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Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: X3, 120

*51-0089-W*

51-0089-W

Empire

Model: 1500LW

(BOXES: 1501, 1504, 1506,

1514, 1528, 1529, 1535, 1535F,

1537, Rad Ride 7 Box, 14’ Scoop

Slide (bagged) & Slide Box)

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA 30114

www.gorillaplaysets.com

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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. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED. CHECK FOR REVISED INSTRUCTIONS AT:

www.gorillaplaysets.com/manuals

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GORILLA PLAYSETS WARRANTY – 2017

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.).

Gorilla warrants all remaining products, including but not limited to its, Malibu Playhouse, Free Standing Swing Set,

Free Standing Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children’s Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™, Cedar Toy Chest,

Interlocking Sandbox and spring riders to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use

and conditions, for a period of 1 year.

Cosmetic imperfections and natural tendencies of wood such as peeling, splintering, warping, seasonal checking or cracking, knots or knot holes, etc. are normal characteristics of all outdoor wooden play equipment and are not covered by this warranty. Checks or cracks in wood components that do not affect the intended function of the part, piece or overall swing set are not covered under this warranty.

Wood rot or decay that develops because the product was installed in an area with poor drainage is not covered

under this warranty. Lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or conditions that develop as a result of

faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty. Fading of stain, discoloration or

mold on any wood part or accessory is not covered by this warranty. Cracks in plastic components, surface rust on

hardware and chips on powder coated materials are not considered defects in material as long as they do not

affect the functionality or structural integrity of the part or component.

It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the swing set. This includes but is not limited to staining and sealing the lumber as needed and regular inspection to be sure all hardware is tight. Instructions for proper

maintenance can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or conditions that develop because of a failure to

properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty.

Gorilla will, at its discretion, replace any above ground part within the stated warranty period that is defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 1-800-882-0272 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. In addition, within the first 30 days from the date of purchase, Gorilla will replace any parts discovered to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed and installed at a

residential, single-family dwelling. This warranty is void if the product is used in a commercial, institutional or multi-family setting. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or (a) products that have been damaged

by acts of God and/or nature, negligence, misuse or accident; (b) products that have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (c) the cost of labor; or (d) the cost of shipping any replacement product or part.

GORILLA DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GORILLA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This

warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the product subsequent to the original

purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential

damages, so these restrictions may not be applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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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. Gorilla recommends you follow all tool manufacturers’ safety guidelines. Always wear eye protection and safety gloves to prevent injury. In several phases of construction two people may be required for lifting and securing of lumber. While the play set is being constructed, please keep children off the equipment until the project is complete. Bolts and screw heads should be checked regularly for tightness. The ground ladder, rope ladder, slide, swings and other areas where children spend a majority of their playtime should be checked more frequently.

Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result from building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a play set is being used.

WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS

• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• SWING BELT: 225 LBS.

• TANDEM SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD. UP TO 140 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT.

• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

• FULL BUCKET SWING/ HALF BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

• HEAVY DUTY TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 85 LBS.

• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

• CLIMBING RAMP: 150 LBS.

• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.

• ALL SLIDES: 150 LBS.

Gorilla recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded. Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play set and injury to the users.

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Canton, GA 30114

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

underneath the play set

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. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural integrity of your play set and is not covered under warranty.

KEEPING YOUR PLAYSET LIKE NEW

MUST DO’s

The following owner responsibilities are crucial to the safety, integrity and aesthetic appeal of your swing set and may affect the warranty if not adhered to.

WITHIN 60 DAYS

Check and tighten Hex Bolts/T-nuts, Carriage Bolts/Lock-nuts, and Lag Screws within the first 60 days and

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then twice annually – once before each season and then once during the season.

WITHIN 90 DAYS

• Apply a sealant or semi-transparent stain with sealant within the first 90 days of owning the swing set. Our own Stain/sealant is available online here: http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/Playground-Sealant-p/10-0003.htm

Oil based stain or water based stain may be used. Should you choose to use other stain we suggest asking the product covering specialists at any number of specialty paint stores or home improvement centers for a product that would work best for your local environment. ** TIP – while the set is new, take a small board from to the store with you so they can color match the tint of the stain or sealant.

SEASONAL REMINDERS

If your area experiences regular snowfall, remove your fabric tarp/canopy to avoid stretching, sagging or

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tearing of the material. Store it inside, folded up, and it will be as good as new when winter is over.

If your area experiences extremely cold temperatures, remove swing belts and other pliable features to

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prolong the lifespan of these play activities.

OTHER TIPS

Spray swing hangers with Pam, Mazola or olive oil to stop squeaking; do not use petroleum based products

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such as WD-40 or motor oil.

To repel yellow jackets and wasps, use a cotton ball and dab interior wooden corners

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deck with a liquid dish soap. Avoid using insecticides.

To speed up the slide wipe the center of slide with wax paper every 2 - 3 weeks.

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For additional safety and maintenance guidelines, please visit our website.

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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. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your children.

