Treehouse. Contains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions Rev

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1 Treehouse Contains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions Rev NOTICE: This residential play structure is intended for use by children ages WARNING: This owner's manual contains important information about how to assemble, locate, use, and maintain this playground equipment. Read this manual before you start assembly. Follow all instructions. Be sure to educate all children who use this playground and all adult supervisors about the rules for safe use that are contained in this manual. Keep this Owner's Manual for future reference and to remind you of how to safely use and maintain this equipment. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE COPYRIGHT 2009 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2 NOTICE...IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, HAVE DAMAGED PARTS, OR ARE HAVING TROUBLE ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AT or Website: CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 5pm cst SATURDAYS (April 11 - June 30) 8:30am - 5pm cst STOP DO NOT CONTACT OR GO DIRECTLY TO THE RETAILER THAT YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT FROM. 1

3 OWNER'S MANUAL Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Thank you for choosing Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. For your and your children's safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before you start building your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground. Familiarize yourself with all hardware and parts to help with building your playground. Make sure to send in your owner's registration card on the back cover in order to validate your warranty. WARNING: Failure to follow the assembly, location, use, and maintenance instructions in this manual could result in serious injury to children using this playground. Rules for Safe Play...3 Choosing Location of Play System...4 Choosing Proper Surface Material...4 Maintenance...5 Helpful Tips...6 Commonly Asked Questions...7 Wood Legend...8 Parts Identification Hardware Tools Required for Assembly...18 Instructions Warranty Procedure...45 Warranty Registration Card...Back Cover 2

4 100% North American Timber The wooden parts for your playground are made from whitewood and trace amounts of Redwood and Cedar. Whitewood is the general commercial name that refers to the wood of spruce, pine and fir trees. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. uses a blend of North American whitewood from the following species in each set: Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, and Hemlock. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. uses these woods in varying degrees and reserves the right to alter its specifications. This high-quality whitewood lumber is third-party inspected for sustainability by one or more of the following groups: FSC Forest Stewardship Council HCP Habitat Conservation Program SFI Scientific Forest Initiative CSA Canadian Standards Association Safety Instructions Rules for Safe Play WARNING: Before allowing children to play on this equipment for the first time, carefully review the rules for safe play with them. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of a serious or fatal injury. 1. IT IS RECOMMENDED that no more than 8 children, not exceeding a combined weight of 1,000 pounds, play on the system at one time. This product is recommended for children 3 to 11 years of age. 2. CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION is required, especially for younger children. 3. WARN CHILDREN TO AVOID playing or walking in front of, behind, or between moving equipment. 4. WARN CHILDREN NOT TO twist swing chains or ropes, or to loop them over the top support bar since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope. 5. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO swing empty swinging seats. 6. INSTRUCT CHILDREN to always sit, never stand or kneel, in the center of the swing seat with their full weight. 7. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO use any part of the play system in a manner other than what it is intended. 8. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO get off equipment while it is in motion. 9. DRESS CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT wear scarves, hats with straps, helmets, jackets with draw strings, hooded jackets, poorly fitting shoes, or any other loose fitting clothing which could become entangled or snagged on equipment. 10. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO play on the equipment if it is wet. Potentially slippery surfaces may cause a hazard. 11. VERIFY all suspended items such as ropes and chains are secure at both ends. 12. VERIFY all suspended items such as climbing ropes are tight so they cannot be looped back on themselves. 13. INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO attach items to the play system not specifically intended for use with the play equipment. Items such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clotheslines, and pet leashes may pose a strangulation hazard. 14. INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO REMOVE any bike or other sports helmets before playing on the play equipment, as they may pose a possible hanging hazard. 15. INSTRUCT CHILDREN there may only be one person on a swing at a time with a maximum weight of 150 pounds per swing. 16. VERIFY there are no gaps between the slide bed way and the slide screws. 17. INSTRUCT CHILDREN to always go down slides feet first. Never slide head first. 18. INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO NEVER climb, crawl, or walk on items not intended for such use. Such types of play on top of Monkey Bars, Fort Roof, and Swing Beams greatly increase the risk of a serious or fatal fall. 3

5 Choosing a location for your play system When selecting your play site, always keep the child's safety in mind. Here are some recommendations that should help you achieve a safe play area. 1. The play system should be located on solid level ground free of objects that could cause injury such as, but not limited to, tree stumps, roots, and large rocks. Stationary components such as ladders and slides must be no less than SIX FEET (1.8 meters) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, tree or overhanging branches, electrical wires or clotheslines. Any swinging equipment must be a minimum distance of TWICE the height of the swing beam away from any structures or obstructions as specified above. We also recommend that you do not install your play system near a lake, river, swimming pool or other water hazards. 2. If anchoring your play system, all underground utilities must be located in play zone before starting assembly of play system. 3. Try to locate slide out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will receive the least direct sunlight. 4. It is recommended not to place a set on sandy soil or loose fill, as it may require additional anchoring in that situation. 5. Do not install your play system over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the play system user. Set Dimensions L 16' x W 14 1/2' x H 10' Play Zone L 28' x W 29 1/2' 9' MIN 29 1/2' 6' MIN 6' MIN Choosing a surfacing material The consumer shall provide playground surfacing materials under and around residential play equipment that conforms to the recommendations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook publications #324. A copy of the section relating to surfacing materials is included in the installation instructions. Free copies of this handbook are available on line at or by contacting the CPSC Publications Office in Washington D.C The URL is and the file size is 456.5KB Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Do not use loose fill surfacing ontop of hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. While grass may appear to be acceptable, it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, 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. The U.S. 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's emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be the most serious of all playground injuries, and have a 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. The following 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 your playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, and its cost. Table 3.1 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 inches. However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used. 4 28' 6' MIN

