Summary of Contents for Rainbow Play Systems Circus Clubhouse Pack 2
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Keep this Owner's 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 2021 RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
OWNER'S MANUAL Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. Thank you for choosing Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. Please read the instruction manual thoroughly before you start building your Circus Clubhouse to help ensure safe installation. Familiarize yourself with all hardware and parts to help with building your playground.
Please keep these instructions for future reference. This product is recommended for children 3 to 12 years of age. Note: This product is not intended for public use. Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. does not warranty its Residential Play Equipment subject to commercial use.
Choosing a location for your play system When selecting your play site, always keep the child's safety in mind. Here are some recommendations that should help you achieve a safe play area. 1. The play system should be located on solid level ground free of objects that could cause injury such as, but not limited to, tree stumps, roots, and large rocks.
TABLE 3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected Type of Material 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6 ft. 10 ft. 11 ft. Wood Chips 6 ft.
Helpful Installation Hints 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.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: How do I know when Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tightened properly? Answer: Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tight when the head of the Lag Bolt and Washer are firmly compressed against the wood. If splintering occurs, that is an indication you are over tightening the Lag Bolts and other Fasteners.
Hardware for Assembly *Note: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Tape Measure Electric Impact Gun or 1/4" 7/16" Deep Well Socket Carpenters Level and 3/8" Ratchet 1/2" Deep Well Socket Carpenters Square 1/8" Drill Bit 9/16"...
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Circus Clubhouse Base Parts List Continued 9219 9222 1 @ 5/4 x 4 x 21" SLIDE FILLER 24 @ 5/4 x 4 x 29 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT (3-09-0222) BLOCK (3-09-0219) 9223 2 @ 5/4 x 4 x 30 5/8" CORNER FACIA (3-09-0223) 9229 2 @ 5/4 x 4 x 51 1/4"...
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Circus Clubhouse Tarp Option Parts List 6138 2 @ 4 x 4 x 75 3/4" CENTER POST (3-06-0138) *Not Shown: 9233 N352 1 @ Circus Clubhouse Tarp (5-22-0284) (5-22-0285) 3 @ 5/4 x 4 x 58" 2 HOLE FACIA (3-09-0233) 60"...
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Circus Clubhouse Picnic Table Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0894 H108 Lag Bolt 5/16" x 3" 5-46-0894 H154 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2" 5-46-0894 3297 3293 1 @ 2 x 4 x 28 7/8" TABLE RUNNER (3-03-0293) 2 @ 2 x 4 x 9 3/8"...
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60" Deck Height Clubhouse Rock Wall Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0893 SAE Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0893 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0893 4 Prong T-Nut 1/4" 5-46-0893 4 Prong T-Nut 3/8" 5-46-0893 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 6 1/2" 5-46-0893 H108 Lag Bolt...
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10' Wave Slide Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN H166 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #14 x 1 1/2" 5-46-0920 SAE Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0920 10' Wave Slide 5-44-0139, 5-44-0140 10' Wave Slide Block Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN H119 Lag Bolt...
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*NOTE: If installing 2021 Swing Beams, parts list and installation instructions for the Swing Beams and A-Frame Legs are located towards the back of the manual. 60"/62" Deck Height PC A-Frame Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 3/8"...
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66" Deck Height PC A-Frame Parts List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0563 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0563 Flat Washer 3/4" 5-46-0563 Lock Washer 1/2" 5-46-0563 Standard Nut 1/2" 5-46-0563 Acorn Nut 1/2" 5-46-0563 Carriage Bolt 1/2" x 3 1/2" 5-46-0563 Carriage Bolt 1/2"...
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Step 1 First Wall Assembly (with Rock Wall) *NOTE: Predrill 1/8" holes for all 5/16" Lag Bolts. *NOTE: Processes are shown assembling the CIrcus Clubhouse. Processes will be the same if installing the Carnival Clubhouse unless otherwise noted. *NOTE: Refer to INSET A if the Accessory Arm (6303) needs to be cut down. 1.
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Step 2 First Wall Assembly (with Rock Wall) *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" holes for all 5/16" Lag Bolts. 1. Attach Rock Wall Mounting Facia (0145) to Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) through bottom pre-drilled holes in Facia and Main Beam (7058) using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H56).
