Gorilla Playsets 01-1075 DIY Outing III Wooden Playset Instructions

Outing with Tube Slide - Wood Roof

Model: 1851EW

(BOXES: 1851-1, 1851-2, 1853,

1857, Slide Box & Tube Slide Box)

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51-1075-W

166 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA 30114 www.gorillaplaysets.com

REV: 11.20.2019

-NOTICE-

This playset is intended for residential use only. it is not intended nor warranted for either public or commercial use.

Please inspect and inventory all parts immediately upon accepting delivery. Use the inventory pages in the manual to make sure you have received all necessary parts.

The quickest method to get any parts that are missing or damaged is to use our “Quick

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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECTLY.

THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.

PLEASE RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE

PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED . CHECK FOR REVISED INSTRUC-

TIONS AT:

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GORILLA PLAYSETS WARRANTY – 2019

Gorilla Playsets® (“Gorilla”) warrants its play sets to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for 10 years for above ground structural wood components and for one year for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.).

Gorilla warrants all remaining products, including but not limited to its, Malibu Playhouse, Free Standing Swing Set,

Free Standing Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children’s Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™, Cedar Toy Chest,

Interlocking Sandbox and spring riders to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 year.

Cosmetic imperfections and natural tendencies of wood such as peeling, splintering, warping, seasonal checking or cracking, knots or knot holes, etc. are normal characteristics of all outdoor wooden play equipment and are not covered by this warranty. Checks or cracks in wood components that do not affect the intended function of the part, piece or overall swing set are not covered under this warranty.

Wood rot or decay that develops because the product was installed in an area with poor drainage is not covered under this warranty. Lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or conditions that develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty. Fading of stain, discoloration or mold on any wood part or accessory is not covered by this warranty. Cracks in plastic components, surface rust on hardware and chips on powder coated materials are not considered defects in material as long as they do not affect the functionality or structural integrity of the part or component.

It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the swing set. This includes but is not limited to staining and sealing the lumber as needed and regular inspection to be sure all hardware is tight.

Instructions for proper maintenance can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or conditions that develop because of a failure to properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty.

Gorilla will, at its discretion, replace any above ground part within the stated warranty period that is defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla Playsets • 1 66 Etowah

Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 1 -800-882-0272 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. In addition, within the first 30 days from the date of purchase, Gorilla will replace any parts discovered to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and installed at a residential, single-family dwelling. This warranty is void if the product is used in a commercial, institutional or multi-family setting. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or (a) products that have been damaged by acts of God and/or nature, negligence, misuse or accident; (b) products that have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (c) the cost of labor; or (d) the cost of shipping any replacement product or part.

GORILLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GORILLA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these restrictions may not be applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-11. This product is intended for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls. Also a 6 foot safety zone should be used around the entire play set.

As with any home project, good judgment and respect for power tools will greatly reduce the risk of injury. Gorilla recommends you follow all tool manufacturers’ safety guidelines. Always wear eye protection and safety gloves to prevent injury. In several phases of construction two people may be required for lifting and securing of lumber.

While the play set is being constructed, please keep children off the equipment until the project is complete. Bolts and screw heads should be checked regularly for tightness.

The ground ladder, rope ladder, slide, swings and other areas where children spend a majority of their playtime should be checked more frequently.

Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result from building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a play set is being used.

WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS

• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• SWING BELT: 225 LBS.

• TANDEM SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD. UP TO 140 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT.

• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

• FULL BUCKET SWING/ HALF BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

• HEAVY DUTY TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 85 LBS.

• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

• CLIMBING RAMP: 150 LBS.

• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.

• ALL SLIDES: 150 LBS.

Gorilla recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded.

Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play set and injury to the users.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

Congratulations! You have just purchase one of the finest residential wooden swing sets available today. As with any wooden product that spends its entire life outside, in varying elements, it is important to know what to expect with your new swing set so that your family can enjoy it for many years.

As your swing set acclimates to its new environment, natural characteristics of the wood can show in the form of checks, or “cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural integrity of your play set and is not covered under warranty.

KEEPING YOUR PLAYSET LIKE NEW

MUST DO’s

The following owner responsibilities are crucial to the safety, integrity and aesthetic appeal of your swing set and may affect the warranty if not adhered to.

WITHIN 60 DAYS

• Check and tighten Hex Bolts/T-nuts, Carriage Bolts/Lock-nuts, and Lag Screws within the first 60 days and then twice annually – once before each season and then once during the season.

WITHIN 90 DAYS

• Apply a sealant or semi-transparent stain with sealant within the first 90 days of owning the swing set. Our own Stain/sealant is available online here: http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Playground-Sealant-p/10-0003.htm

Oil based stain or water based stain may be used. Should you choose to use other stain we suggest asking the product covering specialists at any number of specialty paint stores or home improvement centers for a product that would work best for your local environment. ** TIP – while the set is new, take a small board from to the store with you so they can color match the tint of the stain or sealant.

SEASONAL REMINDERS

• If your area experiences regular snowfall, remove your fabric tarp/canopy to avoid stretching, sagging or tearing of the material. Store it inside, folded up, and it will be as good as new when winter is over.

• If your area experiences extremely cold temperatures, remove swing belts and other pliable features to prolong the lifespan of these play activities.

OTHER TIPS

• Spray swing hangers with Pam, Mazola or olive oil to stop squeaking; do not use petroleum based products such as WD-40 or motor oil.

• To repel yellow jackets and wasps, use a cotton ball and dab interior wooden corners underneath the play set deck with a liquid dish soap. Avoid using insecticides.

• To speed up the slide wipe the center of slide with wax paper every 2 - 3 weeks.

For additional safety and maintenance guidelines, please visit our website.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

CUSTOMER MUST READ AND RETAIN

Please go to the following links and read important SAFETY information prior to using your new play structure. http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Swing-Set-Safety-s/85.htm https://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Maintenance-s/129.htm http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/manuals.html

(Click on your specific model) http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Warranty-s/82.htm

NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your children.

WARNING:

Children must NOT use this play set until it has been completely assembled and inspected by an adult to

ensure it has been properly installed.

Gorilla Playsets

166 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA. 30114

Model: 1851EW

(BOXES: 1851-1, 1851-2, 1853,

1857, Slide Box & Tube Slide Box)

REV: 11.20.2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……........................................Pages 3-7

Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions…………………................................Pages 7-9

How to Install T-nuts, and Swing Beam Loading.........................................................Pages 10-12

Site Plan, Safety Zone, Required Tool List and Kit Contents......................................Pages 13-15

Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists....…………………………….................Pages 16-33

Framing Fort - Left Side, Right Side, Front, then Rear……..……................................. Steps 1-13

Attaching Fort Side Supports.....………………………...…..……..…......….……................. Step 14

Leveling the play set..……………………..……................................................................... Step 15

Rock wall side supports…….……………………..…….........................…........................... Step 16

Panel Supports..……...…………….................................................................................… Step 17

Ladder Assembly and Installation................................................................................ Steps 18-19

Deck Board Installation...................................................................................................... Step 20

Top Panel Board (Rear)...................................................................................................... Step 21

Center Posts……………...……………………………...................................…................... Step 22

Deck Stringer...................................................................................................................... Step 23

Filler Boards/Panel Slats............................................................................................. Steps 24-25

Roof Support Assemblies............................................................................................ Steps 26-27

Swing Beam Assembly……………………………………………………….................... Steps 28-34

Wood Roof, Side Windows and Front Windows.......................................................... Steps 35-46

Rock Wall Assembly.................................................................................................... Steps 47-48

Slide Block/Slide………….....………........................................................................... Steps 49-50

Hanging Swings……………………………………………………….…….……..................... Step 51

Climbing Rope……............................................................................................................. Step 52

Flag Kits………………………………………………………………………………................. Step 53

Attaching Accessories and Ground Stakes……………....…………………….............. Steps 54-57

Attaching Name Plate, Warning Plate and Bolt Caps................................................. Steps 58-59

Part 2: Tube Slide.............................................................................................................. Page 93

PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!

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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:

NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your children.

• This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of 425 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants who have a combined weight of 1225. (This weight does not include any picnic table area(s).)

• On-site adult supervision is required.

• Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or other moving playground equipment.

• Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings

• Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

• Teach children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.

• Teach children not to push empty seats. The seat may hit them and cause serious injury.

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

• Teach children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

• Teach children to always go down slides feet first. Never slide headfirst.

• Teach children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.

• Teach children to never run up a slide, as this increases their chances of falling.

• The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-fitting shoes. No clogs, flipflops, or sandals are allowed. Loose clothing such as scarves, ponchos or capes should not be worn.

Always take off, tie up or tuck in cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. These things can get caught on playground equipment and strangle a child.

• Teach children not to climb when the equipment is wet.

• Teach children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder, ramp or slide.

• Teach children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars or swing beam.

• Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof or on the outside of a tube slide.

• Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends and that they cannot be looped back onto itself.

• Teach 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, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.

• Teach children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.

• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.

• Teach children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on the playgound equipment.

• Teach children to NEVER look at the sun or other bright light through any accessory such as but not limited to a telescope, periscope or binoculars.

• Never add extra length to chain or rope. The chains or ropes provided are the maximum length designed for the swings.

WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until it has been completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure it has been properly installed and the swing beam legs are anchored.

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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:

(continued)

Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are noted, they should be removed, corrected or repaired immediately to prevent injuries.

• Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections.

• Exposed equipment footings.

• Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots.

• Splinters, large cracks and decayed wood components.

• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components, which connect to the ground.

• Swing chains, rings, ropes, etcetera should always be fastened to a rotating swing hanger. NEVER attach a chain, ring, rope, etcetera to a stationary hanger such as but not limited to an eye bolt. Severe wear could occur leading to an injury.

• Missing or damaged equipment conditions, such as but not limited to handholds, guardrails or swing seats.

At the beginning of each play season:

□ Tighten all hardware. (But not so tight that you crack the wood.)

□ Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer instructions..

□ Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked or missing.

□ Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the plastic seat.

□ Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the requirements of 16

C.F.R. 1303. These requirements are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/

□ Check all wood members for deterioration and splinters. Sand down splinters and replace deteriorating wood members.

Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type of protection (sealant) to the wood or your play set. Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.

□ Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold season.

□ Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

□ Creating and maintaining the play set on a level location is very important. As your children play, your play set will slowly dig its way into the soil, and it is very important that it settles evenly. Make sure the play set is level and true.

Twice a month during play season:

□ Tighten all hardware. (But not so tight that you crack the wood.)

□ Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges and corners. Replace if they are loose, cracked or missing.


Once a month during play season:

□ Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer instructions.

□ Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust, or other deterioration. Replace as needed. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the plastic seat.

At the end of each play season or when the temperature drops below 32 O F:

□ Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use.


Warning Label Maintenance

□ Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of all warning labels. Replace as required.

Disposal Instructions:

When the playset is no longer desired or when it reaches the end of its lifetime it should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazard will exist at the time the playset is discarded.

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PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS

SECTION 4 OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME

PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK

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Select Protective Surfacing

One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with

ASTM Specification F 1292. There are different types of surfacing to choose from; whichever product you select, follow these guidelines:

NOTE: Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are generally not adequate protective surfacing. Ground level equipment – such as a sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or other equipment that has no elevated play surface – does not need any protective surfacing.

Loose-Fill Materials:

 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. U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C., 20207 or call the toll-free hotline :1-800-638-2772

 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.

Poured-In-Place Surfaces or Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles:

You may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materials – like rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.

 Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not "do-it-yourself" projects.

 Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the installer/manufacturer for a report showing that the product has been tested to the following safety standard: ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the

Use Zone of Playground Equipment. This report should show the specific height for which the surface is intended to protect against serious head injury. This height should be equal to or greater than the fall height – vertical distance between a designated play surface (elevated surface for standing, sitting, or climbing) and the protective surfacing below – of your play equipment.

 Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.

Placement

Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to

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Extend surfacing at least 6 feet from the equipment in all directions.

 For to-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the swing to a distance equal to twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.

For tire swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose radius is equal to the height of the suspending chain or rope, plus 6 feet in all directions.

2H 2H

H 6 ft.

6 ft.

Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing

6 ft.

6 ft.

L+6 ft.

Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing

L

6 ft.

6 ft.

Use Zone for Single-Axis Swings Use Zone for Multi-Axis Swings

9 This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications "Playground Surfacing—Technical Information Guide" and "Handbook for Public

Playground Safety." Copies of these reports 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

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Play Set Surfacing Recommendations:

Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission (CPSC) offers from its Handbook for Public Playground Safety. The guide can be downloaded in full at www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/122149/325.pdf

1. Protective Surfacing - Since almost 60% of all injuries are caused by falls to the ground, protective surfacing under and around all playground equipment is the most critical safety factor on playgrounds.

Certain manufactured synthetic surfaces also are acceptable; however, test data on shock absorbing performance should be requested from the manufacturer.

Asphalt and concrete are unacceptable. They do not have any shock absorbing properties. Similarly, grass and turf should not be used. Their ability to absorb shock during a fall can be reduced considerably through wear and environmental conditions.

Certain loose-fill surfacing materials are acceptable. Surfacing materials are acceptable, such as the types and depths shown in the table.

Fall Heights and Materials

Type Of Material 6 in. depth

Double-Shredded bark mulch 6’ Fall Height

Wood Chips

Fine Sand

6’ Fall Height

5’ Fall Height

Shredded Tires*

Fine Gravel

10-12’ Fall Height

6’ Fall Height

9 in. depth 12 in. depth

10’ Fall Height 11’ Fall Height

7’ Fall Height

5’ Fall Height

12’ Fall Height

9’ Fall Height

N/A

7’ Fall Height

N/A

10’ Fall Height

*This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6-inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four manufacturers. The tests reported critical heights, which varied from 10 feet to greater than 12 feet. It is recommended that persons seeking to install shredded tires as a protective surface request test data from the supplier showing the critical height of the material when it was tested in accordance with ASTM F1292.

It should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.

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2. Fall Zones - A fall zone, covered with a protective surfacing material, is essential under and around equipment where a child might fall. This area should be free of other equipment and obstacles onto which a child might fall. Stationary climbing equipment and slides should have a fall zone extending a Minimum of 6’ in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.

Swings should have a fall zone extending a minimum of 6’ from the outer edge of the support structure on each side. The fall zone in front and back of the swing should extend out a minimum distance of twice the height of the swing as measured from the ground to the top of the swing support structure.

LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY

• Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort. {i.e. four corner posts with base (sand box boards) and deck supports}

• Position in the most level area chosen for the play set, keeping in mind the location and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc. that extend off the fort.

• Once the frame is in the final position, check for vertical and horizontal levelness to determine which side(s) will need to be dug into the ground to level the play set.

• With a shovel, score the ground around the outside edges of the sandbox boards on the ‘high’ side of the fort. This is the area that will be dug in. Make sure to score deep enough; the scored lines will be your digging template.

• Push the frame off and away from the scored area, far enough to dig and remove dirt to reach the appropriate depth.

• Dig a channel along the scored line(s) for the base of the fort (corner post and sandbox boards) to rest into. Dig the channel(s) to the same level depth. The bottom of the channel(s) should be level to each other so your frame doesn’t teeter or rock because the channel(s) are uneven.

• Once you have removed enough grass and dirt, slide/push the frame into the channel(s). Place a level on the vertical and horizontal boards of the frame to determine if enough soil, or too much, was removed.

• Repeat this process until the basic frame is plumb and level and in its final position before completing the rest of the assembly.

• Measure to make sure fort is square.

Important: if you require a channel depth of more than 6”, then we recommend you have your play set area professionally graded before completing assembly.

Example Play area:

Side View of

Playset Frame

(Grade is the

Slanted Line)

The diagonal measurements should be the same from corner post to corner post. If not, adjust corner posts so that the distance is equal.

= Area to be scored and channeled for levelness

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General Info to Review Before Installation

• Depending on your experience, assembly of the playset can take as little as 6 hours up to 24 hours, depending on size, after inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend you set aside a full two days for assembly.

• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty each box and lay out boards so you can see each part. Your instruction book will have detailed drawings that will make it easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate from wooden pieces.

• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure there are no broken boards.

• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.

• Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks, etc…

We reject parts that are structurally defective. We use a high quality lumber in our structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and sand them smooth to prevent injury.

• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly.

Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.

• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.

• Never tighten hardware completely at first. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten each joint.

• After the main unit is assembled it is critical that the floor is level and square. If the main frame is not level, the walls and floor will be out of square.

• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and every board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons.

• Place the set on level ground, not less than 6 feet from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.

Parts are stamped for ease of identification and assembly

1851S

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This page is a list of definitions and explanations used throughout our instructions to aid you in the assembly of your play set.

Offset Holes - Throughout the installation procedures we will refer to parts with offset holes. This refers to the orientation of the holes on the board. An offset hole is one that is closer to one side than it is the other or in other words, it is not centered on the board.

In the procedures you will be instructed to attach the boards with the holes offset up or with the holes offset down. This refers to which side of the board the hole/holes should be closer to. Offset holes up= hole/holes will be closer to the top of the board. Offset holes down= hole/holes will be closer to the bottom of the board. Note: some parts do not have offset holes, but instead the holes are on center. Therefore there will not be any reference on how to offset these parts.

EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP

EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN

Counter-sunk holes - Many of the parts that will be used have counter-sunk holes. A counter-sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through hole, but does not extend through the wood it’s self. When using a counter-sunk hole the bolt will be inserted through the through hole and either the head of the bolt and washer or nut and washer will occupy the counter sunk hole.

Counter-Sunk Hole

Through Hole

Lag Screws - Lag screws are used in the construction of our play sets to enhance the structural integrity of the unit. There will not be predrilled holes in the post for lag screw installation. Lag screws are self-tapping, though if you are using a manual socket wrench it may be advantageous to pre-drill a hole first. Instructions for this are provided on a separate page in the front of the manual. Be sure to tighten the lags completely when driving them in by hand. Power tools such as a heavy duty impact driver or large power drill should have enough torque to drive in the lag screws, but make sure not to over tighten as this can cause the threads to “strip out” in the post.

9

Common Installation Practice Installing T-nuts

When installing T-nuts into the wood, use a smooth faced hammer to set the face of the

T-nut flush into the wood.

Corner Post

T-nut

Insert the barrel of the T-nut into the predrilled hole. Using a smooth faced hammer, drive the T-nut until the face of the T-nut is flush to the wood.

This picture shows the T-nut inserted and installed flush to the wood.

Flush (Correct)

This picture shows an end view of the T-nut installed flush to the wood.

WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP

OF THE T-NUT INTO THE

FACE OF THE WOOD

Cross Section end view, you are looking at an X-ray view of the post and T-nut. The barrel of the T-nut is in the corner post the line is the face of the wood.

10

HOW A T-NUT WORKS

USUALLY THE FIRST STEP IN OUR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS TO INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE CORNER POSTS. A T-NUT IS A

FASTENER WHICH IS THREADED ON THE INSIDE AND IT FUNCTIONS JUST LIKE A STANDARD HEX NUT. YOU INSERT THE

T-NUTS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS.

THE T-NUT HAS A BARREL SHAPED END WHICH GOES INTO THE HOLE IN THE CORNER POST. THE T-NUT ALSO HAS A

FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH. THE TEETH PENETRATE INTO THE CORNER POST WOOD TO PREVENT THE T-NUT

FROM SPINNING WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE HEX HEAD BOLT.

SHOWN BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE T-NUT IS HAMMERED INTO THE CORNER POST ON THE BACK SIDE. THE BOARD IS

BEING ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CORNER POST.

T-NUT DETAILS

TEETH

FLANGE

SHAPED END

WITH TEETH

CORNER POST

THREADS ON

INSIDE OF

BARREL .

BARREL

SHAPED

END GOES

INTO HOLE IN

CORNER POST.

CORNER POST

DETAIL A

SCALE 2 : 1

BOARD YOU ARE

ATTACHING TO

CORNER POST.

WASHER

LOCK

WASHER

BOARD YOU

ARE ATTACHING

TO CORNER POST.

T-NUT

A

HEX HEAD BOLT

LOCK WASHER

WASHER

BACK SIDE OF

CORNER POST

T-NUT

FLANGE

IS HERE.

CROSS SECTION VIEW

OF BOARD, CORNER

POST AND FASTENERS.

HEX HEAD BOLT

FRONT SIDE OF

CORNER POST

11

SWING BEAM LOADING

Weight Limits for Accessories:

The weight limit for a Swing Belt is 225 lbs. (Although 150lbs is the maximum recommended swinging weight capacity for the swing position.)

The weight limit for a Trapeze Bar is 125 lbs.

Maximum Allowable swinging weight for a three position swing:

1) The maximum allowable swinging weight at each Swing Belt position is 150 lbs.

2) The maximum allowable swinging weight at the Trapeze position is 125 lbs.

3) The MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 lbs.

MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 LBS.

150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

125 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

CHAINS ADJUST

AT TOP TO SET

SWING HEIGHT.

THIS END OF THE

SWING BEAM IS

ATTACHED TO

THE PLAY SET.

TRAPEZE BAR

SWING BELT

8" MINIMUM TO SURFACE

SWING BELT

53" MINIMUM TO SURFACE

12

Outing 1851EW Overhead with Dimensions

Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started.

Deck Height: 4'

Deck Size: 45-1/2" x 44"

SITE PLAN:

7'-11"

BEAM

3'-9

1

2

DECK

"

2'-5

1

4

"

5'-5

1

4

"

Tube

Slide

"

15'-4 8

1 " Swing Belts (2)

Trapeze (1)

3'-8"

DECK

3'-8"

"

2'-6"

"

3'-10 8

7 "

Playset height: 9 feet - 6-1/8 inches

Fall height: 6 feet - 3 inches

Swing Beam height: 7 feet - 2-3/4 inches

Deck height: 4 feet

Deck Size: 3 feet - 9-1/2 inches wide by 3 feet - 8 inches deep

Approximate assembly time: 8 to 12 hours

(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended

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MORE TEXT

SAFETY ZONE - 1851EW

SAFETY ZONE

26'-9

15

16

"

6'-0"

12'-6"

6'-0"

27'-4 18 "

12'-6"

6'-0"

6'-0"

6'-0"

6'-0"

6'-0"

(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended

14

REQUIRED TOOL LIST:

___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided)

___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/16”, 3/8”.

___ ½” Wrench and Socket

___ ½” Deep Well Socket

___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket

___ 9/16” Wrench and Socket

___ Level

___ Tape Measure

___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill)

___ Hammer

___ Pencil

___ Locking Pliers (Vise Grips)

___ Shovel

___ Quick Square

KIT CONTENTS:

Swings, Slides, Accessories:

___ (Qty ) Description

___ (2) Swingbelts w/ Chains

___ (1) Trapeze

___ (1) Wave Slide

___ (8) Rock Wall Grips (assorted colors)

___ (1) Flag Kit (pair)

___ (1) Telescope

___ (1) Steering Wheel

___ (1) Safety Handles (pair)

___ (2) Ground Stakes (pair)

___ (2) Plastic Arch Sunburst

___ (2) Plastic Window (Arch)

___ (4) Window (6 pane)

___ (1) Tube Slide

Fort Hardware: see following pages

Swing Beam Hardware: see following pages

Wood Components: see following pages

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11-0104

1851 HARDWARE

PAGE 1 OF 3

REV A: 9/23/2019 JH

#8 X 1"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 8

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 48

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 40

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 100

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 54

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 10

1700Z

1325Z

1701Z

1342Z

9

8

1327Z

1077Z

7

6

#14 X 2-1/2"

PAN HEAD

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

#14 X 1-1/4"

TRUSS HEAD

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 6

FS2897

1329Z

5

4

1341Z

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE BIT

QTY: 1

FS2824

1/4" SPLIT

LOCK WASHER

QTY: 2

3

5/16" SPLIT

LOCK WASHER

QTY: 32

1332Z

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

QTY: 30

1336Z

2

5/16 T-NUT

QTY: 34

1381Z

3/8" LOCK NUT

QTY: 28

1320Z

58 "

3/8" FLAT

WASHER

QTY: 28

1318Z

1

USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN

ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.

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1851 HARDWARE

PAGE 2 OF 3

REV A: 9/23/2019 JH

NOTE: CARRIAGE

BOLTS OVER 6" MAY BE

UP TO 1/4" SHORTER

DUE TO MANUFACTURER

TOLERANCES.

9

3/8" TORQUE

WASHER

QTY: 18

1370Z

3"

8

7

3/8" x 3"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

QTY: 2

6

5

4

3

2

1

3/8" X 8-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 1

3/8" X 6-1/2"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

QTY: 14

3/8" X 6"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

QTY: 2

3/8" X 4-1/2"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

QTY: 2

3/8" x 3-3/4"

CARRIAGE

BOLT

QTY: 6



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PAGE 3 OF 3

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NOTE: HEX BOLTS MAY COME PARTIALLY OR FULLY

THREADED DEPENDING UPON THE MANUFACTURER.

1"

5/16" X 1"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

1702Z

9

8

5/16" X 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 4

1703Z

7

1706Z

6 5/16" X 1-3/4"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

5/16" X 3-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 12

5/16" x 3-3/4"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 8

1715Z

1705Z

5

4

3

3/8" BOLT COVER

QTY: 20

FS 2837 2

1



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11-0106

1853 HARDWARE

PAGE 1 OF 1

REV A: 9/20/2019 JH

#8 X 3/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 44

#8 X 1"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 40

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 200

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 64

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 24

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

1725Z

1700Z

1325Z

1701Z

1342Z

1327Z

9

8

7

6

5

5/16" x 4"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 4

4"



1713Z

5/16" SPLIT

LOCK WASHER

QTY: 4

5/16 T-NUT

QTY: 4

1332Z

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

QTY: 4

58 "

1381Z

4

3

1336Z

2

1



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11-0109

1857 HARDWARE

PAGE 1 OF 1

REV A: 9/20/2019 JH

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 10

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 3

3/8 X 1-1/8"L

BLACK PLASTIC

PLUG

QTY: 3

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 14

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 36

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 4

1325Z

1701Z

9

1342Z

8

1327Z

1077Z

7

6

5/16" X 4"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

4"

1713Z



5

4

5/16" X 3-1/2

LAG SCREW

QTY: 2

1741Z

3

5/16" SPLIT

LOCK WASHER

QTY: 2

1332Z

2

5/16 T-NUT

QTY: 2

1381Z

5/16" FLAT

WASHER

QTY: 4

1336Z

1

58 "



20

1851EW PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

WAVE SLIDE

03-0016

1

SWING

W/CHAINS

2

TRAPEZE BAR

W/CHAINS

1

SWING BEAM

PLATE

11-5025

2411

1

SWING BEAM

ANGLED PLATE

RIGHT

11-5019

2447

SWING BEAM

ANGLED PLATE

LEFT

11-5020

2448

1

1

SWING BEAM

90 PLATE

11-5021

2449

1

21

PICTURE

HARDWARE BOXES: 1851, 1853, 1857

(NOT SHOWN)

DESCRIPTION QTY.

ROCK WALL

ROCKS (COLOR &

SIZE MAY VARY)

8

rocks

07-0038-G/Y

WS4545

HARDWARE

BOXES

1851 11-0104

1853 11-0106

1857 11-0109

1

EA

INSTRUCTIONS

IRON DUCTILE

SWING HANGER

11-4024

6

90 BRACKET

11-5013

2

10' ROPE

10-1007

1

PLASTIC ARCH

SUNBURST

07-0027-G

2

FLAG KIT G/Y

(PAIR)

09-1014

1

PR

22

PICTURE

NOTE: ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY

NOTE: ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY

2

(NOT SHOWN)

DESCRIPTION QTY.

GROUND STAKE

(2 IN A BAG)

07-0016-P

2

PR

TELESCOPE

W/COMPASS

07-0037-G

WS 4610

1

STEERING WHEEL

07-0004

1

SAFETY HANDLE

(PAIR)

07-0005

1PR

LOGO PLATE

1

4

SAFETY WARNING

PLATE

11-5023

SA 4294

1

PLASTIC

WINDOW

07-0029-G

WINDOW

PF2990A

2

4

23

PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

TUBE SLIDE

1

24

1851 PICTURE

HINT!

LOOK FO

R

STAMP

ON PAR

T

STAMPED ID &

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

1851A

LADDER BACK

5/8" X 3-3/8" X 18-1/2"

1

1851B

PANEL SLAT

3/4" X 2-5/8" X 24-1/2"

7

1851D

DECK SPACER

3/4" X 3" X 39-1/2"

2

1851E

BOTTOM ROCK

WALL BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 44"

1

1851F

PANEL SUPPORT

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 44"

3

1851G

ROCK WALL

BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 44"

8

1851H

ROCK WALL

SPACER BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 44"

1

25

PICTURE

STAMPED ID &

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

1851I

PANEL SUPPORT

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 45-1/2"

1

1851J

DECK BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 45-1/2"

7

1851K

END SANDBOX

BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 44"

1

1851L

ARCH BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 45-1/2"

1

1851M

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD L/H

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 73"

1

1851N

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD R/H

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 73"

1

1851O

END SANDBOX

BOARD

3/4" X 5-3/8" X 95"

1

26

PICTURE STAMPED ID &

DESCRIPTION

1851P

SLIDE BLOCK

1" X 3-3/8" X 16-1/2"

QTY.

2

1851Q

LADDER STEP

1" X 3-3/8" X 17"

4

1851S

RW SIDE TOP

PANEL BOARD

1" X 3-3/8" X 44"

1

1851T

DECK SUPPORT

1" X 3-3/8" X 44"

2

1851V

STRINGER

1" X 3-3/8" X 44"

1

1851Y

FORT SIDE

SUPPORT

1" X 3-3/8" X 47-1/2"

2

1851Z

ROCK WALL

STRINGER

1" X 3-3/8" X 50"

1

27

PICTURE

STAMPED ID &

DESCRIPTION

1851AA

CROSS MEMBER

1" X 3-3/8" X 68-1/2"

QTY.

1

1851AC

LADDER SIDE L/H

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 53"

1

1851AD

LADDER SIDE R/H

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 53"

1

1851AE

ROCK WALL

SIDE SUPPORT

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 56"

2

1851AF

SWING BEAM

MOUNT

3" X 3" X 44"

1

1851AG

SWING LEG

3" X 3" X 95"

2

1851AH

CORNER POST 1

3" X 3" X 95"

2

28

PICTURE STAMPED ID &

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

1851AI

CORNER POST 2

3" X 3" X 95"

2

1851AJ

SWING BEAM

3-3/8" X 5-3/8" X 95"

1

29

1853 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

1853A

ROOF BOARD

1/2" X 3-5/16" X 48"

24

1853B

WINDOW

SUPPORT

BATTEN

3/4" X 2-1/2" X 15"

4

1853C

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 3

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 5-3/8"

12

1853D

WINDOW

CENTER

FILLER

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 14-3/4"

8

1853E

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 1

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 23"

2

1853F

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 2

3/4" X 3-3/8" X 24-1/2"

3

1853G

WINDOW

VERTICAL

SUPPORT

3/4" X 4" X 12-7/8"

4

30

PICTURE DESCRIPTION

1853H

ROOF

STRINGER

1" X 2-1/2" X 35"

QTY.

2

1853I

WINDOW TOP

PANEL BOARD

1" X 2-1/2" X 43-7/8"

3

1853J

ROOF PEAK

SUPPORT

1" X 4-1/2" X 9-15/16"

2

1853K

SUNBURST

SUPPORT

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 30"

1

1853L

ROOF

SUPPORT

LEFT

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 36"

2

1853M

ROOF

SUPPORT

RIGHT

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 36"

2

31

1857 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

1857A

PANEL SLAT

3/4" X 2-5/8" X 34"

2

1857B

CENTER POST

BOTTOM

1" X 3-3/8" X 26"

1

1857C

VERTICAL POST

1" X 3-3/8" X 34"

1

THIS PART IS NOT

USED FOR MODEL

1851EW 1857D

CENTER POST

TOP

1" X 3-3/8" X 42"

1

1857E

FOOTER 2

1" X 3-3/8" X 8-1/4"

2

1857F

FOOTER 1

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X

11-1/2"

1

1857G

FOOTER 3

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X

18"

2

32


1857H

FOOTER 4

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X

18"

1

1857I

VERTICAL FILLER

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X

28-5/8"

2

1857J

TOP PANEL

BOARD

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X

45-1/2"

1

1857K

BOTTOM PANEL

BOARD

1-3/8" X 5-3/8" X

45-1/2"

1

1857L

STAKE

1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 17"

1

33

STEP 1: SWING BEAM MOUNT

1: PLACE THE TORQUE WASHERS OVER THE END OF THE CARRIAGE BOLTS AS SHOWN

WITH THE TEETH FACING AWAY FROM THE HEAD OF THE BOLT. HAMMER THE HEAD OF THE

BOLT TO SET THE TEETH INTO THE CORNER POSTS.

2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM MOUNT WITH WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS.

1851AI

CORNER POST 2

15 14 "

3/8" x 6"

Carriage Bolt

"

Torque Washer

1851AF

SWING BEAM MOUNT

3/8" Washer

3/8" Lock Nut

34

STEP 2: SWING BEAM PLATE

1: INSTALL THE SWING BEAM PLATE WITH THE POINTED END FACING AS SHOWN.

11-5025

SWING BEAM PLATE

3/8" x 3"

Carriage

Bolt

3/8"

Washer

3/8"

Lock Nut

COUNTERBORE

HOLES FACE DOWN

35

STEP 3: END SANDBOX BOARD

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AND THEN FASTEN THE END SANDBOX BOARD AS SHOWN BELOW. THE

COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE OUT.

Counterbored holes face out

5/16"

Washer

5/16" Lock Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

1851O

END SANDBOX BOARD

T-Nut

T-Nut

36

STEP 4: DECK SUPPORT

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AND THEN FASTEN THE DECK SUPPORT AS SHOWN BELOW. THE

COUNTERBORED HOLES SHOULD BE ON THE BOTTOM AND SHOULD FACE OUT.

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

5/16" x 3-3/4"

Hex Bolt

T-Nut

1851T

DECK SUPPORT

(ON INSIDE OF POSTS)

T-Nut

COUNTERBORED HOLES

AT BOTTOM

37

STEP 5: ROCK WALL SIDE TOP PANEL BOARD

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AND THEN FASTEN THE ROCK WALL SIDE TOP PANEL BOARD AS SHOWN

BELOW. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES SHOULD FACE OUT.

1851AH

CORNER POST 1

T-Nut 1851S

20 78 "

ROCK WALL

SIDE TOP

PANEL BOARD

T-Nut

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

5/16" x 3-3/4"

Hex Bolt

Counterbored holes face out

38

STEP 6: END SANDBOX BOARD

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AND THEN FASTEN THE END SANDBOX BOARD AS SHOWN BELOW. THE

COUNTERBORED HOLES SHOULD BE AT THE TOP FACING OUT.

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

T-Nut

1851K

END SANDBOX

BOARD

T-Nut

Counterbored holes are at the top facing out

39

STEP 7: DECK SUPPORT

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AND THEN FASTEN THE DECK SUPPORT AS SHOWN BELOW. THE


5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

5/16" x 3-3/4"

Hex Bolt

T-Nut

1851T

DECK SUPPORT

(ON INSIDE OF POSTS)

T-Nut

COUNTERBORED HOLES

AT BOTTOM

40

STEP 8: T-NUTS

1: INSTALL T-NUTS AS SHOWN BELOW ON THE INSIDE FACE OF EACH CORNER POST. 14 T-NUTS

WILL BE USED.

T-NUTS

NO T-NUT

HERE

NO T-NUT

HERE

41

STEP 9: PANEL SUPPORT

1: FASTEN THE PANEL SUPPORT TO THE FRONT AS SHOWN. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES

SHOULD BE ON THE TOP AND SHOULD FACE OUT.

1851I

PANEL SUPPORT

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock

Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

COUNTERBORED

HOLES AT TOP

42

STEP 10: ARCH BOARD

1: FASTEN THE ARCH BOARD TO THE FRONT AS SHOWN. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES

SHOULD BE ON THE BOTTOM AND SHOULD FACE OUT.

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

1851L

ARCH BOARD

COUNTERBORED

HOLES AT BOTTOM

43

STEP 11: SIDE SANDBOX BOARD R/H

1: FASTEN THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARD R/H TO THE FRONT AS SHOWN. THE


5/16" Washer

5/16" Lock

Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

COUNTERBORED

HOLES AT BOTTOM

1851N

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD R/H

44

STEP 12: SIDE SANDBOX BOARD L/H

1: FASTEN THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARD L/H TO THE REAR AS SHOWN. THE COUNTERBORED

HOLES SHOULD BE ON THE BOTTOM AND SHOULD FACE OUT.

1851M

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD L/H

COUNTERBORED

HOLES AT BOTTOM

5/16"

Washer

5/16" Lock

Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Hex Bolt

45

STEP 13: BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

1: FASTEN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE REAR AS SHOWN.

1857K

BOTTOM PANEL

BOARD

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock

Washer

5/16" x 4"

Hex Bolt

46

STEP 14: FORT SIDE SUPPORTS

1: INSTALL A T-NUT INTO EACH FORT SIDE SUPPORT AND THEN FASTEN EACH SUPPORT AS

SHOWN. USE A SPEED SQUARE TO ENSURE THE SANDBOX BOARD IS SQUARE TO THE

CORNER POSTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE FORT SIDE SUPPORTS.

FORT

SIDE

SUPPORT

90.00°

SANDBOX

BOARD

CORNER POST

SPEED SQUARE

#8 x 3"

Wood Screws

SPEED SQUARE

5/16" Lock

Washer

T-Nut

5/16" Washer

5/16" x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt

SANDBOX

BOARD

1851Y

FORT SIDE

SUPPORTS

47

STEP 15: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND ADDING SCREWS

1: LEVEL AND SQUARE THE BOARDS AT THE DECK LEVEL FIRST. THEN INSTALL SCREWS.

2: LEVEL AND SQUARE THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARDS AND THEN INSTALL SCREWS.

FIRST

LEVEL

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(4 on LEFT)

LEVEL

#8 X 3"

Wood Screws

(4 on REAR)

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(4 on DECK

SUPPORTS)

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(4 on Rear)

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(4 on RIGHT)

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(10 on FRONT)

48

STEP 16: ROCK WALL SIDE SUPPORTS

1: INSTALL A T-NUT INTO EACH ROCK WALL SIDE SUPPORT AND THEN FASTEN EACH

SUPPORT AS SHOWN.

#8 x 3"

Wood Screws

1851AE

ROCK WALL

SIDE SUPPORTS

5/16" Lock Washer

5/16" Washer

T-Nut

T-Nut 5/16" x 1-3/4"

Hex Bolt

49

STEP 17: PANEL SUPPORTS

1: MAKE A MARK ON EACH CORNER POST AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN.

2: PLACE THE BOTTOM OF EACH PANEL SUPPORT ON THE MARK AND FASTEN AS SHOWN.

72 12 "

5

8

#8 x 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(6 per board)

1851F

PANEL SUPPORT

50

STEP 18: LADDER ASSEMBLY

1: INSTALL A T-NUT INTO EACH OF THE LADDER SIDES.

2: PLACE ONE OF THE LADDER SIDES ON THE GROUND WITH THE CHANNELS FACING UP.

3: INSERT THE LADDER STEPS INTO THE CHANNELS AND PLACE THE SECOND LADDER SIDE ON TOP.

4: FLUSH THE FRONT CORNER OF EACH STEP TO THE FRONT OF THE LADDER SIDE. THEN FASTEN THE STEP TO

THE LADDER SIDE WITH TWO SCREWS. REPEAT FOR THE OTHER STEPS.

5: FLIP THE LADDER OVER AND REPEAT SUBSTEP 4 FOR THE OTHER SIDE.

6: MEASURE DOWN 4-3/8" ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE LADDER AND MAKE MARKS. ALIGN THE LADDER

BACK AND FASTEN WITH FOUR SCREWS.

7: INSTALL TWO 90 BRACKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE LADDER SIDES.

4 38 "

90 Bracket

5/16" x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt

5/16" Lock Washer

5/16" Washer

T-Nut

4

3

8

"

T-Nut

FLUSH

FLUSH

1851AC

LADDER SIDE L/H

1851Q

LADDER STEP

#8 X 2"

Wood

Screw

1851AD

LADDER SIDE R/H

1851A

LADDER

BACK

#8 X 1-1/2"

Wood

Screw

51

STEP 19: ATTACHING THE LADDER

1: FLUSH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LADDER TO THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POST.

2: MAKE THE BOTTOM OF EACH 90 BRACKET 3/4" ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE BOARD.

3: MARK THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE BRACKETS ONTO THE BOARD.

4: DRILL 3/8" HOLES WHERE MARKED.

5: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE BACK OF THE BOARD.

5/16" Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

T-Nut

6: FASTEN THE BRACKETS AS SHOWN.

3/4"

5/16" x 1"

Hex Bolt

DETAIL A

FLUSH

A

52

STEP 20: DECK BOARDS

1: LAY THE DECK BOARDS AND DECK SPACERS ACROSS THE DECK SUPPORTS AS SHOWN.

NOTE THE TWO HOLES AT THE CENTER OF THE DECK SPACER WILL FACE OUT.

2: FASTEN THE DECK SPACERS WITH ONE SCREW ON EACH END. FASTEN THE DECK

BOARDS WITH TWO SCREWS ON EACH END.

#8 X 2"

Wood Screw

(1 per end)

#8 X 2"

Wood Screw

(2 per end)

1851D

DECK SPACER

1851J

DECK BOARD

TWO HOLES

FACE OUT

1851D

DECK SPACER

TWO HOLES

FACE OUT

53

STEP 21: TOP PANEL BOARD (REAR)

1: PLACE THE VERTICAL FILLER BOARDS ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.

2: PLACE THE TOP PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE VERTICAL FILLER BOARDS.

3: FASTEN THE TOP PANEL BOARD AS SHOWN.

4: REMOVE THE VERTICAL FILLER BOARDS.

1857J

TOP PANEL BOARD

(OFFSET UP)

COUNTERBORED

HOLES OFFSET UP

FLUSH

BOTH ENDS

5/16"

Washer

5/16" x 3-1/2"

Lag Screw

1857I

VERTICAL FILLER

DO NOT ATTACH NOW

54

STEP 22: CENTER POSTS

1: CENTER THE CENTER POST BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE ARCHED

BOARD. MAKE SURE THE OUTSIDE FACE OF THE CENTER POST IS FLUSH TO THE OUTSIDE

FACE OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER POST MUST BE IN CONTACT

WITH THE DECK SPACER PRIOR TO INSTALLING SCREWS THROUGH THE DECK SPACER.

INSTALL SCREWS AS SHOWN.

2: PLACE THE VERTICAL POST AS SHOWN RESTING ON TOP OF THE DECK SPACER. INSTALL

SCREWS AS SHOWN.

1857C

VERTICAL

POST

30 12 "

#8 x 2"

Wood Screws

#8 x 1-1/2"

Wood Screws

DECK SPACER

#8 x 2"

Wood

Screws

1857B

CENTER

POST

BOTTOM

FLUSH

DECK SPACER

#8 x 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

55

STEP 23: DECK STRINGER

1: CENTER THE DECK STRINGER UNDER THE DECK BOARDS AS SHOWN.

2: INSTALL THE 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS FIRST, THEN THE 2" AND 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

#8 X 1-1/2"

Wood Screw

(1 per board)

1851V

DECK STRINGER

(UNDER DECK BOARDS)

#8 X 2"

Wood Screw

56

STEP 24: FILLER BOARDS

1: PLACE THE VERTICAL FILLER AGAINST THE CORNER POST FLUSH TO THE OUTSIDE AS SHOWN.

FASTEN AS SHOWN.

2: PLACE THE VERTICAL FILLER AGAINST THE VERTICAL POST FLUSH ON BOTH SIDES. FASTEN AS

SHOWN.

3: PLACE A BLACK PLASTIC PLUG INTO THE THREE OPEN HOLES IN THE REAR CORNER POSTS AS

SHOWN.

REAR

CORNER

POST

VERTICAL

POST

BLACK

PLASTIC

PLUG

FLUSH

#8 x 2-1/2"

Wood

Screws

REAR

CORNER

POST

BLACK

PLASTIC

PLUGS

#8 x 2"

Wood

Screws

1857I

VERTICAL

FILLER

57

STEP 25: PANEL/WALL SLATS

1: PLACE PANEL SLATS ON THE INSIDE OF THE PANEL SUPPORT BOARDS. THE TOP OF EACH

PANEL SLAT SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE PANEL SUPPORT.

2: SPACE THE PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN BELOW AND FASTEN AS SHOWN.

REAR SLAT SPACING

(VIEW FROM REAR OF PLAY SET)

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

Slats Flush at top.

2

3

8 "

2 38 "

1857A

PANEL SLAT

(2 TOTAL)

LEFT SIDE SLAT SPACING

(VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF PLAY SET)

1851B

PANEL SLAT

(7 TOTAL)

2

7

16 "

A

DETAIL A

58

STEP 26: ROOF SUPPORTS

1: LAY THE ROOF SUPPORTS DOWN ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COUNTERBORED HOLES

FACING DOWN. ALIGN THE ANGLED ENDS OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS FLUSH WITH ONE

ANOTHER.

2: PLACE A ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS AS SHOWN. THE EDGES

SHOULD BE FLUSH WHERE SHOWN BELOW.

3. CHECK THAT THE HOLES ARE 42-1/2" CENTER TO CENTER AS SHOWN BELOW.

4: FASTEN THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT AS SHOWN.

5: REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1-4 TO MAKE ANOTHER ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.

42 12 "

THE COUNTERBORE ON THE

OTHER SIDE FACES DOWN.

1853M

ROOF SUPPORT

RIGHT

A

1853J

ROOF PEAK

SUPPORT

1853L

ROOF SUPPORT

LEFT

#8 x 2"

Wood

Screws

FLUSH

FLUSH

DETAIL A

59

STEP 27: INSTALLING ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

1: PLACE THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS AS

SHOWN WITH THE COUNTERBORED HOLES FACING OUT.

2: FASTEN EACH ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN.

DETAIL A Counterbored

Hole

ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

5/16" x 4"

Hex Bolt

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Washer

TRIANGLE ON INSIDE

A

60

STEP 28: SWING BEAM AND SWING HANGERS

1: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE SWING HANGERS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM.

2: FASTEN EACH HANGER WITH THE FASTENERS AS SHOWN.

A

1851AJ

SWING

BEAM

3/8" x 6-1/2"

Carriage Bolt

Torque Washer

DETAIL A

Iron Ductile Mini Swing Hanger

3/8" Washer

3/8" Lock Nut

61

STEP 29: SWING BEAM - ANGLED PLATES

1: INSTALL BRACKETS TO SWING LEGS AS SHOWN.

2: DO NOT TIGHTEN HARDWARE AT THIS POINT.

A

2447

SWING BEAM

ANGLED PLATE

RIGHT

1851AG

SWING LEG

THESE SHOULD BE PARALLEL

AFTER FASTENING THEM.

2448

SWING BEAM

ANGLED PLATE

LEFT

3/8" x 3-3/4"

Carriage Bolt

3/8"

Washer

3/8"

Lock Nut

DETAIL A

62

STEP 30: SWING BEAM - LEGS

1: INSTALL BEAM 90 PLATE AS SHOWN.

2: ATTACH CROSS MEMBER AS SHOWN.

HINT: USE HAMMER TO INSTALL T-NUTS.

3/8" Washer

3/8" Lock Nut

3/8" x 3-3/4"

Carriage Bolt

2449

SWING BEAM 90 PLATE

A

DETAIL A

1851AA

Cross Member

B

5/16"

Washer

5/16" Lock

Washer

5/16" x 3-3/4"

Hex Bolt

T-Nut

DETAIL B

63

STEP 31: SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS

1: CAREFULLY PLACE THE SWING BEAM BETWEEN THE SWING BEAM BRACKETS (LEFT AND

RIGHT) AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW.

SWING BEAM BRACKETS

(LEFT AND RIGHT)

SWING BEAM

SWING BEAM

AND LEGS UP

2: ASSEMBLE WITH FASTENERS AS SHOWN

**DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN FASTENERS AT THIS POINT.**

3/8" x 4-1/2"

Carriage

Bolt

3/8" Washer

3/8" Lock Nut

64

STEP 32: SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS

1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE 2499 BRACKET WITH THE HARDWARE SHOWN.

3/8" x 6-1/2"

Carriage Bolt

Torque Washer

3/8" Lock Nut

3/8" Washer

2499 BRACKET

BOTTOM VIEW

65

STEP 33: SWING BEAM - SCREWS

1: TIGHTEN UP ALL OF THE BOLTS AT THIS TIME.

2: INSTALL SCREWS AS SHOWN BELOW.

Tighten all bolts in the 3 plates

#14 x 2-1/2"

Pan Head Screws

1/4" Lock Washer

#8 x 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

DETAIL B

DETAIL A

A

2449 BRACKET

B

CROSS

MEMBER

66

STEP 34: SWING BEAM - ATTACH TO PLAY SET

1: PLACE SWING BEAM ON SWING BEAM PLATE AND ATTACH AS SHOWN.

HINT: USE HAMMER TO TAP BOLT TO SEAT THE TORQUE WASHER.

A

BOTTOM VIEW

3/8" X 6-1/2"

Carriage Bolt

3/8" X 8-1/2"

Carriage Bolt

Torque

Washers

SWING

BEAM

PLATE

3/8" Washers

DETAIL A

3/8" Lock Nuts

67

STEP 35: ROOF BOARDS

1: PLACE THE ROOF BOARDS NEAR THE PEAK FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER.

2: OBSERVE THE OVERHANG DIMENSIONS BELOW BEFORE FASTENING THE ROOF BOARDS.

FASTEN ROOF BOARDS AS SHOWN.

INSTALL 3 ROOF BOARDS

PER SIDE. OTHERS WILL BE

INSTALLED LATER.

Flush

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screw

Flush

1853A

ROOF

BOARD

5

8 "

OVERHANG

ROOF SUPPORTS

5

8 "

OVERHANG

68

STEP 36: ROOF STRINGERS

1: CENTER THE ROOF STRINGERS UNDER THE MIDDLE HOLE IN THE ROOF BOARDS.

2: FASTEN AS SHOWN.

#8 x 1"

Wood Screw

1853H

ROOF

STRINGER

ROOF

STRINGER

EQUAL

DISTANCE

EQUAL

DISTANCE

FLUSH

BOTTOM EDGE

OF ROOF STRINGER

ENDS SHOULD BE FLUSH

TO EACH OTHER.

69



2: FASTEN SEVEN MORE ROOF BOARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF. THE BOTTOM TWO

ROOF BOARDS ARE LEFT OFF FOR NOW SO THAT THE SIDE WALLS MAY BE ADDED NEXT.

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

#8 x 1"

Wood Screws

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

1853A

ROOF

BOARD

5

8 "

OVERHANG

ROOF SUPPORTS

5

8 "

OVERHANG

70

STEP 38: WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARDS

1: PLACE EACH WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARD WITH THE BEVEL SIDE UP AT THE DIMENSIONS

SHOWN.

2: FASTEN EACH WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARD AS SHOWN.

"

Down from top of post

4

Down from top of post

#8 x 2"

Wood Screws

(4 per board)

SWING

BEAM

MOUNT

1853I

WINDOW TOP

PANEL BOARD

BEVEL

SIDE

UP

SWING

BEAM

MOUNT

1853I

WINDOW TOP

PANEL BOARD

BEVEL

SIDE

UP

3" up from rock wall side top panel board

1853I

WINDOW TOP

PANEL BOARD

Rock Wall

Side Top

Panel Board

71

STEP 39: WINDOW CENTER FILLER/VERTICAL SUPPORT

1: MAKE MARKS ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE BOARDS AT 7/16" AND 13-5/16". PLACE THE TOP OF

THE WINDOW CENTER FILLER DOWN 7/16" FROM THE TOP OF THE WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARD

AND FASTEN.

2: PLACE THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW CENTER FILLER DOWN 13-5/16" FROM THE TOP OF THE

WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARD AND FASTEN.

3: LINE UP THE TOP END OF THE WINDOW VERTICAL SUPPORTS WITH THE TOP OF THE UPPER

WINDOW CENTER FILLER BOARDS. FLUSH EACH WINDOW VERTICAL SUPPORT TO THE END OF

THE WINDOW CENTER FILLER BOARDS. FASTEN EACH WINDOW VERTICAL SUPPORT.

4: REPEAT THIS PROCESS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PLAYSET.

WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARD

(BEVELED BOARD)

FLUSH

#8 X 1-1/2" Wood Screws

(4 per board for all boards)

1853D

WINDOW

CENTER

FILLER

WINDOW

TOP PANEL

BOARD

SWING

BEAM

MOUNT

FLUSH

1853G

WINDOW VERTICAL

SUPPORT

12 78 "

1853D

WINDOW

CENTER

FILLER

ALL BOARDS FASTENED ON INSIDE

OF WINDOW TOP PANEL BOARDS

AND SWING BEAM MOUNT

REPEAT ON

INSIDE HERE

WINDOW

TOP PANEL

BOARDS

72

STEP 40: SIDE WINDOWS

1: CENTER EACH WINDOW OVER THE OPENING AND FASTEN AS SHOWN.

SIDE WINDOWS

#8 x 3/4"

Wood Screw

(10 per window)

SIDE WINDOWS ON OUTSIDE

(BOTH SIDES OF PLAYSET)

73



2: FASTEN TWO MORE ROOF BOARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF.

#8 x 1"

Wood Screws

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

1853A

ROOF

BOARD

5

8 "

OVERHANG

ROOF

SUPPORT

5

8 "

OVERHANG

ROOF

SUPPORT

74

STEP 42: SUNBURST SUPPORT

1: PLACE THE SUNBURST SUPPORT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE ROOF SUPPORTS AS SHOWN.

2: THE FACE OF THE SUNBURST SUPPORT MUST BE FLUSH TO THE FRONT FACE OF BOTH ROOF

SUPPORTS. MAKE THE SUNBURST SUPPORT PARALLEL TO THE ARCH BOARD UNDER IT.

3: INSTALL HARDWARE AS SHOWN.

SUNBURST

SUPPORT

!IMPORTANT!

INSTALL ON FRONT OF PLAYSET

1853K

SUNBURST

SUPPORT

ARCH

BOARD

MAKE

PARALLEL

#8 x 2-1/2"

Wood Screw

FLUSH

FLUSH

75

STEP 43: FRONT WALL BOARDS

1: DRAW A LINE 1-3/4" DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE ARCH BOARD ON THE INSIDE. ALIGN THE BOTTOM OF

THE BOARDS WITH THIS LINE.

2: CENTER THE MIDDLE VERTICAL WINDOW SUPPORT 2 AND THEN FASTEN IT.

3: USE DIAGRAM SHOWN TO SPACE THE BOARDS. THE SHORTEST BOARDS HAVE 1/4" SPACING BETWEEN

THEM.

4: FASTEN ALL BOARDS AS SHOWN.

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

(Use for all boards)

3

TOPS

FLUSH

FOR ALL

1

4

"

SPACING

CENTERED

1

4

"

SPACING

18 "

1853F

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 2

(3 IN MIDDLE)

1853C

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 3

(6 PER SIDE)

1853E

VERTICAL

WINDOW

SUPPORT 1

(1 PER SIDE)

1

4

" SPACING

1

4

CENTERED

"

SPACING

ARCH

BOARD

1

3

4

"

76

STEP 44: WINDOW SUPPORT BATTENS

1: CENTER A WINDOW SUPPORT BATTEN AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE OPENINGS. THE

BOTTOM OF THE TOP BATTENS SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM END OF THE VERTICAL

WINDOW SUPPORT 3 BOARDS. THE TOP OF THE BOTTOM BATTENS SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP

END OF THE VERTICAL WINDOW SUPPORT 3 BOARDS.

2: FASTEN EACH BATTEN AS SHOWN.

#8 x 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

(10 per batten)

1853C

VERTICAL WINDOW SUPPORT 3

1853B

WINDOW SUPPORT

BATTEN

(4 as shown on inside)

13 34 "

APPROXIMATELY

77

STEP 45: FRONT WALL WINDOWS

1: PLACE THE BOTTOM OF EACH WINDOW 2-1/2" OFF THE TOP OF THE ARCH BOARD.

CENTER THE WINDOW SIDE TO SIDE IN THE OPENING.

2: FASTEN THE WINDOW AS SHOWN. REPEAT FOR THE SECOND WINDOW.

#8 x 1"

Wood Screw

(4 per window)

07-0029-G

WINDOW

2 12 "

78

STEP 46: SUNBURSTS

1: PLACE A SUNBURST AGAINST THE ROOF SUPPORTS UNDER THE ROOF OVERHANG.

2: SECURE THE SUNBURST AS SHOWN.

3: REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 & 2 ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROOF.

Sunburst Sunburst

(on rear not shown)

A

07-0027-G

PLASTIC FRONT ARCH

SUNBURST

#8 x 1-1/2"

Wood Screws

(6 per sunburst)

DETAIL A

79

STEP 47: ROCK WALL ROCKS

1: LAY OUT THE ROCK WALL BOARDS ON THE GROUND IN A PATTERN AS SHOWN.

2: FASTEN EACH ROCK TO THE ROCK WALL BOARD WITH THE FASTENERS INCLUDED IN THE

ROCK BAG.

1/4" Lock Washer

1/4" x 1-1/4"

Hex Bolt

1/4" Washer

1851G

ROCK WALL

BOARD

1/4" T-Nut

1851H

ROCK WALL

SPACER BOARD

Rock

1851G

ROCK WALL

BOARD

1851E

BOTTOM

ROCK WALL

BOARD

ROPE HOLE

80

STEP 48: ROCK WALL BOARDS AND STRINGER

1: MEASURE DOWN 3/4" ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE TOP ROCK WALL BOARD AND MAKE

A MARK.

2: PLACE THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL STRINGER ON THE MARK AND FASTEN IT AS

SHOWN.

3: PLACE THE TOP ROCK WALL BOARD INTO POSITION FLUSH AGAINST THE CORNER

POSTS. SECURE IT TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH THE 2" SCREWS AS SHOWN.

4: CONTINUE DOWN THE ROCK WALL INSTALLING ALL OF THE ROCK WALL BOARDS IN THE

PATTERN SHOWN.

Top rock wall board

3/4"

#8 x 2"

Wood

Screw

Top rock wall board

#8 x 1-1/2"

Wood

Screw

NOTE TWO SCREWS

ON BOTTOM BOARD.

CENTERED

1851Z

ROCK WALL STRINGER

CENTERED

81

STEP 49: SLIDE BLOCK

1: MEASURE TO DRILL THE HOLES AS SHOWN AND MAKE MARKS.

2: DRILL 1/8" HOLES AT THE MARKS AND INSTALL THE SLIDE BLOCK.

#8 x 1-1/2"

Wood Screws

DRILL THROUGH

TWO 1/8"

HOLES FOR

SCREWS

10"

2 14 "

4

1

4 "

1851P

SLIDE BLOCK

1851P

SLIDE BLOCK

NOTE: TWO SLIDE BLOCKS

ARE INCLUDED BUT ONLY

ONE IS USED FOR THIS

PLAYSET.

82

STEP 50: SLIDE

1: PLACE THE SLIDE MOUNTING TAB BACK 3-9/16" FROM THE FRONT BOARD ON THE PLAY SET.

2: CENTER THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING.

3: PRE-DRILL 1/8" HOLES AT THE INDENTATIONS IN THE SLIDE INTO THE DECK SPACER 1" DEEP.

4: SECURE THE SLIDE TO THE DECK SPACER WITH #14 X 1-1/4" TRUSS HEAD SCREWS.

**DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS**

#14 x 1-1/4"

Truss Head Screws

**DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN**

DECK SPACER

FRONT

BOARD

SLIDE

**ONCE SLIDE IS INSTALLED DO NOT LIFT THE BOTTOM END OR DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.**

83

STEP 51: HANGING THE SWINGS

1: PLACE EACH OF THE SWING CHAINS ONTO THE HOOK OF THE SWING HANGERS. PLACE

CHAINS ONTO HIGHER OR LOWER LINKS TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SWING.

2: REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE TRAPEZE SWING.

A

DETAIL B

IRON DUCTILE

SWING HANGER

HOOK

CHAIN

B

DETAIL A

TRAPEZE

SWING BELTS

84

STEP 52: CLIMBING ROPE

1: THREAD THE ROPE AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW.

TIE A FIGURE 8 KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE

ADD UP TO THREE THUMB KNOTS

TO AID IN CLIMBING.

TIE THUMB KNOTS BEHIND THIS

HOLE UNTIL ALL OF THE ROPE

IS USED.

FOR SAFETY, ENSURE THAT THE ROPE IS TIGHT ENOUGH SO THAT IT CANNOT BE LOOPED BACK ON ITSELF.

KEEP TYING THUMB KNOTS AT THE BOTTOM END OF THE ROPE UNTIL THERE IS NO REMAINING LOOSE ROPE.

DO NOT CUT ENDS OF ROPE.

85

STEP 53: FLAG KITS

1: INSTALL THE FLAG KITS ON THE ROOF SUPPORTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. THE BASE

OF THE FLAG WILL COVER UP THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE ROOF SUPPORTS TO THE

CORNER POSTS.

2: ATTACH THE FLAG KITS WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED.

FLAGS

A

DETAIL A

FLAG

SCREWS

INCLUDED

WITH FLAG

ROOF SUPPORT

86

STEP 54: STEERING WHEEL

1: DRILL A 3/16" HOLE BY 1" DEEP INTO THE REAR CENTER POST AS SHOWN.

2: PLACE THE SPACER INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL.

3: SECURE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE REAR CENTER POST WITH THE WASHER AND THE

LAG SCREW PROVIDED. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!

4: SNAP THE STEERING WHEEL CAP INTO THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

DRILL HOLE

HERE

SPACER

WASHER

LAG SCREW

STEERING

WHEEL CAP

STEERING

WHEEL

B DETAIL B

1 12 "

REAR CENTER POST

Drill 3/16" hole by 1" deep.

87

STEP 55: TELESCOPE

1: MAKE A MARK CENTERED ON THE RAILING 4" FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POST.

2: CENTER THE TELESCOPE BASE OVER THE MARK AND FASTEN WITH THE SCREW PROVIDED.

3: SNAP THE ENDS OF THE BASE INTO THE SOCKETS ON THE SIDES OF THE TELESCOPE.

B

TELESCOPE

DETAIL B

SOCKET

SCREW

4"

RAILING

TELESCOPE

BASE

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STEP 56: SAFETY HANDLES

1: PLACE THE SAFETY HANDLES AS SHOWN. ATTACH THEM WITH THE HARDWARE THAT IS

INCLUDED WITH THEM.

