Playcore GameTime VistaRope 5960SP User manual

Date:04/13/22
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
5960SP

5960SP
1'-0"
5'-0"
12'-8"
Ø10'-10"
Ø22'-10"
Top of Surfacing
Packed Soil or Gravel Fill
ASTM Use Zone
Foundation Construction:
1. Follow Instructions to Assemble Base and Nets
2. Carefully Lift Assembly into excavated hole.
3. Level and backfill with gravel or hard-packed soil.
4. Install surfacing.
3'-6"
FOOTERS AND USE ZONE

1. If working on exposed soil, spread out a large tarp to
keep the equipment and nets clean.
2. Connect the Upper Net to the top of the Post as shown.
3. Attach the Spider Net to the Post.
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UPPER NET ASSEMBLY
Upper NetUpper Net
Post AssemblyPost Assembly
Spider NetSpider Net
M6 Barrel Nut andM6 Barrel Nut and
BoltBolt
M6 Barrel Nut andM6 Barrel Nut and
BoltBolt

1. Assemble the Upper Ring.
2. Attach the Upper Ring to the Upper Net and the Spider
Net.
M8 X 55 BoltM8 X 55 Bolt
M8 X 33 Barrel Nut and WasherM8 X 33 Barrel Nut and Washer
Plastic JointPlastic Joint
SleeveSleeve
Ring SectionRing Section
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UPPER RING ASSEMBLY
M6 Barrel Nut andM6 Barrel Nut and
BoltBolt

1. Attach the Lower Net to the Ring.
2. Assemble the Base Plate and Angle Braces to the Post
Assemblty
M12 X 35 Bolt,M12 X 35 Bolt,
nut, washernut, washer
Angle BraceAngle Brace
Base PlateBase Plate
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BASE ASSEMBLY

1. Carefully lift the Assembly and place in the foundation
hole
2. Level the Post Assembly and backll with hard packed
soil or gravel. Sand is not recommended.
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INSTALL BASE

LOWER RING AND FLOOR ASSEMBLY GENERAL
PROCEDURE
See the Next Page for Tips for these steps
1. Assemble the Lower Ring on the Lower Net.
2. Assemble the Deck sections between the Bottom
Flange and the Lower Ring. Use the M8 X 55 Bolts in
the Top Flange to help align the Deck sections.
3. After tightening all fasteners, check that no more
than 2 threads protrude beyond the nut.
Plastic JointPlastic Joint
SleeveSleeve
M8 X 70 BoltM8 X 70 Bolt
M8 X 33 BarrelM8 X 33 Barrel
Nut and WasherNut and Washer
Top FlangeTop Flange
M8 X 55 Bolt andM8 X 55 Bolt and
WasherWasher
Bottom FlangeBottom Flange
M8 X 55 BoltM8 X 55 Bolt
M8 X 33 BarrelM8 X 33 Barrel
Nut and WasherNut and Washer
M12 X 35 BoltM12 X 35 Bolt
M12 Nylon LockM12 Nylon Lock
Nut and WasherNut and Washer
M8 X 33 BarrelM8 X 33 Barrel
Nut and WasherNut and Washer
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• Keep all fasteners loose until assembly is complete.
• When assembling the Lower Ring on the Net, leave
several ropes disconnected to facilitate inserting the
Floor Decks.
• Use the M8 X 55 Bolts to align the Floor Decks on the
Post before installing the Top Flange.
• Assemble the Deck sections between the Bottom
Flange and the Lower Ring. Use the M8 X 55 Bolts in
the Top Flange to help align the Deck sections.
Temporarily use M8 X 55 Bolts to aidTemporarily use M8 X 55 Bolts to aid
alignmentalignment
Leave ropes disconnected to insert FloorLeave ropes disconnected to insert Floor
DecksDecks
Top FlangeTop Flange
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LOWER RING AND FLOOR TIPS

M8 BoltsM8 Bolts
Post CapPost Cap
EyeboltEyebolt
1. IMPORTANT: After placement, be sure to remove the
Eyebolt.
2. Install the Post Cap with 3 M8 Bolts.
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CAP ASSEMBLY

