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TWO
SEAT TEETER TOTTER Assembly
Instructions
Safety · Please follow assembly procedure in the correct order. · Play site ground material should only be of an approved, shock-absorbing type and meet minimum depth requirements. NEVER install playground equipment over paved or hard surfaces. · Please be sure that all fasteners are used in the proper location. · Be sure that minimum fall zone requirements are met. · Do not allow children to play on or near equipment which is in need or repair or replacement, is incomplete or is otherwise considered unsafe. 1)
Parts
Inventory and Set-Up Confirm that all components, hardware and special tools are included (see Parts List). Gather any addition tools necessary for installation (hex driver, level, tape measure, etc) Please follow diagrams and instructions in order. 2)
Site location
and Preparation
Be sure site is of adequate size- allow for minimum fall zones (see Layout Diagram). Be sure site is graded, level and free of debris for proper set-up and assembly. Measure and mark site to determine Teeter Totter location and orientation. 3)
Assembly- General Please use correct type and length fasteners as described in the installation procedure. Before setting Teeter Totter in place, verify all hardware has been tightened. Be sure to follow the order of assembly to ease the construction procedure. 3) Installation Procedure After measurement and layout of site, carefully measure for spring anchor locations. Assemble Teeter Totter as per instructions before setting into the ground. After spring anchors have been set, do not use Teeter Totter for (3) days min. PARTS
LIST Metal
Components: Item
Qty. Description
Drawing
Part Number SA
(2) Spring Assembly SB
(2) Cast Aluminum Seat SC
(2) Hand and Foot Bar SD
(1) Main Beam Hardware Components: Item
Qty.
Description
Drawing
Part Number HA
(8) 5/16” x 3/4”lg SS Torx
Bolt
HB
(4) 5/16” x 2-3/4” SS Torx
Bolt
HC (2)
3/8” X 4” Stainless Torx Bolt
HD (2)
3/8” Stainless Barrel Nut Tools: Item Qty. Description Drawing Part Number
TA (1)
Torx T-40 Driver Bit
TB (1)
Torx T-45 Driver Bit
TC (1)
Torx T-55 Driver Bit
LAYOUT
DIAGRAM:
NOTE:
Overhead views are for planning purposes only. Please
follow guidelines as specified by the CPSC and ASTM F1487. INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE: 1)
Locate Main Beam (SD)
and (2) Hand and Foot Bars (SC).
Assemble as shown using (4) 3/4” Torx Bolts (HA)
per side. Tighten with T-40 Torx tool provided.
Step
1- Mounting Hand and Foot Bars NOTE: Bottom View shown.
Step
1- (Top View) 2)
Next, mount (2) Spring Assemblies (SA)
onto Main Beam as shown, using (2) 4” Torx Bolts (HC)
and (2) Barrel Nuts (HD) per
Spring unit. Align holes and tap Barrel Nuts through spring mount and Main Beam
mounting holes (one side only) Use T-45 Torx tool (TB) on bolt head and T-55 Torx Tool (TC) on Barrel nuts- fully
tighten fasteners.
Step
2- Mounting Spring Assemblies to Main Beam 3) Mount (2) Cast Aluminum Seats (SB) through top holes and into threads in bottom of Main Beam using (2) 2-3/4” Torx Bolts (HB) per seat as shown.
Step
3-Mounting Cast Aluminum Seats to main beam.
Step
4-Assembled Teeter Totter ready for ground anchors. 4) After a proper site has been chosen and prepared- measure, mark and dig holes approx. 12” square by 18” deep. Mix and pour concrete. Note: do not fill to top, leave at least 2” below ground level to later cover with dirt. Loosely assemble anchor hardware: (4) “J” Bolts, (4) Washers and (4) Locknuts per base through bottom plates on Teeter Totter. Carefully lower assembly onto poured concrete, securely prop Teeter Totter with wooden braces or similar temporary structure until concrete has cured. After concrete has set, securely tighten anchor bolts and cover top of footers with dirt- tamp until level with ground. Do not allow play for (3) days minimum, until concrete has fully set.
Step
5- Footers- “J” Bolt Hardware detail
Completed
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