Playcraft Gyro-Pod Spinner 1974 User manual

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NOTE: R5 Gyro-Pod Spinner shown.
Other configurations will vary slightly,
but does not affect assembly.
Figures 1.2 & 1.5
the equipment or consult your surfacing supply representative.
Figures 1.1 & 1.4
FIGURE 1
Gyro-Pod Spinner
surfacing material may vary in thickness and/or compression depths. See free publication - The Handbook for
Public Playground Safety, Publication #325 at www.cpsc.gov for the surfacing appropriate for the fall height of
(A) Use liquid thread lock (such as Loctite
®
) with all threaded hardware. Important: Liquid thread lock (prior to
curing) helps to eliminate the common problem of "thread seizure" in stainless steel hardware by serving as a
lubricant during assembly.
(B) Do not pour concrete until the equipment is completely assembled, leveled and plumbed. Concrete must be
allowed to cure completely before using the equipment (at least 72 hours).
(C) Important: Prior to pouring concrete, verify that the Gyro-Pod spinner spins freely.
(D) Minimum distance from Gyro-Pod Cage to structure shall be no less than 72" [1829mm].
(E) An appropriate energy absorbing safety surface is required under and around all playground equipment.
Loose fill protective surfacing is shown only as an example for the purpose of this assembly instruction. Other
Figure 1.3
See Footing Detail

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LOOSE FILL SURFACING MATERIAL SHOWN:
9" compressed or 12" uncompressed depth.
Compressed depth shown. (See Note E)
2b Stone, drain rock
Concrete Footing
Footing Pin
Blocking, see
Installers Manual
Optional Filter Fabric over
Pea Gravel (for drainage)
Undisturbed Soil
(Finish Grade)
(Top of Soil)
68
34
"
1746mm **
80
34
"
2051mm **
(See Note D)
37
12
"
953mm *
28
12
"
724mm
18"
457mm
Step 1
Refer to Footing Layout and mark footing hole location.
Dig (1) Ø 18" footing hole. Refer to Footing Detail for
depth and details.
* Footing depth must be adjusted to compensate for the
depth/thickness requirements of selected safety
surfacing. See Section 06.1 of the Installation Manual.
** Height shown from finish grade to top of collar.
Footing Detail

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98"
2489mm
22
12
"
572mm
R3.5-1974 - Footing Layout
R5-1974 - Footing Layout
98"
2489mm
21"
533mm

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Figure 1.1
TOP FRAME
1" x 3" O.D. AR
Rubber Washer
FIGURE 3
3/8" x 1-1/2"
Button Head Bolt
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" Lock Nut
GYRO-POD
HANDRAIL
GYRO-POD
BEARING HUB
GYRO-POD
TREAD PLATE
Step 3
Attach Gyro-Pod Handrails to Gyro-Pod Bearing
Hub as shown in Figure 2. (See Note A)
Step 4
Attach Gyro-Pod Handrails and Tread Plate to
Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub as shown in Figure 3.
(See Note A)
Step 2
(Factory Assembled)
Secure Rubber Washer over Ball Joint as shown
in Figure 1.1.
FIGURE 2
GYRO-POD
HANDRAIL
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" Lock Nut
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" x 1-1/4"
Button Head Bolt
GYRO-POD
BEARING HUB

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GYRO-POD RING
GYRO-POD
RING SPACER
GYRO-POD
RING PLATE
3/8" x 1-3/4"
Button Head Bolt
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
FIGURE 4
GYRO-POD
HANDRAIL
GYRO-POD
HANDRAIL
3/8" x 2" Barrel Nut
1/2" SAE Washer
Step 5
Attach Gyro-Pod Handrails, Ring and Ring Spacers
to Gyro-Pod Ring Plate as shown in Figure 4.
(See Note A)
Step 6
Attach Gyro-Pod Ring and Ends to Gyro-Pod
Frame as shown in Figure 5. (See Note A)
FIGURE 5
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" x 3/4" Button
Head Bolt
GYRO-POD
END
GYRO-POD
RING
GYRO-POD
END
3/8" x 3/4" Button
Head Bolt
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" x 1" O.D.
Washer
3/8" x 1" Button
Head Bolt