WARNING:

Children must NOT use this play set until it has been

completely assembled and inspected by an adult to

ensure it has been properly installed.

Gorilla Playsets

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA. 30114

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Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: X3, 120

Model: 1500LW

(BOXES: 1501, 1504, 1506,

1514, 1528, 1529, 1535, 1535F,

1537, Rad Ride 7 Box, 14’

Scoop Slide (bagged) & Slide

Box)

REV: 4.17.2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……...........................Pages 4-7

Leveling Fort, General Information and Denitions............................................Pages 7-9

How to Install T-nuts, Board Identication, Predrill Lag Screw Directions and

Swing Beam Loading......................................................................................Pages 10-14

Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents ……………………….............Pages 15-16

Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists……………………………........Pages 17-56

Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts (Middle Level Deck)...………..………...….............. Step 1

Swing Beam Plate................................................................................................... Step 2

Framing Middle Level.…………………………..…………………………..……... Steps 3-10

Deck Spacer and Deck Assembly…………....……………...…………...…...... Steps 11-13

Framing Front Level…………………...…………...…..……..……...….……..... Steps 14-20

Deck Spacer and Deck Assembly.……………………..……............................ Steps 21-23

Panel Supports Front Level................................................................................... Step 24

Building and Mounting Ladder Front Level..................................................... Steps 25-26

Lower Level Steps................................................................................................. Step 27

Middle Level Center Post...................................................................................... Step 28

Building and Mounting Rockwall…………….……………………..……........… Steps 29-33

Angle Supports.................................................................................................... Step 33A

Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts (Upper Level Deck).............................................. Step 34

Framing Upper Level Deck............................................................................. Steps 35-43

Upper Level Deck........................................................................................... Steps 44-48

Upper Level Center Post and Railing............................................................. Steps 49-50

Assembling and Attaching Radical Ride Slide....................................................... Step 51

Upper Level Bottom Panel Boards, Steps and Rear Center Post.................. Steps 52-54

Upper Level, Middle Level and Lower Level Panel Slats..……...………....... Steps 55-57

Swing Beam Assembly………………………………………………………........Steps 58-64

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hanging Swings……………………………………………………….…….……......... Step 65

Upper Level Wood Roof Assembly.……………………….......……................. Steps 66-70

Middle Level Wood Roof Assembly................................................................ Steps 71-76

Lower Level Wood Roof Assembly................................................................. Steps 77-84

Wall Panel Boards................................................................................................. Step 85

Plastic Sunburst..................................................................................................... Step 86

Sandbox Seats and Name Plate........................................................................... Step 87

Picnic Table.................................................................................................. Steps 88-88B

Safety Boards........................................................................................................ Step 89

Monkey Bar Assembly and Installation........................................................... Steps 90-96

Ground Stakes....................................................................................................... Step 97

Tic Tac Toe Assembly and Installation............................................................ Steps 98-99

Rock Wall Rope................................................................................................... Step 100

Telescope............................................................................................................ Step 101

Steering Wheel.................................................................................................... Step 102

Super Scoop Slide............................................................................................... Step 103

Lower Level Front Center Post ........................................................................... Step 104

Safety Handles.................................................................................................... Step 105

Sun Support......................................................................................................... Step 106

Wall Panel Boards............................................................................................... Step 107

Window and Crowns............................................................................................ Step 108

Wall Panel Boards............................................................................................... Step 109

Solar Wall Light.................................................................................................... Step 110

Wiki Wave Slide................................................................................................... Step 111

Appendix: Chimney/Dormers, Jumbo Binoculars, Chalkboard Kit......................Page 173

PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!

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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.

• This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated oor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight

of 425 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants who have a combined weight of 1225. (This weight does not include any picnic table area(s).)

• On-site adult supervision is required.

• Teach children not to walk close to, in front of, behind, or between moving swings or

other moving playground equipment.

• Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings

• Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing

beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

• Teach children not to jump from swings or other playground equipment in motion.

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

• Teach children to sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.

• Teach children not to use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

• Teach children to always go down slides feet rst. Never slide headrst.

• Teach children to look before they slide to make sure no one is at the bottom.

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

• The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-tting 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.

• Teach children not to climb when the equipment is wet.

• Teach children to never jump from a fort deck. They should always use the ladder,

ramp or slide.

• Teach children to never crawl or walk across the top of monkey bars or swing beam.

• Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof or on the outside of a tube slide.

• Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends

and that they cannot be looped around an adult hand.

• Teach children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specically 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.

• Teach children to never wrap their legs around swing chain.

• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.

• Teach children to remove their bike or other sports helmet before playing on the

playgound equipment.

• Teach children to NEVER look at the sun or other bright light through any accessory

such as but not limited to a telescope, periscope or binoculars.

WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set until it has been completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure it has been properly installed and the swing beam legs are anchored.

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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.

• Deterioration and corrosion on structural components, which connect to the ground.

• Missing or damaged equipment components, such as handholds, guardrails, swing seats.

• 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 often due to wood expansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.

