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Rainbow Funhouse Assembly, Use And Service Manual

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Funhouse
Contains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions
5-70-0174
Rev 2 - 05.04.09
NOTICE: This residential play structure is intended for use by
children ages 3-11.
WARNING: This owner's manual contains important information about how to assemble, locate, use,
and maintain this playground equipment. Read this manual before you start assembly. Follow all
instructions. Be sure to educate all children who use this playground and all adult supervisors about
the rules for safe use that are contained in this manual.
Keep this Owner's Manual for future reference and to remind you of how to safely use and maintain this equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
COPYRIGHT 2009 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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  • Page 1 Keep this Owner's Manual for future reference and to remind you of how to safely use and maintain this equipment. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2009 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 2 NOTICE..IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE DAMAGED PARTS, OR ARE HAVING TROUBLE ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT 1-888-201-1570 E-Mail: customerservice@rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com Website: www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 5pm cst...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWNER'S MANUAL Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Thank you for choosing Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. For you and your children's safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before you start building your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground. Familiarize yourself with all hardware and parts to help with building your playground.

  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Play

    Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, and Hemlock. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. uses these woods in varying degrees and reserves the right to alter its specifications. This high-quality whitewood lumber is third-party inspected for sustainability by...

  • Page 5: Choosing Location Of Play System

    Choosing a location for your play system When selecting your play site, always keep the child's safety in mind. Here are some recommendations that should help you achieve a safe play area. 1. The play system should be located on solid level ground free of objects that could cause injury such as, but not limited to, tree stumps, roots, and large rocks.

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    3. DO NOT allow children to play on the play system until it is completely assembled in a proper location. 4. DO NOT allow children in the area while you are assembling your play system. Many of the Rainbow Playgrounds America Inc. components are very heavy and could seriously injure a child.

  • Page 7: Helpful Tips

    8. Check the C-Links on the chain to ensure they are securely closed. Tighten with a crescent wrench as needed. 9. On a yearly basis, we recommend that you coat your play system with a sealant or preservative. You may also want to spot sand areas before sealing.

  • Page 8: Commonly Asked Questions

    If play surfaces or play items become overly sticky with pitch use rubbing alcohol to safely remove. Question: What accessories may be added or what modifications can be made to my Rainbow Playgrounds America set? Answer: Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. play sets are complete kits and are not modular.

  • Page 9: Wood Legend

    Wood Legend 4 x 4 = 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" *PICTURE NOT SHOWN: 4 x 6 = 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"...

  • Page 10: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2@ 1 x 4 x 45 1/4" Short Deck Board 4@ 1 x 4 x 52" Deck Board 13@ 1 x 4 x 27 1/2" Rail Upright 2@ 1 x 4 x 38 1/2" Fan Horizontal 2@ 1 x 4 x 16 3/4" Fan Vertical 4@ 1 x 4 x 11"...
  • Page 11 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1@ 2 x 6 x 93" Ground Runner 4@ 2 x 6 x 52" Main Beam 5@ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 Hole Facia 2@ 2 x 6 x 52" Arched Facia 1@ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 Hole Facia w/R H 2@ 2 x 6 x 50"...
  • Page 12 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1@ 3 1/4" PC Pipe - Yellow 1@ Plaque 4@ Safety Handle - Yellow 8@ 90 Bracket - Brown 4@ RW/Ladder Bracket - 12@ Rock Brown 6@ Rebar Stake 1@ Ship's Wheel w/Cap 1@ Telescope 12@ Bolt Cup 2@ Swing Beam Support 1@ Swing Beam Plate - Brown...
  • Page 13 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6@ Spring Clip 4@ Pear-shaped 6@ Wide-jaw C-Link C-Link 1@ Half Bucket Swing 2@ Swing Seat - Blue Designed for ages 3-5 2@ Trapeze Chain 6@ Swing Hanger 6@ Swing Chain Parts Not Shown 1@ Trapeze Bar - Yellow 1@ Double Wall Wave Slide 2@ Trapeze Ring - Yellow...

  • Page 16: Hardware

    HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY H155 H152 H158 H164 H163 H170 H192 H108 H116 *NOTE: Hardware is drawn to actual size except for H139 and H140 on page 16.
  • Page 17 HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY *NOTE: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. H140 H139 H135 H124 H129 H131 H126...

