Mamba GaGa LLC Portable Mamba GaGa Ball Pits Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Mamba GaGa LLC
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Mamba GaGa LLC Portable Mamba GaGa Ball Pits
PO Box 5129
Clinton, NJ 08809
855-626-2242
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
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.
Check the system before each use to ensure that all parts are properly installed and attached. Ensure that all bungees are attached to the panels and rubber caps are securely attached to hinge pins as described in this manual and at https://mambagaga.com/pages/how-to-videos
Keep all people away from the ball pit during lightning storms or other severe weather as the panels are made with steel tubing.
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 hazardous to the participants.
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.
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.
When transporting panels in a vehicle or trailer, remove locking hubs from hinges and transport separately.
WARNING: Not intended for children under 3 years. GaGa Pits may contain small parts which could present a choking hazard.
Assembly Instructions
Mamba 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 “door” 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 at the bottom.
Step 3. Insert a hinge pin through the top hinge half of the wall panel, thread it through the top hinge half of the entry/exit “door” panel, and seat it all the way to the floor through the bottom interlocked hinges of both panels.
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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 ½” above the hinge’s knuckle when the pin is fully inserted.
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It is 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. There must be at least two wall panels in between the entry/exit panels to ensure that the wall panels are properly supported.
Step 4. 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 “door” panel until a complete, unbroken enclosure is formed.
- 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.
- The GaGa Pit must be a completed enclosure as each panel is required to be attached to another at both ends to ensure adequate support for the structure and prevent the panels from being twisted and potentially damaged.
Step 5: In order to prevent damage during shipping, the optional 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 holes in each of the top hinge pairs, rotating the locking hub clockwise to engage the bolt in the threaded metal insert in the hinge:
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 contact the hinge pins inside the hinge. 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.
OPTIONAL GOAL PANELS
The optional goal panels are designed for use with a lightweight soccer or foam hockey set to increase the number of games that can be played in Mamba GaGa Ball Pits. They are easily removed from the pit to play traditional GaGa Ball. Please note that using a heavier soccer ball can cause the back of the goal panel to flip up. To prevent this, if needed, we recommend adding a sandbag (not included) to the bottom of the net.
Goal Panels can be added to the GaGa Pit in the same way as the other panels by lining up the hinges and passing the hinge pin down through them to the ground.
The goal panels can be folded for storage by simply raising the horizontal orange frame and securing it with the bungee attached to the net.
Disassembly and Storage Instructions
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Do Not Move the Entire Assembled Gaga Pit by Dragging.
Doing so can torque and stress the panels, causing damage to the equipment. Please disassemble and reassemble in new location. -
Simply loosen locking hubs and pull up hinge pins to separate panels.
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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).
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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, ensure 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.
Care and Maintenance Instructions
We strongly recommend visiting mambagaga.com/pages/how-to- videos for more complete instructions on how to maintain your GaGa Pit.
INSPECTION OF THE PANELS AND PIT BEFORE EACH USE
Inspect the Mamba GaGa Ball Pit and replace worn, defective or missing parts:
- Loose bungee ball cords (see attachment procedure below).
- Missing rubber pulls from top of hinge pins.
- Missing or improperly attached top bar padding.
- Bent or broken frame bars or cracked or broken hinges.
- Holes, tears, frays in the netting.
Disassemble the GaGa pit immediately if any hazardous conditions exist and call (855) 626-2242 or go online to mambagaga.com to obtain any needed replacement parts. Do not use the pit until the condition has been corrected and the pit has been re-inspected.
Loose Bungee Ball Cords
Occasionally, one of the bungee balls which are used to secure the nets to the panel frames may come loose. If numerous bungee balls become loose, the net will lose its ability to effectively rebound the ball and additional stress will be placed on the remaining bungees.
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.
This video is probably the easiest way to learn how to reattach the bungees:mambagaga.com/pages/how-to-videos#anchor2
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Pass the ball with attached cord through the border of the net, maintaining consistent spacing of the bungee balls.
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Reach under steel frame and hook bungee cord side that is on same side of net as the bungee ball.
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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, wrapping the cord twice around the base of the ball.
If a bungee ball needs to be replaced or added to the pit, use a needle nose plier to pull the knotted cord out of the ball, untie the bungee and loop it around the steel frame. Then reinsert the cord through the ball and retie the knot so that the bungee cord remains secured around the bar if it comes loose.
Warranty and Returns Information
Warranty on Commercial Pits
Mamba GaGa Ball Pits are warranted to original purchaser for a period of 5-years on the panel frames and 3-years on the nets and pads 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 proper care and maintenance as specified in this User Manual.
Return Policy
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund. 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. If a return is required due to our error, the 15% fee will be waived and we will pay any shipping fees.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it.
Additional information is available at: www.mambagaga.com/policies/refund- policy
GaGa Ball Rules and Variations
GaGa Ball (aka, Octoball) 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 if often called 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
- 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”).
- Players can hit the ball with one hand, but cannot pick up and throw it.
- f the ball touches a player anywhere on or below the knee, that player is eliminated.
- A player 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.
- Players may not kick the ball since this means touching the ball below the knee.
- If the ball is hit out of the pit, then the last player to touch the ball is out.
- Players who are out must leave the GaGa pit immediately.
- 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 and play until one team is eliminated. Getting each opponent out allows a teammate to re-enter. Team GaGa 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 loses!
Customers Support
Please visit https://mambagaga.com/pages/how-to-videos for additional
information on maintaining and using your Mamba GaGa Ball Pit.
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- Mamba GaGa | World's Best Portable Indoor-Outdoor GaGa Ball Pit – Mamba GaGa, LLC
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