SportsPlay Mega Series User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL THOMAS
5” WITH BRACKET (NO CLAMP)
STANDARD LAYOUT
Please read the entire manual before beginning installation.

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TAB SECTION INDEX
1. 3D AND 2D DRAWINGS
2. INSTALLATION GUIDE
3. INSTALLATION STEPS
4. COMPONENT INSTALLATION
5. APPENDIX
6. ORIGINAL COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FORMS
7. COMPLETED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FORMS

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Table of Contents
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HARDWARE DRAWINGS
COMPONENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SETS
APPENDIX
FINAL INSTALLATION STEPS
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

MODEL THOMAS
Installation Guide

53'
48'
CPSC: Compliant
800-727-8180
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Project: Thomas
STM: Compliant
www.sportsplayinc.com
Distributor: SportsPlay Inc
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SportsPlaySportsPlay
SportsPlay E. Barron
Fax: [phone]
Mega Clampless
00-00-11
Scale: 1:96
5642 Natural Bridge Size: 41' X 36'
Use Zone: 53' X 48'
ge Group: 5-12
Straight
24" 36"
60"
36" 60"
72"
72"
60"
72"
Tube
Slide
922-103
Climber
"UFO"
922-140-6
922-150
Climber
Half Circle
Inclined
922-147-5
Side
Wave
Bump
922-113
Climber
Circle
"U'
Half
Below
922-118-5
Climber
902-275
922-135
Station
Transfer
922-162
Bridge
Swinging
922-121
Wall
Guard
Roof
922-101
Climber
Loop
Vertical
Straight
Pyramid
922-117
Climber
922-157
922-116-6
Climber
Vertical
Spiral
Deck Steps
Deck to
922-146
Slide
902-275
912-406
Bridge
rch
922-120-5
Climber
Corkscrew
Roof
Tube
"S"
Pyramid
922-169
922-134-5
Slide
922-169
Below
Panel
Bench
Bench
Panel
6' Curved
Sectional
Slide
912-216

Sheet 1 of 1
Scale: 1:96
Project: Thomas
Mega Clampless
Distributor: SportsPlay Inc
DateDra n By:
SportsPlay
SportsPlaySportsPlay
SportsPlay E. Barron 00-00-11
CPSC: Compliant
ASTM: Compliant
.sportsplayinc.com
800-727-8180
Fax: [phone]
5642 Natural Bridge Size: 41' X 36'
Use Zone: 53' X 48'
Age Group: 5-12
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53'
48'
E. Barron 00-00-11
CPSC: Compliant
Sheet 1 of 1
Fax: [phone]
ega Clampless
AST : Compliant
www.sportsplayinc.com
Distributor: SportsPlay Inc
DateDrawn By:
Scale: 1:96
Project: Thomas
SportsPlay
SportsPlaySportsPlay
SportsPlay
800-727-8180
5642 Natural Bridge Size: 41' X 36'
Use Zone: 53' X 48'
Age Group: 5-12
P16
72"
P22
36" 60"
P15
72"
P2
72"
P11
P17
P9
60"
P1
P14
P3
P23
24"
P5
P8
P6
36"
P12
60"
P25
P10
P7
P24
P20
P18
P13
P19
P4
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Important
Please read completely before beginning installation.
This equipment has been designed for safety as well as challenge and fun. This
equipment has been designed to reduce injuries and therefore must be installed
“Step by Step” per our Instructions.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a report
stating 79% of all playground injuries treated in U.S. Emergency Rooms was the
result of a fall. It is critical that you refer to the Protective Surfacing section of
these instructions, located on the next page prior to installing your playground.
As the owner you are responsible for the safe installation of not only the play
equipment, but also the safety of the site.
Before You Begin
•Identify all parts by comparing them to the part list and component
instruction pages.
•Equipment should be inventoried and installed within a few days of
receipt. The packing materials are meant to protect the equipment
during shipping and not for storage. Heat, weather and sunlight can
damage the packing materials, which can impact the components. If
storage is required you must store the equipment in a controlled
environment away from heat, moisture and sunlight. SportsPlay
recommends carefully unpacking the unit and taking an inventory before
storing the equipment. Care should be taken with all powder coated and
thermoplastic-coated parts to prevent damage to the coating.
Additionally all plastic panels need to be stored flat to prevent warping.
•Review your playground footing and top view drawings to ensure your
site is large enough. The use zone for playground structures extends 6’
(72”) from its perimeter. Remember that you may not overlap the use
zone of any slide with another playground. These guidelines are
available from the CPSC (contact information for the CPSC is located
on the next page).
•Read through the entire instruction booklet before beginning the actual
installation.
•Before you begin preparing the site or digging any holes you must first
contact you local utility companies so they can visit the site and mark all
of the buried utilities. In the U.S. you may call 811 and your call will be
routed to your local utility center.
•This equipment was designed to install on a clear and level site. There
should be no more than 3” in of grade variations in a 10’ span.
•Footing layout is the first critical step once the installation begins. Mark
all holes using the footing diagram. Prior to digging holes compare the
measurements from the footing diagram to the actual site markings to
ensure accuracy. Then check it again!
•Our posts are manufactured to accommodate 12” of protective surfacing.
•Evaluate the site for drainage. To ensure good drainage around the
equipment consult a local professional.
•Do not leave the jobsite un-attended during installation unless all access
points to the play area are secure, all bolts and fasteners are tight and all
ground holes are covered.
•SportsPlay Equipment inc. has provided two warning labels that state:
“WARNING – Installation over a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt
or packed earth may result in serious injury or death from falls.” These
labels must be installed on vertical posts as per ASTM F1487.
Instructions for the placement of these labels are included in the
appendix of this booklet.

