Childforms BAL-00002 User manual

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Childforms® I-BBINST
BALANCE BEAM 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
 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.
 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
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)
Please follow diagrams and instructions in order.
1) Site location and Preparation
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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2) Assembly- General
Please use correct type and length fasteners as shown in the installation procedure.
Before setting Play Structure modules in place, verify all hardware has been tightened.
Be sure to follow the assembly order to ease the construction procedure.
3) Installation Procedure
After measurement and layout of site, carefully measure for ground anchor locations.
Confirm footer locations- dig, pour and set footers, locating one module at a time.
Be sure Play Structure remains level and square to previous modules before continuing.
After all the ground anchors have been set, do not move or mount hardware for (3)days.
PARTS LIST
Steel Frame Components:
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
SA (1) Balance Beam 250-00004-B/G
OR 250-00002-B/G
SB (2) Beam Post 250-00006-B/G
Hardware Components:0-BBHWKIT
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
HA (8) 5/16” X 3/4”lg SS Torx Bolt 100-51634
Tools:
Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
TA (1) T-40 Torx Driver Bit 100-00T40

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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 (2) Beam Posts (SB) and mount to Balance Beam (SA) using (4) Torx Bolts
(HA) per post, securely tighten fasteners with Torx driver bit provided.

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Step 1- Beam mounting detail.
2) When you are ready to mount the Balance Beam into the ground, determine the location,
measure and dig (2) holes approx. 8” diameter by 24” deep. Mix and pour concrete into
holes, leaving concrete 2” below ground level. With assistance, lower the Balance Beam
into the concrete- securely prop Balance Beam with wood or similar temporary bracing
structural material approx. 12” above ground level. Let structure remain undisturbed for
(3) days minimum until concrete has fully set. Finally, cover exposed concrete with dirt
and tamp to ground level. Cover entire play area with an approved ground surfacing
material as per CPSC guidelines.
Footer Detail
Rev Date Init. Remarks
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4
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