DC-SUPER SPROUT MODEL # DC-SS Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
DC-SUPER SPROUT Dear Discovery Centers™ Customer, Thank you for choosing to purchase and install a Discovery Centers commercial playsystem by UltraPlay®. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in our company, and we will strive to earn your trust. This is your Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions booklet. We have designed this manual specifically for the products that you have purchased.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES IMPORTANT: This structure is designed to comply with the ASTM F1487 standard for users 6 months through 23 months of age. Maintaining your playground equipment and its surrounding area is essential to minimizing the risk of injury to users as well as maximizing its useful lifespan.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS: Overhead obstructions (for example, exterior obstructions such as tree limbs and interior lights) within the use zones of play structures shall be a minimum 84 inches (2130 mm) above each designated play surface outdoors and a minimum of 48 inches (1220 mm) above each designated play surface indoors.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: Regularly inspect and maintain your playground equipment and its surrounding area to help ensure the safety of the user. Proper maintenance of Discovery Centers equipment includes using the accompanying Playground Maintenance Checklist found in this booklet to identify areas requiring repairs or replacement, and barricading the equipment to prevent use while corrections are being made.
GENERAL COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND SAFETY GUIDELINES -Check concrete footings to see if they are exposed, cracked, or loose in the ground and repair as necessary. -Check crush points (exposed mechanisms, junctures of moving components) and eliminate. -Check for broken supports or anchors. Check for stability in ground. Structures should not be easily swayed; connections should be solid and adequately secured. -Check all posts in ground for corrosion below grade.
WARRANTY UltraPlay 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 will replace the component at no cost within the first 12 months from date of shipment to the original customer.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS All warranties specifically exclude damage caused by man-made or natural disasters, vandalism, negligence, improper installation or improper use, modification, 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.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Please read the entire Installation Instructions packet before beginning the installation. UltraPlay has designed Discovery Centers 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.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Refer to the Use Zone to ensure this structure will fit into your actual site area. Note the Minimum Area Required measurements to determine clear space required. A minimum of 3' clearance is required between any obstacles and your structure. 3. Site selection should include considerations of what is a safer and appropriate play area: -A level and clear site is ideal, free of power lines or electrical equipment.
TOOLS REQUIRED Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 M8 B.H.C.S. Bolts 3 2 4 3 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 HARDWARE REFERNECE 70mm 45mm 50mm 40mm 35mm 30mm 25mm 20mm 13mm 2-3/4" 1-3/4" 2" 1-9/16" 1-3/8" 1-3/16" 1" 3/4" 1/2" (33-11-0101) (33-11-0102) (33-11-0103) (33-11-0104) (33-11-0105) (33-11-0106) (33-11-0109) (33-11-0114) (33-11-0107) M10 B.H.C.S.
USE ZONE TOP VIEW 3' PLAY RAMP BONGO DRUMS CLOCK PANEL 14'-2 1/2" SHAPES PANEL 3' 3' RAIN WHEEL PLATFORM 3' 10'-4 1/4" MINIMUM USE ZONE* REQUIRED *The USE ZONE is the area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or equipment that is designed for unrestricted circulation around the equipment and on whose surface it is predicted that a user would land when falling from or exiting the equipment. NOTE: Equipment shall be positioned to eliminate conflicting traffic patterns.
USE ZONE WITH POST PLACEMENT/HOLE LOCATIONS TOP VIEW 42 in [1066.80 mm] 56 3/16 in [1426.39 mm] 40 1/16 in [1017.40 mm] PLAY RAMP 86 1/2 in [2197.36 mm] DECK POST NOTE: All dimensions are measured from the center of the posts/holes IMPORTANT: POURING CONCRETE IS THE VERY LAST STEP! SHAPES 45 1/8 in PANEL [1145.51 mm] CLOCK PANEL 31 7/8 in [810.00 mm] PLATFORM n12 in [304.80 mm] DEEP HOLES Concrete Required (if applicable): Approx: .174 Cubic Yards (.132 Cubic Meters) NOTE: Suggested Min.
FOOTING DETAIL - SURFACE MOUNT (02-08-0163) Parts List Footing Package -for- Super Sprout Surface Mount (02-08-0163) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 2 02-08-0122 FOOTER PLATE 4 2 FOOTBUCK ASSEMBLY 02-08-0139 3 2 33-11-0005 M10 x 35mm (1 3/8") BHCS BOLT 4 8 33-11-0010 M10 x 50mm (2") BHCS BOLT 5 12 33-11-0200 M10 FLATWASHER 6 14 33-11-0400 M10 LOCK NUT 7 12 33-11-0702 CONCRETE ANCHOR 8 M10 T-NUT 8 33-11-0402 009 UPRIGHT POST 8 012 5 4 2 5 2 1/2" RUBBER TILES TYP.
