Playcraft Gyro-Pod Spinner RV User manual

IMPORTANT NOTES: Read First
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NOTE: RV Gyro-Pod Spinner shown.
Other configurations will vary slightly,
but does not affect assembly.
Figures 1.1 & 1.4
Gyro-Pod Spinner
FIGURE 1
Figures 1.2 & 1.5
surfacing material may vary in thickness and/or compression depths. See free publication - The Handbook for
the equipment or consult your surfacing supply representative.
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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** Height shown from finish grade to mounting hole.
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.
Footing Detail
Pea Gravel (for drainage)
Compressed depth shown. (See Note E)
2b Stone, drain rock
Concrete Footing
Footing Pin
9" compressed or 12" uncompressed depth.
Installers Manual
Blocking, see
LOOSE FILL SURFACING MATERIAL SHOWN:
Optional Filter Fabric over
Undisturbed Soil
(Finish Grade)
(Top of Soil)
2
"
1638mm
(See Note D)
64
1
37 "
2
1
*
953mm
2
"
724mm
18"
1
28
457mm
**
76
12
"
1943mm **

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RV-1974 - Footing Layout
RV-1974-STRT - Footing Layout
2489mm
98"
24"
610mm
2438mm96"
21
516
"
542mm

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

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

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3/8" x 1" Button
Figure 1.2
TOP FRAME
Head Bolt
3/8" x 7/8" O.D.
Thick Washer
FIGURE 6
GYRO-POD LEG
Hex Bolt
3/8" x 5-1/2"
3/8" Hex Nut
SOCKET HALF
Shoulder Bolt 3/8" x 2" Barrel Nut
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" SAE Washer
3/8" x 2-1/2"
BEARING HUB
GYRO-POD
BALL JOINT
GYRO-POD LEG
Figure 1.3
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 and remove required Hole Plugs.
Attach Top Frame to post as shown in Figure 1.2.
(See Note A)

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in Figure 1.4. (See Notes A, B, C & D)
Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub to Top Frame as shown
Place Gyro-Pod Leg into footing hole and attach
Step 10
Step 11
Apply Gyro-Pod Warning Label where visible to
users as shown in Figure 7.
Step 12
Fully tighten all fasteners according to the
"TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR HARDWARE"
section of the Installation Manual.
Step 13
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 14
Place required protective surfacing under and
around Gyro-Pod Spinner. (See Note E)
TOP FRAME
3/8" x 2-1/2"
SOCKET HALF
BALL JOINT
Shoulder Bolt
1/2" SAE Washer
1/2" SAE Washer
3/8" x 2" Barrel Nut
GYRO-POD
BEARING HUB
Figure 1.4
Gyro-Pod Spinner
Warning Label
(Finish Grade)
FIGURE 7
47"
1194mm

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Maintenance
Specifications
Maintenance Manual.
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
Parts List
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 stainless 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.
HARDWARE:
Shall be stainless steel, zinc/nickel plated or
galvanized as required to resist rust and corrosion.
Part # DESCRIPTION QTY.
AE-0789 Gyro-Pod Tread Plate 1
AE-0790 Gyro-Pod Ring Plate 1
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
4-9339042 Washer Flat 3/8" x 7/8" O.D. x .100" Thick 8
9103032-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 3/4" 12
9103052-TR Bolt Button Head 3/8" x 1" 14
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
9123231 Bolt Hex 3/8" x 5-1/2" 1
9143112-TR Bolt Shoulder 3/8" x 2-1/2" BH 2
9333002 Washer Flat 3/8" x 1" O.D. x .100" thick 48
9345002 Washer Flat SAE 1/2" 10
9413002 Nut Lock 3/8" 12
9443092-TR Nut Barrel 3/8" x 2" BH 8
9483602 Nut Hex 3/8" 1
Part # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Varies Gyro-Pod Top Frame RV 1
9380130 Washer Rubber AR 1" x 3" O.D. 1
Assembled Parts List