Slackers ZIPLINE Instruction Manual

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ZIPLINE KIT WITH SEAT INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY RULES READ CAREFULLY!
Thank you for your purchase of the Slackers® ZIPLINE! This product was engineered to provide safe fun for ages 8+ years when
the instructions and rules are followed. For best and safe results please read and follow all instructions carefully when installing
and riding your Slackers® ZIPLINE. Obey all safety rules at all times.
IMPORTANT: FILL IN YOUR DATE OF PURCHASE
ON YOUR MAIN CABLE STICKER! A.
KIT CONTAINS:
A. (1) Trolley with sealed ball bearing pulleys. Non-slip handgrips.
Note: Actual trolley shape may vary.
B. (1) MainCablelength varies with model, 5mmgalvanized steel
cable, with looped eye on one end.
C. (1) 2,10m SlingCable 5mm steel cable w/looped eye.
D.
(1) Turnbuckle15cm steel w/ 2 eye bolts& nuts. C.
E. (3) U-clamps5mm with thread cover caps.
F. (1) Seat and Rope
G. (1) Turnbucklebackup cable with 3 U-Clamps 5mm.
H. (1) Entanglement Safety Tape
I. (1) 3-Way Wrench
(1) Instructions
1. BE SAFE! ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE RULES
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY 8+ years old.
 To be setup and installed only by an Adult.
 WARNING! Maximum weight 90kg. This zipline is designed for
children to ride a few feet off ground.
 Wear suitable shoes and close fitting clothing. No jewelry, scarves
or other loose clothing.
 Make sure everything is installed correctly. Inspect and test
the
line before each use.
 If worn or damaged parts are found, replace them. DO
NOT substitute withother, non-Slackers parts or
failure resulting in injury may result.
 Remain seated for the entire ride, wait until you have stopped
COMPLETELY before letting go of the trolley or dismounting seat.
One zipline rider only at a time. Keep peopleand animalsat least
8m away from the zipline course.
 Never use the line when it is wet or if there is rain, frost or lightning in the
area.
 Do not place fingers or hair inside of trolley or serious injury may result.
Do not reach up to grab cable while riding or as a
spectator to slow down rider or serious injury may result.
WARNING: TO BE USED UNDER
DIRECT SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT -
cable attachment.
WARNING: MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENT -This product has parts that
can wear or loosen during use. Inspect and
tighten all hardware. Replace your cable after one
year of use.
WARNING: UN-HEALTHY TREE
HAZARD -Do not attach or use a tree that is
diseased, damaged, or not healthy and stable.
Improper tree selection may cause product failure
and serious injury or even death.
WARNING: ADULT STRESS TEST
REQUIRED -This product should be tested
using 113 kg at 150 cm from each end at the
Start and FinishPoints.
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E.
D.
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WARNING:
FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!
OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
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2. CHOOSING THE ZIP LINE COURSE
Use extreme care when selecting your zipline course.
ͻ Select a location where the whole course can be easily supervised.
• Attachment trees MUST be healthy and be at least 100cm in circumference or
30cm in diameter.Use tape measure to check this. Note: Measure the trees at
least 1,80m up from ground level.
ͻ Never attach to a tree showing excessive decay, cracks, exposed roots
diseases, excessive lean, damage from weather or poor tree architecture.
Select trees in stable, non-saturated soils (not in areas with eroding soils or
in a wet area of the yard). Do not select trees in an area that has been
recently cleared.
• If you are unsure of your tree’s health, contact an arborist and have them
assess your tree’s health andsuitability.
100
cm
circumference
or more
• If you are attaching to other types of posts or poles, you must get the opinion of a qualified engineer, as suitability of the ‘sideload’
strength is required. Min. anchor strength is: 1150kg/11.5 kN.
ͻ Make sure you have enough cable to reach and secure to, both trees! Yourlong, course cable should be able to touch both trees at the
same time, and have at least 1,5m of extra cable left over at the Finish Point.
ͻ Caution: We recommend a soft, grass course clear of ALL obstacles: bushes, other trees, rocks, debris, hard surfaces or anything that could
cause injury.
ͻ Do not setup course on a steep hill as unsafe speeds may result. See Sloping Course Adjustment Section.
ͻ Do not setup course over swimming pools, ponds, streams, rivers or any other bodies of water as drowning may result.
ͻ Do not setup in public lands, parks or other areas that may prohibit ziplining.
ͻ Make sure there are not branches or other obstacles at the either the Start or Finish Point that could injure a rider.
ͻ Do not select a course near power/electric lines. Your course must be at least 30m away (or 1½ times the height of your
highest tree, which ever is the greater distance) from where any power line would fall.
Start Point Launching- CAUTION- The best and safest way to launch your riders, is to have them first get on the zipline seat at
the lowest part of your course (where the most dipping/sagging occurs) and then tow them back up to the starting point.
This method helps eliminate the need for a platform and ladder where falling accidents are most likely to occur. It is
recommended that you place cushioning materials in and around your course
.
IFYOU ARE STILLGOINGTO CHOOSE TO USE
APLATFORM:
Your start point platform must be stable
and strong enough to stand on and on
level flat surface.
CAUTION: If you decide to use a
zipline without a rider seat, you
increase the chance of a rider losing
their grip on thetrolley
Start Point
Finish Point
WARNING: UN-HEALTHY TREE
HAZARD -Do not attach or use a tree that is
diseased, damaged, or not healthy and stable.
Improper tree selection may cause product failure
and serious injury or even death.
Launching the rider
Have the rider mount the
seat at the lowest point
on the line.
Then push or pull them
up to the Start Point and
release.