0 INCH 1 2 0 CM 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 FOOTING DETAIL - SURFACE MOUNT 1. Attach Upright Posts to Footbuck Ass'y using M10 x 50mm B.H.C.S. and M10 T-Nut. Be sure to use the bottom two holes in Footbuck Ass'y. See Detail 009. Peen T-Nut using hammer to conform around Upright Post. 2. Attach Platform Mounting Bracket to Footer Plate using M10 x 35mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 012. 3. Continue assembling unit. Refer to pages 24 to 35. 4.
FOOTING DETAIL - ONGROUND (02-08-0164) Parts List Footing Package -for- Super Sprout Onground (02-08-0164) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 4 1 FOOTBUCK ASSEMBLY 02-08-0139 2 2 02-08-0161 PLATFORM ONGROUND BRACKET 3 GROUND SPIKE 12 02-08-0125 4 2 33-11-0005 M10 x 35mm (1 3/8") BHCS BOLT 5 M10 x 50mm (2") BHCS BOLT 8 33-11-0010 6 2 33-11-0400 M10 LOCK NUT 7 M10 T-NUT 8 33-11-0402 UPRIGHT POST 7 PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKET 009 5 010 4 SURFACING 008 2 SURFACING 6 008 1 3 3 GROUND GROUND IMPORTA
0 INCH 1 2 0 CM 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 FOOTING DETAIL - ONGROUND 1. Attach Upright Post to Footbuck Ass'y using M10 x 50mm B.H.C.S. and M10 T-Nut. Be sure to use the top two holes in Footbuck Ass'y. See Detail 009. Peen T-Nut using hammer to conform around Upright Post. 2. Attach Platform Mounting Bracket to Platform Onground Bracket using M10 x 35mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 010. 3. Continue assembling unit. Refer to pages 24 to 35. 4.
FOOTING DETAIL - IN-GROUND (02-08-0165) Parts List Footing Package -for- Super Sprout Inground (02-08-0165) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 4 1 FOOTBUCK ASSEMBLY 02-08-0139 2 2 02-08-0162 FOOTBUCK 3 M10 x 25mm (1") BHCS BOLT 8 33-11-0003 4 2 33-11-0005 M10 x 35mm (1 3/8") BHCS BOLT 5 10 33-11-0400 M10 LOCK NUT UPRIGHT POST PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKET 013 3 4 014 SURFACING 5 SURFACING 45° REF. CONCRETE CONCRETE 45° REF.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 FOOTING DETAIL - IN-GROUND 1. Attach Upright Post to Footbuck Ass'y using M10 x 25mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. Refer to page 17 for Hole/Footer location. See Detail 013. 2. Attach Platform Mounting Bracket to Footbuck using M10 x 35mm B.H.C.S. and M10 Lock Nut. See Detail 014. 3. Continue assembling unit before pouring concrete in. Refer to pages 24 to 35.
DC-SUPER SPROUT Parts List DESCRIPTION FOOTER COVER CLOCK PANEL SHAPES PANEL PLATFORM BONGOS RAINWHEEL POST CAP UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG YELLOW PLASTIC CAP LOWER POST COVERS - 7.5" PLAY RAMP SPROUT DECK w/10 INSERTS LOWER POST, 21 3/4" LG. UPPER POST, 30 1/8" LG. BONGOS SUPPORT BRACKET BONGOS MOUNTING BRACKET PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING BAR RAINWHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET RAINWHEEL BUSHING PLASTIC SPACER HANDHOLD BRACKET UPRIGHT POST, 51 7/8" LG.
DC-SUPER SPROUT Unless Otherwise Specified, All Units of Measure are Each Items listed below Hardware Complete line are included with Hardware Complete Number Warning: During Installation, Hardware And Small Parts Are Choking Hazards For Young Children. Store Unused Parts Appropriately Until Assembly Is Completed. Once Assembly Is Completed, Remove Any Unused Parts From The Play Environment And Dispose/Save Them In A Secure Location.
