Summary of Contents for Rainbow Play Systems Commercial Design C
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Keep this Manual for future reference and to remind you of how to safely use and maintain this equipment. RAINBOW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT. COPYRIGHT 2019 RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Welcome to RAINBOW IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION! Welcome to our ready-to-build commercial play structures. Ease of assembly has been pre-engineered into our product. We provide step-by-step installation and maintenance instructions so more time can be spent playing! Purchaser and Contractor: Reading this entire manual will help to ensure the safety of the children who will be playing on the equipment after installation of the structure has been completed.
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Critical Height Value for the surfacing material. The Critical Height rating should be at least the height of the highest designated play surface on the equipment. The Rainbow Play Systems Commercial Play Structures have a Critical Fall Height of 6'.
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PLAY STRUCTURE USE ZONES min. min. min. min. min. min. 42 1/2' min. min. min. min. min. Design C No-encroachment zone...
Assembly safety 1. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying wood chips when drilling or cutting. 2. Verify that all bolts and screws are secured tightly and all acorn nuts are snug (acorn nuts should be tightened to 5 foot pounds of torque). 3.
Maintenance of Your Play Structure Rainbow Play Systems recommends owners and maintenance managers obtain the most recent copy of the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recommendations provided in this guidebook will help to ensure greater playground safety.
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Information Signage and Labels *NOTE: The provided informational plaques should be installed on your play structure according to installation instructions provided later in this manual. *NOTE: Informational plaques must be replaced if they become worn and unable to be clearly read.
WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.6 Helpful Installation Hints *NOTE: Refer to these assembly tips throughout the entire installation process.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Carpenters Square Claw Hammer Carpenters Level Wood Clamp 7/16" Deep Well Socket Standard or Cordless Drill 1/2" Deep Well Socket w/ #2 & #3 Phillips Bits 9/16" Deep Well Socket Electric Impact Gun or 1/4" & 3/8" Ratchet 3/4"...
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*NOTE: Thread length may vary from what is pictured.
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*NOTE: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. H121 H120 H119 H116 H115 H104...
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*NOTE: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. H164 H157 H166 H174 H185 H171 H132 H154 H155...
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Commercial Design A Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0794 Flat Washer 3/8" 201/2 5-46-0794/5-46-0239 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0794 Flat Washer 3/4" 5-46-0794 Lock Washer 1/2" 5-46-0794 Standard Nut 1/2" 5-46-0794 Acorn Nut 1/2" 5-46-0794 Carriage Bolt 1/2"...
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Commercial Design A Parts List 4732 9 @ 2 x 6 x 60 5/8" 6 HOLE FACIA (1-04-0732) 4811 1 @ 2 x 6 x 89 1/4" 8 HOLE FACIA (1-04-0811) 4846 1 @ 2 x 6 x 25 1/4" ADA STEP FACIA (1-04-0846) 4847 6138 2 @ 4 x 4 x 25"...
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Commercial Pod B Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0795 Flat Washer 3/8" 2/130 5-46-0239/5-46-0795 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0795 Flat Washer 3/4" 5-46-0795 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0795 Lock Washer 1/2" 5-46-0795 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0795 Standard Nut 1/2"...
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Commercial Pod B Parts List 4696 2 @ 2 x 6 x 25" MONKEY BAR ENTRAPMENT BOARD (1-04-0696) 4721 6001 2 @ 4 x 4 x 19" LEFT SLIM BRACKET 1 @ 2 x 6 x 60 5/8" 4 HOLE FACIA (1-04-0721) (1-06-0001) 6002 4730...
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Commercial Pod B Parts List 6802 4 @ 4 x 4 x 124" 48" DH CORNER UPRIGHT (1-06-0802) 7144 2 @ 4 x 6 x 117 7/8" BILLY GOAT BRIDGE MAIN BEAM (1-07-0144) 7089 2 @ 4 x 6 x 19 1/2" SLIDE BRACE (1-07-0089) A133 7464 4 @ 4 x 6 x 22 1/2"...
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Commercial Pod C Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0824 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0824 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0824 Flat Washer 3/4" 5-46-0824 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0824 Lock Washer 1/2" 5-46-0824 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0824 Standard Nut 1/2"...
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Commercial Pod C Parts List 4731 2 @ 2 x 6 x 60 5/8" 8 HOLE DECK FACIA (1-04-0731) 4732 3 @ 2 x 6 x 60 5/8" 6 HOLE FACIA (1-04-0732) 4844 1 @ 2 x 6 x 60 5/8" 8 HOLE FACIA (1-04-0844) 4843 2 @ 2 x 6 x 117 7/8"...
