Backyard Discovery 35012 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual Play Set

Dear Customer:

Please read entire booklet completely before beginning the assembly process.

Equipment is recommended for use by children 3 to 10 years of age . Structures are not intended for public use.

The Company does not warranty any of its residential structures subjected to commercial use such as:

Daycare, Preschool, Nursery School , Recreational Park, or any similar Commercial Application.

WARNING : This Symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety of yourself and your children and/or damage your property. You MUST read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to use this playcenter.

WARNING : Children must NOT use this playcenter until unit has been completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure set has been properly installed and anchored.

Please follow all recommendations below. Failure to do so may result in the warranty being void and/or safety violations that could result in serious injury . This manual contains helpful information concerning Assembly

Preparation, Installation Procedure, and Required Maintenance. Always keep the safety of your children in mind as your play structure is being built and as your children play on the set. Before your children play on the set please review the Operation Instructions with them to help ensure their safety .

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN

REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE, IT IS REQUIRED THAT

YOU PROVIDE US WITH THE PART NUMBERS WHEN ORDERING PARTS.

For Your Records:

Please take time and fill out the information below. This information will be needed for warranty issues.

Where Purchased: ____________________

Date of Purchase: ____________________

Installation Date: _____________________

Installed by: _________________________

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Tracking Number Reference Label

Remove label sticker from each carton and stick on the back side of ID plate. In the event of warranty claim this will help identify your unit.

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Please refer to the Assembly section of the Assembly Manual for Maximum Fall Height .

Positioning Your Playcenter

1. The Playcenter is designed to be installed on a level surface by an Adult with an Adult helper . Place in a flat area of your yard to minimize ground preparation.

2. Choose a level location for the equipment. This can reduce the likelihood of the play set tipping over and loose-fill surfacing material washing away during heavy rains.

3. Place the equipment not less than 6 ft from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.

4. Provide enough room so that the children can use the equipment safely. For example, for structures with multiple play activities, a slide should not exit in front of a swing.

5. It is a good idea to place your Playcenter in an area that is convenient for adults to watch children at play.

6. Create a site free of obstacles that could cause injuries – such as low overhanging tree branches, overhead wires, tree stumps and/or roots, large rocks, bricks and concrete.

Additional suggestions in the Suggested Playground Surfacing Section.

7. Do not build your playset on top of surfacing material.

8. Locate bare metal platforms and slides out of direct sunlight to reduce the likelihood of serious burns. A slide that faces north will receive the least direct sunlight.

9. Separate active and quiet activities from each other. For example, locate sandboxes away from swings or use a guardrail or barrier to separate the sandbox from the movement of the swings.

Suggested Playground Surfacing

Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand and fine gravel, are added as shock absorbing materials after assembly. If used properly these materials can absorb some of the impact of a child’s fall.

All surface material should extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions around the play area.

Do not apply playground surfacing until after the unit is completely constructed. Playset should not be built on top of surfacing.

Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perimeter with landscape edging.

Installations of rubber tiles or poured-in-place surfaces (other than loose-fill materials) generally require a professional and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.

Shall use Playground Surfacing Materials (other than loose-fill material) which comply with the safety standard ASTM F1292 Standard Specification of Impact Attenuation of Surfacing

Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment.

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The following chart explains the fall height in feet from which a life threatening head injury would not be expected

Critical Heights in feet (m) of Tested Materials

Material

Wood Chips

Double-Shredded bark mulch

Engineered Wood Fibers

Fine Sand

Coarse Sand

Fine Gravel

Medium Gravel

Uncompressed Depth

6" (152mm)

7' (2.13m)

6' (1.83m)

6' (1.83m)

5' (1.52m)

5' (1.52m)

5' (1.52m)

5' (1.52m)

9" (228mm)

5' (1.52m)

7' (2.13m)

5' (1.52m)

12" (304mm)

10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m)

10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m)

7' (2.13m) >12' (3.66m)

5' (1.52m) 9' (2.74m)

6' (1.83m)

10' (3.05m)

6' (1.83m)

Compressed Depth to 9" (228mm)

10' (3.05m)

7' (2.13m)

6' (1.83m)

5' (1.52m)

4' (1.22m)

6' (1.83m)

5' (1.52m)

Shredded Tires* 10-12' (3.0-3.6m) N/A N/A N/A

*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.

Operating Instructions:

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.

1. This Playcenter is designed for specific number of occupants whose combined weight should not exceed a designated weight on the elevated floor or the swing area, the total Unit capacity is outlined in the Basic Setup Dimensions section of instruction manual. The maximum fall height and recommended play area is also available in the Basic Setup Dimensions section of the manual for the specific unit.

2. On-site adult supervision is required .

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

4. Instruct children to sit in and never stand on swings

5. Instruct children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the top support bar, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

6. Instruct children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.

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

8. Instruct and teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.

9. Instruct children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

10. Instruct children to always go down slides feet first. Never slide head first.

11. Instruct children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.

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

13. The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-fitting shoes. Loose clothing such as scarves and ponchos 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.

14. Instruct children not to climb when the equipment is wet.

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

16. Instruct children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars.

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17. Instruct children to never crawl on top of a fort roof.

18. Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chain, or cable are secured at both ends and that they cannot be looped back on it.

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

20. Instruct children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.

21. Instruct children to never slide down the swing chain.

22. Instruct children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on playground equipment.

Maintenance Instructions:

1. Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season and tighten as required. (But not so tight that you crack the wood) We recommend you check the swing beam and hardware every two weeks due to wood expansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.

2. Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below

32

°

F.

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

4. Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.

5. Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new season.

6. Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the plastic seats or has exposed metal in the edges of the swing seat. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the seat, immediately remove the seats and chains to prevent serious injury. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found.

7. For rusted areas on metallic members such as monkey bars, hand supports, brackets, etc.

Sand and repaint, using a non lead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 CRF Part

1303.

8. Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing environment. If you are treating your Playcenter with stain regularly, it will help prevent severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.

9. We have applied a waterborne transparent stain to your unit. This is done for color only. Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type of protection

(sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant, lightly sand any “rough” spots on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.

10. Creating and maintaining the Playcenter on a level location is very important. As your children play, your Playcenter 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 once each year or at the beginning of each play season.

11. Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary (once a month during play season).

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Disposal Instructions:

When the Playcenter use is no longer desired, it should be disassembled and disposed of in such a way that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time the unit is discarded.

Third Party Assembly:

Customer may, in their sole discretion, elect to use a third party person or service to assemble this product. Backyard Discovery assumes no responsibility or liability for any charge incurred by the

Customer for any assembly services’.

Please see our warranty for more information about damaged and missing part replacement coverage. Backyard Discovery will not reimburse Customer for the price of parts purchased.

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APPENDIX A

Information on Playground Surfacing Materials:

The following information is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s

Information Sheet for playground surfacing material; also see the following website for additional information: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/323.html

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X3.1 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 100,000 playground equipmentrelated injuries resulting from falls to the ground surface are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all playground injuries, and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock-absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of high traffic. Shredded bark mulch, wood chips, fine sand or find gravel are considered to be acceptable shock absorbing surfaces when installed and maintained at a sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.

X3.2 Table X3.1 lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening head injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at depths of 6, 9, and 12 in. However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.

X3.3 It is recommended that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6 ft in all directions from the perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure.

X3.4 This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials. No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when properly maintained.

Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area, and its cost.

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

The American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the validity of any parent right asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such parent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.

The standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and if not revised, either approved or withdrawn. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards.

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Play Set Assembly Manual FAQs:

1. Does the area for the playset need to be level?

Yes. Backyard Discovery recommends the playset be positioned on a flat level area for maximum safety and durability. The stakes provided should be used to secure it firmly to the ground.

2. What size area is recommended for the playset?

Backyard Discovery recommends at least a 6’ (six foot) perimeter around and above the playset for maximum safety.

3. What age range is appropriate for the playsets?

Backyard Discovery playsets are recommended for children ages 3 – 10 years.

4. Is the wood treated with chemicals?

Backyard Discovery uses 100% Chinese Cedar wood which is naturally bug resistant, decay and rot resistant. To help ensure your child’s safety, our wood is completely chemical free and we do not use pressure-treated wood. The stain we use is a top coat using a water-based product that is for appearance only.

5. How often should the playset be stained?

Backyard Discovery recommends the playset be stained once each year. A water or oil based stain can be used at the customer’s discretion.