DC-SUPER SPROUT 007 HANDHOLD-ODD (02-08-0144) CLOCK PANEL (02-08-0011) POST CAP (02-08-0027) UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG (02-08-0033) UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG (02-08-0033) SHAPES PANEL (02-08-0014) SPROUT DECK w/10 INSERTS (02-08-0061) PLAY RAMP (02-08-0059) 003 004 002 082 UNDERNEATH = INSTALLATION DETAIL 039 BONGOS (02-08-0025) MOUNTING BRACKET (02-08-0150) UNDERNEATH FINISHED ASSEMBLY Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 1 1. Determine the mounting option being installed. 2. Place Mounting Bracket, Slide Mounting Bracket, Lower Posts, and Upright Posts in correct location according to the top view. IMPORTANT: Depending on mounting option surface mount, in-ground, or on-ground footing plates must be installed at this time. Refer to pages 17-23. MOUNTING BRACKET (02-08-0150) LOWER POST, 21 3/4" LG.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 2 1. Attach Platform Mounting Bracket to Platform using M10 x 25mm B.H.C.S., M12 Lockwasher, and M10 Flat Washer. See Detail 001. 2. Slide Platform onto Upright Posts. 3. Slide Lower Post Covers onto Lower Posts. PLATFORM MOUNTING BRACKET PLATFORM M10 FLATWASHER (33-11-0200) M12 LOCKWASHER (33-11-0203) M10 x 25mm (1") BHCS BOLT (33-11-0003) 001 MOUNTING BRACKET (02-08-0150) UPRIGHT POST, 51 7/8" LG.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 3 1. Slide Sprout Deck onto Upright Posts. IMPORTANT: Orientation of drilled holes in deck is critical. IMPORTANT: ORIENTATION OF DRILLED HOLES IN DECK IS CRITICAL. SPROUT DECK w/10 INSERTS (02-08-0061) LOWER POST, 21 3/4" LG. (02-08-0080) UPRIGHT POST, 51 7/8" LG. (02-08-0141) Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 4 1. Slide Handhold Brackets over Upright Posts. Align pipe of the Handhold Bracket with the hole in the Deck. UPRIGHT POST, 51 7/8" LG. (02-08-0141) SPROUT DECK w/10 INSERTS (02-08-0061) HANDHOLD BRACKET (02-08-0140) Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 5 1. Slide Clock Panel, Handhold-Odd, and Upper Post Cover on to Upright Post and Lower Post. Making sure that the pipe on the Handhold Brackets is inserted into the bottom holes of the Handholds correctly. IMPORTANT: Panels and Handholds must slide over Upright Post simultaneously. CLOCK PANEL (02-08-0011) UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG (02-08-0033) UPRIGHT POST, 51 7/8" LG.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 6 1. Slide Shapes Panel, Handhold-Odd, and Upper Post Cover on to Upright Post and Lower Post. Making sure that the pipe on the Handhold Brackets is inserted into the bottom holes of the Handholds correctly. IMPORTANT: Panels and Handholds must slide over post simultaneously. Warning label needs to face out when installing Handholds. SHAPES PANEL (02-08-0014) UPPER POST COVER - 7.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 7 1. Slide Play Ramp and Upper Post Cover into place. UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG (02-08-0033) PLAY RAMP (02-08-0059) Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 8 1. Slide Upper Post through the Panels, Upper Post Covers, and Play Ramp and attach to Lower Post. 2. Use "T" Tool, turn clockwise to tighten all Upper Post to Lower Post. See Figure 1. SHAPES PANEL (02-08-0014) UPPER POST, 30 1/8" LG. (02-08-0081) SEE FIGURE 1 CLOCK PANEL (02-08-0011) UPPER POST COVER - 7.38" LONG (02-08-0033) Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 1 2 0 CM 1 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 9 1. Attach Slide Mounting Bracket to Play Ramp using M10 x 25mm B.H.C.S., M12 Lock Washer, and M10 Flat Washer. See Detail 082. 2. Attach Play Ramp to Deck using M10 x 60mm B.H.C.S., M12 Lock Washer, and M10 Flat Washer. See Detail 020.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 10 1. Lift left side of Shapes Panel and slide Bongo Bracket under Shapes Panel. 2. Attach Bongo Mounting Bracket to Deck using M10 x 25mm B.H.C.S., M12 Lock Washer, and M10 Flat Washer. See Detail 002. 3. Attach Bongo to Bongo Support Bracket using Mounting Bar, M8 x 20mm B.H.C.S., M10 Lock Washer, M8 Flat Washer, and M8 Lock Nut. From underside of Bongo attach the Bongo Support Bracket using M8 x 25mm B.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 10 CONT'D 4. Apply loctite adhesive to threads of bolt. 5. Attach Bongo Support Bracket to Bongo Bracket using M8 x 25mm B.H.C.S. and M8 Barrel Nut. See Detail 004. 6. Drill Ø1/4" hole through Mounting Bracket and Bongo Support Bracket to install Rivet. See Detail 039.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 11 1. Lift Handhold Odd and slide Rainwheel Mounting Bracket under Clock Panel. 2. Attach Rainwheel Mounting Bracket to Deck using M10 x 25mm B.H.C.S., M12 Lock Washer, and M10 Flat Washer. See Detail 005. 3. Apply loctite adhesive to threads of stud. 4. Attach Rainwheel to Rainwheel Mounting Bracket using Yellow Plastic Cap, M8 Lock Nut, M8 Flat Washer, Rainwheel Bushing and Plastic Spacer.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 5 4 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 12 1. Attach Post Caps to Upright Posts using M10 x 50mm B.H.C.S. See Detail 007. POST CAP (02-08-0027) M10 x 50mm (2") BHCS BOLT (33-11-0010) PANEL UPRIGHT POST 007 007 POST CAP (02-08-0027) Issued/Revised: 04/14/15 800.458.5872 www.ultraplay.
0 INCH 0 CM 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 6 13 14 15 DC-SUPER SPROUT STEP 13 1. After entire unit is assembled attach Footer Covers to Lower Post Covers using M8 x 40mm B.H.C.S., M10 Lock Washer, M8 Flat Washer, and M8 Barrel Nut. See Detail 022. 2. Refer back to your Footing Detail options on page 18 to 23 to finish assembly.
