Nature Inspired Commercial Playgrounds

Nature Inspired ... Construction Features: Risk and Bold, Strong and Built to Last 4-5 Why Wood: Beautiful Style 6-7 Reward Learn! Grow! : Commercial Playground Models 8-15 The picture at right says a lot to me. It is of my wife Marcye and my Ways Up 16-17 daughter Cayla. It represents what we offer as parents and caregivers Ways Down 18-19 and it represents what it means to be a child. We teach, we coach, we Ways Across 20 love, we encourage, we prepare in every way we possibly can . . . but Overhead Events 21 in the end we need to just let go. Ultimately, it is the child that needs Roofs, Rails and Barriers 22 to strive, to learn, to make choices, take chances and to risk in order to Other Playground Accessories 23 achieve and grow as a healthy little person. Independent Play 24-27 We are Social Entrepreneurs; providing opportunities that help Outdoor Musical Instruments 28 children achieve and grow in healthy ways is what we do here at Swing Sets 29 Bears Playgrounds . . . our mission is inspired and focused: Bears’ Chunky Wood Furniture & Faux Logs 30-31 “to create fantastic Shipping and Installation 32-33 Nature Inspired Playgrounds and other products About Us 34 which enhance children’s environments.” How to Buy a Bears Playground 35

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Operating Instructions / Warranty 37-38 Danny BearsPresident

Our Log Construction is not just beautiful, it is strong too. Our posts are made from sturdy whole logs, approx 5” in diameter. Our cedar logs have a fat end and a skinny end like a tree (instead of a manufactured dowel), they have gorgeous wood grain, checking, NatureWith our playgrounds we have created aInspired knots, crooks, curves, etc. Those who are “hybrid” or balance between the innocent, familiar with log construction know that it is natural adventure of playing in the forest and subject to the natural process of “checking.” the structure and safety required by today’s Checking, or cracks, occur across or through safety standards. We have been building the growth rings as they release moisture. “Nature Inspired Playgrounds” since long This is not a defect in the wood as it does not before it was trendy, because we just knew affect the structural integrity. Instead, it is con- it was the right thing to do. We have always sidered a part of the log’s rustic natural look understood that renewable, natural materials and adds to the uniqueness of each piece. (i.e. TREES) are far greener than powder coated steel and melted plastic milk jugs. “Checking” Mortise and Tenon To make our nature inspired playgrounds (old school joinery) This classic joinery we use Natural Materials, like our beautiful, style is timeless and super strong. Rarely, whole, round Northern White Cedar logs with if ever, used by the competition because it all their natural features. Our Bold, Strong and requires old school craftsmanship. Built to Last architecture beautifies children’s spaces, while capturing their imagination. As a general rule, when you see triangles used in construction you are looking at extra Our Nature Inspired strength. Bears Cedar Log Playgrounds are products and natural loaded with lots and lots of overbuilt structural materials help stimulate Natural taper to each log knee braces for a bold look and extra Gorgeous wood grain! a child’s imagination strength. Many of our struc- and enthusiasm for tures and events are nature. In short, our built for surface products facilitate mount instal- learning, help build lation with social skills, create in-ground opportunities for anchoring to exercise and by virtue meet ASTM. of our unique designs and materials we provide children with a unique connection to the great outdoors.

Mortise and tenon joinery Structural knee brace Anchoring

RoundUnlike square milled is lumber, Good our round cedar is beautiful and baby smooth. Round logs have no sharp corners like milled lumber, just rub a dub-dub soft cedar; perfect for Beautiful Style playgrounds. Logs are peeled, planed and Why Wood: Furniture, boats, structures and sanded. Our Cedar is naturally beautiful, and art of all types have been made from wood does not contain any arsenic. Unlike other since humans have had opposable thumbs. wood species, the qualities of our round In America, wood is the default material for cedar logs make it very difficult to splinter and the houses in which we live. Wood is literally penetrate human skin. alive in our landscape. It defines the meaning and spirit of the word “renewable.” Someday, at the end its useful life, many products made from wood will return to mother earth in a natural way that is non-polluting, self sustaining, organic and truly green because it represents the natural cycle of life. Powder coated steel and plastic products simply can’t make this claim. When it comes to natural weather resistance, our cedar is about the best you can do in When used to make our beautiful log natural products. To top it all off, we have playgrounds wood is enormously bold, strong chosen to add additional protection by stain- and built to last. In fact, we back it with a ing your playground. The color is a beautiful, 10 year guarantee. Our nature inspired log natural, semi-transparent, brown stain. It en- play events add visual harmony to most hances the beauty of the wood and highlights landscapes regardless of the architectural the wood grain. The stain is water based and style of the surrounding structures. Nature the brown pigment color helps protect against and natural products are never out of style. harmful UV rays in the sunniest of climates. The penetrating qualities of the stain also help Beyond physical properties, the emotional to protect against snow and moisture. power that our wood possesses in its history, its organic qualities, and ability to create Like you will find on the best built decks in peaceful beautiful spaces, make it one of the America, we use modern Composite Decking most romantic materials in the universe. The materials on all of our floors, rock climb walls tactile and sensory properties of the materials and other high wear areas so that even a used in our unique playgrounds help suggest bare-footed or bare bottom baby is safe as play themes and re-connects children with can be. Nature in ways other materials cannot.

That’s why wood!

DREAMIN’ REALLY BIG

THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD DREAMIN’ BIG

SWISS TREE PONDEROSA FORT VILLAGE

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PROUDEST MONKEY TREE FORT VILLAGE PROUDEST MONKEY TREE FORT

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12 © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM 13 Commercial Playground Models PROUDEST New! MONKEY PLAYHOUSE for our youngest customers! Optional add-on tower with Special Products choices of: a. straight or right turn slide; b. easy stairs; c. ADA transfer station; d. can be for 6-12 month and/or 2-5 years age groups

LITTLE MONKEY TREE FORT VILLAGE Options: …designed a. umbrella shade; b. flat floor access and bridge for ages instead of bumpy; 6 to 23 months c. wooden or rope hand support; d. add-on play components; e. can be for 6-12 month and/or 2-5 years age groups LITTLE MONKEY HILL SLIDE TREE FORT

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LARGE BABY ROCK CRAWL ROCK WALL

SMALL ROCK SPIRAL WALL CLIMBER SMALL and LARGE CROOKED INVERTED LOG ROCK WALL CLIMBER

EASY 5 RUNG STAIRS ANGLED CLIMBER BUMPY LOG SMALL CLIMBERS TREE ADA TRANSFER STATION HUGGER GENTLE MEDIUM STEEP LOG ROPE CLIMB

LARGE TREE TREE HOPPER For a complete look at our gallery of work, go to . . . www.bearsplaygrounds.com HUGGER CLIMBER INTERMEDIATE LANDING PLATFORM

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TORPEDO SLIDE WITH 3' or 4' IN-GROUND FOOTER SUPER DUTY RIGHT TURN SLIDE 4' TORPEDO (without base)

2' SUPER DUTY SLIDE 7' (shown) or 3' 3' or 4' 5' or 6' PREMIUM TUNNEL SUPER DUTY DOUBLE TORPEDO EXPRESS BEDWAY SLIDE SLIDE (with base)

FIRE POLE 7' TORPEDO SLIDE (with base) SUPER DUTY CHUTE SLIDE 7' 7' (shown) or 3' PREMIUM TURN 3' SUPER DUTY DOUBLE WIDE TUNNEL EXPRESS (right or left turn tubes) 3' or 4' 6' TORPEDO SUPER DUTY WAVE STRAIGHT SLIDE BUMPY LOG 7' PREMIUM 4', 5', 6' RAPPEL SUPER DUTY TUBE SLIDE WAVE

