Backyard Play Systems 4055 User manual

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2069
- NOTICE -
This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for
residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use.

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Your premium playset is manufactured from wood which has many natural characteristics and blemishes that may be present in some of the pieces in your playset. These
natural characteristics may include knots or minor cracks/splits. All individual parts have been cut to provide a smooth and safe surface. All parts have been inspected to
assure we pack only the safest, most durable wood product. Any minor blemishes in your playset will not affect the strength, durability, or structural integrity
of the finished product. Our limited warranty does not cover the imperfections not resulting in structural failure.
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN -
- NOTICE -
This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for
residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use.
02/16/20092069
Bridge,Tower & Sandbox Model 4055
First...
Check with your homeowner’s association before
assembling.
Read instructions thoroughly before you begin. If you
have purchased accessories to accompany this play
set, please read all installation instructions before
beginning assembly of this structure.
Check All Parts
If a part is missing, circle the part in question and call.
Important
In a drawing, a dotted line represents a part hidden
from view (like a part under a panel).
Adult Assistance required
Assistance is necessary to handle, fit, and
secure some components.
Squareness is very Important!
Start with a level surface and keep 90° corners and 90°
perpendiculars throughout the assembly to ensure all
components fit together.
Safety!
Check for protruding screws and bolts, verify all screw
and bolt lengths during assembly.
Always wear OSHA-APPROVED safety
glasses throughout assembly process.
Tools Required
7/16"Socket
Ratchet
SocketExtension
Hammer
5lb. Sledge
9/16”Combination
Wrench
#2SquareDrive
Bit (included)
PhillipsBit
ComboDriveBit
CordlessDrill
w/Charger
1/8”DrillBit
1/4”DrillBit
TapeMeasure
Level
C - Clamps
8'Step Ladder
Recommended for Ages 3 to 11
Backyard Play Systems
Customer Service
1-866-890-2211
1000 Ternes
Monroe, MI 48162

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Wear safety glasses during drilling, assembly of your playset.
Children should not be allowed in the playset assembly and build area.
Note the hole orientation on parts to avoid having to take parts
apart later.
Some steps require the assistance of two people to ensure proper
assembly, safety during assembly, as well as preventing any damage
to the playset.
All hex bolts and lag screws require a lock washer or lock nut.
To properly install lock nuts, two to three threads must protrude past the
lock nut and be exposed once tightened.
Acorn nuts provide protection in case screw threads protrude past a
surface. Extra acorn nuts are provided for this reason. Please be certain
to use these acorn nuts in the event this condition arises.
If a bolt does not engage in a T-Nut, it may be necessary to first install
without the washers and “grab” the T-Nut. Then back-out the bolt
and install with specified washers.
Due to wood characteristics and the manufacturing process hex bolts
may protrude past a surface. If this condition occurs add additional
supplied washers to eliminate bolt protrusion.
To aid in proper assembly pound T-nuts into their respective hole
prior to assembly
Pound in T-nuts while the part is on the ground to ensure proper seating.
Use a soft material under parts when pounding in T-nuts to ensure
no scratching or de-facing of parts.
Make sure all fasteners used are as specified. Using a fastener not
specified in a particular application may result in too much thread
exposure or not enough thread engagement.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY and HELPFUL HINTS
STOP!!! Check all parts and hardware before beginning. If any parts are
missing or damaged please circle and call the phone number listed.
DO NOT CONTACTTHE STORE OR RETURNYOUR PLAYSET !
KEEP THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR FUTURE CARE
AND MAINTENANCE REFERENCE.
To aid in making your playset assembly easier,
here is a listing of some helpful hints.
*IMPORTANT HARDWARE INFORMATION*