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Commercial Pod C Parts List 7683 1 @ 4 x 6 x 37" RIGHT SPIRAL LEG (1-07-0683) 7684 1 @ 4 x 6 x 37" LEFT SPIRAL LEG (1-07-0684) A191 8147 10 @ COMMERCIAL RAIL (1-20-1191) 4 @ 6 x 6 x 23 1/2" SPIRAL SLIDE LEG (1-08-0147) 8207 1 @ 6 x 6 x 18"...
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Learning Center Add-On F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0834 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0239/5-46-0834 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0834 Flat Washer 3/4" 5-46-0834 Lock Washer 1/2" 5-46-0834 Standard Nut 1/2" 5-46-0834 Acorn Nut 1/2" 5-46-0834 Carriage Bolt 1/2" x 8 1/2" 5-46-0834 Lag Bolt 1/4"...
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Wood Roof Parts List (per Fort) F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0622 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0622 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0622 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0622 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0622 Acorn Nut 3/8" 5-46-0622 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 4 1/2" 5-46-0622 Lag Bolt 1/4"...
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Bubble Panel Parts List (Each) F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 5/16" 5-46-0235 Flat Washer 3/8" 12/6 5-46-0235/5-46-0382 Lock Washer 5/16" 5-46-0235 Brass Acorn Nut 5/16" 5-46-0235 Carriage Bolt 5/16" x 1" 5-46-0235 H116 Lag Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0382 N252 Lexan Bubble...
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Tic Tac Toe Panel Parts List (Each) F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN H154 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2" 5-46-0505 N172 Tic Tac Toe Cylinder 9-24-1491 N173 Tic Tac Toe Insert 9-24-1491 N174 Tic Tac Toe Rod 9-24-1491 4804 1 @ 2"X6" x 25" TOP TTT BOARD (1-04-0804) A889 1 @ TIC TAC TOE RAIL (1-20-0889) Crow's Nest Parts List...
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Pod A Tube Slide Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0719 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0719 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0719 Acorn Nut 3/8" 5-46-0719 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 1 1/4" 5-46-0719 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0719 H116 Lag Bolt...
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Lemonade Stand Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0721 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0721 Lag Bolt 1/4" x 2 1/2" 5-46-0721 H116 Lag Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0721 3857 1 @ 2 x 4 x 60 5/8" 2 HOLE FACIA (1-03-0857) 3907 1 @ 2 x 4 x 53 3/4"...
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Commercial Slide Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0727 H119 Lag Bolt 3/8" x 5" 5-46-0727 H155 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2 1/2" 5-46-0727 N272 Commercial 10' Double Wall Slide Loose N273 Commercial Slide Base Loose N274 Stake...
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Grab-n-Go Bar Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Fender Washer 3/8" x 1 1/4" 5-46-0695 H104 Lag Bolt 5/16" x 2" 5-46-0695 N236 Grab-n-Go Bar 5-24-0276 25" Grab-n-Go Bar Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Fender Washer 3/8" x 1 1/4" 5-46-0695 H104 Lag Bolt...
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Step 1 Pod A Wall Support Assembly *ATTENTION: Commercial units are designed for construction with the Wood Roof option, but can be constructed without. Complete the required part modifications, per Steps 2 and 4, prior to assembly, if not installing Wood Roof Option. *NOTE: If assembling Design A without the Wood Roof option, skip to Step 2.
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Step 1 Pod A Wall Support Assembly Continued from previous page: COUNTERSUNK HOLES SHOULD FACE IN 6799 4732 H116 6798 6798 6799 4732 H116 6796 6796 60 5/8" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 4732 85" 4732 12 5/8" DETAIL B DETAIL A INSET A...
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Step 2 Pod A Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) *ATTENTION: Commercial units are designed for construction with the Wood Roof option but can be constructed without. Complete the required part modifications, per Steps 2 and 4, prior to assembly. Be sure to fully read and follow directions below.
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Step 2 Pod A Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) Continued from previous page: CUT TO CUT TO 86" 91 3/4" CUT TO 77" H116 6798 6799 6799 4732 6798 6799 4732 H116 6796 6796 60 5/8" 1 3/4" 1 3/4" 4732 85"...
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Step 3 Pod A Wall Support Assembly *NOTE: If assembling Design A without the Wood Roof option, skip to Step 4. *NOTE: When installing ML Center Uprights (6798), ensure they are spaced appropriately. All ML Corner Uprights (6799) and ML Center Uprights (6798) should measure 32" from outside to outside (as shown in Inset A).
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Step 3 Pod A Wall Support Assembly Continued from previous page: 6799 6799 6799 6798 6798 4732 H116 4732 4732 4732 H116 H116 4732 60 5/8" 4811 32" 4732 6799 6799 1 1/4" 1 1/4" 84" 4732 4811 12 5/8" 10 1/8"...
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Step 4 Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) 1. Make the following modifications to ML Center Uprights (6798): • Cut two ML Center Uprights (6798) to 85" • Cut one ML Center Upright (6798) to 77" 2. Router, sand, and stain cut surfaces. *NOTE: When installing ML Center Uprights (6798), ensure they are spaced appropriately.
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Step 4 Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) Continued from previous page: CUT TO 6799 85" CUT TO 77" 6798 6798 6798 H116 6799 6799 4732 4732 4732 H116 H116 4732 4811 60 5/8" 32" 4732 6798 1 1/4" 6799 1 1/4"...
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Step 5 Facia & Step Support Assembly *US Design only *NOTE: If assembling Pod A to conform to Australian standards, refer to installation instructions on pages 119-120 instead of this Step. *NOTE: From this step on, construction methods are the same with or without the Wood Roof. All steps from this point on will be shown as built with the Wood Roof.
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Step 5 Facia and Step Support Assembly Continued from previous page: 6799 6799 6799 6798 6798 6798 6798 4847 4732 4732 4732 6787 H116 INSET B 6739 32" 4732 6787 3901 H116 H116 4732 3901 4693 4811 4847 32" H116 6739 6739 3901...
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Step 6 Deck Support Installation *NOTE: Orient all 4 Hole Facias (4693) with offset holes up (as shown in Detail A). 1. Measure up, from the bottom of Uprights, 28 5/8", 36 5/8", and 44 5/8" and mark uprights. 2. Attach 4 Hole Facias (4693) to Uprights (6798) (6799) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). Continued on next page:...
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Step 6 Deck Support Installation Continued from previous page: 6799 6799 6798 6798 6799 4693 4693 H116 4693 4693 6799 4693 OFFSET HOLES UP 4693 H116 44 5/8" 36 5/8" 28 5/8" DETAIL A INSET A...
Step 7 Deck Installation *NOTE: If anchoring this set in concrete to meet Australian standards, refer to pages 121-122 to anchor base unit before installing Deck Panels (A133). *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" pilot holes for all 1/4" lag bolts. 1. Place BGB/Pent Deck Panels (A133) on top of Facias, centered between Uprights, and attach using 1/4"...
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Step 7 Deck Installation Continued from previous page: A133 A133 A133 4693 3356 4732 3356 A133 3356...
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Step 8 Facia Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/4" holes for all 3/8" lag bolts. *NOTE: Refer to Details A, B, C, and D to properly position Facias (4732) (4693). Facias mounted directly opposite of one another should be oriented (with offset holes up or down) the same.
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Step 8 Facia Installation Continued from previous page: A133 H116 A133 4693 A133 4693 4732 H116 4693 4732 H116 OFFSET OFFSET OFFSET HOLES HOLES UP OFFSET HOLES UP OFFSET DOWN HOLES HOLES DOWN DOWN DETAIL A DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D...
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Step 9 Facia Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/4" pilot holes for all 3/8" lag bolts. *NOTE: Refer to Details A and B to properly orient Facias (4693). *NOTE: All Facias (4693) should be installed 38" up from the Deck (A133) they are directly installed above.
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Step 9 Facia Installation Continued from previous page: 6799 6799 3901 4693 4693 4732 38" A133 H116 4693 6798 6798 H116 OFFSET 3930 HOLES DOWN 6787 A133 OFFSET HOLES OFFSET HOLES DOWN DETAIL A 3930 DETAIL B...
Step 10 Rail Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" pilot holes for all 1/4" lag bolts and 1/4" holes for all 3/8" lag bolts. 1. Attach Rails (A191) to 4 Hole Facias (4693) and Decks (A133) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H93) (H99) (as shown). A942 4693 4693...
Step 11 Step Installation *NOTE: ADA Step will be installed on front side if assembling Pod A to meet Australian standards. *NOTE: ADA Step (A940) must have bottom runner, running horizontal with stepping surface boards, facing out. 1. Position ADA Step (A940) on top of ADA Support Facias (4847) and up against Uprights (6739) (6799) and attach to ADA Support Facias (4847) using 1/4"...
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Step 12 Pod A Wall Support Assembly *ATTENTION: Commercial units are pre-engineered for construction with the Wood Roof option but can be constructed without. Complete the required part modifications, per Steps 13 and 15, prior to assembly if not installing Wood Roof Option.
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Step 12 Pod B Wall Support Assembly COUNTER SUNK HOLES SHOULD Continued from previous page: FACE IN 6802 6802 7690 H5 H71 7690 H119 6789 6789 H116 H116 H3 4732 4732 6802 6796 7690 6796 32" 1 1/4" 4732 6789 4732 12 5/8"...
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Step 13 Pod B Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) *ATTENTION: Commercial units are designed for construction with the Wood Roof option but can be constructed without. Complete the required part modifications, per Steps 13 and 15, prior to assembly, if not installing Wood Roof Option.
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Step 13 Pod B Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) Continued from previous page: CUT TO 103 3/4" CUT TO 97" 6802 6802 7690 H5 H71 7690 H119 6789 6789 H116 4732 4732 6802 6796 7690 6796 32" 1 1/4" 4732 6789 4732...
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Step 14 Pod B Wall Support Assembly *NOTE: If assembling without the Wood Roof option, skip to Step 15. 1. Flush top face of lower 4 Hole Facia (4721) and 6 Hole Facia (4732) with previously installed 6 Hole Facias (4732) (12 5/8" up as shown in Inset A) and attach to 48" DH Corner Uprights (6802) using 3/8"...
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Step 14 Pod B Wall Support Assembly Continued from previous page: 6802 6802 4732 6801 H116 6801 4845 4693 H116 6802 H119 7690 4731 H116 H116 H119 4731 6789 6789 4732 4732 H116 4732 H116 4721 4845 4845 4732 4721 DOWN 6801 4731...
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Step 15 Pod B Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) *NOTE: Diagram shows construction without the Wood Roof option. 1. Flush top face of lower 4 Hole Facia (4721) and 6 Hole Facia (4732) with previously installed 6 Hole Facias (4732) (12 5/8" up as shown in Inset A) and attach to 48" DH Corner Uprights (6802) using 3/8"...
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Step 15 Pod B Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) Continued from previous page: 6802 6801 6801 4732 H116 4845 4693 H116 6802 H119 6802 7690 4731 H116 H116 H119 4731 6789 6789 4732 H116 H116 4721 4845 4732 4721 DOWN 4845 DETAIL C...
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Step 16 Deck, Slims, & Store Front Installation *NOTE: At this point, if anchoring set in concrete to comply with Australian standards, refer to pages 121-122 to anchor base unit. *NOTE: From this step on, construction methods are the same with or without the Wood Roof.
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Step 16 Deck, Slims, & Store Front Installation Continued from previous page: 7690 6802 6001 6802 6802 4732 6801 INSET A 4693 A117 6801 4845 7690 A117 4731 4731 H116 6002 6002 A161 6789 6789 H116 NO SLIM INSTALLED IN THIS LOCATION 4732 A163...
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Step 17 Center Posts, Fillers, & Deck Runner Installation 1. Center and attach Deck Runner (4730) to bottoms of Deck Panels (A117) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H93). 2. Position 4 Hole Facia (4693) flush with the top of other 4 Hole Facia (4693) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116).
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Step 17 Center Post, Fillers, & Deck Runner Installation Continued from previous page: H119 INSET A 6675 6802 H116 4845 6802 4693 4730 FACIA HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR CLARITY. A117...
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Step 18 Billy Goat Bridge Installation *NOTE: Tube Slide will need to be installed on Pod A prior to Billy Goat Bridge installation. Refer to instructions on pages 93, 96, and 97 to install Tube Slide. 1. Position Pod A and Pod B 111 1/8" apart on a level surface. *NOTE: Main Beams (7144) must be level when connecting Pod A to Pod B.
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Step 18 Billy Goat Bridge Installation Continued from previous page: POD A 6798 6788 6738 H116 6802 POD B 4843 6788 6738 6801 4845 6788 6788 7144 6789 6799 6802 44 3/4" 9/16" DIA. THRU 4843 6799 6788 48 11/16" FACES MUST BE FLUSH 111 1/8"...
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Step 19 Billy Goat Bridge Installation 1. Position Deck Panels (A133) between BGB Uprights (6788) and attach to BGB Main Beams (7144) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H99). 2. On each side of Deck Panels (A133), attach Filler Boards (3356) to BGB Main Beams (7144) using 1/4"...
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Step 19 Billy Goat Bridge Installation Continued from previous page: POD A POD B 4696 3356 6802 4696 6788 A133 7144 A133 6002 H116 4696 6001 A117 4696 7690 6789 INSET B INSET A...
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Step 20 Billy Goat Bridge & Learning Center Add-On Installation *NOTE: If not installing Learning Center Add-On Step, only parts 1 and 2 of the Step will be completed. 1. Cut 3 3/8" off one end of one 5 Hole Facia (3944), router, sand, and stain. *NOTE: 5 Hole Facia (3944) with cut end, must be installed with cut end towards the slide panel (as shown).
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Step 20 Billy Goat Bridge & Learning Center Add-On Installation Continued from previous page: 6738 6788 6738 6788 6788 6738 6788 3944 6788 7782 6738 H116 6738 6738 CUT 3 3/8" OFF THIS END PRIOR TO ATTACHMENT 6002 6001 DO NOT INSTALL 3944 THIS SLIM UNTIL 6738...
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Step 21 Rock Wall Installation *NOTE: Prior to installing Rock Wall, refer to page 86 for Rock installation instructions. 1. Position Filler Board (6793) against Center Post (6675) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H119). Sides and bottoms must be flush. Repeat for second Filler Board (6793) and Center Post (6675). 2.
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Step 22 Facia & Filler Board Installation 1. Measure up 1" from the bottom and in 30 5/16" (center) from the end of Deck Facia (4731) and pre-drill a hole 7/16" dia. thru with a 3/8" deep 1 1/8" dia. counter bore (as shown). 2.
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Step 23 Pod C Wall Support Assembly *ATTENTION: Commercial units are pre-engineered for construction with the Wood Roof option but can be constructed without. Complete the required part modifications, per Step 24, prior to assembly if not installing Wood Roof Option. *NOTE: If assembling Pod C without the Wood Roof option skip to Step 24.
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Step 23 Pod C Wall Support Assembly COUNTER SUNK HOLES SHOULD FACE IN Continued from previous page: 6803 6803 7690 H119 7690 6791 6791 H116 4732 4732 6803 6796 7690 6796 1 1/4" 6791 4732 4732 12 5/8" INSET B INSET A...
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Step 24 Pod C Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) *ATTENTION: Commercial units are pre-engineered for construction with the Wood Roof option but can be constructed without the Wood Roof Option. Complete the required part modifications, per Step 24, prior to assembly if not installing Wood Roof Option.
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Step 24 Pod C Wall Support Assembly (without Wood Roof) Continued from previous page: CUT TO 109" 6803 6803 7690 7690 H119 6791 6791 H116 4732 4732 6796 6803 6796 7690 1 1/4" 4732 6791 4732 12 5/8" INSET B INSET A...
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Step 25 Pod C Wall Support Assembly *NOTE: From this step on, construction methods are the same with or without the Wood Roof. All steps from this point on will be shown as built with the Wood Roof. 1. Flush top face of lower 4 Hole Facia (4721) and 6 Hole Facia (4732) with previously installed 6 Hole Facias (4732) (12 5/8"...
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Step 25 Pod C Wall Support Assembly 6803 Continued from previous page: 6803 4844 H116 4845 4732 H116 7690 4731 H116 H116 4731 6791 6791 4732 4732 H116 H116 4845 4844 4721 4732 4732 4731 4732 4721 4731 4845 108" DETAIL C 7690 6791...
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Step 26 Deck, Slim, & Store Front Installation *NOTE: At this point, if anchoring set in concrete to comply with Australian standards, refer to pages 121-122 to anchor base unit. 1. Install Left Slim Bracket (6001) up against Center Upright (6791) and Main Beam (7690) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116).
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Step 26 Deck, Slim, & Store Front Installation Continued from previous page: A117 7690 A117 4731 4731 H116 6001 6791 H116 A162 6791 A163...
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Step 27 Center Post & Deck Runner Installation *NOTE: A hammer or mallet may be used to install 3/8" Hardware (H34). 1. Install 3/8" Hardware (H34) in back side of Slide Mounting Block (6804). 2. Attach Slide Mounting Block (6804) and Filler Block (6657) to Main Beams (7690) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H119).
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Step 27 Center Post & Deck Runner Installation Continued from previous page: 6803 H116 4844 4693 4732 H116 H119 6675 6675 H119 A117 4731 6804 H119 4730 6657 7690 H119...
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Step 28 Center Post Installation 1. In center of Deck Facia (4731), measure up 1" and over 30 5/16" and field drill a 7/16" diameter thru hole with 1 1/8" counter bore, 3/8" deep. 2. Attach Post (6792) to Deck Facia (4731) and 6 Hole Facia (4732) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). 3.
