Prior to assembling your play product, take a
installation and at least once per year.
thorough inventory of all components using
There are many excellent products, such
the parts list.
as Thompson's Waterseal, Behr Wood
Conditioner, Olympic Water Guard or
Sort and lay out all wood pieces, matching
Olympic Wood Protector. Please check
identical pieces into piles. Mark all pieces of
with your local home improvement
wood using masking tape, write board letter
center to see what they recommend for
on tape and adhere to each piece of wood
your area conditions. Proper care and
for quick reference and identification.
maintenance will help maintain the
beauty of the set as well as gain the
Sort all hardware according to size. Refer to
maximum life of the unit.
parts identification section. Selecting the
wrong hardware during early assembly will
Metal plates: The structural integrity of the
lead to shortages. Finding extra hardware is
play product is dependent upon the proper
not cause for alarm. We often include extra
installation of the metal plates. As noted and
hardware in case parts are lost during
diagramed in these assembly instructions,
assembly.
the installation of these metal plates must
also be followed precisely. If your play set
Selecting the correct location for your
has end ladders or swing beam supports,
playset product is very important for your
make sure they are angled away from the
children's safety and for the play product's
top ladder or swing beam. If a play product
longevity. Your playset must be installed on
has one or two climbing towers, the metal
level ground. Installation on sloping ground
plates must be installed so that each
will cause your set to "lean" and, in time, this
climbing tower is perpendicular to the top
leaning will put stress on all the joints. This
ladder.
stress will cause the set to become loose
and unstable. Once this occurs, it becomes
Ground stakes: Metal stakes are
difficult to correct, and Playground, Inc.
provided and are to be installed as
cannot assume responsibility for any failure
outlined in the assembly manual.
from incorrect installation. Uneven ground
Cementing is recommended and
must be properly leveled before installation.
required if you have loose or sandy soil
or if you live in an area that is prone to
Warping: Occasionally, some wooden
high winds or severe storms.
components may twist or warp in the carton
after packaging. This is not necessarily a
On site adult supervision is required at all
cause for alarm. In most instances, these
times for children of all ages.
parts straighten out when assembled.
Seasonal checking or cracking of the grain
Ensure that suspended climbing ropes,
on wooden parts is also quite natural. Water
chains or cables are kept tight enough so
and heat are the two most frequent causes
they cannot be looped back on
of expansion and contraction of wood fibers.
themselves and are kept secure at both
We recommend that you apply a wood
ends.
sealant or protectant at the time of
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR ASSEMBLY
SEE PAGES 34 THRU 36 FOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
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