Sharper Image 6-Ft. Hanging Woven Rope Tunnel User manual

Brand: Sharper Image

Model: 6-Ft. Hanging Woven Rope Tunnel

Type: User manual

Web Rope Portal Tunnel

Safety and Assembly Instructions

#732958 | Ages 5+

Adult installation and supervision required.

Takes 2 adults to install.

Approx. 8'L x 3' diam.

Weight capacity: 400 lbs.

Parts Included:

• 1 Rope Tunnel

• 2 Straps with reinforced attachment loops

• 2 Ratchets with straps with reinforced attachment loops

(ratchet straps)

General Notes on Using Ratchets:

1. To use a ratchet, two operating elements are

important: the crank and the lever.

2. In the base position (crank folded in half and

locked in place), the winding axle (where the

second strap will be threaded) is locked.

3. Pull the lever to unlock the crank so that you

can adjust the angle of its opening.

4. When the crank is unlocked and partially

opened, the strap can be inserted into the

winding axle and tightened by moving the crank

back and forth (without using the lever). The

typical “ratcheting” sound of the crank can be

heard. To avoid injuries, please watch where you

place your ﬁngers when operating the crank.

5. To pull the strap out of the ratchet, open the

ratchet crank completely to release the axle

(the lever must be pulled with some force to

reach that position). This position can be hard

to attain so it is good to familiarize yourself with

usage carefully.

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Hanging the Rope Tunnel:

1. Hang the device from a tree trunk at least 6 feet (1.8m) away

from any structure or obstruction, such as a fence, garage, house,

overhanging branches, clothesline, or wire.

2. Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt,

packed earth, grass carpet or any other hard surface. A fall onto a

hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the

equipment user.

3. Choose the appropriate trees from which you’ll hang the tunnel.

a. Maximum distance apart: 30 ft

b. Minimum distance apart: 16 ft

c. Optimal distance apart: 18-20 ft

4. Wrap one of the ratchet straps

around the trunk of a tree by

pulling the ratchet through the

loop at the end of the strap.

5. Put the unattached strap

through the O-ring at the end

of the Rope Tunnel.

6. Feed the end of the

unattached strap through the

loop at the end of its strap and

pull until tightened around the

O-ring.

7. Open the crank on the ratchet

to approximately 45°.

10. Repeat these steps with the ratchet on the other side of the

Rope Tunnel.

11. Make sure that the cranks on both ratchets are put back into the

locked position and that the winding axles are also locked before

using the Rope Tunnel.

** To take down the tunnel, release the straps by completely opening

the cranks to 180° and pulling the straps out. You may have to pull

with some force.

Maximum Height From the Ground:

Height of the tunnel from the ground will depend on the size of users,

and should be at a height that is easily accessible. Maximum fall

height should not exceed 18".

8. Thread the end of the

unattached strap through

the slit in the winding axle

and pull until there is no slack

in the strap. (The amount of

strap pulled through the axle

depends on the distance

between the ratchet and

O-ring, which will vary based

on the spacing between trees.)

9. Keep the threaded strap taut

as you use the crank to keep

winding it around the axle.

Safety Guidelines

Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of any

warning labels. Following the safety guidance and warnings below will

reduce the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.

c WARNING: A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to

the equipment user.

c WARNING: Do not use the equipment until properly installed.

c WARNING: This rope tunnel is not to be used in any other manner

other than its intended use.

c WARNING: Adult supervision is required.

We recommend no more than 2 kids on the tunnel at one time, with no

more than 400 lbs. of combined weight on the item at the same time.

Never add extra length to strap or rope. The straps or ropes provided

are the maximum length designed for the rope tunnel element(s).

c WARNING: It is important for adults to instruct children to:

• Dress appropriately while using the rope tunnel (avoid ponchos,

scarves, and other loose-ﬁtting clothing that is potentially

hazardous).