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Step 29 Billy Goat Bridge Installation *NOTE: Tube Slide will need to be installed on Pod B prior to Billy Goat Bridge installation. Refer to instructions on pages 94, 96, and 98 to install Tube Slide. 1. Position Design B pod and Design C pod 111 1/8" apart on a level surface. *NOTE: Main Beams (7144) must be level when connecting Pod B to Pod C.
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Step 29 Billy Goat Bridge Installation POD C Continued from previous page: 6795 POD B H116 4843 6788 4845 6794 6802 6788 N253 6002 7144 6001 FIELD DRILL 6803 TUBE SLIDE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY OF VIEW 6792 44 3/4" 60 11/16"...
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Step 30 Crawl Tunnel Installation *NOTE: If installing unit to comply with Australian standards, Crawl tunnel (N238) can NOT be installed. Skip to next Step. 1. Attach 4 Hole Facias (4693) directly on top of bottom 6 Hole Facias (4732) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116).
Step 31 Rock Installation 1. Using a hammer, pound 1/4" T-Nuts (H32) in the holes on the BACK SIDE of Rock Wall. *NOTE: Inset A shows the correct orientation of T-Nuts when inserted properly. 2. Attach Rocks (N156) to Rock Wall using 1/4" Hardware (H7) (H171) and #14 Hardware (H166). *NOTE: 1/4"...
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Step 32 Rock Wall Installation 1. Attach Tarp Board (3784), flush with top of Deck Facia (4731) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H97). 2. Attach Rock Wall Assembly to Corner Uprights using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H119). *NOTE: There should be no gaps between Rock Wall Assembly and Tarp Board (3784). 3.
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Step 33 Center Post Installation 1. On Slide side of set, measure in 10" from Corner Uprights (6803) and attach Commercial Opening Uprights (6675) to 8 Hole Facia (4844) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). 2. On Rock Wall side of set, measure in 6 1/2" from Corner Uprights (6803) and attach Commercial Opening Uprights (6675) to 8 Hole Facia (4845) using 3/8"...
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Step 34 Lemonade Stand & Play Panel Installation 1. Attach Rail Bottom (3907) to back of Store Front Panel (A163) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H95). *NOTE: Tops of Rail Bottom and Store Front Panel must be flush when properly installed (as shown in Inset A).
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Step 35 Wood Roof Installation 1. Attach Right Roof Supports (4798) and Left Roof Supports (4797) to Corner Uprights (6799) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H52) and 1/2" Hardware (H4). *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware completely at this time. 2.
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Step 36 Fan Installation *NOTE: Tighten all Roof Hardware at this time. *NOTE: Flat bottom surface of Fan Center (5178) should be flush with upper edge of the radius on Fan Center (N269) and Fan Center (N269) should be flush with upper edge of the radius on Assembled Fan (as shown in Inset B).
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Step 37 Bubble Panel & Extended Bubble Panel Assembly Bubble Panel: 1. Attach Bubble (N252) to Panel Mount (N253) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) and 5/16" Hardware (H2) (H10) (H27) (H37). *NOTE: 5/16" Hardware (H27) must be tightened to 5 foot-pounds torque when properly installed.
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Step 38 Pod A Tube Slide Assembly 1. Line up the long seam on the 30° Elbow (N107) with the top bolt hole on the Panel Mount (N253) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H44). *NOTE: Do not install Hardware in holes on both sides of the Panel Mount (N253) and 30° Elbow (N107) as noted.
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Step 39 Pod B Tube Slide Assembly 1. Line up the long seam on the 30° Elbow (N107) with the top bolt hole on the Panel Mount (N253) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H44). *NOTE: Do not install Hardware in holes on both sides of the Panel Mount (N253) and 30° Elbow (N107) as noted.
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Step 40 Pod C Tube Slide Assembly 1. Line up the long seam on the 30 Elbow (N107) with the top bolt hole on the Panel Mount (N253) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H44). *NOTE: Do not install Hardware in holes on both sides of the Panel Mount (N253) and 30° Elbow (N107) as noted.
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Step 41 Tube Slide Base Assembly 1. Assemble Spiral Base as shown using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116) (H119). *NOTE: Front and Side Slide Braces (7089) (7464) must be 17" up from the bottom of the Slide Legs. *NOTE: Rear Slide Braces (7464) must be 18" up from the bottom of the Slide Legs. 2.
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Step 42 Pod A Slide Installation 1. Attach 2 Hole Facia (3901) directly under 6 Hole Facia (4732) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). *NOTE: Using a 3/16" drill bit, pre-drill Filler Boards (3019) (3020) (3021) prior to installing #8 Hardware (H155). 2.
