Creative Playthings 9 FT. SWING BEAM User manual

PARTS
A 1 40587-102 4 Position Swing Beam Assembly (3 Position: 40586-102)
B 1 32620-102 Angle Brace 4 x 4 x 16-7/8"
C 1 32621-102 Gym Base Extension 2 x 6 x 45-3/16"†
D 1 32622-102 Gym Brace 4 x 4 x 99-3/8"†
E 1 32623-102 Base Rail Anchor 2 x 6 x 7-13/16" †
1 32702-102 Alt Base Rail Anchor 2 x 6 x 7-13/16" †
F 1 32625-102 Leg Brace 4 x 4 x 58"
G 2 40444-102 Leg Assembly 9 Ft. Swing Beam
H 1 14175-400 T-Bracket, Green
I 1 14176-400 Beam Retainer, Green
J 1 14162-400 8" L-Brace, Green
* 3 36515-102 Ground Stake 2 x 2 x 18"
1 50395-720 Hardware Bag, Swing Beam
1 50395-712 Hardware Bag, 5/16" Fasteners
1 50395-723 Hardware Bag, 9 Ft. Swing Beam
1 50395-714 Chain Bag, 9 Ft. Swing Beam
K 1 40311-400 Trapeze Assembly
L 3 40321-400 Sling Swing Assembly
M 10 14057-024 Chain 3/16 x 24", No Coating (in Hardware Bag)
Thisproductisintended for use by children from ages of 2 to12 800-598-4997 Framingham,MA01702
See the Gym Tower instructions for
information on proper ground cover.
The safe play zone for a 9 ft. Swing
Beam extends 18 feet to the front and
18 feet to the back of the swing beam.
Further safe play zone information can
be found in the Gym Tower instructions.
AB
C
D
F
E
G
KL
M
* Not pictured above
† Not included in leg package 63076-303
I
J
H
All hardware on this set
is specially coated for
corrosion resistance.
If non-Creative Playthings
hardware is used, it MUST
be galvanized or stainless
steel.
Standard 9 Ft. 4 Position Swing Beam
63058-202 4 Pos. Swing Beam Assembly
63060-222 9 Ft. Legs & Brace
50546-777 3 Swings & 1 Trapeze
9 Ft. 4 Position Swing Beam (No Brace)**
63058-101 4 Pos. Swing Beam Assembly
63076-303 9 Ft. Legs
50546-777 3 Swings & 1 Trapeze
Standard 9 Ft. 3 Position Swing Beam
63061-101 3 Pos. Swing Beam Assembly
63060-222 9 Ft. Legs & Brace
AA934-204 2 Swings & 1 Trapeze
9 Ft. 3 Position Swing Beam (No Brace)**
63061-101 3 Pos. Swing Beam Assembly
63076-303 9 Ft. Legs
AA934-204 2 Swings & 1 Trapeze
Note: Instructions for mounting this
swing beam to a Norfolk gym with a
wood roof is on page 8. Instructions
for installation on a Manchester gym
is included in the Manchester manual.
The 9ft. Swing Beam will mount to a Yorktown, Ridgeeld, Manchester or Norfolk
gym. It will also mount to a Lexington or Williamsburg with a wood roof. To mount the
9ft. Swing Beam to a Lexington or Williamsburg with a tent roof, the 9ft Swing Tent
Adapter (63035-102) is required.
** The 9 Ft. Brace Assembly is not required on a Manchester, Ridgeeld, Yorktown,
or Norfolk gym. Use leg package 63076-303 for these gyms.
INSTRUCTIONS
9 FT. SWING BEAM
Parts for the optional Glider:
50545-555 Glider Bracket Pack
AA911-342 Chained Glider
Important: To comply with US federal law, mount the nameplate
and any provided warning plates to the play structure.

