Inter-fab X-stream User guide

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X-stream Slide
Assembly and Installation
Instructions

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Assembly/Installation Instructions for
X-stream Slide
The following Assembly and Installation instructions are listed in the correct
sequence for a straightforward assembly of the X-stream Slide. Please read
and understand all instructions before beginning installation. A two-person
crew is recommended for best results, as the assembled slide is very long, and
unwieldy for one person to handle. The Footprint Templates (A-2, A-3) are
for reference only, and it is strongly recommended that the slide not be
permane ntly anchored to deck until the proper time in the assembly order.
Choose the Water Stub-up Location and Footprint Template for the
the applicable X-stream slide from the following figures.
Fig. A-1: Water Stub-up Location, Left Hand Slide
Fig. A-2: X-stream Footprint, Left Hand Slide
Fig. A-3 Water Stub-up Location, Right Hand Slide,
and X-stream Footprint, Right Hand Slide
For List of Parts, and Required Tools, See Fig. B, and Schedule One
Important Note: Following Step Seven in the Installation Instructions are
two pages, one indicating an exploded view of the entire slide, followed by
a complete description of all the hardware used to assemble the slide.

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A-1

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A-2

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Fig A-3

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A-B flume C-D flume
Bottom Section Top section Leg foot (2) Step Support Foot
Step Support Assembly Long leg Short leg
(shown with foot installed)
Handrail (2) Hardware Sets (5)
Fig. B: Parts Required
Important! Flumes are labeled AB or CD in
small letters on flanges. For Left Hand Slides,
Flume AB is upper flume, and CD is the lower
flume, in that order; for a Right Hand Slide, CD
is the Upper Flume and AB is the Lower.

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List of Tools
Tools required for assembly and installation of X-stream slide
1. Hammer
2. 3/8" drive rachet
3. 3/8" x 6" rachet extension
4. 1/2" socket
5. 9/16" socket
6. 9/16" box end rachet wrench
7. Drill with 3/8" masonry bit
8. Tape measure
9. PVC Pipe Cutter
Schedule One
Required Tools
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step One
• Install foot receiver on 6” PVC pipe Step Support Assembly, using 3/8”x 2”
bolts at two locations, and 2-1/2” bolt for the location directly underneath the
Step Support Assembly Column. Push bolt thru 3/8” lock washer, thru 3/8”
flat washer, thru pre -drilled holes in PVC and Foot Receiver, thru 3/8” flat
washer, and thru 3/8” nylon locking nut. This foot receiver contains only
three holes for complete attachment. (Fig. 4) Use Hardware Set #1. Tighten
all connections.
Fig. 1 (Note: The short item at the bottom is 12” rule)
 Connect Step Support Assembly to Top Section (Fig. 2) This assembly may
be done with Top Section on ground, on its side. Insert 6” PVC Step Support

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Assembly into receiver in Top Section. Using 3/8”x2” bolts provided in
Hardware Set #3, push bolt thru 3/8” lock washer, thru 3/8” flat washer,
thru pre -drilled hole in PVC pipe, and into pre -inserted nut in the receiver in
Top Section. Make sure orientation of Top Section is such that Handrail will
connect to both Top Section and Step Section. Tighten connections slightly.
Connect Handrail to the Top Section of the slide and to steps before
attaching the Top Section to the Upper Flume. Note: Handrails must be
installed with X-stream label out. Use the 5/16” bolts x required length (see
Schedule Two) and washers from Hardware set #5 to connect the Top
Section to insert nuts in the Handrail. A rachet extension will be required
for bolts through flange of Top Section. Push bolt thru Lock washer, thru
flat washers, thru hole provided in Top Section or Steps, into pre -inserted
nuts in handrail, and tighten all these connections. The Ladder Step Support
Sub Assembly is now complete.
Bolts Required for Each Handrail (2 Handrails)
1. (1) 5/16” x 1-1/4” hex head zinc bolt
2. (1) 5/16” x 2-1/2” hex head zinc bolt
3. (1) 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex head zinc bolt
4. (1) 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex head zinc bolt
5. (1) 5/16” x 2” hex head zinc bolt
6. (1) 5/16” x 2” hex head zinc bolt
Schedule Two: Handrail Hardware

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Fig. 2.: Ladder Step Support Sub-Assembly
Step Two: Slide Legs
• Install remaining foot receivers on the long and short legs, using
3/8” x 2” bolts in four locations. Push PVC pipe all the way to the bottom of
the foot receiver. Push 3/8”x 2” bolt thru 3/8” thru 3/8” flat washer, thru
pre-drilled holes provided in PVC pipe and foot receiver, through 3/8” flat
washer, and thru 3/8” nylon locking nut. Note: Do not confuse the four Foot
receiver holes in PVC pipe with the four Flume receiver holes at top. (Foot
receiver holes can be seen through 6” PVC pipe after pipe is pushed all the
way down to bottom of Foot receiver). Tighten all connections. (Fig. 3, 4)
Use Hardware Set #1
Figs. 3, 4
Short Leg and Long Leg with Foot Attached

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Step Three: Main Slide Assembly
(Note: This section may be assembled on the ground, with parts upside down
or on their sides).
• Connect Lower Flume Section to Upper flume Section, using 3/8” x 2-3/4”
thru bolts in four locations, ensuring a flexible gasket is in place (installed at
factory) (Fig. 5) Use Hardware Set #2. Push 3/8” bolt thru lock washer, thru
flat washer, thru pre -drilled holes in flanges of both flumes, thru flat washer,
thru 3/8” nuts. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is enough tolerance in the
flange connections to provide a smooth and even transition between flumes
on the sliding surface of the slide; usually, it will take the efforts of two
persons to ensure this: one to pull or push up or down on either of the two
flumes at the flange connection, and one to tighten the bolts when the top
surfaces are even. It is recommended that the two center bolts be tightened
first when this is done, and that the two outer connections be tightened when
the sides are aligned, in a similar manner to the center ones. Tighten all
connections. NOTE: Make sure AB/CD or CD/AB orientation is correct
for Left or Right Hand slide as required (see note, Fig. B).
Fig. 5
Connect exit section to lower flume, using 3/8” x 2-3/4” thru bolts in four
locations (ensuring a flexible gasket has been installed by Mfr. in recess
provided for that purpose). Push 3/8” bolt thru lock washer, thru flat
washer, thru pre -drilled holes provided in both flanges, thru flat washers,
thru 3/8” nut (Fig. 6). IMPORTANT NOTE above applies here also! Use
Hardware Set #2. Tighten all connections.
Fig. 6
Gas
k
et

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Step Four: Erection of Assembled Slide
• Install loosely, legs to flumes as required: long leg to upper flume, short
leg to lower flume, using 3/8” X 2” bolts from Hardware Set #3. Push bolt
thru lock washer, thru flat washer, thru pre -drilled hole provided in PVC
pipe, into pre -inserted nuts in flume leg receiver. Do not tighten completely
at this time. (Fig. 7) Use Hardware Set #3.
Fig. 7
 Turn slide assembly upright, resting it momentarily on the two legs.
Now connect the Ladder Step Support Sub Assembly to the Upper
Flume by bolting to the Top Section with hardware in Hardware Set #2,
ensuring a flexible gasket has been installed by Mfr. in recess provided in the
flange for that purpose. Push 3/8” x 1-3/4” bolt thru lock washer, thru flat
washer, thru pre -drilled hole provided in Upper Flume, into pre -inserted nut
in Top Section. (Fig. 8). Tighten all connections when there is a smooth
top surface at the connection (see IMPORTANT NOTE in step three.)
Fig. 8
When long and short legs are completely plumb (ensure each leg is vertical
by checking each leg at two points 90 deg. from each other), tighten all
connections. Note: Slide Step Support System is designed for 16 deg. slope
which must be installed correctly for proper functioning of slide. (Fig. 9)
Flexible gasket
installed by Mfr.
between flanges.

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Fig. 9
Step Five: Anchoring to Deck
• Position all foot receivers on deck in the correct location, checking to insure
the legs are vertical, then carefully mark the locations of all anchor bolts. If
proper care is exercised, drilling of leg anchor bolt holes may be done with
leg foot receivers in position; in this case, mark the location of holes for the
slanted Step Support anchor bolts before moving slide aside (holes may not
be easily drilled with this piece in position due to interference with the steps).
• Move the slide aside, if necessary, to drill the slanted Step Support anchor
bolt holes.
• Install Anchor Bolts at correct locations. Anchor bolt thread must protrude
1-1/2 inches above the deck. Use Hardware Set #4.
• Install foot receivers onto deck on anchor bolts previously installed. (Fig. 10)
• Tighten all connections.
Fig. 10
16 degree slope
from vertical
Anchor Bolts must extend
1-1/2” above deck. Holes
may be drilled in place for
vertical legs, but for
slanted column, may be
marked, and drilled after
slide is moved slightly to
the side.

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Step Six: Connect Water Supply System
 Connect bottom hose to water system as re quired, using proper
connectors (by others) and in-line valve (furnished) as required. (Fig. 11)
Fig. 11
• Install top hose section, cutting piping to fit as required, and connecting to
male adapter which attaches to Top Section. Use PVC primer and glue
(not included) as required. (Fig. 12) Use Hardware Set #6.
Fig. 12
Step Seven: Finish
• Install all protective caps at exposed bolts.
• Turn water supply on and check water flow.
• Clean Slide and dispose of all debris caused by the installation.
Note: It is recommended that after several days’ use, all visible bolted
connections be re -tightened as needed.
Owner or Installer to
provide Stub-Up or
water supply as req’d.
Connect hose to
male adapter
Note: I
n
-line valve
provided by Mfr. may
also be installed in this
location.

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X-stream Slide Care and Maintenance
1. General Cleaning
 Use nonabrasive Soap and water when possible.
 Review cleaner’s label instructions before applying to acrylic surface.
 Avoid harsh chemicals and disinfectants
The following products may safely be used:*
 Chlorox Liquid Comet
 Windex Formula 409
 Glass Plus Mr. Clean
 Soft Scrub Spic and Span Powder
Calgon Bath Oil Beads
Do not use:
 Lysol Disinfectant Spray
 Dow Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner
 Pinesol
 Whitecap
 Lestoil
2. Light Scratches, abrasions, gloss, etc.
 Novus plastic polish (Novus, Inc.)
 Mirror Glaze Professional Formula #17 (Mirror Bright Polish Co., Irvine,
CA
 Permatex Plastic Cleaner #403D (Permatex Co., Kansas City, KS
 “J-Wax” or “Kit” Automotive Cleaner/Waxes (S.C. Johnson & Son)
 DuPont or Turtlewax “white Polish” automotive polishing compound
Light Scratches: Very light scratches, scuff marks and haze can be hand polished
with Permatex Plastic Cleaner or Gel-Gloss. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines.
Clean cotton cloth works best for applying the polish and buffing.*
*These suggestions and data based on information believed to be reliable, from
acrylic manufacturers. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as
conditions and methods of use and procedures are beyond our control.