Maintaining your trampoline
How to maintain your trampoline to extend its lifespan
Placed outdoors in your garden, a trampoline must be maintained regularly to preserve its aesthetic and functional qualities over time. Mostly used when the weather is mild, trampolining requires different precautions depending on the seasons and usage. To extend the life of your trampoline, we invite you to follow these few tips and pay special attention to certain components.
Clothing
Clothing is not a trivial matter when it comes to trampolining. It is best to choose loose, flexible fabric. Various items such as buttons, belts, or jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, watches, etc.) can damage textile components like the mat, the safety pad, or the net in the event of friction. For the same reasons, trampolining should be practiced without shoes.
Watch out for pets
Pets are not a trampoline's best friend. Although they love to play, our four-legged friends can damage the jumping surface with their claws.
Foreign objects
When using the trampoline, it is recommended not to hold any objects and to empty your pockets. In addition to increasing the risk of injury, these various objects could increase wear on the jumping mat or even damage it in the event of impact or friction.
Risks related to wind
Along with humidity, wind is the primary enemy of your trampoline. As far as possible, place it in an area with little exposure to the wind. For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the frame and fabric, the trampoline should not be installed under a tree to prevent impact during use and potential falling branches.
The use of the trampoline is recommended on soft ground (grass, soil). Indeed, on this type of ground, you can use an anchor kit to provide better stability to the trampoline during jumps and resistance to light and medium winds. If your trampoline is nevertheless installed on hard ground (terrace, concrete, etc.), note that this can damage the paint on the trampoline legs and weaken the steel structure.
In the event of strong winds, it is highly recommended to first dismantle the safety enclosure of your trampoline to limit its wind resistance and to put it in a safe shelter or to securely anchor the frame to the ground.
Protecting your trampoline off-season
Once the summer season is over, the trampoline is often used very little. It is therefore recommended to put the various components under cover. Stable temperatures and a relatively low humidity level are preferred to preserve the integrity of the metal structure and textile elements of our Spring and Springcare trampolines. It is wise to clean your trampoline before dismantling and winterizing it. To do this, use a low-pressure water jet or a damp sponge to clean the jumping mat and safety pad. Before wintering, dry the metal structure and the various fabrics to avoid mold. Then proceed to dismantle the safety enclosure (it is not necessary to remove the fiberglass hoop from the net). The poles (with foam and protection sleeves), nets, and other elements can be gathered on the jumping mat and then covered with a protective cover. Generally, it is advisable to protect the jumping area every winter and remove any weight from it that could damage it (snow, water, branches, dirt/dust, moss, etc.).
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Maintaining your trampoline after the winter period
With the arrival of warmer weather and the restart of the trampoline season, it is recommended to perform checks and maintenance on the parts: checking the tightness of screws and nuts, as well as the integrity of the jumping mat, the safety pad, and the safety net.
The safety net is the most sensitive element of a trampoline, which is why it is recommended to replace it every year. Feel free to retighten the anchor kit strap if necessary. Then, fully enjoy your trampoline with the family!
Certifications and compliance with standards
Produced from high-quality materials with a galvanized steel frame, the structure of Spring and Springcare trampolines ensures excellent stability. The German TUV SÜD GS certification and the French certification issued by CRITT serve as benchmarks in terms of quality and safety. Cornilleau trampolines also comply with the NF EN 71-14 standard.