouncer?
15. Can
I have a bouncer in a park?
16. What
time do you drop off and pick up the bouncer?
17. How
much room do you need to get the bouncer into my yard?
18. Do
you have insurance?
19. When
do I need to make reservations?
20. How
long does it take to set up and take down a bouncer?
21. Can
I have a bouncer in my driveway?
22. Can
I have the bouncer overnight?
23. Can
I rent a bouncer on a holiday?
24. Can
I have my event indoors?
25. How
do I make a reservation?
26. Do
you deliver to my area?
27. How
do I know you will for sure show up?
1. Is
adult supervision required?
Adult supervision is required to
be present while the bouncer is being used by your guests.
Loss of balance and accidents happen all the time. DO NOT
allow children to be in the bouncer without supervision.
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2. What kind of surface do
I need?
You will need a flat and level
surface which is free of sharp objects both on the ground and
around the area. Most bouncers reach at least 15' tall,
therefore be aware of where tree limbs and electrical lines may be
hanging (slight slopes are okay). Surfaces that are okay
consist of: lawns (must be dry grass and sprinklers must be
turned off and covered to avoid puncturing the bouncer), concrete,
asphalt, or level dirt. Also, if we install a bouncer on
anything other then grass, we will need to become creative with
ways to secure the bouncer using ties to nearby sturdy objects
such as trees, fences, etc.
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3. How
big of a walkway do I need around the bouncer?
A walkway area of a minimum of
2' around the bouncer is required and a slightly larger area in
the front area is recommended so your guests have room to prepare
for entry.
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4. Can
I enjoy food or beverages in the bouncer?
No food, beverages, gum, silly
string, or pets are allowed inside the bouncer. If it's not
a human being in a pair of socks, it doesn't belong in the
bouncer. We will charge a $35 cleaning fee for bouncers that
are picked up with more then the usual pieces of grass, dirt, or
leaves in it. Gum, pen markings, ketchup, cake, punch, etc.
require time to get up off of the entire surface of the bouncer,
so a cleaning fee is charged for out of the norm grime left
behind. If you want to enjoy silly string in the bouncer,
you'll really enjoy the $75 cleaning fee that comes along with
that little can of fun. It has a severe chemical reaction on
the material of the bouncer, and besides for turning into a
tar-like substance, it also discolors the bouncer. If the
discoloration is in a noticeable area, you will be charged a
replacement fee for that area (minimum replacement is in the area
of $200 and can go up to $1,000 depending on where it landed and
the section(s) that have to be replaced).
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5. Do
I need electricity, and if so, how much does it use?
A 110 volt outlet is necessary
to inflate the jumper. If you do not have an electrical
outlet nearby, a generator is available for an additional fee.
See the Equipment
tab for pricing information. As for electrical usage, it
only costs about 15 cents per hour. Also, some bouncers
require two blowers to inflate them, therefore we will need two
outlets which are preferably on different circuits. Garage
outlets usually work best.
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6. What
is proper jumping attire?
All participants must
remove their shoes, jewelry, eyeglasses, barrettes/hair clips,
zippers on the outside of clothing, or any other sharp object
before entering the bouncer to help reduce an injury to
themselves, another guest, or the jumper. As for what to
wear, wear something comfortable like sweat pants and socks are a
big plus to protect from rubbing your skin off and blisters while
playing.
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7. What
actions are not allowed in the bouncer?
When your guests are in the
bouncer, flips, wrestling, running, or climbing on the nets and
walls is prohibited. This includes bouncing against the side
walls or entrance, and bouncers with slides requires the guests to
slide down feet first in the sitting position.
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8. Can
I move the blower or bouncer after Fun Time has set them up?
Do not attempt to move the
bouncer or the blower once it has been set up by our staff.
If you need to make some adjustments, please contact us
immediately at 888 711-JUMP.
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9. What
if the blower stops?
Should the blower stop, have the
guests exit the bouncer in an orderly fashion. Check to make
sure the circuit breaker has not tripped and also check to make
sure debris has not clogged the blower intake. Once the
blower starts up again, the guests may enter the jumper once it
has fully inflated.
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10. How
many kids can be in a bouncer at once?
Only guests of compatible age
and size should be in the bouncer at the same time. The
standard 15' x 15' inflatable can handle approximately 6-8 guests
at one time. Mixing riders of different sizes and/or ages
can increase risk of injury.
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11. Can
kids rest inside the bouncer?
Do not allow guests to sit or
lay down inside the bouncer when other riders are bouncing.
Should a rider jump and lose their balance, they may land on the
sitting or laying guest and injure someone.
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12. What
do I do with my sprinklers for the day?
If you will be having the
bouncer in a yard that contains automatic sprinklers, please turn
your sprinklers off the morning before we arrive and turn them
back on once the bouncer has been removed from your property.
The more water that it is in your yard, the more chance of mud and
such can be tracked into the bouncer, and remember, if the bouncer
is picked up filthy, we charge a $35 cleaning fee. If you
need to hose off your patio or driveway before we arrive, please
do it a few hours before we get there.
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13. What
do I do if it rains?
If rain rolls into town while
your bouncer is being used, remove your guests from the bouncer
and turn off the blower until safe conditions return. In the
event it has rained, please towel off the blower completely before
turning it back on to help avoid an electrical accident. Also,
before your riders get back into the bouncer, wipe the bounce area
dry as well. Although most bouncers do have roofs on them,
they are not waterproof and become very slick with any liquid on
them. In the event of rain before we show up, we will call
you to discuss options. In the event we have to cancel due
to weather, your full deposit will be refunded less $3 for
transaction fees.
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14. How
much does it cost to rent a bouncer?
Costs vary depending on how long
you want to keep the bouncer and what style you choose. A
15'x15' bouncer starts at $70 for a full day rental and they go up
in price all the way up to $225 for the waterslides.
Obviously the more elaborate the bouncer, the higher the price.
See our Jumpers
page for pricing information and the Packages
page for fantastic package deals.
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15. Can
I have a bouncer in a park?
Absolutely, but keep in mind
that some city's require a permit and that is your responsibility
to obtain any permits necessary. Also, not all parks come
with an electrical hookup so you will have to rent a generator
from us or bring in your own. Call us for generator
requirements if you want to supply your own. Check out the Parks
page and Equipment page for
additional information
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16. What
time do you drop off and pick up the bouncer?
Rental hours are 8 hours or less
depending on your party schedule and our last pick up is at 8p.
We may need to drop off the bouncer earlier in order to make a
packed delivery schedule, but if a specific pick up time is
needed, just let us know. Unfortunately we cannot pick up
all of our customers at 8p so the customers who book first will
get the later time spots and the last minute customers will be
scheduled as we can fit them in. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
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17. How
much room do you need to get the bouncer into my yard?
A standard 36" gate works,
but the more space we have to work with, the better! Some of
the bigger bouncers weigh up to 450 pounds and are difficult to
maneuver in tight areas, so the more room you can give us, the
faster we can get in, set up, and get out of the way of your
anxious guests.
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18. Do
you have insurance?
Yes, plus all parties will sign
a Party Rental Agreement. See our Insurance
section for more detail.
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19. When
do I need to make reservations?
As soon as you know your date,
that's when we recommend you make your reservation so you can get
the bouncer of your choice. Although we do have same day
delivery, those summer months leave slim pickings for those who
call at the last minute.
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20. How
long does it take to set up and take down a bouncer?
It only takes about 15 to 30
minutes to set up the smaller units, but the bigger units can take
anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes depending on the area we have to
work with. The large units come in pieces that connect
together so there are more parts to deal with. As for how
long it takes to tear one down, well, believe it or not a
bouncer can crumble to the ground like a rag doll in just seconds!
The actual pushing of the remaining air, rolling up, and moving it
out takes about the same time depending again on which unit we are
working with.
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21. Can
I have a bouncer in my driveway?
If you have a two car driveway
that is pretty straight with only a slight to no slope, more then
likely. Your driveway will need to be free of oil or other
fluids often leaked from vehicles, we need a nearby structure to
tether to so the bouncer doesn't bounce out of your yard, and the
entire area needs to be free of tree limbs and electrical wires.
A good span over head is about 18' on most models.
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22. Can
I have the bouncer overnight?
Yes at an additional charge and
with some stipulations, see the Overnight section for details.
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23. Can
I rent a bouncer on a holiday?
We are closed on some holidays
so we can enjoy time with our families as well. Please call
us at 888 711-5867 to find out if we are available when you need
us.
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24. Can
I have my event indoors?
Absolutely! If you've got
a space that big, we'd love to set up indoors where you won't have
to worry about the curve balls from Mother Nature, blowing leaves,
and the like. Keep in mind that there will be a blower (or
two depending on which unit you want) and that it makes noise, but
with the laughter and screaming, we doubt you'll even notice the
blower!
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25. How
do I make a reservation?
That is simple! Just give
us a call at 888 711-JUMP (5867) and let us know your date, time,
location, what bouncer you'd like, if you want any tables and
chairs, concessions machines, games, balloon decor and so on.
Once those details are done, we'll take a 25% deposit to hold all
of your items and then we'll see you at the event! See the Reservations
page for more detail.
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26. Do
you deliver to my area?
If you live in Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, or Los Angeles County, the answer is
more then likely! Check out the Delivery page or call us at
888 711-JUMP to find out for sure.
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27. How
do I know you will for sure show up?
Let's put it this way...if we
didn't show up and make your event the best ever, would you use us
again? Would you tell all of your friends, family, and
coworkers about us? Would you rant and rave about how great
we were? Of course you wouldn't, so why would we put our
name on the line like that? We've had our own events too and
we understand 100% what you are going through and that's why we
can guarantee that we will be there on-time with smiles on,
looking professional, and ready to help kick your event off
without a hitch!
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