Play Action® Spiral Tube Slide Assembly Instructions Important! Intended for residential use by children ages 2 to 10, only on properly installed PlayStar playsets. Before use refer to complete safety guidelines in your original playset, at www.playstarinc.com, or at 1-888-752-9782. We’re Here To Help! Call Toll Free 1-888-752-9782 Customer Service: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P. M. C.S.T.
CONTENTS Spiral Tube Slide Contents and Component Identification: Top Bar Floor (11) 60º Halves (2) Side Walls Exit Top Right Entrance Section Exit Left Entrance Section (2) Anchors Support Bracket TOOLS REQUIRED Socket Wrench ¹⁄₂" and ⁹⁄₁₆" Socket ¹⁄₂" and ⁹⁄₁₆" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench Tape Measure Safety Glasses Phillips Screwdriver ¹⁄₈", ¹⁄₄", ³⁄₈" Drill Bits Drill Square Pencil Ladder HARDWARE INCLUDED (shown actual size) ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolt (1) ⁵ ₁₆" x 1" hex bolt (11) ³ ₈" x 2" lag
SPIRAL TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY Before starting to assemble your Spiral Tube Slide, familiarize yourself with the contents. Identify each component and hardware listed on Page 2. Hardware is shown actual size. Items for STEP 1: (2) (1) (6) (12) (6) Compression Flanges Crow’s Nest Assembly Side Walls Floor ⁵ ₁₆" x 1" hex bolts ⁵ ₁₆" washers ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Fig. 1 Position the side walls and floor as shown. (Fig. 1) Note: The compression flanges of all three parts must be facing up as shown.
Items for STEP 3: (1) Crow’s Nest Assembly (18) #14 x 1¹ ₄" pan head screws Position Crow’s Nest Assembly into the playset opening. 26" (Refer to your original PlayStar Safety Guidelines and Building Instructions for complete playset construction details.) Make sure the Crow’s Nest Assembly is fully inserted, and all three flanges are firmly resting against the lumber. Mark holes with a pencil. At each marked location, drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
Items for STEP 4: (1) (1) (6) (12) (6) Entrance Assembly Left Entrance Section Right Entrance Section ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts ⁵ ₁₆" washers ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Attach the two entrance sections using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts as shown. Finger tighten only at this time.
Items for STEP 6: (1) (1) (7) (14) (7) 60º Exit Assembly 60° half Exit Top ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts ⁵ ₁₆" washers ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Attach 60° half to the exit top using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts as shown. Finger tighten only at this time.
Items for STEP 8: (4) 60º Tunnel Assemblies (56) ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts (112) ⁵ ₁₆" washers (56) ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Attach 60º Tunnel Assembly using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts as shown. Finger tighten only at this time. Note: The long flange on the 60º Tunnel Assemblies will be rotated counter-clockwise with only one bolt between the two long flanges. Repeat for each Additional 60º Tunnel Assembly.
Items for STEP 10: (1) (8) (16) (8) Exit ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts ⁵ ₁₆" washers ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Attach the Exit using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts as shown. Finger tighten only at this time. At this time use a ¹/₂" socket and wrench to tighten all the nuts and bolts that have been finger tightened in Steps 4 through 10 while making sure flanges are relatively flush with each other.
Items for STEP 11: (8) ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" stove bolts (8) ⁵ ₁₆" washers (8) ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Lift the assembly to the upright position and insert the entrance end into the Crow’s Nest Assembly. This requires two adults. Attach at top and bottom using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" stove bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts as shown. Tighten firmly but do not over tighten. Note: The pan head of the stove bolts must be on the inside and lock nuts on the outside as shown.
Items for STEP 12: (10) ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts (20) ⁵ ₁₆" washers (10) ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts Attach the sides using ⁵ ₁₆" x ³ ₄" hex bolts, ⁵ ₁₆" washers and ⁵ ₁₆" lock nuts on each side as shown. Tighten firmly but do not over tighten. Items for STEP 13: (2) 2" x 4" x 24¹ ₄" boards (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Note: The lumber referred to on this section has been included in your PlayStar Playset lumber requirements. Refer to your original PlayStar Safety Guide and Instructions for complete cutting details.
Items for STEP 14: (1) Step 13 Assembly (2) 2" x 4" x 21¹ ₄" boards (8) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Lay the Step 13 Assembly on the ground under the slide exit as shown. Insert one 2" x 4" x 21¹ ₄" into each of the exit pockets as shown. Make sure both sides are flush with the Step 13 Assembly laying on the ground. 2" x 4" x 21¹⁄₄" 2" x 4" x 21¹⁄₄" Drill an ¹ ₈" hole at locations shown. Secure each 2" x 4" x 21¹ ₄" to the Step 13 Assembly with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws as shown.
Items for STEP 15: (4) #14 x 1¹ ₄" pan head screws Make sure the 2" x 4" x 21¹ ₄" boards are vertical and the exit pockets are firmly resting on top of them. Mark holes with a pencil. Drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards. Note: Be careful not to drill deeper than 1" or the exit could be damaged. Attach with #14 x 1¹ ₄" pan head screws on each pocket as shown.
Items for STEP 16: (2) Anchors (2) ³ ₈" x 2" lag screws (2) ³ ₈" washers Make sure the exit is level and making firm contact with the ground. Note: If the exit is not making contact with the ground, it will be necessary to remove earth under the lumber support until exit firmly contacts the ground. At locations shown screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Use the anchor mounting hole as a drill guide and drill a ¹ ₄" hole 1¹ ₂" deep into the boards.
Items for STEP 17: (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) Support Bracket ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolt ⁵ ₁₆" x 1" hex bolt ³ ₈" washer ³ ₈" lock nut Locate the second bolt from the bottom on the 60º Tunnel Assembly as shown. Remove and discard the bolt, save the nut and the washers. Attach the bracket to the slide using a ⁵ ₁₆" x 1" hex bolt and the washers and nut saved previously. The smaller flange of the bracket will make contact with the bottom flange of the slide as shown in the picture. Tighten firmly but do not over tighten.
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