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Step 8
Install footing pin into Gyro-Pod Leg as shown
in Figure 6. (See Note A)
Step 9
Attach Gyro-Pod Leg to Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub
as shown in Figure 1.3. (See Note A)
Step 7
Refer to Footing detail for collar heights and attach
Top Frame to post as shown in Figures 1.2a and 1.2b.
(See Note A)
1/2" Washer x .116 Thick
1/2" Lock Nut
SPLIT COLLAR HALF
TOP FRAME
Figure 1.2a
R3.5 Assembly
1/2" x 1-1/2"
Button Head Bolt
1/2" Washer x .116 Thick
Figure 1.2b
R5 Assembly
1/2" x 1-1/2"
Button Head Bolt
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" Lock Nut
R5 SPLIT
COLLAR HALF
TOP FRAME
FIGURE 6
GYRO-POD LEG
3/8" x 5-1/2"
Hex Bolt
3/8" Hex Nut
3/8" x 2-1/2"
Shoulder Bolt 3/8" x 2" Barrel Nut
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" SAE Washer
GYRO-POD
BEARING HUB
BALL JOINT
SOCKET HALF
GYRO-POD LEG
Figure 1.3

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1/4"x 1-1/4" BH TR
Tek Screw
R5 SPLIT COLLAR
HALF
Figure 1.5
TOP FRAME
Step 10
Place Gyro-Pod Leg into footing hole and attach
Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub to Top Frame as shown
in Figure 1.4. (See Notes A, B, C & D)
Step 11
Secure Top Frame and Split Collar Halves to post
as shown in Figure 1.5. (See Note C)
Step 12
Apply Gyro-Pod Warning Label where visible to
users as shown in Figure 7.
Step 13
Fully tighten all fasteners according to the
"TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR HARDWARE"
section of the Installation Manual.
Step 14
Plumb and level entire component. Pour concrete
into footing hole. Allow at least 72 hours to cure
before using this equipment. (See Notes B, C & D)
Step 15
Place required protective surfacing under and
around Gyro-Pod Spinner. (See Note E)
BALL JOINT
SOCKET HALF
3/8" x 2-1/2"
Shoulder Bolt
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" SAE Washer
3/8" x 2" Barrel Nut
GYRO-POD
BEARING HUB
Figure 1.4
TOP FRAME
FIGURE 7
Gyro-Pod Spinner
Warning Label
(Finish Grade)
44"
1118mm

