PLAYSTAR PS 8821 User manual

Assembly Instructions
PS 8821
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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2"x4"x9¹⁄₂"
2"x 4"x 19⁵⁄₈"
2"x 4"x 24¹⁄₄"
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 (129)
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 (6)
⁵₁₆" washer (288)
³₈" lock nut (2)
⁵₁₆" lock nut (148)
(2) Side Walls
Floor
Top Bar
Right
Entrance
Section
Left
Entrance
Section Exit
(9) 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
Shovel
Spiral Tube Slide Contents and Component dentification:
³₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt (1)
#8" x 2¹₂" deck screws (16) #8" x 1¹₄" deck screws (4)
(2)
(2)
(1)

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SPIRAL TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY
Position the side walls and floor as shown. (Fig. 1)
Note: The compressio fla ges of all three parts must
be faci g up as show .
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 Assemb y

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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"
60"
48"
"26
"60
"48
Items for STE 3:
(1) Crow’s Nest Assembly
(18) #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws
SHOWN ON AN
RTA LAYSET

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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 four 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:
(8) 60° halves
(28) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(56) ⁵₁₆" washers
(28) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Entrance Assemb y
60º Tunne Assemb y

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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 lo g fla ge o the
60º Tu el Assembly will
be rotated clockwise,
with three bolts betwee
the two lo g fla ges.
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 fla ges alo g the E tra ce Assembly are ot straight due to packagi g or shippi g,
place compo e ts i direct su a d or use a household hair dryer to softe fla ges. The be d
straight usi g your ha ds.
Assembly Tip: If li i g up holes is difficult, loose bolts o the lo g fla ge of each compo e t to give
more cleara ce.
60º Exit Assemb y

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Items for STE 8:
(3) 60º Tunnel
Assemblies
(42) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(84) ⁵₁₆" washers
(42) 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 lo g fla ge o the 60º Tu el
Assemblies will be rotated cou ter-clock-
wise with o ly o e bolt betwee the two
lo g fla ges.
Repeat for each Additiona 60º Tunne Assemb y.
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 lo g fla ge o the
60º Exit Assembly
will be rotated
cou ter-clockwise
with o ly o e bolt
betwee the two
lo g fla ges.

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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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STE 11:
The Spiral Tube Slide is designed to have
the exit buried 1¹⁄₂” into the ground. Using
the 2” x 4” to the right of the crow’s nest as
a reference, mark a 23” x 17¹⁄₂” rectangle on
the ground as shown. Remove 1¹⁄₂” of soil at
the marked location.
Note: Failure to do this step will create a
hazardous condition and misuse of this product.
This area will be filled in after aligning and attach-
ing the support bracket.
0
9-3/4
23
17-1/2
0
9-3/4
23
17-1/2
View from top

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Items for STE 12:
(8) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" stove bolts
(8) ⁵₁₆" washers
(8) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
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 pa head of the stove bolts
must be o the i side a d lock uts o
the outside as show .
Note: Make sure the exit is resti g
firmly i hole dug i previous step.

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2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄"
2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄"
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 14:
(2) 2" x 4" x 24¹₄" boards
(4) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
Items for STE 13:
(10) ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex bolts
(20) ⁵₁₆" washers
(10) ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
Attach the sides using ⁵₁₆" x ³₄" hex
bolts, ⁵₁₆" washers and ⁵₁₆" lock nuts
as shown.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.

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Lay the Step 14 Assembly on the ground under
the slide exit as shown.
nsert one 2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈" into each of the exit
pockets as shown. Make sure both sides are
flush with the Step 14 Assembly laying on the
ground.
Drill an ¹₈" hole at locations shown. Secure each
2" x 4" x 19⁵₈" to the Step 14 Assembly with
#8 x 2¹₂" deck screws as shown.
Items for STE 15:
(1) Step 14 Assembly
(2) 2" x 4" x 19⁵₈" boards
(8) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈"
2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈"
"⁵⁄₈19" xx 4"2
"⁵⁄₈19" xx 4"2

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Items for STE 16:
(4) #14 x 1¹₄" pan head screws
Make sure the 2" x 4" x 19⁵₈" boards are vertical
and the exit pockets are firmly resting on top of
them. Using the exit pocket holes as pattern, drill
¹₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
No e: Be careful no o drill deeper han
1" or he exi could be damaged.
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.
No e: If he exi is no making con ac wi h
he ground, i will be necessary o remove
ear h under he lumber suppor un il exi
firmly con ac s he 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.
Fill in around bottom of slide exit to make
surface level with surrounding grade.
Items for STE 17:
(2) Anchors
(2) ³₈" x 2" lag screws
(2) ³₈" washers
No e: If soil condi ions permi anchors o be pulled ou
easily, such as in sandy soil condi ions, cemen ing
is required. Anchors mus be placed below he
level of shock-absorbing ma erial o preven
ripping or injury resul ing from a fall.

