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• Pencils and markers Tool and Material Checklist • String line • Bar clamp 4’ • To dig holes, the best method is a tractor with an auger. • Sometimes bracing material is helpful (2” x 4” x 6’ Use a 12” auger bit. No matter what you use, there will studs with sturdy lag bolt/nut combinations) be a considerable amount of hand digging as well •...
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OF YOUR PLAYGROUND, PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS All SportsPlay Equipment play events have been engineered to THOROUGHLY. meet all applicable safety guidelines, but if installed improperly, these problems may occur: SITE REQUIREMENTS: •...
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Consult the instruction booklet for post and deck installation the parts around the perimeter of the area. If you find damaged instructions. or parts missing, contact your SportsPlay Distributor immediately. BRACING – As the decks and kick plates are installed, be sure to level the posts and place braces in the holes to keep INSTRUCTIONS –...
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MAINTENANCE - Consult your instruction booklet for the maintenance checklist. Schedule and complete periodic maintenance checks of the entire playground. If any hardware is worn, or any item missing or broken, close the playground and contact your SportsPlay distributor for replacement parts. Page 8...
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Safety Surfacing/Fall Heights 1. 12” below existing grade 2. 6” below and 6” above existing grade You must consider the type of safety surfacing you will use 3. 12” above existing grade before beginning the installation process. There are two general types, organic/loose fill or synthetic unitary.
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Safety Surfacing Chart Chart taken from The Handbook for Public Playground Safety written by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Table – Critical heights (in feet) of Tested Materials (CPSC) page 5 (www.cpsc.gov). Material Uncompressed Compressed Depths Depths 6” 9” 12”...
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on the other three posts at the same distance. Now use Punch List a four-foot level across to each line, raising or lowering as necessary to make the lines level. Repeat this for the Step 1: Layout remaining two posts. 1.
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Step 4 – Component Installation 1. Begin installing the components by working from the lowest deck around to the highest deck. Install the components in either a clockwise or counter clockwise rotation. Step 5: Concrete 1. Once all components and posts are tight and level, you may concrete.
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Net Bar 2 3/8” x 5’ 12 ga Hardware Bag 196-802 ½” x ½” Socket Set Screw 585-901 S-Hook 416-400 ¼” Socket Key 805-535 Warning Label 805-534 SportsPlay Label Maintenance Checklist 1 CTN 1 BDL 2 TOTAL PCS WEIGHT 110# CLASS 70...
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511-103 Boarding Net Page 2 of 2 rev: 05/25/2005 Please retain these instructions in your files. It contains Concrete Footing/Suggested Bracing: important replacement parts information. All equipment should be installed in accordance with these instructions. It is important to use and maintain all public playground equipment properly.
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511-103 Boarding Net Page 3 of 3 rev: 05/25/2005 Use Area & Footing Layout: unit has been plumbed and leveled. After assembly is complete, ANY ENDS OF BOLTS PRODRUDING BEYOND NUTS SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND/OR PEENED OVER TO REMOVE ANY SHARP EDGES. Go over entire unit to file smooth any sharp edges or projections that may have been caused by rough handling in shipping or installation.
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511-103 Boarding Net Page 4 of 4 rev: 05/25/2005 4. Assemble Net (103-141) to Net Bar Assembly with S- Hooks (585-901) per Details C and D found on page 1. Make sure ends of S-Hooks are closed. 5. Stand upright & brace in footing holes. Attach braces to legs to hold proper height of top bar at 8’.
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Public Playground Safety”. You can receive your free copy by calling 1-301-504-7908. PACKING LIST HARDWARE BAG 1 PIPE 513-617 - 805-532 Warning Label - 805-534 Sportsplay Label - Maintenance Checklist 1 PIPE 1 TOTAL PC WT 80# CLASS 70...
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511-113 Vault Bar Page 2 of 2 Rev 8/5/08 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS Use/Fall Zones should extend a minimum of 6 Feet in All Directions from the Perimeter of the Equipment Ground Space. This are should be covered with the required amount of Resilient Safety Surfacing Material.
511-113 Vault Bar Page 3 of 3 Rev 8/5/08 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Only hand-tighten nuts & bolts on initial assembly. Final tightening should be done EVENLY after final assembly when unit has been plumbed & leveled. After assembly is complete, ANY ENDS OF BOLTS PROTRUDING BEYOND NUTS SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND/OR PEENED OVER TO REMOVE ANY SHARP EDGES.
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511-105 Pole Climb 2 of 2 Page Rev 04/04/03 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS STATIONARY & PORTABLE EQUIPMENT – USE/FALL ZONES SHOULD EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUND SPACE. THIS AREA SHOULD BE COVERED WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF RESILIENT SAFETY SURFACING MATERIAL.
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511-105 Pole Climb 3 of 3 Page Rev 04/04/03 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
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1 583-522 End Fitting 805-532 Warning Label 1 WF 1 513-619 Post 2 7/8” OD x 11’ Lg 805-534 SportsPlay Label 2 PIPE 2 503-622 Leg 2 3/8” OD x 9’ Long Maintenance Checklist 1 CTN 2 WF 3 PIPE...
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511-119 Swing Bars 2 of 2 Page Rev 04/07/03 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS STATIONARY & PORTABLE EQUIPMENT – USE/FALL ZONES SHOULD EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUND SPACE. THIS AREA SHOULD BE COVERED WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF RESILIENT SAFETY SURFACING MATERIAL.
