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MODEL MQHAR
19856-100 Rev D (05-14)

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PLAysET sAfETy

Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:

•  Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
•  Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
•  Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
•  Children should nOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
•  Children should nOT swing empty swing seats.
•  Children should nOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
•  Children should nOT twist swing chains because this will weaken the chain.
•  Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
•  Children should nOT be on the top surface of the swing beam.
•  Children should nOT use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
•  Children should nOT get off the equipment while it is in motion.
•  On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
•  until assembly is complete, DO nOT let your children use the Play set.
•  never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your Play set. Accessories or items not ap-

proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.

•  suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
•  suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
•  Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on single occupancy swing accessories such as the sling swing and Trapeze.
•  Do nOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the back-to-back Glider.
•  Do nOT allow more children on the Play set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.

•  Children MusT nEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play-set.

Assembly safety:

•  Adult assembly required
•  face slide away from the sun.
•  Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
•  Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the Play set has been 

completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up. 

•  Keep children off the Play set until it has been completely assembled.
•  Parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
•  Do not stand on the platform until the Play set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can  

not reach high enough.

•  follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
•  Avoid assembling your Play set in poor weather conditions.
•  Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your Play set.

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Summary of Contents for FUNTIME swing sets

Page 1: ...ive Playthings takes great care to design its products with your child s safety in mind How ever only with careful supervision and proper safety instructions can you be assured of safe play time on an...

Page 2: ...devices or bird feeders etc Suspended ropes chains and cables must be secured at both ends Suspended ropes chains and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves Do not allow more than 12...

Page 3: ...it to lean or rack This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to loosen and fail The Safe Play Area must be free of all structures lands...

Page 4: ...2 x 3 4 8 17003 409 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 4 17003 609 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 1 2 21 17003 809 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 2 18 17003 1009 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 2 1 2 4 17003 1209 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 3 23 17003 1409 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 3 1 2...

Page 5: ...16 x 4 1 2 Lag Screw 1 4 x 4 Lag Screw 1 4 x 3 Lag Screw 1 4 x 2 Lag Screw 1 4 x 1 1 2 Lag Screw 6 x 1 1 8 Screw 10 x 1 1 2 Screw 8 x 1 5 8 Screw 8 x 2 Screw 8 x 2 1 2 Screw 6 x 1 2 Pan Head Screw 12...

Page 6: ...er tighten Incorrect Assembly If during assembly or maintenance the bolt pro trudes 1 8 past the weld nut use additional flat washers call customer service or replace the bolt at a local hardware stor...

Page 7: ...sted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure replace them through Creative Playthings Customer Service Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season The swings trapeze ten...

Page 8: ...8 Playset View BN A B AS D E G H I J K L M N O Q R S T U V W Y Z AA AB AC AD AF AG AH AI AJ AK AR AN AO AP AQ AL C AY AZ BA DA BB BC BD BF BG BH BI BJ BK BL BM BO BR BS BT BU BV BW BZ CA CC CD CE CF C...

Page 9: ...thing is missing or defective If you find that parts are missing or defective call the Creative Playthings Customer Service Department at 1 800 833 4001 MQHAR 601 Box 1 MQHAR 602 Box 2 Z 1 33688 402 H...

Page 10: ...6x41 1 2 BY 3 33734 402 Narrow Deck Board 1x4x38 5 8 BZ 1 33735 402 End Support 1x6x41 1 2 CA 12 33745 402 Roof Board 1x6x39 1 2 CB 2 33748 402 Panel Band 1x4x39 1 2 CC 1 33753 402 Top Rope Support 5...

Page 11: ...olt Assembly Throughout this guide a Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt one Lock Washer one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut Long Weld Nuts are used unless otherwise noted STEP 3 Back Posts Locate...

Page 12: ...ocess with the other Sandbox Side Lookout Base Side and the right post assemblies STEP 5 Base Ends Fasten one Sandbox End BB to the outside of the front left and right post assemblies as shown at left...

Page 13: ...d the Platform Right using one 1 4 x 3 1 2 Hex Bolt Assembly in the lower right hole Fasten the other end of the Top Rope Support to the right Mid Post D and the Platform Right using one 1 4 x 3 1 2 H...

Page 14: ...the center of rung diameter and press firmly Do not sink the head of the screw beyond flush with the surface of the wood Fasten the Ladder Slat DA 2 1 4 from the top of the Ladder Rails using four 8...

Page 15: ...p 3 to the Look out Base Sides CG using 1 4 x 3 Hex Bolt Assemblies through the top holes Use 1 4 x 2 Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the lower holes 2 Orient the Lookout Platform Sides BO with counte...