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SAFETYWARNINGS
Thisplaysetisrecommendedfor children (3)through(11)yearsof age.
Adultsupervisionisrequiredforchildrenofallages.
Dresschildrenappropriately.Avoid loose fitting clothes,coats,scarves,drawstrings and other
articlesof clothing thatmay getcaughtin theswing set.
Instructchildrentouseequipmentsensibly.
Childrenshouldnot twist ropeorchains.
Childrenshould avoid swingingempty seats.
Childrenshouldsit in thecenter of theseat,with their fullweight on theseat.
Neverallow children to stand orkneel ona swing.
Onlyone child per swing ata time.
Childrenshouldnotgetoffmovingequipment.
Childrenshouldnotwalk close to,infront of, behind,orbetween moving items.
Childrenshouldnot walkorrun up slide.
Childrenshould not pick up rampsor slides as this may cause breakage.
Ourequipment should notbe installedorerected onany hard surfacesuch asasphalt, concrete
orpackedearth. A fallontoa hardsurface can resultin serious injuryto the equipmentuser.
Placetheequipment onlevelground not lessthan six (6)feet from anyobstructions.
Donotusetheequipmentuntilfully erected, bolts tightened,andstructureisanchoredtothe ground.
Children should not play on the playset when it is wet. Slippery surfaces may cause a hazard.
Verifythat suspendedclimbing ropes, chains, or cables are securedat bothends andcannot
belooped backon itself.
Donot loopchains orropes overtheir topsupports soas notto reducethe strength
ofthese ropes and chains.
Instructchildrennotto attach itemstotheplayground equipment suchas,butnot limited to,jumpropes,
clothesline,pet leashes, cables and chain as theymay cause a strangulation hazard.
Instructchildren to not use thisplayset orany part of it forany otherpurpose thanits intended use.
Forsafety donot cutends of ropes as this may cause an unraveling condition. Instead, tie knots
inendof remainingropekeeping endsintactand sealed.
Please read carefully. Observing the following statements and warnings
reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
NOTICE:
This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application
and is not warranted for public or commercial use.
These statements are in accordance with the Consumer Safety Standards Guide.

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MAINTENANCE
Activity on your playset and optional accessories may loosen fasteners. Check all
lock nuts, hex and lag bolts, quick clips, retainer rings, acorn nuts, wood screws
and swing hangers for tightness and tighten as required.T-nuts should be
inspected for full and proper seating into the wood. Check and tighten all fasteners
twice monthly during the usage season. It is particularly important that this
procedure be followed at the beginning and end of each season.
Checking and surface cracking are characteristics of all wooden playsets. This is
caused by seasonal varying temperatures and moisture conditions. To minimize this
checking and/or cracking you may coat your playset with a sealant or preservative.
The color of your playset is from a process called MicroShade ™ and involves adding
colorant into the wood as it is pressure treated. It means colorant is throughout the
wood which helps minimize any surface marking being visible. The appearance of your
playset with MicroShade will last about two years with no stain or water sealant
application. You may wish to apply a water sealant which will benefit the wood and help
minimize splitting and checking.
If the stakes that anchor the set down become loose, detach them, drive them into the
ground in a different area and screw them to the set again.
All hardware is plated to prevent premature rusting. Although they are plated, some
may eventually experience surface rust. This will not affect their strength.
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period. To eliminate squeaks,
spray with WD-40 or other household lubricant.
Check swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains monthly during usage season for
evidence of deterioration.
Check rope on all accessories for extensive wear.
To help prevent pre-mature deterioration of rope and accessories,
detach and store during the off season.
Instruct your children not to twist ropes or chains, since this may reduce
the strength of the rope or chain.
Tents, Sandbox Cover, Trapeze, Tire, Swings and Slides should be removed
and stored indoors once temperature turns 10°F. or lower. Extended exposure to
these temperatures can shorten the life of your swing sets components.
When you are ready to dispose of your playset, make sure that all
metal, plastic and wood components are disposed of in accordance
with local waste ordinances.
Periodic maintenance is required to ensure safe enjoyment
of your playset and accessories.