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

32°F. Reinstall swings and other swing equipment at the beginning of the usage season.

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

• 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.

• 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. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact us for warranted replacement parts.

• Swing chains, rings, ropes, etcetera should always be fastened to a rotating swing hanger.

NEVER attach a chain, ring, rope, etcetera to a stationary hanger such as but not limited to an

eye bolt. Severe wear could occur leading to an injury.

• 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 C.F.R. Part

1303. These requirements are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/

• 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 play set with stain regularly, it will help prevent severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.

• 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.

• Creating and maintaining the play set on a level location is very important. As your children

play, your play set 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.

• Twice a month during the usage season rake the playground protective surfacing materials to

prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths. Replace the protective surfacing materials as required.

• Disposal Instructions: When the play set is no longer desired, it should be disassembled and

disposed of in such away that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time the play set is discarded.

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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/PageFiles/122149/325.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.

Certain manufactured synthetic surfaces also are acceptable; however, test data on

shock absorbing performance should be requested from the manufacturer.

Asphalt and concrete are unacceptable. They do not have any shock absorbing properties. Similarly, grass and turf should not be used. Their ability to absorb shock during a fall can be reduced considerably through wear and environmental conditions.

Certain loose-ll surfacing materials are acceptable. Surfacing materials are acceptable,

such as the types and depths shown in the table.

Fall Heights and Materials

Type Of Material 6 in. depth 9 in. depth 12 in. depth

Double-Shredded bark mulch 6’ Fall Height 10’ Fall Height 11’ Fall Height

Wood Chips 6’ Fall Height 7’ Fall Height 12’ Fall Height

Fine Sand 5’ Fall Height 5’ Fall Height 9’ Fall Height

Shredded Tires* 10-12’ Fall Height N/A N/A

Fine Gravel 6’ Fall Height 7’ Fall Height 10’ Fall Height

*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.

It should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing material is used.

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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. The fall zone in front and back of the swing should extend out a minimum distance of twice the height of the swing as measured from the ground to the top of the swing support structure.

LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY

• Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort. {i.e. four corner posts with

base (sand box boards) and deck supports}

• Position in the most level area chosen for the play set, keeping in mind the location

and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc. that extend off the fort.

• Once the frame is in the nal position, check for vertical and horizontal levelness to

determine which side(s) will need to be dug into the ground to level the play set.

• With a shovel, score the ground around the outside edges of the sandbox boards on

the ‘high’ side of the fort. This is the area that will be dug in. Make sure to score deep

enough; the scored lines will be your digging template.

• Push the frame off and away from the scored area, far enough to dig and remove dirt

to reach the appropriate depth.

• Dig a channel along the scored line(s) for the base of the fort (corner post and

sandbox boards) to rest into. Dig the channel(s) to the same level depth. The bottom of the channel(s) should be level to each other so your frame doesn’t teeter or rock because the channel(s) are uneven.

• Once you have removed enough grass and dirt, slide/push the frame into the

channel(s). Place a level on the vertical and horizontal boards of the frame to determine if enough soil, or too much, was removed.

• Repeat this process until the basic frame is plumb and level and in its nal position

before completing the rest of the assembly.

• Measure to make sure fort is square.

Important: if you require a channel depth of more than 6”, then we recommend you have your play set area professionally graded before completing assembly.

Example Play area:

Side View of Playset Frame (Grade is the Slanted Line)

The diagonal measurements should be the same from corner post to

corner post. If not, adjust

corner posts so that the distance is equal.

= Area to be scored and channeled for levelness

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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. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate from wooden pieces.

• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure

there are no broken boards.

• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface

so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.

• Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks, etc… We reject parts that are structurally defective. We use a high quality lumber in our structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or rough spots and sand them smooth to prevent injury.

• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly.

Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.

• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.

• Never tighten hardware completely at rst. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt

alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten

each joint.

• After the main unit is assembled it is critical that the oor is level and square. If the main frame is not level, the walls and oor will be out of square.

• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and every

board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons.

• Place the set on level ground, not less than 6 feet from any structure or obstruction

such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.

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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.

Counter-Sunk Hole

Through 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.

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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 ush into the wood.

Corner Post

T-nut

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 ush to the wood.

This picture shows the T-nut inserted

and installed ush to the wood.

Flush (Correct)

Cross Section end view, you are looking at an X-ray view of the post and T-nut. The barrel of the T-nut is in the corner post the line is the face of the wood.

This picture shows an end view of the T-nut

installed ush to the wood.

WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP

OF THE T-NUT INTO THE

FACE OF THE WOOD

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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. THE TEETH PENETRATE INTO THE CORNER POST WOOD TO PREVENT THE T-NUT FROM SPINNING WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE HEX HEAD BOLT.

SHOWN BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE T-NUT IS HAMMERED INTO THE CORNER POST ON THE BACK SIDE. THE BOARD IS BEING ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE CORNER POST.

CORNER POST

BOARD YOU ARE ATTACHING TO CORNER POST.

