• 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: •...
Use both to identify, inventory and best position instructions. the parts around the perimeter of the area. If you find damaged or parts missing, contact your SportsPlay Distributor BRACING – As the decks and kick plates are installed, be immediately.
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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 6...
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”...
as necessary to make the lines level. Repeat this for the Punch List remaining two posts. Step 1: Layout Step 3: Deck and Post Installation 1. Lay square deck on ground in the desired location and 1. Measure 36” plus the amount of safety surfacing you measure from all corners to insure there is adequate are planning on using (example: 36”...
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3. Now install the Tic Tac Toe per instructions page 31. Level and tighten. 4. Install the double wall slide per instructions page 25. Make sure water drains out of slide bedway and the slide guard is level, then tighten. 5.
• Use a marker to mark 22” from bottom of posts. Use Post Installation these marks so you can run a 4’ level across marks to make sure the tops of the posts are equal to each other. Footing size may vary due to local soil and weather conditions. If line marks are on bubble, then post tops should be on Base of footing MUST be below the frost line.
Deck and Pipe Clamp Installation Deck Clamp 903-002 Item Part # Part Description Quantity 105-025 Clamp half FRONT 105-026 Clamp half BACK 116-600 1/2” x 2 1/2” Button Head Bolt 196-550 Roll Pin 1/4” x 1 3/4” 236-601 3/8” T-Nut 196-555 Roll Pin 1/4”...
Deck Clamp Plan: IMPORTANT: Extra roll pins can be installed through certain high traffic clamp applications such as firepoles, roof clamps, The deck clamps connect to the main upright posts according handholds, etc. Finally smooth down any drill holes etc., with to the deck height(s) located on the Top Down View.
Pipe Clamp Plan: If the clamp is crooked to the pipe, and the pipe WILL NOT be able to enter the clamp. Sometimes, you can coax the clamp The pipe clamps connect to the main upright posts according to onto the pipe with a rubber hammer. If that will not work, take the height of the events found on the Top Down View.
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etc. Finally smooth down any drill holes etc., with steel wool or a file. SPECIFICATIONS: Event: Clamps shall be 606ITS aluminum fastener for 5” OD posts weighing 2.21 lbs. Paint shall be elecrtostatically applied oven cured powdercoat. Hardware: Stainless Steel tamper resistant MAINTENANCE: Touch up any marred paint surfaces.
Deck Plan: Paint: Oven cured plastisol The deck(s) connect to the main upright posts according to the Hardware: Stainless Steel tamper resistant specifications found on the Top Down View. INSTRUCTIONS: MAINTENANCE: There are two methods: Touch up any marred paint surfaces. Periodically check hardware for integrity and tightness.
Kick Plate Plan: Kick plates are installed to close the gaps created when decks rise in ‘staircase’ fashion. INSTRUCTIONS: • Kick plates are bolted to the FRONT of the higher deck and the BACK of the lower deck. • Bolt kick plate to both decks. •...
Transfer Station 902-258 Item Part # Part Description Quantity 905-704 Transfer stairs 905-715 Transfer deck 905-716 Transfer step 913-224 Plank leg 913-225 Pipe w/ hand holds 913-226 Support pipe 903-001 Pipe clamp 913-227 Hand rail left 913-228 Hand rail right 913-230 Inside leg 105-016...
Transfer Station Plan: 10. The bottom end of transfer step is blocked up vertically and horizontally on bubble. The transfer station connects to a deck side. Consult the Top 11. Determine on which side the step plank will be located Down View for proper placement of the event.
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by 2” button bolts, washers on both sides, and (4) lock nuts underneath. 23. Install (2) re-bars in the bottom holes of these pipes. 24. Install the assembly into the ground holes, so that the top of the 27” angle plate matches to the holes in side of the bottom of the transfer assembly, and so your ground holes are correct so that they are on bubble and in middle of their holes etc.
Bubble Panel Plan: Event: Bubble is constructed of clear lexan and is bolted to the panel with stainless steel hardware. Metal brackets are The Bubble Panel attaches above or below the deck to either powdercoated. the “deck side” or the outside of the posts with 4 post clamps. See the Top Down View for placement.
Store Panel 902-206 Item Part # Part Description Quantity 905-206 Store Panel 903-206 Panel Bracket 903-001 Pipe Clamp 316-501 5/16” Flat Washer 116-529 5/16” x 3/4” Button Head Bolt 216-512 5/16” x 1” Button Head Nut 126-706 3/8” x 1 3/4” Button Head Bolt 196-555 1/4”...
Store Panel Plan: Hardware: Stainless steel tamper resistant The Store Panel attaches above or below the deck to the “deck side” of the posts with 4 post clamps. See the Top Down View MAINTENANCE: for placement. Touch up any marred paint surfaces. INSTRUCTIONS: Periodically check hardware for integrity and tightness.
Guard Wall Plan: The 10 Rung Guard Wall attaches above the deck to the “deck side” of the posts with 4 post clamps. There is a mounting plate for the Steering Wheel that will be attached later. INSTRUCTIONS: • Install the wall on the “deck side” of the posts. •...
“U” Climber Plan: The U Climber attaches to the deck from an arch wall. INSTRUCTIONS: • Install the arch wall on the “deck side” of the posts with pole attachment stub facing outward. • Attach the U Climber to the arch wall. (See detail C) Be sure to maintain the same width between the top and bottom of the arch entry opening.
Tic Tac Toe Panel 902-121 Item Part # Part Description Quantity 903-121 Tic Tac Toe Panel 903-001 Post Clamp 196-807 3/8” x 3/8” Socket Set Screw 196-555 1/4” x 3/4” Roll Pin 236-601 3/8” T Nut 126-706 3/8” x 1 3/4” Button head bolt Page 36...
Tic Tac Toe Panel Plan: The Tic Tac Toe Panel attaches above or below the deck to the “deck side” of the posts with 4 post clamps. See 2d Top Down view for proper placement. INSTRUCTIONS: • Install the wall on the “deck side” of the posts •...
Guard Wall Plan: The 10 Rung Guard Wall attaches above the deck to the “deck side” of the posts with 4 post clamps. There is a mounting plate for the Steering Wheel that will be attached later. INSTRUCTIONS: • Install the wall on the “deck side” of the posts. •...
Steering Wheel Plan: The Steering Wheel attaches to the 10 Rung Guard Wall onto the welded bracket. INSTRUCTIONS: • Place the 1/2” lock nut INSIDE the wheel so as not to create a protrusion. • Place one washer between the bolt head and the plate •...
Double Wall Straight Slide Plan: SPECIFICATIONS: The Double Wall Straight Slide attaches to the deck by bolting Event: Double Wall Straight Slide is 3/8” wall, rotationally through the Z plate and the deck sidewall. See the Top Down molded, 24” wide slide bed with 6” high side rails. Metal View for placement.
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.
• 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 •...
Photo Appendix Explosion drawings are included throughout the instructions. Photographs have been included for those who prefer them. 1. Mark post hole positions 2. Install post 3. Install deck 4. Install deck clamp 5. Install pipe clamp 6. Install panel (slide guard/arch wall/etc.) to pipe clamp 7.
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Maintenance Checklist LOCATION______________________ INSPECTOR_____________________ DATE___________________________ INSTRUCTIONS: All playground components are listed below. Check monthly. Train personnel (through study of CPSC Guidelines and ASTM standards) to be alert to playground hazards and report them promptly. Avoid use of hazardous equipment until repaired. Check in equipment column means satisfactory.
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