581-218 8’ PRIMARY BIPOD SWING
Installation Guide
6
Important
Please read completely before beginning installation.
This equipment has been designed for safety as well as challenge and fun. This
equipment has been designed to reduce injuries and therefore must be installed
“Step by Step” per our Instructions.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a report
stating 79% of all playground injuries treated in U.S. Emergency Rooms was the
result of a fall. It is critical that you refer to the Protective Surfacing section of
these instructions, located on the next page prior to installing your playground.
As the owner you are responsible for the safe installation of not only the play
equipment, but also the safety of the site.
When your receive your playground
Identify all parts by comparing them to the part list and component
instruction pages.
Always compare the number of pallets, cartons or other items the BOL
has listed with the number actually received. Note the any discrepancies
on the BOL.
Also note any obvious damage to the packing materials, pallets or
components on the BOL.
Equipment should be inventoried and installed within a few days of
receipt. The packing materials are meant to protect the equipment
during shipping and not for storage. Heat, weather and sunlight can
damage the packing materials, which can impact the components. If
storage is required you must store the equipment in a controlled
environment away from heat, moisture 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 ensure your site is
large enough. These guidelines are available from the CPSC (contact
information for the CPSC is located on the next page).
Read through the entire instruction booklet before beginning the actual
installation.
Before you begin preparing the site or digging any holes you must first
contact you local utility companies so they can visit the site and mark all
of the buried utilities. In the U.S. you may call 811 and your call will be
routed to your local utility center.
This equipment was designed to install on a clear and level site. There
should be no more than 3” of grade variations in a 10’ span.
Footing layout is the first critical step once the installation begins. Mark
all holes using the footing diagram. Prior to digging holes compare the
measurements from the footing diagram to the actual site markings to
ensure accuracy. Then check it again! (Footing info is located on pg 16
in this guide)
Our posts are manufactured to accommodate 12” of protective surfacing.
Evaluate the site for drainage. To ensure good drainage around the
equipment consult a local professional.
Do not leave the jobsite un-attended during installation unless all access
points to the play area are secure, all bolts and fasteners are tight and all
ground holes are covered.