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HARDWARE
Screw #10 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt 3/8 x 3"
Hex Bolt 3/8 x 4"
Hex Bolt 3/8 x 5"
Hex Bolt 3/8 x 7-1/2" ( Truncated to t on page).
Hex Bolt 5/8 x 10" ( Truncated to t on page).
Hex Bolt 3/8 x 3-1/2"
Lag Screw 3/8 x 3-1/2"
Lag Screw 3/8 x 4"
Flat Washer 3/8"
Flat Washer 5/16"
Flat Washer 5/8"
Lock Nut 5/8"
Hole Cap
(not to scale)
Lock Nut 3/8"
Pan Head
Screw #6 x 1/2"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Weld Nut 3/8"
Weld Nut 5/16"
Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4"
Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2"
Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2"
Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2"

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4-1/8"
12-1/8"
STEP 1 – Mark & Drill Hole for Bracket
Determine the desired placement of the Swing Beam. The
Swing Beam can be attached to any of the four Corner Posts.
Remove the Hex Bolt Assembly that connects the Corner Post
and the Roof Rafter. The Hex Bolt Assembly will be replaced
in a later Step. (A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt,
one Lock Washer; one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut.)
Make a mark 4-1/8" below the top hole of the Corner Post and
make a second mark 12-1/8" below the top hole of the Corner
Post. Drill a 7/16" diameter hole at each mark.
STEP 2 – Swing Hangers
It is extremely important that you read and follow in installation
procedure provided in the Swing Hanger package. The Swing
Hangers should be mounted to the underside of the Swing
Beam Assembly in the positions shown.
In the case that a Spiral Slide Direct Adapter is attached to
the Gym, a Ring Trapeze should be mounted closest to the
Gym. The Glider should be mounted at the end of the Swing
Beam next to the legs.
H/D Ny-Glide
Swing Hangers
Swing Beam Rail
Front View
H/D Ny-Glide
Swing Hanger
Omit these hangers
on the Norfolk or
Manchester
Omit these hangers if
installing optional Glider
Lag Screws 3/8 x 3 1/2"
with 3/8 Flat Washers
Remove Hex Bolt Assembly
L Brace can be
used as a guide
Gym
End
IMPORTANT: When installing a Swing Beam to a
Manchester or Norfolk Gym. Do not install the two
swing hangers closest to the gym. The area must
be kept clear for tire swing clearance.
50395-703 Hardware Bag, 3/8" Fasteners
18 12002-207 Flat Washer 3/8
7 12017-207 Lock Washer 3/8
4 17001-103 Weld Nut 3/8"
2 17003-1213 Hex Bolt 3/8 x 3"
2 17003-1413 Hex Bolt 3/8 x 3-1/2"
1 17003-1613 Hex Bolt 3/8 x 4"
2 17003-2013 Hex Bolt 3/8 x 5"
1 17003-3013 Hex Bolt 3/8 x 7-1/2"
6 17036-1603 Lag Screw 3/8 x 4"
3 12052-107 Nylock Nut 3/8"
2 15081-704 1" Hole Cap Brown
50395-712 Hardware Bag, 5/16" Fasteners
7 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16
6 12017-206 Lock Washer 5/16
6 17001-105 Weld Nut 5/16
2 17003-811 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2"
2 17003-1611 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4"
1 17003-1811 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2"
2 17003-2211 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2"
4 15081-704 1" Hole Cap Brown
1 15084-704 1-1/2" Hole Cap Brown
10 12038-103* Quick Link 1/4"
10 14057-024* Chain 3/16 x 24" No Coating
50395-701 Hardware Bag, 5/8" Fasteners
2 12002-211 Flat Washer 5/8"
1 17123-5810 Hex Bolt 5/8 x 10"
1 12052-111 Nylock Nut 5/8"
6 17020-113 Wood Screw #10 x 2-1/2"
50395-723 Hardware Bag, 9 Ft. Swing Beam
2 14174-400* Beam Bracket
3 15144-950* Plug, 50 Mm Square, Black
1 50299-700 Bag HD Ny-Glide Swing Hangers (6)
2 12133-313 5/16" Spring Hook
50299-700 Bag HD Ny-Glide Swing Hangers (6)
6 14090-100* Heavy Duty Ny-Glide Swing Hanger
12 17036-1403 Lag Screw 3/8 x 3-1/2"
12 12002-207 3/8" Flat Washer
50470-100 Creative Nameplate Bag
1 14209-100* Creative Nameplate
4 17128-202 Stainless Pan Head Screw #6 x 1/2"
In addition, the 4 position beam includes:
1 50399-700 Bag HD Ny-Glide Swing Hangers (2)
2 14090-100* Heavy Duty Ny-Glide Swing Hanger
4 17036-1403 Lag Screw 3/8 x 3-1/2"
4 12002-207 Flat Washer 3/8
* Not Shown on Page 2.