6. Why does it seem that my swing set is developing cracks?

Wood is a natural material; no two pieces are exactly alike. Each piece has its own characteristics and personality and reacts differently to climate changes. When any wood product is exposed to the elements, it develops “wood checks”. A check is the radial separation of the wood fibers running with the grain of the wood. These are caused by the varying temperature and moisture conditions. A check is not a crack – it does not affect the strength or durability of the wood or structural integrity of the play set.

7. Do Backyard Discovery playsets come with a warranty?

Yes. All Backyard Discovery products carry a 1-year replacement warranty on all parts for manufacturer’s defect. Our wood carries a 5 year warranty on rot and decay as well. Please see warranty details for more information.

8. What is the best way to get started assembling the playset?

Backyard Discovery recommends taking all the parts out of the boxes and arranging them by part number before you begin any assembly. This will not only allow faster assembly, but will also identify any parts that may be missing or damaged so they can be replaced before assembly. If parts are missing or need replacement, go to

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www.swingsetsonline.com/support.aspx and follow the prompts to order them. Next, read the assembly manual and get the tools ready for the job as recommended in the manual. If the assembly manual is lost or misplaced a new one can be printed from Backyard Discovery’s website: www.swingsetsonline.com.

9. The playset seems to rock or sway too much. What’s wrong?

Rocking is caused by uneven ground or obstructions such as rocks, roots, etc. under the ground rails. These should be removed and the ground underneath re-leveled to prevent rocking. Also ensure the playset is securely staked to the ground using the stakes provided.

10. The 2”x4” boards do not measure 2”x 4”. Why not?

In the U.S. it is common practice to describe lumber dimensions using the rough cut sizes from the sawmill and not the finished dimensions. Retailers, home stores, etc. all use this accepted practice for describing lumber dimensions. However, Backyard Discovery playsets are designed and constructed using the actual dimensions so everything fits properly and remains so during the life of the playset.

11. The end beam is not straight up and down. Why not?

This is normal. Backyard Discovery designs playsets this way to ensure the strongest structure possible. The slight angle adds strength and reduces rocking and twisting.

12. The S-hooks for the swings won’t close. What is wrong?

Backyard Discovery recommends placing them on a hard surface such as concrete (don’t do this on anything that will dent such as metal or finished wood or glass which will break!). It will take quite a few strokes, but the hooks will close.

For more information and frequently asked questions, please refer to our website at www.swingsetsonline.com.

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Place the set on level ground, not less than 6 ft [2 m] from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.

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Maximum fall height: 6'-3 1/2" [1.9 m]

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Important Assembly Notes

1) While assembling unit, take time before and after each phase to make sure fort is level. If fort is

not level, assembly will be difficult and improper assembly may result. Extra care must be taken to

insure the fort is square.

2) Tighten bolts securely, tighten nuts on bolts flush to the tube or member, and place caps over

exposed bolts snug to the nut.

3) Pay close attention to the ITEMS NEEDED FOR EACH PHASE. They can be a valuable aid when

sorting your wood and hardware. Assembly will be made easier if items are sorted by phase.

4) Pay close attention to make sure you are using the correct hardware in the correct phases. Using

incorrect hardware may result in improper assembly.

5) Whenever a T-nut is used, follow these directions. Place T-nut in pre-drilled hole. Tap in with hammer.

Place bolt with washers in the opposite side. Hand tighten to make sure the bolt is in the T-nut.

DO NOT over tighten.

6) Read the steps of each phase thoroughly. The written steps may include important information not

shown in the illustrations.

Parts Identification

Wood Components

(NOT TO SCALE)

E1 - A-FRAME BOARD - W102475

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x85" (36x86x2159)

E2 - UPRIGHT - W102477

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x56 3/4" (36x86x1442)

E3 - FLOOR RAIL - W102476

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x41 3/8" (36x86x1052)

E77 - ANGLE BRACE - W100991

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x74 3/8" (36x86x1890)

G1 - GROUND BOARD - W102479

1"x5 1/4"x88 3/8" (24x134x2244)

G2 - SWING BEAM MOUNT - W102478

1"x5 1/4"x46 1/2" (24x134x1180)

G3 - LONG TARP BOARD - W102486

1"x5 1/4"x46 1/2" (24x134x1180)

G4 - SHORT GROUND BOARD - W102480

1"x5 1/4"x26 7/8" (24x134x682)

H79 - END SUPPORT - W100992

1"x3 1/2"x42" (24x86x1072)

H80 - GROUND BOARD - W100990

1"x3 3/8"x87 3/8" (24x86x2218)

K1 - SHORT TARP BOARD - W102487

5/8"x5 1/4"x26 7/8" (16x134x682)

Parts Identification

Wood Components

(NOT TO SCALE)

M1 - SWING BLOCK - W102485

5/8"x3 3/8"x60" (16x86x1524)

M2 - ROCKWALL BOARD - W102482

5/8"x3 3/8"x25" (16x86x635)

M3 - TOP ROCKWALL BOARD - W102488

5/8"x3 3/8"x25" (16x86x635)

M4 - TARP TOP SUPPORT - W102481

5/8"x3 3/8"x25" (16x86x634)

M5 - FLOOR BOARD - W102483

5/8"x3 3/8"x22" (16x86x560)

M77 - SLIDE BRACE - W100544

5/8"x3 3/8"x17 1/4" (16x86x438)

M78 - CENTER SLIDE BRACE - W100545

5/8"x3 3/8"x17 1/4" (16x86x438)

O1 - ANGLE BRACE - W102484

5/8"x1 3/8"x28 5/8" (16x34x728)

SB74 - SWING BEAM - W102304

2"x5 1/4"x89 1/2" (50x134x2274)

W71 - SWING BEAM SUPPORT - W102305

2"x3 3/8"x46 1/8" (50x86x1170)

Parts Identification

Hardware

(4) AJ - BOLT HEX 5/16x1-1/4 - H100042

(15) Z - LAG SCREW WH 5/16x2 - H100027

(2) AN - BOLT HEX 5/16x2-3/4 - H100047

(4) LC - LAG SCREW WH 1/4x1-1/2 - H100145

(7) CM - BOLT WH 5/16x1/2 - H100115

(11) KT - BOLT WH 1/4x1" - H100137

(6) J - BOLT WH 5/16x1-3/4 - H100011

(9) CJ - NUT LOCK 5/16 - H100110

(4) K - BOLT WH 5/16x2 - H100012

(7) A - BOLT FA 3/8x1-1/2 - H100001

(13) L - BOLT WH 5/16x2-1/4 - H100013

(2) M - BOLT WH 5/16x2-1/2 - H100014

(26) BW - SCREW PFH 8x3 - H100092

(92) CK - SCREW PFH 8x2 - H100111

(4) BP - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/2" - H100086

(7) BR - SCREW PFH 8x1-1/8" - H100088

(13) N - BOLT WH 5/16x2-3/4 - H100015

(16) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128

(1) KA - BOLT WH 5/16x4-1/2 - H100021

(2) QG - BOLT WH 5/16x6 - H100023

Parts Identification

Hardware

(9) CE - WASHER FLAT 9x18 - H100106

(7) B - NUT BARREL WH 5/16x5/8 - H100004

(15) CD - WASHER FLAT 8x27 - H100105

(13) D - NUT BARREL WH 5/16x7/8 - H100005

(7) CB - WASHER SAFETY 17x30 - H100103

(4) BX - WASHER SPLIT 5/16 - H100095

(2) C - NUT BARREL WH 5/16x1-1/2 - H100006

(10) KS - NUT BARREL WH 1/4x5/8" - H100136

(1) KX - NUT BARREL WH 1/4x7/8 - H100140

(9) KV - WASHER LOCK EXT 6x15 - H100138

(11) KW - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x15 - H100139

(22) AD - WASHER LOCK EXT 12x19 - H100031

(51) AC - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x19 - H100030

(7) BF - T-NUT 3/8 - H100073

(30) BG - T-NUT 5/16 - H100074

Parts Identification

Accessories

(NOT TO SCALE)

(2) EA - HAND GRIP YELLOW PLASTIC - A100043

(4) FA - QUICK LINK - A100069

(6) ER - CLIMBING ROCK GREEN SMALL - A100060

(2) - T-30 Torx Driver - A100147

(2) FB - SWING SEAT YELLOW - A100070

(1) KF - TRAPEZE WITH HARDWARE YELLOW - A100109

(2) - T-40 Torx Driver - A100042

(1) HC - BYD ID TAG (LARGE) 2011 WITH AGES - A100164

(2) GD - L BRACKET 66x66x127 - A100140

(2) QZ - TRIANGLE PLATE 100 5 HOLE - A100294

(6) KC - METAL GROUND STAKE BROWN - A100178

(2) FW - CHAIN GREEN 31" - A100112

(4) EZ - CHAIN GREEN 51.25" - A100068

Parts Identification

Accessories

(NOT TO SCALE)

(1) EK - SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN RIGHT - A100054

(1) EL - SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN LEFT - A100055

(1) EM - SLIDE BED 8' YELLOW - A100056

(1)

SP - TARP .4x622x1857 - A100313

1/64"x24 1/2"x73 1/8" (.4x622x1857)

(1) SQ - "A" REVISION TAG - A100314

TOP

TOP

13 5/8

8 5/8

3 5/8

1

8 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY

PHASE 1

Phase Notes

● DRILL 3 HOLES AT ONE END OF THE PLASTIC SLIDE BED USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND USING THE

DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THIS END WILL BE THE TOP OF THE SLIDE.

● TAKE NOTE OF SLIDE BED SURFACE FINISH, THE DULL SIDE WILL BE TOWARDS THE GROUND. PLACE

SLIDE BRACE CENTERED ON THE BOTTOM (DULL SIDE) AND 1/4" FROM THE EDGE. TRANSFER HOLES

ON THE BOARD THROUGH THE SLIDE BED AS SHOWN BELOW. USE A 5/16" DRILL BIT.

● ATTACH SLIDE BRACE TO SLIDE USING HARDWARE SHOWN.

BRIGHT SIDE

QTY

1

3

3

3

1

DESCRIPTION

SLIDE BRACE

BOLT WH 5/16x1/2

NUT BARREL WH 5/16x5/8

WASHER LOCK EXT 12x19

SLIDE BED 8' YELLOW

SLIDE BED 8' YELLOW

NUT BARREL WH 5/16x5/8

WASHER LOCK EXT 12x19

SLIDE BRACE

BOLT WH 5/16x1/2

BOTTOM

TIP: PREBENDING THE ENDS WILL EASE ASSEMBLY.

REV 8/02/11 BRS

8 FOOT SLIDE ASSEMBLY

PHASE 2

Phase Notes

● PLACE 1 SLIDE RAIL ON A FLAT SURFACE AND BEGIN INSERTING SLIDE BED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE

SLIDE RAIL. PUT SLIDE SUPPORT BOTTOM INTO THE SUPPORT POCKET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE

RAIL AND HAVE A HELPER BEND THE SLIDE BED TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE SLIDE AND INSERT

THE BED INTO THE SLIDE CAVITY. MAKE SURE SLIDE BED IS COMPLETELY DOWN IN THE SLIDE

CAVITY.

● PLACE THE OTHER SLIDE RAIL ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE SLIDE CAVITY UP. HAVE A HELPER

HOLD THE TOP END OF SLIDE BED AND BEGIN INSERTING THE SLIDE BED AND SLIDE BRACES INTO

THE CAVITY AND SUPPORT POCKETS STARTING AT THE BOTTOM OF SLIDE AND WORKING UP TO

THE TOP.

● ONCE BED AND BRACES ARE COMPLETELY IN THE CAVITY AND IN THE SUPPORT POCKETS, SECURE

USING 3" SCREWS AT EACH OF THE PILOT HOLE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN BELOW .

SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN RIGHT

SCREW PFH 8x3

SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN LEFT

CENTER SLIDE BRACE

QTY

2

24

1

1

DESCRIPTION

CENTER SLIDE BRACE

SCREW PFH 8x3

SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN RIGHT

SLIDE RAIL 8' GREEN LEFT

TIP: A HELPER IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PHASE.

(1)

W71 - SWING BEAM SUPPORT - W102305

2"x3 3/8"x46 1/8" (50x86x1170)

(2)

E77 - ANGLE BRACE - W100991

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x74 3/8" (36x86x1890)

(1)

H79 - END SUPPORT - W100992

1"x3 1/2"x42" (24x86x1072)

(1)

H80 - GROUND BOARD - W100990

1"x3 3/8"x87 3/8" (24x86x2218)

SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY

STEP 2

INSERT (2) 2-1/2" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS

AND 1-1/2" BARREL NUTS INTO TOP EDGE OF

W71 SWING BEAM SUPPORT, AS SHOWN.

ATTACH E77 ANGLE BRACES TO W71 SWING

BEAM SUPPORT USING 4- 1/2" BOLTS, LOCK

WASHERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS.

ATTACH H79 END SUPPORT TO E77 A

NGLE BRACES USING 2" BOLTS, LOCK WAS

HERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS. NOW ATTACH

H79 END SUPPORT TO W71 SWING

BEAM SUPPORT USING 2" LAG SCREWS AND

LOCK WASHERS.

ATTACH H80 GROUND BOARD TO E77 A

NGLE BRACES USING 2" BOLTS, LOCK WAS

HERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS.

W71

(4)

BOLT WH

5/16x2

(2)

BOLT WH

5/16x2-1/2

(9)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

8x19

(1)

BOLT WH

5/16x4-1/2

(7)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

12x19

(2)

LAG SCREW

WH 5/16x2

(2)

NUT BARREL

WH 5/16x1-1/2 (5)

NUT BARREL

WH 5/16x7/8

H79

E77

E77

H80

SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY

STEP 3

ATTACH (2) QZ TRIANGLE PLATES TO W71 SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING 1-3/4"

BOLTS, LOCK WASHER AND 7/8" BARREL NUT.

(2)

BOLT WH

5/16x1-3/4

(2)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

12x19

(2)

NUT BARREL

WH 5/16x7/8

W71

SB74

QZ

SB74

W71

SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY

STEP 4

INSERT SWING HANGER QUICK LINK AND SAFETY WASHER INTO HOLES IN THE

EDGE OF SB74 SWING BEAM. SECURE SWING HANGER TO W71 SWING BEAM USING

FLAT WASHERS AND 5/16" LOCK NUTS.

(6)

WASHER

FLAT 8x27

(6)

NUT LOCK

5/16

(6)

SWING

HANGER

QUICK LINK

(6)

WASHER

SAFETY

17x30

SB74

SB74

(4)

E1 - A-FRAME BOARD - W102475

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x85" (36x86x2159)

(1)

M1 - SWING BLOCK - W102485

5/8"x3 3/8"x60" (16x86x1524)

(2)

G1 - GROUND BOARD - W102479

1"x5 1/4"x88 3/8" (24x134x2244)

(2)

E3 - FLOOR RAIL - W102476

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x41 3/8" (36x86x1052)

STEP 1

LAY TWO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS FLAT ON GROUND.

ATTACH G1 BOARD TO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS USING 2-1/4" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND 5/16" T-NUTS.

USING M1 AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING 1/8" DRILL BIT AND ATTACH M1 BOARD TO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS

USING 1-1/2" SCREWS.

ATTACH E3 BOARD TO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS USING 2-3/4" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND 5/16" T-NUTS.

M1 E3 E1

E1

G1

(8)

BOLT WH

5/16x2-1/4

(8)

BOLT WH

5/16x2-3/4

STEP 2

LAY TWO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS FLAT ON GROUND.

ATTACH G1 BOARD TO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS USING 2-1/4" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND

5/16" T-NUTS.

ATTACH E3 BOARD TO E1 FORT UPRIGHTS USING 2-3/4" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND

5/16" T-NUTS.

E3 E1

WASHER

(16)

LOCK EXT

8x19

(4)

SCREW PFH

8x1-1/2"

(16)

T-NUT 5/16

E1

G1

(2)

O1 - ANGLE BRACE - W102484

5/8"x1 3/8"x28 5/8" (16x34x728)

STEP 6

USING O1 AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND

ATTACH TOP O1 BOARD TO M2 AND M3 BOARDS USING 1" BOLTS,

LOCK WASHERS AND 5/8" BARREL NUTS, AS SHOWN

.

(4)

BOLT WH

1/4x1"

(4)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

6x15

(4)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

8x15

O1

1 1/8"

1 1/2"

(3)

NUT BARREL

WH 1/4x5/8"

(1)

NUT BARREL

WH 1/4x7/8

M3

O1

M2

G4

1 9/16"

O1

O1

4 1/8"

STEP 7

USING O1 AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND ATTACH O1 BOARD TO

M2 AND G4 BOARDS USING 1" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS INTO G4

BOARD AND 1" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND 5/8" BARREL NUTS INTO M2 BOARD , AS SHOWN

.

(2)

O1 - ANGLE BRACE - W102484

5/8"x1 3/8"x28 5/8" (16x34x728)

STEP 8

USING O1 AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND

ATTACH O1 BOARD TO E1 BOARDS USING 2" BOLTS AND LOCK

WASHERS, AS SHOWN

.

E1

(4)

LAG SCREW

WH 5/16x2

(4)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

8x19

31 3/4"

11/16"

1 7/8"

17 11/16"

11/16"

O1

STEP 9

USING O1 AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING A 5/16" DRILL BIT AND ATTACH O1 BOARD TO

E1 BOARDS USING 2" BOLTS AND LOCK WASHERS, AS SHOWN

.

(2)

E2 - UPRIGHT - W102477

1 3/8"x3 3/8"x56 3/4" (36x86x1442)

STEP 10

ATTACH E2 BOARDS TO E3 BOARDS USING 2-3/4" BOLTS, LOCK

WASHERS AND 5/16" T-NUTS, AS SHOWN

.

ATTACH E1 BOARDS TO E2 BOARDS USING 6" BOLTS, LOCK

WASHERS AND 7/8" BARREL NUTS, AS SHOWN

.

E2

(4)

BOLT WH

5/16x2-3/4

(2)

(6)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

8x19

BOLT WH

5/16x6

(2)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

12x19

(2)

NUT BARREL

WH 5/16x7/8

(4) T-NUT 5/16

E1

E1

E3

(1)

G2 - SWING BEAM MOUNT - W102478

1"x5 1/4"x46 1/2" (24x134x1180)

(1)

G3 - LONG TARP BOARD - W102486

1"x5 1/4"x46 1/2" (24x134x1180) (2)

K1 - SHORT TARP BOARD - W102487

5/8"x5 1/4"x26 7/8" (16x134x682)

STEP 12

USING A HAMMER, INSERT 5/16" T-NUTS INTO G2 & G3 BOARDS, AS

SHOWN.

ATTACH G2 AND G3 BOARDS TO E2 BOARDS USING 2-1/4" BOLTS,

LOCK WASHERS AND 5/16" T-NUTS, AS SHOWN

.

USING K1 BOARD AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING 1/8" DRILL BIT

AND ATTACH K1 BOARDS TO THE ENDS OF G2 AND G3 BOARDS

USING 2" SCREWS, AS SHOWN

.

G2 E2

K1

(4)

BOLT WH

5/16x2-1/4

(4)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

8x19

SCREW PFH

(12)

8x2

(8)

T-NUT 5/16

G2

G3

K1

(1)

M4 - TARP TOP SUPPORT - W102481

5/8"x3 3/8"x25" (16x86x634)

STEP 13

USING M4 BOARD AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING 1/8" DRILL BIT

AND ATTACH M4 BOARD TO THE ENDS OF E2 BOARDS USING 2"

SCREWS, AS SHOWN

.

M4

E2

(4)

SCREW PFH

8x2

(1)

SP - TARP .4x622x1857 - A100313

1/64"x24 1/2"x73 1/8" (.4x622x1857)

STEP 14

DRAPE TARP SP OVER M4 AND K1 BOARDS. ATTACH ONE SIDE OF

TARP TO THE INSIDE OF K1 BOARD WITH (3) 5/8" SCREWS. PULL

OTHER SIDE OF TARP TIGHT AND ATTACH TO INSIDE OF OTHER K1

BOARD AND SECURE USING (3) 5/8" SCREWS. SECURE TARP TO M4

BOARD USING (3) 5/8" SCREWS, AS SHOWN.

M4

SP

K1

K1

1 7/16"

SP

K1

(9)

SCREW PWH

8x5/8

(2) EA - HAND GRIP YELLOW PLASTIC - A100043

STEP 15

USING EA HANDLE GRIP AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL USING A 1/8"

DRILL BIT AND ATTACH EA HANDLE GRIP TO THE EDGES OF E1 BOARDS

USING 1-1/2" BOLTS AND WASHERS, AS SHOWN.

E1

(4)

LAG SCREW

WH 1/4x1-1/2

(4)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

6x15

EA

E1

EA

54 7/16"

STEP 17

CENTER SLIDE ASSEMBLY IN OPENING, AS SHOWN.

USING SLIDE BED HOLES AS A TEMPLATE, PILOT DRILL (3) HOLES INTO M5 BOARD USING

7/16" DRILL BIT AND ATTACH SLIDE ASSEMBLY USING 1/2" BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND

5/8" BARREL NUTS.

M5

(3)

BOLT WH

5/16x1/2

(3)

WASHER

LOCK EXT

12x19

(3)

NUT BARREL

WH 5/16x5/8

Anchoring Instructions

Parts needed:

• (6) KC - GROUND STAKE BROWN - A100178

• (2) FB - SWING SEAT YELLOW - A100070

• (4) EZ - CHAIN GREEN 51.25" - A100068

• (4) FA - QUICK LINK - A100069

• (2) FW - CHAIN GREEN 31" - A100112

• (1) TRAPEZE ASSEMBLY

• (1) SQ - REVISION TAG - A100314

Phase Notes:

• Assemble with hardware as shown.

• Install the screw into the upright so that the tip of the screw does not stick through. Make sure you have enough wood to accommodate the screw before installing.

• FAILURE TO USE STAKES CAN VOID

WARRANTY & CAUSE INJURY!

KW KS

CE KT

KC

STAKE

Hardware needed:

• (6) KT - BOLT WH 1/4x1" - H100137

• (6) KS - NUT BARREL WH 1/4x5/8" - H100136

• (6) KW - WASHER LOCK EXT 8x15 - H100139

• (6) CE - WASHER FLAT 8x19 - H100106

• (2) CY - SCREW PWH 8x5/8 - H100128

*Stakes should be placed in concrete*

STAKE

TIGHTEN

QUICK

LINK

SWING

TRAPEZE

INSERT CHAIN

INTO

QUICK LINK

SWING

STAKE STAKE

Step 1: Drive Stakes 'KC' into the ground against boards where shown and attach with hardware, as shown.

Step 2: Attach Swing Seats 'FB' to swing beam using Quick Clip 'FA' and

Chain 'EZ'.

Step 3: Attach Trapeze Assembly to swing beam using Quick Clip 'FA' and

Chain 'FW'.

STAKE

STAKE

Step 4: Attach SQ Revision Tag to the side of

E3 floor rail using 5/8" screws, as shown.

Attaching revision tag will aid in customer service response time.

Final Step: Double check and make sure every bolt, screw and nut is tight. Make sure every board is secure. Make sure the fort is level and enjoy your swing set.

SQ E3

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty by Backyard Discovery applies to products manufactured under the Backyard Discovery brand or its other brands including but not limited to Backyard Botanical, Adventure Playsets, and Leisure Time

Products.

Backyard Discovery warrants that this product is free from defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This one (1) year warranty covers all parts including wood, hardware, and accessories. All wood carries a five (5) year pro-rated warranty against rot and decay. Refer to the schedule below for charges associated with replacement of parts under this Limited Warranty. In addition,

Backyard Discovery will replace any parts within the first 30 days from date of purchase found to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.

This warranty applies to the original owner and registrant and is non-transferable . Regular maintenance is required to assure maximum life and performance of this product and failure by the owner to maintain the product according to the maintenance requirements may void this warranty. Maintenance guidelines are provided in the Owner’s Manual.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Labor for any inspection

• Labor for replacement of any defective item(s)

• Incidental or consequential damages

• Cosmetic defects which do not affect performance or integrity of a part or the entire product

•

Vandalism, improper use, failure due to loading or use beyond the capacities stated in the applicable

•

Assembly Manual.

Acts of nature including but not limited to wind, storms, hail, floods, excessive water exposure

•

Improper installation including but not limited to installation on uneven, unlevel, or soft ground

•

Minor twisting, warping, checking, or any other natural occurring properties of wood that do not affect performance or integrity

Backyard Discovery products have been designed for safety and quality. Any modifications made to the original product could damage the structural integrity of the unit leading to failure and possible injury.

Modification voids any and all warranties and Backyard Discovery assumes no liability for any modified products or consequences resulting from failure of a modified product.

This product is warranted for RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. Under no circumstance should a Backyard Discovery product be used in public settings. Such use may lead to product failure and potential injury. Any and all public use will void this warranty. Backyard Discovery disclaims all other representations and warranties of any kind, express or implied.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights as well which vary from state to state or province to province. This warranty excludes all consequential damages, however, some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of consequential damages and therefore this limitation may not apply to you.

Pro Rated Part Replacement Schedule

Product Age

All Parts

0-30 days from date of purchase

31 days to 1 year

Wood Rot and Decay Only

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

Over 5 years

Customer Pays

$0 and free shipping

$0 + S&H

$0 and free shipping

20% + S&H

40% + S&H

60% + S&H

80% + S&H

100% + S&H

Rev5/20/10 BRS