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Model: #30011 • Owner's Manual • Frequently Asked Questions • Assembly Instructions • Warranty Information Manufacturer: Backyard Discovery 3001 North Rouse Pittsburg, KS 66762 1-800-856-4445 Register your new swing set on-line @ www.swingsetsonline.com (you will also find any updates on assembly instructions and...
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STOP PARE Missing A Part? CALL US BEFORE GOING BACK TO THE STORE! The store where you made your purchase does not stock parts for this item. If you have assembly questions or if you need parts, whether they are missing or damaged Call Toll-Free Help Line or visit www.swingsetsonline.com 1-800-856-4445 PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY...
Owner’s Manual Play Set Dear Customer: Please read entire booklet completely before beginning the assembly process. Equipment is recommended for use by children 3 to 10 years of age. Structures are not intended for public use. The Company does not warranty any of its residential structures subjected to commercial use such as: Daycare, Preschool, Nursery School, Recreational Park, or any similar Commercial Application.
Owner’s Manual Play Set Please refer to the Assembly section of the Assembly Manual for Maximum Fall Height Positioning Your Playcenter 1. The Playcenter is designed to be installed on a level surface by an Adult with an Adult helper. Place in a flat area of your yard to minimize ground preparation. 2.
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Owner’s Manual Play Set The following chart explains the fall height in feet from which a life threatening head injury would not be expected Critical Heights in feet (m) of Tested Materials Material Uncompressed Depth Compressed Depth 6" (152mm) 9" (228mm) 12"...
Owner’s Manual Play Set 18. Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable are secured at both ends and that they cannot be looped back on it. 19. Instruct children 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, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Third Party Assembly: Customer may, in their sole discretion, elect to use a third party person or service to assemble this product. Backyard Discovery assumes no responsibility or liability for any charge incurred by the Customer for any assembly services’.
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Owner’s Manual Play Set APPENDIX A Information on Playground Surfacing Materials: The following information is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Information Sheet for playground surfacing material; also see the following website for additional information: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/323.html. Rev5/09/12...
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The stakes provided should be used to secure it firmly to the ground. 2. What size area is recommended for the playset? Backyard Discovery recommends at least a 6’ (six foot) perimeter around and above the playset for maximum safety. 3. What age range is appropriate for the playsets? Backyard Discovery playsets are recommended for children ages 3 –...
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11. The end beam is not straight up and down. Why not? This is normal. Backyard Discovery designs playsets this way to ensure the strongest structure possible. The slight angle adds strength and reduces rocking and twisting.
Tools Required for Installation: (These are the tools that are generally required for assembly of our swing sets. These tools are not included in the swing set purchase.) (Square) (Open End Wrenches 1/2") (Level 24") (3/8" Drive Ratchet, 1/2" STD (Tape Measure) (Claw Hammer) Sockets 1/2"...
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Basic Setup Dimensions Place the set on level ground, not less than 6 ft [2 m] from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. Safe Play Zone 223" [5.8 m] 50"...
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(NOT TO SCALE) EK - SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN RIGHT - A100054 QZ - TRIANGLE PLATE 100° 5 HOLE -A100294 EL - SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN LEFT - A100055 DE - TRIANGLE PLATE 90 5 HOLE BYD GREEN -A100011 EM - SLIDE BED 8' YELLOW - A100056 EA - HAND GRIP YELLOW PLASTIC -A100043 FB - SWING SEAT YELLOW - A100070...
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(NOT TO SCALE) GK - WINDOW 216x267 GREEN -A100146 JZ - PICNIC TARP - A100143 EB - WINDOW FRAME GREEN EY - TUBING CAP GLIDER SUPPORT 343x444.5 -A100067 -A100044 DL - GLIDER SEAT YELLOW - A100023 EX - GLIDER BUSHING BYD GREEN - A100066 DK - GLIDER ARM BYD GREEN - A100022 EW - GLIDER SUPPORT BYD GREEN - A100065 (2) FR - LEAF HINGE - A100093...
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8 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY PHASE 1 Phase Notes DRILL 3 HOLES AT ONE END OF THE PLASTIC SLIDE BED USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND USING THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THIS END WILL BE THE TOP OF THE SLIDE. TAKE NOTE OF SLIDE BED SURFACE FINISH, THE DULL SIDE WILL BE TOWARDS THE GROUND. PLACE SLIDE BRACE CENTERED ON THE BOTTOM (DULL SIDE) AND 1/4"...
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8 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY PHASE 2 Phase Notes PLACE 1 SLIDE RAIL ON A FLAT SURFACE AND BEGIN INSERTING SLIDE BED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDE RAIL. PUT SLIDE SUPPORT BOTTOM INTO THE SUPPORT POCKET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RAIL AND HAVE A HELPER BEND THE SLIDE BED TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE SLIDE AND INSERT THE BED INTO THE SLIDE CAVITY.
