UPlay Today ABT-DXBN-P(N), ABT-STBN-P(N), ABT-STBN-N, ABT-DXBN-N Assembly Instructions Manual

Optional Vine Climber

(02-07-0032)

MODEL # ABT-STBN-P(N)
MODEL # ABT-DXBN-P(N)

Optional 6’ HDPE Climber

(02-07-0029)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

08-19-10

Dear UPlay Today™ Customer,

Thank you for choosing to purchase and install a UPlay Today™ commercial playsystem by
UltraPlay™. We appreciate the confi dence you have placed in our company and we will strive to
earn your trust.

This is your UPlay Today™ Owner’s Manual & Assembly Instructions booklet. We have designed
this manual specifi cally for the products that you have purchased. Included in this manual you
will fi nd the following: a suggested maintenance schedule & record, safety guidelines, warranty
information, product installation instructions, a 2-D top view drawing and the ground plan.
Please save it for future reference.

The fi rst several pages of this booklet contain important and valuable information regarding
the general placement, installation and safety practices common to commercial play equip­ment. Please read this information carefully and use your best judgement as to how these
guidelines apply to your specifi c situation.

If you have any questions concerning your new equipment, you can contact a UPlay Today™
Customer Service Representative at 1-800-458-5872 or reach them electronically by sending
an e-mail to: [e-mail].

For more information on UPlay Today™ and UltraPlay™ products, please do not hesitate to give
us a call or visit uplaytoday.com & ultraplay.com.

Thank you for your business; we look forward to working with you on all of your future play­ground equipment projects!

Sincerely,

UPlay Today

™

PlaySystems by UltraPlay

™

A PlayCore® Company

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GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Maintaining your playground equipment as well as its surrounding area is essential to minimiz­ing the risk of injury to users as well as maximizing its useful lifespan. UPlay Today™ STRONGLY
recommends that you follow these Safety Guidelines in conjunction with conducting periodic
maintenance inspections using the accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist.

When installing your playground, always consider local conditions. Good common sense works
hand-in-hand with the instructions.

LOCATING YOUR PLAY STRUCTURE:

Comply with the following when choosing the location for your new equipment:

Equipment shall be positioned to eliminate confl icting traffi c patterns. As a general rule, allow
at least 6’ of free space around the entire structure, EXCEPT for slide exits, which require a
distance X equal to the highest point of the sliding surface with a minimum of 72 inches and
maximum of 96 inches from the edge of the slide. See Figure 1 below (example: a Wave Slide
from a 6 foot deck requires 6 feet of clear space with resilient surfacing in front of its exit).
Swings must have a minimum of twice the swing beam height of free space in front and behind
them for safe circulation - See fi gure 2 below (example: a swing with an 8 foot high toprail re-
quires 16 feet of free space in front and another 16 feet behind it, for a total of 32 feet). These
minimum areas should be fi lled with the appropriate resilient surface material. Read further for
resilient surfacing recommendations.

If your equipment includes any metal slides, they should be positioned in a shaded area, or at
least be placed to avoid the direct rays of the sun.

Never overlap the safety zones of adjacent equipment. All separate play equipment must have

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its own safety zone, and these cannot overlap. So, if you have an exisiting structure with a slide
exit oriented toward your new one, add a minimum safety zone to that of the existing slide to
determine how far away you need to be.

Never install playground equipment near, around, or in conjunction with swimming pools,
ponds, lakes or any other bodies of water.

CHOOSING RESILIENT SURFACE MATERIAL:

Playground equipment must be installed on a soft, resilient, energy-absorbing ground surface.
NEVER INSTALL EQUIPMENT ON CONCRETE, ASPHALT OR EVEN GRASS! A fall on a hard
surface from even as low as a 3 foot high deck has been found to result in serious injury to
the user. For most play equipment, these surfaces should contain a minimum of 12 inches of
wood chips, mulch, sand, or pea gravel. For more information on the proper surfacing materi­als, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.

Soft, resilient surfacing should be placed in the use zones of all equipment, as specifi ed for
each type of equipment, and at depths to meet the critical fall heights as specifi ed by the U.S.
Product Safety Commission, ASTM standard F-1487 and Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-Z-

614. Equipment should be placed to eliminate confl icting traffi c patterns.

Worn surfaces around equipment should be restored. Concrete footing should never be ex­posed. Surface depth should comply with installation instructions.

