Bunya Kids 3 Metre Climbing Dome User manual

3 Metre Climbing Dome
Assembly Instructions
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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY
• Do not install over any hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or
death.
• Select a level and well-drained location, at least 2 metres from any structure or obstruction
such as a fence, shed, house, overhanging branches, clothes line, or electrical wires.
• Provide enough room so that children can use the equipment safely.
• Remove any obstacles that could cause injuries – such as tree stumps and/or roots, large
rocks, bricks, and concrete.
Site Preparation
Soft Fall
A soft fall material such as bark chips is
required for safe use of the play equipment.
The height of the play equipment is 1.52
metres and you will require 15cm depth
or more of bark chips or similar soft fall
material. For further information on soft fall
standards see AS/NZS 4422:1996.
Safety Requirements
• All people using the climbing dome should be aware of the Safety Requirements.
• Adult supervision is required at all times.
• The maximum weight supported by the climbing dome is 350 kilograms.
• Climbing dome may become slippery when wet.
• Climbing dome may become hot in direct sunlight and could cause burns. Adults should
check the temperature of the climbing dome before use.
• Toprevententanglementandstrangulation,clothingandfootwearshouldbewell-ttingand
free of cords or strings.
• To prevent injury, the climbing dome should be kept free of cords, ropes and other objects.
• The climbing dome should be regularly checked and maintained according to page 10.
2m
Soft Fall
Soft Fall
Soft Fall
Soft Fall
2m
2m
2m
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Warning: Stainless thread galling
Our climbing dome uses quality stainless steel
bolts for longevity. One of the downsides of
stainlesssteelboltsisthepossibilityof‘galling’
or locking up which can occur (rarely) when a
thread is done up too fast. In order to prevent
the possibility of galling please ensure the
following:
1. Ensurethedomeisassembledonaatsurface.
2. Ensurepolesarettedinthecorrectorderasshowninthemanual
3. Beforetighteningallboltsinthenalstepensurepolesareinalignment(thiscanbedoneby
movingthedomeasrequiredtomakesureitissittingatandeven.
4. Avoid using power tools to assemble the dome and tighten slowly.
5. Recommended: Use a lubricant on the thread whilst assembling. WD40, Beeswax or oil.

Parts & Tools
Part # Part Description Quantity
Required
Before assembly, check that you have the required quantity of each part (spares may be
included). If you cannot locate all parts, visit bunyakids.com.au/assembly for assistance.
P1 30
35
P2
Green Pole (Short)
Brown Pole (Long)
16
Hand Hold
H
Nut for Hand Hold
N1 16
Long Bolt
B1 16
Short Bolt
B2 10
Regular Nut
N2 16
Locking Nut
N3 10
Washer
W36
Allen Key Spanner
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Assembly 1
Step
Find a soft level surface for assembly (such as grass / mulch / bark chips), the larger the area
the better. Avoid assembling on hard surfaces such as brick / concrete as this may scratch the
paint of the climbing dome.
Take 2x green poles and 4x brown poles and lay them out as shown below.
P1 P2
Take 1x long bolt , 1x washer and 1x regular nut . Place washer on to
the long bolt .
With the bolt pointing up, starting with the bottom right brown (pole number 1 above) stack
each pole onto the bolt working in an anti-clockwise direction (1 then 2, then 3, then 4, then 5,
then 6).
Thread the regular nut ontotheboltandtightenrmlywiththespannerandallenkeyso
thejointisrmandeachpolestaysinplace(donotovertighten).Note: Use the spanner to hold
the nut whilst using the allen key to turn and tighten the bolts.
You will end up with a 6 pointed star with the bolt head and washer on the inside (concave
side) and nut on the outside as shown in the pictures below.
Repeat the process above until you have 5 stars like the image below.
B1 WN2 W
B1
N2
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Important
Ensureyoutightentheboltrmlyinthisstepit
will make aligning the dome much easier in th
later steps.

Assembly 2
Step
Attach a brown pole to the bottom of each star.
NOTE: The bottom of the star is poles 1 & 6, the innermost
and outermost poles - see image on page 4.
Parts Required: 1x brown pole , 2x short bolts ,
4x washers and 2x locking nuts .
Place 1 washer onto short bolt .
This time starting from the outside, pass the short
bolt , through the new brown pole then through pole 6
of the star. Slide another washer onto the
short bolt and thread a locking nut onto the short
bolt. Finger tighten only.
Repeat on the other side (pole 1), so your structure
resembles the image to the right. Repeat for all 5 stars so
they have a brown pole at the bottom.
Assembly 3
Step
Connect two of the stars together. To do this lie two stars next to each other orientated in the
same direction with the concave face down and the bottom poles closest to you. Take care not
to put weight on the pole when they are unsupported.
Place a washer onto a long bolt . Take a new green pole and pass the long bolt
through the end of the pole from the inside.
Then use the long bolt through the green pole to connect the 2 stars. Working in an
anti-clockwisefashionpassthelongboltthroughtherightbrownpole(10o’clockposition
onrighthandstar,thenthroughtheleftbrownpole(2o’clockpositiononlefthandstar).See
image below. Finger tighten the regular nut onto the long bolt.
Carefully stand the two joined stars up for the rest of the build as shown below.
P2 B2
WN3
WB2
B2
WN3B2
WB1 B1
P1
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N2