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Step 3 Second Wall Assembly *NOTE: If installing Lower Level Playhouse skip to Step 8. *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" holes for all 5/16" Lag Bolts. *NOTE: Corner Uprights (6324) will be used if installing the Carnival Clubhouse. 1. Position Top Joist (6304) against Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) and attach using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8"...
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Step 4 Second Wall Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/4" holes for all 3/8" Lag Bolts. 1. Position Left and Right Slim Brackets (6107) (6108) against Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) and Main Beam (7058) and attach using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H115) (H116). *NOTE: Be sure to use the 3/8"...
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Step 5 Wall Support Assembly *NOTE: Steps going forward will be shown with the Rock Wall Mounting Facia (0145). Processes will be the same if not mounting the Rock Wall unless otherwise noted. 1. Stand up wall assemblies and attach 4 Hole Facias (4133) to Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) using 1/4"...
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Step 6 Picnic Table Installation *NOTE: If not installing Picnic Table skip to Step 12. 1. Measure up 14" and 25" on Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) and attach 4 Hole Facias (0128) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: Only attach 4 Hole Facias at the 14"...
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Step 7 Picnic Table Installation 1. Attach 4 Hole Facias (0128) to Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) at the 25" measurement made in the previous step using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 2. Layout and attach Picnic Boards (9231) to 4 Hole Facias (0128) using #8 Hardware (H154). *NOTE: Picnic Boards should be pushed up tight to each other and centered across 4 Hole Facias.
Step 8 Deck Installation 1. Layout and evenly space Deck Boards (9229) (9232) (0129) across Main Beams (7058) referring to pattern shown in Inset A. Attach Deck Boards using #8 Hardware (H154). *NOTE: Ends of Deck Boards (9232) (0129) should be flush with faces of Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) when properly installed.
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Step 9 Facia Installation 1. Position Corner Facia (9168) directly on top of Rock Wall Mounting Facia, with ends flush with faces of Corner Uprights (6254) (6324). Attach Facias using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: If not installing Rock Wall, install 2 Hole Facia (9233) in place of Corner Facias (9168). Bottom of 2 Hole Facia must be flush with top of Deck when properly installed.
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Step 10 Center Post Installation 1. Position Center Posts (6138) (6313) directly on Deck, flush with ends of Corner Facias (9223) and attach through 6 Hole Facias (4132) and Corner Facias (9223) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: If installing Wood Roof, install Center Posts (6313).
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Step 11 Safety Handle Installation *NOTE: If not installing Rock Wall, skip to next Step. *NOTE: If installing Tab Safety Handles (N478), Rail Uprights (9246) will be used in place of Rail Uprights (9221). 1. Lay Rail Uprights w/ Handle Holes (9221) (9246) on a flat surface. Install 1/4" Hardware (H32) into pre-drilled holes (as shown).
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Step 12 Rail Upright Installation *NOTE: If installing the Cabin Package, do not install Rail Uprights (9221) (9222) (9246) at this time. *NOTE: If installing Tic Tac Toe, Bubble Window, Monkey Bar, Fire Pole, Coil Climber or Ramp do not install Rail Uprights where those components will be installed at this time. 1.
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Step 13 Step Ladder Assembly *NOTE: Steps are shown for assembling the Circus Clubhouse Step Ladder. Processes for assembling the Carnival Clubhouse Step Ladder will be the same. The Carnival Clubhouse Step Ladder will use the Left and Right Ladder Legs (4152) (4153). 1.
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Step 14 Step Ladder Installation *NOTE: Step is shown installing the Circus Clubhouse Step Ladder. Processes for installing the Carnival Clubhouse Step Ladder will be the same. 1. Position Ladder in opening and attach to Corner Upright (6254) (6324) and Center Post (6138) (6313) using 3/8"...
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Step 15 Rock Wall T-Nut Installation *NOTE: Do not fully tighten 3/8" Hardware (H124) at this time. 1. Position Rock Wall Legs (3259) (3318) as shown on a flat surface and install 3/8" Hardware (H34). A small hammer or mallet may be needed to pound in 3/8" Hardware (H34). *NOTE: Rock Wall Legs (3259) (3318) must point in opposite directions when 3/8"...
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Step 16 Circus Clubhouse Rock Wall Assembly *NOTE: If not installing Rock Wall Skip to Step 28. *NOTE: If installing Carnival Clubhouse Rock Wall, skip to next Step. 1. On a flat surface position Rock Wall Legs (3259) with ends flush, 42 3/4" apart. 2.
