Swing-N-Slide PB 8242 User manual

PB 8242 - PB 8244
Swing•N•Slide • 1212 Barberry Drive • Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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No. of Children: Up to 10
Min. Use Zone: 26' x 28'
Set Dim. 14'W x 14'L x 11'H
Est. Building Time: 3-6 hr.
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Important! Additional Safety Instructions for all Swing-N-Slide Playground Equipment.
Save this instruction sheet in the event the manufacturer needs to be contacted.
Safety Checklist for Swing-N-Slide Accessories
Installation Safety – Have You:
Consulted the assembly instructions supplied with your particular model?
Noted this accessory is to be used only on Swing•N•Slide approved designs? (Do not alter its design or add/remove components.)
Made sure all hardware is tightened securely? (Supplied bolt covers must also be fastened securely.)
Using a hacksaw, cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts and other fasteners and remove any sharp edges with
a metal file as needed?
Placed the equipment on level ground, not less than six feet (1.8 meters) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage,
house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires?
Made sure home playground equipment is not installed over concrete, asphalt, packed earth or any other hard surface? (A fall onto
a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user.)
Verified that suspended climbing ropes, chain,or cable are secured at both ends?
Consulted in assembly instructions of your particular model for minimum use zones?
Followed all anchoring and shock absorbing surfacing requirements later in this guide as they apply?
Made sure not to allow children to use equipment until it is properly installed?
Operating Safety – Have You:
Determined that on-site adult supervision is provided for children of all ages?
Warned children the following before allowing them to use the equipment?
Not to walk close to, in front of, behind or between moving items.
Not to twist swing or any other accessory chains or ropes or loop them over the top support bar since this will reduce the
strength of chain or rope.
Not to swing empty seats or other accessories.
Be sure to sit in the center of the swing seat and other accessories with full weight on the seat.
Not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment such as but not
limited to, jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables and chain. They may cause a strangulation hazard.
Not to use equipment in a manner other than intended.
Not to get off equipment while it is in motion.
Not to climb on the equipment when it is wet.
Determined that only one child per planned occupant seat should be allowed on this set at one time.
Determined children must be dressed appropriately for play. Avoid clothing with draw strings and loose fitting clothes which
could become entangled or snagged on equipment.
Determined that suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable cannot be looped back upon itself.
Read and understood the following warning regarding the use of two and four passenger lawn swings?
Warning: Lawn Swings are designed for use by children over two years of age. Use by children under the age of two can result
in entrapment between the seats and back areas. Never place children in a rearward facing position or with legs between the
seat and backrest because the child’s body may pass through the opening causing entrapment of the child’s head.
Safety Maintenance –Have You Determined to:
Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as required? (It is
particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.)
To prevent the deterioration of materials, remove plastic swing seats and other plastic accessories and take indoors? (Do not
use when the temperature drops below 0° F.)
Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during usage period?
Check all hardware and equipment for sharp edges twice monthly during usage season? (Replace when
necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new season.)
Check swing seats, chains, ropes and cables monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration? Severe rusting or excessive
wear, especially near the top swing hanger or at the seat connection are evidence of chain deterioration. Cracks in the protective plastic
sleeve or seat itself are also signs of deterioration. If any of these conditions exist, call 1-800-888-1232 to order replacement accessories.