6 Maximum Fall Height is 7' TABLE 3.1 Fall Height in Feet From Which a Life Threatening Head Injury Would Not Be Expected Type of Material 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6 ft. 10 ft. 11 ft. Wood Chips 6 ft. 7 ft. 12 ft. Fine Sand 5 ft. 5 ft. 9 ft. Fine Gravel 6 ft. 7 ft. 10 ft. Surfacing in "compressed" depths - See CPS & ASTM for Fall Heights of equipment Equipment Fall Height 1' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 11' 12' Wood Chips 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6 1/2" 7 1/2" 8 1/4" 9" 12" 13" Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 8" 9" 9 3/4" 10 1/2" 11 1/2" 12" 13" Engineered Wood Fibers 6" 6" 6" 7" 8 1/2" 9" 9 1/2" 10 1/4" 10 3/4" 11" 10 3/4" 12" Fine Sand 6" 6" 6 1/2" 8" 9 10" 10 1/2" 11 1/4" 12" 13 1/2" 14 3/4" 16" Coarse Sand 6" 6" 7 1/2" 9" 10 1/2" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" Fine Gravel 6" 6" 6" 6 3/4" 8" 9" 10" 10 3/4" 11 1/2" 12" 13 1/4" 14 1/2" Medium Gravel 6" 6 1/4" 8" 9" 9" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" Chart obtained from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Public Playground Safety NOTICE: It is recommended to use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perimeter with landscape edging for surfacing materials. Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require a professional and are not "do-it-yourself" projects. When surfacing is to be used it is recommended to use Playground Surfacing Materials (other than loose-fill materials) which comply to the safety standard ASTM 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment. Assembly safety 1. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying wood chips when drilling or cutting. 2. Verify that all bolts and screws are secured tightly and all acorn nuts are snug (acorn nuts should be tightened to 5 foot pounds of torque). 3. DO NOT allow children to play on the play system until it is completely assembled in a proper location. 4. DO NOT allow children in the area while you are assembling your play system. Many of the Rainbow Playgrounds America Inc. components are very heavy and could seriously injure a child. Maintenance of your play system To ensure safe enjoyment of your Rainbow Playgrounds America play system for years to come, follow these maintenance tips at the beginning of each play season: 1. At the beginning of each usage season and twice each month, check and tighten as needed (but do not over tighten causing wood to crack) all nuts and bolts. Acorn nuts should be tightened to 5 foot pounds of torque. Hardware used on swinging elements should be checked at least twice a month to ensure proper fastening. 2. Oil all metallic moving parts and grease tire swivel monthly during the usage period. 3. Verify all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration and replace as needed. 4. Check all metal parts for rust. If needed, sand and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CFR Part Check all wood members for deterioration and splinters. Spot sand any areas that are checking or splintering. If parts are deteriorating replace as needed. 6. Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when temperature drops below 36 Fahrenheit. 7. Check, twice a month, the depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Rake or replace as necessary. 5

7 8. Check the C-Links on the chain to ensure they are securely closed. Tighten with a crescent wrench as needed. 9. On a yearly basis, we recommend that you coat your play system with a sealant or preservative. You may also want to spot sand areas before sealing. Be sure that the sealant you select is non-toxic and child safe. 10. When you are ready to dispose of your play set, make sure all metal, plastic and wood components are disposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances. Helpful Installation Hints *NOTE: Refer to these assembly tips throughout the entire installation process. 1. After thoroughly reading all information and properly locating your play system site, carefully unpack parts. As you unpack your play system, keep the parts list handy and become familiar with each part before beginning assembly. Remember that a little extra time spent familiarizing yourself with the parts and instructions before you begin will help avoid mistakes and save you time later. 2. Group both wood and non-wood parts together in accordance to each Step of this assembly manual. Doing this now, will help you quickly locate parts and assemble the set with more ease. 3. Locate an area to sort your hardware in accordance to each step. A solid surface, such as the empty boxes, are best to ensure you do not lose any hardware. 4. Before starting each Step, thoroughly read the entire instructions to ensure all information is understood. Pay special attention to the orientation of each part, details & notes, and proper usage of hardware. Each piece of hardware is required for a certain part of the assembly. 5. Certain Steps of the assembly are best performed on a hard flat surface to ensure proper and accurate assembly. 6. All Lag Bolts must have pre-drilled holes 2" deep (as shown in Detail A). Use a 1/8" drill bit for all 1/4" and 5/16" Lag Bolts and use a 1/4" drill bit for all 3/8" Lag Bolts. Lag Bolts can be difficult to drill into knot holes. Pre-drilling pilot holes will help to prevent the Lag Bolts from breaking. Refer to "Commonly Asked Questions" on page 7 for more information about Lag Bolts. 7. All #14 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screws must have pre-drilled holes 1/2" deep. Use a 1/8" drill bit. 8. Use a clamp to secure Facias flush to the Uprights and use holes in facia as a guide for placing Lag Bolt Pilot Holes (as shown in Detail B). 9. Verify Facias are flush with Uprights. 10. Check assembly periodically to ensure the set is level and all facias are square to the uprights. 11. If a gap occurs between boards when inserting Screws or Lag Bolts, back out hardware and apply pressure to the top board while reinserting hardware in the same hole. UPRIGHT FACIA USE FACIA AS A GUIDE FOR PRE-DRILLING HOLES PILOT HOLES DETAIL A FACES MUST BE FLUSH 6 DETAIL B

