Leisure Time 5007 User manual

MODEL #5007
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Next
Generation
If you need assistance with parts or have assembly questions, please call Customer Service at
866-362-1123
Our regular office hours are
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Please read the entire instruction manual carefully before proceeding with the assembly or use of your
new gym set. SAVE THIS MANUAL for future reference in the event that you need to contact us for
assistance or replacement part information and ordering.
Assembly requires
at least two adults.
YOUR WARRANTY
Playground, Inc., dba Leisure Time
Products, provides a 1-year limited
warranty. See inside back cover of this
manualfordetails.
We take great care to design our products
with your child's safety in mind. However,
only with careful supervision and proper
safety instructions, can you be assured of
safeplaytimeonanyproductdesignedfor
children.
LEISURE TIME PRODUCTS For Residential Only

Priortoassemblingyourplayproduct,takea installation and at least once per year.
thorough inventory of all components using There are many excellent products,such
thepartslist. as Thompson's Waterseal, Behr Wood
Conditioner, Olympic Water Guard or
Sort and lay out all wood pieces, matching Olympic Wood Protector. Please check
identicalpiecesintopiles. Markallpiecesof with your local home improvement
wood using masking tape, write board letter center to see what they recommend for
on tape and adhere to each piece of wood your area conditions. Proper care and
forquickreferenceandidentification. maintenance will help maintain the
beauty of the set as well as gain the
Sort all hardware according to size.Refer to maximumlifeoftheunit.
parts identification section. Selecting the
wrong hardware during early assembly will Metal plates: The structural integrity of the
lead to shortages.Finding extra hardware is play product is dependent upon the proper
not cause for alarm. We often include extra installationofthemetalplates. Asnotedand
hardware in case parts are lost during diagramed in these assembly instructions,
assembly. the installation of these metal plates must
also be followed precisely. If your play set
Selecting the correct location for your has end ladders or swing beam supports,
playset product is very important for your make sure they are angled away from the
children's safety and for the play product's top ladder or swing beam. If a play product
longevity.Your playset must be installed on has one or two climbing towers, the metal
level ground. Installation on sloping ground plates must be installed so that each
willcause yoursetto"lean"and,in time,this climbing tower is perpendicular to the top
leaning will put stress on all the joints. This ladder.
stress will cause the set to become loose
and unstable. Once this occurs, it becomes Ground stakes: Metal stakes are
difficult to correct, and Playground, Inc. provided and are to be installed as
cannot assume responsibility for any failure outlined in the assembly manual.
from incorrect installation. Uneven ground Cementing is recommended and
mustbeproperlyleveledbeforeinstallation. required if you have loose or sandy soil
or if you live in an area that is prone to
Warping: Occasionally, some wooden highwindsorseverestorms.
components may twist or warp in the carton
after packaging. This is not necessarily a On site adult supervision is required at all
cause for alarm. In most instances, these timesforchildrenofallages.
parts straighten out when assembled.
Seasonal checking or cracking of the grain Ensure that suspended climbing ropes,
onwoodenpartsisalsoquitenatural. Water chainsorcablesarekepttightenoughso
and heat are the two most frequent causes they cannot be looped back on
ofexpansionand contractionofwoodfibers. themselves and are kept secure at both
We recommend that you apply a wood ends.
sealant or protectant at the time of
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY
SEE PAGES 34THRU 36 FOR MAINTENANCETIPS
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SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
FOR SAFETY'S SAKE,
PLEASETAKETIMETO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY
AND CAUTIONYOUR CHILDREN ACCORDINGLY
Caution forYour Children. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the
likelihood of serious or fatal injury.
• Instruct children not to attach items to the swing set that are not specifically designed for or made to use
on the equipment (such as jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, or chains) as this could pose a
strangulation hazard.
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats. Only one child per
swing.
• Children should NOT wear loose or stringed clothing or jewelry which can cause a potential danger of
strangulation 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 elements such as swings,
trapezes and gliders.