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Step 17 Carnival Clubhouse Rock Wall Assembly *NOTE: If not installing Rock Wall Skip to Step 28. 1. On a flat surface position Rock Wall Legs (3318) with ends flush, 42 3/4" apart. 2. Attach Top Rock Wall Board (9224) to Rock Wall Legs (3318) using #8 Hardware (H154). Ends of Rock Wall Boards will overhang Rock Wall Legs 5/8"...
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Step 18 Rock Wall Installation *NOTE: If not installing Rock Wall skip to next Step. *NOTE: Installation processes will be the same for the Circus and Carnival Rock Walls. 1. Center assembled Rock Wall against Rock Wall Mounting Facia (0145) and attach through 90 Brackets (N9) using 1/4"...
Step 19 Rock Wall Rope & 90 Bracket Installation 1. Lace Rope (N60) through Accessory Arm (6303) and secure by tying a double knot. Tie three equally spaced single knots in Rope. Lace Rope through bottom Rock Wall Board (0136) and tie a double knot on back side of Rock Wall Boards.
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Step 20 Slim Bracket & Swing Hanger Installation *NOTE: If Accessory Arm (6303) was installed off the back of the set Slim Bracket (6107) we be used. *NOTE: Adjoining faces of Slim Brackets, Corner Uprights & Accessory Arm should have no gaps when installed.
Step 21 10' Wave Slide Installation *NOTE: 10' Wave Slide (N24) can only be installed on the Circus Clubhouse. 1. Center Slide (N24) in opening and attach through Deck and to Slide Filler Board (9219) using 1/4" Hardware (H7) and #14 Hardware (H166). H166 9219...
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Step 22 10' Wave & 10' Scoop Slide Installation *NOTE: If installing the 10' Wave Slide (N404) or 10' Scoop Slide (N458) on the Carnival Clubhouse the 10' Wave Slide Block (7867) will need to be installed (as shown in Inset A).
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Step 23 Swing Beam Installation *NOTE: If installing 2021 Swing Beam, installation instructions are located towards back of manual. *NOTE: Processes for mounting the Swing Beam will be the same for both Circus & Carnival Clubhouses unless otherwise noted. 1. Attach Swing Hangers (N26) to Swing Beam (7084) (7085) (7154) (7821) (7950) (7951) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H24) (H28) (H135) and 3/8"...
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Step 24 Ship's Wheel & Telescope Installation *NOTE: Do not over-tighten hardware. Ship's Wheel (N148) and Telescope Base (N19) should rotate freely. *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" holes for lag bolts in this Step. 1. Center Ship's Wheel (N148) on the end of the Swing Beam and attach using hardware provided in the Ship's Wheel bag.
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Step 25 Tarp Board Installation *NOTE: If installing Wood Roof skip to Step 46. 1. Position Tarp Boards (9233) on top of Corner Posts (6254) (6324) and Center Posts (6138). 2. Attach Tarp Boards (9233) to Corner Posts (6254) (6324) and Center Posts (6138) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16"...
Step 26 Tarp Installation *NOTE: Snap Screws (H183) are rolled up in the Tarp. 1. Evenly spread Tarp (N352) over the top of the top Tarp Board (9233). Female ends of the tarp snaps should face in towards each other when the tarp is freely hanging. 2.
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Step 27 Ground Stake Installation *WARNING: ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED BEFORE ANCHORING PLAYSET. *NOTE: Pre-drill 1/8" holes for all 1/4" Lag Bolts. 1. Drive Stakes (N28) into the ground (in locations shown) and attach to Corner Uprights (6254) (6324) and Swing Beam A-Frame Legs (6010) (6052) using 1/4"...
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60" Deck Height A-Frame Parts List 6007 6008 1 @ 4 x 4 x 19" LOWER A-FRAME 1 @ 4 x 4 x 19" UPPER A-FRAME BRACKET (1-06-0008) BRACKET (1-06-0007) 6010 2 @ 4 x 4 x 120" A-FRAME LEG (1-06-0010) 6021 1 @ 4 x 4 x 70"...
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Step 28 2021 Swing Beam Installation *NOTE: A-Frame Legs may be moved along Swing Beams to create Inside Position Swing Beams. Only one Swing Position may extend beyond A-Frame Legs for safety reasons. When lining up 45° Brackets on underside of Swing Beam, outside holes in Brackets will be 22 5/8"...
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