SportsPlay 511-107C User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
511-107C
CURVED BALABCE BEAM
Please read the entire manual before beginning installation.

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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.
When your receive your playground
Identify all parts by comparing them to the part list and component
instruction pages.
Always compare the number of pallets, cartons or other items the BOL
has listed with the number actually received. Note the any discrepancies
on the BOL.
Also note any obvious damage to the packing materials, pallets or
components on the BOL.
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.
You have 30 days from receipt of your equipment to file a claim for
missing or damaged parts.

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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. does not manufacture safety surfacing. All
manufacturers of safety surfacing require different depths of surfacing for fall
heights. Consult your surfacing supplier about the required safety surfacing
depth for your play equipment.
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
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.
Shovels (long handled spades)
Post hole digger
Spray paint to mark holes
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.)
Safety surfacing
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 CURVED BALANCE
BEAM, 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 in grade
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
insure safe use of your new equipment. It is necessary to install equipment
according to the installation instructions provided and inspect the equipment at
regular intervals. During inspection, if anypart is found damaged orexcessivelyworn,
equipment shouldbeclosed immediately. Amaintenance sectionisincludedinthe
appendixofthisinstructionbooklet.
If a part is missing or damaged the playground must be put out of service while
the part is replaced. Lack of maintenance will result in premature wear, reduced
life expectancy,andpossiblefailurethatmayresult ininjury.
All SportsPlay Equipment play events have been engineered to meet 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 threads past the face of the
nut is trimmed and de-burred smoothly. Always double-check your work.
Installationmust adhere to the manufacturer’s assembly manual and all other applicable
safety guidelines.
PLAY AREA:
The area immediately above and around the play structure must be free of any
obstructions such as:
Trees
Other Play Equipment
Buildings
Overhead Power lines
Make sure the play area has all the required safety surfacingandthe
minimumfall zonesasrequiredby thesafety guidelines. These guidelines can
be found at www.cpsc.gov.
CHILDRENMUST 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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SUPERVISION GUIDE
Although the equipment is designed, installed and maintained in accordance with
all safety guidelines adult supervision is required.
Not all equipment is appropriate for all ages. Direct children to age appropriate
equipment.
Younger children will require more supervision than older children.
While eliminating accidents is not likely, following these guidelines will help
minimize accidents.
Basic playground safety for supervisors:
Make sure all safety surfacing is in place and at the correct height.
Inspect area for hard or sharp objects and remove them.
No dangerous horseplay in the play area. (Jumping from dangerous
heights, displacing of surfacing, etc…)
Inspecting for missing or broken equipment. (Do not allow children to
play on broken equipment or equipment with missing components).
Make sure there are no unsafe modifications (especially ropes tied to
equipment). Remove all unsafe modifications and close the equipment
for play until they are removed.
Keep children in the designated play area.
Do not let children play on wet equipment.
Prevent overcrowding on play equipment.
Loose clothing, hoods, strings or jewelry shall be tight or not worn
while playing to prevent strangulation.
Ensure the temperature of the equipment is not hazardous. Direct
sunlight exposure can increase the temperature of the equipment high
enough to cause injury.
Inspect the playground every day using the General Inspection Checklist
located in the appendix of this manual
The easiest method for performing the daily inspection with the
checklist is to laminate the checklist and use a dry erase marker to mark
the items off before opening the play area

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½ X ½ SET
SCREW
¼ ALLEN WRENCH (BLUE BAG)

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COMPONENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION DETAILS
Recommended crew (Adult): 2
Installation time: 4 hr
User age: 5-12
Use zone: 24’ x 14’
Weight: 50 lbs
SURFACING: Use of safety surfacing in compliance with
ASTM specification F1292 is required.
MAINTENANCE:
As the owner of the playground you are responsible for
maintenance of the equipment and play area. A
maintenance schedule must be developed and the
equipment inspected frequently. A maintenance section
that includes component specific maintenance
requirements is included at the end of this manual.
Be sure to inspect surfacing for foreign objects that could
cause injury and that sufficient surfacing are in place in
accordance with ASTM and CPSC standards.

