PLAYSTAR Spiral Tube Slide User manual

Assembly Instructions
Spiral Tube Slide
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Play Action ®
PS 8821
PS 8823
Important!
Intended 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" x 4" x 9¹⁄₂"
2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈"
2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄"
CONTENTS
HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown actual 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 Identification:
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 compression flanges of all three parts must
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 STEP 1:
(2) Side Walls
(1) Floor
(6) ⁵|₁₆" x 1" hex bolts
(12) ⁵|₁₆" washers
(6) ⁵|₁₆" lock nuts
Compression
Flanges
Items for STEP 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.
Identify 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 Instructions 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"
Items for STEP 3:
(1) Crow’s Nest Assembly
(18) #14 x 1¹|₄" pan head screws
SHOWN ON AN
RTA PLAYSET

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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 STEP 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 STEP 5:
(8) 60° halves
(28) ⁵|₁₆" x ³|₄" hex bolts
(56) ⁵|₁₆" washers
(28) 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 Assembly will
be rotated clockwise,
with three bolts between
the two long flanges.
Long Flange
Circular
Flange
Items for STEP 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 STEP 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 Assembly are not straight due to packaging or shipping,
place components in direct sun and or use a household hair dryer to soften flanges. Then bend
straight using your hands.
Assembly Tip: If lining up holes is difficult, loosen bolts on the long flange of each component to give
more clearance.
60º Exit Assembly

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Items for STEP 8:
(3) 60º Tunnel Assemblies
(42) ⁵|₁₆" x ³|₄" hex bolts
(84) ⁵|₁₆" washers
(42) ⁵|₁₆" lock nuts
Items for STEP 9:
(1) 60º Exit Assembly
(14) ⁵|₁₆" x ³|₄" hex bolts
(28) ⁵|₁₆" washers
(14) ⁵|₁₆" lock nuts
Long Flange
Long Flange
Insert
this bolt
Last
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
Assemblies 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
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 Assembly
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 STEP 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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STEP 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
attaching the support bracket.
0
9-3/4
23
17-1/2
View from top

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Items for STEP 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 pan head of the stove bolts
must be on the inside and lock nuts on
the outside as shown.
Note: Make sure the exit is resting
firmly in hole dug in 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 STEP 14:
(2) 2" x 4" x 24¹|₄" boards
(4) #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws
Items for STEP 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.
Insert 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 STEP 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"

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Items for STEP 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.
Note: Be careful not to drill deeper than
1" or the exit 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.
Note: If the exit is not making contact with
the ground, it will be necessary to remove
earth under the lumber support until exit
firmly 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.
Fill in around bottom of slide exit to make
surface level with surrounding grade.
Items for STEP 17:
(2) Anchors
(2) ³|₈" x 2" lag screws
(2) ³|₈" washers
Note: If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out
easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, cementing
is required. Anchors must be placed below the
level of shock-absorbing material to prevent
tripping or injury resulting from a fall.

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Follow this section if your playset is a .
If your playset is , proceed to page 17.
STOP
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 STEP 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 STEP 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 STEP 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 STEP 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.
Note: Inspect all fasteners before children are allowed to
play on the Spiral Tube Slide
2" x 4" x 88"
27"
Approx.
when level
C
See PageS 7 & 8
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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 STEP 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 STEP 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 STEP 20-BIY:
(1) Support Bracket Assembly
(1) ⁵|₁₆" x 1" hex bolt

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Items for STEP 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
See Page 7
OfYOur Original
PlaYSet inStructiOnS
fOr HOle PatternS
B

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Water Slide (7 foot extension) Water Slide Stakes
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Add the Water Slide Kit to extend sliding surface. May be used wet or dry.
Kit includes: Water Slide, Water Cannon and Water Slide Stakes
Expand your Playset with the Water Slide Kit (PS 8840)

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