• Children should NOT swing empty swing elements.
• Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion. Nor should they jump from
the upper decks – always use the ladders or slides.
• Children should NOT climb UP the slide because the slick surface could cause a fall and they should
never slide down head first.
• Children should NOT twist swing chains or loop them over the top support beam because this will
weaken and reduce the strength of the chain and possibly break them.
• Children should NOT climb on the top ladder when swing elements are in use.
• If your set has a Climbing Rope, the Climbing Rope must be attached securely at both ends in such a
manor that it can not be looped back upon itself.
WARNING
Small components of your play center represent a choking hazard to children. Do not allow
access to nuts, bolts, washers or other small parts. Tighten and inspect your play center
frequently to avoid this danger.
Children must not use equipment until properly installed. Before using your play center,
carefully read to any and all children who may use the play center the "safety rules" included in
this booklet.
Play center modification is forbidden. Any modifications to your play center will affect its
structural integrity and render the warranty null and void.
Caution!This play product will not be ready for a child's play until assembly procedures are
complete, all hardware is tightened, all ground stakes are installed, and you, the responsible
adult, are satisfied that the unit is secure and safe. At this time and always, review the "safety
and general information - cautions for use" sections with each child using the play product.
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SAFETY AND ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Assembly Safety:
• 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 gym set has been completely
assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the gym 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 platform until the gym 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 gym set in poor weather conditions.
Tools and Materials Required:
Claw Type Hammer 10 ft.Tape Measure
Framing Square or Level 10 ft. Step Ladder
Box Wrench or Sockets (9/16” & ½") Screwdriver (Medium Phillips)
Electric Drill or Cordless Beeswax or Soap
Drill Bits: 3/16", 3/8" 5/16" & 7/16"(High Speed) (Used to lubricate screw threads)
HAVINGTHE PROPERTOOLS ON HAND WILL EASE AND
REDUCETHE ASSEMBLYTIME OFYOUR NEW PLAYSET.
YOUR PLAYGROUND, INC READY-TO-ASSEMBLE PLAYSET IS STAINED AT
OUR FACTORY. STAINING IS NOT NEEDED ATTHETIME OF INITIAL ASSEMBLY.
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POLYETHYLENEENCASEDPOSTS:
Some lumber inside the polyethylene encased posts MAYBE
subject to the following treatment
Supplier: Pacific Wood Preserving
22125 Rock Creek Rd.
Sheridan, OR 97378
Preservative: Pacbor Treated (Disodium
Octaborate Tetrahydrate)
Retention level: .118 pcf
Wood species: Pine, White Fir, Hem Fir,
and/or Doug Fir
THEWOODEN PARTS FORYOUR PLAYSET ARE MADE FROM
CYPRESS AND OTHER UNTREATED NATURALLY DECAY RESISTANT LUMBER,
WITHTHE FOLLOWING, POSSIBLE EXCEPTIONS:
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RECOMMENDED GROUND COVERS
Suggested Material ........Uncompressed Depth
Double Shredded Bark Mulch ...........9"
Uniform Wood Chips ........................12"
Fine Gravel .......................................12"
Fine Sand..........................................12"
SELECTINGTHE CORRECT LOCATION FORYOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT
FORYOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY ANDTHE PRODUCT’S LONGEVITY
Safe Play Area:
• The safe play area refers to a zone extending 6' beyond the gym set on all sides,
including the space above the gym set.
• The ground surface must be level.Installing your gym 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, landscaping, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical
connections.
• Do not install your gym set over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth or any other
hard surface.The following is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer
Product Safety Commission.
A FALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
Any edging used to contain the ground must be
beyond the safe play area.
(Ex. Landscape timbers or railroad ties)
Dimensions:
• The Next Generation has One layout option.
Layout Ground Dimension Safe Play Area*
6"81/2"x5'10" 17'-10"x18'-9"
*Level Ground Surface - See below
• Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area.
