Creative Playthings Playtime PS10CLATL User manual

MODELS PS10CLATL & PTCLATL
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
If you have problems or questions about your Creative Playthings Play Set,
DO NOT CALL THE RETAILER.
Contact Creative Playthings Customer Service at 1-800-598-4997 or
[email protected]
Please read the owner’s manual before assem-
bling your Play Set, it provides additional
information on the care and use of your Play
Set.
You must carefully read the entire instruction
manual before proceeding with the assembly
or use of your new Play Set.
Creative Playthings takes great care to design
its products with your child’s safety in mind.
However, only with careful supervision
and proper safety instructions, can you be
assured of safe play time on any product
designed for children.
By
This product is intended for single
family home/residential use only and
not intended for use in any public
setting. Placement in any public
setting constitutes a misuse of this
product.
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.
™
The swing accessories provided with your set
may be different than those shown above.

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PLAY SET SAFETY
Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
• Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
• Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
• Children should NOT swing empty swing seats.
• Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
• Children should NOT twist swing ropes or chains because this will reduce the strength of the ropes, connectors & chains.
• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• Hanging accessories MUST be removed prior to using overhead monkey bars.
• Do not allow children under age 7 to use monkey bars unless supported by an adult.
• Children should NOT be on the top surface of the top ladder.
• On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
• Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the Play Set.
• Never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your Play Set. Accessories or items not ap-
proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
• Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on Single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze.
• Do NOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the Back-to-Back Plastic Horse,
and Wooden Lawn Swing Glider.
• Do NOT allow more children on the Play Set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.
• Children should NEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the Play Set.
Assembly Safety:
• Adult assembly required
• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the Play Set has been
completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the Play Set until it has been completely assembled.
• Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
• Do not stand on the structure until the Play Set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can
not reach high enough.
• Follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
• Avoid assembling your Play Set in poor weather conditions.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your Play Set.
FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND
CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY.

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SAFE PLAY AREA
SELECTING THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR YOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT FOR
YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY AND THE PRODUCT’S LONGEVITY.
Play Set Dimensions:
• MODEL PS10CLATL ans PTCLATL Swing Sets have ground dimensions of 10'-7" x 7'-10".
• This Swing Set requires a level ground surface of 22'-7" x 29'-3' for a Safe Play Area
• Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area.
• The maximum fall height for your swing set is 87" as measured from the top of the Top Ladder.
Safe Play Area:
• The Safe Play Area refers to a zone extending 6' (2 meters) beyond the Play Set on all sides, including the slide
and the space above the Play Set. Because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the Safe Play
Area must be extended to 14' (4.27 meters) in front of and behind a swinging Accessory.
• The ground surface must be level. Installing your Play Set on sloping ground can cause it to lean or “rack”.
This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to
loosen and fail.
• The Safe Play Area must be free of all structures, landscaping, trees and branches, rocks, wires, and other
obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running, or swinging into these obstacles.
• Remove all tripping hazards from the Safe Play Area. Tripping hazards include; roots, stumps, rocks, landscap-
ing, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections.
• Do not install your Play Set over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface. The follow-
ing is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
RECOMMENDED GROUND COVER
Suggested Material Uncompressed Depth
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9"
Uniform Wood Chips 12"
Fine Gravel 12"
Fine Sand 12"
• Any edging used to contain the ground cover must be beyond the Safe Play Area. (i.e.. Landscape Timbers)
A FALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
Safe play area using
recommended ground cover.
Landscape Timbers 6' from
play structure.
6'
(2 M)
6'
(2 M)
14'
(4.27 M)
14'
(4.27 M)

