growplay GP1-REV 8 2021 Quick guide

Assembly, Maintenance and User
Instructions Manual
WARNING !
READ ALL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS EQUPIMENT.
KEEP MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY = 10 USERS @ <50KG
TOTAL WEIGHT CAPACITY = 500KG
AGE OF USERS 3+
GROWPLAY MONKEYBARS ® PTY. LTD.
ABN : 36 627 796 141
Model :GP1-REV 8 2021

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing Growplay Monkey Bars. With regular maintenance, your set will
provide many years of backyard fun.
Before you start to assemble your new GROWPLAY MONKEY BAR SET please ensure that
you have read this important information and that it is communicated to all users prior to
use.
INSTALLATION WARNING!
Read all important precautions and instructions in this manual and all warnings on the
equipment to reduce the risk of serious injury.
It is the responsibility of the owners and supervisors of this equipment to ensure that it has
been correctly assembled, anchored , maintained and the users obey the safety
instructions.
This product is intended for use by children AGE OF USERS 3+
Up to the weight of 50kg or a combined total weight of 500kg.
Until the equipment has been correctly assembled and anchored, do not let children use
equipment.
Always use Growplay Monkey Bars under adult supervision.
It is required that the play equipment be ground anchored with the anchor nails provided
onto a soft or shock absorbing surface.
Do not install over concrete or any other hard surface as a fall onto a hard surface could
result in serious injury or death.
Ensure that the equipment is installed on a level surface and no less than 1.8 mtrs from any
structure or obstruction.
Always inspect the equipment before it is used and replace any worn, defective, or missing
parts.
Ensure that all connectors are regularly checked.

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Growplay Monkey Bars are made from metal. They are not grounded and will conduct
electricity. For obvious reasons and electrocution hazard exists. NO lights, heaters,
electrical and extension cords or any household electrical device or appliances are to be
permitted on or in the frame at any time.
FOR THE USER
Do not use this equipment when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not jump on or off the frame.
Wear clothing that does not have loops, hooks, drawstrings or anything else that can get
caught on the frame.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
1. GROWPLAY MONKEY BARS are designed for up to 10 persons and not exceeding total
weight of 500kg.
2. AGE OF USERS 3+
3. Adult supervision for children of all ages is required at all times.
4. Educate children not let to walk close to, behind and in front, between moving parts.
5. Children are not to use the equipment in any other manner than intended.
6. Teach children not to hop off equipment while in motion or jump from moving play
items.
7. Do not twist chains or ropes or loop them over support bars as this may reduce the
structural integrity of the rope or chain.
8. Do not allow use of the equipment when it is wet as injury due to slips may occur.
9. Children are to be dressed in appropriate clothing while playing on or around the
equipment with correctly fitted and full foot enclosing footwear. Loose fitting items,
hood and neck draw strings etc could potentially cause injury or death by
strangulation.
10. Inform children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not
specifically designed approved for use with the Growplay monkey bar equipment,
such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as
they may cause a strangulation hazard.

ASSEMBLY
Before starting assembly, please carefully read the following information.
•This frame can be successfully assembled by one person alone, however two people
is recommended.
•Place all parts in one cleared area and remove the packaging material. Do not throw
away material until assembly is complete.
•Dispose of the packaging thoughtfully and ensure any plastic bags and small parts are
kept away from children or pets.
•Ensure that you check all tightening of parts twice and that the frame is stable after
assembly. Small movement through the frame is normal, however movement
through the fixtures is not. Ensure that no exposed red tape is present and that all
fixtures are extremely tight.
•Allow plenty of time to ensure that your monkey bars are set up correctly and safe to
use.
Ensure that tube is
correctly inserted and
tight! No red tab should
be seen.

Ensure ground is level and use
ground anchor pegs provided to
ensure stability.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Take your time. This is how your frame should look by the time you
are finished.
Top view of finished frame. Note orientation of
support bars for best stability.

Assemble rungs and ladder on side as shown. Ensure that the
height markers are all the same and that the red tabs are not
showing. Tighten, check again that the rungs are correctly inserted
into the connector. Position dip bar clamps if you have this model.
Typical swing hook
set up. Place around
tube and tighten
with provided
spanner. Ensure
that the direction is
correct for the
swing to pivot
freely. Regularly
check and tighten.
Frame must be
secured down
with ground
anchor pegs
provided as
shown (9 pegs
in total are
provided.)
ONE PER FOOT
ONLY
REQUIRED.
NOTE !!
SEE NEXT STEP BEFORE ASSEMBLY FOR
CARGO NET POSITION. SLIDE CARGO NET
OVER LEGS BEFORE CLAMPS IF CHOOSING
THIS POSITION.

WARNING! ENSURE THAT THE RED
WARNING LOCATOR TAPE
CANNOT BE SEEN. IF YOU CANNOT
SEE THE RED TAPE THEN THE TUBE
IS IN CORRECTLY. ENSURE THAT
YOU CHECK AND TIGHTEN EACH
CONNECTOR SEVERAL TIMES
BEFORE USE. WHEN WE SAY TIGHT
WE MEAN AS TIGHT AS YOU CAN
POSSIBLY GO. YOU WON'T
DAMAGE IT.
NOTE! 1 X 4 WAY
CONNECTOR
POSITION.

490MM
35mm thk foam slab for commode
Slide main swing bars
through top and tighten
490mm from end. Place 3 x
4 way Clamps for shade sail
accessory if applicable.
490MM Equal spacing.
4 way clamps

Assemblemonkey ring support bars as shown. Set short tees to the same height indicators and insert into frame connectors.

Now your frame should look like this. Tighten all your connections TWICE!

MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
This product was manufactured using quality materials and crafted to provide you and your
family with many years of enjoyment and exercise. Proper maintenance care will help to
prolong the life and reduce the possibility of injury. The following guidelines should be
followed.
1. Tighten all hardware at the beginning of each play season.
2. Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are
loose, cracked, or missing.
4. Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust, or
other deterioration. Replace as needed.
5. Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a nonlead-based paint.
6. Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction
and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
7. Twice a month during play season: Tighten all hardware, check all protective coverings
on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing. Rake and
check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to
maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.
8. Once a month during play season: Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s
instructions. Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables, and chains for
wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed.
9. At the end of each play season or if the temperature drops below 2 Deg C, remove
plastic swing seats and other items as specified by the manufacturer and take indoors or do
not use. Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent
compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary. Owners shall be
responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.
10. Disposal Instructions —There shall be instructions advising the owner to disassemble
and dispose of the playground equipment in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will
exist at the time the playground equipment is discarded. If any these conditions exist, this
product should be disassembled or otherwise protected from being used until the condition
is fixed.