SportsPlay 511-146P User manual

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INSTALLATION DETAILS
Recommended crew (Adult): 2
Installation time: 1 (2 man hrs)
User age:5-Adult
Use zone: 6’ on all sides
Weight: 80 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 is in place in
accordance with ASTM and CPSC standards.

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PARTS LIST
ID
PART #
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
533-981
1-1/2” Rope 10’ Long
1
2
503-100
2-3/8” Sliding Pole
1
3
585-520
2-3/8” Swing Hanger
1
4
345-506
D Shackle
1
5
317-140
1’ 4/0 Chain
1
6
317-140
3’ 4/0 Chain
1
7
105-017
2-3/8” Pipe Plug
1
8
345-905
Clevis Key for D Shackle
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 were using
12” of surfacing the footing hole would need to be 12” plus
the height of the blocking material (refer to the cutaway
view 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.
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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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
for all Powder Coated and Thermoplastic coated
components, by setting the components on top of the
cardboard.
SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware –Stainless steel & tamper resistant
Attachment Bracket –Powder coated steel
SPECIAL SAFETY & ASTM COMPLIANCE NOTES
CRITICAL MEASUREMENT IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM OF 3 1/2”
DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TOP, BOTTOM, OR SIDES OF
THE PANEL.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
In addition to the components on the packing list you will need a a shovel
or post hole digger, cement, 3/4” wrench, hammer, tape measure, level
and blocking material to support the Sliding Pole.
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) Locate placement of the Rope Climb: See top down view of your
instruction booklet.
__4) Dig your footings: The center of the footing hole for the Sliding
Pole will be 19” away from the 3’ 4/0 chain secure hole.
__5) Set Sliding Pole and 3’ 4/0 Chain: After you have the footing dug,
you will need to place the Sliding Pole (2) in the footing hole. You will
need to use blocking material to hold the pole in to a level position and
stablize at the proper height. Thread the 3’ chain through the loop of the
rope (Refer to Elevation View). To secure the Rope the chain will be
submersed in concrete to the edge of the rope. Now you can poor the
cement into the footing hole and the chain secure hole. 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.
Detail A

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INSTALLATION STEPS CONTINUED
__6) Install Swing Hanger: After the cement has dried you can install
the Swing Hanger. Thread the 1’ 4/0 Chain through the loop of the
unsecured end of the Rope. Use the Clevis Key (8) to remove the bolt of
the D Shackle. Thread the ends of the 1’ 4/0 Chain to the D Shackle.
Attach the D Shackle to the eye of the Swing Hanger. Note: This is
maybe a tight fit. A hammer may be needed to tap together. Reattach the
bolt of the D shackle. Assemble the Swing Hanger to the Sliding Pole.
The Swing Hanger edge should be 2” from the edge of the Sliding Pole.
(See Detail A)
__7) 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.
__8) Inspect the components: for sharp edges and if necessary file them
down and apply touch up paint.
__9) Insert 2-3/8” Pipe Plug into the exposed end of the Sliding Pole.
__10) Attach Labels: Attach Warning Label and Manufacturer’s
Identification Label to a clean surface. The labels should be attached in a
location clearly visible and away from normal hand and foot placement
areas. The labels must be replaced if they become illegible, destroyed, or
removed. Contact your distributor for replacements.