and falling, resulƟngin possible injury. USE CAUTION in the height of your zipline course, your riders should be as low as possible so that if
they do lose their grip, they only fall a few feet to the ground. Their feet should not drag on the groundas they ridedown the course.
3. ZIPLINE COURSESETUP
ZIPLINE COURSE SETUP GOAL - The setup goal is to have the
rider accelerate at Įƌst, then at the last third of the course start
deceleraƟng and Įnish the course actually
goingslightlyuphillattheend,dueto“dipping”or“sagging”of
the zipline and rider as they progress down the course.
In most cases, the rider will roll to a stop at the end, but will then
roll backwards towards themiddle.
FLAT OR LEVEL COURSE ATTACHMENT HEIGHT GUIDELINE
GeneralSetup: Start Point Height for Course (space between trees) Height to set
Course length -> 30m 27m
InŝƟal Seƫng -> 335cm 320cm
24m
305cm
21m
290cm
18m 15m
274cm 259cm
12m 9m EndPoint
244cm 229cm 198cm
(from ground)
*This table is meant to aid setup showing minimum heights. Adjustments for rider height and weight as well as terrain variaƟons
should be taken into consideraƟon. At no Ɵme should the trolley hit the U-clamps at the Finish Point when tesƟng.If so, lower the
Start Point ĂƩachment height and retest.
Note how the line “sags/dips” as
As the rider goes down thecourse:
AcceleraƟng>>>>>Peak Speed>>>>>StarƟng to Slow>>>>>Slowing more>>>>Slow to a STOP Roll backwards slightly
Do not add addiƟonal slope to the cable! It will not improve the ride and may create a danger to the rider.
SLOPING COURSE ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT HEIGHT GUIDELINE
If the course is sloping downhill, you need to measure how much drop cm at ground level it is from your Start Point compared to your
Finish Point and then subtract that from your Start Point height. For example: Your course is 24m, and you esƟmate the ground level
drop is 61cm, you would need to set your Start Point height at 244cm (305cmless61cm). See chart for the maximum you can REDUCE
your Start Point height. (NEVER HAVEYOUR STARTPOINT LESS THAN 198CM FROM THE GROUND).
Course length(m):
30m
27m
24m
21m
18m
15m
12m
9m
IniƟal Setup Start Point Height(cm): 335cm 320cm 305cm 290cm 274cm 259cm 244cm 229cm
Maximum Slope Height ReducƟon Allowed (cm):
137cm
122cm
107cm
91cm
76cm
61cm
46cm
30cm
Every course is diīerent, examine the course clearances so the rider’s feet do not drag near the end of the course.
the ridergoes down the course,
slowing the rider down.
Place your zipline at least 2m from any
structure or obstrucƟon such as a fence,
garage, house, overhanging branches or
laundry lines.
FinishPoint
WARNING: SPEED HAZARD - DO NOT
SET UP AN UNSAFE ZIPINE.
A steep zipline course or one that has too much line
tension will create an unsafe, dangerous, high-speed
course that could cause serious injury or death. See
your zipline instructions for proper setup. It is critical
that the rider will already be slowing down before they
finish the course. BE SAFE NOT FAST!
61cm
of drop
/ŶŝƟĂů&ŝŶŝƐŚ
Point Height
198cm