Check for erosion and cratering of surfaces under swings, slides, and heavy traffi c areas and
restore surfacing as necessary.

Surfacing leading to play opportunities for children with disabilities should be fi rm, stable, slip
resistant, and resilient.

Tip: If your surfacing is of the loose variety, checking for proper depth over time can be made
easy by applying a non-removable fl uorescent tape of paint in a bright color at the proper level
on each upright post. Thereafter, as the resilient material compacts or washes away, the per­son responsible for regular maintenance inspections can easily see it must be replenished as
the marks become visible.

OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS:

Overhead obstructions within the use zones of playground equipment that are not part of the
play structure (for example, tree limbs) shall be at least 84 inches (2130 mm) above each des­ignated play surface or 84 inches (2130 mm) above the pivot point of swings.

All overhead utility line clearances above the use zone areas shall comply with all local, state,
and national codes, such as the National Electrical Safety Code. For specifi c equipment fall
zone requirements, refer to the CPSC and ASTM 1487 and use the more stringent of the two.

CATCH POINT & PROTRUDING HARDWARE:

There should be no dangerous pieces of hardware, such as protruding bolt ends and narrow
gaps in metal connections or open “S” hooks at the top and bottom of swings. Exposed hard-

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ware can cut children, puncture skin, or catch clothing drawstrings, which could strangle a child.

All protruding nuts and bolts should be eliminated; sharp edges on pipes should be capped or re­moved. Check for bent, broken, or severely worn pipe and replace. Examine slide bedways, bedrails,
handrails and exits for foreign objects, holes, and rough edges.

TRIPPING HAZARDS:

There should be no exposed concrete footings, abrupt changes in surface elevations, tree roots, tree
stumps, and rocks, which can trip children and adults. Check for trip hazards, such as the balance
beam support posts, or environmental trip hazards, such as rocks or roots in the play area. Make all
necessary improvements or repairs.

AFTER THE EQUIPMENT IS IN USE:

• Never add components not intended for use with this product.

• Never install other play equipment, fencing, landscaping, etc., which encroach upon the safety
zones of this equipment.

• Check overall stability and rigidity of all play equipment.

• Check for proper assembly, installation and ground anchoring.

• Check and re-tighten all fasteners after the fi rst few days of use and again after three weeks
of use. Thereafter, exercise normal maintenance procedures. Use of a thread-locking
compound on the threads of bolts can prevent persistent loosening.

• Swing “S” hooks must be completely closed. Replace worn “S” hooks and never re-use them.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:

Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to ensure the
safety of the user. Proper maintenance of UPlay Today

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equipment includes using the accompanying
Playground Maintenance Checklist found on the next page to identify areas requiring repairs or re­placement, and barricading the equipment to prevent use while corrections are being made.

As the Owner/Operator of the equipment, you should establish and maintain detailed installation,
inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each public-use playground equipment area. Find out
if your playground has a designated offi cial who periodically inspects the play
equipment for preventative maintenance. This includes: replacing missing, broken or worn-out
components; securing hardware; checking for deterioration in the metal or plastic materials; maintain­ing the proper 12 inch depth of surfacing material; and cleaning up debris.

Following are some regular maintenance areas of note:

• Check for and repair damage caused by wear or vandalism, a major factor in injury causing
situations.

• Proper maintenance of UPlay Today™ equipment requires regular tightening of all bolts, nuts,
set screws and other hardware.

• All equipment should be free of rust and repainted with an appropriate lead free paint when
ever necessary to deter rusting. This should also be done for any chipped or peeling areas.

• Regular checking of all parts, casting, etc., should be made. If part is broken or worn it should

be replaced immediately.

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• Check for loose spring castings and tighten.

• Check for missing or broken parts, rungs, or steps and repair as necessary.

• Replace worn or damaged belt seats or other swing seats.

• Check for worn chains and replace them as needed.

• Check to be sure there is free movement of swing hanger and other moving attached parts.

