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SAFETY • Follow the instructions provided, do not alter its design in any way. • This product is intended for single-family residential use only, by children ages two to ten and a maximum weight of 105 pounds. Any recommendation over 10 years of age or 105 pounds exceeds the upper limits specified in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Home Playground Safety Standard. In order for PlayStar to comply with the ASTM Standard, we cannot recommend anyone above these limits.
SAFETY INSTALLATION: 1. Follow the instructions provided, do not alter its design in any way. 2. Place the equipment on level ground, not less than 6' (1.8m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires. If the area where you will be installing your playset is not level, you must make it level. 3. Playsets must be anchored to the ground. Follow the anchoring instructions provided with your building kit.
COMPONENTS INCLUDED (not actual size) Swing Assembly Hangers (6) Tool Kit (1) Sturdy Frame Brkts.
BOARDS INCLUDED Before starting to assemble your playset, make sure all boards and hardware are identified and stacked by size. This will improve your assembly time. All boards are identified by “nominal” dimensions. The “actual” width and thickness of boards will vary. During assembly process, hide the marked end of the board to the inside so it is not visible on your completed playset. x 1" ) (14 Lumber is a natural product. Imperfections such as surface cracks, knots, and minor bowing are normal.
BOARDS INCLUDED All boards are identified by “nominal” dimensions. The “actual” width and thickness of boards will vary. During assembly process, hide the marked end of the board to the inside so it is not visible on your completed playset.
TEMPLATE and DRILLING INSTRUCTIONS Your building kit includes a Drill Template and an Assembly Tool Kit to help you create some of the pilot holes needed to build your playset. Position the template and mark only the holes that need to be drilled according to the patterns shown below. Remove the template before drilling. WARNING: Do not drill holes through the template as you may damage the template. Set the drill bit depth in the ¹ ₈" drill bit/countersink tool to the thickness of the board. (Fig.
PLEASE NOTE (Letters represent pattern not position) H Patterns D E F G and J can be created anywhere along the board by turning the template over (arrow side up) and sliding it to the desired position. Use the shaded holes for that pattern.
ATTACHING CORNER BRACKETS There are several steps in the assembly of your playset when you will be asked to attach “corner brackets”. Please review these diagrams to understand where to place the brackets, how to attach them, and what hardware to use. POSITIONING THE BRACKETS: The “corner bracket” has one long side and one short side.
TOWER ASSEMBLY Items for STEP 1: (2) 2" x 4" x 88" boards (4) 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" boards (16) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws A x 2" 4" 2" x ₄" 8³⁄ 3 x 4" x 75¹⁄₄" 88 " A A 47" 2" x 4" x On a flat work surface, lay out two 2" x 4" x 88" boards 38³ ₄" apart. Measure and mark both boards at dimensions shown. 2" A 88 " " x4 ₄" 8³⁄ x3 A 31¹⁄₄" x 2" A 4" ₄" 8³⁄ x3 A 90˚ 2" A ³⁄₄" 38 x " x4 Attach four 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" boards as shown.
Stand tower frames on their sides as shown. Items for STEP 3: Attach six 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" boards at the dimensions shown. Make sure the assembly remains square while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 4: (8) (32) (8) (6) (2) (30) (14) Corner Brackets #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolts ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screw ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts 6 Lift tower assembly upright and position in desired location. Caution: Ground must be level. Installation on a hill or incline will create unsafe conditions. Attach corner brackets. Position brackets 1 through 8 so that the short sides are against the 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" boards. (See Page 9 for details.
Items for STEP 5: (1) 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Predrill the 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" boards at the dimension shown. Center the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board behind the holes and flush with the top of the 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" boards. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws. D 2" x 4" x 46 ³⁄₄" D 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄ " 19¹⁄₂" SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for STEP 6: (15) 1" x 4" x 35⁷ ₈" boards (90) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Attach fifteen pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 35⁷ ₈" boards.
