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GYRO-POD SPINNER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rev H
1/5/2017
1974
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NOTE: R5 Gyro-Pod Spinner shown.
Other configurations will vary slightly,
but does not affect assembly.
Figures 1.2 & 1.5
the equipment or consult your surfacing supply representative.
Figures 1.1 & 1.4
FIGURE 1
Gyro-Pod Spinner
surfacing material may vary in thickness and/or compression depths. See free publication - The Handbook for
Public Playground Safety, Publication #325 at www.cpsc.gov for the surfacing appropriate for the fall height of
(A) Use liquid thread lock (such as Loctite
®
) with all threaded hardware. Important: Liquid thread lock (prior to
curing) helps to eliminate the common problem of "thread seizure" in stainless steel hardware by serving as a
lubricant during assembly.
(B) Do not pour concrete until the equipment is completely assembled, leveled and plumbed. Concrete must be
allowed to cure completely before using the equipment (at least 72 hours).
(C) Important: Prior to pouring concrete, verify that the Gyro-Pod spinner spins freely.
(D) Minimum distance from Gyro-Pod Cage to structure shall be no less than 72" [1829mm].
(E) An appropriate energy absorbing safety surface is required under and around all playground equipment.
Loose fill protective surfacing is shown only as an example for the purpose of this assembly instruction. Other
Figure 1.3
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