4. ATTACHING YOUR ZIPLINE
The installation should only be performed by an adult and in accordance with these instructions. Yoursling and course cable come with
protective tubing for the bark of your tree.
Step A: Loop cable around the Start Point Tree.
• Fully extend the turnbuckle and attachone turnbuckleend to the sling cable ends with the nut and bolt
-See Install Overview Diagram.
Take the looped eye end of the main cable and attach it to the other end of the turnbuckle(with the nut and bolt).
ͻ Unwind the course cable along the zipline course removing any twists.
ͻ Thread the cable through the trolley, below the two trolley bearings and above the grips shaft.
ͻ Wrap the sling cable end around your Finish Point tree.
Step B: U-Clamp installation - Have your helping friends use their brooms to lift and support the trolley and cable while you perform the
installation. This will help you pull out the slack and attach your U-Clamps.
When you wrap your zipline around the finishingpoint tree, you want to form a “tear drop” shaped wrap around the tree-See
illustration below. Do not tighten up tightagainst the tree!
• With two helpers supporting
the
trolley and cable, pull the
wrapped cable as tight as you
can with your hands. While
holding tight with one hand
attach the first u-clamp and
tighten slightly, 60cm from tree
• Repeat the above until you
removed as much slack by hand as
possible. Then tighten first U-clamp to
40 Nm of torque, or as snuggly as
you can with hand tools.Do not over
tighten!
• Tidy up your excess cable by
simply coiling it up and securing
and covering the coil with duct
tape.
CORRECTCABLEWRAP Tear-DropShaped INCORRECT-Too Tight!
ClosestU-Clamp
CableDamage
may occur!
Tree
Pole
Tree
Pole
U-Clamp Distance 1 1/2 times the Diameter For example: the tree is 36cm in diameter, your closest
U-clampafterfinaltightening,should be 54cm from the tree.
Cut-end
of cable MUST
be on top of U-shape
course cable thread
U-Clamp
Course-end Washer
of cable
on bottom Thread Cover Cap
Third installed First installed Second installed
U-clamp U-clamp U-clamp
8cm between U-Bolts
Place thread cover caps on each exposed thread

5. TIGHTENING YOUR ZIPLINE AND INSTALLING ENTANGLEMENT SAFETY TAPE
Using the turnbuckle to ghten - Inspect your ini al installa onwork carefully and thoroughly. The zipline cable can hold
weight many mes that of most riders. The loops, u-clamps and a achment trees are the most likely to fail, if not assembled
correctly, and therefore should be inspected extra carefully and o en.
• Tune the zipline by ghtening
turnbuckle, by
twis ng the center
sec on of it.
• Tighten the line un l it “appears” to be nearly level or
straight. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• You can now remove your six small nails used to
hold the cables in posi on during installa on.
Install your cable entanglement safety tape at both ends
of the cable. At the turnbuckle end, place tape at the “Y” and
up to where the cable separa on is at least 3cm or more.
Repeat at the Finish Point (star at the last U-clamp)
6. MANDATORYTESTING YOUR ZIPLINE INSTALLTION
When your course setup is complete and
before a rider takes the Įrst ride you must
perform two important tests.
A - Load Stress test
B -Course speed test
A-Load Stress Test
Test your installa on at 150cm from each end of the
cable, one of two ways.
• Either suspend 113kg from the rope a ached to
the trolleyOR
• Throw a rope over the cable and have a 113kg
person li their weight oīthe ground.
• Note: Look and listen for any issues. This will ensure that
the a chment structure and cabling is stable and secure.
• DO NOT EXCEED 113kg for the test.
B-Course Speed Test
The test weight should never hit the Finish Point U-clamps! With the
113kg weight a ched to the trolley, launch the trolley down the
course. The test weight should slow down past the midpoint as the
sag or dipping in the cable comes into play. It should con nueto
slow down and come to a gentle stop just short of the Įrst U-clamp.
If the test weight hits the U-clamp, simply adjust the cable tension
(loosen the turnbuckle) or if more speed reduc on is required, adjust
chment heights:
Raise Finish Point or lower Start Point. BE SAFE, NOT FAST! REPEAT
TEST 5 TIMES! This test helps stretch out cable.
Note: Weight should not drag on the ground during the test.
Start Point
Start Point and
release. Be careful not
to be in the way.
113kg
The zipline course speed should be tested using a 113kg.
Where the
opening is at
least 3cm
(1.25”) apart
WARNING: ADULT STRESS TEST
REQUIRED –Thins prudction should be tested using 113k
g
(250lbs) at 152cm (5ft) from each end of the cable at the
Start and Finish points
150 150