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COMPONENTS
A
B
C
D
E
H
G
J
K
L
M
N
O
60058-101 Playtime Classic Top Ladder
A 4 31032-102 End Ladder Side Support 2 x 3 x 71"
B 2 31334-102 End Ladder Base 2 x 3 x 94"
C 2 33127-102 Right End Ladder Rail 2 x 4 x 88-1/2"
D 2 33128-102 Top Ladder Rail 2 x 6 x 94"
E 2 40516-102 Left End Ladder Rail 2 x 4 x 88-1/2"
F 5 14202-400 Steel Rung, Green 1" Dia x 15"
G 12 14203-400 Steel Rung, Green 1" Dia x 18"
H 4 36515-102 Ground Stake
50467-100 Accessories, Classic Top Ladder
I 1 11051-2131 Assembly Block
J 4 14099-400 6" Triangle Brace
(or 2 14211-400 6" Left Triangle, Green
2 14212-400 6" Right Triangle, Green)
K 34 15154-400 Rung Collar, Green, 1" Dia x 7/8"
Weld Nut
Pan Head
Screw
NyGlide Swing Hanger
Lock
Washer
Flat
Washer
Self-Drilling Screw
Hex Bolt
1 50105-700 NyGlide Swing Hanger 6 Pack
6 12002-206 Washer 5/16" Flat
L 6 17004-100 NyGlide Swing Hanger, Screw Type
1 50467-700 Hardware Bag, Classic Top Ladder
12 12002-205 Flat Washer 1/4"
12 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"
12 12017-205 Lock Washer 1/4"
12 12017-206 Lock Washer 5/16"
12 17001-104 Weld Nut 1/4"
12 17001-105 Weld Nut 5/16"
4 17003-1009 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2"
4 17003-909 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/4"
4 17003-1809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/2"
4 17003-1011 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2-1/2"
8 17003-611 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/2"
18 17020-109 Screw #8 x 2-1/2"
10 17120-1402 Self-Drilling Screw #10 x 3-1/2"
24 17120-902 Self-Drilling Screw #10 x 2-1/2"
8 17019-304 Pan Head Screw #10 x 3/4"
1 50469-100 Playtime Name Plate Bag
M 1 14208-100 Playtime Name Plate
4 17128-202 Stainless Pan Head Screw #6 x 1/2"
Swing Options:
1 50453-400 2 Swing 1 Trap Acc Pack, Rope
I 2 40009-400 Sling Swing, Green w/Rope
J 1 40381-100 Plastic Ring Trap. Combo, Yellow
(or 40535-100 Ring Trapeze Assembly w/Rope)
OR
1 AA934-204 2 Swing 1 Trap Pack, Vinyl Chain
2 40321-400 Sling Swing, Vinyl Coated Chain
1 40311-402 Ring Trapeze, Vinyl Coated Chain
OR
1 50537-201 2 Swing 1 Trap Acc Pack, Chain
2 40321-400 Sling Swing, Powder-Coated Chain
1 40311-402 Ring Trapeze, Powder-Coated Chain

