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: (9) 60º Halves Floor Exit Top Top Bar (2) Side Walls (1) Support Bracket (2) Anchors x 2" 2" Right Entrance Section x9 x (2) (2) ₈" 9⁵⁄ 1 "x x4 2" Left Entrance Section 4" ¹⁄₂" x 4" ¹⁄₄" 24 Exit 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 Shovel HARDWARE INCLUDED (s
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.
Flange Items for STEP 8: (3) (42) (84) (42) 60º Tunnel Assemblies ⁵|₁₆" x ³|₄" hex bolts ⁵|₁₆" washers 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.
STEP 11: The Spiral Tube Slide is designed to have the exit buried 1Z\x” into the ground. Using the 2” x 4” to the right of the crow’s nest as a reference, mark a 23” x 17Z\x” rectangle on the ground as shown. Remove 1Z\x” of soil at the marked location. Note: Failure to do this step will create a hazardous condition and misuse of this product. This area will be filled in after aligning and attaching the support bracket.
Items for STEP 12: (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 13: (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 as shown. Tighten firmly but do not over tighten. Items for STEP 14: (2) 2" x 4" x 24¹|₄" boards (4) #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws On a flat work surface place the 2" x 4" x 24¹|₄" boards to form an “L” as shown. Make sure the ends are flush on both sides. 2" Drill an ¹|₈" hole at locations shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 15: (1) Step 14 Assembly (2) 2" x 4" x 19B|," boards (8) #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws Lay the Step 14 Assembly on the ground under the slide exit as shown. Insert one 2" x 4" x 19B\," into each of the exit pockets as shown. Make sure both sides are flush with the Step 14 Assembly laying on the ground. 12 2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈" 2" x 4" x 19⁵⁄₈" Drill an ¹|₈" hole at locations shown. Secure each 2" x 4" x 19B|," to the Step 14 Assembly with #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws as shown.
Items for STEP 16: (4) #14 x 1¹|₄" pan head screws Make sure the 2" x 4" x 19B|," boards are vertical and the exit pockets are firmly resting on top of them. Using the exit pocket holes as pattern, 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 17: (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.
STOP Follow this section if your playset is a Ready To Assemble . If your playset is Build it Yourself , proceed to page 17. Items for STEP 18-RTA: TOP (1) Support Bracket (1) 2" x 4" x 9Z|x" board (4) #8 x 1Z|v" deck screws Align the top edge and the second slot of the support bracket with the top and end of the 2" x 4" x 9Z|x" board as shown. Flush Use the bracket as template and drill Z|₈" holes 1" deep. Secure with #8 x 1Z|v" deck screws. Items for STEP 19-RTA: (1) C\," x 2" hex bolt (2) C\," wa
Items for STEP 21-RTA: (1) (2) (1) (4) C\," x 3¹|₂" hex bolt C\," washers C\," lock nut #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws Attach Support Bracket Assembly to the 2" x 4" x 88" board keeping it level as shown. Make sure the Support Bracket Assembly does not torque or twist the tube slide when in contact with the 2" x 4" x 88" board. Secure with #8 x 2Z|x" deck screws. Drill a C|₈" hole at the center of the deck screws through the boards. Secure with C\," x 3¹|₂" hex bolt, C\," washers and C\," lock nut as shown.
Items for STEP 18-BIY: (1) Support Bracket (1) 2" x 4" x 9Z|x" board (4) #8 x 1Z|v" deck screws Align the top edge and the first slot of the support bracket with the top and end of the 2" x 4" x 9Z|x" board as shown. Flush Use the bracket as template and drill Z|₈" holes 1" deep. Secure with #8 x 1Z|v" deck screws. Items for STEP 19-BIY: (1) C\," x 2" hex bolt (2) C\," washers (1) C\," lock nut Drill a C|₈" hole through the 2" x 4" x 9Z|x" board. Attach with C\," x 2" hex bolt, C\," washers and C\," lock
Items for STEP 21-BIY: (1) (2) (1) (4) C\," x 3¹|₂" hex bolt C\," washers C\," lock nut #8 x 2¹|₂" deck screws Attach Support Bracket Assembly to the 2" x 4" x 112" board keeping it level as shown. Make sure the Support Bracket Assembly does not torque or twist the tube slide when in contact with the 2" x 4" x 112" board. Secure with #8 x 2Z|x" deck screws. Drill a C|₈" hole at the center of the deck screws through the boards. Secure with C\," x 3¹|₂" hex bolt, C\," washers and C\," lock nut as shown.
Expand your Playset with the Water Slide Kit (PS 8840) Add the Water Slide Kit to extend sliding surface. May be used wet or dry.
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