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MODEL # DC-1SMR
MODEL # DC-1SM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
08-04-15

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  • Page 1 MODEL # DC-1SMR MODEL # DC-1SM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 08-04-15...
  • Page 3 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 uplaytoday.com & ultraplay.com.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 GEN E R A L C OMM E RC I AL P LAYG RO U ND SAF ET Y G UID EL INE S ( Pa ge 2 of 5 ) Never overlap the safety zones of adjacent equipment. All separate play equipment must have its own safety zone, and these cannot overlap.
  • Page 6 GEN E R AL C OMM E RC I AL P L AYG RO U ND S AF E T Y G U IDE LIN ES (Pa g e 3 of 5 ) CATCH POINT & PROTRUDING HARDWARE: There should be no dangerous pieces of hardware, such as protruding bolt ends and narrow gaps in metal connections or open “S”...
  • Page 7 GE N ER A L C OM M E RC I AL P L AYG RO U N D S AF E T Y G UID E LIN ES ( Pa ge 4 of 5 ) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to ensure the safety of the user. Proper maintenance of Discovery Centers equipment includes using the accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist found in the back of this booklet to identify areas requiring repairs or replacement, and barricading the equipment to prevent use while cor- rections are being made.
  • Page 8 GEN E R AL C OMM E RC I AL P L AYG RO U ND S AF E T Y G U IDE LIN ES (Pa g e 5 of 5 ) • Check for missing, damaged, or loose swing seats. Check rubber seats for wear, sharp edges/points, scorching, or burn damage.

  • Page 9: Limited Warranties

    Warranties are valid only if products are installed and maintained in accordance with UltraPlay installation instructions and use of approved parts. To register your equipment and activate your warranty, please go to www.ultraplay.com/productregistration within 30 days of delivery. This will allow UltraPlay to have a record of your purchase in case of warranty claims.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Cla I M P Roc E D U Re

    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.
  • Page 12 (02-07-0057) (ZBAL-8) South Fork (Single Deck) [UPLAY-001-P/N] Ultraplay offers a variety of playground solutions to meet your specifi c needs. Check out UplayToday by UltraPlay in addition to other Discovery Centers playgrounds for your future projects. at www.ultraplay.com or www.uplaytoday.com.

  • Page 13: General Installation Guidelines

    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 adequately resilient play surface under and around all playground equipment.
  • Page 14 Tools Required page for a detailed list. A power post hole digger may facilitate installation in some circumstances. 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.
  • Page 15 Remember that any equipment, which appears to be complete and functional, will invite unauthorized use regardless of its actual state of readiness. Finally, if you should have any questions regarding the proper installation of this equipment, please contact UltraPlay at: UltraPlay...
  • Page 16 G EN E RA L I N STA LL AT I O N G U I D ELI N ES ( Pa ge 4 of 4 ) The Discovery Center is a modular play system that uses a grid system for the playground layout. It is very important to spend a few minutes before beginning the installation to ensure that components are inventoried and organized properly.

  • Page 17: Tools Required

    TO O L S R EQUI RED UTILITY KNIFE LEVEL MEASURING TAPE POST TIGHTING “T” TOOL TORX HEAD (included) WRENCHES/BITS 4LB HAMMER RUBBER MALLET (included) 3/8” 13mm ALAN HEAD BITS WRENCH 17mm DRILL MASONRY DRILL BIT (included) (included) Ul traPlay Play Systems LOCTITE 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...