1. Outer Post
2. Inner Post
3. Upper Net
4. Lower Net
5. Spider Net
6. Upper Ring
7. Lower Ring
8. Eyebolt
9. Post cap
10. M8 Bolt
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
1010
88
99
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PARTS LIST 1

PARTS LIST 2
11. M8 X L70 Bolt
12. M12 X L35 Bolt
13. M12 Nut, Washer
14. M8 X L55 Bolt
15. M8 X L33 Barrel Nut and
Washer
16. M6 X L20 Barrel Nut
17. M6 X L19 Barrel Nut
18. Base
19. Angle Brace
20. M12 X L35 Bolt
21. M12 Nut and Washer
22. Upper Flange
23. Plastic Joint Sleeve
24. Floor Deck
2222
2424
2222
1414
1111
1212
1313
1515
11
2121
1515
1414
1515
2020
1919
1818
2020
2121
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Inspect Equipment for Correct Installation
If the equipment has not been installed correctly, do not
open for play and take necessary precautions to keep
closed until installation is correct, complete and re-inspect-
ed.
Protective Surfacing
Make sure appropriate playground surfacing has been
installed to meet applicable standards.
Remove All Assembly Aids
Please make sure that all tools and assembly aids have
been removed from the playing area before opening for
play.
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AFTER INSTALLATION, BEFORE OPENING FOR
PLAY, RECOMMENDATIONS

This equipment should be installed, inspected for proper
installation, maintained and operated in accordance with
applicable safety standards.
Regular maintenance is necessary on all park and play-
ground equipment, including the protective surfacing.
Proper maintenance extends equipment life. Maintenance
of play environments requires commitment from dedicated
and trained individuals with some mechanical ability and
common sense.
With regards to overall safety, if you ever feel a piece of
equipment or portion of the protective surfacing is broken or
dangerous, immediately take the equipment out of service.
If necessary, post personnel or fence the equipment to
prevent use until the necessary repairs can be made. This
is an important precaution that can potentially prevent an
injury.
Maintenance Inspection – Frequency and Process
Because play equipment and surfacing are subject to
changes from use, abuse, and climate, they must be in-
spected on a regular basis. The frequency of inspection will
be determined by many factors including equipment age,
use, and materials, and external factors like the age of the
users, climate, and vandalism. Regardless of site-specic
attributes of the playground, two types of inspections should
be performed on all playgrounds: low frequency and high
frequency.
Low Frequency Inspections
Often performed quarterly or semi-annually, low frequency
inspections are in-depth investigations of the equipment
and surfacing looking for wear and tear. This inspection
requires a sta󰀨 member with mechanical knowledge and
extensive knowledge about play equipment and surfacing
standards. During or immediately after the inspection, sta󰀨
should do preventive maintenance and repairs and/or re-
move damaged equipment to remedy problems discovered
in the inspection.
High Frequency Inspections
Often performed daily or weekly, high frequency inspec-
tions look at frequently changing conditions caused by
use, weather, and/or vandalism. During a high frequency
inspection, sta󰀨 checks and corrects playground conditions
such as loose-ll surfacing depths, sanitation issues, and
the presence of trash and debris. If any hazards are discov-
ered, sta󰀨 should follow school or agency procedures such
as completing documentation, taking the area out of use,
and/or correcting the problem.
Loose hardware
Loose hardware can cause quality problems and put safety
at risk. Therefore, loose hardware should always be tight-
ened, and checks carried out to ensure that there are no
missing parts.
Identifying replacement parts
All replacement parts are listed in the parts list. The parts
list follows the installation requirements.
Actions to be taken during the break-in period
No later than 2 weeks after assembly, all hardware connec-
tions should be checked and tightened if necessary. One of
the most important factors in proper maintenance is main-
taining proper net tension. Net re-tensioning will be required
after the rst 60-90 days of use and then must be checked
again on an annual basis.
Maintenance of protective surfaces
Surfaces providing fall protection must also be maintained
regularly. It is particularly important to maintain the correct
level of loose surface material and add more if necessary
(refer to applicable standards).
Damage
Damaged equipment must be repaired as soon as possi-
ble. If serious defects that a󰀨ect the safety and cannot be
repaired immediately, the equipment then must be closed to
prevent further use.
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MAINTENANCE