Backyard Play Systems 4030 User manual

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- 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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Playset Model 4030
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
Socket Extension
Hammer
5 lb. Sledge
9/16” Combination
Wrench
#2 Square Drive
Bit (included)
Phillips Bit
Combo Drive Bit
Cordless Drill
w/Charger
1/8” Drill Bit
1/4” Drill Bit
Tape Measure
Level
C - Clamps
8' Step Ladder
- BEFORE YOU BEGIN -
Recommended for Ages 3 to 11
Backyard Play Systems
Customer Service
1-866-890-2211
1000 Ternes
Monroe, MI 48162
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.
- 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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ASSEMBLY SAFETY and HELPFUL HINTS
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 CONTACT THE STORE OR RETURN YOUR 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
This playset is recommended for children (3) through (11) years of age.
Adult supervision is required for children of all ages.
Dress children appropriately. Avoid loose fitting clothes, coats, scarves, drawstrings and other
articles of clothing that may get caught in the swing set.
Instruct children to use equipment sensibly.
Children should not twist rope or chains.
Children should avoid swinging empty seats.
Children should sit in the center of the seat, with their full weight on the seat.
Never allow children to stand or kneel on a swing.
Only one child per swing at a time.
Children should not get off moving equipment.
Children should not walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.
Children should not walk or run up slide.
Children should not pick up ramps or slides as this may cause breakage.
Our equipment should not be installed or erected on any hard surface such as asphalt, concrete
or packed earth. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user.
Place the equipment on level ground not less than six (6) feet from any obstructions.
Do not use the equipment until fully erected, bolts tightened, and structure is anchored to the ground.
Children should not play on the playset when it is wet. Slippery surfaces may cause a hazard.
Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends and cannot
be looped back on itself.
Do not loop chains or ropes over their top supports so as not to reduce the strength
of these ropes and chains.
Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment such as, but not limited to, jump ropes,
clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Instruct children to not use this playset or any part of it for any other purpose than its intended use.
For safety do not cut ends of ropes as this may cause an unraveling condition. Instead, tie knots
in end of remaining rope keeping ends intact and 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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PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS
X3.CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS 9.
X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment
related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Injuries
involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be
fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major
factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less
likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard
surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed
earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, woodchips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable
shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.
X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head
injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9,
and 12 in.
However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material
is used.
X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft in all directions from the
perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a
moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2
times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.
X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No
particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained.
Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your
equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment the availability of the
material in your area, and its cost.
9This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications Playground Surfacing—Technical Information Guide”
and “Handbook for Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these reports can be obtained by sending a postcard to the:
Office of Public Affairs, U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline
: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:
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
LEFT SIDE

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PARTS LIST
x1
x4
x4
WOOD PARTS
x4
x2
x1
2” x 4” x 69-1/2
x2
2” x 4” x 51”
x2
2” x 4” x 47-7/8”
x1
x2
3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 80-1/2”
5/4” x 6” x 67-1/2”
x4
T-1
T-2 T-4
E
x5 x6
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”
..........................................
x2x1
2”x 6” x 75-1/2”
x1 S
x6
x1
P-4
1”x 4” x 56-1/2” 2” x 4”x 62”
2” x 4” x 68” 2” x 4”x 15”
2”x 4”x 15-3/8”
D
BOI
J
2” x 4” x 51”
2-3/4” x5-3/8” x 96”
X-1 F
3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 96”
5/4”x 6” x 68-1/4”
x4
RLR
2” x 4” x 19”
P
2” x 4” x 18”
2” x 4” x 96”
T-3
P-5 x16
P-7
P-6
P-8
3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 44-1/8”
P-2 x8
5/4” x 6” x 47-3/4”
5/8” x 3-1/4” x 34-1/8”
2” x 6” x 84”
x2
I
L
P-3 x1 x4
5/4” x 5-1/4” x 47-3/4” 5/4” x 6” x 41”
P-1
K-1 x2 x11
2” x 4” x 43-1/2” 5/4” x 6” x 47-3/4”
x1 G-2
1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 16”

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ACCESSORIES
x2
Swing Beam Flat Plate
HARDWARE
Swing Beam Bent Plate -R
Spring Clip
Swing Hanger
Plaque
x6
x1
x6
Sling Swing
Safety Handle
x2
x3
Trapeze Bar
x1
x3 x1
x13
x1
Rope Tent Tarp
Climbing Rocks
Slide
SB-1SB
UW
x1
Swing Beam Bent Plate -L
SB-2
x6
Plastic Hole-Plug
Angled
x1
x4

