Backyard Discovery Next Generation 5007 User manual

The Cedar Mountain Swingset
From Backyard Discovery
Backyard Discovery
3001 N Rouse ve
Pittsburg, KS 66762
www.swingsetsonline.com
Sales: 855-308-6871
Support: 800-856-4445
YOU MUST START HERE!
Use these assembly instructions to begin assembly of your Cedar Mountain swingset.
1. The Cedar Mountain is made from individually packaged components. Each
component has its own assembly instructions in the box.
2. Build each component according to the instructions in the respective
component box(es) except for the Tunnel.
3. For the tunnel only, you MUST use the instructions in this package. DO NOT USE
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE TUNNEL/ ROCK W LL BOX!
4. Once all components are complete, attach them to the respective towers to
make the Cedar Mountain configuration as shown. ttach the towers together
using the tunnel and the instructions in this package!
5. The swing beam can be attached to the back of either fort without causing a
play conflict.
6. Build the rock wall using the original tunnel/rock wall instructions in the box and
attach it to one of the fort openings as directed in the rock wall instructions.
7. DO NOT INSTALL THE 1 ’ SLIDE AND THE 8’ SLIDE NEXT TO EACH OTHER! YOU
MUST LEAVE A TOWER WALL PANEL IN PLACE AS A SPACER TO SEPARATE THE
TWO SLIDES. MOUNTING THEM CLOSE WILL CAUSE A PLAY CONFLICT AND
MAY RESULT IN INJURY!
8. DO NOT MOUNT THE MONKEY BARS ON THE SAME TOWER/SIDE OF THE
TOWER AS EITHER SLIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE A PLAY CONFLICT AND MAY RESULT
IN INJURY!
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MODEL #5007
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Next
Generation
If you need assistance with parts or have assembly questions, please call Customer Service at
866-362-1123
Our regular office hours are
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Please read the entire instruction manual carefully before proceeding with the assembly or use of your
new gym set. SAVE THIS MANUAL for future reference in the event that you need to contact us for
assistance or replacement part information and ordering.
Assembly requires
at least two adults.
YOUR WARRANTY
Leisure Time Products Inc, provides a 5-
year pro-rate warranty. See inside back
cover of this manual for details.
We take great care to design our products
with your child's safety in mind. However,
only with careful supervision and proper
safety instructions, can you be assured of
safe play time on any product designed for
children.
LEISURE TIME PRODUCTS For Residential Only
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Prior to assembling your play product, take a installation and at least once per year.
thorough inventory of all components using There are many excellent products, such
the parts list. as Thompson's Waterseal, Behr Wood
Conditioner, Olympic Water Guard or
Sort and lay out all wood pieces, matching Olympic Wood Protector. Please check
identical pieces into piles. Mark all pieces of with your local home improvement
wood using masking tape, write board letter center to see what they recommend for
on tape and adhere to each piece of wood your area conditions. Proper care and
for quick reference and identification. maintenance will help maintain the
beauty of the set as well as gain the
Sort all hardware according to size. Refer to maximum life of the unit.
parts identification section. Selecting the
wrong hardware during early assembly will Metal plates: The structural integrity of the
lead to shortages. Finding extra hardware is play product is dependent upon the proper
not cause for alarm. We often include extra installation of the metal plates. As noted and
hardware in case parts are lost during diagramed in these assembly instructions,
assembly. the installation of these metal plates must
also be followed precisely. If your play set
Selecting the correct location for your has end ladders or swing beam supports,
playset product is very important for your make sure they are angled away from the
children's safety and for the play product's top ladder or swing beam. If a play product
longevity. Your playset must be installed on has one or two climbing towers, the metal
level ground. Installation on sloping ground plates must be installed so that each
will cause your set to "lean" and, in time, this climbing tower is perpendicular to the top
leaning will put stress on all the joints. This ladder.
stress will cause the set to become loose
and unstable. Once this occurs, it becomes Ground stakes: Metal stakes are
difficult to correct, and Playground, Inc. provided and are to be installed as
cannot assume responsibility for any failure outlined in the assembly manual.
from incorrect installation. Uneven ground Cementing is recommended and
must be properly leveled before installation. required if you have loose or sandy soil
or if you live in an area that is prone to
Warping: Occasionally, some wooden high winds or severe storms.
components may twist or warp in the carton
after packaging. This is not necessarily a On site adult supervision is required at all
cause for alarm. In most instances, these times for children of all ages.
parts straighten out when assembled.