Items for STEP 7: (2) 2" x 4" x 88" boards (20) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Attach two 2" x 4" x 88" boards at dimensions shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 8: (2) 2" x 4" x 46³ ₄" boards (8) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Attach two pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 46³ ₄" boards at the dimensions shown. Center boards on tower, there should be a 4" overhang on each end of the boards. Make sure the top of the board is flush while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 9: Attach two pre-drilled 2" x 4" x 32¹⁄₂" boards at dimensions shown. Center boards on tower, there should a 1" overhang on each end of the boards. Make sure the top and bottom of board is flush while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. (2) 2" x 4" x 32¹⁄₂" boards (8) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws D 2" x 1" overhang 4" x 32 ¹⁄₂" D D D 2" x 1⁵⁄₈" 4" x D 32 ¹⁄₂" SEE PAGES 7 & 8 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Attach two 2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄" boards centered in the tower as shown.
SWING BEAM ASSEMBLY Items for STEP 11: (6) 2" x 4" x 88" boards (48) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws 0" 13¹|4" 13¹|4" Mark & Drill 3 Boards as shown 25¹|2" 12¹|4" A 37³|₄" 12¹|4" D 50" D 12¹|4" 62¹|4" 12¹|4" D 74¹|2" 12¹|4" D Assemble swing posts (3 required). D Place one drilled 2" x 4" x 88" board on top of a non-drilled 2" x 4" x 88" board. Make sure boards are flush with each other. If one board is longer than the other, flush one end and let the other end hang over.
Items for STEP 12: (3) (2) (1) (6) (6) (12) (6) Step 11 Assemblies Right-hand Sturdy-frame Brackets Left-hand Sturdy-frame Bracket #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts Attach two right-hand (R) and one left-hand (L) sturdy-frame brackets onto separate swing post assemblies (brackets are stamped R and L). Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill two ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the posts. Attach with two #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws.
Items for STEP 13: (2) ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts (2) ³ ₈" lock nuts Mate one right-hand bracket assembly to one left-hand bracket assembly as shown. Secure with two ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts and ³ ₈" lock nuts through the two lower holes of brackets as shown (do not use flat washers). Items for STEP 14: (2) ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts (2) ³ ₈" lock nuts Place two ³ ₈" x ³ ₄" hex bolts and ³ ₈" lock nuts through the two lower holes of bracket on single post as shown (do not use flat washers).
Items for STEP 15: (1) 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board (4) #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws Position assembly as shown. Align the posts so that the outermost points measure 84³⁄₄" as shown. Attach 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board at dimension shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws. 41³|₄" A Note: Brackets are facing down.
Items for STEP 16: (2) (8) (2) (2) (8) (4) corner brackets #8 x 1¹ ₄" screws ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts Attach corner brackets. To complete the A-Frame Assembly, flip over as shown and position brackets so that the short side is against the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board. Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws.
Swing Station Assembly Items for STEP 17: (1) 2" x 6" x 88" board (1) 2" x 6" x 35⁷ ₈" board (4) #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws Lay out the single post assembly and the A-Frame assembly approximately 92¹ ₂" apart. Use remaining unused boards to elevate approximately 3". Use brackets as a drill guide and drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the beam and attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws as shown. Place 2" x 6" x 88" and 2" x 6" x 35⁷ ₈" beam boards under brackets as shown.
Items for STEP 18: (1) 2" x 6" x 88" board (1) 2" x 6" x 35⁷ ₈" board (16) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Predrill the 2" x 6" x 88" and 2" x 6" x 35⁷ ₈" beam boards at the dimension shown. (See Pages 7 & 8 “How To Use Your Drill Template For Drill Holes” for details.) Attach the drilled 2" x 6" x 88" and 2" x 6" x 35⁷ ₈" board on top of the existing assembly as shown. Make sure boards are flush with bottom board. Secure boards together with #8 x 2¹ ₂" screws.
Items for STEP 19: (5) ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts (10) ³ ₈" washers (5) ³ ₈" lock nuts Lift swing beam assembly and support with saw horses. Note: If you do not have saw horses, rest beam on ground and rotate A-frame and single post simultaneously to the other side (requires two adults). Single post must be supported to keep the bracket from bending. Complete and rotate back to original position.
Items for STEP 20: (6) swing hangers (6) ³ ₈" x 3" lag screws (6) ³ ₈" washers Mark the top beam board, on the bottom edge, at the dimensions shown, for swing hanger locations. NOTE: If you are installing the Bronco Rider, follow the installation instructions that are supplied with the Bronco Rider. Drill a ¹ ₄" hole 2¹ ₂" deep in the center of the bottom board at each swing hanger location. Screw swing hangers into beam by hand (a long screwdriver will help).
CONNECT TOWER AND SWING BEAM Items for STEP 21: (1) ³ ₈" x 4¹ ₂" bolt (2) ³ ₈" washers (1) ³ ₈" lock nut On the post of tower assembly where the beam will be attached, measure and mark hole location (7" down and 1⁵ ₈" from edge) as shown. (Fig. 1) Drill a ³ ₈" hole completely through the board. On the open hole of the beam assembly use a 1¹ ₈" spade bit and counterbore approximately ¹ ₄" deep to ensure that the threads of the bolt are at least flush to the end of the nut when installed. (Fig.
Items for STEP 22: Attach two 2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄" boards as shown. The back of the boards must be flush with the 2" x 4" x 88" boards and the top must be flush with the bottom of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board. Make sure boards are level while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 23: Position 2" x 6" x 12" board 1¹⁄₂" down from top of 2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄" and tight against 2" x 4" x 88" as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 24: (1) 2" x 4" x 32¹⁄₂" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Attach one 2" x 4" x 32¹⁄₂" board at dimensions shown. Center board on tower, there should be an overhang of 1" on each end of the board. Make sure the top and bottom of board is flush while securing with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 25: (13) 1" x 4" x 29¹ ₂" boards (52) #8 x 1¹ ₂" deck screws Attach thirteen pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 29¹ ₂" boards on the outside of tower at the approximate dimension shown. Equally space boards and secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Note: Gap between boards must not exceed 3 ¹ ₂" or a head entrapment could exist. Caution: Failure to pre-drill and counter-sink the boards may result in split lumber.
Items for STEP 26: (1) (1) (2) (8) (8) (1) (3) (8) (4) 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" board corner brackets #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolt ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts Position 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" board approximately 14" up from bottom of tower flush with the tower and swing beam post as shown. Attach with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws. Attach corner brackets. Position brackets so that the short sides are against the 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board.
Items for STEP 27: (1) 2" x 4" x 13¹ ₈" board (1) 2" x 4" x 24¹ ₄" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 24¹ ₄" board approximately 14" up from bottom of tower flush with back of 2" x 4" x 88". Make sure board is level with 2" x 4" x 38³ ₄" as shown. Attach with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws. x 2" 4" 2" x 4" x 88" Position 2" x 4" x 13¹ ₈" board approximately 28" up from bottom of tower flush with back of 2" x 4" x 88". Make sure board is level with 2" x 4" x 31¹ ₂" as shown.
Items for STEP 28: (1) 2" x 4" x 28" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 28" board at an angle so that the front corner is aligned with the top outside corner of the 2" x 4" x 13¹⁄₈" board and the back edge is resting on the ground as shown. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Measure and mark the top of the 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" support board at 13¹⁄₈" as shown. Measure and mark the top of the 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" support board at 24¹⁄₄" as shown.
Items for STEP 29: (3) 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards (12) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position the back 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board tight against the 2" x 4" x 88" boards as shown. Center with equal ¹⁄₂" overhang on support boards. Attach with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. Position the front 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board with mark made in Step 28 and flush with the end of the 2" x 4" x 13¹⁄₈" support board. Center with equal ¹⁄₂" overhang on support boards. Attach with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 30: (2) 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards (8) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position the front 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board with the mark made in Step 28 and flush with the end of 2" x 4" x 24¹⁄₄" support board. Center with equal ¹⁄₂" overhang on support boards. Attach with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. Position the back 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" with a 1" gap between the boards as shown. Center with equal ¹⁄₂" overhang on support boards. Attach with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 31: (1) Tarp roof (6) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws Attach the tarp roof. Position end of tarp 1¹⁄₂" from the bottom edge of the board as shown and centered side to side. Pre-drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Secure with three #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws through grommets. Pull tarp tight and repeat to secure other end.
Items for STEP 32: (1) Tarp Awning (6) #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws Position sewn edge of tarp awning flush with the back 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" board as shown and centered side to side. Pre-drill ¹⁄₈" holes 1" deep into the board. Secure with three #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws through grommets. Pull tarp tight and repeat to secure lower end. Attach sewn end first.
STURDY-FRAME BRACE INSTALLATION Step 33: Remove the top ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt, washers and lock nut from the post support as shown. (Save these parts because they will be used in the next step.) ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt NOTE: It is easiest to remove this bolt by continuing to rotate in a counterclockwise direction.
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STARTER & QUALIFIER DESIGN OPTIONS ONLY Items for STEP 36: (2) (2) (4) (2) (4) 2" x 4" x 46³ ₄" boards ³ ₈" x 3¹ ₂" hex bolts ³ ₈" washers ³ ₈" lock nuts #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position boards so the top corner is flush with the rear edge of the 2" x 4" x 38³⁄₄" and the bottom of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" as shown. Secure the top of each board with two #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws and one ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt, ³⁄₈" washers and ³⁄₈" lock nut. (See detail of screw placement.
Items for STEP 37: (1) 2" x 4" x 35⁷ ₈" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 35⁷⁄₈" behind the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" boards at 3¹⁄₄" from the top as shown. Secure each end of the board from behind with two #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 38: Position 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board at 13¹⁄₈" as shown. (1) 2" x 4" x 46³ ₄" board (2) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Secure to 2" x 4" x 35⁷⁄₈" board from behind with two #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 39: Cut the template along the lines using scissors and punch out all four holes. (1) Printed Template Locate the top of the template at the dimensions shown. Make sure the short edge of the template is flush with the front side of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board as shown. Mark the top edge and the Right-Side top holes of the template as shown. Repeat for all three dimensions.
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Items for STEP 40: (3) 2" x 4" x 13¹ ₈" boards (12) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Align top surface of 2" x 4" x 13¹⁄₈" board with two marks to level step as shown. Make sure the top front corners of 2" x 4" x 13¹⁄₈" board are flush with front side of 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" boards. Pre-drill ¹⁄₈" pilot holes into the 2" x 4" x 13¹⁄₈" board using the previously pre-drilled holes as guides. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. Repeat for all steps.
Items for STEP 41: (1) 2" x 4" x 18⁵ ₈" board (4) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" on top of the 2" x 4" x 35⁷⁄₈" as shown. Secure from behind to each of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" boards with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. x 18⁵⁄₈" 2" x 4" A D Note: Gap between boards must not exceed 3¹⁄₂" or a head entrapment could exist.
Items for STEP 42: (1) 2" x 4" x 46³ ₄" board (2) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Center 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board between the two adjacent 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" boards at approximately 8³⁄₄" from each other as shown. Secure to 2" x 4" x 35⁷⁄₈" board from behind with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
Items for STEP 43: (2) 1" x 4" x 21⁷ ₁₆" boards (12) #8 x 1¹ ₂" deck screws Attach two pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 21⁷ ₁₆" boards as shown. Secure each board with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over tighten the screws.
Items for STEP 44: (12) 1" x 4" x 21⁷⁄₁₆" boards (72) #8 x 1¹ ₂" deck screws Attach twelve pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 21⁷ ₁₆" boards in between the two boards you attached in the previous step. Start at the top and keep boards tight to each other. Secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Note: If the last board doesn’t fit or if there is a gap because of the boards being too big or too small, remove the bottom board and adjust.
Items for STEP 45: (2) 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards (12) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards flush with the side, top and bottom of mounting boards as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws.
ANCHORING Items for Step 46: (7) Playset Anchors (7) ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screws (7) ³ ₈" washers At locations shown, screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Use the anchor as a drill guide and drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 1" deep into the board. Attach with ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screw and ³ ₈" washer. 7 4 6 5 3 Note: If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, cementing is required.
BRONZE DESIGN OPTION ONLY Items for STEP 36: (2) 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards (12) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 31¹⁄₂" boards flush with the side, top and bottom of mounting boards as shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws.
