SportsPlay 581-218, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...18 8 PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Installation Guide 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 581 218 8 PRIMARY BIPOD SWING Please read the entire manual before beginning installation 1 CTN 5 PIPE 6 TOTAL PCS 146 WEIGHT CLASS 70 ...

Page 2: ...D SWING Installation Guide 2 TAB SECTION INDEX 1 3D AND 2D DRAWINGS 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 INSTALLATION STEPS 4 COMPONENT INSTALLATION 5 APPENDIX 6 ORIGINAL COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FORMS 7 COMPLETED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FORMS ...

Page 3: ...ING 10 SITE REQUIREMENTS 10 MAINTENANCE 10 PLAY AREA 10 Installation Punch List Error Bookmark not defined Footing Layout Example Error Bookmark not defined Step 1 Layout 11 Step 2 Holes 11 Step 3 Deck Post Component Installation 12 Step 4 Concrete 12 Step 5 Last Step 12 Four Hole Bracket Panel Bracket Installation Error Bookmark not defined Other Installation Tips 13 SUPERVISION GUIDE 14 HARDWARE...

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Page 6: ...ure and sunlight SportsPlay recommends carefully unpacking the unit and taking an inventory before storing the equipment Care should be taken with all powder coated and thermoplastic coated parts to prevent damage to the coating You have 30 days from receipt of your equipment to file a claim for missing or damaged parts Before you begin Review your playground footing and top view drawings to ensur...

Page 7: ...nstalled on vertical posts as per ASTM F1487 Instructions for the placement of these labels are included in the appendix of this booklet SportsPlay will provide manufacturer identification labels that must be installed on the structure during installation per ASTM F1487 Installation instructions for these labels are included in the appendix of this instruction manual Labels must be replaced when t...

Page 8: ...tion and Public Affairs Washington DC 20207 USA Call 1 800 638 2772 US and Canada only Call 301 504 0990 Direct Link http www cpsc gov For a copy of either the standard for surfacing ASTM F1292 or for play equipment ASTM 1487 write to American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Bar harbor drive West Conshohocken PA 19428 2959 USA Call 618 832 9585 Web Site www astm org You must consider the typ...

Page 9: ...ole digger Wheelbarrow Large construction bar 5 Claw hammer Large dead blow rubber hammer Small sledgehammer to use in blocking the posts Strong and sturdy step ladders Extension cords power supply Levels Magnetic torpedo and 4 long levels Scrap lumber to use for shims in post holes to keep posts level Blocking materials for the post holes bricks concrete blocks etc Files and sand paper Safety sur...

Page 10: ...closed immediately A maintenance section is included in the appendix of this instruction booklet If a part is missing or damaged the playground must be put out of service while the part is replaced Lack of maintenance will result in premature wear reduced life expectancy and possiblefailure that mayresult in injury All SportsPlay Equipment play events have been engineered to meet all applicable sa...

Page 11: ...xt page 2 Once the structure is in the desired location within the play area mark the locations of the post by inserting a stake into the center of each post location see drawing below for an example If using spray paint to mark location please be careful not to spray the post 3 Match the post location marks with the footing layout in the front of this booklet Dig your holes using the main post fo...

Page 12: ...re you may start installing concrete You must use concrete with a minimum of 2 500 psi 2 Always pre mix the concrete to the manufactures directions before pouring it into the hole Never put dry concrete in the hole Typically each main posthole requires two 80 pound bags of concrete 3 Allow concrete to set in accordance with manufacturers directions Fill holes too about 2 below the surface with con...

Page 13: ...are 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 Unless specified in the specific component instruction step do not tighten the hardware completely until the entire unit is assembled ...

Page 14: ...broken equipment Do not allow children to play on broken equipment or equipment with missing components Make sure there are no unsafe modifications especially ropes tied to equipment Remove all unsafe modifications and close the equipment for play until they are removed Keep children in the designated play area Do not let children play on wet equipment Prevent overcrowding on play equipment Loose ...

Page 15: ...BIPOD SWING Installation Guide 15 X SET SCREW D SHACKLE 2 3 8 SWING HANGER 5 16 X 1 BUTTON HEAD NUT 5 16 X 2 BUTTON HEAD BOLT 5 16 LOCK WASHER 3 16 ALLEN WRENCH YELLOW BAG ALLEN WRENCH BLUE BAG 5 16 ALLEN WRENCH RED BAG ...

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Page 17: ...uired MAINTENANCE As the owner of the playground you are responsible for maintenance of the equipment and play area A maintenance schedule must be developed and the equipment inspected frequently A maintenance section that includes component specific maintenance requirements is included at the end of this manual Be sure to inspect surfacing for foreign objects that could cause injury and that suff...

Page 18: ...x 5 6 Long 4 7 342 506 D Shackle 8 8 196 802 x Socket Set Screw 10 9 116 545 5 16 x 2 Button Head Bolt 2 10 216 512 5 16 x 1 Button Head Nut 2 11 326 501 5 16 Lock Washer 2 12 105 017 2 3 8 Alum Pipe Plug 2 13 416 350 3 16 Socket Key 2 14 416 500BPK 5 16 Scocket Key 1 15 416 400 Socket Key 2 16 805 532 Warning Label 1 17 805 534 SportsPlay Label 1 18 516 400 Locktite 1 NOTE Keep a copy of these in...

Page 19: ...he bottom of the support post or slide leg on a suitable flat blocking material to prevent it from sinking further into the soil We recommend you use a brick block of wood or several inches of gravel The footing depth does not include this blocking material since materials used often vary It is the owner installers responsibility to check local building codes and to comply with those codes All foo...

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Page 21: ...to take them out to make an adjustment It is recommended that you add a drop of oil to bolts that may have to be removed before you install them Do not tighten bolts all the way until the unit is completely assembled and all components are square and level Identify and separate all parts by referencing the detail drawings and the parts list As you unpack and separate the components use the cardboa...

Page 22: ...pproximately correct position Assemble swing frame on side on ground If more than one section assemble section by section __4 Attach Swing End to Legs To do this you will need four 1 7 8 x 11 pipe 2 two swing end fittings 1 Place the swing legs into the swing end fittings See Detail A __5 Attaching Middle Post to Swing End You will need one 2 3 8 x 11 pipe 11 two 5 16 x 2 button head bolts 9 two 5...

Page 23: ...ng holes may be marked out and dug from footing layout however it is easier to position swing in proper location mark holes move swing aside and dig holes __9 Stand swing upright onto legs and brace in footing holes so that 2 3 of pipe will be under intended level of resilient surfacing and the top rail is at desired height Plumb and level entire unit Tighten all set screws __10 Once the entire pl...

Page 24: ... 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 __12 Inspect the components for sharp edges and if necessary file them down and apply touch up paint ...