PlaySafe PlaySafe Dizzy Quad Merry-Go-Round 22-PS044T Use and care manual

Owner's Manual and Assembly Instructions
Model #: 22-PS044T Model Name: Dizzy Quad TMMerry-Go-Round
Manual Date: September, 2008
Important: Keep this owner's manual; do not discard in case you need to contact Pacific Cycle, Inc.
in the future. Should there be a change of ownership, please transfer this manual to the new owner to
ensure proper assembly and safety.
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Pacific Cycle, Inc. warrants this product to be free of defective materials and workmanship for 90 days from
the date of original purchase.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT,
AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
EXPRESS WARRANTY. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is extended only to the original consumer
purchaser for non-commercial use.
PACIFIC CYCLE, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES,
DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER LOSSES DUE TO ACCIDENT,
ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, RUST, IMPROPER
ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR USE OF UNAUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT.
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To make claim under warranty, notification of such defect must be given to Pacific Cycle, Inc. By calling the phone number
below, you will be instructed on how the product or part needing replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacific Cycle, Inc.
Customer Service and Assistance
1-800-242-6110
Monday -Friday 8am-5pln CST
Please contact the Playsafe TM customer service team if you have any questions about our product, need assembly assistance or
need replacement parts for the equipment. You may also contact us by mail:
Playsafe TM Customer Service
Pacific Cycle, Inc
4730 East Radio Tower Lane
Olney, IL 62450
Or by elnail: [email protected]
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
i_ BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT_ FIND LEVEL GROUND NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET FROM ANY
STRUCTURE OR OBSTRUCTION TO THE EQUIPMENT. YOUR EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE CLEARANCE ON
ALL SIDES,
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY_ DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY ON THE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS
COMPLETELY INSTALLED,
DO NOT INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT OVER CONCRETL PACKED DIRT_ OR ANY OTHER HARD SURFACE.
AFALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE USER.
ONLY ADULTS SHOULD ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIPMENT.
ADULT SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON OR AROUND THIS
EQUIPMENT. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
DO NOT HANG ON OR CLIMB FROM STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT EXCEED THE INTENDED WEIGHT LIMIT OR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF USERS FOR THE EQUIPMENT.
THE INTENDED AGE FOR USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS 3 YEARS TO 10 YEARS OLD_ UNDER ADULT
SUPERVISION. CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS HAVE A HIGHER RISK OF ENTRAPMENT AND INJURY.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE YOUR CHILDREN AND INSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE STRENGTH AND SKILLS TO
ENJOY ALL THE RIDES SAFELY BEFORE USE ON THEIR OWN.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO WALK CLOSE TO_ BEHIND_ OR IN FRONT OF MOVING ITEMS.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN HOW TO SIT IN THE CENTER OF THE SEATS AND ROTATE WITH THEIR FULL
WEIGHT ON THE SEAT.
WARN CHILDREN NOT TO USE THE EQUIPMENT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN INTENDED.
WARN CHILDREN NOT TO GET OFF THE EQUIPMENT WHILE IN MOTION.
WARN CHILDREN TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY. LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
WHEN USING THE EQUIPMENT.
_EQUIPMENT MAY BE SLIPPERY WHEN WET. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN
WET.
_PARENTS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK OPENINGS AND SURFACES FOR ITEMS THAT MAY BE
HAZARDOUS.
_ NEVER ATTACH ANY MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS
EQUIPMENT_ SUCH AS JUMP ROPES_ PET LEASHES_ ROPE OR CORDS AND OTHER CHAINS AS THESE POSE
A POTENTIAL STRANGULATION HAZARD.
WHEN DISPOSAL OF THE EQUIPMENT BECOMES NECESSARY_ FULLY DISASSEMBLE AND KEEP PARTS OUT
OF REACH FROM CHILDREN UNTIL THEY CAN BE SAFELY HAULED AWAY.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE ANCHORED. ANCHORS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. CALL 1-800-242-6110 OR
EMAIL INFO(_PLAYSAFEOUTDOORS.COM
ANCHORING
ANCHORING is necessary to prevent tipping, lifting, and overturning. Anchors can be purchased by calling 1-800-242-
6110. Anchoring devices must be placed below the level of the protective playing surface to prevent tripping or injury
resulting from a fall. The Playsafe TM Anchor Kit will include further instructions to properly anchor the equipment.
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PROPER USE
This equipment is designed for use bv children ages 3to 10 under adult supervision. The maximum number of users this
unit is intended for is 4 children with a maximum weight of 105 lbs each. The maximum fall height for this equipment is
60".
This product is designed for normal residential use only. This product is not designed for use in day care, nurseries, or
other public places. This product is to be assembled by adults only in the manner described within this owner's manual.
CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Colnlnission estimates that 100,000 playground related injuries are treated annually in U.S.
hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries,
and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around the playground
equipment can be a lnajor factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self-evident that a fall on a shock-
absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be
placed on a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard,
packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable
shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.
The following table lists the lnaxilnuln height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening injury in a
fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. However, all
injuries due to a fall can not be prevented no matter what surfacing materials are used.
FALL HEIGHT IN FEET FROM WHICH A LIFE
THREATENING INJULY WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED
Double Shredded
Bark Mulch 6' 10' 1l'
Wood Chips 6' 7' 12'
Fine Sand 5' 5' 9'
Fine Gravel 6' 7' 10'
It is recolnlnended that a shock absorbing material should extend a lninilnuln of 6' in all directions from the perimeter of the
stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving ride, the
shock absorbing material should extend in front and rear of the equipment a lninilnuln distance of 2 times the height of the pivot
point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.
The information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various material. No particular
method is recolmnended over another. However, every material is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be
checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a
material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of material in your area and its cost.
(The information above has been extracted from CPSC documents 'Playground Surfacing - technical Information guide" and
"Handbook for public Playground Safety." Copies of these documents can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of
Public Affairs, USCPSC, Washington D.C., 20207 or by calling 1-800-638-2772.
• Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perimeter with landscape edging.
• Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.
• Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose filler materials) generally require a professional
and are not "do-it-yourself' projects.
• Shall use Playground Surfacing Materials (other than loose-fill material) which comply to the safety standard ASTM
F1292 Standard Specification for hnpact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground
Equipment.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
•Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tighmess and tighten as required. It is particularly
important that all nuts and bolts are checked prior to the first use each season.
• For extended use, remove plastic parts and take indoors when the telnperamre drops below 32°F.
• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season.
• Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges weekly during usage season to be certain they are in place. Replace as
needed. It is particularly important that all coverings are checked prior to the first use each season.
• Sand any rusted areas of the robing and repaint with a non-lead based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CFR
Part 1303.
LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
• Place your equipment a MINIMUM of six (6) feet from any other hard or fixed object.
• Do not place your equipment underneath electrical lines. If you must, ensure that there is a lninilnuln overhead clearance
of six (6) feet.
• Please note the CPSC surfacing materials recolmnendations on page 4.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Your equipment comes with two 51nln Allen wrenches for the assembly of most of this product. These should be the only tools
required for assembly.
Although we take pride in the quality of our products, on occasion there may be a burr or rough part which will require a metal
file to remove before use.
PARTS LIST
Main Frame
Name Each
Top Bar Sections 3
Leg Sections with Foam Pads 3
Leg/Top Bar Fitting 1
Center Pole 1
Handle Bar (actual color yellow) 1
Spinning Hub 1
Footplate 1
Seating
Name Each
Plastic Seats 4
Seat Posts 4
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PRE-ASSEMBLED HARDWARE
For easier assembly, Playsafe TM has pre-asselnbled some of the parts for you. Most of the screws and bolts should already be
in place. If relnoval of this hardware is required for certain assembly steps, it should be replaced in its original position.
Hardware shown in the assembly steps are actual size.
MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
Step Illustration Instructions
1 Connect the Footplate to the bottom of the
Center Pole. Re-insert the hardware and
tighten.
2
3
4
Slide the Spinning Hub down the Center
Pole until it reaches the stop.
NOTE: The plastic bushing on the
Spinning Hub should face the top.
Slide the Plastic Handle Bar down the
Center Pole and align with the holes located
near the middle of the Center Pole. Re-
insert the hardware and tighten.
NOTE: Actual color of handle bar is
yellow.
Attach the Leg/Top Bar Fitting to the top of
the Center Pole. Align the two sets of
holes, re-insert the hardware, and tighten.
Connect the curved Top Bar Sections to the
Leg Sections. Align the holes and re-insert
the hardware. Tighten to secure.
Hardware Reference
Part Ref. #: PSHW12
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6Attach the Leg/Top Bar assembly to the
Leg/Top Bar fitting. Align the holes and
re-insert the hardware, making sure that the
lock washers are on the underside of the
tube. Repeat process for the other two
Leg/Top Bar assemblies. Tighten all bolts
to secure.
Part Ref. #: PSHW12
Step Illustration
3
4
SEATING ASSEMBLY
Instructions
Install the Plastic Seats on the Seat Posts.
The flat washer should go on the top of the
seat. Make sure the nuts and bolts are
secure.
Connect the Seat Posts to the Spinning
Hub. Align the two sets of holes and re-
insert the hardware, making sure that the
lock washers are on the underside of the
tube.
Ensure the hardware is tightened down
before proceeding to the other seat
sections.
Repeat the process for the three other seat
sections.
Hardware Reference
Part Ref. #: PSHW16
Part Ref. #: PSHW12
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IMPORTANT LAST STEPS!
TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE. Do not allow children to play on the equipment until it is fully assembled, all items
are tightened, and the unit is properly anchored.
• Do not over tighten nuts and bolts. Once they are tight, turn them */2rotation more to be sure they are secure.
• Check all parts on all rides before allowing a child on the equipment.
• Be sure to check and tighten the hardware on a regular basis to ensure the safety of the users.
Your Playsafe TM Dizzy Quad TM Merry-Go-Round should now be fully assembled!
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