STEP2 8516 Extreme Coaster Instructions

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Extreme
Roller Co aster™

8516 Extreme Coaster

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Sharp points. Adult assembly required.
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
Falls to a hard surface can result in serious injury or death. Do not install the platform section of this equipment over hard surfaces such as concrete asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any other hard surface.
Refer to installation instructions for preparation of this area. Set up track in a protected environment away from traffic, steep inclines, pools and other bodies of water. Before using equipment, remove any articles that could get tangled and caught while playing; including drawstrings, scarves, jewelry etc.
Instruct children to:

• keep hands, arms and feet inside the car while riding down the track.
• always ride facing forward.
• never use Coaster Car separate from track.
• always wear shoes during use.

Allow only one rider. Maximum weight limit: 80 lbs. (36,28 kg) Continuous adult supervision required.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD

• Always check the temperature of the product before letting your children play on it.
• Remember that the product may cause burns.
• Always be aware of the sun and weather conditions, and do not assume that the equipment is safe because the air temperature is not very high.

Intended for outdoor use by children from ages 3-8 years.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
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SAFETY INFORMATION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY.

1. Prepare an area beneath the platform for fall protection. Choose a level location for the equipment to reduce the likelihood of the play set tipping over. Designate a minimum area of square feet where platform area of track will be located.
   Platform Fall Height: 39 inches (1 m). Playground Surfacing Materials guidelines for acceptable fall protection are included In this instruction sheet (see table X3.1). Installtions of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require a professional and are not “do- it- yourself” projects use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining it with landscaping edging to maintain the appropriate level of loose fill material. This will also help prevent loose fill surfacing materials from washing away during heavy rains. This equipment SHOULD NOT BE USED indoors without installed fall protection. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury.

2. Provide enough room so that children can use equipment safely. Create an obstacle-free site to reduce injury. Maintain a minimum distance of 6.5 feet (2 m) from structures or obstructions (examples: a fence, buildings, low hanging branches, tree stumps/roots, large rocks, bricks, concrete, laundry lines, or electrical wires). The exit area of the track will need to be longer than 6.5 feet (2 m). This distance varies depending on the users’ weight. Caregivers will need to carefully evaluate this distance to make sure there is enough room to safely stop the car.

3. Locate equipment out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns.
   If the equipment faces north, it will be more likely to receive the least direct sunlight.

4. Separate this play area from other play activity areas such as basketball hoops, sandboxes and swing sets.

5. Check to be sure all connections are tight. DO NOT allow children to play on the product until it is fully assembled.

6. Minimum number of persons recommended for assembly: 2.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Provide adult supervision at all times.

2. Limit: 1 child at one time. Maximum weight for user: 80 lbs. (36,28 kg).

3. Dress children appropriately. Well-fitting shoes that fully protect feet must always be worn during use.

4. Instruct children:
   – not to use until properly assembled.
   – to keep hands, feet loose clothing and long hair away from wheels during use.
   – to remove articles, before playing on equipment, that create hazards when they get tangled and caught.
   Examples include: ponchos, scarves, and other loose-fitting clothing, bike or other sports helmets.
   – not to walk close to or in front of moving car.
   – not to get off equipment while in motion.
   – not to attach items to the equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, (examples: jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain) as they may cause a strangulation hazard.

5. Never allow children to:
   – use the equipment in a manner other than intended,
   – climb on equipment when it is snow-covered or wet.
   – allow more than one child down track at one time.
   – use this product when temperatures fall below 32ºF (0ºC). Plastic materials may become brittle and crack.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

1. Inspect this product before each use.
   CHECK:
   – all connections and bolts for tightness, Tighten securely as needed.
   – all coverings and bolts for sharp edges. Replace when required.
   – all metallic moving parts, wheels, bushings, washers and axles. Check for
   evidence of deterioration and wear. Replace when needed.

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS AS NEEDED. FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SEE- CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE TOP OF PAGE 1.

1. Take the Coaster Car indoors when the temperature drops below 32 º F (0º C).
   Protect track from extreme temperatures.

2. Rake surfacing materials periodically to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths.

3. For general cleaning we recommend mild soapy water.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Recycle when possible. Disposal must be in compliance with all government regulations.

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Consumer Information Sheet For Playground Surfacing Materials
The Step2 Company, LLC.
10010 Aurora-Hudson Rd.
Streetsboro, OH 44241 USA
1-800-347-8372
Valid only in U.S.A. and Canada
(330)656-0440
www.step2.com
Minimum compressed loose-fill surfacing depths
Inches of Loose-fill Material Protects to Fall Height (feet)

Table X3.1
This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications “Playground Surfacing – Technical Information Guide”. Copies of this publication can be obtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline: 1-800-638-2772.

• X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 100,000 playground equipment related injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injurycausing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface.
  Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.

• X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto five different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at a depth of 9 in. However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls can not be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.

• X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6.5 ft. in all directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.

• X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shockabsorbing properties of various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained.
  Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availablity of the material in your area, and its cost.

PLEASE SAVE THIS SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The Step2 Company, LLC.
10010 Aurora-Hudson Rd.
Streetsboro, OH 44241 USA
1-800-347-8372 USA & Canada Only
(330)656-0440
www.step2.com 

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