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Part #
DESCRIPTION QTY.
Varies Gyro-Pod Top Frame 1
9380130 Washer Rubber AR 1" x 3" O.D. 1
Part # DESCRIPTION QTY.
AE-0789 Gyro-Pod Tread Plate 1
AE-0790 Gyro-Pod Ring Plate 1
BG-8133 Split Collar Half R3.5 4
DE-0072 Gyro-Pod End 2
DE-0073 Gyro-Pod Ring 1
FS-1974-HND Gyro-Pod Handrail 6
FS-1974-HUB Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub 2
FS-1974-LEG Gyro-Pod Leg 1
IE-0083 Gyro-Pod Ring Spacer 3
IH-0001 Ball Joint Socket Half 4
372003 Gyro-Pod Spinner Warning Label 1
9103032-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 3/4" 12
9103052-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1" 6
9103062-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-1/4" 6
9103072-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-1/2" 6
9103082-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-3/4" 6
9105072 Bolt Button Head 1/2" x 1-1/2" 16
9123231 Bolt Hex 3/8" x 5-1/2" 1
9143112-TR Bolt Shoulder 3/8" x 2-1/2" BH 2
9271062-TR Screw Tek 1/4" x 1-1/4" BH TR 16
9333002 Washer Flat 3/8" x 1" O.D. x .100" thick 48
9335002 Washer Flat 1/2" (.116" thick) 32
9345002 Washer Flat SAE 1/2" 10
9413002 Nut Lock 3/8" 12
9415132 Nut Lock 1/2" 16
9443092-TR Nut Barrel 3/8" x 2" BH 8
9483602 Nut Hex 3/8" 1
Part # DESCRIPTION QTY.
AE-0789 Gyro-Pod Tread Plate 1
AE-0790 Gyro-Pod Ring Plate 1
BF-7068 Split Collar Half R5 4
DE-0072 Gyro-Pod End 2
DE-0073 Gyro-Pod Ring 1
FS-1974-HND Gyro-Pod Handrail 6
FS-1974-HUB Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub 2
FS-1974-LEG Gyro-Pod Leg 1
IE-0083 Gyro-Pod Ring Spacer 3
IH-0001 Ball Joint Socket Half 4
372003 Gyro-Pod Spinner Warning Label 1
9103032-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 3/4" 12
9103052-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1" 6
9103062-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-1/4" 6
9103072-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-1/2" 6
9103082-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1-3/4" 6
9105072 Bolt Button Head 1/2" x 1-1/2" 16
9123231 Bolt Hex 3/8" x 5-1/2" 1
9143112-TR Bolt Shoulder 3/8" x 2-1/2" BH 2
9271062-TR Screw Tek 1/4" x 1-1/4" BH TR 16
9333002 Washer Flat 3/8" x 1" O.D. x .100" thick 48
9345002 Washer Flat SAE 1/2" 42
9413002 Nut Lock 3/8" 12
9415132 Nut Lock 1/2" 16
9443092-TR Nut Barrel 3/8" x 2" BH 8
9483602 Nut Hex 3/8" 1
Assembled Parts List
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GYRO-POD LEG:
Shall be fabricated using 2.375" O.D. 10 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1/4" x 1-1/2" flat steel
reinforcement plates and stainless steel ball
bearing. The Gyro-Pod Leg shall have a multi-stage
baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD TOP FRAME:
Shall be fabricated using 2.375" O.D. 11 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1.900" O.D. 11 gauge steel
supports, 1/4" thick steel mounting brackets and
stainless steel ball bearing. The Gyro-Pod Top
Frame shall have a multi-stage baked-on powder
coat finish.
GYRO-POD BEARING HUB:
Shall be fabricated using 2-1/4" O.D. machined
steel hub with welded 1/4" thick steel plate. The
Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub shall have a multi-stage
baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD HANDRAIL:
Shall be fabricated using 1.315" O.D. 12 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1/4" thick steel mounting
plates. The Gyro-Pod Handrail shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD TREAD PLATE:
Shall be made from punched 14 gauge sheet steel.
The Gyro-Pod Tread Plate shall be Play-Tuff™
coated after fabrication.
GYRO-POD RING PLATE:
Shall be made from precision cut 1/4" thick sheet
steel. The Gyro-Pod Ring Plate shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD END & RING:
Shall be constructed of UV-stabilized, rotationally
molded, linear, low density polyethylene with an
average wall thickness of .250".
GYRO-POD RING SPACER:
Shall be machined from high strength aluminum
alloy. The Gyro-Pod Ring Spacer shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
BALL JOINT SOCKET HALF:
Shall be made from Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene for lasting durability and minimal
rotational resistance.
SPLIT COLLAR HALF:
Shall be made from precision cut and formed 1/4"
thick steel. The Split Collar Half shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
HARDWARE:
Shall be stainless steel, zinc/nickel plated or
galvanized as required to resist rust and corrosion.
Specifications
Periodically tighten all screws, bolts and nuts. A
periodic inspection of all parts is necessary. If a part
is broken or worn, replace immediately. For general
maintenance please refer to our Playground
Maintenance Manual.
Maintenance