• Check the vertical distance between the underside of the occupied swing seat and the
protective surface. It should measure no less than 12 inches. Adjust swing seat height as
necessary.

• Check for deformation of open “S” hooks, shackles, rings, links, etc. Check “S” hooks for
excessive wear, making sure they are properly closed; never reuse an “S” hook.

• Check for worn swing hangers and chain. When these areas are identifi ed, replacements
should be made.

• Check for missing, damaged, or loose swing seats. Check rubber seats for wear, sharp
edges/points, scorching, or burn damage. Repair and replace as needed.

• Check for swing chain wrapped around top rail and if found, unwrap. Replace chains as
necessary.

• Check for hard surfaces, especially under swings, slides, etc. Refer to CPSC surfacing
requirements.

• Check for surfacing material that is worn or scattered and restore.

• Debris, broken glass, trash, or other foreign objects within or on the play area/equipment
should be removed.

• Check for poor drainage areas an repair.

• Check concrete footings to see if they are exposed, cracked, or loose in the ground and re
pair as necessary.

• Check for proper grease in tire swing assemblies and lubricate as necessary.

• Check drainage holes in tire swing tires for blockage and remove debris as necessary.

• Check for lack of lubrication on all moving parts and lubricate as needed.

• Check crush points (exposed mechanisms, junctures of moving components) and eliminate.

• Check for broken support/anchors. Stability in ground, structures should not be
easily swayed; connections should be solid and adequately secured.

• Check all posts (wood and steel) in ground for corrosion or rot below grade.

• When fl exible components are anchored in the ground, check and make sure anchoring
devices are below the level of the playground.

• Check exit areas of slides. The exit area should be no more than 11 inches from the protec
tive surface for slides under 4 feet high. For slides over 4 feet high, the height of the exit
region from the surface should be between 7 and 15 inches.

• Check the surface area around slide exit for erosion and other damage and repair if necessary.

• Check for visible cracks, bending, warping, rusting, or breakage of any component and repair
as needed.

• Check for accessible sharp edges or points. Check for protruding bars, bolts, nuts, etc. Elimi­ nate these conditions.

• Check for exposed ends of tubing that should be covered with plugs or caps.

• Check for loose bolts, nuts, etc. and tighten.

• Check for broken or missing rails, steps, rungs, or seats and replace.

• Replace broken springs and seats on spring ridersand other similar play events.

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UPlay Today™ Limited Warranties

Ten Years

Upright Posts:

Materials &

Workmanship

All warranties specifi cally exclude damage caused by man-made or natural
disasters, vandalism, negligence, improper installation or improper use,
modifi cation, changes in appearance resulting from weathering, scratches,
dents, discoloration, normal wear and tear, or marring as a result of public
or private use.

Claims are limited to replacement of equipment only and do not include
any costs associated with labor, removal or installation of the original or
replacement product.

Warranties are valid only if products are installed and maintained in accor­dance with UltraPlay installation instructions and use of approved parts.

Five Years One Year

Metal & Ground

Mount Metal Parts:

Materials &

Workmanship

All Products:

Materials &

Workmanship

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UPlay Today™ Warranty

UltraPlay Systems, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and/or work­manship, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 1-year from the date of ship­ment to the original purchaser. In the event of a claim under this warranty, UltraPlay Systems
will replace the component at no cost within the fi rst 12 months from date of shipment to the
original customer. Equipment not specifi cally addressed in the following paragraphs is also
subject to this limited 1 year warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship.

TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON UPRIGHT POSTS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on metal upright posts to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product to become unfi t
for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 10 years from the
date of shipment to the original customer.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON METAL PARTS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on metal decks, steps, stairs, rails, pipes, sup­port posts, rungs, loops, swing frame yokes and clamps to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product to become unfi t for its
intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 5 years from the date of
shipment to the original customer.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON GROUND-MOUNT METAL PARTS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on metal footers, inground footers, surface
mount plates, ground spikes, slide and climber mounting posts and plates to be free from
defects in materials or workmanship against structural failure which causes the product to
become unfi t for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installation, for a period of 5
years from the date of shipment to the original customer.

THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PLASTIC PARTS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on the following plastic parts: slides, climbers,

roofs, tunnels, bridges, panels, and border timbers. These components are warranted to be

free from defects in materials or workmanship, subject to normal usage and installation, for a

period of 3 years from the date of shipment to the original customer.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON HARDWARE

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on hardware to be free from defects in materials
or workmanship against structural failure due to breaking or shearing, subject to normal use
and installation, for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment to the original customer.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON HDPE CLIMBERS AND HDPE SPRING RIDERS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on high density polyethylene (HDPE) climbers
and HDPE spring riders against degradation for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment to
the original customer.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON SPRING RIDER METAL PARTS

UltraPlay Systems provides a limited warranty on metal springs, bases and brackets of spring
riders to be free from defects in materials or workmanship against structural failure which

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causes the product to become unfi t for its intended use, subject to normal usage and installa-
tion, for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment to the original customer.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON STRAP AND TOT SEAT

UltraPlay Systems provides a 1 year limited warranty on strap and tot swing seats against
structural failure that causes the seat to become unfi t for its intended use. Additionally, chain,
“S”- hooks and hangers are covered under a one-year limited warranty from the date of ship­ment to the original customer.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON SITE FURNISHINGS

UltraPlay Systems provides a fi ve-year limited warranty on the fi nish of thermoplastic coated
site furnishings from the date of shipment to the original customer. Additionally, all site fur­nishings are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one-year from
the date of shipment to the original customer.

All warranties specifi cally exclude damage caused by man-made or natural disasters, vandal-
ism, negligence, improper installation or improper use, modifi cation, changes in appearance
resulting from weathering, scratches, dents, discoloration, normal wear and tear, or marring as
a result of public or private use.

Claims are limited to replacement of equipment only and do not include any costs associated
with labor, removal or installation of the original or replacement product.

Warranties are valid only if products are installed and maintained in accordance with UltraPlay
installation instructions and use of approved parts.

This warranty is applicable to the original owner only. Warranties are non-transferable.

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Claim Procedure: To make a warranty claim, send your written statement of claim, photo­graphs of defective equipment, and the original purchase invoice or invoice number to:

UPlay Today

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PlaySystems

Customer Service

1675 Locust Street

Red Bud, IL 62278

Or Contact a Customer Service Representative at:

1-800-458-5872

Within 60 days of notice of claim under warranty, UltraPlay Systems will make arrangements
to replace the damaged product. UltraPlay Systems will cover freight costs within the conti­nental United States. UltraPlay Systems is not responsible for freight costs associated with
products located outside the continental United States. UltraPlay Systems reserves the right
to inspect all products identifi ed as defective. Photos of defective equipment may be re-
quired to accompany warranty claims.

Since warranty limitations and exclusions may vary from state to state, you should check any
specifi c warranty rights in your state.

Date of Purchase:_______________________

Purchaser:_____________________________

UltraPlay Invoice Number:________________

____________________________________
Authorized UltraPlay Signature

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Title

Visit UltraPlay on the web at www.ultraplay.com & www.uplaytoday.com

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Consider these UPlay Today™ Add-On Equipment

Upgrades to Enhance the Fun of Your PlaySystem!

T-STND-P(N)

Add a 6 foot Tower Package

to Your Age 2-5 UPlay Today™

Structure to Make It

Appropriate for Ages 5-12!

T-DELX-P(N)

Deluxe Tower Package

Includes:

(4)13’ Posts & 36” Deck
Roof
2’ Stair Section
6’ Wave Slide & Hood
6’ HDPE Climbing Wall

Standard Tower
Package

Includes:

13’ Posts & 36” Deck
Roof
2’ Stair Section
6’ Wave Slide & Hood
6’ Rung Climber

4’ Vine Climber

(02-07-5008-YLW[BRN])

The nature-themed Vine Climber
attaches to any UPlay Today™
4 foot deck. This fun climbing
option is sure to inspire,
entertain and challenge
kids! Great for motor
skill development.

Drums & Rain Wheel Set

(02-07-5009-RED[TAN])

Add a an extra set of these popular below-deck
activities anywhere there are two unobstructed
upright posts. Great addition for Accessible play.

Bench Panel

(02-07-5014-YLW[GRN])

Add a Bench Panel to your structure
anywhere you have two unobstructed
upright posts. Great for socialization
development!