• Warning! Please be sure children wear well-ﬁtting footwear that

fully encloses the foot when using this rope tunnel. Clogs, ﬂip-ﬂops,

and sandals are considered inappropriate footwear.

c WARNING: It is important for adults to instruct children NOT to:

• Walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving items.

• Spin or twist ropes since such action may reduce the strength of

the rope.

• Get o of the rope tunnel while it is in motion.

• Climb on the rope tunnel when it is wet.

• Attach additional items to the rope tunnel that might cause a

strangulation hazard.

• Wear a bicycle or sport helmet while on the rope tunnel.

Maintaining the Rope Tunnel

At the beginning of each play season, adults should:

• Tighten all hardware.

• Check all components. Discontinue use if they are loose, cracked,

or missing.

• Check all moving parts including ropes for wear, rust, or other

deterioration. If damage is found, discontinue use.

• Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-

lead-based paint meeting the requirements of 16 CFR 1303.

• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.

Lubricate all metallic moving parts that are attached by a metal

connection.

• Reinstall any parts that were removed for the cold season.

• If the rope tunnel is hung between tree trunks, then rake and check

depth of loose-ﬁll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or

sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth

(minimum amount is 9"). Replace as needed.

Loose-Fill Materials should be placed under the item and

6' out in all directions.

• Maintain a minimum depth of 9 inches of loose-ﬁll materials such

as wood mulch/chips, engineered wood ﬁber (EWF), or shredded/

recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 8 feet high; and 9

inches of sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 5 feet high. NOTE:

An initial ﬁll level of 12 inches will compress to about a 9-inch depth

of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace,

and settle, and should be periodically reﬁlled to maintain at least a

9-inch depth. Use a minimum of 6 inches of protective surfacing for

play equipment less than 4 feet in height. If maintained properly,

this should be adequate. (At depths less than 6 inches, the

protective material is too easily displaced or compacted.)

• Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/

or lining the perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t forget to

account for water drainage.

• Check and maintain the depth of the loose-ﬁll surfacing material.

To maintain the right amount of loose-ﬁll materials, mark the

correct level on play equipment support posts. That way you can

easily see when to replenish and/or redistribute the surfacing.

• Do not install loose ﬁll surfacing over hard surfaces such as

concrete or asphalt.

Twice a month during play season, adults should:

• Tighten all hardware.

• Check all protective coverings on pipes, edges, and corners.

Replace if they are loose, cracked, or missing.

• If the rope tunnel is hung between tree trunks, then rake and check

depth of loose-ﬁll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or

sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth

(minimum amount is 9”). Replace as needed.

Once a month during play season, adults should:

• Check all moving parts including ropes for wear or other

deterioration. If damage is found, discontinue use.

• Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.

• If the rope tunnel is hung between tree trunks, then rake and check

depth of loose-ﬁll protective surfacing materials (such as mulch or

sand) to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth

(minimum amount is 9”). Replace as needed.

Need a Hand?

We’re here to help! For questions regarding assembly,

product maintenance and care, please reach out:

• Email: Happy@Hearthsong.com

• Phone: 1-800-533-4397

• Direct message us on social fi

We’ll work together to ensure your best experience!

Complete policy at Hearthsong.com/Returns

At the end of each play season or when the temperature

falls below 40°F, adults should:

• Remove the rope tunnel from its outdoor location.

• Spot clean.

• Disassemble and store the rope tunnel in a dry environment.

• To reassemble, reinstall all components.

Disposing of the Rope Tunnel

To dispose of the rope tunnel, first disassemble it. Dispose of it in such

a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time that the

rope tunnel is discarded.

This conforms to ASTM F1148, Consumer Safety Performance

Specification for Home Playground Equipment.

Please retain these instructions for future use.

Madison, VA 22727 1-800-533-4397 Hearthsong.com

Sharper Image 6-Ft. Hanging Woven Rope Tunnel User manual

Sharper Image 6-Ft. Hanging Woven Rope Tunnel User manual

Sharper Image 6-Ft. Hanging Woven Rope Tunnel User manual

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