HEX HEAD BOLT

T-NUT FLANGE IS HERE.

WASHER

BOARD YOU ARE ATTACHING TO CORNER POST.

CORNER POST

HEX HEAD BOLT

FRONT SIDE OF CORNER POST

T-NUT

WASHER

BACK SIDE OF CORNER POST

TEETH

CROSS SECTION VIEW OF BOARD, CORNER POST AND FASTENERS.

T-NUT DETAILS

FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH

THREADS ON INSIDE OF BARREL .

BARREL SHAPED END GOES INTO HOLE IN CORNER POST.

DETAIL A

SCALE 2 : 1

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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 1-• 1/2" for the thickness. We "remill" that lumber to 1-3/8" thick.

The 4 is the width of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 3-• 1/2" for the width. We "remill" that lumber to 3-3/8" wide. Note: sometimes the width will be smaller than 3-3/8" because: A) We need the width of the part to fit into a certain area of the play set. B) We need the designation to be simple.

The 3600 is the length of the board. It means the board is 36 inches long. If the code • were 3625 then the board is 36-1/4" in length.

The "BPB" abbreviation stands for "Bottom Panel Board". The wood part bill of materials • in the instructions has a description which will match the abbreviation closely.

In the event that there is no tag on a wood part measure the part then:• A)Use the measurements and compare them to the wood list at the front of the instructions to identify it. B)Look at the holes on the wood part and compare them to the pictures in the wood list. C)Look to see if the holes are centered or if they are offset up or offset down. This should help you identify any parts that have missing tags. In the event that you cannot identify a board please email us for assistance.

36" LENGTH

" WIDTH

THICKNESS

TAG

2-4-3600-BPB

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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. Each diameter will require a different size drill bit. When installing lag screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

LAG SCREW DIAMETER DRILL BIT SIZE

" 3

Corner Post

5/16" DIAMETER 9/64"

3/8" DIAMETER 11/64"

Example: 3/8" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw

This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue to drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.

Example 5/16" diameter x 3-1/2" lag screw

This would be like the 2 x 4 board installation shown below. Place the board into position. Spot Drill through the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 9/64" drill bit. Remove the 2 x 4 board. Continue to drill the holes to a total depth of 2-5/16" as shown at the right. Install the 2 x 4 board.

2 x 4 board

Example 3/8" diameter x 5" lag screw

This would be like the 4 x 4 board installation shown below. Place the board into position. Spot drill through the holes in the 4 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 11/64" drill bit. Remove the 4 x 4 board. Continue to drill the holes to a total depth of 2-13/16" as shown at the right. Install the 4 x 4 board.

Corner Post

Corner post

2 x 4 board

4 x 4 board

Corner Post

4 "

13 16

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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.

MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 LBS.

THIS END OF SWING BEAM IS ATTACHED TO PLAY SET.

SWINGING WEIGHT

125 LBS MAX150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

TRAPEZE BAR

150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

SWING BELT SWING BELT

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Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general

construction process of your new playset before getting started.

SITE PLAN:

9'-101"

Swing Belts (2)

10'-1 "

3'-11

Trapeze (1)

26'-10 "

3 4

5'-10"

10'-115"

5'-6

Radical Ride Tube Slide

2'-6

Rock Wall

1'-11""

2'-11

2'-0"

Wave Slide

Ladder

6'-8

1 2

5'-91"

1'-61"

2'-11""

5'-10"

1 4

Playset height: 13 feet - 1-5/8 inches Deck heights: 4 feet, 5 feet and 7 feet Swing Beam height: 7 feet - 7-1/2 inches

Approximate assembly time: 20 to 22 hours

(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended

Super Scoop Slide

20'-97"

Monkey Bars

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REQUIRED TOOL LIST:

___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/8”, 9/64”, 11/64” and a 1” Paddle style bit. ___ ½” Wrench and Socket ___ ½” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16” Wrench and Socket ___ Level ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill) ___ Hammer ___ Pencil ___ Locking Pliers (Vise Grips) ___ Shovel

KIT CONTENTS

Swings, Slides, Accessories: ___ (Qty ) Description ___ (2) Swingbelts w/ Chains ___ (1) Trapeze Swing w/ Chains ___ (1) 8ft. Wiki Wave Slide ___ (1) Rad Ride Tube Slide ___ (1) 14’ Scoop Slide ___ (10) Rock Wall Grips (assorted colors) ___ (1) Telescope ___ (1) Steering Wheel ___ (4) Plastic Sunburst 07-0028-G ___ (1) Front Plastic Arch 07-0027-G ___ (2) Dormer Window 07-0029-G ___ (2) Solar Wall Light 09-2003 ___ (1) Tic Tac Toe ___ (10) Safety Handles ___ (2) Crown ___ (2) Plastic Window with shutters ___ (2) 16” Metal Safety Handles ___ (1) Jumbo Binoculars ___ (1) Chalkboard Kit

Fort Hardware:

see following pages

Swing Beam Hardware:

see following pages

Wood Components:

see following pages

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1501 HARDWARE

PAGE: 1 OF 2

#14 X 1-1/4"

PAN HEAD SCREW

QTY: 4

3/8" X 1-1/8"

BLACK PLASTIC

PLUG

QTY: 6

#8 X 1"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

#8 X 1-3/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 4

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 189

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 52

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 20

REV A: 9/10/2014 JH

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 22

TORQUE WASHER

QTY: 17

3/8" LOCK NUT QTY: 19

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 31

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 14

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.