Great

Ground-Level

Activities!

Post -Mount
Ship’s Wheel

(02-07-5021-YLW[GRN])

Add a Ship’s Wheel at ground
level where you have one unob­structed upright post. Great for
imaginative play!

Order online @ uplaytoday.com or call 1-800-458-5872

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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT! Please read the entire Installation Instructions packet before beginning the installation.

UltraPlay™ has designed UPlay Today™ PlayStems to take advantage of all Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and ASTM guidelines in force at the time of purchase in an effort to prevent play­ground accidents. However, because studies have shown most playground injuries result from accidental
falls, you, as the new owner of this equipment are responsible for providing an adequately resilient play
surface under and around all playground equipment. Please refer to the accompanying Safety Guidelines
as well as CPSC guidelines and this document for examples of such surfacing.

We would like to provide the following suggested guidelines for your play environment:

• Refer to the Footing Diagram and note the Minimum Area Required shown for this structure. This area
must be fi lled with adequate resilient play surface material, and must be clear of all obstacles, includ-
ing but not limited to trees, curbing, sidewalk, fence, other play equipment, rocks and landscaping, etc.

• Acceptable play surfaces include sand, mulch, fi ne gravel or shredded belt-less tires, if installed at the
appropriate depths per CPSC guidelines for play surfacing.

• When using sand, mulch, or shredded belt-less tires, a minimum of 6” depth is recommended by the
CPSC. UPlay Today
characteristics of these materials. Surfaces must be checked at least weekly for compacting, which
reduces resiliency signifi cantly.

• Surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, gravel, or sod are not acceptable for use under
playground equipment, or anywhere within the stated Minimum Area Required.

• Close supervision of children playing on or around the structure is strongly recommended, along with
classroom and /or home instructions on safe behavior on the playground equipment. The full
supervision of playgrounds is the responsibility of the owner once the play structure has been properly
installed.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

UltraPlay™ supplies only the special wrench required to fasten the “tamper-resistant” bolts. You will need
common wrenches and an Allen key set, as well as a drill, string line, level, mallet, shovels, post hole dig­ger, pry bar, washable felt tip marker, and a tape measure. A powered hole digger may facilitate
installation in some circumstances.

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recommends an additional 6”, for a total of 12”, to combat the fast compacting

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:

1. Compare all parts received to the packing list. Notify UltraPlay™ immediately of any missing parts. We
are not responsible for parts discovered missing over 10 days after receipt of the shipment.

2. Refer to your Footing Diagram to ensure this structure will fi t into your actual site area. Note the Mini-
mum Area Required measurements to determine clear space required. A minimum of 6’ clearance is
required between any obstacles and your structure. EXCEPT for slide exits, which require a distance X
equal to the highest point of sliding surface with a minimum of 6’ and a maximum of 8’ from the edge of
the slide (example: A Wave Slide from a 6’ high deck requires 6’ of clear space with resilient surfacing in
front of its exit).

3. Site selection should include considerations of what is a safe and appropriate play area:

• A level and clear site is ideal, free of power lines or electrical equipment.

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• Do not install play equipment near any bodies of water.

• If adjacent to a street with traffi c, ensure adequate fencing acts as a barrier to children running into
danger.

4. Site layout should include accurate measurement and marking of all footings prior to any installation.
Use the dimensions shown between footings on the Footing Diagram to plot out the actual footprint of
the play structure before doing any digging. Also locate any free-standing play equipment in the same
way, providing the necessary clearance between the equipment as well as any fences, trees, etc. En­sure at this time you have enough total space for the equipment to be installed.

5. If using Inground footers, excavate holes as shown in the Footing Diagram using a string line. An
optional string line level is very helpful. If a level and clear site is not possible, adjust the depth of the
footings to maintain a minimum depth of 24” for support posts at the lowest grade. NOTE: If soil condi­tions are very loose or otherwise unstable, a larger diameter footing may be required. Inquire with local
contractors for appropriate recommendations.

6. Begin your UPlay Today™ PlaySystem installation by erecting the decks as shown within the following
instructions. Once all decks are installed, components such as slides, climbers, etc., can be connected
per their respective assembly instructions. Note that connecting components between decks such as
Crawl Tunnels and Bone Bridges should be installed concurrently with the decks to ensure they are
accurate.

