Rainbow Play Systems Circus Clubhouse Pack 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Circus Clubhouse Pack 2
with Tarp Roof
Assembly Instructions
5-70-0445
(Rev 6 -1/14/20) and (03/2024)
Contains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions
WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Fall Hazard.
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Only for domestic use.
To be used under the direct supervision of an adult. Intended for children ages 3-12.
This owner's manual contains important information about how to assemble, locate, use,
and maintain this playground equipment. Read this manual before you start assembly. Follow all
instructions. Be sure to educate all children who use this playground and all adult supervisors about
the rules for safe use that are contained in this manual.
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

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4: Choosing Location Of Play System

    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.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 6: Helpful Installation Hints

    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.
  • Page 7: Commonly Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 8: Hardware

    Hardware for Assembly Note: Thread length may vary from what is pictured.
  • Page 9 Hardware for Assembly Note: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. H115 H116 H131 H119 H133 H215 H121 H143 H135 H146 H139 H124 H151 H129...
  • Page 10 Hardware for Assembly *Note: Thread length may vary from what is pictured. H169 H192 H166 H164 H104 H227 H157 H108 H216 H188 H183 H100 H155 H154 H153 H152 H194...
  • Page 11: Tools Required For Assembly

    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"...
  • Page 12: Parts Identification

    Circus Clubhouse Hardware List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION FOUND IN Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0892 Flat Washer 3/8" 5-46-0892 Flat Washer 1/2" 5-46-0892 SAE Flat Washer 1/4" 5-46-0892 Lock Washer 3/8" 5-46-0892 Standard Nut 3/8" 5-46-0892 Acorn Nut 3/8" 5-46-0892 Carriage Bolt 3/8"...
  • Page 13 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"...
  • Page 14 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"...
  • Page 15 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"...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 *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"...
  • Page 19 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"...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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).
  • Page 24 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"...
  • Page 25 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"...
  • Page 26 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"...
  • Page 27 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"...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29: Deck Installation

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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).
  • Page 32 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).
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 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"...
  • Page 36 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"...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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"...
  • Page 39 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"...
  • Page 40: Bracket Installation

    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.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42: Installation

    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...
  • Page 43 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).
  • Page 44 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"...
  • Page 45 Step 23 Swing Beam 7951 7085 7084 Installation DOUBLE KNOT Continued from previous page: SINGLE KNOT EQUAL SPACES 6304 7951 7950 7821 DOUBLE H135 KNOT 7084 7085 N400 7154 H157 H116 N402 6008 6007 H119 N401 H151 H157 6053 6021 6010 6052 DETAIL A...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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"...
  • Page 48: Tarp Installation

    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.
  • Page 49 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"...
  • Page 50 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"...
  • Page 51 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"...
  • Page 52 Step 28 2021 Swing Beam Installation continued from previous page: DOUBLE 7018 KNOT 7020 7019 SINGLE KNOT H157 DETAIL A H135 7018 DOUBLE 7019 KNOT 7020 H135 N400 N477 H116 N476 N476 H119 6008 22 5/8" 22 5/8" 22 5/8" H151 6007 OUTSIDE HOLES IN...
  • Page 53 RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS. NO OTHER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CAN REPLACE THIS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CAN REPLACE THIS WARRANTY. OUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY IS DIRECTLY FROM RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS, INC. TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.

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