• Max fall height 90"
General Information:
Yoursethasbeendesignedandengineeredforchildren
onlyandforresidentialuseonly.
A maximum of 150 lbs. per child is recommended for
playactivitiesdesignedforindividualuse.
A maximum of 120 lbs. per child is recommended for
playactivitiesdesignedformultiplechilduse.
A maximum of 9 children is recommended for this unit.
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Landscape Timbers
6' from play structure Sale play area using
recommended ground cover
Landscape Timbers
6' from play structure Sale play area using
recommended ground cover
Front
Left Right
Back

PLAYGROUND, INC. GYM SETS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS.
BECOMING FAMILIARWITHTHESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY
AND INSURE A SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FORYOUR CHILDREN.
USINGTHE HARDWARE
Failure to replace
this bolt with a
shorter one could
result in personal injury.
Check the positioning of parts in each Step's illustration, noting which of the parts should
receivetheSpikeT-Nut. PlacetheSpikeT-Nutintheholeandthenseatitwithoneortwotapsofa
hammer. Aligntheholesinthepartstobefastened.Startpreliminarytighteningofboltintoseated
nutbyhand.
To securely tighten, turn the bolt with a wrench until the lock washer is fully compressed
betweentheheadoftheboltandtheflatwasher.
Note that in some steps the instructions say to tighten "just snug." This means to tighten the
bolt just enough to keep the parts together, but loose enough to allow the parts to move. This is
necessary to allow squaring and leveling. The bolt will be tightened securely in a following step.
Bolt has been
screwed securely
into Spike T-Nut and
the connection is
tight.
Check connec-
tions periodically for
tightness during the
lifeoftheGymset.
Lock Washer
Hex Head
Bolt Flat
Washer
Spike T-Nut
How to use Hex Head Bolts and SpikeT-Nuts Correct
Assembly
Do not
over tighten.
Typical Installation -Lag Screw Typical Installation -Wood Screw:
• Use an electric drill or screw gun to drive screws.
• These screws are self-tapping, so no
pilot holes are required.
• Lubricate the threads of the screws
with beeswax or soap to ease
installation and minimize breaking
screws.
• It is very important to make certain
that the tops of all screws are flush
with the surface of the wood and
there are no protruding sharp edges.
• Always drill pilot holes
when using Lag
Screws. The size of
the pilot hole will be
specified in the Step.
• Tap the head of the Lag
Screw with a hammer to
start the threads into the
wood and then use a ½"
socket to tighten.
Lag Screw
Flat
Washer Lock
Washer
• DO NOT over tighten• DO NOT over tighten
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
• DO NOT DRIVE
TOO DEEP
AND CAUSE
SPLINTERING
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TIP:Tapthe SpikeT-Nutintothepartbeforeyouposition thepartonthestructure. Ifyouputitin
the wrong hole, remove it by inserting a bolt from the opposite side of the board and tapping the
boltlightlywithahammer.
Incorrect Assembly
During assembly or maintenance, do not over tighten
the bolts. Over tightening can cause the bolt to
protrude past the spiked tee nut, which could cause
personal injury. Over tightening can also cause the
wood to be compressed or to “sink in” the bolt, washer
or spiked tee nut. If this has happened, you may need
to add additional washers or replace the bolt with a
shorter one, so that the bolt does not protrude.