7. CPSC guidelines mandate that there shall be no gaps present in the playground equipment
witch fall between 3-1/2” and 9”. The positioning of certain components by the installer can affect this
criteria, so you should always measure distances created when attaching components in order to avoid
these spaces which can cause entrapment of a child using the equipment. Also, ASTM requires that no
more than 2 threads of a bolt can protrude from the nut. Any excess threads should be fi led down and
made smooth to the touch.

8. When concrete is poured, be sure to keep the top 4” below the grade, and sloped away from the post
to promote good water drainage. Wash off any concrete, which may have splashed onto the post before
it dries. Allow all concrete to harden a minimum of 48 hours before allowing use.

SAFETY DURING INSTALLATION:

1. Before doing any excavation, inquire about any existing underground utilities.

2. Do not leave the job site unattended without making sure that all fastening hardware on all
equipment are tightened and all Drive Rivets are in place to prevent clamps from moving, in case of
unauthorized use. UPlay Today™ CLAMPS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HUMAN WEIGHT WITHOUT
THE DRIVE RIVETS INSTALLED, AND SUCH USE COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER AND/OR DAMAGE
TO THE EQUIPMENT. It is also strongly recommended that all installation areas be roped off with clearly
marked warning signs posted. Any open footings should be covered with plywood or other suitable
material. Even during installation, it has been found that children will use the unattended equipment,
thereby risking accidents.

3. If concrete footings and inground footers are being used, it is strongly recommended that the in­stallation area should remain roped off for at least 48 hours after the last concrete footing is poured.
Children should not be allowed to use the equipment during this period so that concrete has a chance
to fully cure.

4. Do not attach swing chains or similar moving components until after all construction is complete and
resilient surfacing material has been installed. Remember that any equipment, which appears to be
complete and functional, will invite unauthorized use regardless of its actual state of readiness.

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Finally, if you should have any questions regarding the proper installation of this equipment, please
contact UltraPlay at:

UltraPlay Systems
UPlay Today™ Customer Service
1675 Locust Street, Red Bud, IL 62278
1-800-458-5872 Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

WARNING LABEL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The enclosed Warning Labels must be affi xed to your playground equipment. At least
one Warning Label is needed per play structure, permanently affi xed in a conspicuous
location within easy view of users.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fully assemble and install your UPlay Today™ playground equipment per the accom­panying installation instructions.

2. When installation of the equipment is complete, and prior to allowing use of the
equipment, identify a suitable location on the structure to receive the Warning Label. An
upright post is recommended, approximately 4 feet above the ground. Choose an up­right post most likely to be seen by the user immediately upon entry into the play area.

3. Fully clean the surface to receive the label with soap and water, and ensure that no
oils, fi lm, or dirt remain.

4. Allow surface to dry fully. Apply the Warning Label, smoothing over the surface with a
clean cloth so there are no air bubbles present.

5. For larger structures (more than 16 upright posts), use 2 labels, positioning one at
each end of the structure. Always choose locations, which are likely to be seen by users
prior to use of the equipment, preferably near the entry point of the play area.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE ACCOMPANYING SAFE­TY GUIDELINES REGARDING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE
RESILIENT SURFACE MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR YOUR PLAY AREA. NEVER ALLOW USE
OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER SAFETEY SURFACING AS FALLS ONTO
A HARD SURFACE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE USER.

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TOOLS REQUIRED

Hammer

Utility Knife

Drill Tape Measure

Level 1/4” Drill Bit

Rubber Mallet

13mm

Wrench

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4 lb. Hammer

Socket
Wrench

13mm
17mm

Phillips Head
Screw Driver

8 mm

10 mm

Torx Head
Wrenches/Bits

(included)

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M10 B.H.C.S. Bolts

HARDWARE REFERENCE (Actual Size)

13

1/2”

33-11-0001 33-11-0002 33-11-0003 33-11-0004 33-11-0005 33-11-0006 33-11-0010 33-11-0007 33-11-0008 33-11-0011

M10 Barrel Nut

(33-11-0401)