  • Page 18: Hardware Reference

    (33-11-0200) 1-3/4” 1-9/16” 1-3/8” 1-3/16” 1” 3/4” 33-11-0109 33-11-0106 33-11-0105 33-11-0104 33-11-0103 33-11-0102 Extra Hardware M10 Lock Nut (33-11-0400) 13mm 1/2” 33-11-0101 M8 Barrel Nut (33-11-0501) M5 x 3” (76mm) Self-tapping Screw (33-11-0600) Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 19 Bongo Drum 02-08-0025 Bongo Drum Mounting Bar 02-08-0126 Bongo Drum Support Bracket 02-08-0103 Bongo Drum Mounting Bracket 02-08-0104 Post Cap 02-08-0027 Slide Mounting Bracket 02-08-0120 Extension Post - 8” 02-08-0118 Footer Plate 02-08-0122 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 20 Footer Plate 02-08-0122 Rainwheel 02-08-0026 Rainwheel Mounting Bracket 02-08-0127 Bongo Drum 02-08-0025 Bongo Drum Mounting Bar 02-08-0126 Bongo Drum Support Bracket 02-08-0103 Bongo Drum Mounting Bracket 02-08-0104 90 Degree Panel Connector 02-08-0100 Roof 02-08-0001 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...

  • Page 21: Top View

    12ft wide x 10ft long x 6ft 6in tall Concrete Required(if applicable) :Approx. .3 Cubic Yards (.25 Cubic Meters) NOTE: Suggested Min. concrete rating: 3000PSI With Roof (DC-1SMR) 12ft wide x 10ft long x 10ft 6in tall Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...

  • Page 22: Site Preparation

    Clear area of any debris and level surface. owner’s responsibility to ensure the “minimum area required” Equipment is designed to be installed on contains an appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion a level surface. accidental falls. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 23 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. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 24 SITE PREPARATION post from sinking into the ground Clear area of any debris and level surface. Equipment is designed to be installed on a level surface. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 25 Footer - 2” 02-08-0135 Hardware Complete 33-12-1000 M10 x 25mm(1”) BHCS Bolt 33-11-0003 M10 Lock Nut 33-11-0400 NOTE: Refer to USE ZONE page for proper structure placement before beginning installation process. Figure 1. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 26 STEP 2 - S L I D E LOW ER P O ST C OVE RS OV ER LOWE R POSTS Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Lower Post Covers - 30.25” Long 02-08-0030 (4) Lower Posts Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 27 STEP 3 - P L AC E D E C K O NTO LOW ER P OST C OV ERS Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Deck 02-08-0044 Lower Post Covers Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 28 STE P 4 - P L AC E C L I M B ER HAND HO L D B RAC KE T ON TO D EC K Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Climber Handhold Bracket 02-08-0102 Deck Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 29 IF YOUR STRUCTURE INCLUDES THE ROOF OPTION SKIP TO PAGE 45 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 30 STE P 5 - I NSTA L L LE F T CL I M B E R H A ND H OL D AN D TO UC H MATH PANE L Climber Handhold Bracket Stud Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 31 STEP 6 - I N STA L L G E A R PANE L Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Gear Panel w/ Inserts 02-08-0046 Upper Post - 34.6” Long 02-08-0115 TouchMath Panel Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 32 STEP 7 - R I G H T C L I M B ER H AND H O L D AN D S L ID E H OOD Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Climber Handhold-ODD w/ Inserts 02-08-0045 Slide Hood 02-08-0002 Upper Post - 34.6” Long 02-08-0115 Gear Panel Climber Handhold Bracket Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 33 2. Insert Bolts(B,E), Lock Washers(C) and Flat Washers(D) through Vine Climber Bracket(A) and into inserts in Deck. See Figure 1. NOTE: Bolts(B) are longer than Bolts(E) Lightly tighten Bolts(B,E) until all Bolts(B,E) are inserted. 3. Tighten all Bolts(B,E). Threaded Inserts Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 34 3. Insert Bolt(F), Lock Washer(G) and Flat Washer(H) into hole in Vine Climber Extension Post(B) and into threaded insert in Vine Climber(A). Figure 2 Repeat for other Extension Post(B). See Figure 2. Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 35 1. Insert Bolt(A), Lock Washer(B) and Flat Washer(C) into hole in Deck Mounting Bracket and into threaded insert in Vine Climber. See Figure 1. Figure 1 2. Repeat for other side. 3. Tighten all Bolts(A). Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 36 Eliminate Extension Tube(C) if using 2-1/2” poured-in-place or rubber tile applications and bolt Slide Mounting Bracket(B) directly to Footer Plate(D). If installation requires concrete footers, attach In-ground Figure 2 Footers to FooterPlate(D). at this time. See In-ground Footer Page. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 37 1. Insert Bolt(A), Lock Washer(B) and Flat Washer(C) into hole in Slide and into threaded insert in Deck. Lightly tighten. See Figure 1. 2. Repeat for other side. 3. Tighten all Bolts(A). Slide Slide Deck Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 38 Deck. 4. Secure Bongos Mounting Bracket(A) to Deck using (4) Bolts(B), (4) Lock Washers(C) and (4) Flat Washers(D). NOTE: Lightly tighten bolts until all Bolts(B) are inserted, then securly tighten. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...