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1. SUSPENSION BRIDGE (standard 1. HIGHER MONKEY BARS: Custom made with nets or optional upgrade wooden 1 from scratch, for use between two decks in 1 barriers): Any one of our Natural Playground conjunction with the intermediate landing Designs that incorporate our Real Log Sus- platform for building upper body strength, pension Bridge are a big hit from day one. We coordination and confidence. When used in enclose the sides with these wonderful nets conjunction with our Landing Platform they that allow complete supervision and visibility can be used to “functionally play link” other in and out. play events or access lower deck structures. (Children ages 4 and up are generally the 2. BURMA BRIDGE: Often used in addition to youngest able to use monkey bars.) the suspension bridge as an alternative, more difficult and exciting way across. 2. LOWER MONKEY BARS: Because this event is lower to the ground it is safer and easier to 2 use. Get them started early! 3. HIGH BRIDGE: The Bears Playgrounds High Bridge is custom made exclusively by the Bears Playground Crew and stretches 3. RING TREK OVERHEAD CLIMBER: Great for developing upper body strength and coordina- between two upper decks. The 12’ bridge tion. More difficult than monkey bars. literally spans between two of our Ponderosa Playgrounds to form what we affectionately 4. CHIN-UP BAR call our “Hundred Acre Wood” model.

4. BUMPY LOG BRIDGE (or flat floor op- 2 tion): Our Bumpy Log Bridge is an easy, fun bridge to use because of the bumpy log tex- 4 ture under foot. It is framed and surfaced with 3 our beautiful natural cedar logs. The barriers on the bridge are also made entirely of cedar logs. (Also available with a flat floor option.)

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1. WOODEN ROOFS: Are beautiful, durable and provide shade for the little ones. They are PLAYGROUND SIGNAGE an upgrade from our standard tarp roofs.

2. TARP ROOFS: Are waterproof and provide PALM TREE shade. They come standard on most Bears 2 TOPPER Playgrounds. They are hemmed in on all four sides for extra strength and have grommets every few inches on two sides for fastening. 3 Also available: TOP GUN MARINE CANVAS ROOFS

3. BAMBOO ROOFS: Provide shade and add a tropical look and feel. BALL DROP 4. BRIDGE NETS (or optional wooden barrier upgrade: Bridge Nets come standard on our High Bridge and the lower to the ground Suspension Bridge. STEEL STEERING BIG TREE PICNIC 5. BARRIER NETS: Come standard around 4 WHEEL TABLE every platform that does not contain an optional activity. Our Barrier Nets Provide excellent visibility in and out of the structure for supervision. Our barrier nets are made from a material similar to that used to make truck tarps and trampolines. They are super strong and durable, reinforced hem and grommets on all four sides. BUILT-IN 6. WOODEN RAILS: Wooden Rails are a PICNIC popular upgrade from our barrier nets for 6 TABLE commercial applications because they are so strong and vandal resistant. They are also 2-12 SIGN built higher than our barrier nets. also available: 2-5 SIGN 7. PLAY PANELS: Tic Tac Toe, Ball Drop, 6-12 SIGN and Bubble Panels available as structure wall BUBBLE PANEL panels, as well as independent portable or in ground mount panels. 5 For a complete look at our gallery of work, go to . . . www.bearsplaygrounds.com 7 22 © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM 23 Green Circle = easiest Blue Square = intermediate Black Diamond = difficult Independent or Functionally Play- Linked Activities Double Black Diamond = . . . can be functionally linked to make an obstacle course . . . extremely difficult

Active Independent Play

TREE HOPPERS x 5 GROUND HOPPER PAWS MINI MOUNTAIN LARGE MOUNTAIN SKY HOPPER PAWS PORTABLE OR Fitness/Challenge Course IN GROUND FREESTANDING ELEMENTS BALANCE BEAM BUMPY LOG BRIDGE ON THE GROUND (pictured) or our SMALL LOG PATH BRIDGE MOUNTAIN (like a log carpet that follows FREE- the contour of the ground) STANDING TREE ADA TRANSFER HUGGER STATION OR EASY FREESTANDING STAIR STATION LOW RISE SUSPENSION BRIDGE