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B
G
A
Beam Bracket
T-Bracket Plug
H
STEP 4 – T-Bracket Assembly
Insert three T-Bracket Plugs into the open ends of the T-
Bracket.
Fasten two Beam Brackets to the T-Bracket (H) using one
3/8 x 3" Hex Bolt, two 3/8" Flat Washers and one 3/8" Nylock
Nut each.
STEP 6 – Install Angle Brace & Legs
Fasten the Angle Brace (B) and two Leg Assemblies (G) to
the T-Bracket Assembly using one 5/8 x 10" Hex Bolt, two 5/8"
Flat Washer and one 5/8" Nylock Nut. Do not fully tighten the
Hex Bolt Assembly. Secure the Angle Brace (B) to the Swing
Beam Assembly using one 3/8 x 4" Lag Screw and one 3/8"
Flat Washer.
STEP 5 – Install T-Bracket Assembly
Attach the T-Bracket Assembly to the Swing Beam using
one 3/8 x 5" Hex Bolt, two 3/8" Flat Washers and one 3/8"
Nylock Nut.
This product is intended for use by children from ages of 2 to12 800-598-4997 Framingham, MA 01702
STEP 3 – Nameplate
Federal law requires that the name of the manufacturer be permanently
fastened to the gym.
Use the spacing of the swings to determine placement. Fit the nameplate at
the center of the swing spacing. Use the included #6 x 1/2" pan head screws
to attach the name plate to the Swing Beam. Leave the screws slightly
loose to keep the plate from bending as the wood swells with humidity.

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Hex Bolt
3/8 x 7-1/2"
Hex Bolt
3/8 x 4"
I
AJ
STEP 7 – Install the Swing Beam
NOTE: This step requires at least two people to complete.
Fasten the Beam Retainer (I), the Swing Beam Assembly
(A) and L-Brace (J) to the second hole on the Corner Post
using one 3/8 x 7-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly, as shown. Secure
the L-Brace to the Swing Beam using one 3/8 x 4" Hex Bolt
Assembly (The Weld Nut should be on the front of the Swing
Beam), as shown.
Note: Use two 3/8 Flat Washers under the Lock Washer on
the 7-1/2" bolt, to prevent the threads from protruding beyond
the Weld Nut.
STEP 8 – Raise Swing Beam
Slowly raise the Swing Beam off the ground until
the holes from the Beam Retainer, L-Brace and the
third hole from the top end of the Corner Post line
up and the Beam is level.
Position the legs to support the Beam.
Step 9 – Leg Brace
Align the Leg Brace (F) to the Leg Assemblies. Make sure
the Leg Brace is level.
At the contact point, mark the placement of the holes of the
Leg Brace to the Leg Assemblies. Drill a 1/4" diameter hole
and 1" deep on each mark made. Fasten the Leg Brace to
the Leg Assemblies using two 3/8 x 4" Lag Screws and two
3/8" Flat Washers.
F

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STEP 10 – Secure Legs to the T-Bracket
Fasten the Leg Assemblies to the T-Bracket Assembly using
two 3/8 x 4" Lag Screws and two 3/8" Flat Washers. (Drill 1/4"
diameter pilot holes in the Leg Assemblies for the Lag Screws).
Tighten the Hex Bolt Assembly that connects to the Angle
Brace.
STEP 11 – Secure the Beam Retainer
Replace the Hex Bolt Assembly removed in STEP 1 through
the top hole of the Beam Retainer, the Corner Post and the
Roof Rafter. Secure the bottom hole the Corner Post using one
3/8 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Tighten all fasteners.
STEP 12 – Install Gym Base Extension
(Not required for Ridgefield, Yorktown, Manchester or
Norfolk gyms).
Remove the Hex Bolt Assemblies on the Bottom Side Base
Support. Locate the Base Rail Anchor (E) and the Gym Base
Extension (C).
Fasten the Base Rail Anchor to the outside of the Bottom Side
Base Support through the Corner Post using two 5/16 x 5-1/2"
Hex Bolt Assemblies, as shown. Fasten the Gym Base
Extension to the Base Rail Anchor using two 5/16 x 2" Hex Bolt
Assemblies.
CE
Hex Bolt
3/8 x 3-1/2"

