™ playsets ™ playsets Great Skye II Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: 1500 (120” box), 1500 (108” box) *51-0031-W* 51-0031-W Model: 1500HW (BOXES: 1501, 1503N, 1504, 1506N, 1515, 1530, Rad Ride 7 Box & Slide Box) Copyright © 2016 Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.gorillaplaysets.
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 Response Center” located at: www.gorillaplaysets.com/support 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.
GORILLA PLAYSETS WARRANTY – 2016 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.).
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.
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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.
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.
Model 1500HW shown. See cover of manual for the image of your model when it is completed. Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: 1500 (120” box), 1500 (108” box) Models: 1500HW 1500HWF (BOXES: 1501, 1503N, 1504, 1506N, 1515, 1525* 1530, Rad Ride 7 Box & Slide Box) *1525 only included with 1500HWF Treehouse model REV: 12.9.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……...........................Pages 4-7 Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions…………………...................Pages 7-9 How to Install T-nuts, Board Identification, Predrill Lag Screw Directions and Swing Beam Loading......................................................................................Pages 10-14 Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents...............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rear Top Panel Board……………………………….…….......…............................. Step 74 Close Out Boards.................................................................................................. Step 75 Mounting the lower level Slide............................................................................... Step 76 Mounting the upper level Scoop Slide…...…....................................................... Steps 77 Rock Wall Rope....................................................
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.
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.
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/cpscpub/pubs/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.
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.
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.
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.
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 This picture shows the T-nut inserted and installed flush to the wood. Flush (Correct) 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 an end view of the T-nut installed flush to the wood.
HOW A T-NUT WORKS 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 AN FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH.
BOARD IDENTIFICATION 1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled or stuck into place. Remove the staples and/or tag after the board is installed. 2. This white identifcation tag displays the thickness, width, length and an abbreviated description of the part. Example: a tag reads "2-4-3600-BPB" • The 2 is the thickness of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 11/2" for the thickness. We "remill" that lumber to 1-3/8" thick.
PRE-DRILL LAG SCREW DIRECTIONS Pre-drilling holes for lag screws will make it easier to drive the screws in by hand. "Jobber" length drill bits are available in sizes that are longer than standard drill bits and those are ideal for the job. When using the drill bit you will have to "spot" drill the post and then remove the board you are attaching to finish drilling the hole. Pay attention to the DIAMETER of the lag screw you are installing. Your playset may come with two different diameter lag screws.
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.
Swing Beam height: 7 feet - 7-1/2 inches Set height: feet - 1-5/8yourself inches with the manual, parts/components and general Please13familiarize construction process of your new playset before getting started.
REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/16”, 3/8”, 7/64”, 9/64”, 11/64” ___ ½” Wrench and Socket ___ ½” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16” Wrench and Socket ___ Level ___ Carpenters Square ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill) ___ Hammer ___ Pencil ___ Locking Pliers (Vise Grips) ___ Shovel ___ Marker or Tape (See Step 20) ___ Clear Silicone KIT CONTENTS Swings, Slides, Accessories: ___ (Q
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STEP 1: ATTACHING T-NUTS TO THE CORNER POSTS 1: THIS STEP IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE FORT PROPERLY. IF ANY MISTAKES ARE MADE HERE, YOU WILL NEED TO DIS-ASSEMBLE AND THEN RE-ASSEMBLE TO MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS. 2: MAKE SURE HOLES ARE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. USE A BOLT TO CLEAN OUT ANY DEBRIS. 3: LAY OUT EACH OF THE 4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POSTS IN THE AREA YOU INTEND ON BUILDING THE FORT. 4: USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY AND ORIENT THE NECESSARY DIRECTION THE POSTS SHOULD FACE.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 78" SIDE SANDBOX BOARD- RIGHT ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARD - RIGHT MUST BE OFFSET DOWN . 3: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE LEFT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 78" SIDE SANDBOX BOARD - LEFT ON TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARD - LEFT MUST BE OFFSET DOWN. 3: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARDLEFT TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.
STEP 4: DECK SUPPORTS YOU WILL NEED AN EXTRA PERSON FOR THIS STEP. 1: WITH HELP, STAND UP THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLIES.
STEP 5: FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER RUNNER ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER SHOULD BE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER. 3: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" FRONT FACE BOARD WITH NOTCHES ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP.
STEP 6: REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE BOTTOM REAR OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD MUST BE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER. 3: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" BACK PANEL BOARD AT THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE BACK PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN.
STEP 7: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND LAGS 1: INSTALL LAG SCREWS ONLY IN THE FOUR 2 X 6 BOARDS AT DECK HEIGHT AT THIS TIME. SQUARE EACH OF THESE FOUR BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS AND THEN INSTALL THE LAG SCREWS. THIS IS TO MAKE THE STRUCTURE RIDGID FOR THE LEVELING AND SQUARING PROCESS. 2: PLACE THE FRAME IN ITS FINAL POSITION AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AT THE FRONT OF THE MANUAL TO LEVEL AND SQUARE THE STRUCTURE. HAVE AN ASSISTANT HELP YOU LIFT THE FRAME AS REQUIRED.
STEP 8: BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" END PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES UP AND FASTEN TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 5/16" WASHER 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" END PANEL BOARD (OFFSET HOLES UP) REAR OF FORT 1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 14" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD AND FASTEN TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 5/16" WASHERS.
