PLAYSTAR Little Sprout Grow With Me Toddler Tunnel Safety Manual & Assembly Instructions Download

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Safety Guide & Assembly Instructions

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Page 1: ...Guide Assembly Instructions CallToll Free 1 888 752 9782 Customer Service Monday Friday 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M C S T We re HereTo Help PS 8878 Toddler TunnelTM TM Grow With MeTM PlaySet Shown with optional Slide ...

Page 2: ...ount of loose fill materials mark the correct level on play equipment support posts That way you can easily see when to replenish and or redistribute the surfacing Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt This height should be equal to or greater than the fall height vertical distance between a designated play surface elevated surface for standing sitting ...

Page 3: ...between the lowest point of component and top of shock absorbing surfacing material WARNING Lawn swings are designed for use by children two years of age and older Use by children under the age of two can result in entrapment between the seat and backrest NEVER place children in a rearward facing position or with legs between the seat and backrest because the child s body may pass through the open...

Page 4: ... washers 23 8 x 2Z x deck screw 147 8 x 1Z x deck screw 198 C lock nut 11 3 prong T nut 8 14 x 1Z v pan head screw 4 8 x B truss head screw 36 8 x 1Z v deck screw 8 Z v split lock washer 8 Climbing Rocks 4 Telescope 1 Level Adjustable Wrench Safety Glasses Square Socket Wrench Screwdriver regular or phillips Pencil Drill Shovel Hammer Tape Measure zn Socket C x 1Z v hex bolt 1 C x 1Z x lag screw 1...

Page 5: ...s The actual width and thickness of boards will vary During assembly process hide the marked end of the board to the inside so it is not visible on your completed playset A A A A D 10 2 x 4 x 10 2 x 4 x 19 1 x 4 x 21M zn 1 x 4 x 18 ZZ zn Lumber is a natural product Imperfections such as surface cracks knots and minor bowing are normal This will not affect the performance of your playset Minor bowi...

Page 6: ...l Template to help you create some of the pilot holes needed to build your playset Position the template and mark only the holes that need to be drilled according to the patterns shown below Remove the template Warning Do not drill holes through the template as you may damage the template Fig 1 PLEASE NOTE Letters represent pattern not position Note When the PlayStar logo is showing the three tabs...

Page 7: ... 4 Patterns D E and F can be created anywhere along the board by turning the template over arrow side up and sliding it to the desired position Use the shaded holes for that pattern PLEASE NOTE Letters represent pattern not position H D E B A L T C A L T F G G 2 x 4 H D E B A L T C A L T F G G H D E B A L T C A L T F G G 2 x 4 2 x 6 2 x 6 ...

Page 8: ... assembly remains square while securing with 8 x 2Z x deck screws On a flat work surface lay out two 2 x 4 x 46C v boards 24Z v apart Attach one 2 x 4 x 24Z v board and one 2 x 4 x 33Z v board as shown Make sure the assembly remains square while securing with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 2 1 2 x 4 x 24Z v board 1 2 x 4 x 33Z v board 2 2 x 4 x 46C v boards...

Page 9: ...approximately 28 apart Pre drill the 2 x 4 x 28 board at the dimension shown Attach one pre drilled 2 x 4 x 28 board as shown Make sure assembly remains square while securing with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Center the 2 x 4 x 33Z v board behind the holes and flush with the top as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS C C D 90º 14 2 x 4 x 28 2 x 4 x 33 ...

Page 10: ...ck screws Pre drill the 2 x 4 x 21Z x board at the dimensions shown Attach pre drilled 2 x 4 x 21Z x board as shown Make sure assembly remains square while securing with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS A A D 2 x 4 x 21 10 Flush 90º ...

Page 11: ...ach eleven pre drilled and countersunk 1 x 4 x 21M zn boards Attach the end boards first flush with the 2 x 4 x 21Z x and 2 x 4 x 28 boards equally space and secure the remaining boards with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not over tighten the screws Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber Note Gap between boards must be less than Z v or a finger entrapment could...