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PLAYGROUNDSURFACINGMATERIALS
X3.CONSUMERINFORMATION SHEET FORPLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS9.
X3.1TheU.S. Consumer ProductSafetyCommission (CPSC) estimatesthatabout 100,000playgroundequipment
relatedinjuriesresultingfromfallstothegroundsurfacearetreatedannuallyinU.S.hospitalemergencyrooms. Injuries
involvingthis hazard pattern tend tobe amongthe mostserious ofall playground injuries, and havethe potentialto be
fatal,particularly when theinjury isto thehead. The surface underand aroundplayground equipmentcan be amajor
factorindetermining theinjury-causingpotential ofa fall. Itis self evidentthat a fallonto a shockabsorbing surface isless
likelyto cause a serious injury than afall ontoa hardsurface. Playgroundequipment shouldnever be placed on hard
surfacessuch as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quicklyturn to hardpacked
earthinareas ofhightraffic. Shredded barkmulch, woodchips, finesand or finegravel are consideredto be acceptable
shockabsorbingsurfaces wheninstalledand maintainedat a sufficientdepth under andaround playground equipment.
X3.2TableX3.1 liststhemaximum height fromwhich a childwould not beexpected to sustaina life-threatening head
injuryinafall onto four differentloose-fillsurfacingmaterials if theyareinstalledand maintained atdepthsof6,9,
and12 in.
However,itshould be recognizedthat all injuriesdue to fallscannotbe preventednomatter what surfacingmaterial
isused.
X3.3 Itisrecommendedthat a shockabsorbingmaterialshould extend aminimumof 6 ftinalldirections from the
perimeterofstationaryequipment suchasclimbersand slides. However,becausechildren may deliberatelyjumpfrom a
movingswing, the shockabsorbing materialshould extend in the frontand rearof a swinga minimumdistance of 2
timestheheightof the pivotpointmeasured from apointdirectlybeneath the pivotonthesupporting structure.
X3.4Thisinformationisintended to assistincomparingthe relative shock-absorbing propertiesofvariousmaterials. No
particularmaterialisrecommendedoveranother.However,eachmaterialisonlyeffectivewhenproperlymaintained.
Materialsshouldbecheckedperiodicallyand replenished to maintaincorrectdepthasdeterminednecessaryfor your
equipment.The choice ofa material dependson thetypeand heightof the playgroundequipment the availabilityof the
materialinyour area, andits cost.
9ThisinformationhasbeenextractedfromtheCPSCpublicationsPlaygroundSurfacing—TechnicalInformationGuide”
and“Handbook forPublic Playground Safety.” Copies ofthese reportscan be obtained by sendinga postcardto the:
OfficeofPublicAffairs,U.SConsumerProduct Safety Commission, Washington,D.C.,20207orcallthetoll-freehotline
:1-800-638-2772
TABLE X3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening
Head Injury Would Not Be Expected
6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depthType of Material
61011Double Shredded Bark Mulch
6712Wood Chips
559Fine Sand
6710Fine Gravel

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PLAYSET ORIENTATION
*Hint -
Throughout this manual refer-
ences made to the Left Side , the
Right Side and the Front of the
playset serve as a consistent
reminder to help with assembly:
BACK SIDE
FRONT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE

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PARTS LIST
x2
x7
x4
WOOD PARTS
x1
x4TN
x4
WOOD SIZE CONVERSION CHART
Nominal Board Size Actual Size
1“ x 4”..........................................3/4”x 3-3/8”
1“ x 6” 3/4”x 5-3/8”
5/4“ x 4”..........................................1”x 3-1/2”
5/4“ x 6”..........................................1”x 5-1/2”
2“ x 4”.......................................1-3/8” x 3-3/8”
2“ x 6”.......................................1-3/8” x 5-3/8”
4“ x 4”.......................................3-1/4” x 3-1/4”
..........................................
x1
TL
x5
x6
TJ 1-3/8” x 3-3/8” x 34-7/8”
2” x 4”x 15-3/8”
TM
TA
P
P-5 x25
TK
TH
P-8
5/4” x 6” x 46-3/8”
5/8” x 3-1/4” x 34-1/8”
2” x 4” x 25-1/4”
x1
TC TF
TE x1 x2
2” x 4” x 45-3/8”
G-2
1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 16”
3-1/4” x 3-1/4” x 96”
5/4” x 6” x 23-1/2” 5/4” x 4-1/2”x 38-1/2”
5/4” x 6”x 47-3/4”
x1
TO
2” x 4” x 70-11/16”
x4
TB
2” x 4” x 46-3/4”
x1
TD
2” x 4” x 46-3/4”
2” x 4” x 45-3/8”
2” x 4” x 37-1/4”
x1
TG TI x2 x4
5/4” x 5-3/8” x 22-1/2” 2” x 4” x 18”
Angle Bracket x5 Metal Handrail x1
x1
TP
2” x 4” x 70-11/16”
9” Hand Grip
1-3/8” x 3-3/8” x 37-1/4”
x1
TR
x1
TS
2”x 4” x 84”
2”x 4” x 84”
TQ x1
5/4” x 4-1/4”x 47-3/4”
x2

