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GYRO-POD SPINNER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rev H
1/5/2017
1974
Page 9 of 9
GYRO-POD LEG:
Shall be fabricated using 2.375" O.D. 10 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1/4" x 1-1/2" flat steel
reinforcement plates and stainless steel ball
bearing. The Gyro-Pod Leg shall have a multi-stage
baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD TOP FRAME:
Shall be fabricated using 2.375" O.D. 11 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1.900" O.D. 11 gauge steel
supports, 1/4" thick steel mounting brackets and
stainless steel ball bearing. The Gyro-Pod Top
Frame shall have a multi-stage baked-on powder
coat finish.
GYRO-POD BEARING HUB:
Shall be fabricated using 2-1/4" O.D. machined
steel hub with welded 1/4" thick steel plate. The
Gyro-Pod Bearing Hub shall have a multi-stage
baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD HANDRAIL:
Shall be fabricated using 1.315" O.D. 12 gauge
steel tubing with welded 1/4" thick steel mounting
plates. The Gyro-Pod Handrail shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD TREAD PLATE:
Shall be made from punched 14 gauge sheet steel.
The Gyro-Pod Tread Plate shall be Play-Tuff™
coated after fabrication.
GYRO-POD RING PLATE:
Shall be made from precision cut 1/4" thick sheet
steel. The Gyro-Pod Ring Plate shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
GYRO-POD END & RING:
Shall be constructed of UV-stabilized, rotationally
molded, linear, low density polyethylene with an
average wall thickness of .250".
GYRO-POD RING SPACER:
Shall be machined from high strength aluminum
alloy. The Gyro-Pod Ring Spacer shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
BALL JOINT SOCKET HALF:
Shall be made from Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene for lasting durability and minimal
rotational resistance.
SPLIT COLLAR HALF:
Shall be made from precision cut and formed 1/4"
thick steel. The Split Collar Half shall have a multi-
stage baked-on powder coat finish.
HARDWARE:
Shall be stainless steel, zinc/nickel plated or
galvanized as required to resist rust and corrosion.
Specifications
Periodically tighten all screws, bolts and nuts. A
periodic inspection of all parts is necessary. If a part
is broken or worn, replace immediately. For general
maintenance please refer to our Playground
Maintenance Manual.
Maintenance