Safety Handles

A

#14 x 1-1/4"

Pan Head Screw

1/4" Washer

Safety

Handle

DETAIL A

5 34 "

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STEP 57: GROUND STAKES

1: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH SWING LEG AT AN ANGLE.

DO NOT HOLD THE UPPER PORTION OF THE STAKE.

2: ATTACH TO THE SWING LEG WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED WITH THE GROUND STAKE.

3: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH CORNER POST NEAR THE

ROCK WALL SIDE. DO NOT HOLD THE UPPER PORTION OF THE STAKE.

4: ATTACH TO THE SWING LEG WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED WITH THE GROUND STAKE.

#14 x 2" Pan Head Screw

SWING LEG

1/4" Fender Washer

GROUND STAKE

DETAIL A

GROUND STAKE on the inside of this corner post.

(OBSTRUCTED FROM VIEW)

GROUND STAKE

GROUND STAKES

A

90

STEP 58: NAME PLATE/SAFETY WARNING PLATE

1: ATTACH THE ALUMINUM NAME PLATE CENTERED ON THE FRONT OF THE SWING BEAM

WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.

2: ATTACH SAFETY WARNING PLATE AS INDICATED WITH SCREWS INCLUDED WITH PLATE.

PLACE NAME PLATE

HERE AND SECURE

WITH #8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREWS.

SAFETY

WARNING

PLATE

(AIign bottom of plate with bottom of board and secure with screws included with plate.)

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STEP 59: BOLT CAPS

1: IF A BOLT CAP MAY BE INSTALLED ONTO BOLT END AND IS NOT EASILY REMOVED THEN

DO SO. IF IT IS EASILY REMOVED THEN DO NOT INSTALL.

BOLT END

BOLT END

BOLT ENDS

ON HANGERS

A

BOLT END

DETAIL A

BOLT END

BOLT CAP

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PART 2 TUBE SLIDE

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SA 1522

Tube Slide Hardware

REVA: 11-14-2019 JH

5/16" x 2-1/2"

LAG SCREW

QTY: 4

5/16" x 1-1/2"

LAG SCREW

QTY: 10

5/16" x 1"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 5

5/16" x 3/4"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 45

9

8

7

6

5

4

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 114

3

5/16" LOCK NUT

QTY: 51

2

NOTE: OTHER FASTENERS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS

HARDWARE KIT BUT THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO

BUILD THIS PLAYSET.

1



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TUBE SLIDE PARTS


ENTRANCE

SECTION

LEFT SIDE

#1

1

ENTRANCE

SECTION

RIGHT SIDE

#2

1

90 SECTION

WITHOUT

FLANGE

#3

1

EXIT SECTION

#5

1

SLIDE BASE

(FOOTER)

#6

1

(HARDWARE BOX)

ENTRANCE

PANEL

1

SUPPORT

BRACKET

HARDWARE

BOX

1

1

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STEP 1: TUBE SLIDE

1: FASTEN THE ENTRANCE SECTION LEFT/RIGHT PIECES TOGETHER AS SHOWN.

5/16" Lock Nut

5/16" Washer

5/16" x 3/4"

Hex Bolt 5/16" Washer

Entrance Section - Left #1

Entrance Section - Right #2

Entrance

Section

Completed

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STEP 2: TUBE SLIDE

FASTEN ELBOW SECTIONS TOGETHER AS SHOWN.

5/16" x 3/4"

Hex Bolt

5/16" Washer

EXIT SECTION #5

90 SECTION WITHOUT

FLANGE #3

5/16" Washer

5/16" Lock Nut

Elbow

Section

Completed

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STEP 3: TUBE SLIDE

1: ALIGN THE FLANGE OF EACH SECTION WITH ONE ANOTHER.

2: ROTATE THE ELBOW SECTION CLOCKWISE TWO HOLES.

3: FASTEN THE SECTIONS TOGETHER AS SHOWN.

ENTRANCE

SECTION

ENTRANCE

SECTION

ELBOW

SECTION

5/16" x 3/4"

Hex Bolt

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock

Nut

FLANGE

TWO

HOLES

BETWEEN

FLANGES

FLANGE

ELBOW

SECTION

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STEP 4: TUBE SLIDE

1: MAKE SURE THE "T" IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE ENTRANCE PANEL ON THE OUTSIDE BEFORE

SECURING.

2: FASTEN THE ENTRANCE PANEL TO THE ENTRANCE SECTION AT THE FOUR LOCATIONS SHOWN.

5/16" Washer

ENTRANCE SECTION

5/16" x 1"

Hex Bolt

ENTRANCE PANEL

T

"T" IS HERE ON THE OUTSIDE

5/16" x 1"

Hex Bolt

5/16"

Washer

5/16"

Lock Nut

"T" AT TOP

T

ARROWS

INDICATE

BOLT

LOCATIONS

ENTRANCE PANEL

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STEP 5: TUBE SLIDE

1: ALIGN THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER) TO THE ELBOW SECTION WITH ONE HOLE EXPOSED.

2: FASTEN THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER) TO THE ELBOW SECTION AS SHOWN AT THREE LOCATIONS.

Exposed

Hole

DIMPLE

EMPTY HOLE

EMPTY HOLE

TWO EMPTY HOLES

5/16" X 3/4" Hex Bolt

5/16" Washers

5/16" Lock Nut

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SLIDE BASE (FOOTER)

ELBOW SECTION

Dimple

SLIDE BASE

(FOOTER)

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STEP 6: TUBE SLIDE

1: REFER TO THE BOTTOM RIGHT IMAGE FOR SLIDE LOCATION. HAVE AN ASSISTANT HELP PLACE

AND HOLD THE SLIDE WHILE YOU INSTALL THE LAG SCREWS.

2: REFER TO THE TOP RIGHT IMAGE FOR THE FASTENERS. THE SAME FASTENERS ARE USED ON

THE OTHER SIDE AS WELL. ALSO SEE DIAGRAM AT MIDDLE LEFT.

B

5/16" x 1-1/2"

Lag Screw with washer

5/16" x 2-1/2"


LEAVE EMPTY

5/16" x 1-1/2"


2-1/2" 2-1/2"

LEAVE EMPTY

LEAVE

EMPTY

1-1/2"

2-1/2"

LEAVE

EMPTY

2-1/2"

5/16" x 2-1/2"


DETAIL B

5/16" x 1-1/2"


3/8"

A

DETAIL A

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STEP 7: TUBE SLIDE

1: MARK OUT A POSITION FOR THE GROUND STAKE ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER).

2: REMOVE THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER). THEN HAMMER IN THE GROUND STAKE UNTIL 2" REMAINS

ABOVE THE GROUND.

3: RE-INSTALL THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER) ONTO THE ELBOW.

4: FASTEN THE SLIDE BASE (FOOTER) TO THE GROUND STAKE WITH SCREWS.

ELBOW

#8 X 1-1/4"

Wood Screws

(TWO)

2"

1857L

GROUND

STAKE

SLIDE BASE (FOOTER)

GROUND

SLIDE BASE

(FOOTER)

UNDERSIDE

GROUND

1857L

GROUND

STAKE

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STEP 8: TUBE SLIDE FOOTER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

1: PLACE THE PARTS ON A FLAT SURFACE AND FASTEN AS SHOWN.

1857G

FOOTER 3

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(8 TOTAL)

1857H

FOOTER 4

1857G

FOOTER 3

2: SANDWICH FOOTER 1 BETWEEN THE FOOTER 2 PIECES AND FASTEN AS SHOWN.

1857E

FOOTER 2

1857F

FOOTER 1

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(4 TOTAL)

1857E

FOOTER 2

3: INSTALL MORE SCREWS AS SHOWN.

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(8 TOTAL)

#8 X 2-1/2"

Wood Screws

(2 TOTAL)

4: FASTEN THE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE VERTICAL 1857F BOARD AS SHOWN.

Align top edge of bracket with top of 1857F board.

5/16" x 1-1/2"

Lag Screws

Predrill two holes 1/8" diameter by 1-1/2"deep.

SUPPORT BRACKET

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STEP 9: TUBE SLIDE - FOOTER SUPPORT

1: IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE FOOTER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY INTO THE POSITION SHOWN YOU

MAY HAVE TO DIG DOWN INTO THE YARD. THIS IS NORMAL.

2: REMOVE THE 3/4" LONG HEX BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A 1" LONG HEX BOLT FOR THE

SUPPORT BRACKET.

3: INSTALL MORE 3/4" LONG BOLTS IN THE OPEN HOLES AS SHOWN.

UPON

INSTALLATION

THIS EDGE

SHOULD BE

EVEN WITH OR

SLIGHTLY

BELOW GRADE.

5/16" X 3/4"

Hex Bolt

FOOTER SUPPORT

WILL BE PARTIALLY

BELOW GRADE

UPON INSTALLATION.

SUPPORT

BRACKET

5/16" X 1"

Hex Bolt

5/16" X 3/4"

Hex Bolt

5/16" Washer

5/16" Washer

5/16" Lock Nut

FOOTER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

DETAIL A

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A

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