5/16 X 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 8

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 34

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1501 HARDWARE

5/16" X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG

SCREW

QTY: 12

3/8 X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 12

PAGE: 2 OF 2 REV A: 9/10/2014 JH

3/8 x 9"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 1

3/8 x 7"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 14

3/8 x 6-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 2

3/8 x 3-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 2

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE BIT

QTY: 1

PLASTIC

BOLT CAP

QTY: 19

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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#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 71

1504 HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 1 PRELIMINARY

9/18/2012 J.H.

#14 x 3"

PAN HEAD SCREW

QTY: 3

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 12

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 5

#10 x 3-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 18

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 4

5/16" X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG

SCREW

QTY: 31

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 18

3/8 X 5"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 4

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 49

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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1506N HARDWARE

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 6

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 104

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 28

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 10

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

PAGE: 1 OF 1 REV B: 8/18/2015 J.H.

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 6

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 6

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 5

5/16 X 2-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 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.

3/8" X 5"

LAG SCREW

QTY: 9

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 9

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1514 HARDWARE

PAGE: 1 OF 1 PRELIMINARY

9/19/2012 J.H.

#10 X 2" SELF

DRILLING SCREW

QTY: 18

#14 x 1-1/4"

PAN HEAD SCREW

QTY: 4

END OF SCREW LOOKS SPLIT SIMILAR TO A DRILL BIT.

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 8

5/16" x 3-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 8

3/8" X 5"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 2

3/8" x 5-1/2"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 2

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 4

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 8

1/4" WASHER

QTY: 4

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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1528 HARDWARE

PAGE 1 OF 1

1/16/2015 SO.

#8 X 1"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 25

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 110

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 25

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 12

5/16" X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 4

5/16" X 2-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

5/16" x 3-1/2"

LAG SCREW

QTY: 6

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE BIT

QTY:1

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 12

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 6

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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1529 HARDWARE

PAGE 1 OF 1

1/16/2015 S.O.

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 22

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 34

#8 X 1-3/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 8

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 6

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 4

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE BIT

QTY: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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11-0087

1535 Hardware PAGE 1 OF 1 REV: C 4/12/2017 S.O.

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 24

#2 SQUARE

DRILL BIT

QTY: 1

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 3

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 84

#8 X 1-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 130

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 27

#8 X 1"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 4

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 31

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 71

5/16 X 6"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 29

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.

5/16" X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG

SCREW

QTY: 38

5/16" X 2-1/2"

HEX LAG

SCREW QTY: 2

3/8" X 5"

HEX LAG

SCREW

QTY: 4

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11-2027

SUB BRACKET HARDWARE

12/09/2015 JH

3/8" X 2-1/2" 3/8" WASHER LAG SCREW QTY: 4

QTY: 4

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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1501

PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

2 X 4 X 13"

ANGLE SUPPORT

2-4-1300-AS

2 X 4 X 14-3/4"

PICNIC TABLE

TOP SUPPORT

2-4-1475-PTTS

NOT USED

2 X 4 X 17"

LADDER STEP

2-4-1700-LS

NOT USED

2 X 4 X 18"

ANGLE SUPPORT

2-4-1800-AS

2 X 4 X 24"

ROPE

LADDER STEP

2-4-2400-RLST

2 X 4 X 27-1/2"

PICNIC TABLE

SEAT SUPPORT

2-4-2750-PTSS

2 X 4 X 32-1/2"

PICNIC TABLE

LAG

2-4-3250-PTL

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NOT USED

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 47-1/2"

SAFETY/END

PANEL BOARD

2-4-4750-SBEP

2 X 4 X 58"

SWING BEAM

CROSS MEMBER

2-4-5800-CM

2 X 4 X 66"

LADDER RIGHT

SIDE

2-4-6600-LRS

NOT USED

2 X 4 X 66"

LADDER LEFT

SIDE

2-4-6600-LLS

2 X 4 X 66"

ROCK WALL

SIDE

2-4-6600-RWS

2 X 4 X 70"

CENTER DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-7000-CDS

2 X 4 X 70"

DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-7000-DS

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 x 4 x 70"

REAR TOP

PANEL BOARD

2-4-7000-RTPB

2 x 6 x 47-1/2"

END SANDBOX/

BOTTOM

PANEL BOARD

2-6-4750-ESPB

2 x 6 x 70"

FRONT FACE

BOARD

2-6-7000-FFB

2 x 6 x 70"

SANDBOX

BOARD

2-6-7000-SB

4 x 4 x 47-1/2" SWING BEAM

MOUNT

4-4-4750-SBM

5/4 X 3 X 13-1/4"

PICNIC TABLE

SLAT

125-3-1325-PTS

5/4 X 3 X 17-1/2"

TIC TAC TOE

MOUNT

125-3-1750-TTTM

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NOT USED

2 NOT USED

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

5/4 X 3 X 18-3/4"

LADDER BACK

125-3-1875-LB

5/4 X 3 X 23-7/8"

ROCK WALL

CAP

125-3-2387-RWC

5/4 X 3 X 28-1/4"

PANEL SLATS

125-3-2825-PS

5/4 X 4 X 40-3/8"

DECK SPACER

125-4-4038-DS

5/4 X 6 X 22"

SANDBOX

SEAT

125-6-2200-SS

5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8"

BOTTOM ROCK

WALL BOARD

125-6-2387-BRW

5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8"

ROCK

WALL BOARD

125-6-2387-RWB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

5/4 X 6 X 43"

PICNIC TABLE &

SEAT BOARD

125-6-4300-PTTS

5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8"

DECK BOARD

125-6-4737-DB

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1504

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 18"

ANGLE SUPPORT-

UPPER LEVEL

RAD RIDE SIDE

2-4-1800-ULRDAS

2 X 4 X 18"

ANGLE SUPPORT-

UPPER LEVEL

REAR

2-4-1800-ULRAS

2 X 4 X 21-1/2"

ANGLE SUPPORT-

UPPER LEVEL

SWING SIDE

2-4-2150-ULSAS

2 X 4 X 30-7/16"

SIDE TOP

PANEL BOARD

2-4-3043-STPB

2 X 4 X 34"

UPPER LEVEL

CENTER DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-3400-CDS

2 X 4 X 34"

UPPER LEVEL

DECK

SUPPORT/

SAFETY BOARD

2-4-3400-UDS

2 X 4 X 70"

UPPER LEVEL

STEPS/RAILING

2-4-7000-ULSR

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1 NOT USED

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 6 X 30-7/16"

SIDE BOTTOM

PANEL BOARD

2-6-3043-SBPB

2 X 6 X 42-1/2"

REAR BOTTOM

PANEL BOARD

2-6-4250-RBPB

2 X 6 X 70"

BACK

PANEL BOARD

2-6-7000-BPB5

4 X 4 X 23-1/2"

SLIDE BLOCK

4-4-2350-SB

4 X 4 X 30-1/2"

CENTER BLOCK

SUPPORT

4-4-3050-CBS

4 X 4 X 43-1/2"

RAD RIDE CENTER POST 4-4-4350-RCP

4 X 4 X 70"

UPPER LEVEL

UNDER DECK

SUPPORT

4-4-7000-UDS

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4 NOT USED

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

5/4 X 3 X 34-1/2"

PANEL SLAT

125-3-3450-PS

5/4 X 4 X 25"

RAD RIDE

DECK SPACER

125-4-2500-RRDS

5/4 X 4 X 29-1/2"

UPPER

DECK SPACER

125-4-2950-UDS

5/4 X 4 X 35-1/2"

REAR

DECK SPACER

125-4-3550-RDS

5/4 X 4 X 63"

UPPER

DECK SPACER

125-4-6300-UDS

5/4 X 6 X 69-7/8"

UPPER

DECK BOARD

125-6-6988-UDB

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1506

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

1 X 4 X 30-1/2"

ROOF FINISHER

1-4-3050-RF

1 X 4 X 30-1/2"

ROOF STARTER

1-4-3050-RS

1 X 5 X 30-1/2" ROOF BOARD

1-5-3050-RB

NOT USED

1 X 6 X 30-1/2"

ROOF PEAK 1-6-3050-RP

2 X 4 X 18"

CLOSE OUT

BOARD

2-4-1800-COB

2 X 4 X 35-5/8"

UPPER LEVEL REAR

CENTER POST

2-4-3563-ULRP

2 X 4 X 51-1/8"

ROOF SUPPORT

LEFT

2-4-5113-RSL

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 51-1/8"

ROOF SUPPORT

RIGHT

2-4-5113-RSR

4 X 4 X 33-5/16"

UPPER LEVEL

CENTER POST

4-4-3331-ULCP

4 X 4 X 59-1/2"

LOWER LEVEL

CENTER POST

4-4-5950-LLCP

RIGHT HAS HOLE HERE

4 X 4 X 60-1/4"

LAG POST

WOOD ROOF

LEFT

4-4-6025-LPWL

4 X 4 X 60-1/4"

LAG POST

WOOD ROOF

RIGHT

4-4-6025-LPWR

5/4 X 6 X 10"