Step 43 Pod B Tube Slide Installation 1. Position 2 Hole Facia (3901) against Center Post (6801), Corner Upright (6802) and the bottom of the 6 Hole Facia (4732). 2. Position Filler Block (6138) against Main Beam (7690) and Deck Panel (A1) and flush top of Filler Block (6138) with Deck Panel (A803).
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Step 44 Pod C Tube Slide Installation 1. Attach 2 Hole Facia (3901) below 6 Hole Facia (4732) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). *NOTE: Pre-drill Fillers (3019) with 1/4" bit before attaching. 2. Attach Filler Boards (3019) using #8 Hardware (H155). *NOTE: Position Panel Mount flush with the bottom face of 2 Hole Facia (3901).
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Step 45 Scoop Slide Installation 1. Assemble the Slide Base as shown below, attaching Slide Supports (2019) to Slide Block (8207) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H119), and attaching Slide Fillers (2162) to Slide Block (8207) using #8 Hardware (H155). 2. Insert Slide Block (8207) into bottom of Slide (N272) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). 3.
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Step 46 Bubble Panel & Extended Bubble Panel Installation 1. Place Extended Bubble Panel Assembly against Billy Goat Bridge Uprights (6788) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). 2. Flush tops of Filler Blocks (6138) with top of Learning Center Beam (7782) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H119).
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Step 47 Haha Mirror & Chalkboard Learning Center Installation 1. Counter bore opposite side of existing holes in Haha Mirror (A429) 1/4" deep with a 3/4" diameter counter bore. 2. Position Commercial Learning Center Fillers (1269) on Haha Mirror (A429) (as shown) and attach using #8 Hardware (H152).
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Step 48 Pod A and Pod B TTT Panel & HaHa Mirror Locations 1. Install Tic Tac Toe and Haha Mirror using the instructions in Steps 49 and 50 on pages 104 and 105 in the locations shown below. 6794 TIC TAC TOE A429 ASSEMBLY...
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Step 49 Tic Tac Toe Assembly 1. Place Tic Tac Toe Rods (N174) into holes on Tic Tac Toe Rail (A889). 2. Place TTT Cylinders (N172) and TTT Inserts (N173) over Rods (N174). 3. Place Top TTT Board (4804) onto TTT Rods (N174) and attach to Tic Tac Toe Rail (A889) using #8 Hardware (H154).
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Step 50 Haha Mirror Installation 1. Pre-drill underside of Commercial Filler (3356) (as shown in Inset A). Holes should be centered on Commercial Filler (3356) and approximately 8 3/8" in from each end. 2. Add counter sunk holes to back side of Haha Mirrors (A429) (as shown in Inset B). 3.
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Step 51 Rail Installation 1. Install Rail Bottoms (1410) to any Rails (A191) (as shown in Inset A) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H97). *NOTE: Verify that mounting holes of Rail Bottoms (1410) are oriented as shown in Inset A. *NOTE: Rails (A191) on Billy Goat Bridge do not need added Rail Bottoms (1410). 2.
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Step 52 Crow's Nest Assembly 1. Attach two Crow's Nest Brackets (N248) to the inside of the Crow's Nest (N247), flush with bottom and outer edge of notch, using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H44). 2. Position Crow's Nest Deck (A154) on top of Crow's Nest Brackets (N248) and attach using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H93).
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Step 54 Pod A & Pod B Plaque & Binoculars Installation *NOTE: Ensure loose fill line on Surfacing Plaques (N267) is approximately 12" up from the bottom of Uprights (or ground level). 1. Install Plaques (N265) (N266) (N267) (N270) (in locations shown) using #10 Hardware (H157). 2.
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Step 55 Pod 3 Plaque Installation *NOTE: Ensure loose fill line on Surfacing Plaque (N267) is approximately 12" up from the bottom of Uprights (or ground level). 1. Position Surfacing Plaque (N267) in location shown and attach using #10 Hardware (H157). 2.
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Step 56 Pod A Bolt Cup, Rail Top, Ladder, & Grab-n-Go Handle Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" pilot holes for all 5/16" and 1/4" lag bolts. 1. Position Handles (N213) on uprights and attach using Bolt Cups (N73) and 5/16" Hardware (H104). 2.
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Step 57 Pod B Bolt Cup, Rail Top, Ladder, & Grab-n-Go Handle Installation 1. Install Safety Handles (N5) and Grab-N-Go Bar (N236) (in locations shown) per instructions on previous page. 2. Install Bolt Cups (N29) and Rail Tops (3894) per instructions on previous page. 3894 N236 3894...