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•SportsPlay will provide manufacturer identification labels that must be
installed on the structure during installation per ASTM F1487.
Installation instructions for these labels are included in the appendix of
this instruction manual.
•Labels must be replaced when they are no longer legible. Contact your
distributor for replacement labels.

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Safety Surfacing
WARNING! – INSTALLATION OVER A HARD SURFACE SUCH AS
CONCRETE, ASPHALT OR PACKED EARTH MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM A FALL
Because accidental falls are likely to occur around play equipment, SportsPlay
Equipment Inc. recommends that a resilient safety surfacing that will meet
standard ASTM F1292 be placed under and around the structure and extend
throughout the entire use zone.
SportsPlay Equipment Inc. manufactures all playgrounds to accommodate
12” of safety surfacing. If you intend to adjust the height of the surfacing
you will need to adjust the depth of the footing to accommodate the
surfacing height.
Refer to the CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety for the recommended
type and depth of the protective surfacing as well as all other playground safety
concerns.
For a copy of the most current issue of the CPSC Handbook for Public
Playground Safety, write to:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington DC, 20207
USA
Call - 1-800-638-2772 (US and Canada only)
Call - 301-504-0990
Direct Link - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf
For a copy of either the standard for surfacing (ASTM F1292) or for play
equipment (ASTM 1487) write to:
American Society for Testing and Materials
100 Bar harbor drive
West Conshohocken PA, 19428-2959
USA
Call – 618-832-9585
Web Site – www.astm.org
You must consider the type of safety surfacing you will use before beginning
the installation process. There are two general types, organic/loose fill or
synthetic unitary (pour in place). You must know which type of surfacing
you are going to use prior to installing the playground. This unit was
designed for 12” of loose fill surfacing so if the customer wants to use a
synthetic unitary product that has a much smaller height than 12” you must
dig the footing holes deeper to allow for the difference.
If loose fill surface material is to be used (example: wood mulch) you will
need to consider containment borders. There are many products to choose
from including hard plastic and natural products such as wood (Creosoted
railroad ties are NOT recommended for use as borders in a play area). Loose
fill materials are easily displaced so use of some type of containment border
is necessary to keep the surfacing material inside the intended area. Some
customers also prefer to have a weed mat installed to prevent weed growth.
Choose a mat that will prevent growth but will also allow for drainage.