ROOF PEAK

SUPPORT

125-6-1000-RPS

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1514

4 X 4 X 70"

MONKEY BAR

RUNNER-LEFT

4-4-7000-MBRL

4 X 4 X 70"

MONKEY BAR

RUNNER-RIGHT

4-4-7000-MBRR

4 X 4 X 86-1/4"

MONKEY BAR

LADDER

4-4-8650-MBL

QTY.PICTURE DESCRIPTION

4 X 4 X 70"

LOWER LEVEL

UNDER DECK

SUPPORT

4-4-7000-MBS

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1528

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

1 X 4 X 29.29"

LEFT1

RIGHT

ROOF FINISHER

FRONT

1-4-2929-RFFL

1-4-2929-RFFR

1 X 4 X 76-7/8"

ROOF STARTER

REAR

1-4-7688-RSR

1 X 4 X 76-7/8"

ROOF STARTER

FRONT

1-4-7688-RSF

3 NOT USED

1 GETS CUT DURING ASSEMBLY

1 X 4 X 76-7/8"

ROOF FINISHER

REAR

1-4-7688-RFR

1 X 5 X 76-7/8"

1-5-7688-RB

1 X 2 X 32.00"

ROOF BATTEN

1-2-3200-RB

14ROOF BOARD

1 X 4 X 8-3/4"

WALL PANEL

BOARD

1-4-0875-WPB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

1 X 4 X 12-1/4"

WALL PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1225-WPB

1 X 4 X 15-3/4"

WALL PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1575-WPB

1 X 4 X 19-5/16"

WALL PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1931-WPB

1 NOT USED

5/4 X 5 X 10.81"

ROOF PANEL

PEAK SUPPORT

125-5-1081-RPPS

5/4 X 6 X 10"

ROOF PEAK

SUPPORT

125-6-1000-RPS

2 X 4 X 28-9/16"

CENTER POST

2-4-2856-CP

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 22.75" WALL PANEL

SUPPORT (1 HOLE ON ON CENTER)

2-4-2275-WPSL

2-4-2275-WPSR

LEFT1

RIGHT1

NOT USED

2 X 4 X 35.15"

ROOF SUPPORT

(1 HOLE OFFSET)

2-4-3515-RSL

2-4-3515-RSR

2 X 4 X 69.75"

ROOF FINISHER

SUPPORT

(2 HOLES ON

CENTER)

2-4-6975-RFS

5 X 11 X 46.97"

ROOF PANEL

RIGHT ASSEMBLY

5-11-4697-RPRA

LEFT2

RIGHT2

NOT USED

5 X 11 X 46.97"

ROOF PANEL LEFT

ASSEMBLY

5-11-4697-RPLA

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1535

1 X 2 X 10"

WINDOW BATTEN

1-2-1000-WB

1 X 2 X 17-1/2"

WINDOW BATTEN

1-2-1750-WB

1 X 4 X 10-1/4"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1025-WPB

QTY.PICTURE DESCRIPTION

1 X 4 X 11-1/8"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1113-WPB

1 X 4 X 16-1/2"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-1650-WPB

1 X 4 X 21"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-2100-WPB

1 X 4 X 24"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-2400-WPB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

1 X 4 X 26"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1 X 4 X 2600-WPB

1 X 4 X 27"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-2700-WPB

1 X 4 X 28"

WINDOW PANEL

BOARD

1-4-2800-WPB

1 X 5 X 38-7/8"

ROOF BOARD

1-5-3888-RB

1 X 5 X 38-7/8"

ROOF FINISHER

1-5-3888-RF

5/4 X 3 X 28-1/4"

PANEL SLATS

125-3-2825-PS

5/4 X 4 X 18-1/2"

LADDER BACK

125-4-1850-LB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

5/4 X 4 X 63"

DECK SPACER

125 X 4 X 6300-DS

5/4 X 4 X 69-7/8"

DECK BOARD

125-4-6988-DB

5/4 X 6 X 12-7/8"

ROOF PEAK

SUPPORT

125-6-1281-RPS

5/4 X 6 X 69-7/8"

DECK BOARD

125-6-6988-DB

2 X 4 X 14"

BOTTOM PANEL

BOARD

2-4-1400-BPB

2 X 4 X 17"

LADDER STEP

2-4-1700-LS

2 X 4 X 28"

MONKEY BARS

FILLER BOARD

2-4-2800-MBFB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 29-1/2"

SUN SUPPORT

2-4-2950-SS

2 X 4 X 35-1/2" CENTER DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-3550-CDS

2 X 4 X 35-1/2"

TOP PANEL

BOARD

2-4-3550-TPB

2 X 4 X 39"

PANEL AND DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-3900-PDS

2 X 4 X 46-3/8"

REAR ROOF SUPPORT LEFT 2-4-4635-RRSL

2 X 4 X 46-3/8"

REAR ROOF

SUPPORT RIGHT

2-4-4635-RRSR

2 X 4 X 47-7/8"

FRONT ROOF SUPPORT LEFT 2-4-4788-FRSL

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 47-7/8"

FRONT ROOF

SUPPORT RIGHT

2-4-4788-FRSR

2 X 4 X 57"

LADDER SIDE LEFT

2-4-5700-LSL

2 X 4 X 57"

LADDER SIDE

RIGHT

2-4-5700-LSR

2 X 4 X 70"

TRANSITION STEP

2-4-7000-DS

2 X 4 X 70"

TOP PANEL

BOARD

2-4-7000-TPB

2 X 6 X 39"

BOTTOM PANEL

BOARD

2-6-3900-BPB

2 X 6 X 47-1/2"

TOP PANEL

BOARD

2-6-4750-TPB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 6 X 70"