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Re-staining Information: (Your Play Set is stained at our factory. No stain is needed at initial assembly.)
• Pigmented, exterior, water repellent stains are recommended and will provide an excellent barrier against moisture
without hiding the natural wood grain or leaving a lm that may later crack or peel.
• We recommend that you apply stain according to the instructions and precautions provided by the stain manufacturer.
• It should take one or more quarts to cover your set.
• Contact your local dealer or call Creative Playthings for our staining products.
• Do not paint, or varnish rungs or steps.
• Avoid using nishes that create slippery surfaces.
Maintenance:
• Wooden playground equipment will last for years with proper maintenance. Maintenance of the Play Set nish will
vary depending on weather climate.
• As a safety precaution, check all hardware, such as nuts and bolts, for tightness twice a month during use and at the
beginning of each play season. Tighten as required and specied in these instructions. Do not over-tighten.
• Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration. If upon inspection, hardware has sharp edges,
rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure; replace them through Creative Playthings Customer Service.
• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season.
• The swings, trapeze, tent, rope ladders, and any other removable plastic accessories should be removed and taken
indoors when outside temperatures drop below 32° F (0° C).
• Wood will expand and contract as it adjusts to temperature changes and varying moisture conditions. Checks or cracks
are a natural characteristic of all wood and will not affect the strength or durability of the wooden components.
• To maintain the nish of your set, a light sanding and an application of an exterior stain will repair scratches and prevent
wood from aging prematurely.
• The wood parts of your Play Set should never be disposed of by burning.
• Dispose of all parts so as not to create a hazard.
• "Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required."
• "Check swing seats, chains, ropes, and other means of of attachments for evidence of deterioration". Replace through
Creative Playthings Customer Service.
Tools & Materials Suggested for Assembly:
• Claw Hammer
• Carpenter’s Level
• Box Wrench or Sockets (7/16" & 1/2")
• Driver Drill (Medium Phillips)
• Locking Pliers
• 10 ft. Tape Measure
• 6 ft. Step Ladder
• Beeswax or Soap (Used to lubricate screw threads)
Hex Bolt & Weld Nut Assembly:
Align the holes in the parts to be fas-
tened. Start preliminary tightening of
bolt into weld nut by hand. Tighten each
bolt with a wrench until the lock washer
is fully compressed between the head
of the bolt and the at washer.
Correct Assembly:
Bolt has been screwed securely into
weld nut and the connection is tight.
Check connections periodically for
tightness during the life of the Play Set
. Do not over tighten.
Incorrect Assembly:
During assembly or maintenance the bolt
protrudes 1/8" past the weld nut. Call cus-
tomer service or replace the bolt at a local
hardware store. You may be overtighten-
ing or using the wrong size bolt. Failure
to replace this bolt with a shorter one
could result in serious injury.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2 – NyGlide Swing Connectors:
STEP 1 – Assemble Top Ladder:
Slide a Rung Collar (K) over each end of all 15" Rungs (F).
Lay one Top Ladder Rail (D) on a smooth at surface with the holes facing as shown. Press each 15" Rung Assembly in
place until the Rung Collar is tight against the Top Ladder Rail. Position the other Top Ladder Rail so the Rung Assemblies
t into the holes. If the t is too tight to assemble by hand, use a hammer, padded with the Assembly Block (I), to force the
Top Ladder Rail onto the Rung Assembly.
Note: Before assembly make sure the Swing Hanger holes in the Top Ladder Rails are facing the same direction.
Use one #10 x 3-1/2" Self-drilling screw to secure each end of each Rung. Make sure that the collar of each Rung Assembly
is tight against the Top Ladder Rail be-
fore inserting the screws
into the holes and
fastening them
with a drill tted
with a #2 Phillips
bit. When fasten-
ing, press rmly
with your body
mass centered
over the drill.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one
Lock Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut.
Swing Hangers
F
K
I
Swing Hangers
Bottom View Swing Hangers
D
L
Install the Nyglide Swing Hangers (L), alternating in pairs, to
the front and back Top Ladder Rails as shown above.
Insert the screw end of a NyGlide Swing Hanger through a
5/16" at washer and into one of the holes in the Top Ladder.
Use a screwdriver for leverage while turning the NyGlide into
the wood. The connector must be screwed into the wood ful-
ly, with the bend of the shaft resting rmly against the 5/16"
at washer. Repeat with the other NyGlide Swing Hangers.
The swing motion must be perpendicular to the Ladder Rail.
CAUTION: If these installation instructions are not ex-
plicitly followed, the NyGlide shaft will break or pull out
of the wood and injuries will result.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 3 – End Ladders:
Slide a Rung Collar (K) over each end
of all 18" Rungs (G).
Assemble one Right End Ladders Rail
(C) and one Left End Ladder Rail with
the Rung Assemblies in the same man-
ner as the Top Ladder. See illustration
at right for orientation of rails.
Use one #10 x 2-1/2" Self-drilling Screw
to secure each end of each Rung. Make
sure that the collar of each Rung As-
sembly is tight against the End Ladder
Rail before inserting the screws into the
holes and fastening them with a drill t-
ted with a #2 Phillips bit.
Repeat with the other End Ladder.
STEP 4 – Base Rail & Side Supports:
Flip the End Ladder so that the screws holding the Rungs
are face down.
Attach the End Ladder Base (B) to the outside of the End
Ladder as shown at point #1 using two 1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt
Assemblies.
Attach the Side Supports (A) to the End Ladder Base as
shown at point #2 using two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assem-
blies.
Align each Side Support so that the angled end ts ush with
the side of an End Ladder Rail. Attach each Side Support as
shown at point #3 using one 1/4 x 2-1/4" Hex Bolt Assembly.
Repeat with the other End Ladder.
STEP 5 – Top Ladder to End Ladders:
This kit may contain either at 6" Triangle Braces or anged
Triangle Braces (shown). The anged braces come in left
and right versions. Install each brace so the ange ts under
the Top Ladder Rail.
Attach one Triangle Brace (L) to the inside of the End Ladder
Rail at (1) using one 5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly*.
Align the Triangle Brace, Top Ladder and End Ladder Rails at
point (2). Fasten using one 5/16 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.
Attach the Triangle Brace to the Top Ladder at (3) using one
5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. If the plate has a ange,
fasten the ange to the under side of the Top Ladder Rail at
(4) using two #10 x 3/4" Pan Head Screws.
Repeat on the other Top Ladder Rail and at the other end of
the set.
Flip the End Ladder
before this step.
B
A
E
C
K
G
1
2
3
* A Hex Bolt As-
sembly consists of
one Hex Bolt, one
Lock Washer, one
Flat Washer and
one Weld Nut.
1
2
3
4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 6 – Name Plate:
It is important to fasten the Playtime Name Plate (M) to the
Top Ladder. Federal law requires that the name of the manu-
facturer be permanently fastened to the gym, for identica-
tion in case of warranty claim.
Center the nameplate on the forward facing surface of the
Top Ladder. Use the included #6 x 1/2" pan head screws
to attach the name plate to the Top Ladder. Make sure that
the screws are slightly loose. This will keep the nameplate
from bending due to temperature and moisture changes in
the wood.
STEP 7 – Ground Stakes:
Hammer Ground Stakes (H) into the ground 6 to 9 inches
from each end of each End Ladder Base Rail (B). Secure
each stake with two #8 x 2-1/2" Screws through the pre-
drilled holes.
Note: Do NOT use concrete to set Ground Stakes. Pound a
metal spike or rod into the ground to start a hole in hard or
rocky ground.
STEP 8 – Hang Swings:
Hang the Swings and Trapeze in the positions shown. Fol-
low the safety warnings included.
U.S. safety standards require a minimum clearance of 8"
from the bottom of each Swing Accessory to the ground.
U.K. (& E.U.) safety standards require a minimum clearance
of 350mm (13-3/4") between the bottom of each Swing Ac-
cessory and the ground.
The height of each Swing Accessory is adjusted by using a
different link in the chain. Be sure to hang the Swings Ac-
cessories with ground clearance greater than or equal to the
safety standard for your region.
1/8"
6"-9"
H
M
Center Line
47" to end of Top Ladder Rail
47" to end of Top Ladder Rail