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511-119 Swing Bars 3 of 3 Page Rev 04/07/03 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
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¼” Socket Key 2 PIPE - 2 103-669 Pole - 805-532 Warning Label 1 BDL 1 503-210 Turning Bar - 805-534 SportsPlay Label 1 503-211 Turning Bar - Maintenance Checklist 1 503-203 Turning Bar 1 BDL 6 503-203 Turning Bar 1 CTN...
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511-102 Stall Bar Fence Page 2 Rev 0 /21/2008 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS Use/Fall Zones should extend a minimum of 6 Feet in All Directions from the Perimeter of the Equipment Ground Space. This are should be covered with the required amount of Resilient Safety Surfacing Material.
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511-102 Stall Bar Fence Page 3 Rev 08/21/2008 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
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¼” Socket Key 1 BDL 503-612 Post 1 7/8” OD x 8’ LG 805-532 Warning Label 1 WF 503-317 Ladder 805-534 SportsPlay Label 1 WF 503-318 Ladder Maintenance Checklist 1 CTN 1 BDL 2 WF 4 TOTAL PCS WT 110#...
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501-410 JR. HORIZONTAL LADDER Page Rev 07/29/08 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS Stationary & Portable equipment – Use/Fall zones should extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment ground space. This area should be covered with the required amount of resilient safety surfacing material.
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501-410 JR. HORIZONTAL LADDER Page Rev 07/29/08 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
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501-410 JR. HORIZONTAL LADDER Page Rev 07/29/08 STEP #5: Attach Warning Label and Manufacturer’s Identification Label to a clean surface. The Labels should be attached in a location where they are clearly visible and legible and away from normal hand and foot placement areas. Labels must be replaced if they become illegible, destroyed or removed.
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511-107 Balance Beam 2 of 2 Page Rev 04/04/03 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS STATIONARY & PORTABLE EQUIPMENT – USE/FALL ZONES SHOULD EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUND SPACE. THIS AREA SHOULD BE COVERED WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF RESILIENT SAFETY SURFACING MATERIAL.
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511-107 Balance Beam 3 of 3 Page Rev 04/04/03 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
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THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, INCLUDE “A HANDBOOK FOR PUBLIC PLAYGROUND SAFETY.” YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY BY CALLING 1-301-504-7908. 12’ PACKING LIST HARDWARE BAG 2 PIPE 503-611 Turning Bar 805-532 Warning Label 805-534 SportsPlay Label Maintenance Checklist 2 PIPE 2 TOTAL PCS WT 76# CLASS 70...
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511-108 Parallel Bars 2 of 2 Page Rev 06/10/03 GENERAL USE/FALL ZONE & FOOTING RECOMMENDATIONS STATIONARY & PORTABLE EQUIPMENT – USE/FALL ZONES SHOULD EXTEND A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUND SPACE. THIS AREA SHOULD BE COVERED WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF RESILIENT SAFETY SURFACING MATERIAL.
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511-108 Parallel Bars 3 of 3 Page Rev 06/10/03 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: Check all the parts and hardware with the packing list to be sure you have received everything needed to assemble this product. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH NOTIFICATION OF ANY MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. Contact must be made within ten days of receipt of your order.
Install them where they will not be disturbed during play. Inspect labels regularly. If torn, disfigured, damaged or faded, contact your SportsPlay distributor for replacement labels. Top of Surfacing Label Install one to each upright post at the level you have determined will be your “Top of Surfacing”...
Problem: There is interference between a vertical portion of Trouble Shooting one component and another vertical portion of another component going into the opposite direction. (For instance, in Problem: Incorrect sized hole or no hole where there is the case of a tunnel or bubble window that has a vertical spacer supposed to be one.
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• Roll pins; make sure they are flush and to not stick out. Safety Checklist • Clamps, when aluminum is hammered, it can cause a rough area. De-burr if necessary. Carefully go over each post, deck and component with bare •...
Appendix C PLAYGROUND SAFETY CHECKLIST SITE: ________________________________________ DATE: ___________________ WORK AREA: _________________________________ INSPECTOR: _____________ N/A S LOCATION/COMMENT ___ ___ All playground equipment securely ___ ___________________ anchored ___ ___ Equipment anchored in concrete: concrete ___ ___________________ not raised above ground level ___ ___ Playground equipment using chains: ___ ___________________ chain links not worn more than 50%...
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Notification for action: Grounds Maintenance __________________ ___________ Building Maintenance __________________ ___________ Security __________________ ___________...
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Daily Playground Inspection Checklist Date of Inspection ___________________ Inspected by:_________________________________ Area Inspected ____________________________________________________________________ Playground Surfaces Comments Surface materials appropriate? Surface thickness correct? (12”) Does it extend 6 feet in all directions? For swings, does it extend twice the height of the suspending bar in back and front? Any holes or gaps that need filling in? Other? Hardware...
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Daily Playground Inspection Checklist Equipment Comments Do elevated surfaces (platforms, ramps) have guardrails? Is equipment properly anchored? Is there at least 9 ft. between play structures > 30” high? Are spaces that could trap children (i.e., in guardrails/ladder rungs), < 3.5” or > 9”? Any splintering on wood? Any sharp points or edges on equipment? Is equipment in good overall condition?
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