Funhouse
Contains Assembly, Use, and Maintenance Instructions
NOTICE: This residential play structure is intended for use by
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.
COPYRIGHT 2009 RAINBOW PLAYGROUNDS AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
5-70-0174
Rev 2 - 05.04.09
children ages 3-11.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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
1-888-201-1570
or
E-Mail:
customerservice@rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com
Website: www.rainbowplaygroundsamerica.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 5pm cst
SATURDAYS (April 11 - June 30) 8:30am - 5pm cst
DO NOT CONTACT OR GO DIRECTLY TO THE
RETAILER THAT YOU PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT FROM.
STOP
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc.
Thank you for choosing Rainbow Playgrounds America, Inc. For you
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...........................................................................9-14
Hardware.........................................................................................15-17
Tools Required for Assembly..........................................................17
Instructions......................................................................................18-43
Warranty Procedure........................................................................44
Warranty..........................................................................................45-46
Registration Card...................................................................Back Cover
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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
on the system at one time. This product is recommended for children 3 to 11 years of age.
2.
CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION
3.
WARN CHILDREN TO AVOID
that no more than 8 children, not exceeding a combined weight of 1,000 pounds, play
is required, especially for younger children.
playing or walking in front of, behind, or between moving equipment.
4.
WARN CHILDREN NOT TO
may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.
5.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO
6.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN
7.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO
8.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO
9.
DRESS CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT
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
hazard.
11.
VERIFY
12.
VERIFY
13.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN NOT TO
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
they may pose a possible hanging hazard.
15.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN
pounds per swing.
all suspended items such as ropes and chains are secure at both ends.
all suspended items such as climbing ropes are tight so they cannot be looped back on themselves.
twist swing chains or ropes, or to loop them over the top support bar since this
swing empty swinging seats.
to always sit, never stand or kneel, in the center of the swing seat with their full weight.
use any part of the play system in a manner other than what it is intended.
get off equipment while it is in motion.
wear scarves, hats with straps, helmets,
play on the equipment if it is wet. Potentially slippery surfaces may cause a
attach items to the play system not specifically intended for use with the
any bike or other sports helmets before playing on the play equipment, as
there may only be one person on a swing at a time with a maximum weight of 150
16.
VERIFY
17.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN
18.
INSTRUCT CHILDREN TO NEVER
on top of Monkey Bars, Fort Roof, and Swing Beams greatly increase the risk of a serious or fatal fall.
there are no gaps between the slide bed way and the slide screws.
to always go down slides feet first. Never slide head first.
climb, crawl, or walk on items not intended for such use. Such types of play
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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.
9' min.
Set Dimensions
Play Zone
L 16' x W 14 1/2' x H 10'
L 21' x W 9' x H 10'
L 28' x W 29 1/2'
L 33' x W 27'
6' min.
6' min.
29 1/2'
6' min.
28'
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
www.cpsc.gov or by contacting the CPSC Publications Office in Washington D.C. 20207.
The URL is http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/324.pdf 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.
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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
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
Wood Chips
Fine Sand
Fine Gravel
Surfacing in "compressed" depths - See CPS & ASTM for Fall Heights of equipment
NOTICE:
Equipment Fall Height
Wood Chips
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
Engineered Wood Fibers
Fine Sand
Coarse Sand
Fine Gravel
Medium Gravel
Chart obtained from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Public Playground Safety
It is recommended to use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the
1' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9'
6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 6"
6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 8"
6" 6" 6" 7"
6" 6"
6" 6"
6" 6" 6"
6"
6 1/4"
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.
6 in. depth 9 in. depth
6 ft. 10 ft. 11 ft.
6 ft. 7 ft. 12 ft.
5 ft. 5 ft. 9 ft.
6 ft. 7 ft. 10 ft.
6 1/2"
9"
8 1/2"
9"
9 1/2"
6 1/2"
8"
9
10"
10 1/2"
7 1/2"
9"
10 1/2"
12"
14"
6 3/4"
8" 9"
8" 9" 9"
12"
10"
14"
12 in. depth
10' 11' 12'
7 1/2" 8 1/4"
9 3/4"
10 1/2" 11 1/2"
10 1/4" 10 3/4"
11 1/4"
16" 18" 20" 22" 24"
10 3/4" 11 1/2"
16" 18" 20" 22" 24"
12"
9"
12" 13"
12" 13"
11"
10 3/4"
13 1/2" 14 3/4"
12"
13 1/4" 14 1/2"
12"
16"
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
4.
DO NOT
allow children to play on the play system until it is completely assembled in a proper location.
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,
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 1303.
5.
Check
all wood members for deterioration and splinters. Spot sand any areas that are checking or
splintering. If parts are deteriorating replace as needed.
check and tighten as needed (but do not over
6.
Remove
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plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when temperature drops below
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.
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8.
Check
needed.
9.
On a yearly basis,
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,
disposed of in accordance with local waste ordinances.
the C-Links on the chain to ensure they are securely closed. Tighten with a crescent wrench as
we recommend that you coat your play system with a sealant or preservative. You may
make sure all metal, plastic and wood components are
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
this now, will help you quickly locate parts and assemble the set with more ease.
