Climbing Towers 401A - Toys Little Tikes - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Climbing Towers 401A Little Tikes

OWNER’S/OPERATORS MANUAL

with assembly & installation instructionsIntended for children ages 2-5 years.This product meets or exceeds CPSC guidelines and ASTM F1487 safety standard.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Adult installation and assembly required. This product must be anchored prior to use.

• These instructions contain important information about assembly, installation, safety surfacing, maintenance, disposal and rules for safe play. Please read thoroughly prior to beginning of assembly.

• Questions about assembly or installation of your climber? We can help! Call toll-free 1-800-321-0183 for assistance and information from our trained technical staff. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information....................1 - Warnings & Cautions - Maintenance & Disposal Hardware/Components..................2 Assembly Steps ..........................3-6 Safety Clearance Zones..................6 Marking Anchor Holes ...................6 Anchoring the Unit .........................7 Safety Surfacing .............................7 Limited Warranty............................8 WARNINGS: To Prevent Serious Injuries and Death

• ADULT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION REQUIRED.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Prior to assembly, this package contains small parts: hardware which is a choking hazard and may contain sharp edges and sharp points. Keep away from children until assembled.

• Falls onto hard surfaces could result in head or other serious injuries. Never place on concrete, asphalt, wood, packed earth, grass, carpet or other hard surfaces. Carpet over hard floors may not prevent injury. Always use protective surfacing on the ground under and surrounding the playground equipment according to the guidelines in this manual. Maximum fall height protection up to 5 feet (1.5 m) required.

• Children have died when hood or neck drawstrings on their jackets or sweatshirts caught on slides or other playground equipment. Parents are advised to remove hood and next drawstrings from clothing to prevent entanglement and strangulation.

• Adult supervision required. Do not leave children unattended.

• This product is intended for use by children ages 2 to 5 years.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.

• Maximum weight 100 lbs. (45 kg) per child. Limit 8 children. CAUTION:

• Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.

• Place this product on level ground not less than 6' (2 m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires.

• To prevent serious injury, children must not use the equipment until properly installed.

• Dress children appropriately: do not allow children to wear loose-fitting clothing including ponchos, scarves and garments with drawstrings. Well-fitting shoes must be worn at all times.

• It is recommended that the orientation of the assembled product be such that direct sunlight is minimized on surfaces intended for standing or sitting.

• Instruct children on proper use of this product, only after properly placed, and not in a manner other than intended.

• Do not allow children to climb on product when product is wet.

• Instruct children not to attach items to the product that are not specifically designed for use with the product such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables and chains, as they may cause a strangulation hazard. MAINTENANCE

• Check all nuts, bolts, anchors and anchor hardware twice monthly during usage period and tighten as required. Increase frequency of inspection and maintenance if equipment is subject to heavy use. Also check all bolt coverings, if applicable, to be certain they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.

• Specific areas to inspect and maintain include, but are not limited to anchoring hardware, bubble window, hardware, warning decals and the tunnel hardware. Call 1-800-321-0183 to order replacement parts. Use ONLY Little Tikes replacement components for damaged or worn items.

• Do not use outdoors when temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). DISPOSAL

• Disassemble and dispose of equipment in such a manner that no hazardous conditions exist, such as but not limited to, small parts and sharp edges, exist at the time equipment is discarded.2

Overhead obstructions within the “use” zone shall not be within 84" (2.15 m) of the highest platform (platform #4). All overhead utility line clearances shall comply with all local, state and national codes such as the National Electric Safety Code.

• Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.

Unit must be properly anchored prior to use.

• Inspect product at regular intervals for wear or loose hardware. Remove from service if any abnormal conditions such as cracks or breaks exist. Failure to perform periodic checks could cause the anchored product to overturn or cause a fall.

• Anchors must be used on level ground.

• Anchors must be installed entirely below ground level to prevent children from tripping. SAFETY CLEARANCE ZONES Orient the unit in the area intended for the installation. CAUTION: Ensure that at least 6' (2 m) of clear, unobstructed space surrounds the unit in every direction. The safety “use” zone must be free of all obstacles such as: trees, posts, fences, buildings, curbs, structures, etc. TOTAL minimum space required 18' (5.5 m) x 24' (7.3 m). Once the 6' (2 m) safety “use” zone and 84" (2.15 m) overhead zone have been established, mark the anchor areas as shown above. Mark holes as close to the unit as possible near the anchor cabling holes in the climber. Carefully move the unit away from the marked holes and proceed to “Anchoring the Unit” section. MARKING ANCHOR HOLES 18' (5.5 m) minimum 24' (7.3 m) minimum7 1and 2

1. Dig holes 8" (20 cm) deep at locations

shown on the previous page. Hole should be wider at the bottom so anchors can be placed directly underneath the anchor hole in product (as shown).

2. Screw auger anchor into soil so that the top

of the anchor is 4" (10 cm) below the top of the hole. Carefully slide assembled unit back over the hole locations. Top of hole 6" (15 cm) 4" (10 cm) 8" (20 cm) 6" (15 cm) concrete packed top soil SAFETY SURFACING

3. Loop steel cable through anchor holes and

fasten steel wire cable clips so that cables are tight. Tighten bolts securely.

4. Fill in all holes with 6" (15 cm) concrete as

shown. Allow to fully dry per the concrete manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Fill in remainder of hole with packed top soil.

The U.S. Consumer 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 emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the 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. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to 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 following table 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 (152, 229, and 305 mm). However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used. 6 inch 9 inch 12 inch Type of (152 mm) (229 mm) (305 mm) Material depth depth depth Double Shredded Bark Mulch 6' (1.8 m) 10' (3 m) 11' (3.4 m) Wood Chips 6' (1.8 m) 7' (2.1 m) 12' (3.7 m) Fine Sand 5' (1.5 m) 5' (1.5 m) 9' (2.7 m) Fine Gravel 6' (1.8 m) 7' (2.1 m) 10' (3 m) It is recommended that a shock-absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft. (2 m) in all directions from the perimeter of the stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. This 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 the playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, and its cost. Safety surface fill lines are molded in several locations directly on the unit. These are to be used as visual guidelines for safety surfacing materials. Safety surfacing must be maintained at these levels.

Fall height in feet from which a life threatening head injury would not be expected This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications“Playground Surfacing-Technical Information Guide” and “Handbookfor Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these reports can be obtainedby sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline: [phone]" (15 cm)8 The Little Tikes Company makes fun, high quality children’s products. We warrant to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials or workmanship three (3) months for childcare or commercial purchasers from the date of purchase (dated sales receipt is required for proof of purchase). At the sole election of The Little Tikes Company, the only remedies available under this warranty will be either replacement of the defective part of the product, or a refund of the purchase price of the product. This warranty is valid only if the product has been assembled and maintained per the instructions. This warranty does not cover abuse, accident, cosmetic issues such as fading or scratching from normal wear, or any other cause not arising from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. FRANÇOIS INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES