ATTACHING THE HAND-HOLDS:
1. Attach the hand-holds by using the
appropriate length socket head bolt
through the hole in the hand-hold into
the threaded holes in the panel and
tighten with the hex wrench provided.
These may be placed to suit the ac-
tivities and skill level of the users.
2. Check carefully inside the hole of each
hand-hold to see if there is a washer
present in order to select the proper
bolt (see picture at right).
3 Place the bolt in the hold, through the
wall, and into the t-nut. Tighten with an
allen wrench until the hold is snug
and does not spin. Use caution as over-tightening may result in hold breakage, especially with smaller holds.
4. The hand-holds are color coded to make instruction easier and to help design climbing “routes” by order of
difficulty. The GREEN are the easiest. YELLOW is an intermediate, and RED is the most challenging. The
orientation of the hand-holds can also make a difference - an easy hand-hold, turned sideways or upside down, may
become more difficult. This allows for aa tremendous number of different motor planning challenges. Adjust them
however it fits your situation. You can even keep a “map” of of your hand-holds by client, so they can gauge their
progress over the same route.
LOCKING THE PANELS IN THE VERTICAL POSITION:
1. The panels can be used in a vertical position, or the bottom will slide out to a sloped position for clients who lack
sufficient strength to hold on to a vertical surface. Note: the panels are locked in the vertical position with two
3/8” x 1-3/4” flat head screws in the middle panel (see figure 3). These screws must be in place and engage
the locking nuts on the inside channel when using the panels in the vertical position. Failure to observe this
could result in injury if the panel were to slide out when in use.
2. To use the panels in the sloped configuration, remove the two locking screws, grasp the bottom panel and slide it
out. The panels will roll on the wheels and stop in the proper position. Always make sure that the panels are
pulled completely out before using in the sloped configuration. Put the two bolts that were removed in a safe
place out of the reach of clients.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST:
All of the following wear points should be checked as indicated and recorded on the checklist enclosed.
Weekly:
All hand-holds MUST be checked and tightened on a daily or weekly basis, depending on the frequency
of use. These holds WILL loosen with frequent use and changes in humidity.
Check the bolts holding the wood panels to the strut system on a weekly basis. Tighten when necessary.
Monthly:
On a monthly basis, the bolts holding the upright strut pieces to the wall should be checked and tightened
if necessary. You will have to remove the wooden climbing surfaces in order to do this.
Check the wheels to see that they roll freely. Remove any lint or hair that may be clogging it. Check that the
“axle” of the wheel is tight. Tighten if necessary.
Check the shoulder bolt of the slide mechanism at the top of the strut pieces. If the shoulder bolts are
loose, tighten before continuing use.
Check for cracked or broken hand-holds. In the unlikely event that one breaks or cracks, discontinue use
immediately.
Check the wood surfaces and edges for splinters. If found, discontinue use until repaired. You may repair
it by sanding the area smooth with a medium grit sandpaper, and applying two coats of clear lacquer to the
repaired area.
Correct bolt usage:
Holds with washer Holds without washer
Each bolt only needs to clear the back of the hold by 3/4” max.
