2072 PLAYSET GLIDER INSTRUCTIONS This Playset Glider is only to be used with a Backyard Play System Playset, including Yardline Play Systems and Heartland Play Systems. - NOTICE - This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use. STOP! Call Us First! DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. For immediate help with assembly or product information call our toll-free number: 1-866-890-2211 or email: customerservice@backyard-play.com Our staff is ready to provide assistance.
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2072 07/28/2008 Customer Service 1-866-890-2211 1000 Ternes Monroe, MI 48162 Tools Required 9/16 Socket 1/2 Socket Ratchet Socket Set First... Backyard Play Systems Please read all installation instructions before beginning assembly of this option. Check All Parts If a part is missing, circle the part in question and call. Important In a drawing, a dotted line represents a part hidden from view (like a part under another part). Glider Model 4045 Recommended for Ages 3 to 11 - - BEFORE YOU BEGIN - - Safety! Check for protruding screws and bolts, verify all screw and bolt lengths during assembly. Always wear OSHA-APPROVED safety glasses throughout assembly process. Socket Extension 9/16" Hand-Wrench 1/2" Hand-Wrench Screw Driver - NOTICE - This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY and HELPFUL HINTS STOP!!! Check all parts and hardware before beginning. If any parts are missing or damaged please circle and call the phone number listed. DO NOT contact the store or return your glider. Keep this installation manual for future care and maintenance reference. To aid in making your glider assembly easier, here is a listing of some helpful hints. Wear safety glasses during drilling, assembly of your playset. Children should not be allowed in the glider assembly and build area. Note the hole orientation on parts to avoid unnecessary disassembly and reassembly. *IMPORTANT HARDWARE INFORMATION* Make sure all fasteners used are as specified and installed according to this manual. All hex bolts require a lock washer or lock nut. 4
SAFETY WARNINGS Please read carefully. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. This playset accessory is recommended for children three (3) through eleven (11) years of age. Adult supervision is required for children of all ages. Dress children appropriately. Avoid loose fitting clothes, coats, scarves, drawstrings and other articles of clothing that may get caught in the glider or swing set. Instruct children to use equipment sensibly. Children should not twist glider chain swings. Children should avoid swinging empty glider. Children should sit in the center of the seat, with their full weight on the seat. Never allow children to stand or kneel on the glider. Only two childen per glider at a time. Children should not get off moving equipment. Children should not walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items. Our equipment should not be installed or erected on any hard surface such as asphalt, concrete or packed earth. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. (continued...) 5
SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued)) Place the equipment on level ground not less than six (6) feet from any obstructions. Do not use the equipment until fully assembled per instructions, bolts tightened and final inspected. Children should not play on the glider when it is wet. Slippery surfaces may cause a hazard. Verify that each suspended chain is secured at both ends and cannot be looped back on itself. Do not loop chains over their top supports so as not to reduce the strength of these chains. Instruct children not to attach items to the playground equipment such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard. Instruct children to not use this glider or any part of it for any other purpose than its intended use. NOTICE: This playset product is not intended for public use. It is intended for residential application and is not warranted for public or commercial use. The concern of the manufacturer, as yours, is the safety of your children. We ask for your cooperation in this matter. Our diligence toward safety and your supervision will result in years of safe, healthy, and challenging fun for your children. These statements are in accordance with the Consumer Safety Standards Guide. 6
MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance is required to ensure safe enjoyment of your premium glider. Activity on your playset and optional accessories may loosen fasteners. Check all lock nuts, hex and lag bolts, quick clips, retainer rings, acorn nuts, wood screws and swing hangers for tightness and tighten as required. T-nuts should be inspected for full and proper seating into the wood. Check and tighten all fasteners twice monthly during the usage season. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning and end of each season. All hardware is plated to prevent premature rusting. Although they are plated, some may eventually experience surface rust. This will not affect their strength. Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period. To eliminate squeaks, spray with WD-40 or other household lubricant. Check glider seats, ends and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration. To help prevent pre-mature deterioration of accessories, detach and store during the off season. Instruct your children not to twist glider chains, since this may inhibit correct operation of the chains. Your glider should be removed and stored indoors once temperature hits 10 F. or lower. Extended exposure to these temperatures can shorten the life of your swing sets components. When you are ready to dispose of your glider, make sure that all metal, plastic and wood components are disposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances. 7
PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS X3.CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS 9. X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, woodchips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment. X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. TABLE X3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected Type of Material Double Shredded Bark Mulch Wood Chips Fine Sand Fine Gravel 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth 6 10 11 6 7 12 5 5 9 6 7 10 However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used. X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft in all directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure. X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment the availability of the material in your area, and its cost. 9 This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications Playground Surfacing Technical Information Guide and Handbook for Public Playground Safety. Copies of these reports can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline :1-800-638-2772 8
