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MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

A consistent and thorough maintenance plan for each playground and independent play unit is the
most effective way to keep your playground safe. Train the right people to oversee maintenance
schedules and conduct inspections. We recommend the playground safety course offered by the
National Recreation and Parks Association. With the successful completion of the course, a participant
will earn the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification, which is good for three years.

Maintenance

Maintenance reviews should be carried out in a systematic manner by trained personnel familiar with
the playground area, such as maintenance workers, playground supervisors, etc. Any damaged or
worn parts, or any other hazards identified during a review must be repaired or replaced before
allowing children to use the playground equipment.
The frequency of maintenance will be determined by several factors, such as the frequency of use,
number of children using each unit, age of children, age of equipment, the surrounding area, and
frequency and severity of inclement weather.
Maintaining your playground equipment as well as its surrounding area is essential to minimizing the
risk of injury to users, as well as maximizing your playground’s useful lifespan. We recommend the
following maintenance procedures be followed.

On a daily basis

: A responsible individual should conduct a brief visual check for structural defects,

signs of vandalism, and litter of foreign matter that needs to be removed.

On a weekly basis

: A responsible individual should complete the checklist on the following pages. Any

required repairs should be detailed on the separate maintenance report. Once the repairs are
completed, file the signed checklist and the record for future reference. A dated file and form should be
kept for each play structure at each location.

Inspection

Inspections should be carried out by a certified playground safety inspector (CPSI). Check with your
local area to find of if there are current regulations regarding playground inspections.

Audit

Audits are conducted at milestones in the life of your playground. An audit includes a full inspection as
well as a maintenance plan. Audits are recommended at the completion of the installation, a renovation
or major addition. Part of the audit will include a maintenance plan and an inspection schedule.

Summary of Contents for NX-1402

Page 1: ...mer Name Sales Order Unit NX 1402 Distributor Name Distributor Phone COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION GENERAL USE INSTALLATION GUIDE CUSTOMER...

Page 2: ...ce schedule safety guidelines warranty information installation instructions and the site plan Please read this information carefully and apply these guidelines to your specific situation We also reco...

Page 3: ...The critical height for surfacing is to be rated as specified by the CPSC ASTM standard F 1487 and Canadian Standard CAN CSA Z 614 Information on surfacing options and corresponding required depth thi...

Page 4: ...e panels slide hoods etc need to be stored flat to prevent warping Look below ground Always arrange for your state s 811 underground utility services to locate any buried utilities which could include...

Page 5: ...ing base If soil conditions are loose or unstable a larger diameter footing may be required After marking your footing locations playground perimeter and use zone perimeter locate and set center deck...

Page 6: ...ating the playground is installed correctly and meets the guidelines set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Tools required With the tamper resistant hardware the manufacturer provides a T...

Page 7: ...anty on rails rungs rigid climbers loops and decks against structural failure due to deterioration corrosion or workmanship Fifteen Year 15 Limited Warranty on all HDPE and rotational molded plastic c...

Page 8: ...ear old It is important to recognize that preschool age children require more attentive supervision on playground equipment than older children Children should not wear loose clothing hoods drawstring...

Page 9: ...inches are loose the base layer may be frozen and the impact attenuation of the surfacing may be significantly reduced Contact your playground installer for more information about loose fill safety s...

Page 10: ...ent weather Maintaining your playground equipment as well as its surrounding area is essential to minimizing the risk of injury to users as well as maximizing your playground s useful lifespan We reco...

Page 11: ...d recommendations made Other important information to keep on file includes information about the manufacturer sales representative contact information sales brochures date of purchase sales purchase...

Page 12: ...MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST...

Page 13: ...made to the part EXAMPLE If a component is made for a 72 deck height but is being used on a 68 deck height posts or legs will need to be cut down 4 plus any additional adjustments for surfacing as des...

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Page 16: ...nd CPSC guidelines All playground equipment should be installed over ADA accessible safety surfacing Use Zone Structure Size Critical Fall Height Post Diameter Age Range Child Capacity Posts Decks Met...

Page 17: ...6 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 NX 1402 25 4 37 4 17 1 29 1...

Page 18: ...83 3 45 9 73 5 R29 6 2 3 3 38 8 15 1 7 3 5 3 6 8 103 4 4 5 9 52 24 4 54 2 NX 1402 25 4 37 4 17 1 29 1 167 6 179 8 146 4 112 6...

Page 19: ...36 3 LOCK NUT M10 18 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 6 5 LOCK NUT M8 6 www mykidstale com Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of floating tunnel tower as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align...

Page 20: ...WASHER M10 6 3 LOCK NUT M10 3 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 1 5 LOCK NUT M8 1 www mykidstale com 1 2 2 3 5 4 Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of floating tunnel tower as shown on the ove...

Page 21: ...ASHER M10 12 3 LOCK NUT M10 6 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 2 5 LOCK NUT M8 2 www mykidstale com 1 2 2 3 5 4 Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of floating tunnel tower as shown on the ove...

Page 22: ...SHER M10 12 3 LOCK NUT M10 6 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 2 5 LOCK NUT M8 2 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of frog pod walk beam as shown on the overhead drawing 2...

Page 23: ...T WASHER M10 18 3 LOCK NUT M10 9 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 3 5 LOCK NUT M8 3 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of frog pods as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align...

Page 24: ...WASHER M10 24 3 LOCK NUT M10 12 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 4 5 LOCK NUT M8 4 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of cylinder spinner as shown on the overhead drawing...

Page 25: ...ORX BOLT M10x25 3 2 FLAT WASHER M10 6 3 LOCK NUT M10 3 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of cylinder spinner as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the cylinder spinner wi...

Page 26: ...NT TORX BOLT M10x45 3 2 LOCK NUT M10 3 www mykidstale com Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of cylinder spinner as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the cylinder spinner triangle supporter...

Page 27: ...ASHER M10 6 3 LOCK NUT M10 3 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M8x45 1 5 LOCK NUT M8 1 www mykidstale com 1 2 2 3 5 4 Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of arch rock climber as shown on the overhead...

Page 28: ...T TORX BOLT M10x30 8 2 FLAT WASHER M10 8 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of slide deck as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the deck with the corresponding holes on th...

Page 29: ...M10 3 3 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M10x25 2 4 LOCK NUT M10 2 www mykidstale com 4 2 2 3 A B B A 1 2 Installation steps 1 Confirm the location of slide hood rail as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Alig...

Page 30: ...BOLT M10x65 2 2 FLAT WASHER M10 4 3 LOCK NUT M10 2 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of steps climber as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the climber with correspondin...

Page 31: ...LOCK NUT M10 4 4 TAMPER RESISTANT TORX BOLT M10x80 2 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of sectional straight slide as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the sectional str...

Page 32: ...2 FLAT WASHER M10 3 3 LOCK WASHER M10 3 www mykidstale com Installation Steps 1 Confirm the location of sectional straight slide footer as shown on the overhead drawing 2 Align the sectional straight...

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