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Back View
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Front
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C3 - TOWER LEG
C2 - TOWER LEG
C1 - TOWER LEG
E1 Entry Ladder Rail * 4 Holes * 1 Set Left & Right Req
1-3/8 x 3-3/8 x 52 [ 3.49 x 8.57 x 132.08 ] 1 x 5-1/2 x 78-1/2 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 199.39 ]
G1 Base Board * 6 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 5-1/2 x 57-1/2 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 146.05 ]
G2 Arched Wall Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req 1 x 5-1/2 x 53-1/2 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 135.89 ]
G3 Bottom Floor Joist * No Holes * 1 Req
1 x 5-1/2 x 47 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 119.38 ]
G4 Club House Wall Rail * 8 Holes * 1 Req 1 x 5-1/2 x 47 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 119.38 ]
G5 Base Board * 6 Holes * 1 Req
1 x 5-1/2 x 47 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 119.38 ]
G6 Base Board * 4 Holes * 1 Req 1 x 5-1/2 x 45 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 114.30 ]
G7 Base Board * 6 Holes * 1 Req
1 x 5-1/2 x 29 [ 2.54 x 13.97 x 73.66 ]
G8 Club House Wall Support * 5 Holes * 2 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 59-1/2 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 151.13 ]
H1 Roof Support * 4 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 59-1/2 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 151.13 ]
H2 Tent Support * 4 Holes * 1 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 57-1/2 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 146.05 ]
H3 Floor Rail * 5 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 57-1/2 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 146.05 ]
H4 Floor Joist * No Holes * 1 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 57 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 144.78 ]
H5 Roof Support * 4 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 47 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 119.38 ]
H6 Floor Rail * 6 Holes * 1 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 47 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 119.38 ]
H7 Floor Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 45 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 114.30 ]
H8 Floor Rail * 4 Holes * 1 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 45 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 114.30 ]
H9 Wall Rail * 2 Holes * 2 Req
Lowe's 5007 Tower C1 - H9
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2 REQUIRED
2 REQUIRED
2 REQUIRED

11/16 x 3-3/8 x 23 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 58.42 ]
M9 Wall Board * 4 Holes * 23 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 28-3/4 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 73.03 ]
M8 Club House Rail * 3 Holes * 4 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 28-3/4 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 73.03 ]
M7 Window Trim * 4 Holes * 1 Req
Lowe's 5007 Tower H10 - N3
1 x 3-1/2 x 29-1/2 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 74.93 ]
H10 Upright * 2 Holes * 2 Req 1 x 3-1/2 x 25 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 63.50 ]
H11 Wall Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 24 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 60.96 ]
H13 Floor Rail * 5 Holes * 1 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 24 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 60.96 ]
H12 Floor Rail * 7 Holes * 1 Req
H14 Floor Joist * No Holes * 1 Req
1 x 3-1/2 x 20 [ 2.54 x 8.89 x 50.80 ] L1 Floor Board * 4 Holes * 4 Req
11/16 x 4-1/2 x 39 [ 1.74 x 11.43 x 99.06 ]
L2 Club House Wall Board * 4 Holes * 1 Req
11/16 x 4-1/2 x 29 [ 1.74 x 11.43 x 73.66 ] M1 Wall Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 57-1/2 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 146.05 ]
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 57-1/2 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 146.05 ]
M2 Roof Spacer * 3 Holes * 2 Req 11/16 x 3-3/8 x 47 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 119.38 ]
M3 Floor Board * 5 Holes * 34 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 45-3/4 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 116.21 ]
M4 Wall Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req 11/16 x 3-3/8 x 45 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 114.30 ]
M5 Club House Rail * 4 Holes * 2 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 29 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 73.66 ]
M6 Club House Wall Board * 4 Holes * 28 Req
M10 Club House Wall Board * 4 Holes * 6 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 16 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 40.64 ] M11 Entry Ladder Support * 4 Holes * 1 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 16 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 40.64 ]
M12 Window Trim * 2 Holes * 2 Req
11/16 x 3-3/8 x 6-3/4 [ 1.74 x 8.57 x 17.15 ] N1 Floor Board * 5 Holes * 1 Req
11/16 x 2-1/2 x 47 [ 1.74 x 6.35 x 119.38 ]
11/16 x 2-1/2 x 29 [ 1.74 x 6.35 x 73.66 ]
N2 Club House Wall Board * 2 Holes * 3 Req 11/16 x 2-1/2 x 16 [ 1.74 x 6.35 x 40.64 ]
N3 Club House Wall Board * 2 Holes * 1 Req
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