STEP 9: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: FOUR 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE FRONT AND REAR SIDES OF THE PLAY SET TO THE 2 X 4 DECK SUPPORT. THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH OR LOWER THAN THE TOP OF THE DECK SUPPORT 2: AT THE TOP USE 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE DECK SUPPORT INTO THE ANGLE SUPPORT. AT THE BOTTOM USE ONE 2" AND ONE 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POST.
STEP 10: DECK SPACERS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE 5/4 X 4 X 40-3/8" DECK SPACERS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THE HOLE AT 20-3/16" IS THE CENTER OF THE BOARD AND ONLY NEEDS TO BE DRILLED ONCE. THIS HOLE IS TO ATTACH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT TO THE DECK SPACER.
STEP 11: CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITHOUT HOLES. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK SPACERS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED, PLACE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AT THE CENTER OF THE DECK SPACERS (USE THE HOLE ON CENTER AS A GUIDE) AND DRAW A LINE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FORT TO REPRESENT A CENTER LINE. 3: CENTER THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT ON THE LINE AND PUSH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DECK SPACERS.
STEP 12: DECK BOARDS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE DECK BOARDS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. 3 18" 1 8" 1 48" 11 23 16 " 3 18" 3 24" 1 48" 1 48" 1 48" 5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8" DECK BOARD 2: START WITH A 5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8" DECK BOARD AT ONE END OF THE FORT.
STEP 13: ROCK WALL 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66" ROCK WALL SIDES. 2: POSITION THE ROCK WALL SIDES SO THAT THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS ARE BOTH FACING THE SAME WAY. 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER.
STEP 14: ROCK WALL 1: FIND ELEVEN 5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8" ROCK WALL BOARDS, AND ONE 5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8" BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD(1 HOLE). 2: STARTING FROM THE TOP, PLACE ONE ROCK WALL BOARD ON TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES, FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES, AND ATTACH WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS IN EACH SIDE. 3: CONTINUE DOWN THE ROCK WALL WITH THE REMAINING ROCK WALL BOARDS, FASTENING EACH BOARD WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS ON EACH END. 4: THE FINAL BOARD WILL BE THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD WITH ONE HOLE.
STEP 15: ROCK WALL 1: FASTEN THE 90 GREEN BRACKET TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 5/16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTS INTO THE T-NUTS AT THIS TIME.
STEP 16: ROCK WALL 1: FIND TEN ROCKS AND THIRTY 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH WASHERS. 2: MOUNT THE ROCKS IN A STAGGERED MANNER ON THE ROCK WALL BOARDS. THREE PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS WILL SECURE EACH ROCK TO THE WALL. NOTE: THE IMAGE SHOWN BELOW IS A GENERIC ARRANGEMENT OF ROCKS ON THE ROCK WALL. YOUR ACTUAL CONFIGURATION MAY BE DIFFERENT THAT WHAT YOU SEE BELOW. ROCKS CAN BE ARRANGED IN ANY PATTERN AS LONG AS THEY WILL ALLOW PROPER ACCESS TO THE FORT.
STEP 17: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL INTO POSITION CENTERED ON THE FRONT - LEFT CUT OUT AREA OF THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. THE GREEN BRACKETS SHOULD BE 3/4" ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT FACE BOARD. USING THE 90 GREEN BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE; DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE FRONT FACE BOARD. 2: GO UNDERNEATH THE DECK TO INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3/8” HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD. 3: ATTACH THE ROCK WALL WITH 5/16 X 1-1/2” BOLTS AND 5/16” WASHERS.
STEP 18: LADDER 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER SIDE 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER SIDES. 2: POSITION THE LADDER SIDES SO THAT THE SLOTS IN THE BOARDS ARE FACING EACH OTHER AND ARE PARALLEL. T-NUT 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE OUTSIDE OF THE LADDER SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER. 2" WOOD SCREW 4: FIND FIVE 2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEPS. 5: PLACE THE STEPS INTO THE SLOTS ON THE LADDER SIDES, AND FASTEN WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS. 2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEP 6: CAREFULLY TURN THE LADDER OVER AND PUT THE SCREWS INTO THE OTHER SIDE.
STEP 19: LADDER TO FORT 1: PLACE THE LADDER INTO POSITION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. CENTER THE LADDER HORIZONTALLY ON THE 2 X 6. CENTER THE 90 BRACKETS VERTICALLY ON THE 2 X 6. USE THE HOLES IN THE LADDER BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE TO DRILL 3/8" HOLES THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACK SIDE OF THE 3/8" HOLES IN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 3: ATTACH THE LADDER WITH 5/16" X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.
STEP 20: ROPE LADDER 1: FIND THREE ROPE LADDER ROPES. MAKE A KNOT IN THE END OF EACH ROPE AND THREAD THE FREE END THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. PULL EACH ROPE TAUGHT. 2: MEASURE DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT 6 INCHES AND TIE A KNOT. THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOT SHOULD BE 6 INCHES BELOW THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. SLIDE EACH ROPE THROUGH THE HOLES IN ONE ROPE LADDER RUNG. SLIDE THE RUNG UP AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOTS. 3: TIE THREE KNOTS BELOW THE ROPE LADDER RUNG.
