PLAYSTAR Play Action PS 8820 User manual

Assembly Instructions
PS 8820
Spiral Tube Slide
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ntended for residential use by children ages 2 to 10, only on properly installed PlayStar playsets.
Before use refer to complete safety guidelines in your original playset, at www.playstarinc.com, or at 1-888-752-9782.

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CONTENTS
HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown actua size)
³₈" x 2" hex bolt (1)
⁵₁₆" x 1"
hex bolt (11)
⁵₁₆" x ³₄"
hex bolt (157)
⁵₁₆" x ³₄"
stove bolt (8)
³₈" x 2" lag screw (2)
#14 x 1¹₄"
pan head screw (22) ³₈" washer (4) ⁵₁₆" washer (345)
³₈" lock nut (1) ⁵₁₆" lock nut (177)
(2) Side Walls
Floor
Top Bar
Right
Entrance
Section
Left
Entrance
Section
Exit
(11) 60º Halves
(2) Anchors
Support Bracket
Exit Top
TOOLS REQUIRED
Socket Wrench
¹⁄₂" and ⁹⁄₁₆" Socket
¹⁄₂" and ⁹⁄₁₆" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
¹⁄₈", ¹⁄₄", ³⁄₈" Drill Bits
Drill
Square
Tape Measure
Safety Glasses
Phillips Screwdriver
Pencil
Ladder
Spiral Tube Slide Contents and Component dentification:

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SPIRAL TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY
Position the side walls and floor as shown. (Fig. 1)
Note: The co pression flanges of all three parts ust
be facing up as shown.
Attach the side walls to the floor using ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolts,
⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown. (Fig. 1)
Tighten firmly with a ¹/₂" socket
and wrench but do not over
tighten.
Compression
Flanges
Attach the top bar to the side walls using
⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock
nuts as shown.
Tighten firmly with a ¹/₂" socket and wrench
but do not over tighten.
Items for STE 1:
(2) Side Walls
(1) Floor
(6) ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolts
(12) ⁵₁₆" washers
(6) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STE 2:
(1) Top Bar
(4) ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolts
(8) ⁵₁₆" washers
(4) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Fig. 1
Before starting to assemble your Spiral Tube Slide, familiarize yourself with the contents.
dentify each component and hardware listed on Page 2. Hardware is shown actual size.
Crow’s Nest Assembly

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Position Crow’s Nest Assembly into the playset
opening.
(Refer to your original PlayStar Safety Guidelines
and Building nstructions for complete playset
construction details.)
Make sure the Crow’s Nest Assembly is fully
inserted, and all three flanges are firmly resting
against the lumber. Mark holes with a pencil.
At each marked location, drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep
into the boards.
Secure assembly with #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws
as shown.
26"
107"
72"
60"
29"
Items for STE 3:
(1) Crow’s Nest Assembly
(18) #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws

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Attach the two entrance sections using
⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and
⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Attach two 60° halves using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex
bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as
shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Repeat this assembly five times.
Items for STE 4:
(1) Left Entrance Section
(1) Right Entrance Section
(6) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(12) ⁵₁₆" washers
(6) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STE 5:
(10) 60° halves
(35) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(70) ⁵₁₆" washers
(35) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Entrance Assembly
60º Tunnel Assembly

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Attach 60° half to the exit top using
⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and
⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Attach one 60º Tunnel Assembly
to the Entrance Assembly using
⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers
and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Note: The long flange on the
60º Tunnel Asse bly will
be rotated clockwise,
with three bolts between
the two long flanges.
Long Flange
Circular
Flange
Items for STE 6:
(1) 60° half
(1) Exit Top
(7) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(14) ⁵₁₆" washers
(7) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STE 7:
(1) Entrance Assembly
(1) 60º Tunnel Assembly
(14) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(28) ⁵₁₆" washers
(14) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Note: If the circular flanges along the Entrance Asse bly are not straight due to packaging or shipping,
place co ponents in direct sun and or use a household hair dryer to soften flanges. Then bend
straight using your hands.
Asse bly Tip: If lining up holes is difficult, loosen bolts on the long flange of each co ponent to give
ore clearance.
60º Exit Assembly

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Long Flange
Long
Flange
Items for STE 8:
(4) 60º Tunnel
Assemblies
(56) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(112) ⁵₁₆" washers
(56) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STE 9:
(1) 60º Exit Assembly
(14) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(28) ⁵₁₆" washers
(14) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Attach 60º Tunnel Assembly using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex
bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Note: The long flange on the 60º Tunnel
Asse blies will be rotated counter-clock-
wise with only one bolt between the two
long flanges.
Repeat for each Additional 60º Tunnel Assembly.
Long Flange
Long
Flange
Attach the 60º Exit Assembly using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex
bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Note: The long flange on the
60º Exit Asse bly
will be rotated
counter-clockwise
with only one bolt
between the two
long flanges.