Disposal Instructions
When the equipment is taken out of service, it must be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards
will exist at the time the set is discarded.
Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury
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This product is intended for single family home/residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting.
Placement in any public setting constitutes a misuse of this product.
IMPORTANT!
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
According to ASTM requirements, all kits must be anchored to the ground and, if the unit has a climbing rope, the rope end must be anchored to the ground. If soil conditions
permit stakes to be pulled out easily, cementing into ground is necessary.
• To anchor the unit to the ground, use 2" x 4" x 18" (45mm x 95mm x 457mm) pressure-treated stakes. Pound stakes into ground at least 12" (305mm) at all inside corners of the
posts (including A-frame legs and climbing unit posts). Attach with four (4) 16D (3-1/2") galvanized nails per stake into each 4" x 4" (95mm x 95mm) post.
•If the unit has a climbing rope, anchor the rope end.
• Once the unit is completely assembled and before children are allowed to play on it, proper shock-absorbing surfacing material must be installed. This may be accomplished by
using loose-fill materials at a sufficient depth. The Consumer Product Safety Commission “Handbook for Public Playground Safety” lists the following materials and required
depths that are sufficient for home/residential application. For fall height protection up to 9 ft. (2.742m) [recommended for Swing•N•Slide kits]:
LOOSE FILL MATERIAL REQUIRED (UNCOMPRESSED) DEPTH
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in. (mm)
Wood Mulch 9" (229mm)
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9" (229mm)
Uniform Wood Chips 12" (305mm)
Fine Sand 12" (305mm)
Fine Gravel 12" (305mm)
These depths were derived from the CPSC Handbook. Swing•N•Slide has not done independent tests to determine these required depths.
When properly installed, shock absorbing material will completely cover the horizontal baseboards on climbing units. This protective surfacing must extend a minimum of 6 ft.
(1.828m) in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment or from the outermost edges of any component. For example, a slide extending beyond the platform must have
protective surfacing at least 6 ft. (1.828mm) out from both sides as well as the end. For swings, the protective surface must extend at least 14 ft. (6m) out from both the back and
front of the swing when the swing is in its rest position.
Este producto ha sido ideado para su uso en una residencia u hogar de una sola familia y no para usarse en zonas públicas.
Su uso en lugares públicos constituye una mala utilización de este producto.
¡IMPORTANTE!
INSTRUCCIONES ADICIONALES DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA INSTALACION
Según establece el ASTM, todos los equipos deben anclarse al terreno y si la unidad tiene además una cuerda de escalar, el final de la cuerda deberá anclarse al suelo. Si las
condiciones del terreno permiten que las estacas se salgan con facilidad, será entonces necesario cementarlas a la tierra.
• Para anclar la unidad a la tierra, use estacas tratadas bajo presión de 2 x 4 x 18 pulgadas (45 mm x 95 mm x 457 mm). Martillee las estacas en la tierra a una profundidad de al
menos 12 pulgadas (305 mm) en todas las esquinas internas de los postes (incluyendo las patas de la estructura A y los postes de la unidad de escalada). Sujételos con cuatro (4)
clavos galvanizados de 16D (3-1/2 pulgadas) por estaca en cada poste de 4 x 4 pulgadas (95 mm x 95 mm).
• Si la unidad tiene una cuerda de escalar, sujete el final de la cuerda.
• Una vez que la unidad esté completamente montada y antes de que se permita a los niños jugar en ella, deberá instalarse el material adecuado para la absorción de golpes. Esto
se consigue usando materiales de relleno a una profundidad suficiente. En el folleto titulado “Guía para la Seguridad en las zonas de recreo publicas” publicada por la Comisión
de Seguridad para los Productos de Consumo (CPSC por sus siglas en inglés) se citan los siguientes materiales y los requisitos necesarios para su uso en residencias y hogares
privados. Para protegerse de caídas de hasta 9 pies de altura (2,742 m), recomendado para los equipos Swing•N•Slide:
MATERIALES DE RELLENO (SIN COMPRIMIR) DE 1 PULGADA ( 25,4 MM)DE PROFUNDIDAD
Mezcla de madera 9 pulgadas (229 mm)
Mezcla de corteza de doble trituración 9 pulgadas (229 mm)
Viruta de madera uniforme 12 pulgadas (305 mm)
Arena Fina 12 pulgadas (305 mm)
Grava fina 12 pulgadas (305 mm)
Estas medidas se han sacado de la Publicación de la CPSC. Swing•N•Slide no ha realizado estudios independientes para determinar estos espesores recomendados.
Una vez instalado adecuadamente el material de absorción de golpes, este deberá cubrir completamente todas las bases horizontales de las unidades de escalada. Esta superficie
protectora deberá extenderse por al menos 6 pies (1,828 m) en todas las direcciones, desde el perímetro del equipo o desde los bordes externos de cualquiera de los componentes.
Por ejemplo, un tobogán que se extiende por fuera de la plataforma, deberá tener una superficie protegida de al menos 6 pies (1,828 m) a ambos lados así como en el extremo final.
Para los columpios, la superficie protegida deberá extenderse al menos 14 pies (6 m) a partir de tanto la parte trasera como delantera del columpio cuando este esté en posición
inmóvil.
Ce produit est conçu uniquement pour un usage résidentiel. Il ne saurait aucunement convenir aux installations publiques.
L’utilisation dans un endroit public constitue un usage abusif du produit.
IMPORTANT!
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
Les normes établies par l’organisme américain ASTM spécifient que toutes les unités de jeu doivent être ancrées solidement dans le sol et que si l’unité comprend une corde
d’escalade, l’extrémité de celle-ci doit également être ancrée dans le sol. Si les piquets risquent d’être facilement délogés en raison du type de sol, il est nécessaire de les cimenter
dans le sol.
• Pour ancrer l’unité dans le sol, utiliser des piquets en bois traités sous pression de 2 x 4 x 18 po
(45 x 95 x 457 mm). Enfoncer les piquets dans le sol à une profondeur d’au moins 12 po (305 mm) à tous les coins intérieurs des montants (y compris les montants des structures en
A et les poteaux des unités d’escalade). Fixer les piquets au moyen de quatre clous galvanisés 16D de 3-1/2 po (par piquet) dans chaque montant de 4 x 4 po (95 x 95 mm).
• Si l’unité comprend une corde d’escalade, ancrer l’extrémité de la corde dans le sol.
• Lorsque l’unité est entièrement assemblée, un matériau de protection amortisseur doit être installé sur le sol avant de permettre aux enfants de s’amuser. Des matériaux
particulaires d’une épaisseur suffisante peuvent être utilisés à cette fin. Le guide américain intitulé «Handbook for Public Playground Safety» rédigé par la Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) des États-Unis recommande une liste de matériaux et spécifie l’épaisseur requise pour un usage résidentiel. Protection contre les chutes d’une hauteur de
9 pieds (2,742 m) [recommandation pour les unités Swing•N•Slide]:
MATÉRIAUX PARTICULAIRES ÉPAISSEUR1 RECOMMANDÉE (NON COMPRIMÉE) IN. (MM)
Paillis de bois 9 po (229 mm)
Paillis d’écorce filamentée 9 po (229 mm)
Copeaux de bois uniformes 12 po (305 mm)
Sable fin 12 po (305 mm)
Gravier fin 12 po (305 mm)
Ces valeurs sont tirées du guide de la CPSC. Les unités Swing•N•Slide n’ont pas fait l’objet d’essais indépendants afin de déterminer l’épaisseur recommandée des matériaux.
Pour que l’installation soit adéquate, le matériau amortisseur doit recouvrir entiérement la base horizontale des unités d’escalade. La surface de protection doit entourer
l’installation sur un minimum de 6 pi (1,828 m) à partir du pourtour de l’unité ou des composants les plus éloignés. Par exemple, une glissoire qui se prolonge au-delà de la plate-
forme doit être entourée d’une surface de protection d’au moins 6 pi de chaque côté ainsi qu’à l’extrémité. En ce qui concerne les balançoires, la zone de protection doit couvrir au
moins 14 pi (6 m) autant devant que derrière la balançoire lorsque celle-ci est immobile.
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(34) 1-1/4'' screws
(2) 5/16'' flat washers
(4) Bottom Beam Clamps
(slotted)
(6) Tarp Washers
(2) 1/4'' flat washers
(6) T- nuts
(2) 1/2'' panhead screws
(2) 1-3/4'' panhead screws
(2) 3-1/2'' Bolts
(224) 2-1/2'' screws
(44) 1-1/2'' screws
(7) 1'' Truss Screw
(105) 2" lag screw
KIT CONTENTS
ELECTRIC DRILL 1/2" SOCKET & WRENCH HAMMER
TAPE MEASURE SAFETY GLASSES
& DUST MASK PHILLIPS BIT CARPENTER'S SQUARE
TOOLS REQUIRED

