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• Do not install play equipment near any bodies of water.
• If adjacent to a street with traf
fi
c, ensure adequate fencing acts as a barrier to children running into
danger.
4. Site layout should include accurate measurement and marking of all footings prior to any installation.
Use the dimensions shown between footings on the Footing Diagram to plot out the actual footprint of
the play structure before doing any digging. Also locate any free-standing play equipment in the same
way, providing the necessary clearance between the equipment as well as any fences, trees, etc. En-
sure at this time you have enough total space for the equipment to be installed.
5. If using Inground footers, excavate holes as shown in the Footing Diagram using a string line. An
optional string line level is very helpful. If a level and clear site is not possible, adjust the depth of the
footings to maintain a minimum depth of 24” for support posts at the lowest grade. NOTE: If soil condi-
tions are very loose or otherwise unstable, a larger diameter footing may be required. Inquire with local
contractors for appropriate recommendations.
6. Begin your UPlay Today™ PlaySystem installation by erecting the decks as shown within the following
instructions. Once all decks are installed, components such as slides, climbers, etc., can be connected
per their respective assembly instructions. Note that connecting components between decks such as
Crawl Tunnels and Bone Bridges should be installed concurrently with the decks to ensure they are
accurate.
7. CPSC guidelines mandate that there shall be no gaps present in the playground equipment
witch fall between 3-1/2” and 9”. The positioning of certain components by the installer can affect this
criteria, so you should always measure distances created when attaching components in order to avoid
these spaces which can cause entrapment of a child using the equipment. Also, ASTM requires that no
more than 2 threads of a bolt can protrude from the nut. Any excess threads should be
fi
led down and
made smooth to the touch.
8. When concrete is poured, be sure to keep the top 4” below the grade, and sloped away from the post
to promote good water drainage. Wash off any concrete, which may have splashed onto the post before
it dries. Allow all concrete to harden a minimum of 48 hours before allowing use.
SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION:
1. Before doing any excavation, inquire about any existing underground utilities.
2. Do not leave the job site unattended without making sure that all fastening hardware on all
equipment are tightened and all Drive Rivets are in place to prevent clamps from moving, in case of
unauthorized use. UPlay Today™ CLAMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HUMAN WEIGHT WITHOUT
THE DRIVE RIVETS INSTALLED, AND SUCH USE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER AND/OR DAMAGE
TO THE EQUIPMENT. It is also strongly recommended that all installation areas be roped off with clearly
marked warning signs posted. Any open footings should be covered with plywood or other suitable
material. Even during installation, it has been found that children will use the unattended equipment,
thereby risking accidents.
3. If concrete footings and inground footers are being used, it is strongly recommended that the in-
stallation area should remain roped off for at least 48 hours after the last concrete footing is poured.
Children should not be allowed to use the equipment during this period so that concrete has a chance
to fully cure.
4. Do not attach swing chains or similar moving components until after all construction is complete and
resilient surfacing material has been installed. Remember that any equipment, which appears to be
complete and functional, will invite unauthorized use regardless of its actual state of readiness.