STEP 21: T-NUTS 1: THIS STEP IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE UPPER LEVEL PROPERLY. IF ANY MISTAKES ARE MADE HERE, YOU WILL NEED TO DIS-ASSEMBLE AND THEN RE-ASSEMBLY TO MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS. 2: MAKE SURE HOLES ARE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. USE A BOLT TO CLEAN OUT ANY DEBRIS. 3: USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY AND ORIENT POSTS PROPERLY. 4: USE A HAMMER TO SEAT THE T-NUTS AFTER INSERTING THEM INTO THE HOLES SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. 5: THE BARREL OF THE T-NUT SHOULD GO IN THE HOLE FIRST.
STEP 22: LAG POSTS 1: TWO 4 X 4 X 60-1/4" LAG POSTS WILL BE USED TO EXTEND THE MIDDLE CORNER POSTS TO ACCEPT THE UPPER LEVEL ROOF. 2: REST THE BOTTOM OF EACH LAG POST ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 X 70 BACK PANEL BOARD. 3: CENTER EACH LAG POST DIRECTLY OVER THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE CORNER POSTS. 4: ATTACH EACH LAG POST TO THE MIDDLE CORNER POST WITH 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. 5: HAMMER T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES SHOWN BELOW.
STEP 23: UPPER LEVEL DECK SUPPORT TIP: BEFORE YOU INSTALL THESE BOARDS LEAVE THEM ALL A LITTLE LOOSE. WHEN YOU HAVE FASTENERS IN ALL THE BOARDS GO BACK AND TIGHTEN THEM ALL UP. 1: ATTACH THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS TO THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARDS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 34" UPPER LEVEL DECK SUPPORTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE LAG/CORNER POSTS. ATTACH EACH UPPER LEVEL DECK SUPPORT WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. AS SHOWN IN THE DETAIL A.
STEP 24: ATTACHING SANDBOX BOARD & RAILING 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD (OFFSET UP) AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS. FASTEN THE TOP HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE REAR CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL STEPS/RAILING BOARD (3 HOLES ON CENTER) AT THE TOP OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS. THIS BOARD WILL GET ATTACHED TO THE 2ND HOLE DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE POSTS. THE T-NUT FOR THIS BOARD SHOULD BE ON THE INSIDE OF EACH POST ALREADY.
STEP 25: UPPER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE UPPER LEVEL DECK SUPPORTS.
STEP 26: ATTACHING SLIDE BLOCK 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 23-1/2" SLIDE BLOCK AGAINST THE UPPER DECK SUPPORT ON THE LEFT SIDE (LADDER SIDE) OF THE PLAY SET. THE TOP OF THE BLOCK SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SUPPORT. THE BLOCK FITS BETWEEN THE LAG POST AND THE REAR CORNER POST. 2: HAVE AN ASSISTANT HOLD THE BOARD IN POSITION OR USE A CLAMP TO HOLD THE BOARD FIRMLY TO THE DECK SUPPORT. USE THE HOLES IN THE SLIDE BLOCK AS A TEMPLATE TO DRILL 3/8" HOLES THROUGH THE DECK SUPPORT.
STEP 27: ANGLE SUPPORT - UPPER LEVEL REAR 1: PLACE A 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORT -UPPER LEVEL REAR AGAINST THE 4 X 4 X 70 UPPER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT ON EACH SIDE AT THE REAR OF THE PLAY SET. 2: THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE UNDER DECK SUPPORT. FASTEN THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE UNDER DECK SUPPORT WITH FOUR #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 3: FASTEN THE BOTTOM OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE REAR CORNER POST WITH ONE #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW AND ONE #8 X 3" WOOD SCREW.
STEP 28: UPPER LEVEL ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: (SEE DETAIL A) PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORT UPPER LEVEL RAD RIDE SIDE UNDER THE 4 X 4 X 23- 1/2" SLIDE BLOCK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORT. THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE LEFT REAR CORNER POST. ATTACH THE ANGLE SUPPORT AT THE TOP AND AT THE BOTTOM WITH ONE #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW AND ONE #8 X 3" WOOD SCREW.
STEP 29: UPPER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 1: FIND THE 2 X 6 X 30-7/16" UPPER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. LINE UP THE TOP HOLES OF THE UPPER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POST AND THE LAG POST. 2: THE BOARD WILL SECURE TO THE FORT USING TWO 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS WITH 5/16" WASHERS, FOLLOWED BY TWO 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 5/16" WASHERS.
STEP 30: CENTER DECK SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE: IT IS BEST TO PLACE THESE BOARDS UPON A FLAT SURFACE BEFORE ATTACHING THEM TOGETHER. 1: PLACE ONE 2 X 4 X 34" UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT (OFFSET UP) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 4 X 4 X 30-1/2" UPPER LEVEL CENTER BLOCK SUPPORT. PLACE ONE MORE 2 X 4 X 34" UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT (OFFSET DOWN) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 4 X 4 X 30-1/2" UPPER LEVEL CENTER BLOCK SUPPORT. 2: MAKE SURE THE ENDS AND BOTTOMS OF THE BOARDS ARE FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER.
STEP 31: ATTACHING LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST YOU WILL NEED EXTRA PERSON TO HELP YOU IN THIS STEP. 1: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE 4 X 4 X 59-1/2" LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST HOLE AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: ATTACH THE LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST TO THE MIDDLE HOLE OF THE 2 X 6 X 70" BACK PANEL BOARD. USE A 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER TO ATTACH THE BOARDS TOGETHER. ***DO NOT TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT NOW*** 3: HAVE AN ASSISTANT HOLD THIS BOARD UP FOR YOU AND PROCEED TO STEP 32.
STEP 32: ATTACHING UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1: LEVEL THE UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITH THE DECK SUPPORTS. 2: ATTACH THE UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT TO THE LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST USING 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS.
STEP 33: ATTACHING UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1: FLUSH THE END OF THE UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITH THE REAR CORNER POSTS. MAKE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS, AND CENTER DECK SUPPORT EQUAL. 2: ATTACH THE UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT TO 4 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT USING A 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER. 3: TIGHTEN HEX BOLT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 59-1/2" LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST.
STEP 34: UPPER LEVER DECK SPACER 1: MAKE SURE THE LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST HAS AN EQUAL OPENING ON EACH SIDE. 2: PLACE THE 5/4 X 4 X 29-1/2" UPPER DECK SPACERS BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL CENTER POST AND THE MIDDLE CORNER POSTS. ATTACH EACH UPPER DECK SPACER TO THE DECK SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 35: ATTACHING UPPER DECK SPACER 1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 4 X 63" UPPER DECK SPACER BETWEEN THE LAG POSTS AND ATTACH IT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILLED HOLES AND INTO THE DECK SUPPORT AND UPPER LEVEL CENTER DECK SUPPORT. NOTE THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SPACER.
STEP 36: UPPER LEVEL DECK BOARDS 1: PLACE FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 69-7/8" UPPER DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE DECK SUPPORTS AS SHOWN. EQUALLY SPACE THE DECK BOARDS 5/16" FROM ONE ANOTHER AND FROM THE DECK SPACER. 2: SECURE EACH UPPER DECK BOARD TO THE DECK SUPPORTS WITH FIVE #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 37: ASSEMBLE RAD RIDE DECK SPACER 1: PLACE THE SQUARE END OF THE 5/4 X 4 X 25" RAD RIDE DECK SPACER INSIDE THE NOTCH OF THE 4 X 4 X 43-1/2" RAD RIDE CENTER POST.
STEP 38: ATTACHING RAD RIDE CENTER POST 1: LEVEL THE 5/4 X 4 X 25" RAD RIDE DECK SPACER TO THE DECK BOARD AND FLUSH THE END TO THE REAR CORNER POST. USE 2" WOOD SCREWS TO ATTACH IT TO THE DECK SUPPORT . 2: MAKE THE DECK SPACER LEVEL TO DECK BOARD USE A 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW AND WASHER TO ATTACH THE CENTER POST TO THE UPPER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT. 3: MAKE SURE THE LOWER LEVEL FRONT CENTER POST IS SQUARE TO THE DECK. 4: MEASURE THE BOTTOM OPENING AND RECORD THIS MEASUREMENT. MEASURE AT THE TOP OF THE OPENING.
STEP 39: ATTACHING REAR DECK SPACER 1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 3 X 35-1/2" REAR DECK SPACER BETWEEN THE REAR CORNER POST AND 4 X 4 X 43-1/2" RAD RIDE CENTER POST. THE SIDE OF THE REAR DECK SPACER IS FLUSH TO THE SIDE OF THE CORNER POST. 2: USE 2" WOOD SCREWS TO ATTACH THE REAR DECK SPACER TO THE DECK SUPPORTS.
STEP 40: ATTACHING THE RAD RIDE TO REAR OF THE FORT 1: ASSEMBLE THE RAD RIDE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. SEE BELOW FOR PLACEMENT OF YOUR SLIDE. 2: ATTACH THE ENTRY OF THE SLIDE TO UPPER LEVEL CORNER POST AND RAD RIDE CENTER POST. USE 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS. NOTE: DO NOT PUT THE BOTTOM LAG SCREW IN AT THE LEFT SIDE.
STEP 41: ATTACHING REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 42-1/2" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD AT THE REAR OF THE FORT AND MAKE IT LEVEL WITH THE 2 X 6 X 30-7/16" SIDE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: ATTACH THE 2 X 6 X 42-1/2" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD USING 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS.
STEP 42: CENTER POST 1: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE OF A 2 X 4 X 28-9/16" CENTER POST. 2: PLACE THE CENTER POST INSIDE THE 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AT THE FRONT OF THE PLAYSET. LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE CENTER POST WITH THE HOLE IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. 3: FASTEN THE CENTER POST TO THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT WITH A 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER AT THE TOP. 4: SQUARE THE CENTER POST TO THE DECK AND SECURE THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER POST TO THE FRONT FACE BOARD WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 43: REAR CENTER POST/CENTER POST 1: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE OF A 2 X 4 X 35-5/8" UPPER LEVEL REAR CENTER POST. 2: PLACE THE CENTER POST INSIDE THE RAILING AT THE REAR OF THE PLAYSET. LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE CENTER POSTS WITH THE HOLE IN THE RAILING. 3: FASTEN THE CENTER POST UPPER LEVEL TO THE RAILING WITH A 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER AT THE TOP.
STEP 44: UPPER LEVEL STEPS 1: FLUSH THE TOP OF THE 2 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL STEP TO THE UPPER LEVEL DECK SPACER. 2: ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL STEP TO THE POSTS USING 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 3: SPACE THREE 2 X 4 X 70" UPPER LEVEL STEPS 3-3/8" APART. 4: FASTEN EACH STEP WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 3-3/8" GAPS BETWEEN STEPS.
STEP 45: PANEL SLATS 1: FIND TWELVE 5/4 X 2-5/8 X 28-1/4" PANEL SLATS. 2: PRE-DRILL THE SLATS 1" FROM EACH END ON CENTER WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT. 3: INSTALL THE PANEL SLATS AT EQUAL LENGTHS. SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS. 4: ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS TO THE FORT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS IN THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES. LADDER LEFT SIDE PANEL MAKE THIS SLAT FLUSH TO THE END OF THE 2 X 4 X 14" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. SPACE THE NEXT SLAT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE FIRST SLAT AND THE CORNER POST.
STEP 46: UPPER LEVEL PANEL SLATS 1: FIND NINE 5/4 X 3 X 34-1/2" PANEL SLATS. 2: PRE-DRILL THE SLATS 1" FROM EACH END ON CENTER WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT. 3: INSTALL THE PANEL SLATS AT EQUAL LENGTHS. SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS. 4: ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS TO THE FORT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS IN THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES. RIGHT SIDE PANEL SLAT SPACING SLAT DIMENSIONS (VIEW FROM OUTSIDE THE PLAY SET.
STEP 47: SWING BEAM PLATE 1: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM MOUNT, LINING UP THE PILOT HOLES. 2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM MOUNT USING 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS ON TOP, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH, IN THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE SWING BEAM MOUNT. USE BOLT CAPS TO COVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS. 3: LEAVE THE MIDDLE HOLE EMPTY, IT WILL BE USED LATER. 4: IF NECESSARY USE LOCKING PLIERS TO HOLD CARRIAGE BOLTS IN PLACE WHEN INSTALLING.
STEP 48: IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM. IF YOUR BEAM IS BOWED SLIGHTLY PLACE THE BOW SIDE UP; THE SWING HANGERS WILL BE ON THE BOTTOM. 2: FASTEN EACH SWING HANGER TO THE SWING BEAM USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS, AND 3/8" WASHERS WITH 3/8" LOCK NUTS. 3: PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS.
STEP 49: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 108" SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET. 2: FASTEN THE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.
STEP 50: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT *TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP 1: LAY THE SWING BEAM ACROSS THE TOP OF THE FORT RAILINGS. THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH TWO EMPTY HOLES SHOULD OVERHANG THE SIDE OF THE FORT WITH THE TRIANGULAR SWING BEAM PLATE. 2: SIT THE SWING BEAM LEGS UPRIGHT UNDER THE TWO EMPTY HOLES IN THE END OF THE SWING BEAM. THESE TWO HOLE LOCATIONS WILL BE EMPTY ON YOUR SWING BEAM. LINE THEM UP WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING LEG BRACKET UNDER THE SWING BEAM.
STEP 51: MOUNT SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM BRACKET USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH ONE TORQUE WASHER AND THE SUB BRACKET ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH. 2: PREDRILL AN 11/64" HOLE THROUGH THE CENTER HOLE IN THE SWING LEG BRACKET. USE A 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER FOR THE HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE SWING BEAM BRACKET. 3: PLACE A BOLT CAP OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.
STEP 52: MOUNT SWING BEAM ON FORT AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP. 1: HAVE ONE PERSON WALK THE SWING BEAM OUT TO THE END OF THE FORT FROM INSIDE THE FORT WHILE THE OTHER PERSON CARRIES IT BY THE LEGS. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLE AT THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLE ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE. 3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND THE SWING BEAM MOUNT USING A 9" CARRIAGE BOLT WITH A TORQUE WASHER AND A 3/8" LOCK NUT WITH A 3/8" WASHER ON THE BOTTOM.
STEP 53: LEVEL SWING BEAM 1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE BEAM LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SWING BEAM LEVEL. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE LEGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE SWING BEAMS ON UNEVEN GROUND (DOWN SLOPE). THE LEGS ARE LONGER THAN REQUIRED. IF YOUR GROUND IS RELATIVELY LEVEL, YOU MAY EITHER: A) DIG IN BOTH LEGS WHERE THEY MEET THE GROUND OR B) BEND THE LEGS OUT SLIGHTLY TO MATCH YOUR GRADE.
STEP 54: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 2: LEVEL CROSS-MEMBER AND MARK THE LOCATION OF THE SECURING HOLES INSIDE THE CROSS-MEMBER HOLES. 3: USE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS TO SECURE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 4: CHOOSE TWO HOLES IN THE SUB BRACKET THAT DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE OTHER LAG SCREWS IN THE SWING LEG. DRILL 11/64" HOLES BY 2-1/2" DEEP INTO 2 HOLES IN THE SUB BRACKET.
STEP 55: ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES 1: LOCATE FOUR 2 X 4 X 51-1/8" ROOF SUPPORT (LEFT), FOUR 2 X 4 X 51-1/8" ROOF SUPPORT (RIGHT) AND FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 10" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT PIECES. 2: FIND A FLAT SURFACE TO WORK ON. LAY THE ROOF SUPPORTS DOWN ON THE FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COUNTERSUNK HOLES FACING UP. ALIGN THE ANGLED ENDS OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS FLUSH WITH ONE ANOTHER. PLACE A ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS AS SHOWN. THE EDGES SHOULD BE FLUSH WHERE SHOWN BELOW.
STEP 56: ROOF SUPPORTS (UPPER LEVEL) 1: PLACE TWO OF THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES ON THE UPPER LEVEL DECK. 2: THE (TRIANGLE) ROOF PEAK SUPPORT SHOULD FACE THE INSIDE. 3: ATTACH EACH ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY TO THE LAG POSTS OR REAR CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS WITH 5/16" WASHERS. 5/16" WASHER ROOF PEAK SUPPORT (TRIANGLE) ON INSIDE.
