Playset Site Preparation Checklist

Confirm the Exact Product and Model

• •Product names alone may not identify the exact model — provide the retailer or manufacturer link.
• •Confirm all cartons and carton numbers.
• •Photograph damaged packaging before opening.
• •Keep manuals, labels, hardware, and loose pieces together.
• •Do not discard packaging before assembly is completed and checked.
• •Report used, previously assembled, relocated, or partially assembled playsets in advance.
• •Missing or damaged structural parts may prevent completion.

Review the Manufacturer Footprint

• •Use the manufacturer’s assembled footprint.
• •Include the required use-zone or safety clearance.
• •Consider slides, swings, ladders, climbing walls, doors, roofs, and moving components.
• •Maintain clearance from fences, structures, trees, utilities, drainage areas, and other obstacles.
• •Manufacturer specifications control — do not use one universal clearance measurement.

Prepare a Reasonably Level Site

• •Site grading is not included.
• •Excavation is not included.
• •Adding or removing soil is not included.
• •Retaining walls are not included.
• •Concrete pads or footings are not included.
• •Drainage correction is not included.
• •Significant slope or uneven ground requires correction before assembly.

Plan Yard and Gate Access

• •Gate width
• •Fenced yards
• •Long carries
• •Stairs
• •Steep paths
• •Narrow side yards
• •Locked gates
• •Pets
• •Parking distance
• •Community access rules
• •Whether boxes are already in the backyard
• •Whether assembled sections must pass through gates

Utilities, Sprinklers, and Ground Anchors

• •Customers are responsible for identifying underground utilities, irrigation, and private lines.
• •Contact 811 when required before ground penetration.
• •Private sprinkler, lighting, drainage, pet-fence, or other lines may not be marked by 811.
• •Manufacturer anchors and hardware should be onsite.
• •Anchoring suitability depends on the model, soil, site, and manufacturer instructions.
• •Ground-anchor installation may be included when reviewed and accepted.

Important:

• •Redhawk does not guarantee anchoring in every soil condition.
• •Anchoring does not eliminate all risk.
• •Concrete anchoring or concrete work is not included unless separately approved.

Weather and Ground Conditions

• •Rain and saturated soil
• •Mud and soft ground
• •Lightning
• •High winds
• •Extreme heat
• •Wet components
• •Inaccessible yards

Weather and ground conditions may delay or reschedule outdoor work. Weather-proof completion dates are not promised.

Keep the Work Area Clear

• •Keep children and pets away from the active work area.
• •Clear the assembly zone of toys, furniture, and yard items.
• •Maintain a safe perimeter around tools and partially assembled structures.
• •Ensure the assembler has room to work on all sides of the playset.

Projects Requiring Additional Review

• •Larger or unusually complex sets
• •Treehouses (excluded)
• •Site leveling and concrete work (excluded)
• •Relocation projects
• •Commercial playsets
• •Sets requiring concrete anchoring
• •Sets with missing or damaged structural parts
• •Previously assembled or partially assembled sets

Important:

• •Redhawk targets smaller and manageable residential playsets.
• •Relocation projects may include disassembly, loading/unloading assistance, and reassembly only when separately reviewed.
• •Customer-provided transportation may be required for accepted relocation projects.
• •Transportation is not included by default.

This guide applies to accepted residential playsets and swing sets. Treehouses, major roofed structures, concrete work, site grading, and unrelated recreation-equipment projects are outside the scope of this guide.

Information to Send for an Estimate

• •Product link
• •Manufacturer and model
• •Manual link if available
• •Yard photos
• •Site photos from several angles
• •Gate and access photos
• •Box count
• •Delivery status
• •Site slope and condition
• •Ground surface
• •Anchoring requirements
• •Relocation status
• •Missing or damaged parts
• •City or ZIP
• •Preferred timing

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Day-of-Assembly Checklist