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Attach the Exit using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts,
⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts as shown.
Finger tighten only at this time.
Items for STE 10:
(1) Exit
(8) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(16) ⁵₁₆" washers
(8) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
At this time use a ¹/₂" socket and wrench to tighten all the nuts and
bolts that have been finger tightened in Steps 4 through 10
while making sure flanges are relatively flush with each other.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

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Lift the assembly to the upright position and
insert the entrance end into the Crow’s Nest
Assembly. This requires two adults.
Attach at top and bottom using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄"
stove bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
as shown.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
Note: The pan head of the stove bolts
ust be on the inside and lock
nuts on the outside as shown.
Items for STE 11:
(8) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" stove bolts
(8) ⁵₁₆" washers
(8) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts

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Attach the sides using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts,
⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts on each side
as shown.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
2"x4"x24¹⁄₄"
2"x4"x24¹⁄₄"
On a flat work surface place the 2" x 4" x 24¹₄"
boards to form an “L” as shown. Make sure the
ends are flush on both sides.
Drill an ¹₈" hole at locations shown. Secure with #8
x 2¹₂" deck screws.
Items for STE 12:
(10) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(20) ⁵₁₆" washers
(10) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STE 13:
(2) 2" x 4" x 24¹₄" boards
(4) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
Note: The lu ber referred to on this section
has been included in your PlayStar
Playset lu ber require ents. Refer to
your original PlayStar Safety Guide
and Instructions for co plete
cutting details.

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Lay the Step 13 Assembly on the ground under
the slide exit as shown.
nsert one 2" x 4" x 21¹₄" into each of the exit
pockets as shown. Make sure both sides are
flush with the Step 13 Assembly laying on the
ground.
Drill an ¹₈" hole at locations shown. Secure each
2" x 4" x 21¹₄" to the Step 13 Assembly with #8
x 2¹₂" deck screws as shown.
Items for STE 14:
(1) Step 13 Assembly
(2) 2" x 4" x 21¹₄" boards
(8) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
2"x4"x21¹⁄₄"
2"x4"x21¹⁄₄"

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Items for STE 15:
(4) #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws
Make sure the 2" x 4" x 21¹₄" boards are vertical
and the exit pockets are firmly resting on top of
them. Mark holes with a pencil.
Drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
Note: Be careful not to drill deeper than
1" or the exit could be da aged.
Attach with #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws
on each pocket as shown.

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Make sure the exit is level and making firm contact with the ground.
Note: If the exit is not aking contact with the ground, it will be
necessary to re ove earth under the lu ber support until
exit fir ly contacts the ground.
At locations shown screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long
screwdriver will help).
Use the anchor mounting hole as a drill guide and drill a ¹₄" hole
1¹₂" deep into the boards. Attach with ³₈" x 2" lag screws and
³₈" washers provided.
Note: If soil conditions per it anchors to be pulled out
easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, ce enting
is required. Anchors ust be placed below the
level of shock-absorbing aterial to prevent
tripping or injury resulting fro a fall.
Items for STE 16:
(2) Anchors
(2) ³₈" x 2" lag screws
(2) ³₈" washers
Anchor
mounting hole

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Locate the second bolt from the bottom on the 60º Tunnel
Assembly as shown. Remove and discard the bolt, save the
nut and the washers.
Attach the bracket to the slide using a ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt and
the washers and nut saved previously. The smaller flange of
the bracket will make contact with the bottom flange of the
slide as shown in the picture.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
The larger flange of the bracket must make firm contact
with the 2" x 4" board of the playset as shown. Mark the
hole with a pencil.
Drill a ³₈" hole through the 2" x 4" board.
Attach with ³₈" x 2" hex bolt, a ³₈" washer and a ³₈" lock
nut as shown.
Note: Inspect all the fasteners before children are
allowed to play on the Spiral Tube Slide.
2"x4"
Items for STE 17:
(1) Support Bracket
(1) ³₈" x 2" hex bolt
(1) ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt
(1) ³₈" washer
(1) ³₈" lock nut
2"x4"

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