8 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question: How do I know when Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tightened properly? Answer: Lag Bolts and other Fasteners are tight when the head of the Lag Bolt and Washer are firmly compressed against the wood. If splintering occurs, that is an indication you are over tightening the Lag Bolts and other Fasteners. (Splintering is when the wood fibers fracture out from under the washers). Question: What should I do if a Lag Bolt or other Fastener lines up with a knot, or if the Lag Bolt breaks? Answer: There is extra Hardware provided with the set for this reason. Re-Drill a new hole with a 1/8" Drill Bit in a new direction to miss the obstruction. Question: What if my Play System is leaning and/or rocks? Answer: This is caused by unleveled ground under the Base and Support Wings of the Play System. It may be necessary to remove or add some soil beneath the Play System to make it level. Ground Stakes, when installed, will also provide stability. Question: What if my Play System has cracks on the wood or seems to be developing cracks? Answer: Seasonal checks, surface cracks, and knot holes are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. A check is a separation of the wood fibers running with the grain. This is caused by varying temperature and moisture conditions. By coating your Play System annually with a sealant or preservative, you can help protect your Play System from developing (not stopping) seasonal checks. Please remember to follow all installation instructions, including installing the play set on solid level ground. Question: What is the sticky substance that appears on the wood? Answer: The sticky substance that may appear on the wood is called pitch. It is common for the lumber to have occasional pitch seepage which does not affect the structural integrity of the part. Pitch provides the natural rot resistant characteristics of the lumber. If play surfaces or play items become overly sticky with pitch use rubbing alcohol to safely remove. Question: What accessories may be added or what modifications can be made to my Rainbow Playgrounds America set? Answer: Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. play sets are complete kits and are not modular. Play sets with unauthorized accessories or modifications will not be covered under warranty. Non-residential use of the play set voids warranty. Question: Is my child old enough to use all play items on my set? Answer: All play items on Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. sets are designed for children ages 3 to 11, but it is the end users responsibility to determine suitability of use by their children for each play item. EXAMPLE OF SEASONAL CHECKS OR SURFACE CRACKS 7

9 Wood Legend 1 x 6 = 5/8" x 5 1/4" 1 x 4 = 5/8" x 3 1/4" 4 x 4 = 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" *PICTURE NOT SHOWN: 4 x 6 = 3 3/8" x 5 3/8" 2 x 4 = 1 3/8" x 3 1/4" 2 x 6 = 1 3/8" x 5 1/4" 2 x 10 = 1 1/2" x 9 1/4" 8

10 x 4 x 45 1/4" SHORT DECK BOARD 1 x 4 x 52" DECK BOARD 1 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT PARTS IDENTIFICATION 11 1 x 6 x 52" DECK BOARD 12 1 x 6 x 47 1/2" TABLE BOARD 13 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 4 HOLE R W B 14 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 HOLE INSIDE R W B x 6 x 34 1/2" R W B W/ROPE HOLE 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 HOLE OUTSIDE R W B 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT 2 x 4 x 84" SWING BEAM WING 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" RAIL UPRIGHT W/HANDLE HOLES 2 x 4 x 52" 2 HOLE FACIA 2 x 4 x 13 3/4" CORNER FACIA 2 x 4 x 45 1/4 SEAT BOARD 9

11 PARTS IDENTIFICATION x 4 x 20" TABLE RUNNER 2 x 4 x 8" SEAT RUNNER 2 x 4 x 19 3/4" ENTRAPMENT BOARD 2 x 4 x 59" ROCK WALL LEG 2 x 4 x 51" DECK RUNNER 2 x 4 x 56" ROCK WALL RUNNER 48 2 x 6 x 93" GROUND RUNNER 49 2 x 6 x 52" MAIN BEAM 50 2 x 6 x 52" 4 HOLE FACIA 52 2 x 6 x 52" 4 HOLE FACIA W/ROPE HOLE 53 2 x 6 x 50" SEAT BOARD 54 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" LEFT LADDER LEG 55 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" RIGHT LADDER LEG x 6 x 18" LADDER STEP 2 x 6 x 52" 6 HOLE FACIA 10

12 PARTS IDENTIFICATION x 4 x 52" TOP JOIST W/SWING HOLES 4 x 4 x 15" ANGLED BRACE 4 x 4 x 88" SWING BEAM SUPPORT 4 x 4 x 93" CORNER UPRIGHT 4 x 4 x 93" CORNER UPRIGHT W/TJ HOLE 4 x 4 x 44" CENTER POST 81 4 x 6 x 94" 3 POSITION SWING BEAM 11

13 PARTS IDENTIFICATION N8 N10 N11 N9 90 Bracket Swing Beam Plate SB Support Plate 90 Ladder Bracket N29 Bolt Cup N28 N26 Rebar Stake Swing Hanger N27 Spring Clip N20 N19 N22 N5 Ship's Wheel w/cap Telescope Rocks Safety Handle N15 N17 N18 N14 Swing Seat Half Bucket Swing Designed for ages 3-5 Trapeze Bar Trapeze Ring N33 N23 Plaque T-Bracket N12 34" Chain N4 Support Spacer N13 58" Chain Parts Not Shown: N30 N31 N24 Double Wall Wave Slide C-Link Pear Link N1 12' Rope 12

14 N14 N23 81 N11 N N N58 N19 28 N20 N PARTS IDENTIFICATION N4 N18 N24 N

15 26 48 N11 N4 79 N27 N15 81 N N

16 HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY 0 H158 H30 1 H163 H32 2 H164 3 H34 H170 4 H192 H28 5 H17 H1 H7 H H24 H4 H3 H152 8 H H183 9

17 HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY H H126 H135 H H139 H

18 HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY H50 4 H116 5 H108 6 H93 H H

19 EXAMPLE: 2** Hardware List F/N# DESCRIPTION DIMENSION BAG/QTY H1 Flat Washer 1/4" H3 Flat Washer 3/8" H4 Flat Washer 1/2" H7 SAE Flat Washer 1/4" H11 Lock Washer 3/8" H17 Standard Nut 3/8" H24 Nylock Nut 3/8" H28 Acorn Nut 3/8" H30 Round Pallet Nut 3/8" H32 4 Prong T-Nut 1/4" H34 4 Prong T-Nut 3/8" H50 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" H56 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 6 1/2" H60 Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 8 1/2" H93 Lag Bolt 1/4" x 2" H108 Lag Bolt 5/16" x 3" H116 Lag Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" 2 H124 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 1 1/2" H126 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 2" H129 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 3 1/2" H135 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 6 1/2" 4, H139 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 9" H140 Hex Bolt 3/8" x 10" H152 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 1 1/2" H155 Phillips Wood Screw #8 x 2 1/2" H158 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #10 x 1 1/2" H163 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #14 x 3/4" H164 Phillips Pan Head Tap Screw #14 x 1" H170 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4" x 1 1/4" H192 Phillips Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4" x 1 1/2" H183 Snap Screw #10 x 1" Rolled up in Tarp *DENOTES HARDWARE BAG **DENOTES QUANTITY NEEDED OUT OF HARDWARE BAG NOTE: EXTRA HARDWARE IS INCLUDED IN THE BAGS. NOT ALL HARDWARE WILL BE USED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Tape Measure Carpenters Level Carpenters Square Claw Hammer Rubber Mallet Wood Clamp Standard or Cordless Drill w/ #2 & #3 Phillips bits Electric Impact Gun or 1/4" and 3/8" Ratchet 1/8" Drill Bit 1/4" Drill Bit Crescent Wrench Torque Wrench 7/16" Deep Well Socket 1/2" Deep Well Socket 9/16" Deep Well Socket 9/16" Box Wrench 8' Step Ladder Safety Glasses Adult Helper 18

20 Step 1 Upright Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. Use an 1/8" drill bit for pre-drilling holes for 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: Do not tighten hardware in #1 at this time. 1. Lay Corner Uprights (169) (170) on the ground. Attach Top Joist w/swing Holes (77) to Corner Uprights (170) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H56) and 1/2" Hardware (H4). *NOTE: 4 Hole Facias (50) must be flush with the bottoms and sides of Corner Uprights (169) (170), and they must be oriented as shown in Detail A. *NOTE: Corner Uprights (169) (170) should measure 52" from outside face to outside face when properly installed (as shown). *SUGGESTION: When installing Facias, install bottom lag bolts first, check that measurements are correct and assembly is square, then install top lag bolts. 2. Attach 4 Hole Facias (50) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 3. Measure up 82 7/8" from the bottom of Corner Uprights (169) and attach 4 Hole Facia w/rope Hole (52) to Corner Uprights (169) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). The Facia (52) must be oriented as shown in Detail B. 77 H17 H /4" H11 52 H56 H4 DETAIL A 1 3/4" /4" /8" DETAIL B 52" H108 H

21 Step 2 Upright Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Holes in 4 Hole Facias (50) and 6 Hole Facias (168) must be offset (as shown in Details A & B). *NOTE: 4 Hole Facias (50) must be flush with the bottoms and sides of Corner Uprights (169) (170), and they must be oriented as shown in Detail A. *NOTE: Corner Uprights (169) (170) should measure 52" from outside face to outside face when properly installed (as shown). *SUGGESTION: When installing Facias, install bottom lag bolts first, check that measurements are correct and assembly is square, then install top lag bolts. 1. Stand up each assembly from Step 1 and attach 4 Hole Facias (50) and 6 Hole Facias (168) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: Bottoms of 6 Hole Facias (168) should be flush with the bottoms of Facia (52) and Top Joist (77). 2. Check that assembly is square with a carpenters square and ensure all measurements are correct. 3. Tighten hardware from #1 of Step 1, add 3/8" Acorn Nut (H28) and tighten " H H28 1 1/4" 1 3/4" 52 H1 H DETAIL A 1 1/4" 1 3/4" DETAIL B " 50 H1 H108 H108 H

22 Step 3 Main Beam Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Measure up 51 3/8" from the bottom of Uprights (169) (170) (as shown) and lightly mark the uprights. *NOTE: Offset counter-sunk holes in Main Beams (49) must be down (as shown). 2. Orient Main Beams (49) (as shown) and attach to Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108) H1 H /4" H1 H /8"

23 Step 4a Picnic Table Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Measure up 11 3/4" and 24 1/4" on Corner Uprights (169) (170) and attach 2 Hole Facias (28) 11 3/4" up using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 2. Center and attach Seat Boards (30) (53) to 2 Hole Facias (28) using #8 Hardware (H155). 3. Center and attach Seat Runners (32) to Seat Boards (30) (53) using #8 Hardware (H155) H /4" H1 H Step 4b H H1 Picnic Table Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach 2 Hole Facias (28) to Corner Uprights (169) (170), 24 1/4" up, using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). *NOTE: #8 Screws (H152) used to attach table boards are shorter than the #8 Screws (H155) used to attach the Seat Boards in Step 4a. 2. Center Table Boards (12) on 2 Hole Facias (28) and attach using #8 Hardware (H152). 3. Center and attach Table Runner (31) to Table Boards (12) using #8 Hardware (H152). 31 H /4"

24 Step 5 Deck Assembly 1. Center and evenly space Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) between Uprights and attach Deck Boards to Main Beams (49) using #8 Hardware (H152). *NOTE: Deck Boards (4) (5) (11) must be evenly spaced, and gaps between boards must not exceed 3/16". 2. Center and attach Deck Runner (35) to Deck Boards using #8 Hardware (H152). H