  • Page 39: Side View

    2. From underside of Bongos(A), insert Bolt(D), Flat Washer(E) through Bongos Support Bracket(B), into hole in Bongos(A) and secure from inside of Bongos(A) with Flat Washer(E) and Lock Nut(F). See Figure 1. SIDE VIEW Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 40 Bongos Mounting Bracket Shaft 2. Insert shaft of Bongos Support Bracket into Bracket Socket socket of Bongos Mounting Bracket and align holes. 3.Insert Bolt(A) downwward through both brackets and secure with Barrel Nut(B). Bongos Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 41 LEFT side of Gear Panel 4. Secure Rainwheel Bracket(A) to Deck using (4) Bolts(B), (4) Lock Washers(C) and (4) Flat Washers(D). NOTE: Lightly tighten bolts until all Bolts(B) are inserted, then securely tighten. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 42 Plastic Insert (B). Stud 4. Place base of Yellow Cap(D) onto threaded stud of Rainwheel Bracket and secure with Flat Washer(E) and Lock Nut (F). 5. Snap Yellow Cap(D) into position to cover hardware. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 43 M6 x 20mm(3/4”) BHCS Bolt 33-11-0707 M6 Flat Washer 33-11-0708 M8 Flat Washer 33-11-0300 M8 Lock Washer 33-11-0301 M8 x 30mm BHCS Bolt 33-11-0104 Figure 2 M8 Barrel Nut 33-11-0501 TouchMath Panel Figure 3 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 44 3. Place (3)Post Caps(A) on top of the (3) Upper Posts. Insert Bolts(B), into treaded insert on Posts and lightly tighten. See Figure 2. NOTE: Final tightening will occur in the next step. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 45 Slide Hood and Vine Climber Handhold. 6. Align Holes in 90 Degree Panel Connector(A) with threaded inserts in Slide Hood and Vine Climber Handhold. 7. Secure with (2) Bolts(B). TouchMath Panel 8. Tighten all Post Caps. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 46 M8 x 40mm(1-9/16”) BHCS Bolt 33-11-0106 M8 Lock Washer 33-11-0301 M8 Flat Washer 33-11-0300 M8 Barrel Nut 33-11-0501 Upright Post Cover Secure play structure to the ground BEFORE installing Footer Covers(A). See Footer Detail Page. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 47 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STRUCTURE WITH THE ROOF OPTION Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com...
  • Page 48 STE P 5 - I N STA LL L EFT C LI M B ER H AN DH OL D AN D TOUC HMATH PAN EL Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Climber Handhold-Odd 02-08-0004 TouchMath Panel 02-08-0013 Upper Post - 57.48” Long 02-08-0117 Climber Handhold Bracket Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 49 STEP 6 - I N STA L L G E A R PANE L Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Gear Panel 02-08-0046 Upper Post - 57.48” Long 02-08-0117 TouchMath Panel Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 50 STE P 7 - R I GHT C LI M B ER H AND H O LD AND SLI D E HO OD Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Climber Handhold w/ Inserts 02-08-0045 Slide Hood 02-08-0002 Upper Post - 57.48” Long 02-08-0117 Gear Panel Climber Handhold Bracket Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 51 Vine Climber Bracket(A) and into inserts in Deck. See Figure 1. NOTE: Bolts(B) are longer than Bolts(E). Lightly tighten bolts until all Bolts(B) are inserted. 3. Tighten all Bolts(B). Threaded Inserts Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 52 3. Insert Bolt(F), Lock Washer(G) and Flat Washer(H) into hole in Vine Climber Extension Post(B) and into threaded insert in Vine Climber(A). Figure 2 Repeat for other Extension Post(B). See Figure 2. Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 53 1. Insert Bolt(A), Lock Washer(B) and Flat Washer(C) into hole in Deck Mounting Bracket and into threaded insert in Vine Climber. See Figure 1. Figure 1 2. Repeat for other side. 3. Tighten all Bolts(A). Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 54 Slide Mounting Bracket(B) directly to Footer Plate(D). If installation requires concrete footers, attach In-ground Figure 2 Footers to FooterPlate(D). at this time. See In-ground Footer Page. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 55 1. Insert Bolt(A), Lock Washer(B) and Flat Washer(C) into hole in Slide and into threaded insert in Deck. Lightly tighten. See Figure 1. 2. Repeat for other side. 3. Tighten all Bolts(A). Slide Slide Deck Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 56 Deck. 4. Secure Bongos Mounting Bracket(A) to Deck using (4) Bolts(B), (4) Lock Washers(C) and (4) Flat Washers(D). NOTE: Lightly tighten bolts until all Bolts(B) are inserted, then securly tighten. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 57: Side View