STEP 57: UPPER LEVEL ROOF 1: PLACE THE 1 X 4 X 30-1/2" GROOVE-ONLY ROOF STARTER BOARDS AT THE PEAK OF THE ROOF. THE HOLES IN THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY CENTERED (SEE BELOW) ON THE ROOF SUPPORTS, AND THE FLAT ENDS OF THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE PLACED AS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BOARDS OVERLAPPING. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. MEASURE DIM A ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS NEAR THE CORNER POSTS.
STEP 58: UPPER LEVEL ROOF 1: PLACE THE 30-1/2" ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF PEAK TO THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 59: UPPER LEVEL ROOF 1: PLACE THE 1 X 5 X 30-1/2" ROOF BOARDS ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS, FITTING THE TONGUE END INTO THE GROOVE END OF THE ROOF STARTERS. EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF GETS ELEVEN ROOF BOARDS. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF BOARDS TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 3: PLACE A 1 X 4 X 30-1/2" ROOF FINISHER ON THE ENDS OF THE ROOF ASSEMBLY AND FASTEN WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. TIP: USE THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE APPENDIX TO BUILD THE CHIMNEY.
STEP 60: SUNBURSTS 1: LOCATE TWO PLASTIC SUNBURST PIECES. 2: PLACE THE SUNBURST UNDER THE ROOF OVERHANG. FIT IT AGAINST THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ROOF BOARDS AND AGAINST THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 3: ATTACH THE PLASTIC SUNBURST WITH SIX #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS ALONG THE SIDES. ATTACH THE TRIANGLE PORTION OF THE SUNBURST PIECE WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 4: REPEAT SUBSTEPS 2 AND 3 ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PLAY SET.
STEP 61: ROOF SUPPORTS (LOWER LEVEL) 1: PLACE TWO OF THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES ON THE LOWER LEVEL DECK. 2: THE (TRIANGLE) ROOF PEAK SUPPORT SHOULD FACE THE INSIDE. 3: ATTACH EACH ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLY TO THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS WITH 5/16" WASHERS. 5/16" WASHER 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT DETAIL A ROOF PEAK SUPPORT (TRIANGLE) ON INSIDE.
STEP 62: LOWER LEVEL ROOF 1: PLACE THE 1 X 4 X 47-1/2" GROOVE-ONLY ROOF STARTER BOARDS AT THE PEAK OF THE ROOF. THE HOLES IN THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY CENTERED (SEE BELOW) ON THE ROOF SUPPORTS, AND THE FLAT ENDS OF THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE PLACED AS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BOARDS OVERLAPPING. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. MEASURE DIM A ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS NEAR THE CORNER POSTS.
STEP 63: LOWER LEVEL ROOF 1: PLACE THE 47-1/2" ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF PEAK TO THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 64: LOWER LEVEL ROOF THE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS THE RIGHT SIDE ROOF WITH THE DORMER. THE LEFT SIDE ROOF GETS A DORMER ALSO. INSTRUCTIONS TO BUILD THE CHIMNEY AND DORMERS ARE IN THE APPENDIX AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL. PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF WILL HAVE 11 ROOF BOARDS AND 1 ROOF FINISHER. 1: PLACE THE 1 X 5 X 47-1/2" ROOF BOARDS ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS, FITTING THE TONGUE END INTO THE GROOVE END OF THE ROOF STARTERS. EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF GETS 11 ROOF BOARDS.
STEP 65: PLASTIC SUNBURST (LOWER LEVEL) 1: LOCATE ONE PLASTIC SUNBURST PIECE. 2: PLACE THE SUNBURST UNDER THE ROOF OVERHANG. FIT IT AGAINST THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ROOF BOARDS AND AGAINST THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 3: ATTACH THE PLASTIC SUNBURST WITH SIX #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS ALONG THE SIDES. ATTACH THE TRIANGLE PORTION OF THE SUNBURST PIECE WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 66: HANGING THE SWINGS 1: START BY ATTACHING ONE SPRING CLIP TO EACH IRON DUCTILE ON THE SWING BEAM. 2: ATTACH ONE CHAIN PER ACCESSORY TO EACH SPRING CLIP. 3: ADJUST HEIGHT AS NEEDED.
STEP 67: SAFETY BOARD 1: MEASURE 24" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FORT. MARK THESE POSITIONS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS. ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" SAFETY BOARD WITH HOLES OFFSET UP OR DOWN (YOUR CHOICE) TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: PLACE BOTTOM OF THE 2 X 4 X 34" SAFETY BOARD (UPPER LEVEL) ON TOP OF THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" SAFETY BOARD (LOWER LEVEL). ATTACH IT USING 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16 WASHERS.
STEP 68: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 14-3/4" PT TOP SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 27-1/2" PT SEAT SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 32-1/2" PT LEGS AND TWO 5/4 X 3 X 13-1/4" PICNIC TABLE SLATS. 2: FOR THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY, PLACE A 2 X 4 X 14-3/4" PT TOP SUPPORT AND A 2 X 4 X 27-1/2" PT SEAT SUPPORT PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER. PLACE A 2 X 4 X 32-1/2" PT LEG ON TOP AT THE 7-1/2" DIMENSION. THE TOP OF THE PT LEG SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE PT TOP SUPPORT. ATTACH THE PT LEG TO THE SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 69: PICNIC TABLE 1: MEASURE 26-3/8" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PLAYSET. MAKE MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS WITH A PEN OR PENCIL AT 26-3/8". 2: PLACE THE TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY FLUSH TO THE MARK ON THE LEFT FRONT CORNER POST. ATTACH THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY TO THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POST WITH #8 X 3" WOOD SCREWS. 3: PLACE THE TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY FLUSH TO THE MARK ON THE LEFT MIDDLE CORNER POST.