25 Step 6 Angled Brace Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Angled Braces (78) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). The tops of the Angled Braces (78) should be touching the bottom of the Deck Boards. A total of 8 Angled Braces (78) will be installed. 2. Attach Angled Braces (78) to Main Beams (49) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108) H H1 H H108 24

26 Step 7 Facia Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach 4 Hole Facia (50) and Main Beams (49) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). The tops of the Facias (50) and Main Beams (49) should be flush with the tops of the Deck Boards. *NOTE: Main Beams (49) must be oriented with the offset counter-sunk holes down. 2. Attach Main Beams (49) to Angled Braces (78) using 5/16" Hardware (H108) and 1/4" Hardware (H1). 3. Attach Corner Facias (29) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). Corner Facias (29) should rest on top of 4 Hole Facia (50) and Main Beams (49). 4. Attach 2 Hole Facia (28) to Corner Uprights (170) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). The top of the 2 Hole Facia (28) should be flush with the tops of the Corner Facias (29) (as shown in Detail A) H108 H H1 H TOPS FLUSH DETAIL A 25

27 Step 8 Deck Bracket Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 1. Attach 90 Bracket (N8), in 2 locations, to Deck Runner (35) and Main Beams (49) on both ends of the Deck Runner (35) using #14 Hardware (H164) (as shown in Detail A) H164 N8 DETAIL A H164 N8 49 *NOTE: This view is from the under-side of the deck. 26

28 Step 9 Ladder Assembly 1. Place Left Ladder Leg (54) and Right Ladder Leg (55) on a flat surface with the notches facing up. Insert 3/8" Hardware (H34) into holes in Ladder Legs, using a hammer if needed (as shown in Inset A). 2. Attach Ladder Steps (56) to Left Ladder Leg (54) and Right Ladder Leg (55) using #8 Hardware (H155). 3. Attach Entrapment Board (33) to the BACK side of the ladder, 5 1/2" down from the top of the Ladder Legs (54) (55) using #8 Hardware (H155). *NOTE: The back side of the ladder is the side closest to the holes in the Ladder Legs. 4. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to the Ladder Legs (54) (55) using 3/8" Hardware (H11) (H124) (H34). *NOTE: Do not tighten Ladder Bracket hardware at this time. 55 H H34 INSET A 33 H11 H N9 BACK H H34 5 1/2" 54 27

29 Step 10 Ladder Installation 1. Position Ladder Assembly against Main Beam (49). Ladder should be centered horizontally on the Main Beam (49) and 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) should be centered vertically on the Facia. *NOTE: Pre-drill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 2. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to Main Beam (49) using #14 Hardware (H164). 3. Tighten 3/8" Hardware in 90 Ladder Bracket (N9) at this time. 49 N9 H164 H164 N9 28

30 Step 11 Rail Uprights Installation 1. Place Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) on the ground and use a hammer to pound 1/4" T-Nuts (H32) into the Uprights (as shown in Detail A). 2. In the locations shown, place Rail Uprights (25) and Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27), with the T-Nuts towards the inside of the set, and attach to 6 Hole Facias (168), 4 Hole Facia with Rope Hole (52), and Corner Facias (29) using #8 Hardware (H155). Rail Uprights (25) (27) should be flush with the outside edge of the Corner Facias (29). *NOTE: #8 Hardware (H152) used to attach 1 x 4 Rail Uprights (6) is shorter than the #8 Hardware (H155) used to attach 2 x 4 Rail Uprights (25) (27). 3. Center 1 x 4 Rail Uprights (6) between Corner Uprights and 2 x 4 Rail Uprights (25) (27) and attach to Facias (29) (52) (168) using #8 Hardware (H152). 4. Measure over 2 13/16" from Corner Upright (170) and attach first Upright (6) to Top Joist (77) and 2 Hole Facia (28). Space the remaining Rail Uprights (6) approximately 2 13/16" apart and attach using #8 Hardware (H152). *NOTE: Gaps between Rail Uprights (6) must be less than 3 3/8". It may be necessary to adjust Rail Uprights (6) to ensure gaps are less than 3 3/8" /16" H32 H H H DETAIL A H

31 Step 12 Safety Handle & 90 Bracket Installation 1. Attach Safety Handles (N5) to Rail Uprights with Handle Holes (27) using 1/4" Hardware (H192). *NOTE: Pre-drill holes for #14 Hardware (H163) (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. *NOTE: Position 90 Brackets so that the hardware does not hit the gaps between Deck Boards. 2. Position 90 Brackets (N8) on Deck and up against Rail Uprights (25) (27) and attach using #14 Hardware (H163) (H164). The #14 Hardware (H163) must go through 90 Bracket (N8) and into Deck (as shown in Detail A). SHORTER #14 HARDWARE (H163) MUST GO INTO DECK H N8 H DETAIL A 27 H192 N5 N5 N5 30

32 Step 13 Rockwall Assembly 1. Lay 2 Hole Rockwall Boards (14) (16), 4 Hole Rockwall Boards (13), and Rockwall Legs (34) on a flat, hard surface. Use a hammer to pound in 1/4" Hardware (H32) and 3/8" Hardware (H34) (as shown in Inset A). Rockwall Legs (34) must be orientated as shown in Inset A. 2. On a flat surface, lay Rockwall Legs (34) on edge with holes up. Ends should be flush, and 3/8" Hardware (H34) should be on the outside of each Rockwall Leg (34) (as shown). Rockwall Legs should be positioned so they measure 33 7/8" apart from outside face to outside face. *NOTE: The top two Rockwall Boards (14) (13) must be installed after the Rockwall is attached to the set. *NOTE: 1/4" Hardware (H32) must be on the bottom side when Rockwall Boards are attached. 3. Attach 2 Hole Rockwall Board (14) to Rockwall Legs (34), 11" down from the top of the Rockwall Legs (34), using #8 Hardware (H152) in the top two holes only at this time. 4. Position the remaining Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (15) (16) along the Rockwall Legs in the order shown. Rockwall Boards should be tight against each other and should not have gaps between boards. 5. Check to make sure Rockwall Legs are still 33 7/8" apart and attach Rockwall Board with Rope Hole (15) to Rockwall Legs using #8 Hardware (H152) in the bottom two holes only at this time. 6. Measure diagonally across the Rockwall assembly and make adjustments as needed to ensure that the Rockwall is square. 7. Finish attaching Rockwall Board with Rope Hole (15) and top 2 Hole Rockwall Board (14). Continue attaching Rockwall Boards (14) (13) (16) in the order shown using #8 Hardware (H152). 8. Center and attach Rockwall Runner (36) to the back side of Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (15) (16) using #8 Hardware (H152). Runner (36) should be 1/2" up from the bottom edge of the Rockwall Board with Rope Hole (15). 9. Attach Rocks (N21) to Rockwall Boards (13) (14) (16) using 1/4" Hardware (H7) (H170) (H32) (as shown in Inset B). *NOTE: Rocks (N21) must go on the side of the Rockwall Board opposite the 1/4" Hardware (H32). 10. Attach 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) to Rockwall Legs (34) using 3/8" Hardware (H34) (H11) (H124) (as shown in Detail A). *NOTE: Do not fully tighten Ladder Bracket hardware at this time. 31

33 Step 13 Rockwall Assembly H H170 H7 H N21 INSET B H32 34 INSET A TOP ROCKWALL BOARDS WILL BE INSTALLED LATER A H H H124 N9 H11 11" 5/16" H /8" 1/2" DETAIL A /16"

34 Step 14 Rockwall Assembly 1. Center assembled Rockwall against 4 Hole Facia (50). The bottom edge of 90 Ladder Brackets (N9) should be approximately flush with the bottom edge of the 4 Hole Facia (50). *NOTE: Pre-drill holes a 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 2. Attach Rockwall to the set by attaching 90 Degree Brackets (N9) to the 4 Hole Facia (50) using #14 Hardware (H164). *NOTE: Tighten all Hardware from Step 13 at this time. 3. Attach the top two Rock Wall Boards (13) (14) to the Rock Wall Legs (34) using #8 Hardware (H152) (as shown in Inset A). 13 H H164 N9 34 INSET A 33

35 Step 15 Swing Beam Assembly 1. Attach Swing Hangers (N26) to Swing Beam (81) using Bolt Cups (N29) and 3/8" Hardware (H135) (H3) (H11) (H24) (H28). *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware in Support Plates (N11) at this time. 2. Attach Support Plates (N11) to the Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H129) (H3) (H11) (H30). Use a hammer to pound in Hardware (H30). *NOTE: Support Plates (N11) must be oriented as shown. 3. Position Swing Beam (81) between Support Plates and attach Swing Beam (81) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) and Support Plates (N11) using 3/8" Hardware (H140) (H3) (H11) (H30). Use a hammer to pound in Hardware (H30). *NOTE: Use top set of holes in Swing Beam (81). Bottom holes can be used to adjust the level of the Swing Beam if needed. *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware at this time. 4. Lift up on Swing Beam Assembly and attach Swing Beam (81) to Support Plate (N11) using 3/8" Hardware (H129) (H3) (H11) (H30). Use a hammer to pound in Hardware (H30). H135 N29 81 H3 N11 H30 H30 H11 N26 H24 H28 H11 H3 H129 H30 H140 H11 H3 H129 N11 H3 H11 H

36 Step Swing Beam Assembly *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with the appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Ground Runner (48) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H116). The bottom of the Ground Runner (48) should be flush with the bottoms of the Swing Beam Support Legs (79) and the spacing between the Support Legs should be between 3 1/4" and 3 3/8" (as shown in Inset A). *NOTE: Ground Runner (48) must be square with the Swing Beam Support Legs (79). 2. Attach Swing Beam Support Legs (79) together with 3 1/4" PC Pipe (N4) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H17) (H28) (H139). Tighten hardware until there is 3 1/8" between Swing Beam Support Legs (79). *NOTE: Support Wings (26) must be oriented in opposite directions before inserting 3/8" Hardware (H30). 3. On a flat surface, insert 3/8" Hardware (H30) into pre-drilled holes in Support Wings (26) using a hammer. Attach Support Wings (26) to Ground Runner (48) using 3/8" Hardware (H3) (H11) (H126). 4. Attach Support Wings (26) to Swing Beam Support Legs (79) using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 5. Center Plaque (N23) on the Swing Beam (81) and attach using #10 Hardware (H158). N H158 H108 H1 48 H1 H108 H /4" - 3 3/8" N4 INSET A 26 H139 H3 H28 H11 H17 H30 H3 H126 H11 COUNTER-SUNK HOLES SHOULD BE UP H3 H11 H H30 35 BOTTOMS FLUSH H3 H116

37 Step 17 Swing Assembly 1. Open C-Links (N30) and Pear Links (N31). *NOTE: When closing C-Links & Pear Links, securely tighten using a crescent wrench. 2. Attach two 58" P.C. Chains (N13) to each Swing Seat (N15) and Half Bucket Swing (N17) using Pear Links (N31) for the Swing Seat (N15) and C-Links (N30) for the Half Bucket Swing (N17) (as shown in Inset A). 3. Attach two 34" P.C. Chains (N12) to Trapeze Bar (N18) using C-Links (N30) (as shown in Inset A). 4. Attach Trapeze Rings (N14) to Trapeze Bar (N18) by connecting C-Links (N30) to both the Trapeze Bar (N18) and Trapeze Rings (N14) (as shown in Inset B). *NOTE: When completed, swing assemblies should look as shown in Inset B. 5. Securely close all C-Links (N30) and Pear Links (N31) by tightening with a crescent wrench. N12 N13 N13 N30 N30 N18 N31 N30 N15 N14 N17 INSET A INSET B 36

38 Step 18 Swing Beam Installation 1. Place Swing Beam Plate (N10) on top of Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) and attach through the two outside holes using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H50) (H3) (H11) (H17). *NOTE: Do not tighten Hardware at this time. 2. Lift the Swing Beam Assembly into position on top of the Swing Beam Plate (N10) and attach using 1/2" Hardware (H4) and 3/8" Hardware (H56) (H60) (H3) (H11) (H17). *NOTE: Check level of Swing Beam at this time. Slight adjustments can be made by adding or removing soil from under the Swing Beam Support. If Swing Beam cannot be leveled, remove Hardware in Support Plates (N11) and move to second set of holes on the Swing Beam. 3. Tighten all Swing Beam hardware from Steps 15,16, and 18. Add 3/8" Acorn Nuts (H28) to Hardware in Swing Beam Plate (N10) and tighten. 4. Attach Swing Options to Swing Hangers (N26) using Spring Clips (N27). *NOTE: Only three Swing Options can be attached at the same time. H60 H50 H56 H50 H4 H H4 N11 N10 H3 H11 H17 N26 N27 H28 37

39 Step 19 Rock Wall Rope Installation 1. Insert Rope (N1) into hole in 4 Hole Facia with Rope Hole (52) and tie a double knot on the back side of the board. Tie three single knots evenly spaced along the remaining Rope. Insert end of Rope (N1) into hole in Rockwall Board (15) and tie a double knot on the back side of the Rockwall. *WARNING: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF STRANGULATION, THREE KNOTS MUST BE TIED IN ROPE AND ROPE MUST BE SECURE AT BOTH ENDS. ROPE MUST BE TIGHT ENOUGH THAT IT CANNOT BE LOOPED BACK ON ITSELF, AND NO MORE THAN 12" OF ROPE SHOULD BE LEFT AFTER TYING DOUBLE KNOTS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE ROPE. 52 N

40 Step 20 Slide Installation *NOTE: Predrill holes 1/2" deep for #14 Hardware (H164) with a 1/8" drill bit. 1. Center Slide (N24) in the opening and attach to Facia using 1/4" Hardware (H7) and #14 Hardware (H164). H164 H7 N

41 Step 21 Ship's Wheel & Telescope Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Attach Ship's Wheel (N20) to Swing Beam (81) using Hardware found in Ship's Wheel bag. Snap Ship's Wheel Cover (N20) into the center of Ship's Wheel. *NOTE: Do not over-tighten Ship's Wheel, or it will not rotate freely. 2. Attach Telescope Base (N19) to Top Joist with Swing Holes (77) using Hardware found in Telescope Bag. *NOTE: Do not over-tighten Telescope Base. Base should swivel. 3. Snap Telescope (N19) into Telescope Base. FOUND IN SHIP'S WHEEL BAG N19 N20 FOUND IN TELESCOPE BAG N20 N

42 Step 22 Center Post & T-Bracket Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts and #14 Hardware with appropriate drill bit. *NOTE: Center Posts (171) and 6 Hole Facias (168) should be flush on the bottoms (as shown in INSET A). 1. Line up the larger center hole on T-Brackets (N33) with the top pre-drilled hole on 6 Hole Facia (168) and attach 6 Hole Facia (168), T-Bracket (N33), and Center Post (171) together using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 2. Ensure T-Brackets (N33) and Center Posts (171) are square to 6 Hole Facias (168) and secure T- Brackets (N33) and Center Posts (171) into place using #14 Hardware (H164). 3. Finish attaching Center Posts (171) to 6 Hole Facias (168) by inserting 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108) through the bottom hole of 6 Hole Facias (168). N INSET A BOTTOMS FLUSH H108 N33 H H164 N H108 H1 41

43 Step 23 Tarp Board Installation *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Position 2 Hole Facias (28) to Corner Uprights (169) (170) and Center Posts (171) and attach using 1/4" Hardware (H1) and 5/16" Hardware (H108). 28 H H1 H H108 H H

44 Step 24 Tarp Installation 1. Evenly spread Tarp (N58) over the top of 2 Hole Facias (28). Female ends of the tarp snaps should face in towards each other when the tarp is hanging freely. 2. Wrap Tarp (N58) around the bottom side of 2 Hole Facias (28). Starting with the middle tarp snaps, work your way out gently tapping each tarp snap to leave an indention in the wood. 3. Install Snap Screws (H183) in the center of the indentations. *NOTE: Snap Screws (H183) are rolled up in the Tarp (N58). 4. Snap the Tarp (N58) to the Snap Screws (H183). 5. Repeat parts 2, 3, and 4 for the other side. Ensure Tarp (N58) is pulled tight when marking Snap Screw (H183) locations. 28 N58 TARP SNAP 28 CORNER UPRIGHTS & CENTER POSTS NOT SHOWN H183 N58 INSET A

45 Step 25 Stake Installation *WARNING: BEFORE ANCHORING PLAY SET, ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MUST BE LOCATED. *NOTE: Pre-drill all holes for Lag Bolts with appropriate drill bit. 1. Drive Stakes (N28) into the ground (in locations shown) and attach to Corner Uprights and Swing Beam Support Legs using 1/4" Hardware (H93). Stakes (N28) should stick out 2" - 4" above the ground. *NOTE: Stakes must be as close as possible to the Corner Uprights and Swing Beam Support Legs. *NOTE: For maximum strength, drive Stakes into the ground at a slight angle. *CAUTION: Do not hit washer while pounding the stakes into the ground. This may cause the washer to break off. STAKE STAKES STAKE 79 H93 N28 INSET A 44

