Summary of Contents for Backyard Discovery GRAND TOWERS
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GRAND TOWERS WOODEN PLAY SET MODEL: #1601017 Backyard Discovery 3305 Airport Drive Pittsburg, KS 66762 1-800-856-4445 • Owner's Manual • Frequently Asked Questions • Assembly Instructions • Warranty Information Register your new swing set on-line @ www.backyarddiscovery.com (you will also find any updates on...
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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 ¡LLÁMENOS ANTES DE REGRESAR A LA TIENDA! La tienda donde realizó...
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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.
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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.
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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" (304mm) to 9"...
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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.
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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. SECTION 4 OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK X3.1 Select Protective Surfacing—One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment.
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5. How often should the playset be stained? Backyard Discovery recommends the playset be stained once each year. A water or oil based stain can be used at the customer’s discretion. 6. Why does it seem that my swing set is developing cracks? Wood is a natural material;...
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Tools Required for Installation: (These are the tools that are generally required for assembly of our outdoor products. These tools are not included with the outdoor product purchase.) (Square) (Level 24") (Open End Wrenches 1/2") (Tape Measure) (3/16" , 5/16", 1/8" & 3/8" Drill Bits) (Phillips Screw Driver) (Claw Hammer) (Rubber Mallet - Optional)
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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. 38'-6" [11.7 m] 26'-6" [8.1 m] 25'-5 1/2"...
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Parts Identification Wood Components (NOT TO SCALE) A50 - SWING BEAM - W102416 3 3/8"x5 1/4"x89 1/2" (86x134x2274) B1 - POST - W4L06358 3"x3"x84" (76x76x2135) B2 - POST - W4L06370 3"x3"x84" (76x76x2135) B3 - POST - W4L06493 3"x3"x84" (76x76x2135) B4 - POST - W4L06500 3"x3"x84"...
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Parts Identification Accessories (NOT TO SCALE) FA - QUICK LINK - A100069 DW - SLIDE SUPPORT TUBE 21.34x505 - A100034 21.34 OD x 2.77 W x 505 DR - SLIDE RAIL 10' BOTTOM LEFT GREEN - A100030 DT - SLIDE RAIL 10' TOP LEFT GREEN - A100032 GD - L BRACKET 66x66x127 - A100140 DS - SLIDE RAIL 10' BOTTOM RIGHT GREEN - A100031 FX - HAND GRIP METAL GREEN 381 c/c - A100118...
DS - SLIDE RAIL 10' BOTTOM RIGHT GREEN - A100031 TR - SLIDE RAIL 10' TOP RIGHT GREEN - A100033 DT - SLIDE RAIL 10' TOP LEFT GREEN - A100032 DR - SLIDE RAIL 10' BOTTOM LEFT GREEN - A100030 10 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY STEP 2 BOLT WH...
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DW - SLIDE SUPPORT TUBE 21.34x505 - A100034 21.34 OD x 2.77 W x 505 10 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY STEP 3 PLACE (1) SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY ON A FLAT SURFACE AND BEGIN INSERTING SLIDE BED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDE RAIL (FIG. 1). 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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10 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY STEP 4 ONCE THE SLIDE BED, SUPPORT TUBES, AND SUPPORT BOARD ARE COMPLETELY IN THE CAVITY AND SUPPORT POCKET, SECURE USING 2-1/2" SCREWS AT EACH OF THE PILOT HOLE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN. REPEAT PROCESS FOR OPPOSITE SLIDE RAIL. SCREW PFH (38) SCREW PFH 8x3...
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- GREEN HC ROCK #2 - A6P00037 - GREEN HC ROCK #1 - A6P00036 STEP 21 BOLT PTH (22) 1/4x3/4 WASHER (22) LOCK INT 8x15 (22) T-NUT 1/4 T-NUT 1/4 (22 PLCS) WASHER LOCK INT 8x15 (22 PLCS) GREEN HC ROCK #1 BOLT PTH 1/4x3/4 (22 PLCS) GREEN HC ROCK #2...
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FX - HAND GRIP METAL GREEN 381 c/c - A100118 STEP 22 LAG SCREW WH 5/16x1 1/2 T-NUT 5/16 T-NUT 5/16 (2 PLCS) BOLT WH 5/16x1/2 BOLT WH (2 PLCS) 5/16x1/2 LAG SCREW WH 5/16x1 1/2 (2 PLCS) HAND GRIP METAL GREEN 381 c/c (2 PLCS)
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SQ - "A" REVISION TAG - A100314 STEP 23 SCREW PWH 8x5/8 "A" REVISION TAG (1 PLC) SCREW PWH 8x5/8 (2 PLCS)
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KC - METAL GROUND STAKE BROWN - A100178 STEP 73 NOTE: BOLT WH NUT BARREL WASHER 1/4x1/2 FAILURE TO USE GROUND STAKES CAN VOID WH 1/4x7/8 FLAT 9x18 WARRANTY & CAUSE INJURY! NUT BARREL BOLT WH WASHER WH 1/4x5/8 1/4x1 LOCK EXT 8x15 NUT BARREL WH 1/4x7/8...
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FINAL STEP DOUBLE CHECK EVERY BOLT, SCREW & NUT FOR TIGHTNESS. MAKE SURE EVERY BOARD IS SECURE AND MAKE SURE THE PLAYSET IS LEVEL. ENJOY YOUR NEW PLAYSET! (1) SPIRAL SLIDE ASSEMBLY BOLT WH 5/16x1 STEP 74 (8 PLCS) BOLT WH 5/16x1 3/4 T-NUT 5/16 NUT BARREL...
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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.