STOP The Climbing Bar Kit (PS 7766) must be installed now. Do Not follow the instructions included with the Climbing Bar Kit. LUMBER LIST and CUTTING GUIDE This design option requires Two (2) additional 2" x 4" x 8' boards (not included with this kit) and One (1) 2" x 4" x 46 ³⁄₄" board (included in this kit). All other components called for in the following instructions are included in the Climbing Bar Kit (PS 7766). Cut boards at lengths shown.
CLIMBING BAR ASSEMBLY Items for step 37: (1) 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board (cut previously) (1) triangle bracket (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Attach triangle bracket onto 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board. Lay bracket flat on the board. Slide bracket until the stops on the underside are tight against the board and the edge of the bracket is flush with the corner of the board as shown. Note: When correctly positioned, this edge of bracket will be parallel with this ⁄₄" 75³ x edge of the " x4 2" board.
Items for step 38: (1) 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Attach 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board. Lay the assembly from the previous step on the board. Slide assembly until the stops on the underside of bracket are tight against the board and the corner of the 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board is flush with the end of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board as shown. 2" ⁄₄" 75³ x " x4 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄ " drill flush at corner only Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill two ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
Items for step 39: (1) (4) (6) (5) ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt x 2" hex bolts washers lock nuts Secure assembly with ³ ₈" hex bolts, ³ ₈" washers and ³ ₈" lock nuts as shown. NOTE: If you are bolting through one board, use a ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolt. If you are bolting through two boards, use a ³ ₈" x 3 ¹ ₂" hex bolt. no washer NOTE: All bolts are inserted from the underside. No washers are needed against the bracket.
Items for step 40: (1) 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board (1) triangle bracket (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Attach triangle bracket onto 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board. Lay bracket flat on the board. Slide bracket until the stops on the underside are tight against the board and the edge of the bracket is flush with the corner of the board as shown. 2" x Note: When correctly positioned, this edge of bracket will 4" x7 be parallel with this 5³⁄₄ " edge of the board.
Items for step 41: (1) 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws Attach 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board. Lay the assembly from the previous step on the board. Slide assembly until the stops on the underside of bracket are tight against the board and the corner of the 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" board is flush with the end of the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board as shown. 2" x 4" x 75³ ⁄₄" ³⁄₄" x 46 " 4 2" x drill flush at corner only Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill two ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
Items for step 42: (1) (4) (6) (5) ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolt x 2" hex bolts washers lock nuts Secure assembly with ³ ₈" hex bolts, ³ ₈" washers and ³ ₈" lock nuts as shown as shown. NOTE: If you are bolting through one board, use a ³ ₈" x 2" hex bolt. If you are bolting through two boards, use a ³ ₈" x 3 ¹ ₂" hex bolt. no washer no washer NOTE: All bolts are inserted from the underside. No washers are needed against the bracket.
Items for step 43: (1) (4) (4) (16) Predrill the 2" x 4" x 75³⁄₄" boards at the dimension shown. 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board climbing bars #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws Center the 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board behind the holes. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws. 9¹⁄₂" 20¹⁄₂" 31¹⁄₂" 42¹⁄₂" 30⁵⁄₈" D 2" x 4" x 18⁵ ⁄₈" 2" x 4" x 7 5³⁄₄" 2" x 4" x 7 5³⁄₄" D Attach climbing bars at dimensions shown. Use the bar as a drill guide and drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards.
Items for step 44: (1) 2" x 4" x 44¹⁄₂" board (2) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Position 2" x 4" x 44¹⁄₂" board centered at the bottom of existing 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" board as shown. Attach with #8 x 1¹ ₂" deck screws. 10³⁄₄" D 2" "x x4 ₂" 44¹ existing 2" x 4" x 18⁵⁄₈" SEE PAGE 7 AND 8 FOR HOLE PATTERNS Items for step 45: (14) 1" x 4" x 21⁷⁄₁₆" boards (84) #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws Position fourteen 1" x 4" x 21⁷⁄₁₆" as shown.
Items for step 46: (2) (4) (2) (4) (2) Attach corner brackets. Position brackets so that the long sides are against the 2" x 4" x 46³⁄₄" board and the short side is flush with the end of the board. corner brackets #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws ³⁄₈" x 2" hex bolts ³⁄₈" washers ³⁄₈" lock nuts Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards. Attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws. Again use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ³ ₈" holes completely through the boards.