Assembly 4
Step
You are going to create a green star with 5 green poles between the two already assembled
6 pole stars standing. This star utilises the 3 green poles already in place (poles 2,3 and 4
below) and 2 new green poles (poles 1 and 5 below).
Take two more green poles
Take one long bolt , one washer and one regular nut . Place the washer on the long
bolt.
Next connect all the green poles together.
Thegreenpolesgoinaspecicorder.Thenewpoleyouhavetheboltthroughwillbepole1
(bottom right), then working in an anti-clockwise fashion stack existing pole 2, 3 and 4 (in that
order)ontothelongboltandnallynewpole5.
Once you have the poles ordered as above onto the long bolt, thread a normal nut onto
theboltandngertighten.
B1 WN3
P1
N3
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Assembly 5
Step
Take a new brown pole, this will be used as a
bottom pole.
Undo the locking nut and inside washer. Remove
the short bolt from the bottom joint. It is helpful to
have an assistant support the structure whilst you
do this. Then thread the new brown pole (pole 1 -
see image on right) onto the bolt, followed by the
existing bottom brown (pole 2), the green (pole 3 -
bottom left of the green star) and lastly the
upward-pointing brown (pole 4) as in the image to
the right.
Repeat on the bottom right side of the green star.
Starting with the new brown (pole 1), existing
brown (pole 2), green (pole 3) and then lastly the
upward brown (pole 4). You will end up with a joint
as shown on right.
Repeat steps 3-5 above until the bottom layer
is completed. Be sure to repeat the pattern,
layering the joints in the same order. Once
done your dome should look like the image
below.
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Assembly 6
Step
Move yourself and all the remaining poles and hardware inside the dome to complete the build.
At one of the uppermost joints, undo the nut and slide the top brown pole (this should be on
your right when you are facing outwards pole1 - left image below) off of the long bolt.
Take two new brown poles and one new green pole .
Again, working in an anti-clockwise direction stack the new poles onto the long bolt. You may
need to rest the poles on your shoulders while you place them onto the bolt or have your
assistant support them.
Place a new brown (pole 2 - left image below), a new green (pole 3 - left image below), another
new brown (pole 4 - left image below) on the bolt and replace the brown pole removed earlier
(pole 6 - right image below). This will ensure the poles starting from the bottom green vertical
are stacked in an anti-clockwise direction.
Your joint should look like this:
Note: (you can rest one of the loose brown poles on the bolt of the next joint to hold it there for
when you are ready).
Move on to the next joint on your left. This time you will need one new green pole and one
new brown pole . As before, undo the nut and remove the top brown pole (see steps in left
image above). Proceed to place poles in an anti-clockwise direction (images above). Place
the new brown pole and then new green pole on the bolt, followed by the brown pole from the
previous joint you just made, then replace the brown (pole 6 - right image above) you removed.
P2 P1
P2
P1
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Assembly 7
Step
Take 1 x long bolt , 1 x washer and 1 x
regular nut
In an anti-clockwise direction, stack the poles
onto the long bolt in the same order as the
image to the right. Thread the regular nut onto
the end of the long bolt, completing the joint.
Assembly 8
Step
Carefully work your way around all joints including the bottom poles, tightening them with the
supplied tools.
B1
N2
W
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Assembly 9
Step
Add holds . These are applied to all 5 and 6 pole joints (not the bottom joints at
ground level).
Take a black hold and place one on each joint.
Note: the notch in the under surface of the hold needs to sit between pole 1 and 5 (5 pole
joint) or between pole 1 and 6 (6 pole joint) - see images below.
Secure the hold by threading a hold nut through the hold and onto the end of the
long bolt . Take care not to cross-thread the hold nut.
Repeat across each joint, tightening each hold using the supplied allen key ensuring the
notch under the hold remains correctly orientated.
You’re all done!
Congratulations on completing your Bunya Kids climbing dome!
If you Require any further assistance please visit bunyakids.com.au/assembly for support
and further hints and tips.
Maintenance
• Check for loose nuts & bolts.
• Check poles and hand holds for damage
and replace as required.
• Look for any signs of rust or corrosion and
sand / repaint as required.
• Rake and check depth of soft fall protective
surfacing materials to prevent compaction
and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace
as necessary.
The climbing dome should be regularly
checked to ensure continued safe use. Please
see the hints and tips to the left. If you have
any further questions please contact us at
bunyakids.com.au.
Wash/clean equipment regularly. Use of
climbing dome in extreme conditions such as
coastal areas with sea-spray, etc may void
warranty.
H
H
HN1
B1
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