User Manual - Mamba GaGa Ball Pits
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1. Mambagaga com lt 1802 State Route 31 Box 203 Clinton NJ 08809 855 626 2242 Portable Mamba GaGa Ball Pits Assembly Use and Care Manual AN Warn Warning READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY AND USE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 1 A Warnings and Safety Information Children should be supervised at all times while in and around the pit Do not climb slide sit or stand on rails sides or net panels The panels are not intended to hold weight or to be used to jump on as doing so can damage the system The panels and equipment provided are not to be used as a fence or containment system for kids and or animals Do not use system and keep people away from the ball pit during lightning storms or other severe weather Disassemble and store system away from severe winds or weather conditions to ensure no harm to person or property Do not use the assembled pit or individual panels or components for any other purpose than the games and sports for which they are intended Do not allow children assemble disassemble move or adjust the system without proper supervision Do not wear jewelry loose clothing or anything which may entangle in the panels during play The GaGa pit system should be used on a flat surface avoiding ice rocks or other surfaces which may be hazar2. holes on the side of the female half of each hinge rotating the locking hub clockwise to engage the bolt in the threaded metal insert in the hinge There should be two installed per panel one at the top and one on the bottom along one side of each panel Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 6 Step 6 Using the 5 16 hex wrench located in the outside pocket of the ball bag lightly tighten the locking hubs on the sides of the female hinge halves until they come into contact with the hinge pins Test to ensure that the locking hubs are creating enough friction on the hinge pins to prevent them from being easily removed DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN as this can cause damage to the locking mechanism Congratulations Your Mamba GaGa Ball Pit is ready to use Section 2 Disassembly and Storage Instructions Simply loosen locking hubs and pull up hinge pins to separate panels We suggest storing the pins by simply inserting them through the top and bottom hinge halves on the sides of the wall panels the entry exit panel hinge pins should also be stored in the wall panels since they are too long to store in the entry exit panels The locking hubs can be lightly tightened to keep the hinge pins in place for transportation and storage The panels may be stored either upright stacked against a wall or on a rolling cart or flat with the top bar padding on alternating sides to prevent scratching If panels are hung on wall brackets ens
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4. ba GaGa Commercial panels come with the wall and entry exit panels fully assembled and ready to be formed into an enclosure for playing GaGa ball and other games Step 1 Determine where the pit will be assembled on a suitable flat and safe surface The overall size and shape of the enclosure can be adjusted by adding or removing panels to suit the available room number and age of participants Step 2 Locate the best position to install the entry exit panels Begin with one of these entry exit panels and align the hinge half at the bottom of the panel with the corresponding hinge half of an adjacent wall panel such that the male and female hinge halves are interlocked Step 3 Holding it by the rubber cap insert a hinge pin through the top hinge half of the wall panel thread it through the top hinge half of the entry exit panel and seat it all the way to the floor through the bottom interlocked hinges of both panels Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 4 Step 4 Attach another wall panel to the other side of the entry exit panel in the same manner Note that on the side of the entry exit panel on which the wall panel s top hinge half is male the rubber cap of the hinge pin will be about 1 above the hinge s knuckle when the pin is fully inserted Itis essential that the entry exit panels are not assembled adjacent to each other as this would result in the hinge pin protruding too far above the center hinges Ther
5. cannot touch the ball two times in a row the ball must first touch another player or the pit wall or it is called a double touch and that player is out 5 Players may not kick the ball since this means touching the ball below the knee 6 If the ball is hit out of the pit then the last player to touch the ball is out Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 10 7 Players who are out must leave the GaGa pit immediately 8 The last player out is the winner and gets to start the next game GaGa Game Variations Domination GaGa This variation is great for leveling the playing field among players of various ages and or athletic ability Gameplay is as above except that when a player gets out any player who was previously gotten out by that player can re enter the pit Mayhem GaGa Use up to 4 balls for this game different colored balls work best to help keep track of double touches Players may not see it coming Dodge GaGa If a player catches the ball in the air the last person to hit the ball is out Team GaGa Players stay on opposite sides of pit which can be re shaped into a rectangle or even figure 8 and play until one team is totally eliminated Getting each opponent out allows a teammate to re enter Can be combined with Dodge GaGa allowing ball to be caught Defender GaGa Each player picks a wall panel to defend from being hit by the others Keep score by number of hits and high score lose
6. dous to the participants Follow all instructions for assembly to ensure safe use and to avoid damage to the panels Do not allow system to remain in standing water and organic material that can entangle or corrode the system Check the system before each use to ensure that all parts are properly installed and attached Test the system to ensure that it is stable and secure before use Never play on or use damaged equipment or partially disassembled systems The system is designed so that each panel helps to support the other panels to which they are attached Therefore the pit must be assembled into a complete unbroken enclosure before use to prevent damage to the panels Always assemble the pit with at least a 20 degree angle between adjoining panels i e do not allow adjacent panels to form a straight line The angle reduces torqueing stress on the individual panels so failure to do so may lead to damage of the panels Do not over tighten the locking hubs used to secure the hinge pins in the assembled pits as doing so may damage the locking system Do not use the system to lift hoist or support anything The system is designed only to act as a rebounder for a ball or approved sports equipment Supervisors must ensure that all players know and follow these rules of operation of the system WARNING Not intended for children under 3 years GaGa Pits may contain small parts which could present a choking hazard Copyright 2013 M