Seasonal checking or cracking of the grain Ensure that suspended climbing ropes,
on wooden parts is also quite natural. Water chains or cables are kept tight enough so
and heat are the two most frequent causes they cannot be looped back on
of expansion and contraction of wood fibers. themselves and are kept secure at both
We recommend that you apply a wood ends.
sealant or protectant at the time of
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY
SEE PAGES 34 THRU 36 FOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
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SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
FOR SAFETY'S SAKE,
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY
AND CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN ACCORDINGLY
Caution for Your Children. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the
likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
• Instruct children not to attach items to the swing set that are not specifically designed for or made to use
on the equipment (such as jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, or chains) as this could pose a
strangulation hazard.
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats. Only one child per
swing.
• Children should NOT wear loose or stringed clothing or jewelry which can cause a potential danger of
strangulation while using playground equipment.
• Children should NOT play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
• Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving elements such as swings,
trapezes and gliders.
• Children should NOT swing empty swing elements.
• Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion. Nor should they jump from
the upper decks – always use the ladders or slides.
• Children should NOT climb UP the slide because the slick surface could cause a fall and they should
never slide down head first.
• Children should NOT twist swing chains or loop them over the top support beam because this will
weaken and reduce the strength of the chain and possibly break them.
• Children should NOT climb on the top ladder when swing elements are in use.
• If your set has a Climbing Rope, the Climbing Rope must be attached securely at both ends in such a
manor that it can not be looped back upon itself.
WARNING
Small components of your play center represent a choking hazard to children. Do not allow
access to nuts, bolts, washers or other small parts. Tighten and inspect your play center
frequently to avoid this danger.
Children must not use equipment until properly installed. Before using your play center,
carefully read to any and all children who may use the play center the "safety rules" included in
this booklet.
Play center modification is forbidden. Any modifications to your play center will affect its
structural integrity and render the warranty null and void.
Caution! This play product will not be ready for a child's play until assembly procedures are
complete, all hardware is tightened, all ground stakes are installed, and you, the responsible
adult, are satisfied that the unit is secure and safe. At this time and always, review the "safety
and general information - cautions for use" sections with each child using the play product.
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Assembly Safety:
• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the gym set has been completely
assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the gym set until it has been completely assembled.
• Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
• Do not stand on the platform until the gym set has been completely assembled. Use a step ladder if you can not reach high
enough.
• Follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
• Avoid assembling your gym set in poor weather conditions.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots and gloves) while assembling your gym set.
Tools and Materials Required:
Claw Type Hammer 10 ft. Tape Measure
Framing Square or Level 10 ft. Step Ladder
Box Wrench or Sockets (9/16” & ½") Screwdriver (Medium Phillips)
Electric Drill or Cordless Beeswax or Soap
Drill Bits: 3/16", 3/8" 5/16" & 7/16"(High Speed) (Used to lubricate screw threads)
HAVING THE PROPER TOOLS ON HAND WILL EASE AND
REDUCE THE ASSEMBLY TIME OF YOUR NEW PLAYSET.
YOUR PLAYGROUND, INC READY-TO-ASSEMBLE PLAYSET IS STAINED AT
OUR FACTORY. STAINING IS NOT NEEDED AT THE TIME OF INITIAL ASSEMBLY.
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POLYETHYLENE ENCASED POSTS:
Some lumber inside the polyethylene encased posts MAYBE
subject to the following treatment
Supplier: Pacific Wood Preserving
22125 Rock Creek Rd.
Sheridan, OR 97378
Preservative: Pacbor Treated (Disodium
Octaborate Tetrahydrate)
Retention level: .118 pcf
Wood species: Pine, White Fir, Hem Fir,
and/or Doug Fir
THE WOODEN PARTS FOR YOUR PLAYSET ARE MADE FROM
CYPRESS AND OTHER UNTREATED NATURALLY DECAY RESISTANT LUMBER,
WITH THE FOLLOWING, POSSIBLE EXCEPTIONS:
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RECOMMENDED GROUND COVERS
Suggested Material ........Uncompressed Depth
Double Shredded Bark Mulch ...........9"
Uniform Wood Chips ........................12"
Fine Gravel .......................................12"
Fine Sand ..........................................12"
SELECTING THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR YOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY AND THE PRODUCT’S LONGEVITY
Safe Play Area:
• The safe play area refers to a zone extending 6' beyond the gym set on all sides,
including the space above the gym set.
