Instructions for Putting Up a Trampoline Net

Trampolines are a great source of exercise for children and adults because they provide a fun exercise by rebounding. Rebounding is something similar to jumping jacks that increase energy and circulation while strengthening muscles. However, trampolines are dangerous without proper safety precautions. One of the best ways to ensure safety is to install a trampoline enclosure or safety net to prevent children from falling. Children will fall into the net and back onto the trampoline without injury.

  1. Preventing Injuries

    • Before installing your trampoline, ensure the trampoline is away from trees and other obstacles that children may hit while jumping. Keep the trampoline away from walls or other enclosures.

      Once you have installed your trampoline, install a good safety net around the trampoline. Installing a trampoline enclosure will take a few people to ensure proper installation. Make sure you have at least one or two people to help with this project.

      Purchase the trampoline enclosure at any sporting goods store or Wal Mart that will fit the dimensions of your trampoline because trampolines come in various sizes and are generally either round or square in shape. Ensure you have the proper tools to install. You need a wrench, nuts, brackets, and bolts. All but the wrench should be included in your trampoline kit.

    Installing your Trampoline Enclosure Poles

    • Trampoline net kits come with a net and usually at least eight high and low poles, ropes and most everything you need to install an enclosure, according to essortment.com. (See Reference 1)

      To begin, insert the upper smaller poles into the lower larger poles, which will usually have notches on one of the ends of the pole. The notched poles are the tops of the pole, which you will attach to the legs of your trampoline. Align the screw holes and insert the screws, and tighten screws in all the poles, according to trampolineonly. (See Reference 2) Your trampoline kit has enough foam tubes to place two over all of the pole assemblies if they are not already in place in the kit. Place the foam tubes over all of the poles beginning with the upper poles. Place the pole caps or balls on top of each pole. The tops have notches where the webbing is attached.

    Installing the Enclosure

    • Spread out the net or mesh and insert the webbed portion of the net into each pole top, and make a square knot on each pole. Stretch out the net portion and look for straps or ties that you will tie to the poles. The poles should have three areas where you attach the netting. Tie the netting to each pole working clockwise until you are back at the beginning, or entrance point.

      Many kits have nets with an entrance point included and marked and may have a zipper. Others may simply have an extra tie point so children can get in and out by untying to enter and tying once they are on the trampoline.

      After tying the net to the poles, tie a knot from each of the poles to the frame of the trampoline, again working clockwise. Square knots are very strong knots and should be used for all knots called for in the trampoline enclosure kit.

      After several uses, check the trampoline and all of the components to ensure that they are in good shape. Replace them if they look worn or ripped in areas.