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4 Ft Ladder Phase 1 & 2 Phase Notes DESCRIPTION LABEL • Assemble with hardware as shown. LEFT UPRIGHT • Center rungs in rail grooves. LADDER RUNG SCREW PFH 8x2 SCREW PFH 8x2 DESCRIPTION LABEL RIGHT UPRIGHT SCREW PFH 8x2 SCREW PFH 8x2...
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SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY STEP 3 ATTACH (2) QZ TRIANGLE PLATES TO W71 SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING (2) 1-3/4" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS (FIG.1). EW - GLIDER SUPPORT BYD GREEN - A100065 INSERT (4) SWING HANGER QUICK LINKS INTO (4) EX BUSHINGS AND THEN ATTACH SWING HANGER QUICK LINKS TO EW GLIDER SUPPORTS USING (4) FLAT WASHERS AND EX - GLIDER BUSHING BYD GREEN - A100066...
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YELLOW & GREEN GLIDER 38.5" Notes Assemble with accessories as shown. QTY. DESCRIPTION LABEL 5/16 LOCK NUT 8x27 FLAT WASHER BOLT WH 5/16x5-3/4 QUICKLINK GREEN ARM GLIDER YELLOW SEAT 38.5" GREEN CHAIN CHAIN GREEN 38.5" QUICK LINK BOLT WH 5/16x5-3/4 WASHER FLAT 8x27 NUT LOCK 5/16 GLIDER SEAT YELLOW...
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E71 - MONKEY BAR RAIL - W102369 EJ - L BRACKET 54x67 - A100053 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x60 5/8" (36x86x1539) QZ - TRIANGLE PLATE 100 5 HOLE - A100294 MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY STEP 1 BOLT WH 5/16x1-1/2 BOLT WH 5/16x2 YOU WILL BUILD A LEFT AND RIGHT TOP RAIL IN THIS STEP. AFTER BUILDING LEFT ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN, REPEAT STEPS FOR A RIGHT ASSEMBLY.
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E78 - MONKEY BAR UPRIGHT - W102370 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x74 3/4" (36x86x1900) MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY STEP 2 ASSEMBLE WITH HARDWARE AS SHOWN. REPEAT PROCESS FOR OTHER SIDE OF MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY. BOLT WH 5/16x1-1/2 T-NUT 5/16...
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EC - METAL RUNG 559 - A100045 MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY STEP 3 ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN INTO PRE-DRILLED HOLES. SCREW TAPPING 14x1-1/2...
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H81 - MONKEY BAR BRACE - W100993 1"x3 3/8"x53 1/4" (24x86x1352) H82 - MONKEY BAR GROUND BOARD - W100994 1"x3 3/8"x70 3/8" (24x86x1786) MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY BOLT WH 5/16x1-1/2 LAG SCREW BOLT HEX WH 5/16x2 5/16x2-3/4 WASHER LOCK EXT WASHER 8x19 LOCK INT 8x15...
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EA - HAND GRIP YELLOW PLASTIC - A100043 MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY LAG SCREW WH 1/4x1-1/2 WASHER LOCK EXT 6x15 STEP 5 ASSEMBLE WITH HARDWARE AS SHOWN.
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• (26) D - NUT BARREL WH 5/16x7/8 - H100005 • (1) E1 - FORT UPRIGHT - W101084 • (26) AD - WASHER LOCK EXT 12x19 - H100031 • (1 E2 - FORT UPRIGHT - W101104 • (30) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030 •...
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• (32) BR - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/8 - H100088 • (8) M15 - WALL SLAT - W101126 • Assemble with hardware as shown. Step 1: Attach one end of each Wall Slats 'M15' to the inside of 'K2' & 'M2' with Screws 'BR' , as shown.
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• (8) BC - SCREW PWH 8x3/4 - H100070 • (1) JZ - PICNIC TARP - A100143 • Assemble with hardware as shown. Step 1: Attach 'JZ' Picnic Tarp to 'K4' Wall Rail using Screws 'BC', as shown. Step 2: Attach 'JZ' Picnic Tarp to 'M5' Tarp Support using Screws 'BC', as shown.
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• (3) B - NUT BARREL WH 5/16x5/8 - H100004 • (1) WAVE SLIDE ASSEMBLY • (3) AD - WASHER LOCK EXT 12x19 - H100031 • (3) CM - BOLT WH 5/16x1/2 - H100115 • Assemble with hardware as shown. To prevent board splitting, you must pre-drill each board with a 1/8"...
Limited Warranty. In addition, Backyard Discovery will replace any parts within the first 30 days from date of purchase found to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.
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