ESCALADE Jack & June PG9000W User manual

2L-7947-00
817 Maxwell Avenue • Evansville, IN 47711 • 1-800-GO-SWING • www.escaladesports.com • ©2020 Escalade Sports
PG9000W
(DIY PLAYSET BRACKET)

Here are some maintenance tips required to insure safe enjoyment of your equipment for years to come.
A. At the beginning of each usage season and every two weeks during, check: nuts and bolts and tighten as needed,
swing seats, chains, and wood components for signs of deterioration and replace if necessary.
B. On a yearly basis, we recommend that you coat your playset with a sealant or preservative. You may also want to spot
sand any areas prior to sealing. Be sure that the sealant you select is non-toxic and child safe.
C. Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 0º F.
Choosing A Location For Your Playset
Do not install home playground equipment indoors,
or over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet
or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface
can result in serious or fatal injury.
Responsible on-site adult supervision is one of the
most important contributions to children’s safety that
you can make. Jack & June strongly recommends on-
site adult supervision of children of all ages. Safe
swinging skills need to be taught to children, just like
any other physical activity.
The weight limit for any single user on Jack & June
play equipment is 200 pounds. Limit the number of
users to one on each swing.
When the time comes to disassemble and dispose of
the play equipment, do so in such a way that no
hazards will exist at the time the equipment is
discarded.
If you have any questions about your playset, or are in need of replacement parts, call 1-800-GO-SWING.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Maintaining Your Playset
I N T R O D U C T I O N
When selecting your structure site, always keep the
child’s safety in mind. Here are some recommendations
to help you create a safe play area.
A. The playset should be located on level ground. The
stationary components are to be a minimum REQUIRED
of six feet from any structure or obstruction such as a
fence, garage, house, tree or overhanging branches,
electrical wires or clotheslines.
Any swinging equipment is also to be a REQUIRED
minimum distance twice the height of the swing beam
away from these obstructions or structures as well. We
also recommend that you do not install your playset
near a lake, river, swimming pool or other water hazard.
B. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
recommends that you install and maintain a resilient
surface under your play equipment. The CPSC’s
Consumer Information Sheet for Playground Surfacing
Materials at the end of this manual. A resilient surface,
should be installed after the equipment has been
completely assembled according to these instructions.
The equipment must rest on solid ground. Please note
that this product has a maximum fall height of 8’.
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In Addition, Adults Must:
• Not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between
moving items.
• Not to twist the swing ropes, or loop them over the
top support bar, since this may reduce the strength
of the rope.
• Not to swing empty swing seats.
• Not to swing sideways into the path of adjacent
swings.
• Not to use the equipment in a manner other than
that for which it is intended.
• Not to get off the equipment while it is
in motion.
• Not to swing when they are wet or when the
equipment is wet.
• Not to stand in the swing seats.
• Not to ride or leave bicycles or other toys in the
swing area.
• Not to use hammers, saws, nails, or wrenches on
the equipment.
• Not to swing so high that chains become slack, or
above the height of the swing support.
• Not to climb on top of the swing support.
• Not to attach to the playground equipment any item
that is not specifically designed for use with the
equipment, such as (but not limited to) jump ropes,
clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, and chains. These
may become strangulation hazards.
• To sit in the center of the swings with their full.
weight on the seats.
• To hold on to swings with.
both hands.
• To watch for other children while swinging or playing.
near the equipment.
• Limit swinging heights to each child’s
ability.
• Dress children appropriately for play. Use well-fitting
shoes that do not have slippery soles.
Avoid ponchos, scarves, hoods, loose-fitting clothing,
neckties, and any clothing with a drawstring. Serious
injury could result should any part of the children’s
clothing become entangled in the equipment.
• Do not allow children to play wearing helmets.
• Remember that children are inventive. When they
develop games that are unsafe, be alert and change
the rules.
Teach Children:
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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-Use only construction grade, pressure treated lumber. 4x4's should be
a minimum of 3.5" x 3.5" and 4x6's should be a minimum of 3.5" x 5.5".
-Follow manufacturer's instructions for all accessories for spacing and
weight requirements.