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Step 58 Pod C Accessories Installation 1. Refer to Page 106 to install Rails (A191) and Cozy Rails (A941) in positions shown. *NOTE: Cozy Rails (A941) adjacent to the slide must be installed tightly against Center Posts (6675) to prevent an entanglement hazard. 2.
Step 59 Ships Wheel Locations *NOTE: Use the instructions on the following page to install Ships Wheels in the locations shown below. SHIPS WHEEL SHIPS WHEEL SHIPS WHEEL COMMERCIAL SHIPS WHEEL RAIL TOPS (3134) WILL NOT BE USED FOR THIS SHIPS WHEEL Continued on next page:...
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Step 60 Ships Wheel Installation 1. Attach the two Small Commercial Circles (N331) to the Commercial Ships Wheel (N330) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) (H9) (H32) (H144) (as shown in Inset A). 2. Center the Ships Wheel Block (6679) on the back side of the Facia, directly on top of the Haha Mirror or Rail Panel, and use the two counter bored holes to match drill two 7/16"...
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Step 61 Stake Installation *NOTE: If anchoring set in concrete to comply with Australian standards, refer to pages 121-122 to anchor base unit. WARNING: ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED BEFORE ANCHORING PLAY SYSTEM. *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/4" holes for all 3/8" Lag Bolts. 1.
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Step 62 Stake Installation Continued from previous page: WARNING: ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED BEFORE ANCHORING PLAY SYSTEM. *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/4" holes for all 3/8" Lag Bolts. 1. Screw Stakes (N271) into the ground (in locations shown) and attach to Commercial Ground Runners (6796), Spiral Slide Legs (8147), Rock Walls using 3/8"...
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Step 63 Commercial Welcome Sign Installation 1. Lay Uprights (6847) on a level surface, measure down 8" from the tops and attach Welcome Sign (N310) to Uprights (6847) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). Edges of Welcome Sign (N310) should be in 1/2" from the edges of Uprights (6847). H116 N310 6847...
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Step 64 Commercial Welcome Sign Installation 1. Set Sign Assembly into holes. Level up the assembly and fill holes to the top with concrete. There should be 25" from the ground to the bottom of the Sign (N310) when properly installed. Support bracing may be required to hold in place until concrete dries.
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Step 65 Facia & Step Support Assembly *Alternate assembly for Australian standards *NOTE: This step provides an alternate assembly method for ADA Step that conforms to Australian standards. *NOTE: From this step on, construction methods are the same with or without the Wood Roof. All steps from this point on will be shown as built with the Wood Roof.
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Step 65 Facia and Step Support Assembly *Alternate assembly for Australian standards Continued from previous page: 6799 6799 6799 6798 6798 6798 6798 4732 4847 H116 6787 INSET B 6739 32" 4732 6787 4847 H116 H116 4732 3901 4693 4811 32"...
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Step 66 Concrete Footing Locations *NOTE: To conform to Australian standards, the set must be anchored to concrete footings. Use the measurements shown below and Steps on the next page to anchor units. FOOTING LOCATIONS 0" 0" SLIDE 103 11/16" EDGE 127 1/16"...
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Step 67 Anchor Layout and Installation (for Australian Standards) 1. Bury anchors in the ground so that the anchor bolts (H80) line up according to the dimensions below. 2. Attach 90° Brackets (N46) to anchor bolts (H80) using 1/2" Hardware (H4) (H12) (H18) (H29). 3.
Step 68 25" Grab-N-Go Installation 1. Attach Grab-N-Go Bar (N157) to Corner Upright and Center Upright using Bolt Cups (H73) and 5/16" Hardware (H104). *NOTE: The bottom edge of the Horizontal section of the Grab-n-Go Bar (N157) should be flush with bottom edge of 2 Hole Facia (3901) or 3 Hole Facia (3930). H104 3930 N157...
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Clubhouse Fan Assembly Clubhouse Fan Roof Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN H155 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2 1/2" 5-46-0912 3415 3416 4 @ 2 x 4 x 20" FAN RAY (1-03-1415) 4 @ 2 x 4 x 15 3/16" FAN RAY (1-03-1416) 3417 3418 2 @ 2 x 4 x 23 3/4"...
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Rainbow Exclusive Lifetime Warranty Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that their Rainbow® Play System will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the following time periods: LIFETIME WARRANTY Rainbow guarantees all Cedar lumber components against structural failure for the lifetime of the unit.
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