Gorilla Playsets Chateau Bedienungsanleitung

Chateau

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Gorilla Playsets

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190 Etowah Industrial Court

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Canton, GA 30114

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(800) 882-0272

17/FEB/2010 – Version 2.5.3

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

As fresh lumber acclimates to its new environment, the natural

tendencies of the tree can show itself in the form of checks, or

“cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will

not affect the structural integrity of your play set.

Cosmetic defects that do not affect the structural integrity of the

product, or natural defects of wood such as warping, checking or any

other physical properties of wood that do not present a safety

hazard, are not covered by this warranty. Defects that develop

because the product is exposed to extreme climate conditions are

not covered by this warranty. Defects that develop as a result of

faulty or improper installation of the product are also not covered by

this warranty.

Most cracks are not warrantable, however if you believe that the

integrity of your play set is compromised by this natural occurrence,

please follow the warranty claim procedure found at

www.gorillaplaysets.com. Click on the “Customer Care” tab on the left

hand side of the page, then click on “Warranty Claim” and follow the

instructions.

We appreciate your purchase and know that you will enjoy your play

system for many years to come.

STOP…PLEASE READ!!

IF YOU HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS OR

NEED ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLING, PLEASE

CALL Gorilla PlaysetsMANUFACTURING

DIRECT.

(800) 882-0272

FACTORY HOURS – MON.–FRI., 8AM-5PM EST

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE

RETAILER DIRECT. THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A

SAFE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED.

CONTACT INFO:

Gorilla Playsets

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA 30114

Tel. (800) 882-0272

Fax. (678) 880-3329

[email protected]

Check for revised instructions at www.gorillaplaysets.com/category-s/92.htm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty and Safety Guidelines………………………….……………………….pg 4-11

Kit Contents and Tool List…………..……………………….……………………pg 11-29

Framing the play set...………………………………………...……………..….steps 1 - 6

Constructing deck and lower panel boards………………………………….steps 7 - 10

Constructing rock - wall and securing to fort…………………………..…..steps 11 - 15

Constructing and attaching ladder………....….……..………….………….steps 16 - 17

Installing panel slats and roof supports…..………..……….…...…………steps 18 - 19

Assembling Swing Beam………………………..………..….....…………...steps 20 - 27

Assembling roof……..…………………………..………..…..……..…….....steps 28 - 30

Assembling sunburst…...……………………..………..…..………..….......steps 31 - 34

Securing supports then adding picnic table and benches…………..…...steps 35 - 39

Installing rope ladder, slide, telescope, and climbing rope....……..........steps 40 - 44

Assembling and installing Tic-Tac-Toe Panel………………………….............step 45

Assembling and installing dormers and chimney……………………...............step 46

Installing safety handles……………………………………….……………….....step 47

Installing angle supports……………………………………………………steps 48 - 49

Installing Flag Kits……………...………………………………………………….step 50

Customer Registration Card………………………......…….…………..…………pg 80

PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

STARTING ASSEMBLY!

Thank you for choosing Gorilla Playsets®for your new

backyard playground!

We’ve included everything you need, except tools, to build your very

own professional looking play set. When complete, your new play set

should far exceed the quality of play set kits from other build-your-own

companies. Our engineers and design team have over 30 years of

playground experience. What we’ve developed is a play set that doesn’t

compromise quality for simplicity. Yet you’ll appreciate how quick and

easy construction really is! Our play set kits are designed for children

ages 3 to 11. Gorilla Playsets®

believes every child should have a play

set and with our kits they can! You can rest assured your new play set is

safe, durable and designed to hold up to the elements. As parents

ourselves, we know how important the security and well- being of our

children is, and this shows in all of our products.

Each play set features our step-by-step 3D illustrated manual,

patented powder coated swing beam bracket, heavy-duty swing belts

with chains, slide(s), accessories, plus all the required hardware and pre-

milled lumber.

Quality Lumber

At Gorilla Playsets, we use only the finest, hand selected lumber

available. You can be assured that our lumber is strong, durable, and

conforms to the national standards for use in children’s play equipment.

It’s this quality that allows us to offer a 10 year warranty on the lumber

used in our play sets.

Limited Manufacturers Warranty

Gorilla Playsets

(“Gorilla”) warrants its play sets to be free from defects in workmanship and materials,

under normal use and conditions at its original installation, for 10 years for structural wood components

and for one year for all other components (e.g., hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.).

Cosmetic defects or natural defects of wood (e.g., warping, seasonal checking or cracking, knots, or

knot holes, etc.) that do not affect the structural integrity of the product are not covered by this warranty.

Defects that develop because the product is exposed to extreme climate conditions, or that develop as a

result of faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty. Fading or

discoloration of any part or accessory, cracks in plastic components, surface rust on hardware, and chips

on powder coated materials are not considered defects in material as long as they do not affect the

functionality or structural integrity of the part or component.

It is the owner’s responsibility to properly maintain the play set. Instructions for proper maintenance

can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or defects that develop because of a failure to properly

maintain the play set are not covered by this warranty.

Gorilla will repair or, at its discretion, replace any part within the stated warranty period that is

defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at

Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to

Gorilla. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase.

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and installed

at a residential, single-family dwelling. This warranty is void if the product is put to commercial or

institutional use. This warranty does not cover (a) products that have been damaged by acts of God,

negligence, misuse, or accident, or that have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (b) the

cost of labor; or (c) the cost of shipping the product, any part, or any replacement product or part.

GORILLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS,

IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GORILLA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

. This warranty is valid only in the United States of America, is non-

transferrable and does not extend to the owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser, and

only applies to the product as originally installed (in other words, installing the product and then later

disassembling and reinstalling the product at the same or another location voids the warranty). Some

states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,

so these restrictions may not be applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

This product is intended for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety

surface such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls. Also

a 6 foot safety zone should be used around the entire play set.

As with any home project, good judgment and respect for power tools will greatly reduce the risk of

injury. Gorilla recommends you follow all tool manufacturers’ safety guidelines. Always wear eye

protection and safety gloves to prevent injury. In several phases of construction two people may be

required for lifting and securing of lumber. While play set is being constructed, please keep children off

the equipment until the project is complete. Bolts and screw heads should be checked regularly for

tightness. The ground ladder, rope ladder, slide, swings and other areas where children spend a majority

of their playtime should be checked more frequently.

Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result from

the building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a play set is being

used.

WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS

•FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

•SWING BELTS: 175 LBS.

•GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD

•TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

•FULL BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

•TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

•INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

•TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

•ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

•ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

•ALL SLIDES: 125 LBS.

Gorilla recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded.

Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play

set and injury to the users.

Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:

NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements and warnings

reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with

your children.

•This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not

exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of

525 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 5 occupants who have a combined

weight of 1325. (this weight is not including the picnic table area)

•On-site adult supervision is required.

•Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or other

moving playground equipment.

•Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings

•Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing beam,

since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

•Teach children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.

•Teach children not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious injury.

•Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.

•Teach children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

•Teach children to always go down slides feet first. Never slide headfirst.

•Teach children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.

•Teach children to never run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.

•The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-fitting shoes. Loose

clothing such as scarves and ponchos should not be worn. Always take off, tie up or tuck in

cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. These things can get caught on playground

equipment and strangle a child.

•Teach children not to climb when the equipment is wet.

•Teach children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder, ramp or

slide.

•Teach children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars.

•Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof.

•Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends and

that they cannot be looped around an adult hand.

•Teach children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically

designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet

leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.

•Teach children to never use Monkey Bar when swings or glider are installed.

•Teach children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.

•Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.

WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until unit has been completely

assembled and inspected by an adult to insure set has been properly installed

and anchored.

Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set: (continued)

Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are

noted, they should be removed, corrected, or repaired immediately to prevent injuries.

•Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections

•Exposed equipment footings

•Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots

•Splinters, large cracks, and decayed wood components.

•Deterioration and corrosion on structural components, which connect to the ground

•Missing or damaged equipment components, such as handholds, guardrails, swing

seats.

•Check all nuts and bolts frequently during the usage season and tighten as required.

(But not so tight that you crack the wood) We recommend you check the swing beam

and hardware often due to wood expansion and contraction. It is particularly important

that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.

•Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops

below 32°F.

•Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.

•Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be

certain they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at

the beginning of each new season.

•Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence

of deterioration. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed

cracks in the plastic seats or has exposed metal in the edges of the swing seat. If there

are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the seat, immediately remove the

seats and chains to prevent serious injury. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed

and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact Gorilla for warranted replacement

parts.

•For rusted areas on metallic members such as monkey bars, hand supports brackets,

etc.; sand and repaint, using a non lead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title

16 CRF Part 1303.

•Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season

causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing

environment. If you are treating your play set with stain regularly, it will help prevent

severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.

•Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type

of protection (sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant,

lightly sand any “rough” spots on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your

warranty.

•Creating and maintaining the play set on a level location is very important. As your

children play, your play set will slowly dig its way into the soil, and it is very important

that it settles evenly. Make sure the play set is level and true once each year or at the

beginning of each play season.

•Rake the surface periodically to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths.

Disposal Instructions:

When the play set is no longer desired, it should be

disassembled and disposed of in such away that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time

the unit is discarded.

Play Set Surfacing Recommendations:

Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

offers from its

Handbook for Public Playground Safety

. The guide can be downloaded in full at

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf

1. Protective Surfacing - Since almost 60% of all injuries are caused by falls to the ground, protective

surfacing under and around all playground equipment is the most critical safety factor on playgrounds.

Certain manufactured synthetic surfaces also are acceptable; however, test data on shock absorbing

performance should be requested from the manufacturer.

Asphalt and concrete are unacceptable. They do not have any shock absorbing properties. Similarly, grass

and turf should not be used. Their ability to absorb shock during a fall can be reduced considerably

through wear and environmental conditions.

Certain loose-fill surfacing materials are acceptable. Surfacing materials are acceptable, such as the types

and depths shown in the table.

Fall Heights and Materials

Material

Uncompressed

Depth

Compressed

Depth

6" (152mm) 9" (228mm)

12"

(304mm) to 9" (228mm)

Wood Chips 7' (2.13m) 10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m) 10' (3.05m)

Double-Shredded bark

mulch 6' (1.83m) 10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m) 7' (2.13m)

Engineered Wood Fibers 6' (1.83m) 7' (2.13m)

>12'

(3.66m) 6' (1.83m)

Fine Sand 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 9' (2.74m) 5' (1.52m)

Coarse Sand 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 6' (1.83m) 4' (1.22m)

Fine Gravel 5' (1.52m) 7' (2.13m) 10' (3.05m) 6' (1.83m)

Medium Gravel 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 6' (1.83m) 5' (1.52m)

Shredded Tires*

10-12' (3.0-

3.6m) N/A N/A N/A

*This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6-inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers. The

tests reported critical heights, which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface

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