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PARTS LIST
ID
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
513-933
Curved Balance Beam
1
2
513-934
Leg Curved Balance Beam
3
3
196-802
½” x ½” Socket Set Screw
3
4
416-400
¼” Socket Key
2
5
805-532
Warning Label
1
6
805-534
SportsPlay Label
1
7
516-400
Locktite
1
NOTE: Keep a copy of these instructions on file to assist you
with maintenance and replacement parts.

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FOOTING INFORMATION
Total footing depth is 24” less the height of the surfacing
plus the height of the blocking material. If you are using
12” of surfacing the footing hole would need to be 12” plus
the height of the blocking material (refer to both the side
and front cutaway views to the right).
If the Play structure is installed on an unlevel grade you
must adjust the footing depth to accommodate the grade.
For instance, if the grade for this component is 1” higher
than the surface grade of the main playground post you
must dig your footing hole 1” deeper.
You must place the bottom of the support post on a suitable
flat blocking material to prevent it from sinking further into
the soil. We recommend you use a brick, block of wood or
several inches of gravel. The footing depth does not include
this blocking material since materials used often vary.
It is the owner/installers responsibility to check local
building codes and to comply with those codes. All footing
depths listed here are recommendations and local soil types
and frost lines may require a deeper and/or wider footing
depth. If that’s the case you must add more blocking
material to accommodate the deeper footing, as the post
length will still only be installed at the depth listed in this
instruction manual.
Assemble the entire unit before adding the concrete unless
instructed to do so in the individual component instruction
sections.

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FOOTING LAYOUT VIEW

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SPECIFICATIONS
Tube –FloCoat® Galvanized 1 7/8” O.D. and 2 3/8” O.D.
Hardware –Stainless steel & tamper resistant
SPECIAL SAFETY & ASTM COMPLIANCE NOTES
INSTALLATION TIPS & TROUBLE SHOOTING
Apply locktite to all bolts during assembly prior to
completely tightening them.
Stainless Steel hardware can occasionally be difficult to use
particularly if you need to take them out to make an
adjustment. It is recommended that you add a drop of oil to
bolts that may have to be removed before you install them.
Do not tighten bolts all the way until the unit is completely
assembled and all components are square and level.
Identify and separate all parts by referencing the detail
drawings and the parts list.
As you unpack and separate the components use the
cardboard sheets that were used for packing and shipping to
prevent damage to the components. This is particularly true
all Powder Coated and Thermoplastic coated components,
by setting the components on top of the cardboard.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
In addition to the components on the packing list you will need a
tape measure, post hole digger, level and a dry erase marker.
INSTALLATION STEPS
__1) Review all instructions before beginning:
__2) Unpack, organize, and identify all components: Be sure to
place all painted components on a protective surface (cardboard,
cloth, etc…) to prevent damage.
__3) Assemble Curved Balance Beam: Layout parts in correct
position. Assemble beam on the ground.
__4) Attach Legs to Beam: To do this you will need three
1 7/8” x 42” pipe (2), curved balance beam (1). Place the legs into
the curved balance beam. See (Detail A).
__5) Dig footing holes: Footing holes may be marked out and dug
from footing layout; however, it is easier to position beam in proper
location, mark holes, move beam aside, and dig holes.
__6) Stand beam upright onto legs and brace in footing holes so
that 2’ – 3’ of pipe will be under intended level of resilient
surfacing and the top rail is at desired height. Plumb and level
entire unit. Tighten all set screws.

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INSTALLATION STEPS CONTINUED
__7) Once the entire beam has been installed and you have verified
that the entire beam is level you can add the concrete to the
footing holes. Be sure to use concrete with a minimum 2,500 psi
and mix the concrete per the manufacturer’s directions before you
pour it into the footing hole. Once the footing has been filled with
concrete you should rope of the area for a minimum of 48 hours to
allow the concrete set properly.
__8) Once the concrete has set, back fill dirt over the footing
holes; inspect the area and components for tools, hazardous debris
and sharp edges. Verify all components are installed and all
hardware is tight and then install the safety surfacing.
__9) Inspect the components: for sharp edges and if necessary
file them down and apply touch up paint.