ultraPLAY DC-Seedling, Owner'S Manual & Assembly Instructions

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Issued/Revised: 04/15/13
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT! Please read the entire Installation Instructions packet before beginning the
installation.
UltraPlay has designed Discovery Centers to take advantage of all Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and ASTM guidelines in force at the time of purchase in an effort to prevent
playground accidents. However, because studies have shown most playground injuries result from
accidental falls, you, as the new owner of this equipment are responsible for providing an acceptable
play surface under and around all playground equipment. Please refer to the accompanying
Safety Guidelines as well as CPSC guidelines and this document for examples of such surfacing.
We would like to provide the following suggested guidelines for your play environment:
-Refer to the Use Zone and note the Minimum Area Required shown for this structure. This area
must be filled with acceptable play surface material, and must be clear of all obstacles, including but
not limited to trees, curbing, sidewalk, fence, other play equipment, rocks, and landscaping, etc.
-According to ASTM guidelines: " Unacceptable materials for use zones of play structures with fall
heights of 18 in. or less shall include all hard or abrasive materials such as asphalt, concrete,
terrazzo, or other materials with similar characteristics." Other standards apply for equipment with
fall heights greater than 18 in.
-Acceptable play surfaces include: sand, mulch, fine gravel or shredded beltless tires, if installed at
the appropriate depths per CPSC guidelines for play surfacing.
-Close supervision of children playing on or around the structure is strongly recommended, along
with classroom and/or home instructions on safer behavior on the playground equipment. The full
supervision of playgrounds is the responsibility of the owner once the play structure has been
properly installed.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
UltraPlay supplies only the special wrenches and bits required to fasten the “tamper-resistant”
hardware and components. You will need common wrenches as well as a drill, phillips head screw
driver, utility knife, rubber mallet, and a tape measure. Refer to the Tools Required page for a
detailed list.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1. Compare all parts received to the packing list. Notify UltraPlay immediately of any missing parts.
We are not responsible for parts discovered missing over 10 days after receipt of the shipment.
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