Karibu 173971 Akubi Play Tower Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Karibu

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information
Maintenance
Building Instructions
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Building Instructions
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Important Safety Information

Preparing the foundation
The play system must be ﬁrmly anchored to the subsoil so that the supporting elements are secure against lifting or tipping during normal or any foreseeable incorrect use. This ﬁ xing must be tailored to exist ground conditions/qualities. The instructions show a suggested way of anchoring the play system using ground anchors in the concrete according to the European standard EN 71-8.

Construction

Only original Karibu components and original Karibu accessories should be used.
The guarantee and the GS license shall expire in the case of construction and maintenance not carried out in accordance with this document.
First of all, check the delivered package for completeness, dimensional accuracy, and quality. Unfortunately, there may be a loss of quality caused by transportation and storage. Report any faulty parts to us before starting construction so that we can quickly provide you with a replacement. To do this, please contact our service hotline.
Select a level surface for the construction.
You must maintain a safe distance of 2 m from the equipment to other structures/obstacles such as washing lines, fences, branches, etc. In the case of swings, there are additional safety distances that can be found in the relevant instructions.
Slides should never be constructed so that they face south. These heat up in the sun and then can no longer be used.
The ground below and next to the equipment must be soft. Hard surfaces such as asphalt or concrete should not be used, otherwise, children may be seriously injured should they fall from the equipment. Safety mats are commercially available. The risk to your child will be minimized if these are placed under and around the equipment. We also recommend the use of bark mulch, ﬁne sand, or similar. These should be applied in a layer 30 cm thick. This layer must be increased to 40 cm in the case of possible falls from heights above 1.50 m.
First, please read the construction instructions carefully. The drawings in these construction instructions are not true to the original; they are solely used for illustration purposes. There may be technical differences and differences in appearance.
Wood is sometimes a very temperamental material, so all screw connections should be pre-drilled. Otherwise, the wood can easily split along its length and splinter. The instructions state which wooden parts need pre-drilling and the drill diameter required. The equipment must be ﬁrmly anchored to the ground in accordance with the instructions. Do not allow your children to help with the construction! The assembly should only be carried out by adults. Caution: Small parts can be swallowed!
After construction, you must test the equipment’s steadiness and stability. The equipment may only be used when this has been done without any problems being identiﬁed.
After construction, make sure that you do not leave any tools, screws, or similar under or around the equipment. Caution: Small parts can be swallowed!
For painting the equipment, do not use anything that will make the equipment smooth or slippery, such as varnish.
All cut edges must be rounded off with sandpaper once construction is complete.

Service hotline
Dear customer, we require your assistance in the continuous improvement of our products. This is why we are asking you to keep this sheet and to state the tracking number on the complaint form in any conversations with our ofﬁce- based employees. Should you have any problems with the construction or any further questions, please contact our service hotline (German): +49 (0) 421 38693-33

Goods collection
For reasons of liability, the goods must be placed at the property boundary. Pack goods up as a secure package, ideally tied using two or three (depending on the length of the goods) ropes or straps, evenly spaced.
The original cross-supports must also be placed under the goods, evenly spaced.

Maintenance

Not only do all types of construction and technical equipment have to be safely manufactured and installed. Every new object of any type is stressed by use and subject to wear and tear to a greater or lesser extent.
This can reduce the level of safety that was present at the time of manufacture to a greater or lesser extent, and the equipment can thus become a hazard to the health of your child. This is why you should check the following things before each use and rectify any faults before play begins. You should carry out maintenance at least once per month, even if the equipment has not been used during this time. Wood reacts to environmental inﬂuences. Depending on the weather, the wood may swell or shrink. This causes dimensional ﬂuctuations and splits, causes knots to fall out, etc. and screw connections can become loose. This cannot be avoided.

For this reason:

Remove any splinters caused in this way before the equipment is used.
Check that all screw ﬁttings are ﬁ rm, and tighten if necessary.
Regularly check the condition of the ﬂoor surfaces and the stability of equipment on posts!
Are ropes, swing seats, etc. still undamaged?
Is the anchoring still sufﬁ client?
Defective components must be replaced before use.
All moving parts made of metal must be oiled.
All covers on screws or sharp edges must be checked and replaced if necessary.
Swing seats, chains, ropes, and other accessories must be checked for signs of wear. If necessary, a replacement must be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Use
The play system is authorized for children between 3 and 14 years of age with weights below 50 kg.
Always supervise children playing on the equipment. Incorrect use releases the manufacturer from its responsibilities, and this also applies to the installation of other materials such as heavy chains, swings, etc.
This play equipment is authorized for private use only and not public use.

Caution
Do not spin empty swings, etc.
Do not jump off the swings.
Do not swing at an angle or wind up the swings.
Do not run into the swing area or disturb other children when they are swinging.
Do not hang down head ﬁrst from the wooden components.
Do not twist up the ropes or wind them around parts of the body. Risk of crushing!
Do not allow children to wear the following when playing: clothes with long ribbons or cords, baggy clothing, or jewelry. These can become caught and strangle children.
In the case of cold weather, bring the accessory parts indoors and ban the use of the equipment. As the ground freezes in the case of frost, the safety of your child is no
longer guaranteed if your child should fall.
Please be aware that the equipment will become slippery in the case of rain. You should only allow your child to play on dry equipment.
First, compare the list of materials with your package contents! Please understand that complaints can be processed in the non-built status only!