SportsPlay 581-422 User manual

581-422 12’ Primary Tripod 4 Seat Swing
* IMPORTANT *
Please retain this instruction sheet in your files. It contains important replacement
parts information. All equipment should be installed in accordance with these
instructions. It is important to use and maintain all public playground equipment
properly. Playground equipment, which is improperly maintained, can cause serious
injury. Periodical inspections, maintenance, repair and/or replacement of damaged parts
is necessary for safe operation of equipment and safety of users. Resilient surfacing
should be used under all playground equipment. Appropriate publications, available at no
charge, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, include “A Handbook for Public
Playground Safety”. You can receive your free copy by calling 1-301-504-0708.
PACKING LIST HARDWARE BAG
1 CTN Hardware Bag 8 585-520 2 3/8” Swing Hanger
2 PIPE 1 343-210A 2 3/8” OD x 11’ long 3 583-518A Center Fitting
8 PIPE 1 583-603A 1 7/8” OD x 15’ long 2 583-519A End Fitting
4 585-955 Cut Proof Belt Seat
8 317-140 4/0 chain x 9’6” long
16 585-901 S-Hook
14 196-802 ½” x ½” Socket Set Screw
1 416-400 ¼” Socket Key
1 805-532 Warning Label
1 805-534 SportsPlay Label
1 Maintenance Checklist
1 CTN 10 PIPE 11 TOTAL PCS WT 360# CLASS 70

581-422 12’ Primary Tripod 4 Seat Swing
GENERAL FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Diameter & Depth of footings illustrated are satisfactory in most applications for pipe
sizes up to 2 3/8” diameter. Varying soil & climatic conditions may require deeper &
heavier footings in some areas. Check local building codes.
Detail: Detail:
Permanent Installation Suggested Bracing Method
* If resilient surfacing is to be less than 12”, then additional pipe should be put in
concrete to maintain proper finish grade for equipment.
USE AREA & FOOTING LAYOUT:

581-422 12’ Primary Tripod 4 Seat Swing
GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS
SINGLE AXIS SWINGS:
The Use/Fall Zone should extend to the front & rear, a minimum distance of twice the
height of the Top Rail above the resilient surfacing material. The Use/Fall Zone to the
sides should follow the general recommendation of six feet minimum. This six-foot zone
may overlap that of an adjacent swing structure.
ROTATING SWINGS:
The Use/Fall Zone should extend in all directions the length of the swing chain plus six
feet. The six-foot minimum fall zone from the supporting structure also applies, and may
overlap the six-foot zone of an adjacent swing structure.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
Check MONTHLY for loose bolts, damaged or broken parts. Tighten and/or replace
immediately. On swings and any equipment that uses S-Hooks and/or Swing Hangers check
the bearing surfaces for wear. Replace any parts that show a reduction of 25% from the
original size.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION:
NOTE: All threaded ends of bolts protruding beyond nuts must be cut off
and/or peened to eliminate sharp edges. No more than two threads
should extend beyond face of nut. All washers, “T” nuts and other
fastener hardware used on round pipe or tubing must be hammered down to
conform to the curved underlying surface to eliminate catch points. DO
NOT tighten nuts more than hand-tight until entire assembly is
completed.
STEP #1: Assemble swing frame on side, on ground. If more than one section,
assemble section by section. Layout parts so that when frame is
erected, legs will be in approximately correct position.
Note: Combination of a 583-518A center fitting and a 583-519A End
Fitting is required for a complete Primary Tripod Swing End Fitting.

581-422 12’ Primary Tripod 4 Seat Swing
STEP #2: Remove swing hanger pendulums from the swing hanger assemblies. Using
S-hooks, attach seats to chain and chain to swing hanger pendulums.
Close the S-hooks to within .034” (1/32”) using S-hook pliers.
STEP #3: Assemble top portion of swing hangers on top rail following spacing on
page 1 diagram.
STEP #4:
Footing holes may be marked out and dug from footing layout, however,
it is easier to position swing in proper location, mark holes, move
swing aside, and dig holes.
STEP #5: Stand swing upright onto legs and brace in footing holes so that 2’ –
3’ of pipe will be under intended level of resilient surfacing and top
rail is at desired height.
STEP #6: Plumb and level entire unit. Tighten set screws by using short length
of pipe on end of socket key to add leverage. Pour concrete. Crown
surface. Wait 48 hours before removing braces and using equipment.
STEP #7: Attach assembled seats to swing hangers by reattaching the pendulums to
the swing hangers. Do not over tighten bolt on pendulum. Hangers must
move freely.
STEP #8: Attach warning label and Manufacturer’s Identification label to a clean
surface. The labels should be attached in a location where they are
clearly visible and legible and away from normal hand and foot
placement areas. The labels must be replaced if they become illegible,
destroyed or removed. Contact your SportsPlay distributor for
replacements.