ultraPLAY DC-Seedling Use and care manual

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DC-SEEDLING
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MODEL # DC-SEED

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Dear Discovery Centers™ Customer,
Thank you for choosing to purchase and install a Discovery Centers commercial playsystem by
UltraPlay®. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in our company, and we will strive to earn
your trust.
This is your Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions booklet. We have designed this manual
specifically for the products that you have purchased. Included in this manual you will find the following:
-Maintenance schedule & record -Product installation instructions
-Safety guidelines -2-D top view drawings
-Warranty information -Ground plan
Please save this booklet for future reference.
The first several pages of this booklet contain important and valuable information regarding the general
placement, installation and safety practices common to commercial play equipment. Please read this
information carefully and use your best judgment as to how these guidelines apply to your specific
situation.
If you have any questions concerning your new equipment, you can contact a Discovery Centers
Customer Service Representative at 1-800-458-5872 or reach them electronically by sending an e-mail
to: [e-mail].
To register you equipment and activate your warranty, please go to www.ultraplay.com within 30
days of delivery. This will allow UltraPlay to have a record of your purchase in case of warranty
claims.
For more information on Discovery Centers and UltraPlay products, please do not hesitate to give us a
call or visit ultraplay.com.
Thank you for your business; we look forward to working with you on all of your future playground
equipment projects!
Sincerely,
Discovery Centers by UltraPlay
A PlayCore® Company

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GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY
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IMPORTANT: This structure is designed to comply with the ASTM F1487 standard for users
6 months through 23 months of age.
Maintaining your playground equipment and its surrounding area is essential to minimizing the risk
of injury to users as well as maximizing its useful lifespan. UltraPlay STRONGLY recommends that
you follow these Safety Guidelines in conjunction with conducting periodic maintenance inspections
using the accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist.
When installing your playground, always consider local conditions. Good common sense works
hand-in-hand with the instructions.
LOCATING YOUR PLAY STRUCTURE:
Comply with the following when choosing the location for your new equipment:
Equipment shall be positioned to eliminate conflicting traffic patterns. As a general rule, allow at
least 3' of free space around the entire structure. This minimum area should be filled with the
appropriate surface material. Read further for surfacing recommendations.
Never overlap the safety zones of adjacent equipment. All separate play equipment must have its
own safety zone, and these cannot overlap. So, if you have an existing structure with a slide exit
oriented toward your new one, add a minimum safety zone to that of the existing slide to determine
how far away you need to be. Never install playground equipment near, around, or in conjunction
with swimming pools, ponds, lakes, or any other bodies of water.
CHOOSING RESILIENT SURFACE MATERIAL:
According to ASTM guidelines: "Unacceptable material for use zones of play structures with fall
heights of 18 in. or less shall include all hard or abrasive materials such as asphalt, concrete,
terrazzo, or other materials with similar characteristics. "Other standards apply for equipment with
fall heights greater than 18 in.
Acceptable surfacing should be placed in the use zones of all equipment, as specified for each
type of equipment, and at depths to meet the critical fall heights as specified by the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, ASTM standard F-2373 and Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-Z-614.
For more information on the proper surfacing materials, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
Worn surfaces around equipment should be restored. Concrete footing should never be exposed.
Refer to the attached PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST.
Check for erosion and cratering of surfaces in heavy traffic areas and restore surfacing as necessary.
Surfacing leading to play opportunities for children with disabilities should be firm, stable, slip
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OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS:
Overhead obstructions (for example, exterior obstructions such as tree limbs and interior lights)
within the use zones of play structures shall be a minimum 84 inches (2130 mm) above each
designated play surface outdoors and a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) above each designated
play surface indoors.
All overhead utility line clearances above outdoor supervised and outdoor unlimited access settings
shall comply with all local, state, and national codes, such as the National Electrical Safety Code.
For specific equipment fall zone requirements, refer to the CPSC and ASTM F1487 and use the
more stringent of the two.
CATCH POINT & PROTRUDING HARDWARE:
There should be no dangerous pieces of hardware, such as protruding bolt ends and narrow gaps in
metal connections. Exposed hardware can cut or puncture skin and catch clothing drawstrings,
which could strangle a child.
All protruding nuts and bolts should be eliminated; sharp edges on pipes should be capped or
removed. Check for bent, broken, or severely worn pipe and replace. Examine play system for
foreign objects, holes, and rough edges.
TRIPPING HAZARDS:
There should be no exposed concrete footings, abrupt changes in surface elevations, tree roots, tree
stumps, and rocks, which can trip children and adults. Check for trip hazards, such as the balance
beam support posts, or environmental trip hazards, such as rocks or roots in the play area. Make all
necessary improvements or repairs.
AFTER THE EQUIPMENT IS IN USE:
-Never add components not intended for use with this product.
-Never install other play equipment, fencing, landscaping, etc., that encroach upon the safety
zones of this equipment.
-Check overall stability and rigidity of all play equipment.
-Check for proper assembly, installation and ground anchoring.
-Check and re-tighten all fasteners after the first few days of use and again after three weeks of use.
Thereafter, exercise normal maintenance procedures. Use of a thread-locking compound on the
threads of bolts can prevent persistent loosening.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to help ensure
the safety of the user. Proper maintenance of Discovery Centers equipment includes using the
accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist found in this booklet to identify areas requiring
repairs or replacement, and barricading the equipment to prevent use while corrections are being
made.
As the Owner/Operator of the equipment, you should establish and maintain detailed installation,
inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each public-use playground equipment area. Find
out if your playground has a designated official who periodically inspects the play equipment for
preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: replacing missing, broken or worn-out
components; securing hardware; checking for deterioration in the metal or plastic materials;
maintaining the proper depth of surfacing material; and cleaning up debris.
The following are some regular maintenance areas of note:
-Check for and repair damage caused by wear or vandalism, a major factor in injury causing
situations.
-Proper maintenance of Discovery Centers equipment requires regular tightening of all bolts, nuts,
set screws, and other hardware.
-All equipment should be free of rust and repainted with an appropriate lead-free paint whenever
necessary to deter rusting. This should also be done for any chipped or peeling areas.
-Regular checking of all parts, casting, etc., should be made. If part is broken or worn it should be
replaced immediately.
-Check for missing or broken parts and repair as necessary.
-Check to be sure there is free movement on moving attached parts.
-Check for hard surfaces and correct. Refer to CPSC surfacing requirements.
-Check for surfacing material that is worn or scattered and restore.
-Debris, broken glass, trash, or other foreign objects within or on the play area/equipment should be
removed.
-Check for poor drainage areas and repair.
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-Check concrete footings to see if they are exposed, cracked, or loose in the ground and repair as
necessary.
-Check crush points (exposed mechanisms, junctures of moving components) and eliminate.
-Check for broken supports or anchors. Check for stability in ground. Structures should not be
easily swayed; connections should be solid and adequately secured.
-Check all posts in ground for corrosion below grade.
-When flexible components are anchored in the ground, check and make sure anchoring devices
are below the level of the playground.
-Check for visible cracks, bending, warping, rusting, or breakage of any component and repair as
needed.
-Check for accessible sharp edges or points. Check for protruding bars, bolts, nuts, etc. Eliminate
these conditions.
-Check for exposed ends of tubing that should be covered with plugs or caps.
-Check for loose bolts, nuts, etc. and tighten.

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WARRANTY
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UltraPlay warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship, subject to
normal usage and installation, for a period of 1-year from the date of shipment to the original
purchaser. In the event of a claim under this warranty, UltraPlay will replace the component at no cost
within the first 12 months from date of shipment to the original customer. Equipment not specifically
addressed in the following paragraphs is also subject to this limited 1 year warranty against defects
in materials and/or workmanship.
FIFTEEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON METAL PARTS
UltraPlay provides a limited warranty on metal decks, steps, stairs, rails, pipes, support posts, rungs,
loops, to be free from defects in materials or workmanship against structural failure which causes the
product to become unfit for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of
10 years from the date of shipment to the original customer.
TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON UPRIGHT POSTS, CAPS, AND HARDWARE
UltraPlay provides a limited warranty on Discovery Centers metal upright posts, caps, and hardware
to be free from defects in materials or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product
to become unfit for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 10 years
from the date of shipment to the original customer.
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ROTOMOLDED AND BLOWMOLDED PLASTIC
COMPONENTS
UltraPlay provides a limited warranty on rotomolded and blowmolded plastic components such as the
following plastic parts: slides, climbers, roofs, panels. These components are warranted to be free
from defects in materials or workmanship, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 5
years from the date of shipment to the original customer.
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON GROUND-MOUNT METAL PARTS
UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on metal footers, inground footers, surface mount
plates, ground spikes, slide and climber mounting posts and plates to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product to become unfit for its intended
use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 5 years from the date of shipment to the
original customer.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPONENTS WITH MOVING PARTS
UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on components with moving parts, freestanding
components such as spring riders and swings, and all other components not specifically named above
to be free from defects in materials or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product
to become unfit for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 1 year
from the date of shipment to the original customer.

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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
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All warranties specifically exclude damage caused by man-made or natural disasters, vandalism,
negligence, improper installation or improper use, modification, changes in appearance resulting
from weathering, scratches, dents, discoloration, normal wear and tear, or marring as a result of
public or private use.
Claims are limited to replacement of equipment only and do not include any costs associated with
labor, removal, or installation of the original or replacement product.
Warranties are valid only if products are installed and maintained in accordance with UltraPlay
installation instructions and use of approved parts.
This warranty is applicable to the original owner only. Warranties are non-transferable.
Claim Procedure: To make a warranty claim, send your written statement of claim, photographs of
defective equipment, and the original purchase invoice or invoice number to:
Discovery Centers
Customer Service
1675 Locust Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
Or Contact a Customer Service Representative at:
1-800-458-5872
Within 60 days of notice of claim under warranty, UltraPlay will make arrangements to replace the
damaged product. UltraPlay will cover freight costs within the continental United States. UltraPlay is
not responsible for freight costs associated with products located outside the continental United
States. UltraPlay reserves the right to inspect all products identified as defective. Photos of defective
equipment may be required to accompany warranty claims.
Since warranty limitations and exclusions may vary from state to state, you should check any specific
warranty rights in your state.
Date of Purchase:_______________________
Purchaser:_____________________________
UltraPlay Invoice Number:________________
____________________________________
Authorized UltraPlay Signature
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Title
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT! Please read the entire Installation Instructions packet before beginning the
installation.
UltraPlay has designed Discovery Centers to take advantage of all Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and ASTM guidelines in force at the time of purchase in an effort to prevent
playground accidents. However, because studies have shown most playground injuries result from
accidental falls, you, as the new owner of this equipment are responsible for providing an acceptable
play surface under and around all playground equipment. Please refer to the accompanying
Safety Guidelines as well as CPSC guidelines and this document for examples of such surfacing.
We would like to provide the following suggested guidelines for your play environment:
-Refer to the Use Zone and note the Minimum Area Required shown for this structure. This area
must be filled with acceptable play surface material, and must be clear of all obstacles, including but
not limited to trees, curbing, sidewalk, fence, other play equipment, rocks, and landscaping, etc.
-According to ASTM guidelines: " Unacceptable materials for use zones of play structures with fall
heights of 18 in. or less shall include all hard or abrasive materials such as asphalt, concrete,
terrazzo, or other materials with similar characteristics." Other standards apply for equipment with
fall heights greater than 18 in.
-Acceptable play surfaces include: sand, mulch, fine gravel or shredded beltless tires, if installed at
the appropriate depths per CPSC guidelines for play surfacing.
-Close supervision of children playing on or around the structure is strongly recommended, along
with classroom and/or home instructions on safer behavior on the playground equipment. The full
supervision of playgrounds is the responsibility of the owner once the play structure has been
properly installed.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
UltraPlay supplies only the special wrenches and bits required to fasten the “tamper-resistant”
hardware and components. You will need common wrenches as well as a drill, phillips head screw
driver, utility knife, rubber mallet, and a tape measure. Refer to the Tools Required page for a
detailed list.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Compare all parts received to the packing list. Notify UltraPlay immediately of any missing parts.
We are not responsible for parts discovered missing over 10 days after receipt of the shipment.
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2. Refer to the Use Zone to ensure this structure will fit into your actual site area. Note the Minimum
Area Required measurements to determine clear space required. A minimum of 3' clearance is
required between any obstacles and your structure.
3. Site selection should include considerations of what is a safer and appropriate play area:
-A level and clear site is ideal, free of power lines or electrical equipment.
-Do not install play equipment near any bodies of water.
-If adjacent to a street with traffic, ensure adequate fencing acts as a barrier to children running into
danger.
4. Site layout should include accurate measurement and marking of all footings prior to any installation.
Use the dimensions shown between footings on the Use Zone to plot out the actual footprint of the
play structure before doing any digging. Also locate any freestanding play equipment in the same
way, providing the necessary clearance between the equipment as well as any fences, trees, etc.
Ensure at this time you have enough total space for the equipment to be installed.

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HARDWARE REFERNECE
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M8 B.H.C.S. Bolts
13mm
1/2"
(33-11-0101)
20mm
3/4"
(33-11-0102)
25mm
1"
(33-11-0103)
30mm
1-3/16"
(33-11-0104)
35mm
1-3/8"
(33-11-0105)
40mm
1-9/16"
(33-11-0106)
45mm
1-3/4"
(33-11-0109)
50mm
2"
(33-11-0114)
70mm
2-3/4"
(33-11-0107)
80mm
3-1/8"
(33-11-0011) 70mm
2-3/4"
(33-11-0008) 60mm
2-3/8"
(33-11-0007) 50mm
2"
(33-11-0010) 40mm
1-9/16"
(33-11-0006) 35mm
1-3/8"
(33-11-0005) 30mm
1-3/16"
(33-11-0004) 25mm
1"
(33-11-0003)
20mm
3/4"
(33-11-0002)
13mm
1/2"
(33-11-0001)
M10 B.H.C.S. Bolts
M5 x 76mm (3") Self-tapping Screw
(33-11-0600)
M8 Lock Washer
(33-11-0301) M8 Flat Washer
(33-11-0300) M8 Lock Nut
(33-11-0500) M8 Barrel Nut
(33-11-0501)
18" Ground Spike (Not to Scale)
(02-08-0125)
M10 Lock Washer
(33-11-0201) M10 Flat Washer
(33-11-0200) M10 Lock Nut
(33-11-0400) M10 T-Nut
(33-11-0402)
100mm
4"
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USE ZONE
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*The USE ZONE is the area beneath
and immeiately adjacent to a play
structure or equipment that is designed
for unrestricted circulation around the
equipment and on whose surface it is
predicted that a user would land when
falling from or exiting the equipment.
NOTE:
Equipment shall be positioned to eliminate conflicting traffic patterns.
As a general rule, allow at least 3' of freespace around the entire
structure.
IMPORTANT: Never install play equipment over hard, unresilient
surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, or compacted earth. It is the
owner's responsibility to ensure the "minimum area required"
contains an appropriate amount of resilient materal to cushion
accidental falls.
TOP VIEW
MINIMUM USE ZONE* REQUIRED
13'-5"
13'-7"
PLATFROM
BONGO
DRUM
SHAPES
PANEL
SHORT STRAIGHT
SLIDE
CLOCK
PANEL
WINDOW
PANEL
RAIN WHEEL
GEAR
PANEL
3'
3'
3'
3'
3'

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USE ZONE WITH POST PLACEMENT/HOLE LOCATIONS
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NOTE:
All dimensions are measured from
the center of the posts/holes
IMPORTANT:
POURING CONCRET IS THE VERY
LAST STEP!
Concrete Required (if applicable):
Approx: .232 Cubic Yards (.176 Cubic Meters)
NOTE: Suggested Min. concrete
rating: 3000PSI
IMPORTANT: Never install play equipment over hard,
unresilient surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, or
compacted earth. It is the owner's responsibility to
ensure the "minimum area required" contains an
appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion
accidental falls.
Placement for
12" Diameter x 12" Deep Holes
for In-ground installation
1. Review Use Zone. Mark the placement of one Deck Post.
Any of the (6) may be used.
NOTE: Survey flags may be used to mark the
placement of each hole.
2. Measure from first Deck Post to mark the position of the
remainig (5) posts. Chech for squareness using the 45-1/8"
diagonal dimension.
NOTE: All remaining dimensions ar based off of the
Deck Post placement.
3. Measure from the center of a Deck Post using the
dimensions provided for each remaining hole.
31 7/8 in
[81.00 cm]
31 7/8 in
[81.00 cm]
14 9/16 in
[37.00 cm]
31 7/8 in
[81.00 cm]
42 1/2 in
[107.90 cm]
15 15/16 in
[40.50 cm]
21 5/8 in
[54.85 cm]
45 1/8 in
[114.55 cm]
45 3/8 in
[115.25 cm]
43 13/16 in
[111.33 cm]
102 7/16 in
[260.18 cm]
n12 in
[30.48 cm]
DEEP
HOLES
PLATFORM
SHORT STRAIGHT
SLIDE
SHAPES
PANEL CLOCK
PANEL
WINDOW
PANEL
GEAR
PANEL
45 1/8 in
[114.55 cm]
74 3/8 in
[188.90 cm]
78 3/8 in
[199.00 cm]
DECK
POST

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FOOTING DETAIL - SURFACE MOUNT
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Parts List Footing Package -for- Seedling Surface Mount (02-08-0166)
PART NUMBER
QTYDESCRIPTION
ITEM 02-08-01221FOOTER PLATE102-08-01396
FOOTBUCK ASSEMBLY
202-08-01551SLIDE SURFACE MOUNT BRACKET333-11-00052
M10 x 35mm (1 3/8") BHCS BOLT
433-11-001012M10 x 50mm (2") BHCS BOLT
533-11-020016
M10 FLATWASHER
633-11-040018
M10 LOCK NUT
733-11-070616
CONCRETE ANCHOR
833-11-040212M10 T-NUT9
2 1/2" RUBBER
TILES TYP.
4" MINIMUM
w/3000 PSI
TYP.
UPRIGHT
POST
GRAVEL
CONCRETE
2
8
5
9
009
011
GRAVEL
CONCRETE
PLATFORM MOUNTING
BRACKET
012
011 1
8
CONCRETE
GRAVEL
011
015
8
SLIDE MOUNTING
BRACKET 3
IMPORTANT: Never install paly equipment over hard, unresilient surfaces such as asphalt, concrete,
or compacted earth. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure the "minimum area required" contains an
appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion accidental falls.
SITE PREPARATION
Clear area of any debris an level surface. Equipment is designed to be installed on a level surface
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1. Attach Upright Posts to Footbuck Ass'ys using M10 x 50mm B.H.C.S. and M10 T-Nut. Be sure to use the bottom two holes in
Footbuck Ass'y. See Detail 009. Peen T-Nut using a hammer to conform around Upright Post.
2. Attach Platform Mounting Bracket to Footer Plate using M10 x 35mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 012.
3. Attach Slide Mounting Bracket to Slide Surface Mount Bracket using M10 x 35mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 015.
4. Continue assembling the unit. Refer to pages 24 to 44.
5. After unit is assembled using Footbuck Ass'ys and Footer Plates as template, mark hole position on concrete. Remove Footbuck
Ass'y and Footer Plates and drill 3/8" Dia. x 2" deep holes into concrete to receive anchor.
6. Attach Footbuck Ass'ys and Footer Plates to concrete using Concrete Anchor, M10 Flat Washer, and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 011.
011
FOOTBUCK
ASS'Y
CONCRETE
ANCHOR
(33-11-0706)
M10 FLATWASHER
(33-11-0200)
M10 LOCK NUT
(33-11-0400)
012
FOOTER
PLATE
PLATFORM MOUNTING
BRACKET
M10 x 35mm (1 3/8")
BHCS BOLT
(33-11-0005)
M10 LOCK NUT
(33-11-0400)
015
SLIDE MOUNTING
BRACKET
SLIDE SURFACE
MOUNT BRACKET
M10 LOCK NUT
(33-11-0400)
M10 x 35mm (1 3/8")
BHCS BOLT
(33-11-0005)
009
M10 T-NUT
(33-11-0402)
Peen T-Nut using a hammer
after tightened to conform
around Upright Post.
M10 x 50mm (2")
BHCS BOLT
(33-11-0010)
UPRIGHT
POST
FOOTBUCK
ASS'Y