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STEP 13 – Install Gym Brace
(Not required for Ridgefield, Yorktown, Manchester or
Norfolk gyms).
Fasten the Gym Brace (D) to the end of Gym Base Extension (C)
using two 5/16 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies, as shown.
Secure the Gym Brace to the Corner Post using one 3/8 x 4"
Lag Screw and one 3/8" Flat Washer through the top hole on
the Gym Brace. (Drill 1/4" diameter pilot hole in the Post for the
Lag Screw).
STEP 14 – Hang Swing Accessories
Chain extensions are required to lower the Swing Accessories
to a usable height. Attach the extra chain to the ends of the
swing chains using the included Quick Links. Securely tighten
the Quick Links using a wrench.
Hang the Swings and Trapeze in the positions shown on the
cover of this document. Follow the instructions included with
each accessory.
STEP 15 – Hole Caps
Tighten all the hardware. Install the two 1" Hole Caps in the
counter-bored holes on the Leg Brace. Install four 1" Hole Caps
in the counter-bored holes on the Base Rail Anchor. Install two
1" Hole Caps in the counter-bored hole on the bottom of the
Gym Brace and one 1-1/2" Hole Cap in the counter-bored hole
on the top of the Gym Brace.
Quick Link
C
D
Special Note: two Spring Hooks have been included for use
in place of two of the quick links to quickly swap swing ac-
cessories.

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STEP 16 – Stakes
Drive each Stake into the ground next to the Swing Beam
Legs, as shown. Secure the Stakes directly into the base
of the Leg Assemblies using two #10 x 2-1/2" Screws each.
Fasten the last Stake on the inside of the Gym Base Exten-
sion using two #10 x 2-1/2" Screws.
NOTE: The top of the Stakes must NOT extend beyond the
prole of the leg.
Special Instructions for Mounting the 9 Foot
Swing Beam to a Norfolk Gym with a Wood Roof
The 9 Foot Swing Beam mounts to the inboard side of the
Corner Post on the Norfolk gym with a Wood Roof. To mount
a 9 Foot Swing Beam to a Norfolk with a Tent Roof an adapter
package (P/N 63057-102) must be purchased. Follow the
instructions included with the package.
Please note: the Gym Brace and Gym Brace Extension are
not required on the Norfolk Gym.
Drill Holes
Using the top hole for the End Support as a guide, drill two
7/16" diameter holes through the center line of the Corner
Post. One hole should be 8" above the guide hole and the
other should be 12-1/8" above the guide hole. The L-Brace
and Beam Retainer can be used as templates.
Install Beam
Remove the Hole Cap and Bolt Assembly from the End Sup-
port hole that was used as a guide.
Go to page 3 of these instructions and follow the instructions
for installation of the 9 Foot Swing Beam. When fastening
the L-Brace and Beam Retainer to the Corner Post, reverse
the original Hex Bolt Assembly from the End Support. Insert
the Weld Nut into the counter-bored hole in the End Support.
Insert the Bolt through the Lock Washer, Beam Retainer.
L-Brace and Corner Post. It is important that the Hex Bolt
penetrates the Weld Nut by at least 1/2", if it does not a longer
bolt (4-1/2") must be used (may not be included).
4-1/8"
8"
Mount Beam to the
inboard side of the
Corner Post
Use the top hole for
the End Support as
a guide
Reverse the Hex
Bolt Assembly. A
4-1/2" Bolt may be
required
IMPORTANT: When installing
a Swing Beam to a Norfolk or
Manchester Gym, do not install
the two swing hangers closest to
the gym. The area must be kept
clear for tire swing clearance.