20 25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80

3/4”

M10 Flat Washer

(33-11-0200)

1” 1-3/16” 1-3/8” 1-9/16” 2” 2-3/8” 2-3/4” 3-1/8”

M10 Lock Washer

(33-11-0201)

M10 Lock Nut

(33-11-0400)

M8 B.H.C.S. Bolts

2025303540457090

1”1-3/16”1-3/8”1-9/16”1-3/4”2-3/4”4”

33-11-0108 33-11-0107 33-11-0109 33-11-0106 33-11-0105 33-11-0104 33-11-0103 33-11-0102 33-11-0101

3/4”

13

1/2”

Extra

Hardware

Clamp Rivet (33-11-0700)

18” Ground Spike (02-07-0048) (not to scale)

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M8 Lock Nut

(33-11-0500)

M5 x 3” (75mm) Self-tapping Screw (33-11-0600)

M8 Lock Washer

(33-11-0301)

M8 Flat Washer

(33-11-0300)

M8 Barrel Nut

(33-11-0501)

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

(2) Grab Bars

(02-07-0033)

(3)Decks

(02-07-0003)

(8) 11’

Uprights

(02-07-0001)

(3)Roofs

(02-07-0037)

USE ZONE-CONFIGURATION 1

46’

TOP VIEW

Curved Slide

(02-07-0027)

6’

Mtn. Climber

(02-07-0034)

Ultra

6’

6’

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

2’ Tower

Stairs

(02-07-0007)

Window Panel

(02-07-0019)

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

2’ Tower Stair Handrail -Left

(02-07-0009)

2’ Tower Stair Handrail-Right

(02-07-0029)

(4) 13’

Uprights

(02-07-0002)

6’

Straight Slide

(02-07-0026)

27’

ADA Stairs

(02-07-0005)

Left ADA Handrail

(0207-0008)

ADA Deck

Support Post

(02-07-0047)

6’

ADA Deck

(02-07-0004)

(02-07-0011)

Bone Bridge

(02-07-0023)

Right ADA

Handrail

(0207-0010)

(02-07-0006)

6’

ADA

Handhold

ADA Step

Bass Drum

(02-07-0013)

Rain Wheel

(02-07-0012)

Rung Climber

(02-07-0030)

6’

Ship’s Wheel

Panel

(02-07-0016)

Rung Climber

Entry Archway

(02-07-0031)

Bongos

(02-07-0014)

MINIMUM USE ZONE REQUIRED

NOTE: Equipment should be placed to eliminate conflicting traffic patterns.

As a general rule, allow at least 6’ of free space around the entire structure.

6’

6’ Wave Slide

(02-07-0028)

IMPORTANT: Never install play equipment over hard, unresilient
surfaces such as asphalt, concrete or compacted earth. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure the “minimum area required”
contains an appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion
accidental falls.

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USE ZONE-CONFIGURATION 2

TOP VIEW

32’

31’

6’

Curved Slide

(02-07-0027)

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

(8) 11’

Uprights

(02-07-0001)

(3)Decks

(02-07-0003)

ADA Stairs

(02-07-0005)

Left ADA Handrail

(0207-0008)

Support Post

(02-07-0047)

Straight Slide

(02-07-0026)

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

(3)Roofs

(02-07-0037)

ADA Deck

6’

6’

ADA Deck

(02-07-0004)

(02-07-0011)

Bone Bridge

(02-07-0023)

Right ADA

Handrail

(0207-0010)

(02-07-0006)

6’

ADA

Handhold

6’ Wave Slide

(02-07-0028)

Vine Climber

(02-07-0032)

2’ Tower Stair
Handrail -Left

(02-07-0009)

(2) Grab Bars

(02-07-0033)

ADA Step

Rain Wheel

(02-07-0012)

6’

Slide Hood

(02-07-0025)

(02-07-0002)

Window Panel

(02-07-0019)

Rung Climber

(02-07-0030)

6’

Bass Drum

(02-07-0013)

6’

(4) 13’

Uprights

Bongos

(02-07-0014)

Ship’s Wheel

(02-07-0016)

Rung Climber

Entry Archway

(02-07-0031)

Panel

2’ Tower Stairs

(02-07-0007)

2’ Tower Stair

Handrail-Right

(02-07-0029)

MINIMUM USE ZONE REQUIRED

NOTE: Equipment should be placed to eliminate conflicting traffic patterns.

