SportsPlay Bobbie 911-124, Manual

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Quick Guide
SITE
– Make sure the area of installation is relatively level,
free of obstacles and underground utilities. If a slope exists,
care must be taken to accommodate entry and exit areas to
insure they maintain the correct heights. Call 1-800-DIG-RITE
to have a technician check the area for underground utilities.
This service is free.
MATERIAL INVENTORY – Locate your Component
Checklist and the 2d top down drawing included in the
instructions. Use both to identify, inventory and best position
the parts around the perimeter of the area. If you find damaged
or parts missing, contact your SportsPlay Distributor
immediately.
INSTRUCTIONS – Thoroughly read the instruction booklet
BEFORE beginning the installation. Pay special attention to
the pages describing post and deck installation. These are the
‘bones’ of your playground. If they are not properly installed,
the remaining events will not install correctly. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ON FILE.
TOOLS – Locate the Tools Checklist in the instructions.
Make sure all necessary tools are available at installation time.
If you are using volunteers, send a note to them that includes
the tool list. You may be able to borrow most items instead of
renting.
SUPPLIES – Set your installation date and order supplies
from your local building center. You will need some flat
concrete stones for blocking holes, some scrap lumber for
bracing and cement. You can figure about 2 80# bags per hole.
DECK LAYOUT – Find the grid drawing in the instruction
booklet. Decide which way to orient the structure. ALL fall
zone measurements MUST be accommodated. Locate the
lowest deck on the drawing. You can start laying out the
structure by placing the lowest deck on the ground and then
double check your measurements. Measure twice, install once!
Consult the instruction booklet for post and deck installation
instructions.
BRACING – As the decks and kick plates are installed, be
sure to level the posts and place braces in the holes to keep
them from shifting. Periodically, plumb and level all posts as
you work your way around the playground.
COMPONENT INSTALLATION – Consult the instruction
booklet for separate installation instructions for each
component on your playground. Begin installing from the
lowest deck in a clockwise rotation around the structure back
around to the starting deck. Tighten panels as you go, making
sure to plumb and level posts.
VISUAL INSPECTION – After all components are installed
and tight, do a visual inspection to ensure the panels and posts
are level, in the proper place, and look good with respect to one
another. Once satisfied, you are ready for concrete.