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(2) Swing Seat
weight limit: 115 lbs.
(4) Swing Hangers
THIS PRODUCT IS
INTENDED FOR USE
BY CHILDREN FROM
AGES 2-10 YEARS
For Home / Residential
Use ONLY
1212 Barberry Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
1-800-888-1232
www.swing-n-slide.com
PROCESS
BLACK
PANTONE "NEWCO RED"
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(1) Name Plate
(1) T30 Torx® Bit
(2) EZ Frame Brackets
(1) Instructional DVD
(1) Canopy
3/8" DRILL BIT (5'' Min.)
(8) Climbing Rocks
With Hardware
(1) T20 Torx® Bit
(4) Shelf-Loc
(8) Wrap-Loc
(2) Split Beam bracket
(8) Cup-Loc
(1) Plan
PB 8242
PB 8244
Plan

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(1) Safety Handle
(1) Summit Slide
with hardware
(1) Cliff Climber
(1) Periscope
With Hardware
(1) Steering Wheel
With Hardware
(1) Disc Swing
With Hardware
(1) Pirate's Ladder
with hardware
(4) Anchor-It
With Hardware
(4) Anchor-It Straps

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(1) 2'' x 4'' x 40-1/2''
(3) 2'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
(2) 5/4'' x 4'' x 20-3/4''
(1) 5/4'' x 4'' x 17''
(1) 5/4'' x 4'' x 46-1/2''
(14) 5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
(6) 5/4'' x 6'' x 30''
(9) 5/4'' x 6'' x 40-1/2''
(11) 5/4'' x 6'' x 47-1/2''
(4) 4'' x 4'' x 39-3/4''
(1) 4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
(2) 5/4'' x 4'' x 34''
PLASTIC COATED LUMBER
(9) 4'' x 4'' x 96''
NOTE: (1) Swing Beam and (1) Accessory Board have pre-drilled holes.
Board List

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(3) 2-1/2'' screws
Apply 2 1/2" screws to the 2"x4" boards
when attaching to 4"x4" uprights.
(2) 1-1/2'' screws
Use 1-3/4" screws when mounting 5/4"
boards to 5/4"x4" boards.
How to select the correct fastener
Use these 3 pictorial guides to help select the correct fastener(s) for the
lumber attachment you are making. Each diagram will highlight the correct
number of fasteners to use, and where to attach them.
5/4'' Boards to 4'' x 4''
5/4'' Boards to 5/4'' Boards

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Understanding how the Bracket System Works
Cup-Loc
GAP
Introduction to the Bracket system
1. ALWAYS Use 2'' lag screws on all brackets.
2. Brackets ''clip'' to each other. NEVER position in
a non-interlocking position.
Top of bracket
Bottom of bracket
(Hole locations close to bottom)
Example of a Shelf-Loc bracket connection.
Wrap-Loc
Shelf-Loc Bracket
1234
Wrap-Loc
CORRECT!
WRONG!
Brackets Clip Together
brackets NOT
interlocked!
Brackets
''clipped''
Example of a Cup-Loc bracket connection.
TOP
Look for ''TOP'' stamp on
bracket for correct orientation.

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43-1/4''
Fig. 2
4'' x 4'' x 96''
Repeat 4x
(4)
2'' lag screws
Per Bracket
A. Frame Construction
1. Measure and position brackets on (4) 4'' x 4'' x 96’’ as shown in (Fig.1),
Fig (2).
x 8 (4 each bracket)
2'' Lag screw
Fig. 1
REMEMBER: Brackets are inter-locking. Cup-loc will clip
and secure into the Wrap-Loc as shown below.
BEND
WRAP
BRACKETS
TO FIT
AROUND
4'' x 4''s
AS
SHOWN
IN
A&B
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Fig. 3 Fig. 4
A. Frame Construction cont.
1. Using two (2) 4'' x 4'' x 96'' from (Fig. 2), measure and position brackets on 4'' x 4'' x 96’’ as shown in (Fig. 3).
2. Attach upper and lower 5/4'' boards as shown in (Fig. 4)
82-1/2''
Frame 1 Frame 1
Frame 1 Construction
•WARNING•
Avoid splitting your
lumber by offsetting
your screws at least
3/4’’ from edge.
2-1/2'' screw
(3)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
Screws must be
vertically aligned to pass
through the gap in the
Wrap Loc Brackets.
(2)
2'' lag screws
Per Bracket
2'' Lag screw
Double check to make
sure structure is square
FLIP
FRAME
OVER
GAP