    2. From underside of Bongos(A), insert Bolt(D), Flat Washer(E) through Bongos Support Bracket(B), into hole in Bongos(A) and secure from inside of Bongos(A) with Flat Washer(E) and Lock Nut(F). See Figure 1. SIDE VIEW Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 58 2. Insert shaft of Bongos Support Bracket into Bracket Socket socket of Bongos Mounting Bracket and align holes. 3.Insert Bolt(A) downwward through both brackets and secure with Barrel Nut(B). Bongos Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 59 LEFT side of Gear Panel 4. Secure Rainwheel Bracket(A) to Deck using (4) Bolts(B), (4) Lock Washers(C) and (4) Flat Washers(D). NOTE: Lightly tighten bolts until all Bolts(B) are inserted, then securely tighten. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 60 4. Place base of Yellow Cap(D) onto threaded stud of Rainwheel Bracket and secure with Flat Washer(E) and Lock Nut (F). 5. Snap Yellow Cap(D) into position to cover hardware. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 61 Slide Hood and Vine Climber Handhold. 6. Align Holes in 90 Degree Panel Connector(A) with threaded inserts in Slide Hood and Vine Climber Handhold. 7. Secure with (2) Bolts(B). Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 62 Parts List Letter Description Quantity Part Number Post Cover - 28.88” Long 02-08-0035 Post Cover - 21.38” Long 02-08-0034 Gear Slide Upper Panel Hood Post Left Vine Climber TouchMath Handhold Panel Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 63 Roof and into Upright. See Figure 1. 3. Secure Roof(A) to Uprights with (4) Self-tapping Screws(B). 1”(25mm) See Figure 1. Uprights 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for Upright remaining (3) Self-tapping Screws(B). Figure 1 Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 64 33-11-0106 M8 Lock Washer 33-11-0301 M8 Flat Washer 33-11-0300 M8 Barrel Nut 33-11-0501 Upright Post Cover Secure play structure to the ground BEFORE installing Footer Covers(A). See Footer Detail Page. Ul traPlay Play Systems 800.458.5872 • www.ultraplay.com ROOF OPTION INSTRUCTIONS...

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