
Welcome to RAINBOW
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION!
Welcome to our ready-to-build commercial play structures. Ease of assembly has been pre-engineered into our
product. We provide step-by-step installation and maintenance instructions so more time can be spent playing!
Purchaser and Contractor:
Reading this entire manual will help to ensure the safety of the children who will be
playing on the equipment after installation of the structure has been completed
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Purchaser/Maintenance Manager:
Keep these instructions on file for future reference. Retaining and referencing
this manual will provide proper maintenance and inspection recommendations for the play structure. This manual
will provide a necessary and useful reference when submitting any warranty information for replacement parts.
Storage Notification:
Play structures should be installed as soon as possible (within a few days) when
received at the intended job site location. If immediate installation is not possible, equipment should be stored in a
controlled environment (warehouse, garage, storage containers, etc...) to reduce the likelihood of damage due to
exposure and/or improper storage.
Play Structure Site Planning
When selecting your play site, always keep the child's safety in mind. Below are some recommendations that
should help you achieve a safe play area.
1. Determine the location intended for the play structure to be installed. Reference the plan view, provided in this
manual, for your play structure to determine the "use zone" boundaries required for your play structure. Locate
all structures within your site to ensure "use zone" clearances and guidelines are met as specified in this
manual.
2. The play system should be located on solid level ground free of objects that could cause injury such as, but not
limited to, tree stumps, roots, and large rocks. Stationary components such as ladders and slides must be no
less than SIX FEET (1.8 meters) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, tree or
overhanging branches, electrical wires or clotheslines. Any swinging equipment must be a minimum distance of
TWICE the height of the swing beam away from any structures or obstructions as specified above. We also
recommend that you do not install your play system near a lake, river, swimming pool or other water hazards.
3. In addition to the "use zone" boundaries listed in #2, a no-encroachment zone must be provided for slides with a
starting platform height of 47" or more and swinging equipment. This is a zone consisting of an obstacle-free
area with surfacing that does not need to conform to the protective surfacing guidelines found on page 2 in this
manual.
4. All objects that could cause injury such as, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete, rocks, trees, roots, fences,
overhanging branches, and other hard structures must be removed or relocated from the intended site prior to
installation.
5. Ensure site is graded level to create the safest possible play environment. The customer and contractor are
responsible for ensuring the local soil conditions allow proper drainage from the play structure and area of play.
Special preparations may need to be completed prior to the installation to ensure proper drainage can be
achieved. Inquire with local contractors and city developers in your area for recommendations.
6. If anchoring your play system, all underground utilities must be located in the use zone prior to assembly of the
play structure.
7. Try to locate the slide out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will
receive the least direct sunlight.
8. It is recommended not to place a set on sandy soil or loose fill as it may require additional anchoring in that
situation.
9. Do not install your play system over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface.
A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the play structure user.
10. If the job site must be left unattended or build of structure is not complete, rope or fence off all unfinished
equipment to keep children from using equipment until the play structure is completed and ready for use.
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