7. e must be at least two wall panels in between the entry exit panels to ensure that the wall panels are properly supported Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 5 Step 5 Attach wall panels to each other in a similar manner noting that when two wall panels are adjacent the hinges are passed through the interlocked hinge halves at both the top and bottom of the panels since they are of the same height Continue to attach wall and the other entry exit panels until a complete unbroken enclosure is formed iat Wa o y T URN AAA LAA AVX S 7 AAC amp We v y RAAY O ARAT SS en VAR ww Yak In forming the GaGa Pit enclosure adjacent panels should be at an angle of about 20 degrees or greater to each other This angle allows the panels to hold each other up and reduce torqueing stress on the panel frames Note that this angle can be inwards or outwards creating different shapes of pits to add to the unpredictable fun Similarly the GaGa Pit must be a completed enclosure as each panel is required to be attached to another at both sides to ensure adequate support for the structure and prevent the panels from being twisted and potentially damaged Step 5 A In order to prevent damage during shipping the locking hubs are being shipped along with the hex wrench in the outer pocket of the storage bag that came with your Mamba GaGa Ball Pit After assembling the pit simply install the locking hubs into the
8. e of the bungee balls which are used to secure the nets to the panel frames may come loose This should not affect the use of the panel or pit but if numerous bungee balls become loose the net will lose its ability to effectively rebound the ball Therefore loose bungee balls should be reattached as soon as possible Note that loose bungee balls remain secured around the bars of the panel even when loose to help prevent loss or misuse To reattach Pass the ball with attached cord through the border of the net maintaining consistent spacing of the bungee balls Reach under steel frame and hook bungee cord side that is on same side of net as the bungee ball Pull bungee cord down and around steel bar give a half twist to form a loop and pass this loop completely over the bungee ball Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 9 Section 4 Warranty and Returns Information Warranty on Commercial Pits Mamba GaGa Commercial Commercial Junior and Commercial Pee Wee pits are warranted to the end user for a period of five years for the panel frames three years for the netting and one year for the padding and bungee balls from the date of shipment Failure of materials and or workmanship is covered under normal use of the products under normal conditions Not covered under the warranty is normal wear and tear or damage caused by misuse of the equipment vandalism improper installation extreme weather conditions or lack of pro
9. per care and maintenance Return Policy All returns require previous authorization Please contact our customer service line at 855 MAMBA GAGA 855 626 2242 Returns are subject to a 15 restocking fee and return shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser In about your order please call our customer service line at 855 MAMBA GAGA 855 626 2242 Section 5 GaGa Ball Rules and Variations GaGa Ball is a variation of dodgeball in which players in a large GaGa pit try to eliminate opponents by striking them in the legs with the ball GaGa which in Hebrew means touch touch was invented over 30 years ago GaGa Ball became popular in Jewish summer camps in Australia and Israel then spread back to the US where it s popularity is exploding ABC news called it the kinder gentler version of dodgeball and child care givers recognize that it is a safer way to provide much needed physical activity for kids of any age and athletic ability Note There are many regional variations of the basic rules outlined below Feel free to play the game you love best Basic GaGa Rules 1 Players start inside pit touching the sides One player throws the gaga ball up into the air Players yell Ga as it bounces and the ball is in play after the second bounce Ga Ga 2 Players can hit the ball with one hand but cannot pick up and throw it 3 If the ball touches a player anywhere on or below the knee that player is eliminated 4 A player
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11. ure that the weight of the panel is resting on the frames rather than on the netting Storage should be in a dry covered location during long periods of non use Section 3 Care and Maintenance Instructions INSPECTION OF THE PANELS AND PIT ASSEMBLY BEFORE EACH USE Inspect the Mamba GaGa Ball Pit and replace worn defective or missing parts Missing or improperly attached top bar padding Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 7 Missing rubber pulls from top of hinge pins Loose bungee ball cords see attachment procedure below Bent or broken frame bars or cracked or broken hinges Holes tears frays in the netting pA gl gl gf gf Any sharp protrusions on the panels or other hazardous conditions Disassemble the GaGa pit immediately if any such hazard conditions exist and call 855 626 2242 to obtain any needed replacement parts Do not use the pit until the condition has been corrected and the pit has been re inspected Bar Pad Care and Maintenance Inspect all bar pads to make sure they are secured tightly to the top bar of each panel Secure any loose bar pads replacing any missing wrap ties Inspect all pads for wear tear or rips Replace any damaged bar pads Clean bar pads with mild detergent or mild vinyl cleaner Test cleaners first on an inconspicuous area to make sure they will not damage or discolor the pads Copyright 2013 Mamba GaGa LLC Page 8 Loose Bungee Ball Cords Occasionally on
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