46 WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: The wooden components in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground will have imperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes and knots, are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. These imperfections that are not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty. Now that your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground is correctly installed and maintained, you may have a warranty claim. Please take the following steps to ensure a fast claim: 1. Register your Rainbow Playgrounds America Inc. playground. 2. Write a brief letter describing any problems. 3. Attach a copy of your sales receipt or other means of proof of purchase. 4. Provide a photo of the part or parts for your warranty claim and a photo of the complete set. NOTE: Failure to supply any information may result in claim delay or possibly void warranty. Mail or all information to Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Customer Service Department at: Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. 500 Rainbow Parkway Brookings, SD or Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Customer Service Department hours are: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm cst Saturdays (April 11 - June 30) 8:30am - 5pm cst or us at: customerservice@rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com A Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. Customer Service Representative will contact you by phone or mail after reviewing the claim. If the part is covered under warranty, you will be responsible for shipping and handling charges. 45

47 Limited One-Year & Limited Ten-Year Warranties Subject to proper installation and normal residential use, Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that, subject to the limitations stated below: all NON-WOODEN PARTS (including, but not limited to, all tarps, chain, seats, screws, powder-coated brackets, rungs and handles, plastic handles, ships wheel, periscope, rocks, trapeze bar, and accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase. For purposes of any warranty offered by Rainbow Playgrounds America, the following are not considered defects in materials and workmanship if they do not affect the functionality of the component or system: (1) cracks in plastic components; (2) surface rust on hardware or powder-coated components; and (3) fading of any component or accessory, including, without limitation, ships wheel, periscope or rocks. Merchandise covered under this limited one-year warranty will be repaired or replaced, at our option, and returned to the customer, with all return shipping and handling costs paid in advance by the customer. All labor costs, travel expenses and any other charges involved in the installation or replacement of the warranty parts will be the original purchaser s responsibility. The warranty coverage described in this paragraph is the customer s sole and exclusive remedy and lasts only as long as the original purchaser owns the playset and terminates if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the unit. all WOODEN COMPONENTS will be free from structural failure due to wood rot or insect infestation for a period of TEN YEARS from the date of purchase. Peeling, splintering, minor cracking caused by weather, surface cracks, knot holes and knots, are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. Such imperfections that do not result in structural failure are not covered under this warranty. Merchandise covered under this limited ten-year warranty will be repaired or replaced, at our option, and returned to the customer, with all return shipping and handling costs paid in advance by the customer. All labor costs, travel expenses and any other charges involved in the installation or replacement of the warranty parts will be the original purchaser s responsibility. The warranty coverage described in this paragraph is the customer s sole and exclusive remedy and lasts only as long as the original purchaser owns the playset and terminates if the original purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the unit. It is recommended that you affix your original sales receipt to the Instruction Manual and retain these documents for your records. NO WARRANTY CLAIMS CAN BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A COPY OF YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT. Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. also reserves the right to examine photographs or physical evidence of merchandise claimed to be defective, and to recover said merchandise, prior to disposition of warranty claims. Merchandise returned for examination or recovery must be shipped freight prepaid, unless a return authorization number is issued. USE OF THIS PLAYSET IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING OR APPLICATION VOIDS ALL WARRANTY COVERAGES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. Failure to maintain the play system properly - including, without limitation and by way of example only, not staining the unit or not checking or tightening the hardware as specified in the owner s manual - may cause the warranties described herein not to apply in certain circumstances. Further, no warranty is offered on the following: (1) equipment subjected to abuse, negligence, improper installation, vandalism, insect infestation, 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 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. 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 NOT APPLY TO YOU. RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. 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 PERMITTED BY LAW, RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF OUR 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. 46

48 Limited One-Year & Limited Ten-Year Warranties 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. PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION OF YOUR PLAY SET. THIS WARRANTY CARD WILL BE USED ONLY FOR INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING PURPOSES AND TO VERIFY ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP OF YOUR PLAY SET. IMPORTANT: The wooden components in your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground will have imperfections. We remind you that seasonal checks and surface cracks, knot holes, and knots are natural characteristics of all wooden play equipment. Such imperfections not resulting in structural failure are not covered under this warranty. For prompt warranty service, contact: Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. 500 Rainbow Parkway Brookings, SD or us at: Web: 47

49 If you would like to order replacement parts, please contact Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. at: or us at: Place Stamp Here Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. 500 Rainbow Parkway Brookings, SD 57006

50 To validate your warranty, you need to register your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. playground. You can register online at or complete this form and mail it to us. If you have any questions regarding your play system, or are in need of replacement parts, please contact Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. customer service center at or write to: Serial Number Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. 500 Rainbow Parkway Brookings, SD RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD Thank You... for purchasing your Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc play set. Complete the form and mail it to us or register online to validate your warranty. Serial Number 1. Name Address City State Zip Phone ( ) 2. Number of children in family Ages 3. Where purchased City State Purchase Date 4. Overall product satisfaction: Excellent Good Fair Poor 5. How would you rate the quality of the instructions: _Excellent _Good _Fair _Poor 6. How would you rate the quality of the packaging: _Excellent _Good _Fair _Poor Comments: I have read the instruction manual and understand my responsibility to maintain my play system accordingly and to instruct my children on proper play and safety procedures. I also understand that all children that utilize my play system are to be supervised at all times. Signature Date Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. does not send out mailings or forward personal information to solicitation companies.