STEP 70: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 43" PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS. 2: CENTER THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS OVER THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS. 3: FASTEN THE PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS TO THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 5/4 X 6 X 43" PT TOP/SEAT BOARDS #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS NOTE: LADDER AND SLIDE REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
STEP 71: SANDBOX SEATS AND NAMEPLATE 1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 6 X 22" SANDBOX SEATS ONTO THE TOP OF THE SANDBOX BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: ATTACH THE SANDBOX SEATS TO THE SANDBOX BOARDS WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS. 3: LOCATE THE NAME PLATE FOR YOUR PLAY SET. ATTACH THE NAME PLATE TO THE FRONT OF THE SWING BEAM WITH #8 X 1" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 72: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: LOCATE THE TIC TAC TOE BOX. 2: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX TO ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE OMITTING STEPS 6 AND 7. 3: LOCATE TWO 5/4 X 3 X 17-1/2" TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS. 4: USE THE SCREWS INCLUDED WITH THE TIC TAC TOE TO ATTACH THE GREEN BRACKETS TO THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS. EACH GREEN BRACKET SHOULD BE CENTERED OVER THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNT. GREEN BRACKET 5/4 X 3 X 17-1/2" TIC TAC TOE MOUNT TIC TAC TOE AFTER ASSEMBLING.
STEP 73: TIC TAC TOE INSTALLATION 1: PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLAY SET ON THE INSIDE. THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNT SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 4" OFF THE DECK. 2: ATTACH THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH #8 X 1-3/4" WOOD SCREWS. SWING BEAM TIC TAC TOE WITH BOARDS ATTACHED. #8 X 1-3/4" WOOD SCREWS 4" NOTE: 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
STEP 74: REAR TOP PANEL BOARD (UPPER LEVEL) 1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 70" REAR TOP PANEL BOARD (UPPER LEVEL)AGAINST CORNER POSTS AND CENTER LAG POST. THE TOP OF THE BOARD SHOULD BE 33" OFF THE DECK. USE 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH IT.
STEP 75: ATTACHING CLOSE OUT BOARD 1: LOCATED TWO 2 X 4 X 18" CLOSE OUT BOARDS. 2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 18" CLOSE OUT BOARD TO THE REAR TOP PANEL BOARD AND LAG POSTS. 3: AT THE TOP USE 2-1/2 WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE CLOSE OUT BOARD INTO THE REAR TOP PANEL BOARD. AT THE BOTTOM USE A 2" AND A 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE CLOSE OUT BOARD TO THE LAG POST. 4: REPEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FORT.
STEP 76: MOUNTING THE SLIDE 1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE FORT. LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK. 2: PREDRILL 1/8" HOLES INTO THE DECK BOARDS AT THE SCREW LOCATIONS. 3: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK BOARDS WITH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS.
STEP 77: ATTACHING SUPER SCOOP SLIDE 1: PLACE THE SUPER SCOOP SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF UPPER LEVEL OF THE FORT. LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK. 2: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK WITH #14 X 3" PAN HEAD SCREWS.
STEP 78: INSTALLING THE ROCK WALL ROPE 1: TIE A KNOT AT ONE END OF THE 10' ROPE AND THREAD IT THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE HOLE IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. 2: THE UNTIED END WILL GO THROUGH THE HOLE OF THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD. TIE A SECURE KNOT AT THE END MAKING SURE THAT THE ROPE IS TIGHT AND WILL NOT WRAP AROUND YOUR HAND. HINT: TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SLACK IN THE ROPE, LIFT THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY SLIGHTLY WHEN TYING THE KNOT IN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD.
STEP 79: SAFETY HANDLES 1: LOCATE THE SAFETY HANDLE BAG. 2: ADJUST THE SAFETY HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD. 3: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH TWO PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE SAFETY HANDLES. SAFETY HANDLE 1/4" WASHER #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW NOTE: ROPE LADDER REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
STEP 80: SAFETY HANDLES (UPPER LEVEL) 1: LOCATE THE SAFETY HANDLE BAG. 2: ADJUST THE SAFETY HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD. 3: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE LAG POSTS AND CENTER POST WITH TWO PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE SAFETY HANDLES.
STEP 81: FLAG KIT 1: PLACE A FLAG ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. 2: ATTACH THE BASE OF THE FLAG WITH THE 1/2" PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED.
STEP 82: MOUNTING THE TELESCOPE 1: WITH THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TELESCOPE BAG, FASTEN ONE OF THE SQUARE TELESCOPE BRACKETS TO THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT ON THE ROCK WALL SIDE OF THE CENTER POST. 2: PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET. 3: FASTEN THE REMAINING TELESCOPE BRACKET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAT THE FIRST TELESCOPE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED ON WITH 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE TELESCOPE.
STEP 83: STEERING WHEEL 1: GO TO THE REAR CENTER POST ON THE DECK (UPPER LEVEL). 2: DRILL A 3/16" PILOT HOLE 1" BELOW THE CENTER OF THE T-NUT. DRILL THE HOLE 2" DEEP. 3: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. 4: USE THE 2-1/2" LAG SCREW AND WASHER TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE REAR CENTER POST. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LAG SCREW OR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. 5: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL CAP OVER THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND SNAP IT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT.