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Follow this sectio if your playset is a .
If your playset is , proceed to page 17.
STOP
Align the top edge and the second
slot of the support bracket with the
top and end of the 2" x 4" x 9¹₂"
board as shown.
Use the bracket as template and
drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep. Secure with
#8 x 1¹₄" deck screws.
Items for STE 18-RTA:
(1) Support Bracket
(1) 2" x 4" x 9¹₂" board
(4) #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws
Flush
Drill a ³₈" hole through the
2" x 4" x 9¹₂" board. Attach
with ³⁄₈" x 2" hex bolt, ³⁄₈" washers
and ³⁄₈" lock nut as shown.
Items for STE 19-RTA:
(1) ³⁄₈" x 2" hex bolt
(2) ³⁄₈" washers
(1) ³⁄₈" lock nut
Locate the second bolt from the top on the
60º Exit Assembly as shown. Remove and discard
the bolt, save the nut and the washers.
Attach the Support Bracket Assembly to the slide
using a ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt and the washers and nut
saved previously through the hole in the middle of
the bracket flange as shown.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
Items for STE 20-RTA:
(1) Support Bracket Assembly
(1) ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt
Ready To Assemble
Build it Yourself

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Items for STE 21-RTA:
(1) ³⁄₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt
(2) ³⁄₈" washers
(1) ³⁄₈" lock nut
(4) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
Attach Support Bracket Assembly
to the 2" x 4" x 88" board keeping
it level as shown.
Make sure the Support Bracket
Assembly does not torque or twist
the tube slide when in contact with
the 2" x 4" x 88" board.
Secure with #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.
Drill a ³₈" hole at the center of the
deck screws through the boards.
Secure with ³⁄₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt, ³⁄₈"
washers and ³⁄₈" lock nut as
shown.
No e: Inspec all fas eners before children are allowed o
play on he Spiral Tube Slide
2" x 4" x 88"
27"
Approx.
when level
"x 88"x 4"2
when level
Approx.
"27
C
SEE PAGES 7 & 8
OFYOUR ORIGINAL
PLAYSET INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERNS

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Align the top edge and the first slot
of the support bracket with the top
and end of the 2" x 4" x 9¹₂" board
as shown.
Use the bracket as template and
drill ¹₈" holes 1" deep. Secure with
#8 x 1¹₄" deck screws.
Items for STE 18-BIY:
(1) Support Bracket
(1) 2" x 4" x 9¹₂" board
(4) #8 x 1¹₄" deck screws
Flush
Drill a ³₈" hole through the
2" x 4" x 9¹₂" board. Attach
with ³⁄₈" x 2" hex bolt, ³⁄₈" washers
and ³⁄₈" lock nut as shown.
Items for STE 19-BIY:
(1) ³⁄₈" x 2" hex bolt
(2) ³⁄₈" washers
(1) ³⁄₈" lock nut
Locate the first bolt from the top on the
60º Exit Assembly as shown. Remove and discard
the bolt, save the nut and the washers.
Attach the Support Bracket Assembly to the slide
using a ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt and the washers and nut
saved previously through the hole in the far end of
the bracket flange as shown.
Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
Items for STE 20-BIY:
(1) Support Bracket Assembly
(1) ⁵₁₆" x 1" hex bolt

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Items for STE 21-BIY:
(1) ³⁄₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt
(2) ³⁄₈" washers
(1) ³⁄₈" lock nut
(4) #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws
Attach Support Bracket Assembly
to the 2" x 4" x 112" board keeping
it level as shown.
Make sure the Support Bracket
Assembly does not torque or twist
the tube slide when in contact with
the 2" x 4" x 112" board.
Secure with #8 x 2¹₂" deck screws.
Drill a ³₈" hole at the center of the
deck screws through the boards.
Secure with ³⁄₈" x 3¹₂" hex bolt, ³⁄₈"
washers and ³⁄₈" lock nut as
shown.
2" x 4" x 112"
29³⁄₄"
Approx.
when level
"12x 1"x 4"2
Approx.
"³⁄₄29
when level
Approx.
SEE PAGE 7
OFYOUR ORIGINAL
PLAYSET INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOLE PATTERNS
B

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