Childforms SPR-00014 User manual

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Childforms® I-FSTTINST
FOUR SEAT TEETER TOTTER Assembly Instructions
 Please read and follow all Safety Information.
 Please review assembly and component Diagrams.
 Verify component & hardware quantities received.
 Familiarize yourself with the installation procedures.
Safety
 Please follow assembly procedure in the correct order.
 Play site ground material should only be of an approved, shock-absorbing
type and meet minimum depth requirements. NEVER install playground
equipment over paved or hard surfaces.
 Please be sure that all fasteners are used in the proper location.
 Be sure that minimum fall zone requirements are met.
 Do not allow children to play on or near equipment which is in need or
repair or replacement, is incomplete or is otherwise considered unsafe.
Parts Inventory and Set-Up
1) Confirm that all components, hardware and special tools are included (see Parts
List). Gather any addition tools necessary for installation (hex driver, level, tape
measure, etc)nPlease follow diagrams and instructions in order.
Site location and Preparation
2) Be sure site is of adequate size- allow for minimum fall zones (see Layout
Diagram). Be sure site is graded, level and free of debris for proper set-up and
assembly. Measure and mark site to determine structure location and orientation.

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Assembly- General
3) Please use correct type and length fasteners as described in the installation
procedure. Before setting Teeter Totter in place, verify all hardware has been
tightened. Be sure to follow the order of assembly to ease the construction procedure.
Installation Procedure
4) After measurement and layout of site, carefully measure for spring anchor locations.
Assemble Teeter Totter as per instructions before setting into the ground.
After spring anchors have been set, do not use Teeter Totter for (3) days min.
PARTS LIST
Metal Components:
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
SA (4) Spring Assembly 172-00014
SB (4) Cast Aluminum Seat 175-00013-W
SC (4) Hand and Foot Bar 175-00010-W
SD (1) Main Beam 175-00011-B/G
SE (1) 4-Way Beam 175-00012-B/G
SF (1) Bottom Plate 175-00014B/G

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Hardware Components:0-TT4HWKIT
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
HA (20) 5/16” x 3/4”lg SS Torx Bolt 100-51634
(Note: 4ea in bottom plate for shipping)
HB (8) 5/16” x 2-3/4” SS Torx Bolt 100-516234
HC (10) 3/8” X 4” Stainless Torx Bolt 100-384
HD (10) 3/8” Stainless Barrel Nut 100-38BN
HE (2) Hammer Drive Pin 100-14HDP
HARDWARE INCLUDED IN 0-SPRANCHORKIT:
HJ (16) ½” Anchor Bolt 100-12ABG
HK (16) ½” Flat Washer 100-12FWG
HL (16) ½” Lock Washer 100-12LWG
HM (16) ½” Hex Nut 100-12HNG
Tools:
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
TA (1) Torx T-40 Driver Bit 100-00T40
TB (1) Torx T-45 Tamper Proof Driver Bit 100-00T45TP

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LAYOUT DIAGRAM:
NOTE: Overhead views are for planning purposes only.
Please follow guidelines as specified by the CPSC and ASTM F1487.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1) Locate Main Beam (SD) and (2) Hand and Foot Bars (SC). Assemble as shown
using (4) 3/4” Torx Bolts (HA) per side. Tighten with T-40 Torx tool provided.
Step 1- Mounting Hand and Foot Bars NOTE: Bottom View shown.

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Step 1- (Top View)
2) Next, mount (2) Spring Assemblies (SA) onto Main Beam as shown, using (2) 4”
Torx Bolts (HC) and (2) Barrel Nuts (HD) per Spring unit. Align holes and tap
Barrel Nuts through spring mount and Main Beam mounting holes (one side only)
Use the T-45 Tamper Proof Torx Tool (TB) on Barrel nuts-fully tighten fasteners.
Step 2- Mounting Spring Assemblies to Main Beam
3) Mount (2) Cast Aluminum Seats (SB) through top holes and into threads in
bottom of Main Beam using (2) 2-3/4” Torx Bolts (HB) per seat as shown.

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Step 3-Mounting Cast Aluminum Seats to main beam.
4) Place 4-Way Beam (SE) onto middle of assembly. Through bolt to Main Beam
using (2) 4” long Torx.Bolts (HC) and Barrel Nuts (HD) as shown. Tighten with
T-45 and T-55 Torx Bits provided. Mount Bottom Plate (SF) to underside of 4-
Way beam, fasten with (4) ¾” Torx Bolts (HA), securely snug fasteners.
Step 4- Mounting 4-Way Beam to assembly.

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Step 4- Fastening Bottom Plate to 4-Way Beam NOTE: Bottom view shown.
5) Add (2) Hand and Foot Bars (SC) to 4-Way Beam as shown in Step 1.
6) Mount final (2) Spring Assemblies (SA) to 4-Way Beam as described in Step 2.
7) Secure remaining (2) Cast Aluminum Seats (SB) as shown in Step 3.
8) Finally, after all fasteners have been securely tightened, drill two ¼” holes
into underside of 4-Way Beam using existing holes in Bottom Plate as template.
Insert (2) Hammer Drive Pins (HE) into holes and drive center pin flush with a
Hammer.

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Step 8- Installing Hammer Drive Pins NOTE: Bottom View Shown.
4-Way assembly ready for ground installation
9) After a proper site has been chosen and prepared- measure, mark and dig holes
approx. 12” diameter by 24” deep (or based on local necessity/code
requirements). At ground level form a 30” square around footer holes using
2x4’s. Mix and pour concrete. Note: fill to top of 2x4’s. Loosely assemble
anchor hardware: (16) ½” Anchor Bolts (HJ) (16) Flat Washers (HK), (16)
Lock Washers (HL) and (16) Hex Nuts (HM) (All included in hardware kit 0-
SPRANCHORKIT) through bottom plates on Teeter Totter. Carefully lower
assembly onto poured concrete, securely prop Teeter Totter with wooden braces
or similar temporary structure until concrete has cured. Use hand edger to
round over top edge of concrete slab. After concrete has set, securely tighten

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anchor bolts and cover top of footers with protective surfacing- tamp until level.
Do not allow play for (3) days minimum, until concrete has fully set.
Step 9- Footers- “J” Bolt Hardware detail
Completed Four Seat Teeter-Totter
Rev Date Init. Remarks
A
4
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27
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12
DAH
Reviewed and moved to MIsys.
B
5
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13
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2020
DAH
Changed to T45 TP tool for new style Barrel Nut