PARTS LIST Glider Hanger Spring Clip Quick Clip Glider Chain x2 x4 x4 x4 Glider End Glider Seat Eye Bolt x2 x1 x4 S OME HARDWARE MAY BE INS ERTED B Y MANUFACTURER A C T U A L S I Z E S H O W N 3/8 FLAT WASHER 3/8 LOCK WASHER 3/8 ACORN NUT x 4 x2 3/8 x2 4 3/8 LOCK NUTS x2 3/8 x2 3/8 6-1/8 x2 5/16 FLAT WASHER 5/16 LOCK NUTS 5/16 x12 5/16 x6 9
GLIDER BRACKETS LOCATION Plan carefully and choose ONE of three locations for Glider. REMOVE EXISTING SWING OR TRAPEZE AND HANGERS AT CHOSEN GLIDER LOCATION. Locate Glider Brackets centered between existing swing hanger holes. Verify Glider Bracket mounting holes are 14-1/2 apart. IMPORTANT! Glider must be installed using only the supplied glider brackets. Do not install and use Glider on the existing swing hangers. 14-1/2 14-1/2 14-1/2 Glider Bracket 8 minimum distance from any adjacent accessory or part. Trapeze Swing Swing 10
GLIDER BRACKETS ASSEMBLE IMPORTANT! Inspect retainer rings to ensure they are secure and properly installed. 1. Position Glider Brackets and mark hole locations. Glider Brackets must contact top of swing beam when marking holes. Retainer rings 2. 7/16 Drill through Swing Beam. 14-1/2 GLIDER BRACKETS ASSEMBLE 4 Hex Bolt Flat Washer Ensure Lock Nuts are tightened securely against Glider Brackets. Verify Glider Brackets are in contact with top of swing beam when installing hardware. Flat Washer Lock Nut Acorn Nut Ensure Acorn Nuts are tightened securely against Lock Nuts. 11
GLIDER ASSEMBLE IMPORTANT! Even though some hardware may be inserted by manufacturer, tighten all Lock-Nuts as indicated to verify they are fully engaged. Eye bolts should be oriented perpendicular with Glider seat. 5/16 Eye Bolt 90 o TOP VIEW It is helpful to use a screwdriver to hold eye bolt in place when tightening lock nut. 5/16x6-1/8 Hex Bolt 5/16 Eye Bolt 5/16 Flat Washer Tighten Lock Nut until three (3) threads are exposed. 5/16 Flat Washer 5/16 Flat Washer 5/16 Lock Nut 5/16 Flat Washer 5/16 Lock Nut Tighten Lock Nut until three (3) threads are exposed. 12
GLIDER ASSEMBLE Quick Clip x4 Glider Chain Chain End Link Tighten clips securely with a wrench. GLIDER INSTALL Spring Clips x4 Install Spring Clips narrow end down. 13
GLIDER FINAL INSPECTION!IMPORTANT! Inspect and confirm tightness of all Lock-Nuts and Quick Clips. 8 minimum between Glider and ground. Adjust Chains at Top. 14
WARRANTY Backyard Play Systems warrants the following: 1. Every product is warranted from defects in workmanship and manufacturing for a period of one year. 2. All hardware and non-wood components are warranted for three years. Except rope which is warranted for one year. 3. Treated wood is warranted for ten years. 4. Woodguard TM is warranted for ten years. Backyard Play Systems will repair, replace or pay for the affected part. In no event shall Backyard Play Systems pay the cost of labor or installation or any other costs related thereto. Non-residential use of the system is prohibited and will void this warranty as the system is designed for residential use only. Conditions The warranty is effective only when: 1. The unit has been erected in accordance with the assembly instructions. 2. The unit has been regularly and properly maintained and inspected. 3. The failure occurs when the unit is owned by the original purchaser. 4. Backyard Play Systems has received a copy of your original proof of purchase with any claims in writing. 5. Backyard Play Systems has had reasonable opportunity during the sixty (60) days following the receipt of notification to inspect and verify the failure prior to commencement of any repair work. Wooden components may have imperfections such as checks and knots. These are natural blemishes and imperfections which are inherent to wood. The imperfections not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty. Requirements To validate your warranty it is necessary fill out and mail in the enclosed warranty card. And also to maintain and inspect your playset regularly. Regularly is defined as once per start and end of season. Claim Procedure To make a claim under this warranty, you can either call (866-890-2211) or prepare a letter. Please have ready the information below when you call or include the information in writing: 1. The model and size of the product. 2. A list of the part(s) for which the claim is made. 3. Proof of purchase of the Backyard Play Systems item, as shown on the original invoice. 4. Run Code, as listed on the enclosed warranty card. Mail the above information to: Backyard Play Systems Attn: Customer Service 1000 Ternes Dr. Monroe, MI 48162 15
WARRANTY Please feel free to call our Consumer Help Line Toll Free 1.866.890.2211 Sat 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST November through March M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST No warranty is offered on the following: (1) equipment subject to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism, acts of God, unauthorized alteration or attachment to equipment other than our own: or (2) equipment subjected to improper use, service or repair by customer or any third party. To the maximum extent permitted by law, this warranty and the remedies set forth herein are exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If Backyard Play Systems cannot disclaim or exclude implied warranties under applicable law, then to the extent possible any claims under any such implied warranties shall expire on expiration of the applicable warranty period. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may or may not apply to you. Backyard Play Systems does not assume, or authorize any person to assume for us, any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. To the maximum extent of the law, Backyard Play Systems assumes no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages which may arise from the purchase or use of our playset or equipment. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. If any provision of this limited warranty is invalid, void or unenforceable in any instance or respect, the unenforceable provision will be severed and reformed to effect the intent of this limited warranty to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be enforced to the full extent permitted by law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. WARRANTY TERMS MAY VARY OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. This manual is your warranty certificate. Please retain your original proof of purchase and this manual for any warranty claims. 16