Polaris Playset ASSEMBLY MANUAL 866-210-9273 YARDCRAFT.
Let the North Star be your guide to a great time on YardCraft’s Polaris Vinyl Playset! With a slide, a rock climbing wall, monkey bars, and swings for up to five kids, you’ll be the hit of the entire neighborhood! The vinyl construction keeps this playset low in maintenance but keeps the fun factor high! The Polaris Vinyl Playset will enhance the appearance of your backyard, while also making it a one-stop-shop for having fun and making memories! • • • • Tools Required 25’ Tape Measure 9/16” Wrench Cordl
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Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Begin the assembly by placing four 56” 2x6’s (1B) in a square. Place a corner bracket (6G) at each corner. Notice how the holes in the 2x6’s and the corner brackets are offset and need to be aligned correctly. Begin fastening the 4x4 to the 2x6’s using 6 7/8” threaded rods with acorn nuts and washers. (6A, 6B, 6C) Only finger tighten the nuts at this point. Place the 108” 4x4 posts (1A) in place. The pre-drilled holes need to be aligned with the holes in the 2x6’s.
Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. Tighten all the threaded rods using a 9/16” socket and a 9/16” open end wrench. Keep in mind that overtighting the acorn nuts can damage them. Locate the joist hanger template and install the joist hangers. (6H) The joist hanger template will show you where to properly position them. Keep the joist hangers flush with the top of the 2x6 and fasten them with 1 3/4” washer head screws. (6D) Repeat steps 1-5 to build the floor of the tower.
Step 9. Step 10. Step 11. Step 12. Locate the floorboards (1D) and lay them in place. There are two short boards that go between the 4x4 posts and one narrow board for the center. After the floor is finished assemble the railing section using 56” 2x6’s, corner brackets and 6 7/8” threaded rods. Fasten the floorboards using 1 1/2” vinyl screws. (6E) Complete the main structure by fastening the corner brackets. Use 1 3/4” washer head screws to fasten the top and bottom of each bracket.
Step 13. Step 14. 10ft Avalanche Slide (4C) Rock Wall (4D) & Ladder (4A) The next step is to fasten the slats to the 2x6’s to complete the railings. Use the included template to align the slats then fasten them with 1 3/4” washer head screws. Before you attach the slats you need to decide where you want the swing beam, ladder and slide then install the slats accordingly. Place the slide in place then fasten it with the included lags.
Rock Wall (4D) 5ft Ladder (4A) Ladder Handrail (4B) Sandbox Seats (1F) Fasten the top piece on the rock wall to the 2x6 using 1 1/2” vinyl screws. Place the handrail in position on the ladder and fasten it with four 1 1/2” lags. Fasten the ladder to the 2x6 using the same screws. Fasten the sandbox seats (1F) to the bottom 2x6’s using 1 1/2” vinyl screws.
Swing Frame Assembly Step 1. Start the swing frame assembly with the 2x6 swing beam. (3A) Step 2. Fasten the swing bearings (3H) to the swing beam using the lags provided with the bearings. Step 3. Place the glider bracket (4H) in position.
Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Pre-drill four 1/2” holes then attach the bracket using the included lags. Attach the swing beam bracket (3G) to the end of the beam without the end caps. Use two 4 7/8” threaded rods with washers and acorn nuts to fasten the bracket. Fasten the side tabs of the bracket using 1 3/4” washer head screws. Install the beam strap (3E) on the other end of the beam using the same 4 7/8” threaded rods. Only finger tighten the nuts at this point.
Step 8. Step 9. Step 10. Step 11. Find the 4x4 end post (3B) and install it in the beam strap. Make sure the post is square with the swing beam then tighten all the nuts. Lift the swing beam up into place on the tower. Attach the corner bracket (3F) to the swing beam and end post. Fasten it with 1 3/4” washer head screws. Fasten the swing beam bracket to the 2x6 using 3” lags after placing it in position.
Step 12. Step 13. Step 14. Step 15. Next pre-drill two 7/16” holes through the 2x6 then fasten the bracket with two 2 3/4” threaded rods. Place the 2x4 end braces (3D) in place and fasten the bottom ends to the ground 2x4. Use two 4 1/8” threaded rods to fasten them. Find the ground runner 2x4 (3C) and fasten it to the end post using a 6 1/2” threaded rod, nut and washer. Fasten the top ends of the braces to the end post using 4” lags. Pre-drill the holes first using a 1/4” drill bit.
Step 16. Assemble the glider pieces using the included hardware. Step 17. Install the swings to finish the swing frame assembly. Climbing Set Assembly Step 1. Locate these parts to begin the climbing set assembly.
Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Install the ladder end brackets (5E) on the end of the top ladder. (5A) Fasten them with 2 5/8” threaded rod, washers and acorn nuts. Flip the climbing set over and place it in position on the platform. Place the end ladder (5B) in position as shown and fasten it with 4 1/8” threaded rods. Fasten the side tabs on the end brackets using 3” lags.
Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. Step 9. Next pre-drill two 7/16” holes through the 2x6 railing then fasten the brackets using two 2 5/8” threaded rods. Locate the 2x4 side braces (5D) and install them as shown. Fasten the bottom ends to the ground runner 2x4 using 4 1/8” threaded rods. Place the ground runner 2x4 (5C) in place and fasten it with two 6 1/8” threaded rods. Fasten the top of the braces using 4” lags. These holes may have to be pre-drilled with a 1/4” bit.
Gable Roof Assembly Step 1. Place the gable roof brackets (4J) on the 4x4 post facing in as shown. Fasten them with 1 1/2” vinyl screws. Step 2. Place the gable roof (4I) in position on top of the 4x4 posts. Step 3. Fasten the roof to the brackets using the included hardware.