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1-1/2” x7
3/8” x 1-1/2”
BUTTON HD SCREW
3/8”T - NUT 3/8”FLAT WASHER
3/8”LOCK WASHER
x53
x44
x2
x59
3”
x4
3/8”LAG BOLTS
4”
x4
WOODSCREWS
2-1/2”
3”
1-5/8”
x155
x44 x100
1/4” SAFETY HANDLE HDW.
Lag
Screw Flat
Washer
1-1/2”
3/8”HEX HEAD BOLTS
4”
3/8”
2-1/2”
3/8”
3”
3/8”
5-1/2”
3/8”
x4
x2
1-1/2”
3/8”
x7 x2 x20
3/8”ACORN NUT
3/8”x6
ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN
#2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT
x1

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FORT
SET-UP
BEGIN HERE
ORIENTATION
6’
6’ 6’
29’
6’
SWING
ROCK WALL
SLIDE
*IMPORTANT!
Do not install these four Balusters (P-5).
They will be used for the Tower and Bridge option.
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
BACK SIDE
P-5
32’
TOWER
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
BACK SIDE

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MURO POSTERIOR
TOWER
TOWER
T-NUTS
ASSEMBLE
TOP
TOP
After installing all T-nuts,
rotate each TN end-over-end
lengthwise, as shown.
Eventual parts shown
for positioning only
(don’t install yet!).
TN
T-Nut x10
InstallT-Nuts BEFORE
assemblingTower.
T-Nuts should be installed
toward the INSIDE of
Tower legs (TN).
4”Hex Bolt x2
LockWasher
FlatWasher
Pre-InstalledT-Nuts downward
TM
TA
TN
TF
T-Nut
Pre-InstalledT-Nuts downward
3”Wood Screw x2T-Nut
T-Nut
5-1/2”Hex Bolt x2
LockWasher
FlatWasher
IMPORTANT!
Orient both partsTN as shown
forT-nut installation.Pay close
attention to hole locations!

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TOWER ASSEMBLE
TOWER T-NUTS
After installing all T-nuts,
rotate each TN end-over-end
lengthwise, as shown.
TOP
TN
IMPORTANT!
Orient both partsTN as shown
forT-nut installation.Pay close
attention to hole locations!
T-Nut x10
InstallT-Nuts BEFORE
assemblingTower.
T-Nuts should be installed
toward the INSIDE of
Tower legs (TN).
Eventual parts shown
for positioning only
(don’t install yet!).
TOP
5-1/2”Hex Bolt x2
LockWasher
FlatWasher
Pre-InstalledT-Nuts downward.
TM TN
TB
T-Nut
TF
3”Wood Screw x2
4”Hex Bolt x2
LockWasher
FlatWasher

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TOWER ASSEMBLE
TOWER ASSEMBLE
4”Hex Bolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
TB
Get a helper to steady
theTower Frame during
this step.
TOP
4”Hex Bolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
LEFT SIDE
FRONT SIDE

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TOWER ASSEMBLE
TOWER ASSEMBLE
4”Hex Bolt x4
LockWasher
FlatWasher
3”Wood Screw x4
TM
TM
TD
4”Hex Bolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
FRONT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
FRONT SIDE

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TOWER DECK
TOWER FRAME
TE 3”Wood Screws x4
17-3/8”
17-3/8”
Flush
Flush
LEFT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
Center betweenTN andTN
BACK SIDE
FRONT SIDE
TQ
2-1/8”
4-1/4”
Install this panel first.
TNTN
TNTN
2-1/2”Wood Screws
x6

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BRIDGE DECK
Pre-InstalledT-Nut
TOWER DECK
2-1/2”Wood Screws
x48
TK
TL x6
(spacedevenly)
TK
BACK SIDE
FRONT SIDE
TQ
(pre-installed
andcentered)
LockWasher
FlatWasher
1-1/2 Hex Bolt
FRONT SIDE
TA

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BRIDGE
Flush
Flush
1-1/2”HexBolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
AngleBracket
TG
JOIST
T-Nut
BRIDGE DECK
19”
Tent Upright
1-11/16”
Center
Corner Post
Center between
Corner Post and
Tent Upright.

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BRIDGE
TG
1-1/2”HexBolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
T-Nut
T-Nut
BRIDGE
7/16”DrillThrough
JOIST
TA
1-1/2”HexBolt
LockWasher
FlatWasher
T-Nut Flush
B
JOIST
Flush