10
3”
x25 2”
x2
1” 1”
3/8” T - NUT
3/8” FLAT WASHER
1/4” x 1” FENDER WASHER 3/16” x 1” FENDER WASHER
3/8” LOCK WASHER
TRUSS HEAD SCREW
3/4”
3/8” LAG BOLT WOODSCREWS
3/8” LOCK NUT
4”
3-1/2”
3/8”
2-1/2”
3”
1-1/4”
2-1/2”
PAN HEAD SCREW
2-1/2”
1-5/8”
x11
3/8” ACORN NUT
3/8”x8
x8
x3x8
x83
x44
x4 x11
x72 x45 x42x149
x3
x6
x118
x26
1/4” ROCK WALL HARDWARE
T - Nut
Lock
Washer
Hex Bolt
Flat
Washer
1-1/2”
1/4” SAFETY HANDLE HDW.
Lag
Screw Flat
Washer
1-1/2”
ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN
#2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT
x1

11
3/8”
3/8” HEX HEAD BOLTS
5”
3-1/2”
4”
3/8”
3/8”
2-1/2”
3/8”
3”
3/8”
5-1/2”
3/8”
3/8”
3/8”
7”
10”
x16
x1
x1
x19
x4
x4
x2
x2
ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN

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FORT
SET-UP
PARTS LAYOUT
ORIENTATION
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
*IMPORTANT!
Lay Out Corner Posts
as shown
DP-2 (x8)
L
B
L
B
D
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
FRONT SIDE
6’
6’ 6’
29’
6’
SWING
ROCK WALL
SLIDE
27’ IF BASE KIT
32’ WITH ADDED MONKEY BAR OPTION
P-3
P-3
BACK SIDE
Orient the 2-holes of P3
UP if you have the
Tire Swing Option
Orient the 2-holes of P3
DOWN if you don’t
have the Tire Swing Option

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MURO POSTERIOR
FORT CORNER POSTS / FLOOR SUPPORTS
3/8” x 5-1/2”Hex Bolts
T- N ut
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
B
D x2 HARDWARE
BAG 1
FORT CORNER POSTS / FLOOR
Decking Screws Pattern
LEFT SIDE HARDWARE
BAG 1
x52
Four
2-1/2”
wood
screws
in each
board
48”
Outside of Post
to
Outside of Post
1/8”Gap
at
both sides
RIGHT SIDE
D x2
B
P-2
L x4
P-3
Align two left-side and
two right-side corner post
assemblies as shown. T-Nut x12

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FORT SIDE WALLS
HARDWARE
BAG 1
FORT SIDE WALLS
4 ”
2”2”
CENTER
Flush
35-1/4”
35-1/4”
P-5 (x2) P-4
P-4
x2
IMPORTANT! If you have the Tower & Bridge option,
refer to the Tower & Bridge manual for
instructions to build SIDE WALLS.
HARDWARE
BAG 1
TOP
Flush
P-5 x4 1-1/4”Wood Screws x16
x2 Use P-5 as a 3-1/4”spacer.
1-1/4”Wood Screws
x8

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FORT SIDE WALLS
FORT
4”Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
3-1/2”Lag Bolt x2
Flat Washer
4”Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
RIGHT SIDE
J
I
HARDWARE
BAG 1
UPPER ARMS
LEFT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
HARDWARE
BAG 1
Use two (2)
3”Wood Screws.
Flush
P-5 x4
P-5
Flush
1-1/4”
Wood Screws
1-1/4”
Wood Screws
x 16
Flush

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FORT
5-1/2”Hex Bolt with
Lock washer and
Flat Washer T- N ut
5“Hex Bolt
T- N ut
5-1/2”Hex Bolt
5”
Hex Bolt
Plastic
Angled Plug
Plastic
Angled Plug
Plastic
Angled Plug
*Note -
For Safety two people are required
to carefully roll fort over.
Temporarily secure two Right Side Legs(E)
with 5-1/2”Hex Bolts;
Tap Boltsdown lightly until Boltsbottom out.
Do not install T-Nuts at this time.
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Plastic
Angled Plug
5”Hex Bolt
Tighten Securely
LEFT SIDE
E
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
E
RIGHT SIDE
INSTALL LEGS
HARDWARE
BAG 1
HARDWARE
BAG 1
FORT INSTALL LEGS
E

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FORT Deck / Tire SUPPORT
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
OI
HARDWARE
BAG 1
4”Hex Bolt
T- N ut
T- N ut
T- N ut
Lock Washer
3-1/2”Lag Bolt
Flat Washer
3-1/2”Lag Bolt
FORT BOTTOM SUPPORTS
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
J
I
HARDWARE
BAG 1
Install
1-5/8”Wood Screws (x 26)
Two in each deck board
TOP VIEW
Hex Bolt
Lag Bolt
T-Nut

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FORT INSTALL LEGS
Remove and re-insert each 5-1/2”Hex Bolt
(one at a time) through the holesfrom the opposite direction -
thistime using aLock Washer, Flat Washer and T-Nut
Install And Tighten Into T-Nuts At This Time.
After tightening
all boltsGently return
Playset to it’s upright position.
Move partially assembled
Playset into it’s permanent
location at thistime, making
sure ground has been
leveled and prepared.
Lock
Washer
T- N ut
1st
position
2nd
position
Flat Washer
*Note -
For Safety two people are required
to carefully roll fort over.
HARDWARE
BAG 1
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE