Instructions / Assembly

Counter-Sunk Hole

Through Hole

This page is a list of denitions 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.

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 rst. 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.