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Tools and Materials
List is for tools and materials needed that are not included with the
playground
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use of tools and materials.
•The best method (also the easiest) to dig the postholes is using a
tractor with a 12” auger attachment.
•Shovels (long handled spades)
•Post hole digger
•Wheelbarrow
•Large construction bar (5’)
•Pry bar
•Claw hammer
•Large dead-blow rubber hammer
•Small sledgehammer to use in blocking the posts
•Vise grips (various sizes and styles)
•Strong and sturdy step ladders
•Socket set’s (1/2” & 3/8” drive)
•Extension cords & power supply
•Drills (1/2” and 3/8”)
•Drill bits and spade bits
•Levels – Magnetic torpedo and 4’ long levels
•Scrap lumber to use for shims in post holes to keep posts level
•Blocking materials for the post holes (bricks, concrete blocks, etc.)
•4’ Bar Clamp
•Files and sand paper
•Safety surfacing
•Spray paint to mark holes
•String line
•Cement (2,500 psi minimum)
•Straight line or transit level (and tripod) for ensuring hole depths are
at the same level

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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OF YOUR PLAYGROUND,
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
BEFORE BEGINNING
SITE REQUIREMENTS
The Playground system is designed to suit a level site. Should there be any falls
or slopes on the site; care should be taken to accommodate the entry and exit points
and to maintain the correct height. There should not be more than 3” of drop ingrade
per every 10’.
The site must be inspected for natural obstacles such as roots or rocks that may
be a trip hazard, poor drainage and sharp objects such as glass.
Every state has different rules and regulations governing digging, some are
stricter than others. In addition, 62 separate One Call Centers serve different
areas of the country; now 811 will connect you directly to your local One Call
Center. Prior to digging, be sure to call 811 or the local One Call Center to
prevent accidentally disrupting local utility service.
MAINTENANCE:
As an owner, it is most important that you are aware of your responsibility to insuresafe
use of your new equipment. It is necessary to install equipment according to the
installation instructions provided and inspect the equipment atregular intervals. During
inspection, if any part is founddamaged or excessively worn, equipment should
immediately. A maintenance checklist is included in the appendix of this instruction
booklet.
If a part is missing or damaged the playground mustbe put out of service while the
part is replaced. Lack of maintenance will result in premature wear, reducedlife
expectancy, and possible failure that may result in injury.
All SportsPlay Equipment play events have been engineered tomeet all applicable
safety guidelines, but if installed
Improperly, these problems may occur:
•Entrapment gaps (between 3 1/2” and 9”)
•String Entanglements
•Protrusions
Make sure that any bolt end that protrudes more than 2 threadspast the face of the nut is
trimmed and de-burred smoothly.Always double-check your work.
Installation must adhere to the manufacturer’s assembly manualand all other applicable
safety guidelines.
PLAY AREA:
The area immediately above and around the play structure mustbe free of any
obstructions such as:
•Trees
•Other Play Equipment
•Buildings
•Overhead Power lines
Make sure the play area has all the required safety surfacing and the
minimum fall zones as required by thesafety guidelines. These guidelines can
be found at www.cpsc.gov.
CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.No playground is
safe without adult supervision!
There may be situations that require you to modify the layout or use your own
judgment. If you have any questions contact you distributor.
Reading this entire manual before beginning the installation will help you to
ensure your equipment is installed and maintained correctly.

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The use zone for this equipment shall extend a minimum of 6’ in all directions
from the perimeter of the equipment.
The use zone for adjacent stationary equipment may overlap. If the deck height
for that equipment is no more than 30” above the protective surfacing the use
zone is 6’.
The use zone for adjacent stationary equipment may overlap. If the deck height
for that equipment is more than 30” above the protective surfacing the use zone is
9’.