Model ZZCHGUID
ECN 1538
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Installation Guidelines
Challengers
®
Guidelines
Important ! Please Read Completely Before Beginning Installation.
According
to a report published by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (C.P.S.C.)
72% of all playground injuries result from accidental falls. With this in mind, this
equipment is designed to fill the need for safe yet challenging play. In conjunction
with design efforts to reduce the possibilities of injuries, this equipment
must
be installed "Step by Step" per our installation instructions. As a new owner you
are responsible for the correct installation, safe use, and maintenance of your
equipment.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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Identify all parts and thoroughly read the assembly instructions before
beginning construction.
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Site layout is a critical part of the overall installation. Footings must be
measured and marked accurately according to the footing diagram. A level and
clear installation site is ideal.
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Good drainage around the structure and its supports is important. Inquire with
local contractors for appropriate recommendations.
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After laying out all footings and before digging holes, be sure to inquire about
underground utilities that may exist.
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Refer to your playground equipment drawing and footing diagram to assure
the equipment purchased
will fit into your selected site area. The use and no-
encroachment zones around the play equipment shall be areas empty of obstacles
and designated for unrestricted circulation.
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The dimensions of Use Zones vary based upon the applicable standard
for your location. The master layout drawing will show the minimum use zone
necessary for the equipment in your area.
• When building the structure, the recommended order of assembly is: 1) posts,
2) decks, 3) bridging components that will set and square distances between decks,
4) barriers and full roofs that will add to the stability and rigidity of the structure, 5)
climbers and ground based components, and 6) partial roofs and non structural
components.
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Insure that hard surface warning/Playworld Systems identification labels are
properly affixed to the play equipment. Labels are to be plainly visible according to
current playground equipment guidelines.
See page 12.
For the areas complying
with ASTM and CSA standards age appropriate labels must also be applied.
See
page 11.
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Do not leave the job site unattended without making sure that all fastening
hardware on all components are tightened according to tightening torque
specifications listed on every installation guide. We also recommend roping off
construction area and covering all holes that do not contain a piece of equipment
with plywood or other suitable material.
PROTECTIVE SURFACING
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IMPORTANT! Because accidental falls around your
playground equipment
can occur, Playworld Systems recommends that the area under and around the
structure be covered with a resilient material such as sand, bark mulch, or wood
chips. If loose fill surfacing materials are used, Playworld Systems recommends
a depth of 12 in. (305 mm). An approved rubber safety matting can also be used.
Many protective surfacing materials can become compacted due to weather
and use, which reduces their shock absorbency. It is strongly recommended
that the surfacing be checked weekly and material added or replaced as
necessary. Hard surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete and packed earth are
not acceptable for use under playground equipment.
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The entire area, under and around the playground equipment, must be covered
with protective surfacing material. The impact attenuation of the protective surfacing
under and around playground equipment should be rated to have a critical height
value of at least the height of the highest accessible part of the equipment. The
critical height for surfacing is to be rated in accordance with the A.S.T.M. standard,
designated F-1292, A Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface
Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. Contact the manufacturer of
unitary surfacing materials (rubber matting) for the critical height rating for their
products.