STEP 84: 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 AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF HITS OR IT MAY VIBRATE HARSHLY AGAINST YOUR HAND. IF THE TOP PART OF THE STAKE TWISTS WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS A ROCK OR ROOT YOU MAY HAVE TO BEND THE TOP PORTION OF THE STAKE AGAINST THE SWING LEG. FINALLY INSTALL THE SCREW AND WASHER.
Jumbo Binoculars (07-0003) 1: Attach the Binocular Base to the top of the wood railing on your play set. Fasten with one 5/16" x 1-1/4" lag screw and one 8mm washers included with the Binoculars. 2: Place the bottom side of the Binoculars with the hole in it inside the Binocular Base. Line up the holes in the Binocular Base with the hole on the bottom side of the Binoculars. 3: Slide the 8mm diameter x 106mm length Pivot Rod through the holes.
Chalkboard (07-0018) 1. Chalkboard may be mounted with the checkerboard "horizontal" or "vertical". 2. Attach Chalkboard to wood slats or plywood with four of the 3/4" (20mm)long pan head screws provided. Please note: Chalkboard comes with a magnetic chalk holder which will stick to the chalkboard. This chalk holder is not shown below.
Phone (07-0014) 1. Place the Phone Base on the top or the side of an existing board on your play set. The board should be at least 1" thick. If the board is not 1" thick then trim the tip of the screw flush to the back side of the board after it is installed. 2. Place the black rubber washer over the end of the 1" long phillips head screw. Insert the screw into the hole in the phone base and screw it into the board. Do not overtighten screw. Over-tightening may cause the plastic to crack. 3.
Leftover Parts List 1500HW Play Set Our 1500 series play sets are modular and include parts to construct many different models. Some of these parts included with your play set will not be used because they are for a different model. The list below includes parts for your play set that will be leftover when construction is completed. 2 pieces 125-3-2825-PS Panel Slats (We include these parts in case the customer wishes to fill in the area where the Tic Tac Toe is located.
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Chimney and Dormers Hardware Kit 8/10/2015 JH 9 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 2 8 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 7 #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 14 6 #8 X 1-1/4 WOOD SCREW QTY: 6 5 4 #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT QTY: 1 3 2 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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STEP 1: DORMER 1: OVERLAP THE LEFT DORMER SIDE ONTO THE PEAK SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT DORMER SIDE. 2: MAKE SURE THE FRONT ROOF EDGES ARE FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER 3: FASTEN THE LEFT DORMER SIDE TO THE PEAK SUPPORT WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1-3 TO CONSTRUCT ANOTHER ROOF ASSEMBLY. #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW DORMER ROOF (LEFT SIDE) DORMER ROOF (RIGHT SIDE) COMPLETED ROOF ASSEMBLY FRONT ROOF EDGES FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER HERE.
STEP 2: DORMER 1: PLACE THE PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST AGAINST THE FRONT FACE SUPPORT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ROOF SIDES. 2: PREDRILL 7/64" PILOT HOLES BY 1/2" DEEP INTO THE ROOF SIDES AT EACH HOLE LOCATION. 3: INSTALL #8 X 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS TO FASTEN THE SUNBURST TO THE ROOF SIDES. REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 THROUGH 3 TO CONSTRUCT THE SECOND DORMER. PREDRILL 7/64" HOLES X 1/2" DEEP AT EACH HOLE LOCATION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PLASTIC SUNBURST. INSTALL A #8 X 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREW AT EACH HOLE LOCATION.
STEP 3: DORMER 1: PLACE THE DORMER ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF AS SHOWN. 2: FOR 1500 SERIES UNITS LINE UP THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PLASTIC SUNBURST WITH THE LOWER EDGE OF THE 8TH ROOF BOARD. 3: CENTER THE DORMER FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON TOP OF THE ROOF. 4: ATTACH THE DORMER TO THE ROOF WITH ONE #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW AT THE REAR PEAK OF THE ROOF. ATTACH THE DORMER SUNBURST TO THE ROOF WITH TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 THROUGH 4 FOR THE DORMER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOF.
STEP 4: CHIMNEY 1: FIND THE FRONT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE CHIMNEY. 2: ATTACH THE FRONT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE CHIMNEY WITH A 2" WOOD SCREW. USE A 2" WOOD SCREW IN THIS LOCATION CHIMNEY FRONT CHIMNEY LEFT SIDE 1: FIND THE REAR AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE CHIMNEY. 2: ATTACH THE REAR AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE CHIMNEY WITH A 2" WOOD SCREW.
STEP 5: CHIMNEY 1: ATTACH THE CHIMNEY SIDES FROM THE PREVIOUS SIDES TO FORM THE CHIMNEY WITH 2" AND 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.
STEP 6: CHIMNEY 1: FASTEN THE 5/4 X 3 X 6-3/4" CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK TO THE ROOF WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. YOU CAN PLACE THE BLOCK AT ANY DESIRED PLACE ON THE ROOF. USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW AS A GUIDE FOR A SUGGESTED PLACE TO MOUNT THE CHIMNEY. 2: AFTER INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK PLACE THE CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF SO THAT THE INSIDE OF THE BACK WALL RESTS AGAINST THE BLOCK. 3: FASTEN THE CHIMNEY TO THE CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK WITH A #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW IN EACH SIDE.