3.
Locate
are best to ensure you do not lose any hardware.
4.
Before
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
assembly.
both wood and non-wood parts together in accordance to each Step of this assembly manual. Doing
an area to sort your hardware in accordance to each step. A solid surface, such as the empty boxes,
starting each Step, thoroughly read the entire instructions to ensure all information is understood.
Steps of the assembly are best performed on a hard flat surface to ensure proper and accurate
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.
USE FACIA AS
A GUIDE FOR
UPRIGHT
PRE-DRILLING
HOLES
FACIA
DETAIL A
PILOT
HOLES
FACES MUST
DETAIL B
BE FLUSH
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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
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Wood Legend
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"
1 x 6 = 5/8" x 5 1/4"
2 x 4 = 1 3/8" x 3 1/4"
2 x 10 = 1 1/2" x 9 1/4"
2 x 6 = 1 3/8" x 5 1/4"
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
4
2@ 1 x 4 x 45 1/4" Short Deck Board
6
13@ 1 x 4 x 27 1/2" Rail Upright
8
2@ 1 x 4 x 16 3/4" Fan Vertical
11
6@ 1 x 6 x 52" Deck Board
13
2@ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 4 Hole RW Board
15
1@ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" RW Board w/Rope Hole
17
16@ 1 x 6 x 58 3/4" Roof Board
5
4@ 1 x 4 x 52" Deck Board
7
2@ 1 x 4 x 38 1/2" Fan Horizontal
9
4@ 1 x 4 x 11" Fan Ray
12
4@ 1 x 6 x 47 1/2" Table Board
14
6@ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 Hole Inside RW Board
16
2@ 1 x 6 x 34 1/2" 2 Hole Outside RW Board
25
2@ 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" Rail Upright
26
2@ 2 x 4 x 84" Swing Beam Wing
27
4@ 2 x 4 x 27 1/2" Rail Upright w/Holes
29
6@ 2 x 4 x 13 3/4" Corner Facia
31
1@ 2 x 4 x 20" Table Runner
33
1@ 2 x 4 x 19 3/4" Entrapment Board
35
1@ 2 x 4 x 51" Deck Runner
37
2@ 2 x 4 x 39 3/4" Roof Runner
28
5@ 2 x 4 x 52" 2 Hole Facia
30
2@ 2 x 4 x 45 1/4" Seat Board
32
2@ 2 x 4 x 8" Seat Runner
34
2@ 2 x 4 x 59" Rockwall Leg
36
1@ 2 x 4 x 56" Rockwall Runner
9
48
1@ 2 x 6 x 93" Ground Runner
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
49
4@ 2 x 6 x 52" Main Beam
51
2@ 2 x 6 x 52" Arched Facia
53
2@ 2 x 6 x 50" Seat Board
54
1@ 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" Left Ladder Leg
57
2@ 2 x 6 x 42" Right Roof Support
60
2@ 2 x 10 x 10" Fan Center
50
5@ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 Hole Facia
52
1@ 2 x 6 x 52" 4 Hole Facia w/R H
56
4@ 2 x 6 x 18" Ladder Step
55
1@ 2 x 6 x 55 1/2" Right Ladder Leg
58
2@ 2 x 6 x 42" Left Roof Support
75
2@ 4 x 4 x 93" Corner Upright
76
2@ 4 x 4 x 93" Corner Upright w/TJ Holes
77
1@ 4 x 4 x 52" Top Joist w/Swing Holes
79
2@ 4 x 4 x 88" Swing Beam Support Leg
81
1@ 4 x 6 x 94" 3 Position Swing Beam
78
8@ 4 x 4 x 15" Angled Brace
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
N4 N5
1@ 3 1/4" PC Pipe - Yellow
N8 N9
8@ 90
Bracket - Brown
4@ Safety Handle - Yellow
4@ RW/Ladder Bracket Brown
N23
1@ Plaque
N21
12@ Rock
N20 N19
1@ Ship's Wheel w/Cap
N29
12@ Bolt Cup
1@ Telescope
2@ Swing Beam Support
Plate - Brown
11
N28
6@ Rebar Stake
N10N11
1@ Swing Beam
Plate - Brown
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
N27 N31
6@ Spring Clip
N17 N15
1@ Half Bucket Swing
Designed for ages 3-5
2@ Trapeze Chain
4@ Pear-shaped
C-Link
N26N12
N30
6@ Wide-jaw C-Link
2@ Swing Seat - Blue
6@ Swing Hanger
N13
6@ Swing Chain
N18 N14
1@ Trapeze Bar - Yellow
2@ Trapeze
Ring - Yellow
12
Parts Not Shown
1@ Double Wall Wave Slide
N24
1@ 12' Rope
N1
26
48
79
N4
N11
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
58
81
57
N10
N26
N20
26
N27
51
6
25
79
N13
28
N15
12
N24
N17
28
32
50
31
17
75
50
4
34
5
6
11
29
50
16
N1
14
13
N21
15
13
34
51
75
7
9
29
49
55
56
8
60
27
N71
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
17
N19
54
33
N9
6
76
6
50
N17
81
48
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