MUSHROOM HOPPERS

RUBBER MUSHROOMS FREESTANDING FREESTANDING BURMA BRIDGE MONKEY BARS FREESTANDING (balance beam with (available higher PARALLEL or lower) training wheels) BARS FREESTANDING CHIN-UP BAR FAUX TREE FAUX TREE TUNNEL STUMP HOPPERS For a complete look at our gallery of work, go to . . . www.bearsplaygrounds.com

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May be portable, in-ground, or fastened to a fence. CEDAR LOG PIECES Quiet Independent Play Kids get creative with these random size and shape cedar log pieces that come in a burlap sack

ASK ABOUT OUR STORE FRONT AND OTHER PLAY PANELS . . . available as a) portable b) in-ground, or c) mounted on a fence

BALL DROP

STEEL Incredible, STEERING PAINT STATION weighted, mesh sand WHEEL (clear, two-sided) box cover!!! or DRY ERASE 4' X 4' SAND BOX or TIC TAC TOE (white, two- sided) 8' X 8' SAND BOX

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LOG A Children's Musical Garden SWING SET

STEEL TIRE SINGLE POST WOODEN SWING SWING SET (with Memorial Engraved Swing Set Option) Single Post Steel Swing Set also Available

VERTICAL PIANO SATURN CHIMES

STEEL ARCHED GLOCKENSPIEL GLASS IMBARIMBA FRAME SWING SET BI-POD MINI MANTA SWING SET MARAMBA RAY

SWIRL

PEGASUS SOUND WAVE COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PERCUSSION COMMERCIAL FULL BUCKET BELT SWING SPECIAL NEEDS SWING PANEL 1/2 BUCKET

MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND BENCH

NATURAL BEARS PLAYGROUND BENCH

BIG TREE TABLE & CHAIRS BENCH WITH BACK KID BENCH • BIG BENCH

CASCADE-STYLE PICNIC TABLE FAUX LOG CHECKER TABLE & STUMP SEATS

TOAD STOOL TABLE AND MUSHROOM CHAIRS

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We are , playground builders, 2. NATIONWIDE LONG HAUL DELIVERY & masters of our trade! INSTALL: Some customers really like the idea specialists of having the Bears Playground Crew do the One thing our company values as much as the quality of our products is install. Our crews are really, really good at reliable, first class installation. We are focused on building fantastic, nature what they do!!! inspired products which enhance children’s environments, period!!! So whether the project is local or long haul, our crews are Usually we pack up the truck with our tools first class all the way. and your playground and hit the road. For jobs that are really far away, we sometimes ship the playground and fly the crew in. These projects are priced on a case by case basis depending on the details of the project. Price is usually calculated based upon our local National bulk delivery of our Certified Playground Mulch produced by regional manufacturers. A Bears Playground install charge plus a calculation for mileage, crated and ready for hotels, etc. shipment by common 3. SHIPPING - NATIONAL & assembled sections, instead of a stack of carrier consolidated We will build and lumber and a pile of hardware (like many of load or LTL. INTERNATIONAL: pre-install large portions of your project our competitors do). complete in our shop to make sure everything is just right. Then we take Installation is much simpler than it may it apart and load it up into a really be with other brands because of this step. big create or two or three depending Shipping dimensions and weights vary by upon the project. Then we load it on model and specific options chosen. a tractor trailer truck (usually common carrier, LTL or consolidated load) and send it on its way for installation by others. Sometimes the owner A Bears Playground loaded and ready for delivery and unloads, sometimes the installer installation by our crew. does, depending upon the arrangements you make. Building your playground in our shop is an extra quality control step that We have installed our playgrounds clear 1. INSTALL: The Bears Playground Crew we take to help ensure across the country and shipped as far away can bring the playground in a semi built form your playground is just right. as Morocco (for the royal family). So if you to your site with a mini track loader (walk It also makes it possible want a Bears Playground we can certainly behind forklift) and tilting trailer. Pre-building for us to ship you larger get you one. There are two common ways to the playground in our shop saves time on get a playground to you: we can bring it and your site and helps ensure quality. It is an install it or we can ship it for others to install. advantage most companies cannot offer. Clear access for the “pre-built” is important.

Easy design and ordering process ... Once upon a time and happily under Intellectual Properties Laws with the United States Patent and by phone, forever after, there was a familyThe Bears Story . . . named Bears. Trademark Office. e-mail, or in person. Concept drawing Motivated by. . . To ensure the best possible Cash, Check or service, we control as many of the • a genuine love of children (all processes and manufacture as children but especially ours) By phone: many of the parts and pieces “in • a passion for the outdoors 1-877-807-7529 house” as possible. That means a (especially playing outdoors) quality experience throughout the and entire process and the best possible By e-mail: • the sense of pride and price. [email protected] accomplishment gained by creating and building the Our reputation, and web site, In person: greatest outdoor play www.BearsPlaygrounds.com, 7577 East Main, Lima NY 14485 products in the universe . . . Capabilities have earned us customers from coast to We like to think of ourselves as small enough coast and around the world. So whether you . . . The Bears Playground Crew was born. to really, truly care about your project; and are looking for design help, safety surfacing The Process big enough to pull it off smoothly. Our shop “The Process” begins with a phone call Over the years it has continued to grow. or just the greatest outdoor play products is a 36,000 square foot building with five available, the playground crew at Bears is at or e-mail from you. We then produce a The Bears Playground Crew consists of a loading docks and 14’ overhead doors to your service. rough “concept drawing.” There is no cost complete team of outdoor play professionals. make shipping nationwide a breeze. We are or obligation for the drawing. Our concept Danny and Marcye Bears are participating now able to assemble custom orders indoors, drawing will include information like the size members on a technical subcommittee for the before we load up and hit the road for an of the areas, itemized costs of the various American Society of Testing and Materials installation. This helps ensure quality. components and events, shipping and / (ASTM). ASTM writes industry standards for or delivery and installation cost. Drawings hundreds of industries, including playgrounds. We now have an entire area dedicated to usually undergo revisions as more information So, while we do not write the rule book on perfecting full scale, cutting edge prototypes. becomes available to us, such as space playground safety, we certainly do our part Our Cedar Log Playground designs are so available, budget, ages of children using to help. distinctive that we have Protection Pending the playground, and your preferences. The process continues until we’ve designed In addition, several members of our staff are the perfect, customized, nature inspired trained and tested Certified Playground Safety playground for your needs. Inspectors, (CPSI). We are also members of the International Playground Contractors The Bears Playgrounds complex in Lima, NY Finally the drawing becomes our shop Association, International Playground manufacturing and installation blueprint. Equipment Manufacturers Association Manufacturing through installation, all (IPEMA) and Global Re-Leaf (an organization processes possible are controlled “in-house.” that plants trees for ecosystem restoration). Yes, that’s right, we still believe that great things can be created right here in the USA

34 © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM 35 Maintenance instructions Operating instructions Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury.

1. We strongly recommend that you save these instructions for future reference.

2. Bears Custom Commercial playgrounds can be specifically tailored for ages 6-23 mos., 2-5, 5-12, or 2-12. Bears always recommends separate, age appropriate structures when possible.

3. The owner / operator is responsible for selecting the location of the playground. We can advise you, and provide you with drawings that show the proper safe “use zone” at your request, but the final choice is yours. Place equipment on level ground not less than 6’ and or twice the height of the swing set pivot point, from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, building, overhanging branches, or electrical wires.

4. WARNING: Installation over a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or packed earth could result in serious injury or death from falls. The owner / operator shall maintain the protective surfacing within the use zone of each play structure in accordance with specification F1292, appropriate for the fall height of each structure and specification F1951 where applicable.

5. The Property owner must prevent children from using the equipment until properly and completely installed with safety surfacing. Do not use this equipment until properly installed.

6. Close adult supervision for children of all ages is required. Instruct children to use the equipment properly.

7. WARNING: Make certain that the playground is clearly visible for proper supervision.

8. WARNING: Never allow a child to climb out onto a roof or any other surface not intended for climbing.

9. WARNING: All playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing may become hot enough to cause burns. Check for hot surfaces before allowing children to play. Children should wear appropriate shoes at all times. When possible place equipment under shade and face equipment such as slides to the North.

10. WARNING: Instruct children not to walk too close to, in front of, behind or between moving items.

11. WARNING: Instruct children not to twist swing chains or loop them over the top of the support bar since it may reduce the strength of the chain.

12. WARNING: Instruct children to avoid swinging empty seats.

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

14. WARNING: Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

15. WARNING: Instruct children not to get off equipment while it is in motion.

16. WARNING: Dress children appropriately (examples would include the use of well fitting shoes and avoid ponchos, scarves, hooded sweat shirts, draw strings and other loose fitting clothing that is potentially hazardous while using equipment).

17. WARNING: Never allow a child to wear a bicycle or any other type of helmet when using the playground. These can present a serious strangulation hazard to children.

18. WARNING: Instruct children not to climb when equipment is wet.

19. WARNING: Verify that suspended climbing ropes, chain or cable are secure at both end, or cable cannot be looped back on itself.

20. WARNING: Instruct 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, clothes line, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.

21. Cut off protruding bolts, smooth over all sharp points or edges, and close open “S” hooks. Check for openings.

22. Warning labels & signs shall be replaced by the owner / when they no longer meet legibility requirements. Call 1-877-807-7529 or write [email protected] for replacements.

36 © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM © 2013 BEARS PLAYGROUNDS • BEARSPLAYGROUNDS.COM 37 10 YEARS STRUCTURAL WARRANTY on all Cedar Log Structural Parts, Floors / Decks, that comprise Bears Cedar Warranty Log Playground Structures. 5 YEARS: on all Super Duty Plastic Slides, Parts, Steel Parts and Accessories. 3 YEARS on all Hand Carved and Natural Wood Products such as Mushroom Hoppers, Tables and Chairs, Tree Hoppers, Etc. and 1 YEAR on all barrier nets, Tarp Roofs, Sand Box Covers, Standard and Premium Duty Plastic Slides and Parts. Moving Parts, such as swings, spinners, panels, and other parts not covered above.

Terms and Conditions: The warranty is against defects in workmanship and materials from the date of purchase. Warranty as stated above will cover the cost of the specific replacement part only to the original owner. Premature wood rot is covered under the warranty to the extent required to prohibit structural failure within the warranty period, (provided maintenance recommendations are followed and documented). We make no other guarantee or warranty of any kind, including implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the services we perform or the equipment we provide under this agreement. We are not liable to you or any other person or party for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages. Shipping and installation cost are not included in the warranty. This warranty does not cover cosmetic issues, stain or paint, fading, light surface rust, weathering, or maintenance issues. The owner or manager must follow the Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions & Check List. Cedar Logs and other natural wood material have natural characteristics like checking, taper in the logs from one end to the other, bends, curves, etc. These characteristics are normal, natural, and even desirable to provide organic character to each piece. They do not affect structural integrity and are therefore not covered by our warranty. Warranted parts must be subject to normal use, no unusual stresses i.e. encounters with lawn mowers, fires, vehicles, fires, lightning bolts, floods, hurricanes, tornados, vandalism, misuse, neglect, accidents or acts of god, etc are not covered by warranty. Rotting wood is only covered to the extent that it will cause structural failure within the warranty period. At our discretion we may ask for digital images of the affected part and accurate measurements be taken so replacement parts can be made and / or we may ask for the return of the defective part. Bears Playgrounds works very hard to ensure that your playground meets or exceeds applicable safety standards. If however concerns or issues are discovered with applicable safety standards Bears will work with the owner on designing a fix to keep costs to the owner minimized. CPSC now recommends a minimum of 9" of loose fill safety surfacing material be installed and maintained in the use zone for safety. Safety surfacing package is to be “by others” unless specially included for an optional extra charge at the time of order. Acceptance of this proposal means that you accept Bears Playgrounds terms and conditions as described on the web site www.bearsplaygrounds.com The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require that you make your park and / or playground accessible when viewed in it’s entirety. Please consult your legal counsel to determine if the ADA applies to you. For playground equipment to be considered accessible, accessible surfacing must be utilized in applicable areas. Although a particular playground design may not meet the proposed Access Board Regulations in regards to the appropriate number of ground level events, the actual playground may be in compliance when considering existing play components. Not all equipment may be appropriate for all children, even when designed for a target age group. To avoid injury you should closely supervise and participate in the child’s use of this equipment, especially while learning to use it. Proper supervision is required. Owner agrees to and is responsible for Suggested General Maintenance Checklist and Operating Instructions found in the Product Brochure. Inspect this unit before each use, tighten hardware and correct any safety issues before each use. The Owner / Contracting Agency are responsible for all permits required. If in-ground footers are required for this project the owner is responsible to check with the utilities to ensure the playground will not interfere. The owner is responsible for any damage caused by conflicts with buried utilities. If Bears is installing, a clear path accessible by installation equipment into your desired location is essential. Bears Playgrounds cannot be held responsible for damage to the grounds while trying to access the installation area. Regardless of who installs the product, the owner agrees to be responsible for determining placement and for providing adequate, safe, “use zones” around the structure and safety surfacing. Owner agrees to defend and hold harmless Bears Playgrounds against any claim or liability with respect to the use of these products or services. In the event of any loss or injury to any person or property, you agree to look exclusively to your insurer to recover damages. You agree that we and our agents, owners, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and directors are exempt from liability for loss, damage, injury or other consequence arising directly or indirectly from the services we perform or equipment we provide under this contract. If it is determined that we are directly responsible for loss, damage, injury or other consequence, you agree that damages shall be limited to the lessor of $1,000 or the price you paid us under this contract. These agreed upon damages are not a penalty. They are your sole remedy no matter how the loss is caused or fault. In the event any lawsuit or other claim is filed by any party against us or our agents, owners, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and directors arising out of the services we perform or equipment we provide under this contract, you agree to be solely responsible for, and indemnify and hold us completely harmless from such lawsuit or other claim including your payment of all damages, expenses, costs and attorney’s fees. These obligations survive the expiration or termination of this contract. The Limited Warranty is included in the Product Catalog. We make no other guarantee or warranty of any kind, including implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the services we perform or the equipment we provide under this contract. We are not liable to you or any other person or party for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages. This transaction may be cancelled without penalty within 3 days of agreement. After 3 days but before a product is shipped the transaction may be cancelled subject to a 25% restocking fee. Once delivered and or installed this product may not be returned. If payment is not made when due, interest will accrue at a rate of 1.7% per month from the due date. In the advent of legal action in the process of collections, you agree to pay all costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, whether or not litigation is commenced. Please go to http://bearsplaygrounds.com/construction.html for a complete list of terms and conditions.

Our workshop address: 7577 E. Main St.; Lima, NY 14485

Telephone: 585-624-5694 Toll Free 1-877-807-7529 Fax: 585-624-7590

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.bearsplaygrounds.com

7577 E. Main St. Lima, NY 14485