7. FINALTUNING
 After the Course Speed Test, your zipline cable may “stretch” a little (which is normal) and require some additional tightening by
using
your turnbuckle.
 Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts of all clamps, the turnbuckle and the trolley.
 Alwayswalkthe area andremove anyrocks, debrisorobjects that mightharmthe riders.NEVERassumethat the course is
clear,
check it before each use.
 If you have extra cable at the end of your setup you must either coil up carefully the extra cable and tape or cover it so
no rider can become entangled in it, OR cutoff the extra cable just after the last U-clamp and place a piece of tape on
the cut end to prevent possible injury.
 Check the rope knot on the bottom of the seat and make sure the knot will NOT pull through the seat.
 Check the trolley grips and make sure they do not slip or twist.
 Always make sure your riders KNOW AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALL TURNBUCKLE SAFETY BACKUP:
Install your turnbuckle safety back-up cable (available on certain zipline kits). Note: The safety backup should be installed after all
turnbuckle adjustments are finished. It must be removed if future adjustments are required.
 Slide the cable throughboth of the sling cables eye loops and the course cable eye loop.
 Pull out slack until you have a snug fit around the turnbuckle connection points.
 AttachthethreeU-clamps ontooverlappedsectionsofcable
 Place thread cover caps on each of the U-bolts.
BACKUP BRAKING SYSTEM Bungee Brake Deluxe Kit is available as a separate item. If
you set up your zipline properly, this kit is not required, but is intended as a course safety
backup. DO NOT use a ground stake to secure a bungee brake system as it can become
a projectile and cause seriousinjuryor deathto ridersor bystanders. Follow the
instructions
included with thesystem.

QUESTIONS OR SET UP ISSUES?
8. RIDER INSTRUCTIONS - REVIEW WITH ALLRIDERS!
1. Adult supervision required at all times!
2. Only one rider at a time, max. user weight 90 kg.
3. Do not move in front of, behind or in close proximity to amoving rider.
4. The best and safest way to launch your riders, is to have them first get on the zipline seat (or grip
the trolley
handle)at the lowest part of your course (where the most dipping/saggingoccurs) and then
tow them back up to the starting point and then carefully release them.
5. Hold the trolley handlestightly while the ziplineis in motion.
6. Mounting the seat, simply slide the seat between your legs then grab onto the trolley grips and you are
ready forlaunching!
7. Rider must remain seated – no standing, kneeling or other positions.
8. Dismounting the seat- Wait until you have come to a complete stop. Grab onto the rope in between the
trolley and the seat. While holding onto the rope, dismount.
9. Adjusting the seat height – Rider’s head should always be below the trolley. Slide the excess rope through
the lower loop of the figure-8 rope adjuster (Figure 1), then pull the slack through on the other side of the
upper loop of theadjuster.
10. Make certain that the rider’s head is well below the trolley by adjusting the rope and seat (Figure 2). Or if
your kit has no seat, hold the trolley with arms extended, keeping the head below the trolley.
11. Check the grips to make sure they are tight and not loose.
12. Do not let bystanders pull or push riders down the course as this could create dangerous speed resulting in
serious injury.Riders should have clean, dry hands before gripping the trolley handles.
13. Keep pets away from the zipline course at all times.
14. To avoid spinning on the seat, instruct rider to keep a firm grip on the trolley,until they finish riding and are
dismounting.
15. Warning: Instruct children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before using thezipline.
Figure 1
Figure 2
16. Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.
17. Do not allow children to wear inappropriate items, such as, but not limited to, loose fitting clothing, hood and neck
drawstrings, scarves, cord-connected items, capes and ponchos. These items can cause death by strangulation.
18. Instruct children not to attach items to the zipline equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment,
such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
19. Instruct children to dress with well fitting and full foot enclosing footwear. Examples of inappropriate footwear are clogs, flip
flops, and sandals.
GOOVERTHEABOVERULESEVERY TIMETHEZIPLINEISUSED. BESAFE,NOTFAST.
Watch helpful videos at:
http://schildkroet-funsports.com then select “more videos” and choose
Slackers Zipline Setup
Contact our support team at: [e-mail]
STILL NEED MORE HELP?

9. MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
CHECK YOUR INSTALLATION BEFORE EACH USE.
LOOK AT YOUR HARDWARE! REPLACE IF YOU SEE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
CABLES GRIPS
FRAYED
Cable strands visible &
unraveling.
CRIMPED
Gaps in the strands where
the cable was crimped.
RUSTY/DISCOLORED
Cable is rusty, orange
weathered or dull.
TROLLEY GRIPS
Check for looseness, peeling or
other deterioration
WARNING: MAINTENANCE REQUIRED -This
product has parts that can wear or loosen during use. Tighten
all hardware and inspect all components for wear. Check grips
for loosening. Replace with only Slackers parts.
rope/cable will FAIL if misused, abused, worn-out or damaged.
DO NOT use rope/cable that is damaged or worn-
out. Be safe
and REPLACE IT.

INSPRECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR ZIPLINE
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON
• ReplaceanydefectivepartsonlywithSlackersparts.
• Perform the Stress and Course Speed Testing.Repeatfrequently at least once a month during play season.
• If you are using a Start Point Structure inspect it for looseness, stability and wear. Repeat inspection every month during play
season.
• Check the cable connection heights to make sure they have not slipped or changed height. Repeat inspection at
least once a month.
• Tighten all hardware. Repeat this procedure at least twice a month during the play season.
• Lubricate all metallic moving parts (bearings) with a light coating of lithium grease. Repeat this procedure at least
once a month during the play season.
• Check all protective coverings: Trolley frame, grips and seat. Replace if they are loose, damaged, cracked
or missing. Use ONLY genuine Slackers parts! Repeat this procedure at least twice a month during the
play season.
• Check all moving parts including zipline swing seat, ropes, cables, and hardware for wear, rust, or other
deterioration. Replace as needed. Repeat this procedure at least once a month during the play season.
• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a no lead-based paint.
• X.3.1.1 Loose-Fill Materials:
X.3.1.1 Maintain a minimum depth of 20cm of loose-fill materials such as wood mulch/chips, engineered wood
fiber (EWF), or shredded/recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 2,40m high; and 20cm of sand or pea
gravel for equipment up to 1,50m high. NOTE: An initial fill level of 30cm will compress to about a 20cm depth
of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and should be periodically refilled
to maintain a least a 20cm depth. Repeat this procedure at least twice a month during the play season.
At the end of each play season or when the temperature drops below 0°C
• Takedownyourentirezipline(includingplasticswingseat)andstoreindoors,inacool,drylocation.
PLEASE KEEP THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ZIPLINE PLEASE
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US:
[email protected]

Important Product Disclaimer and Notice
Activitiesinvolvingthe installation and use of ziplines are inherently hazardousby their nature.Poor installation, poor site selection,
inadequaterider instruction,poor adultsupervision orimproper usecancausesevere injury ordeath.
WARRANTY: 1 year from date of purchase for parts and workmanship. The buyer, installer and user of the SLACKERS™ ZIPLINE must:
1. Read, understandand followthe installationinstructionsand Safety Rules.
2. Ensureproperoversight, supervision and instruction of otherson the safe use and operationof the zipline.
3. Ensurethat all equipmentis properlyinstalled,used,inspectedand maintained before each use.
4. Before each use, check to see that obstructions and hazards are removed from the zipline path and that all non-users
are at a safe distance from that path.
5. Avoid taking risks.
The buyer,installerand user of this productassume all risk and accept all responsibility foranydamage orinjury, including death, thatmay
arisefromtheuse of the SLACKERS™ ZIPLINE
CPSC, ASTM, EN71 – The componentsin this productcomplywith U.S.CPSCand ASTMsafety Standards for toys ages 8 and over
and EU EN71 safety standards
Be Careful and Have Safe Fun Outdoors!