As a general rule, allow at least 6’ of free space around the entire structure.

IMPORTANT: Never install play equipment over hard, unresilient

surfaces such as asphalt, concrete or compacted earth. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure the “minimum area required”
contains an appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion
accidental falls.

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COMPONENTS (Page 1 of 3 )

A
B

D

N

F

I

G

LEFT

H

C

O

G

K

J

Item Description Quantity

A

Roof 3

B 11’ Uprights 8

36-3/4” Deck

C

Slide Hood

D

Straight Slide

E

Slide Mounting Bracket

F

ADA Hand Rails

G

ADA Transfer Stairs

H

I

ADA Transfer Deck

ADA Handhold

J

K

ADA Transfer Deck Support

ADA Transfer Step

L

ADA Transer Step Support

M

Climber Grab Bars

N

Ultra Mtn. Deck Mounting Bracket

O

P

Long Ultra Mtn. Climber Support

Q

Short Ultra Mtn. Climber Support
Ultra Mtn. Climber

R

L

M

RIGHT

1Left, 1Right

P

3
3
1

3

1
1
1

1
1
2

2
1
1

1
1

Q

R

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COMPONENTS (Page 2 of 3)

A

B

T

U

S

D

C

V

W

Item Description Quantity

S

T
U
V

W

X

Y

X

Bone Bridge Link
Bone Bridge Bracket

Ship’s Wheel Panel
Rain Wheel
Bass Drum
Bongo Drum
Curved Slide

Y

F

1
4
1

1
1

1
1

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aa

A

Z

COMPONENTS (Page 3 of 3)

LEFT

bb

RIGHT

bb

C

D

ee

ff

cc

dd

Item Description Quantity

13’ Uprights

Z

2’ Tower Stair

aa

2’ Tower Stair Handrails

bb

Rung Climber Entry Arch.

cc

Rung Climber

dd

Window Panel

ee

6’ Wave Slide

ff

6’ Wave Slide Support Post

gg

1Left, 1Right

gg

4
1

1
1
1
1
1

F

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FOOTING DETAIL - SURFACE MOUNT - GROUND

Footing Detail for Installations
Placed on Ground Level

4lb

Hammer

Upright/
Component

(3) Ground

Spikes

Upright/
Component

Footer

SURFACING

NOTE:
illustration
depicts 3-1/2”
(89mm)
diameter
upright post.

Installation of
1-1/4”(32mm)
rails/post
is identical.

IMPORTANT: Never install play equipment over hard, unresilient

surfaces such as asphalt, concrete or compacted earth. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure the “minimum area required”
contains an appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion
accidental falls.

Footer

SITE PREPARATION

GROUND

Instructions:

1. With Footers in position, secure

each footer to the ground using

(3) ground spikes.

NOTE: A 4 lb. hammer may be

required to drive spikes into

the ground.

Install ground spikes angled
inward as shown in illustration.

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Clear area of any debris and grade
to level surface to +/- 2°

FOOTING DETAIL - IN GROUND

Footing Detail for Installations
Requiring Concrete Footers

NOTE:
illustration

Upright/Component

depicts 3-1/2”
(89mm) diameter
Upright post.

Upright
or Rail

Footer

(3) M10 x20mm
( 3/4”) BHCS
Bolts

In-ground
Footer

(3) M10
Lock Nuts

Installaton of
1-1/4”(32mm)
rails/posts
is identical.

45º Ref.

Place brick or
equivalent in the
bottom of all
footings to prevent
post from sinking
into the ground

Footer

SURFACING

CONCRETE

CONCRETE

GROUND

Instructions:

1. Bolt Footer and Inground Footer
together using (3)M10 x 20mm
(3/4”) BHCS Bolts and
M10 Lock Nuts.

Refer to Hole/Footer Location on
the last page of these instructions.

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surfaces such as asphalt, concrete or compacted earth. It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure the “minimum area required”
contains an appropriate amount of resilient material to cushion
accidental falls.

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