P A R T S L I S T ( N O T A C T U A L S I Z E )
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H A R D W A R E I D E N T I F I E R ( A C T U A L S I Z E )
4X6 Lumber
(8-10 feet long)
QTY. 1
6A-7831-00
QTY. 1
4X4’ Lumber
(8 feet long)
QTY. 4
PLAYSET BRACKET
HEX HEAD LAG BOLT
QTY. 14
5/16" FLAT WASHER
PG-HW-W003
QTY. 14
NOT INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED
1
4
2
5
3
NOT IN C LU D E D (l u m b e r w i l l ne e d t o be p u r c ha s e d f ro m a l oc a l s t or e )
PG-HW-L019
(2 required for A-Frame Assembly)
(28 required for A-Frame Assembly) (28 required for A-Frame Assembly)

T O O L S N E E D E D ( N O T I N C L U D E D )
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1/2” Socket
(3/8”Drive) Socket adaptor 3/8”
3/16” Drill Bit
Cordless Drill
Or Impact Drill

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Step 1: Note the direction of the Bracket #1 in picture below
then slide each Bracket #1 to the ends of the Swing
Beam #2 as shown.
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Step 2: Using a 3/16” bit, drill 6 pilot holes as shown in
Detail A. Have a second person hold the
bracket in place so it does not move.
DETAIL A
DETAIL B
NOTE. Use the Bracket #1 as a template
to drill holes. Make sure the end of the
bracket and the Beam are flush.
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1
FLUSH
Step 3: Secure Bracket with Lag Bolt #5 & #4 Washer as
shown in Detail B. Have a second person hold
the bracket in place so it does not move.
Note: Drill 3 more
holes on this side.
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4
5
FLUSH

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Step 4: Insert four Legs #3 all the way into brackets as
shown Below.
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3
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3
2
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DETAIL A
DETAIL B
Note: Drill 4 more
holes on this side.
Step 5: Using a 3/16” bit, drill 8 pilot holes as shown in
Detail A. Have a second person hold the
Legs #3 in place so they do not move.
Step 6: Secure Legs to bracket with Lag Bolt #5 & Washer
#4 as shown in Detail B. Have a second person
hold the Legs in place so they do not move.
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Step 7: With the help of another adult, carefully lift
the assembly from both ends and stand
the swing set as shown.
Congratulations! You have completed the
assembly. To install accessories such as
swings follow those manufacturer’s
installation instructions.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground
equipment-related injuries resulting from falls to the
ground surface are treated annually in the U.S.
hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this
hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of
all playground injuries, and have the potential to be
fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head.
The surface under and around playground equip-
ment can be a major factor in determining the injury-
causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall
onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to
cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard sur-
face. Playground equipment should never be placed
on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and
while grass may appear to be acceptable it may
quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high
traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand
or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock
absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at
a sufficient depth under and around playground
equipment.
The following table lists the maximum height from
which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-
threatening head injury in a fall onto four different
loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and
maintained at depths of 6", 9", and 12". However, it
should be recognized that all injuries due to falls
cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing mate-
rial is used.
It is recommended that a shock absorbing material
should extend a minimum of 6' in all directions from
the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climb-
ers and slides. However, because children may
deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock
absorbing material should extend in the front and
rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 times the
height of the pivot point measured from a point
directly beneath the pivot point supporting structure.
This information is intended to assist in comparing
the relative shock-absorbing properties of various
materials. No particular material is recommended
over another. However, each material is only effec-
tive when properly maintained. Materials should be
checked periodically and replenished to maintain
correct depth as determined necessary for your
equipment. The choice of a material depends on the
type and height of the playground equipment, the
availability of the material in your area, and its cost.
FALL HEIGHT IN FEET FROM WHICH A LIFE THREATENING HEAD INJURY WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED
1This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications “Playground Surfacing—Technical Information Guide” and
“Handbook for Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these reports can be obtained by sending a postcard to the Office of Public
Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207. Or call the toll-free hotline: [phone].
Consumer Information Sheet for
Playground Surfacing Materials1
TYPE OF MATERIAL 6" DEPTH 9" DEPTH 12" DEPTH
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6' 10' 11'
Wood Chips 6' 7' 12'
Fine Sand 5' 5' 9'
Fine Gravel 6' 7' 10'
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