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SportsPlay recommends carefully unpacking the unit and taking an inventory before...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide SportsPlay Equipment inc. has provided two warning labels that state: “WARNING – Installation over a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt or packed earth may result in serious injury or death from falls.” These labels must be installed on vertical posts as per ASTM F1487.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM A FALL 100 Bar harbor drive West Conshohocken PA, 19428-2959 Because accidental falls are likely to occur around play equipment, SportsPlay Equipment Inc. recommends that a resilient safety surfacing that will meet Call – 618-832-9585 standard ASTM F1292 be placed under and around the structure and extend throughout the entire use zone.
581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide Tools and Materials Files and sand paper List is for tools and materials needed that are not included with the Safety surfacing playground Spray paint to mark holes Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use of tools and materials.
All SportsPlay Equipment play events have been engineered to meet all applicable safety guidelines, but if installed Improperly, these problems may occur:...
581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide FOOTING SIDE VIEW Step 1: Layout Lay structure in the desired location using the top view layout drawing. Measure from each post to ensure there is adequate space for any component and the components fall zone. This drawing is a standard drawing and does not represent the actual playground you are installing.
581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide SportsPlay recommends having a CPSI (certified playground safety Step 3: Post & Component Installation inspector) present during installation. If that’s not possible you should have the completed playground (after surfacing is in place) inspected by We recommend installing the posts once the post are square and level a CPSI.
581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide Other Installation Tips If you are mocking up components with the intention of removing the hardware at some point, you may want to apply lubricating oil to the hardware. Stainless steel hardware has a tendency to seize so if you are planning on removing the hardware you may want to apply lubricant to prevent this.
581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide Loose clothing, hoods, strings or jewelry shall be tight or not worn SUPERVISION GUIDE while playing to prevent strangulation. Although the equipment is designed, installed and maintained in accordance with Ensure the temperature of the equipment is not hazardous. Direct all safety guidelines adult supervision is required.
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide ½ X ½ SET 3/16 ALLEN WRENCH (YELLOW BAG) SCREW 2 3/8” SWING D-SHACKLE HANGER ¼ ALLEN WRENCH (BLUE BAG) 5/16 LOCK WASHER 5/16 X 1 BUTTON HEAD NUT 5/16 X 2 ½ BUTTON...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION DETAILS Recommended crew (Adult): 2 Installation time: 4 hr User age: 5-12 Use zone: 40’ x 38’ Weight: 260 lbs SURFACING: Use of safety surfacing in compliance with ASTM specification F1292 is required.
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PARTS LIST PART # DESCRIPTION 583-517A Swing End 1 7/8” x 13’ Pipe 583-602A 2 3/8” Swing Hanger 585-520 585-955 Cut Proof Belt Seat 4/O Chain x 7’6” Long 317-140 342-506 D Shackle ½”...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOOTING INFORMATION Total footing depth is 24” less the height of the surfacing plus the height of the blocking material. If you are using 12” of surfacing the footing hole would need to be 12” plus the height of the blocking material (refer to both the side and front cutaway views to the right).
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ELEVATION AND FOOTING LAYOUT VIEW March 2, 2016...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION TIPS & TROUBLE SHOOTING Apply locktite to all bolts during assembly prior to Tube – FloCoat® Galvanized 1 7/8” O.D. and 2 3/8” O.D. completely tightening them. Hardware – Stainless steel & tamper resistant ...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN In addition to the components on the packing list you will need a tape measure, post hole digger, level and a dry erase marker. INSTALLATION STEPS __1) Review all instructions before beginning:...
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION STEPS CONTIUDE __6) Attaching Swing Hangers: You will need eight swing hangers (3), eight D Shackles (6), eight 4/O Chain (5). Assemble the D-shackles and chain to the swing hangers. Attach the swing hangers to the top rail following spacing on page 4.
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581-418X 10’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION STEPS CONTINUED __11) Once the concrete has set, back fill dirt over the footing holes; inspect the area and components for tools, hazardous debris and sharp edges. Verify all components are installed and all hardware is tight and then install the safety surfacing.
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