  • Page 18: Tools Required For Assembly

    Funhouse Hardware List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION BAG/QTY Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0506 @2, 5-46-0514 @80 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @23, 5-46-0514 @6 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0506 @4, 5-46-0514 @2 SAE Washer 1/4" 5-46-0514 @28 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0410 @4, 5-46-0506 @20, 5-46-0514 @10 Standard Nut 3/8"...

  • Page 19: Instructions

    Step 1 Upright Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Do not tighten hardware in #1 at this time. 1. Lay Corner Uprights (76) on the ground. Attach Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) to Corner Uprights (76) using 3/8"...
  • Page 20 Step 2 Upright Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Holes in 4 Hole Facias (50) must be offset (as shown in Detail A). 1. Stand up assemblies from Step 1 and attach 4 Hole Facias (50) to Corner Uprights (75) (76) using 5/16"...
  • Page 21 Step 3 Facia and Deck Support Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Check measurements and ensure Uprights are level and square before continuing with assembly of the play system. 1. Attach Arched Facias (51) to Corner Uprights (75) (76) using 5/16" Hardware (H108) and 1/4" Hardware (H1).
  • Page 22 Step 4a Picnic Table Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Refer to pages 13 and 14 for correct orientation of picnic table. 1. Measure up 11 3/4" and 24 1/4" on Corner Uprights (75) (76) and attach 2 Hole Facias (28) 11 3/4" up using 5/16"...
  • Page 23 Step 5 Deck Assembly 1. Center and evenly space Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) between Uprights and attach Deck Boards to Main Beams (49) using #8 Hardware (H152). *NOTE: Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) must be evenly spaced, and gaps between boards must not exceed 3/16".
  • Page 24 Step 6 Angled Brace Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Angled Braces (78) to Corner Uprights (75) (76) using 5/16" Hardware (H108) and 1/4" Hardware (H1). The tops of the Angled Braces (78) should be touching the bottom of the Deck Boards.
  • Page 25 Step 7 Facia Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach 4 Hole Facia (50) and Main Beams (49) to Corner Uprights (75) (76) using 5/16" Hardware (H108) and 1/4" Hardware (H1). The tops of the Facias (50) and Main Beams (49) should be flush with the tops of the Deck Boards.
  • Page 26 Step 8 Bracket Installation 1. Attach 90 Bracket (N8) to Deck Runner (35) and Main Beams (49) on both ends of the Deck Runner (35) using #14 Hardware (H164) (as shown in Detail A). H164 H164 DETAIL A *NOTE: This view is from the under-side of the deck.
  • Page 27 Step 9 Ladder Assembly 1. Place Left Ladder Leg (54) and Right Ladder Leg (55) on a flat surface with the notches facing up. Insert 3/8" Hardware (H34) into holes in Ladder Legs, using a hammer if needed (as shown in Inset A).
  • Page 28 Step 10 Ladder Installation 1. Position Ladder Assembly against Main Beam (49). Ladder should be centered horizontally on the Main Beam (49) and 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) should be centered vertically on the Facia. *NOTE: Pre-drill holes for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 2.
  • Page 29 Step 11 Rail Uprights Installation 1. Place Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) on the ground and use a hammer to pound 1/4" T-Nuts (H32) into the Uprights (as shown in Detail A). 2. In the locations shown, place Rail Uprights (25) and Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27), with the T-Nuts towards the inside of the set, and attach to Arched Facias (51), 4 Hole Facia with Rope Hole (52), and Corner Facias (29) using #8 Hardware (H155).
  • Page 30 Step 12 Rail Uprights Installation 1. Attach Safety Handles (N5) to Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) using 1/4" Hardware (H192). *NOTE: Pre-drill holes for #14 Hardware (H163) (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. *NOTE: Position 90 Brackets so that the hardware does not hit the gaps between Deck Boards.
  • Page 31 Step 13 Rockwall Assembly 1. Lay 2 Hole Rockwall Boards (14) (16), 4 Hole Rockwall Boards (13), and Rockwall Legs (34) on a flat, hard surface. Use a hammer to pound in 1/4" Hardware (H32) and 3/8" Hardware (H34) (as shown in Inset A).
  • Page 32 Step 13 Rockwall Assembly H170 INSET B TOP ROCKWALL BOARDS WILL BE INSET A INSTALLED LATER H152 H152 H124 11" 5/16" 33 7/8" 1/2" DETAIL A 5/16"...
  • Page 33 Step 14 Rockwall Assembly 1. Center assembled Rockwall against 4 Hole Facia (50). The bottom edge of 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) should be approximately flush with the bottom edge of the 4 Hole Facia (50). *NOTE: Pre-drill holes for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 2.
  • Page 34 Step 15 Swing Beam Assembly 1. Attach Swing Hangers (N26) to Swing Beam (81) using Bolt Cups (N29) and 3/8" Hardware (H135) (H3) (H11) (H24) (H28). *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware in Support Plates (N11) at this time. 2. Attach Support Plates (N11) to the Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H129) (H3) (H11) (H30).