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Frame 2 Frame 2
Frame 2 Construction
A. Frame 2 Construction cont.
1. Using two (2) 4'' x 4'' x 96'' from (Fig. 2), measure and position brackets on 4'' x 4'' x 96’’ as shown in (Fig.5).
2. Attach upper and lower 5/4'' boards as shown in (Fig. 6)
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
(3)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
2-1/2'' screw
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
82-1/2''
Screws must be vertically
aligned to pass through the
gap in the Wrap Loc Brackets.
•WARNING•
Avoid splitting your
lumber by offsetting
your screws at least
3/4’’ from edge.
(2)
2'' lag screws
Per Bracket
2'' Lag screw
Double check to make
sure structure is square
FLIP
FRAME
OVER
GAP

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A. Frame Construction cont.
1. Install 5/4'' boards as in (Fig. 7).
2. Install Frame 2 as shown in (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7
Frame 1
(3)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
2-1/2'' screw
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
Fig. 8
Frame 1
Frame 2
(3)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
Double check to make
sure structure is square

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2'' Lag screw x 3
Fig. 9a
A. Frame Construction (cont.)
1. Install 4'' x 4'' beams as shown in (Fig. 9).
2. Install lag screws at each corner location as
shown in (Fig. 9a)
Fig. 9
(4) 4'' x 4'' x 39-3/4''

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B. Install Deck Boards
1. Install (2) 5/4'' x 6'' x 40-1/2'' deck boards as shown in (Fig. 10).
2. Attach 2'' x 4'' x 40-1/2'' to deck boards using 2-1/2'' screws as shown in (Fig. 10a).
2-1/2'' screw
Fig. 10a
19-1/2'' (2)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
(2)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
Fig. 10
5/4'' x 6'' x 40-1/2''
2'' x 4'' x 40-1/2''
5/4'' x 6'' x 40-1/2''

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B. Install Deck Boards
1. Install (6) additional 5/4'' x 6'' x 47-1/2'' deck boards to structure as shown (Fig. 11).
2. Use two 2-1/2'' screws at center and each end of deck boards.
Note: Screws at center will attach to center support.
2-1/2'' screw
Fig. 11
(2)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
(6) 5/4'' x 6'' x 47-1/2''

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C. Install Upper Rail Boards
1. Install 5/4'' boards as shown in (Fig 12).
2-1/2'' screw
D. Install Lower Rail Boards
1. Install lower rail support as shown in (Fig 13).
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
(3)
2-1/2''
screws
per joint
(6)
2-1/2''
screws
per board
5/4'' x 4''x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 20-3/4''
5/4'' x 4'' x 20-3/4''
30''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
5/4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
(5)
2-1/2''
screws
(5)
2-1/2''
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Fig. 15
Approx. 1/4''
2'' Lag screw x 4
F. Install Accessory 4x4
1. Work 4'' x 4'' into brackets as shown in (Fig. 14)
and (Fig. 15).
2. Secure brackets (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
4'' x 4'' x 47-1/2''
Fig. 14
Tip: Flex brackets to make installation of
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Fig. 17
H. Swing Beam Drill Locations
1. Identify your Swing Beam by finding the
predrilled holes as pictured in (Fig. 17)
2. Tap T-nut into swing beam at locations shown.
3-1/2''
10-1/2''
10-1/2''
24-1/2''
33-1/2''
47-1/2''
58''
63-1/2''
93-1/2''
14''
9''
14''
10-1/2''
5-1/2''
30''
96''
DISC SWING
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Fig. 18
I. Swing Hanger Assembly
1. Tap t-nut into 3/8’’ hole as shown in (Fig. 18)
2. Place a bottom beam clamp over the swing hanger as shown in (Fig. 18)
3. Insert the swing hanger into the beam and thread it into the T-nut until it is flush or near flush with the top of the
T-nut. A screwdriver may be used to twist the hanger (Fig. 18). Orient swing hanger as shown in (Fig 18).
4. Use (4) 1-1/4'' screws to secure beam clamp.
5. Check hanger to ensure it does not spin.
6. Repeat for all swing hangers.
(4) 1-1/4'' screws
Swing Hanger
Use Screwdriver to aid in tightening
Bottom Beam Clamp
t-nut
Hammer
3/8'' hole
T-nut