Page 12: ...d flush with the top of 2 x 4 x 24Z v and sides as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach two 2 x 4 x 24Z v boards at the bottom flush with the front as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS B B 2 x 4 x 28 2 x 4 x 24 2 x 4 x 24 Flush A A A A 2 x 4 x 24 2 x 4 x 24 Flush ...

Page 13: ...e remaining boards Secure all boards with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not overtighten the screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 9 1 2 x 4 x 24Z v board 4 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach 2 x 4 x 24Z v board centered and flush with the top of the 2 x 4 x 28 and the 2 x 6 x 28 arched board as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws E E 2 x 4 x 24 2 x 4 x 28 2 x 6 x 28 arched board Flush 14...

Page 14: ...x 4 x 19 boards flush with the sides of the opening as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach 2 x 4 x 28 board flush with the top and sides as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS G G F F G G F F Flush 2 x 4 x 19 2 x 6 x 28 arched board B B 2 x 4 x 28 Flush ...

Page 15: ...ns shown Equally space the boards Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not overtighten the screws Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber Note Gap between 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards must not exceed 3Z x or a head entrapment could exist Helpful Hint Gap between boards should be approximately 2M 3 1 x 4 x 18 PATTERN 1 A ...

Page 16: ...e and one for the Rock Wall Decide where to place the rock wall and the slide Enclose the remaining side following the steps in the next pages If you are NOT attaching a slide to the Toddler Tunnel ONLY one side of the upper decking must remain open for the Rock Wall Decide where to place the rock wall Enclose the remaining two sides following the steps in the next pages STOP STOP ...

Page 17: ...ds may result in split lumber Note Gap between 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards must not exceed 3Z x or a head entrapment could exist Helpful Hint Gap between boards should be approximately 2M SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 15A 3 1 x 4 x 18 ZZ zn boards 12 8 x 1Z x deck screws Attach three 1 x 4 x 18 ZZ zn boards at dimensions shown Equally space the boards Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck scre...

Page 18: ...ews Attach three pre drilled and countersunk 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards at dimensions shown Equally space boards Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not overtighten the screws A A 2 x 4 x 24 Flush Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber Note Gap between 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards must not exceed 3Z x or a head entrapment could exist Helpful Hint Gap between board...

Page 19: ...crews Attach three pre drilled and countersunk 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards at dimensions shown Equally space boards Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not overtighten the screws Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber Note Gap between 1 x 4 x 18ZZ zn boards must not exceed 3Z x or a head entrapment could exist Helpful Hint Gap between boards should be approxi...

Page 20: ...nstructions just mirroring the components ROCK WALL ATTACHMENT Rock Wall Attachment To Sides 1 Back edge resting on ground 2 x 4 x 2 8 2 x 4 x 2 8 2 x 4 x 24 1 ge on ground 2 x 4 x 2 8 Position boards at the dimension shown so the top is tight against the bottom edge of the 2 x 4 x 24 Z v and the back edge is resting firmly on the ground as shown Secure the top of each board with two 8 x 2 Z x dec...

Page 21: ...t on this side Pre drill C diameter for C hex bolts Shown with rock wall on the left side 1B 2C v Detail of Bolt Placement Secure the top of each board with one C hex bolt C washers and C lock nut Use a C x 3Z x hex bolt on the 2X boards thick side and a C x 4Z x hex bolt on the 3X boards thick side as shown See detail of bolt placement ...

Page 22: ... as shown Secure each board with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not over tighten the screws Center the 2 x 4 x 28 board behind and flush with the top board as shown Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Center the 2 x 4 x 28 board behind bottom board as shown Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS ...

Page 23: ...36 8 x 1Z x deck screws Note Depending on orientation some of these boards may need to be countersunk Attach the six pre drilled and countersunk 1 x 4 x 21M zn C O boards as shown Start at the top and keep boards tight to each other Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not over tighten the screws Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FO...