• The ground surface must be level. Installing your gym set on sloping ground can cause
it to lean or "rack". This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and
in time will cause those connections to loosen and fail.
• The safe play area must be free of all structures, landscaping, trees and branches,
rocks, wires, and other obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running
or swinging into these obstacles.
• Remove all tripping hazards from the safe play area. Tripping hazards include: roots,
stumps, rocks, landscaping, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical
connections.
• Do not install your gym set over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth or any other
hard surface. The following is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer
Product Safety Commission.
A FALL ON TO A HARD SURFACE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
Any edging used to contain the ground must be
beyond the safe play area.
(Ex. Landscape timbers or railroad ties)
Dimensions:
• The Next Generation has One layout option.
Layout Ground Dimension Safe Play Area*
6"81/2"x5'10" 17'-10"x18'-9"
*Level Ground Surface - See below
• Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area.
• Max fall height 90"
General Information:
Your set has been designed and engineered for children
only and for residential use only.
A maximum of 150 lbs. per child is recommended for
play activities designed for individual use.
A maximum of 120 lbs. per child is recommended for
play activities designed for multiple child use.
A maximum of 9 children is recommended for this unit.
SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
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Landscape Timbers
6' from play structure
Sale play area using recommended ground cover
Landscape Timbers 6' from play structure Sale play area using
recommended ground cover
Front
Left
Right
Back
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PLAYGROUND, INC. GYM SETS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS.
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY
AND INSURE A SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
USING THE HARDWARE
Failure to replace
this bolt with a
shorter one could
result in personal injury.
Check the positioning of parts in each Step's illustration, noting which of the parts should
receive the SpikeT-Nut. Place the Spike T-Nut in the hole and then seat it with one or two taps of a
hammer. Align the holes in the parts to be fastened. Start preliminary tightening of bolt into seated
nut by hand.
To securely tighten, turn the bolt with a wrench until the lock washer is fully compressed
between the head of the bolt and the flat washer.
Note that in some steps the instructions say to tighten "just snug." This means to tighten the
bolt just enough to keep the parts together, but loose enough to allow the parts to move. This is
necessary to allow squaring and leveling. The bolt will be tightened securely in a following step.
All bolts and screws must be tightened securely before the playset is ready for use.
Bolt has been
screwed securely
into Spike T-Nut and
the connection is
tight.
Check connec-
tions periodically for
tightness during the
life of the Gym set.
Lock Washer
Hex Head
Bolt Flat
Washer
Spike T-Nut
How to use Hex Head Bolts and Spike T-Nuts Correct
Assembly
Do not
over tighten.
Typical Installation -Lag Screw: Typical Installation -Wood Screw:
• Use an electric drill or screw gun to drive screws.
• These screws are self-tapping, so no pilot
holes are required.
• Lubricate the threads of the screws
with beeswax or soap to ease
installation and minimize breaking
screws.
• It is very important to make certain
that the tops of all screws are flush
with the surface of the wood and
there are no protruding sharp edges.
• Always drill pilot holes
when using Lag
Screws. The size of
the pilot hole will be
specified in the Step.
• Tap the head of the Lag
Screw with a hammer to
start the threads into the
wood and then use a ½"
socket to tighten.
Lag Screw
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
• DO NOT over tighten• DO NOT over tighten
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
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TIP: Tap the Spike T-Nut into the part before you position the part on the structure. If you put it in
the wrong hole, remove it by inserting a bolt from the opposite side of the board and tapping the
bolt lightly with a hammer.
Incorrect Assembly
During assembly or maintenance, do not over tighten
the bolts. Over tightening can cause the bolt to
protrude past the spiked tee nut, which could cause
personal injury. Over tightening can also cause the
wood to be compressed or to “sink in” the bolt, washer
or spiked tee nut. If this has happened, you may need
to add additional washers or replace the bolt with a
shorter one, so that the bolt does not protrude.
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Front View
NOT SHOWN
H6
H13
H8
G3
H7
H14
L1
G4
L2
M6 M6
N2
Back View
N2
M8
C1
M2
H11
H11
C2
C3
H1
M9
G8
M6 M6
M8
H3
G2
Tent Top
G2
N2
M8 M8
C1
G1 G6
G5
C2
C2
C1
C3
H5
H1
H3
M6 H9
H9
H7
H7
M5
M9
M9
M4
E1
E1
M11
H12
Y28
M3
Y31
Y30
M6
C3
M7
M12 M12
G8
N3
M10 M10
M1
M9
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