Page 16: ...the middle should align with a hole in the Center Ladder Rail Fasten the Inner Deck Support to the Lookout Platform Sides using 1 4 x 4 Lag Screws and Flat Washers Fasten the Inner Deck Support to the...

Page 17: ...the Roof Upright using a 1 4 x 2 Hex Bolt Assembly as shown Use 1 4 x 2 Lag Screws and Flat Washers in the lower holes of the Panel Band Repeat with the other Panel Band on the other side of the tower...

Page 18: ...Lookout Posts with the front edge flush with the front edge of the Inner Deck Support Fasten using three 8 x 1 5 8 Screws Evenly space five Lookout Deck Boards CH between the End Deck Boards with end...

Page 19: ...ter Continue with the next three Roof Boards setting each against the previous Roof Board and fastening them Once the position of the Rafters is stable lay the rest of the Roof Boards in place The six...

Page 20: ...ive Slats on the left side Fasten five Slats across the back wall using 6 x 1 1 8 Screws Evenly spaced the gap between Slats will be approximately 3 1 4 Fasten three Slats to the front End Wall Suppor...

Page 21: ...x 1 1 8 Screws each Evenly space the Slats between the back left post and the left Midpost The gap between the Slats will be approximately 1 7 8 Fasten the Entrance Slats AB to the Right Wall Support...

Page 22: ...center Window Slat using two 6 x 1 1 8 Screws Repeat on the op posite side of the tower The Window Horizontal H should bisect the openings cre ated by the Window Slats and Window Uprights halfway be t...

Page 23: ...orts Fasten one end of the Tent CZ to one Tent End using four 12 x 3 4 Pan Head Screws with 1 4 Flat Washers through the Grommets as shown Spread the Tent over the Tent Beam and stretch it neatly to t...

Page 24: ...se a level to make sure the Rock Stringer is plumb Mark the center of the thickness of the Bottom Block on the Sandbox End Drill two 3 16 diameter holes through the Sandbox End even with the mark one...

Page 25: ...V to the left posts using two 1 4 x 4 Hex Bolt Assemblies STEP 42 Lunch Seat Fasten each Seat Support CK to the Lunch Base End us ing two 1 4 x 1 Hex Bolt Assemblies with Short Weld Nuts Fasten the Lu...

Page 26: ...ep at the mark Fasten the Table Brace to the post using one 1 4 x 3 Lag Screw and Flat Washer Repeat with the other Table Brace Step 44 Table Boards Fasten two Table Boards CF to the Table Supports us...

Page 27: ...asten the Cargo net CS to the Top Rope Support by pass ing the end of each rope through a hole and tying a figure eight knot At least 3 of rope should extend beyond the knot Fasten the bottom of the C...

Page 28: ...halkboard Vertical is plumb Mark the position of the hole near the bottom onto the Sandbox Side Drill a 5 16 diameter hole through the Sandbox Side at the mark Fasten using one 1 4 x 2 Hex Bolt Assemb...

Page 29: ...es using 8 x 1 5 8 Screws Position the Box Top AX as shown below Make sure that the Chalk label will face the right direction when the box is closed Align the Hinge so the lid can open fully upright a...

Page 30: ...g 1 4 x 1 1 2 Lag Screws and Flat Washers STEP 54 Hand Grips Above Rock Wall Fit two Hand Grips CX above the Rock Wall as shown at right Drill 3 16 diameter pilot holes 1 deep and secure each using tw...

Page 31: ...Screws too deeply as they can push completely through the plastic Cylinder Support Tighten the Screws on the lower Cylinder Support The tips of the screws must not protrude through the Supports Hint Y...

Page 32: ...into the wood The connector must be screwed into the wood fully with the bend of the shaft resting firmly against the 5 16 flat washer Repeat with the other Swing Hangers It is extremely important tha...

Page 33: ...ing one 5 16 x 5 1 2 Hex Bolt Assembly If the end of the Hex Bolt protrudes more than two threads beyond the Weld Nut add Flat Washers under the head of the Bolt Do not tighten fully as it will be nec...

Page 34: ...loose This will keep the Nameplate from bending due to tempera ture and moisture changes in the wood STEP 65 Ground Stakes Hammer two Ground Stakes CQ next to the Front Left Post and Back Right Post...

Page 35: ...lides need to be pushed tight against the platform front to eliminate gaps where clothing may snag Check that the Slide extends out perpendicular from the play set If the holes in the slide rest above...

Page 36: ...receipts in case it becomes necessary to contact Creative Playthings for warranty service and or part replacement The warranty can be found in your Owner s Manual Please fill out the warranty card on...

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