Page 24: ...ets as a drill guide and drill Z holes 1 deep into the boards Attach with 8 x 1Z v deck screws Again use the brackets as a drill guide and drill C holes completely through the boards Secure with C x 2 hex bolts C washers and C lock nuts Items for STEP 16B 2 Corner Brackets 4 8 x 1Z v deck screws 2 C x 2 hex bolts 4 C washers 2 C lock nuts 2 x 4 x 46 2 x 4 x 46 2 2 x 4 2 x 4 x 46 2 x 4 x 46 22Z x R...

Page 25: ...d drill Z holes 1 deep into the boards Attach with 8 x 1Z v deck screws Again use the brackets as a drill guide and drill C holes completely through the board Secure with C x 2 hex bolts C washers and C lock nuts Attach two predrilled and countersunk 1 x 4 x 21M zn C O boards as shown Secure each board with 8 x 1 deck screws Do not over tighten the screws Center the 2 x 4 x 28 board behind and flu...

Page 26: ...rt at the top and keep boards tight to each other Secure with 8 x 1Z x deck screws Do not over tighten the screws Note If the last board doesn t fit or if there is a gap because of the boards being too big or too small remove the bottom board and adjust Caution Failure to pre drill and countersunk the boards may result in split lumber Note Depending on orientation some of these boards may need to ...

Page 27: ...9 PICNIC TABLE ATTACHMENT Position 2 x 4 x 10 boards at 20Z x up from bottom of tower flush with back of 2 x 4 x 46C v as shown Make sure boards remain square while attaching with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position 2 x 4 x 20Z boards at 11Z v up from bottom of tower flush with back of 2 x 4 x 46C v as shown Make sure boards remain square while attaching with 8 x 2Z x deck screws 20 11 2 x 4 x 20 2 x 4 ...

Page 28: ...oards as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position the middle 2 x 4 x 21Z x board tight against the first one as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position back 2 x 4 x 21Z x board tight against the middle 2 x 4 x 21Z x board as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws A A D D 11 4 Flush Back edge resting on ground 2 x 4 x 2 1 2 x 4 x 10 2 x 4 x 20 2 x 4 x 2 1 SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE P...

Page 29: ...own Make sure boards remain square while attaching with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 20B 2 2 x 4 x 10 boards 2 2 x 4 x 20Z boards 12 8 x 2Z x deck screws I I 2 x 6 x 21 2 x 4 x 20 Flush 2 x 4 x 20 B B B B 2 x 4 x 20 2 x 4 x 46 2 x 4 x 46 2 x 4 x 20 2 x 4 x 10 11 20 If you are attaching the Picnic Table to the opposite side of the one shown here continue f...

Page 30: ...s shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position the middle 2 x 4 x 21Z x board tight against the first one as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position back 2 x 4 x 21Z x board tight against the middle 2 x 4 x 21Z x board as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 22B 3 2 x 4 x 21Z x boards 12 8 x 2Z x de...

Page 31: ...sh 2 x 4 x 20 Items for STEP 23B 1 2 x 6 x 21Z x board 4 8 x 2Z x deck screws Position the 2 x 6 x 21Z x board flush with the ends of the 2 x 4 x 20Z boards as shown Attach with 8 x 2Z x deck screws SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS ...

Page 32: ...as a Stand Alone unit follow the instructions in the Stand Alone section of this book beginning on the following page Then skip to the components section Page 40 If you are attaching your Toddler Tunnel to a PlayStar Playhouse or Playset follow the instructions in the Add On section of this book beginning on page 36 Then skip to the components section Page 40 ...

Page 33: ...Attach 2 x 4 x 28 boards to the 2 x 4 x 28 board previously attached in upright position as shown Make sure boards are square Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach 2 x 6 x 28 arched board at dimensions shown Z v above and flush with the sides of the 2 x 4 x 28 boards as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws B B F F F F Flush at bottom 2 x 4 x 28 2 x 4 x 28 2 x 4 x 28 90º 90º 28 2 x 6 x 28 arche...