  • Page 35 Step 16 Swing Beam Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Ground Runner (48) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). The bottom of the Ground Runner (48) should be flush with the bottoms of the Swing Beam Support Legs (79) and the spacing between the Support Legs should be between 3 1/4"...
  • Page 36 Step 17 Swing Assembly 1. Open C-Links (N30) and Pear Links (N31). *NOTE: When closing C-Links & Pear Links, securely tighten using a crescent wrench. 2. Attach two Swing Chains (N13) to each Swing Seat (N15) and Half Bucket Swing (N17) using Pear Links (N31) for the Swing Seat (N15) and C-Links (N30) for the Half Bucket Swing (N17) (as shown in Inset A).
  • Page 37 Step 18 Swing Beam Assembly 1. Place Swing Beam Plate (N10) on top of Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) and attach through the two outside holes using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H50) (H3) (H11) (H17). *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware at this time. 2.
  • Page 38 Step 19 Rockwall Rope Installation 1. Insert Rope (N1) into hole in 4 Hole Facia with Rope Hole (52) and tie a double knot on the back side of the board. Tie three single knots evenly spaced along the remaining Rope. Insert end of Rope (N1) into hole in Rockwall Board (15) and tie a double knot on the back side of the Rockwall.
  • Page 39 Step 20 Slide Installation *NOTE: Predrill holes for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 1. Center Slide (N24) in the opening and attach to Facia using 1/4" Hardware (H7) and #14 Hardware (H164). H164...
  • Page 40 Step 21 Ship's Wheel & Telescope Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Ship's Wheel (N20) to Swing Beam (81) using Hardware found in Ship's Wheel bag. Snap Ship's Wheel Cover (N20) into the center of Ship's Wheel. *NOTE: Do not over-tighten Ship's Wheel, or it will not rotate freely.
  • Page 41 Step 22 Roof Assembly *NOTE: Roof can be installed so that the peak is on Side A or Side B. See the front cover of the manual for examples of both installations. The assembly steps in this manual show the peak installed on Side A. To install Roof with the peak on Side B, use other set of holes in the top of the Corner Uprights (75)(76).
  • Page 42 Step 23 Roof Assembly 1. Lay first Roof Assembly down against Arched Facias (51). 2. Attach second set of Roof Supports (57) (58) to Corner Uprights (75) (76) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H30) (H131). *NOTE: Tighten Hardware in Roof Supports until the Roof Supports can barely move. 3.
  • Page 43 Step 24 Fan Assembly *NOTE: Over-tightening the screws on the fan may cause the wood to split. 1. Lay the Fan Center (60) on a flat surface. Center the Fan Horizontal (7) and the Fan Vertical (8) (using the measurements provided in the diagram below) on the back side of the Fan Center (60) and attach using #8 Hardware (H152).
  • Page 44 Step 25 Stake Installation *WARNING: BEFORE ANCHORING PLAYSET, ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED. *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Drive Stakes (N28) into the ground (in locations shown) and attach to Corner Uprights and Swing Beam Support Legs using 1/4"...

  • Page 45: Warranty Procedure

    WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: The wooden components in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground will have imperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes and knots, are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. These imperfections that are not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty.
  • Page 46 ONE YEAR from the date of purchase. For purposes of any warranty offered by Rainbow Playgrounds America, the following are not considered defects in materials and workmanship if they do not affect the functionality of the component or system: (1) cracks in plastic components;...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING PURPOSES AND TO VERIFY ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP OF YOUR PLAY SET. IMPORTANT: The wooden vcomponents in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground will have imperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes, and knots are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment.
  • Page 48 If you would like to order replacement parts, please contact Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. at: 1-888-201-1570 or Email us at: customerservice@rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com Place Stamp Here Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. 500 Rainbow Parkway Brookings, SD 57006...

  • Page 49: Registration Card

    RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD Thank You... for purchasing your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc play set. Complete the form and mail it to us or register online to validate your warranty. 1. Name________________________ Address______________________________________ City____________________ State______ Zip_________ Phone (____)______________ 2.

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