STEP2 7769 Naturally Playful Lookout Treehouse Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Step2

Table of Contents

STEP2 7769 Naturally Playful Lookout Treehouse
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTACT
References
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STEP2 7769 Naturally Playful Lookout Treehouse

Product Information

Specifications

Product: Lookout TreehouseTM 7769
Manufacturer: The Step2 Company, LLC
Model Number: 7769
Maximum User Weight: 50 lbs (22.68 kg) per child

Warnings

Only for family domestic outdoor use by children from ages 1-1/2 to 5 years old.
Adult assembly is required.
Choking Hazard: Small parts and sharp points. Adult supervision is required.
Strangulation Hazard: Do not attach jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, or other loose hanging items not specifically designed for use with this equipment.
Do not allow children to wear scarves, mittens with cords through the sleeves, or clothing with drawstrings at the neck.
Do not allow children to wear helmets, necklaces, canteens, purses, or binoculars while playing on the equipment.
Serious Head Injury or Death can occur from falls to a hard surface. Do not install playground equipment over hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Create an obstacle-free site by maintaining a minimum distance of 6.5 feet (2 m) from structures or obstructions such as fences, buildings, garages, houses, low-hanging branches, tree stumps/roots, large rocks, bricks, concrete, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
Choose a level location for the equipment to prevent tipping over and ensure that loose-fill surfacing materials do not wash away during heavy rains.
Locate bare metal platforms and slide out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. It is recommended to face the slide north to receive the least direct sunlight.
Provide enough room for safe usage of the equipment. For structures with multiple activities, ensure that a slide does not exit in front of a swing.
Separate active and quiet activities from each other. For example, locate sandboxes away from swings or use a guardrail barrier to separate the sandbox from the movement of the swings.
Check that all connections are tight before allowing children to play on the product.
Use caution while tightening screws to avoid over-tightening and compromising the integrity of the parts.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum weight limit for this product?
The maximum weight limit for this product is 50 lbs (22.68 kg) per child.
Q: Can children wear helmets while playing on this equipment?
No, children should not wear helmets while playing on this equipment.
Q: Can the equipment be installed over hard surfaces like concrete or asphalt?
No, the equipment should not be installed over hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any other hard surface.

WARNING: Only for family domestic outdoor use by children from ages 1-1/2 to 5 years old. Maximum user weight: 50 lbs (22,68 kg) per child.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Sharp points. Adult assembly is required.

WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARDSerious injury or death can occur.

DO NOT

attach jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes or other loose hanging items not specifically designed for use with this equipment.
allow children to wear scarves, mittens with cords through the sleeves, or clothing such as capes, ponchos, or items with drawstrings at the neck.
allow children to wear helmets while playing on equipment
allow children to wear items around their necks such as necklaces, canteens, purses and binoculars.

WARNING: SERIOUS HEAD INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR.
Falls to a hard surface can result in serious injury or death.
Do not install playground equipment over hard surfaces such as concrete asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any other hard surface. Adult supervision required.
WARNING: Only for family domestic outdoor use by children from ages 1-1/2 to 5 years old. Maximum user weight: 50 lbs (22,68 kg) per child.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. SAVE THIS SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION

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, garages, houses, low hanging branches, tree stumps/roots, large rocks, bricks, concrete, laundry lines, or electrical wires.
Choose a level location for the equipment to reduce the likelihood of the play set tipping over and loose-fill surfacing materials from washing away during heavy rains.
Fall Height: 19.5 inches. Do not install product or surfacing material over concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet or any other hard surface. Playground equipment for home use SHOULD NOT BE USED indoors without installed fall protection. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury. Playground Surfacing Materials guidelines for acceptable fall protection are included In this instruction sheet (see table X3.1). To maintain the appropriate level of loose fill material, use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining it with landscaping edging. Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require a professional and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.
Locate bare metal platforms and slides (metal, plastic or otherwise) out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will receive the least direct sunlight.
Provide enough room so that children can use equipment safely (for example: for structures with multiple activities, a slide should not exit in front of a swing).
Separate active and quiet activities from each other (examples: locate sandboxes away from swings or use a guardrail barrier to separate the sandbox from the movement of the swings).
Check to be sure all connections are tight. DO NOT allow children to play on the product until it is fully assembled.
To minimize risks posed by drill shavings, screws are designed to pierce the plastic and form their threads. Use caution not to over-tighten screws or they will not hold parts together appropriately.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

An adult should supervise play on this product for children of all ages.
Limit: 2. Maximum weight for platform 50 lbs (22,68 kg).
Dress children appropriately, including wearing well-fitting shoes that fully protect feet.
Instruct children:
- to slide feet first; one child downslide at a time,
- 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, bikes or other sports helmets.
- not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, examples:
- jump ropes, clotheslines, pet leashes, cables and chains as they may cause a strangulation hazard.
Never allow children to:
- use the equipment in a manner other than intended,
- and climb on equipment when it is snow-covered or wet.
- use this product when temperatures fall below 32ºF (0ºC). Plastic materials may become brittle and crack.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Inspect the product periodically for loose or damaged components.
At the beginning of each season, re-install any plastic parts, such as slides, etc., that may have been removed and stored during the winter months. Check the following items at the beginning of each season at least twice monthly during the usage:
- all connections and bolts for tightness, Tighten as required.
- all coverings and bolts for sharp edges and replace them when required.
- all metallic moving parts. Oil monthly during the usage period.
- all protective caps and plugs that cover bolt ends and ends of tubing. Make sure they are in place and tight.
- the condition of the equipment. Look for signs of wear and tear
- such as broken or missing components, bent pipes or tubing and splintering wood surfaces. Repair as necessary.
  REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS AS NEEDED. FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SEE CONTACT INFORMATION AT THE TOP
Take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 32ºF (0ºC).
Sand rusted areas on tubular members and repaint using a non-lead based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16CFR Part 1303.
Rake surfacing periodically to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths.
For general cleaning, we recommend mild soapy water.
Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels and for children removing the warning label from the product.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Disassemble so that no unreasonable hazards exist. Please recycle when possible. Disposal must comply with all government regulations.

Thank you for purchasing the Step2® Lookout Treehouse™. We’d appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete a brief survey so we can continue providing you with great products.
To participate, please visit our website at: www.step2.com/survey/?partnumber=776900.
Thank you for your time, and your friends at Step2.

PARTS

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TOOLS REQUIRED

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

When tightening any bolts or screws, ensure the parts that are being secured leave a gap of less than 3/16” (4.76 mm) to eliminate safety concerns.
Repeat steps 2-3 to the other side for (D).

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Minimum compressed loose-fill surfaceing depths

Inches of Loose-fill Material Protect to Fall Height (feet)

9 Shredded/ recycled rubber 10
9 Sand 4
9 Pea Gravel 5
9 Wood mulch (non-CCA) 7
9 Wood chips 10

Table X3.1

This information has been extracted from the CPSC publication “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 calling 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 injury-causing 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 the 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 shock-absorbing 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 the correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, and its cost.

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