CONNECT TOWER & CLIMBING BAR ASSEMBLY Items for step 47: #8 x 1¹⁄₄" deck screws ³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolts ³⁄₈" washers ³⁄₈" lock nuts Use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ¹ ₈" holes 1" deep into the boards. Attach with #8 x 1¹ ₄" deck screws. Again use the bracket as a drill guide and drill ³ ₈" holes completely through the boards. Secure with ³ ₈" x 3¹⁄₂" hex bolts, ³ ₈" washers and ³ ₈" lock nuts.
ANCHORING Items for Step 48: (7) Playset Anchors (7) ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screws (7) ³ ₈" washers At locations shown, screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Use the anchor as a drill guide and drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 1" deep into the board. Attach with ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screw and ³ ₈" washer. 2 7 A 4 6 3 5 Note: If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, cementing is required.
SILVER & GOLD DESIGN OPTIONS ONLY Items for STEP 36: (2) 2" x 4" x 31¹ ₂" boards (12) #8 x 2¹ ₂" deck screws Attach two 2" x 4" x 31¹ ₂" boards at dimensions shown. Secure with #8 x 2¹⁄₂" deck screws.
STOP The Adventure Tunnel Kit (PS 8876) must be installed now. Follow the building instructions included with the Adventure Tunnel Kit skipping Step 2 ONLY. Then continue with these instructions. Attach one pre-drilled and counter-sank 1" x 4" x 29¹ ₂" board on the outside of tower at the approximate dimension shown. Items for STEP 37: (1) 1" x 4" x 29¹ ₂" board (4) #8 x 1¹ ₂" deck screws Center board on gap and secure with #8 x 1¹⁄₂" deck screws. Do not over tighten the screws.
ANCHORING Items for Step 38: (7) Playset Anchors (7) ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screws (7) ³ ₈" washers At locations shown, screw Playset Anchors into ground by hand (a long screwdriver will help). Use the anchor as a drill guide and drill a ¹⁄₄" hole 1" deep into the board. Attach with ³ ₈" x 1¹ ₂" lag screw and ³ ₈" washer. 7 4 6 5 3 Note: If soil conditions permit anchors to be pulled out easily, such as in sandy soil conditions, cementing is required.
COMPONENTS – Mounting Instructions SWING SEAT • GYM RINGS 1. Attach coated ends of chains onto play component using Quick-Link Connectors provided. Tighten securely with an adjustable wrench. Adjustment Zone 2. Hook uncoated ends of chain onto Swing Hangers provided. 3. Customize the height of your swing or gym rings anywhere in the Adjustment Zone, to fit your child. Swing Chain Spacing: 10" minimum spacing is required from the closest point of all other rides or stationary objects.
front view CLIMBING ROPE 1. Tie five knots, equally spaced, for climbing grips. (Fig. 1) back view 2. Insert rope through top hole and tie a knot with 4" remaining. 3. Insert opposite end through bottom hole, pull tight and tie a knot while keeping rope snug. Fig. 2 4. Secure both ends with staples provided (2 each end). (Fig. 2) Fig.
SLIDE – Mounting Instructions Scoop Slide - PS 8813, Scoop Wave Slide - PS 8814 1. Align slide at right angle (90˚) to 48" play deck. Lip of slide should rest on the play deck 1¹ ₂". Using the slide as a template, mark play deck through the three holes in the slide. Drill three ¹/₈" holes at marked location.
CLIMBING WALL – Assembly Instructions 1. Align top of Climbing Wall at right angle 90˚. Lip of climbing wall should rest on the play deck 1¹ ₂". Using the Climbing Wall as a template, mark play deck through the three holes in the climbing wall. Drill three ¹⁄₈" holes at marked locations. (Fig. 1) 2. Attach Climbing Wall temporarily to play deck with three #14 x 1¹⁄₄" pan head screws provided. 3. Prepare level area where Climbing Wall touches ground. 5.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ Thank You for choosing PlayStar. Because it is our intention to make this a positive family experience, we have taken great care in preparing this product. All boards have been properly dried, thoroughly inspected for quality and dimensionally correct prior to packaging. Occasionally a piece of lumber may develop a slight twist or bow due to changing humidity levels during transportation or storage.
