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Appropriate impact attenuating safety surfacing material is required under and around all play structures and must be maintained. If you have any questions during assembly, please contact your Playcraft Representative or: PlayCraft Systems...
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS R3.5 – 02 PLEASE NOTE: The pages enclosed in this section are the construction drawings for the specific job listed. WARNING: Read all instructions thoroughly before installation. Improperly assembled playground equipment can present a serious safety hazard. Appropriate impact attenuating safety surfacing material is required under and around all play structures and must be maintained.
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Installation Manual. Refer to Section R3.5 - 04 for safe playground layout as well as the top view(s) and/or site plan included with your purchase for accurate information on equipment layout. Confirm that the equipment you purchased and its use zones will fit in your site.
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For replacement or additional warning labels, please contact customer service at 1-800-333-8519. (Refer to Sections R3.5 – 07.2 & 07.3 for label type and correct placement) WARNING: Never install play equipment over concrete, asphalt, or bare ground. Always use a resilient impact attenuating safety surfacing material.
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BELT SWINGS to the ASTM F 1487, Section 9.4) Please refer to the ASTM guidelines for additional (To-Fro Swings) information on swings. R3.5 - 04.1.3 TIRE SWINGS (Rotating Swings) Figure 4.2 The minimum use zone for rotating swings is Figure 4.2...
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Loose Fill Materials: Bark nuggets, Wood Mulch, Wood Chips, Pea Gravel and Sand. For the Loose Fill Materials listed, Playcraft recommends a minimum uncompressed depth of 12 in. (9 in. compacted) for equipment with fall heights up to 72 in.
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POSTS & HARDWARE R3.5 – 05 For Customer Service Call 7/2/2018 www.playcraftsystems.com 800.333.8519 (U.S.A.) or 541.955.9199 (International)
IMPORTANT: The footing depth for support posts and other equipment must be adjusted to compensate for the depth/thickness requirements of the selected impact attenuating safety surfacing. (i.e. wood chips vs. rubber matting). R3.5 - 06.1 IMPORTANT ITEMS Use more concrete as required for supporting activities with movement such as the Track Rides, Traverses, Chinning Bars and Swings.
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In order to properly install the support posts on your play structure, refer to the Site Safety Recommendations in section R3.5 – 04 as well as the Top View and/or Site Plan drawings found in the Construction Drawings Step 1 section R3.5 - 02.
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GENERAL SAFETY & WARNING LABELS R3.5 - 07 R3.5 - 07.1 CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY On-site adult supervision recommended while children are at play. Warn children not to climb or walk on top of playground equipment (framework) not intended for such use.
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GENERAL SAFETY & WARNING LABELS R3.5 – 07 R3.5 - 07.4 PROPOSITION 65 LABEL ATTACHMENT Some equipment may or may not contain materials that require labeling under California Proposition 65. To eliminate confusion all California customers will receive the labels shown.
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2 grease fittings to allow lubrication with a standard grease gun. Make sure warning labels are legible and in a conspicuous location. For further information or questions about maintenance or for replacement parts, please contact your Playcraft representative or Playcraft Systems customer service at 1-800-333-8519.
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