Page 34: ... STEP 26 2 2 x 4 x 19 boards 8 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach two 2 x 4 x 19 boards flush with the sides of the opening as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws G G F F G G F F Flush 2 x 6 x 28 arched Shown with two sides open Shown without activities ...

Page 35: ...rew hole located at the top drill a Z hole Z deep Secure with a 8 x B truss head screw Continue with the next adjacent screw hole working your way all the way down making sure the flanges are firmly resting against the lumber without any bulging Repeat for the other end of the tunnel Secure both sides of the tunnel to 2 x 4 x 33Z v boards with 8 x B truss head screws Make sure the flanges are firm...

Page 36: ...g the assembly from previous step to its final position as shown Make sure the back of the decking frame is fully inserted into the Playhouse entryway opening without any gap in between as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws from inside of Playhouse Inside View 21 F F F F Tight 8 x 2 deck screws Shown without activities ...

Page 37: ... Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws H H 28 2 x 6 x 28 arched Flush SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 26 2 2 x 4 x 19 boards 8 8 x 2Z x deck screws Attach two 2 x 4 x 19 boards flush with the sides of the opening as shown Secure with 8 x 2Z x deck screws G G F F G G F F Flush 2 x 6 x 28 arched 2 x 4 x 19 Shown without activities Shown without activ...

Page 38: ...located at the top drill a Z hole Z deep Secure with a 8 x B truss head screw Continue with the next adjacent screw hole working your way all the way down making sure the flanges are firmly resting against the lumber without any bulging Repeat for the other end of the tunnel Secure both sides of the tunnel to 2 x 4 x 33Z v boards with 8 x B truss head screws Make sure the flanges are firmly restin...

Page 39: ...ific Model and Design Option For information regarding your specific PlayStar playset and design option please call us toll free at 1 888 PLAYSTAR 752 9782 The extra lumber and hardware is supplied for those instances when the Toddler Tunnel might be attached to a PlayStar Playset ADD ON ATTACHING TO PLAYSTAR PLAYSET ...

Page 40: ...Secure with two Z v x 1 machine screws and Z v split lock washers provided DISCOVERY TELESCOPE 1 Determine desired location for pivot 2 Drill a diameter hole 1 deep 3 Fasten pivot with 8 x 2 deck screw provided 4 Snap Discovery Telescope onto pivot PLAY HANDLES 1 Position Play Handle at desired location 2 Mark pilot holes 3 Drill Z holes 1 deep 4 Secure with 14 x 1Z v pan head screws provided ...

Page 41: ...818 Scoop Wave Slide 2 Piece Optional 1 On a flat work surface lay the two pieces together upside down as shown 2 Secure the two pieces together with ten x 1 hex bolts washers and lock nuts as shown Assembly Instructions ...

Page 42: ... against the back surface of Slide when the Slide is in the final position 5 Reinstall Slide permanently attaching it to platform using 14 x 1 screws provided 6 Use the Playset Anchor as a drill guide and drill a hole completely through the Slide Attach Slide to anchor with one x 1Z v hex bolt two washers and one lock nut provided 7 Fill in around bottom of Slide to make surface level to surroundi...

Page 43: ...screw and C washer If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out easily such as in sandy soil conditions cementing is required If your ground is too hard to screw in the anchors you can remove the earth with a shovel Install the anchors and compact the earth as you replace it Anchors must be placed below the level of the shock absorbing surfacing material to prevent tripping or injury resulti...

Page 44: ...mbly process In a rare instance a severe twist or bow may occur and cause the board to be un usable If this happens do not return the board to the store Please call our friendly Customer Service Department for immediate action LT 6351 Protected by one or more of the following United States or Foreign Patents US D418 189 US D409 708 US D424 154 US D428 637 US 6 402 663 US D422 332 US D410 059 US 6 ...

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