Creative Playthings Playtime PS18EAS, Playtime PS18SPH Assembly Manual
MODEL PS18EAS
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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If you have problems or questions about your Creative Playthings play set,
DO NOT CALL THE RETAILER.
Contact Creative Playthings Customer Service at 1-800-598-4997 or
customerservice@creativeplaythings.com
All hardware on this set is specially coated
for corrosion resistance.
If non-Creative Playthings hardware is used,
it must be galvanized or stainless steel.
This product is intended for single
family home/residential use only and
not intended for use in any public
setting. Placement in any public
setting constitutes a misuse of this
product.
Please read the owner’s manual before the
assembly of your Play Set. it provides additional
information on the care and use of your Play Set.
You must carefully read the entire instruction man
ual before proceeding with the assembly or use
of your new Play Set.
Creative Playthings takes great care to design its
products with your child’s safety in mind. How
ever, only with careful supervision and proper
safety instructions, can you be assured of safe
play time on any product designed for children.
Save these instructions for reference in case you
need to contact customer service.
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PLAY SET SAFETY
FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND
CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY.
Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:
• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
• Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
• Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
• Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
• Children should NOT swing empty swing seats.
• Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
Children should NOT twist swing chains because this will reduce the strength of the chains.
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• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.
• Children should NOT be on the top surface of the swing beam.
• Children should NOT use the equipment in a manner other than intended.
• Children should NOT get off the equipment while it is in motion.
• On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
• Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the Play Set.
• Never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your Play Set. Accessories or items not ap
proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
• Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
• Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on Single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze.
• Do NOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the Back-to-Back Plastic Glider.
• Do NOT allow more children on the Play Set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.
• Children MUST NEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play-set.
Assembly Safety:
• Adult assembly required
• Face slide away from the sun.
• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the Play Set has been
completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up.
• Keep children off the Play Set until it has been completely assembled.
• Parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
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• Do not stand on the platform until the Play Set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can
not reach high enough.
• Follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
• Avoid assembling your Play Set in poor weather conditions.
• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your Play Set.
MODEL PS18EAS
19862-600 Rev E (01-19)
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SAFE PLAY AREA
SELECTING THE CORRECT LOCATION FOR YOUR PLAY PRODUCT IS IMPORTANT FOR
YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY AND THE PRODUCT’S LONGEVITY.
Play Set Dimensions:
• The MODEL PS18EAS Play Set has ground dimensions of 14'-10" x 12'-4".
• The MODEL PS18EAS Play Set requires a level ground surface of 26'-10" x 29'-0" for a Safe Play Area.
• Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area.
• The maximum fall height for your MODEL PS18EAS is 87" as measured from the top of the swing beam.
Safe Play Area:
• The Safe Play Area refers to a zone extending 6' (2 meters) beyond the Play Set on all sides, including the slide
and the space above the Play Set. Because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the Safe Play
Area must be extended to 14' (4.27 meters) in front of and behind a swinging Accessory.
• The ground surface must be level. Installing your Play Set on sloping ground can cause it to lean or “rack”.
This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to
loosen and fail.
• The Safe Play Area must be free of all structures, landscaping, trees and branches, rocks, wires, and other
obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running, or swinging into these obstacles.
• Remove all tripping hazards from the Safe Play Area. Tripping hazards include; roots, stumps, rocks, landscap
ing, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections.
• Do not install your Play Set over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface. The follow
ing is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
RECOMMENDED GROUND COVER
Suggested Material Uncompressed Depth
Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9"
Uniform Wood Chips 12"
Fine Gravel 12"
Fine Sand 12"
• Any edging used to contain the ground cover must be beyond the Safe Play Area. (i.e. Landscape Timbers)
Safe play area using
recommended ground cover.
14'
(4.27 M)
6'
(2 M)
6'
(2 M)
Whichever is greater
Landscape Timbers 6' from
play structure.
6'
(2 M)
14'
(4.27 M)
6'
(2 M)
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A FALL ONTO A HARD SURFACE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
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MODEL PS18EAS
19862-600 Rev E (01-19)
HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY HARDWARE:
Illustrations are representative of hardware.
Slight variation of appearance may occur.
1/4" Flat Washer 8mm Flat
1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 1" Truss Head Bolt
1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt
Washer
1/4" Lock
Washer
Access. Bracket
(Not to Scale)
1/4" Weld
Nut
1/4 x 3" Lag Screw
1/4 x 2" Lag Screw
1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screw
#8 x 1-1/4" Screw
#8 x 1-5/8" Screw
1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt
50568-700 PT Hardware
101 17001-104 Weld Nut 1/4"
24 12002-203 Flat Washer 8MM
114 12002-205 Flat Washer 1/4"
99 12017-205 Lock Washer 1/4"
72 17025-104 Screw #8 x 1-1/4"
142 17025-106 Screw #8 x 1-5/8"
36 17025-112 Screw #8 x 2"
8 17025-109 Screw #8 x 2-1/2"
8 17120-502 Self-Drill Screw #10 x 1-1/2"
8 17003-409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1"
28 17003-609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2"
15 17003-809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2"
MODEL PS18EAS
19862-600 Rev E (01-19)
#8 x 2" Screw
#8 x 2-1/2" Screw
#10 x 1-1/2" Self-Drill Screw
14 17003-1209 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3"
18 17003-1409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3-1/2"
12 17003-1609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4"
4 17003-1809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/2"
2 17119-409 Truss Head Bolt 1/4 x 1"
2 17036-601 Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2"
29 17036-801 Lag Screw 1/4 x 2"
8 17036-1201 Lag Screw 1/4 x 3"
4 14161-400 Access Bracket, Green
More hardware is included than is required for assembly.
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PRE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS Play SetS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS. BECOMING
FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY AND INSURE A
SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
Hex Bolt & Weld Nut Assembly Procedure:
Assembly Layout:
Align the holes in the parts to be fastened. Start
preliminary tightening of bolt into weld nut by
hand. Tighten each bolt with a wrench until the
lock washer is fully compressed between the
head of the bolt and the at washer.
Hex Bolt
Correct Assembly:
Bolt has been screwed securely into weld nut
and the connection is tight. Check connections periodically for tightness during the life
of the Play Set . Do not over tighten.
Incorrect Assembly:
If during assembly or maintenance the bolt pro-
trudes 1/8" past the weld nut, use additional at
washers, call customer service or replace the
bolt at a local hardware store. You may be overtightening or using the wrong size bolt.
Failure to replace this bolt with a shorter one
could result in serious injury.
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Weld Nut
Typical Installation - Lag Screws:
Lag Screw
Flat Washer
• Pilot drill with the appropriate
diameter drill bit and then use
a socket to tighten.
• DO NOT over tighten
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Typical Installation - Wood Screws:
• Use an electric drill or screw gun to drive screws.
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes where required.
• We recommend that you lubricate the
threads of the screws with beeswax or
soap to ease installation and minimize
breaking screws.
• It is very important to make cer-
tain that the tops of all screws are
ush with the surface of the wood
and there are no protruding sharp
edges.
MODEL PS18EAS
19862-600 Rev E (01-19)
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Items Packaged Separately:
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60081-102 Playtime Swing Beam
AA934-204 2 Swings, 1 Trapeze*
(2 Sling Swings & 1 Ring Trapeze)
8515-202 8 Ft. Wave Slide, Green
*Alternative swing features may
be included with your set. Use the
instructions packed with the swing
equipment for assembly.
MODEL PS18EAS
19862-600 Rev E (01-19)
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