FRONT TOP

PANEL BOARD

2-6-7000-FTPB

2 X 6 X 70"

SANDBOX

BOARD

2-6-7000-SB

4 X 4 X 35-1/2"

MONKEY BARS

MOUNT

4-4-3550-MBM

4 X 4 X 28-1/2"

CONNECTOR

POST

4-4-2850-CP

4 X 4 X 32"

CENTER POST

4-4-3200-CP

4 X 4 X 87-1/2" CORNER POST

4-4-8750-CP

2 X 13 X 46-1/2"

ROOF PANEL LEFT

ASSEMBLY

2-13-4652-RPLA

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1535F

2 X 13 X 46-1/2"

ROOF PANEL

RIGHT ASSEMBLY

2-13-4652-RPRA

2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX

BOARD

2-6-7000-SB

QTY.PICTURE DESCRIPTION

2 X 6 X 78"

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD LEFT

2-6-7800-SBL

2 X 6 X 78"

SIDE SANDBOX

BOARD RIGHT

2-6-7800-SBR

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

4 X 4 X 108"

PLASTIC COATED

CORNER POST-

FRONT

4 X 4 X 120"

PLASTIC COATED

CORNER POST-

MIDDLE

4 X 4 X 120"

PLASTIC COATED

CORNER POST-

REAR

4 X 4 X 108"

PLASTIC COATED

SWING LEG

4 X 6 X 120"

PLASTIC COATED

SWING BEAM

Page 56

PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

WIKI

WAVE

SLIDE

03-0015-G

14'

SUPER

SCOOP

SLIDE

03-0007-G

RAD

RIDE SLIDE

03-0002

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

10' ROCK WALL

ROPE

SWING

W/CHAINS

04-0002

TRAPEZE

BAR

04-0006

SUB BRACKET

11-5017

1W/CHAINS

Page 58

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

SWING

PLATE

11-5002

CLIMBING

ROCK

(5 ROCKS

ARE IN

ONE

BAG)

07-0008

A-FRAME

SWING

LEG

BRACKET

11-5010

HARDWARE BOXES:

1501,1504, 1506, 1514, 1528, 1535, 1535F, 11-2027

HARDWARE

BOXES

INSTRUCTIONS

EA.

Page 59

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

GREEN

BRACKET 4

11-5013

SPRING

CLIP

11-4003

IRON

DUCTILE

SWING

HANGER

11-4012

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

UNASSEMBLED

DORMER

(1529 BOX)

UNASSEMBLED

CHIMNEY

(1529 BOX

OR 1

SLIDE BOX )

TELESCOPE

07-0001

Page 61

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

PLASTIC

SUNBURST

07-0028-G

FRONT

PLASTIC ARCH

07-0027-G

DORMER

WINDOW

07-0029-G

SOLAR WALL

LIGHT

09-2003

Page 62

(NOT SHOWN)

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

MANUFACTURER

LOGO PLATE 1

GROUND

STAKE

(PAIR)

07-0016-P

TIC TAC TOE

(UNASSEMBLED)

07-0010

STEERING

WHEEL

07-0004

Page 63

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

SAFETY

HANDLE

(2 HANDLES

ARE IN

ONE BAG)

07-0005

PLASTIC

DORMER

SUNBURST

07-0031-G

UNASSEMBLED

DORMERS

(1537 BOX)

BINOCULARS

07-0003

CHALKBOARD

07-0018 1

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

CROWN

07-0019

PLASTIC

WINDOW

07-0013-G

8-5/8"W X

6-1/2"H

MONKEY

BAR PLATE

11-5014

1-5/16" DIA.

X 19-3/4L MONKEY

BAR

11-5104

16" SAFETY

HANDLE

08-0001

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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 108" CORNER POSTS AND 4 X 4 X 120" MIDDLE CORNER POST IN THE AREA YOU

INTEND ON BUILDING THE FORT SIDE OF THE PLAYSET. 4: USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY AND ORIENT THE NECESSARY DIRECTION THE POSTS

SHOULD FACE. 5: USE A HAMMER TO SEAT THE T-NUTS AFTER INSERTING THEM INTO THE HOLES SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. 6: THE BARREL OF THE T-NUT SHOULD GO IN THE HOLE FIRST. HAMMER THE T-NUT UNTIL IT IS FLUSH/ALMOST FLUSH TO

THE CORNER POSTS.

MIDDLE CORNER POSTS HAVE AN EXTRA HOLE HERE THAT THE FRONT POSTS DO NOT HAVE

HOLES AT THE TOP OF THE CORNER POSTS SHOULD BE FACING THIS DIRECTION.

MIDDLE

CORNER

POSTS

HAVE AN

EXTRA HOLE

HERE THAT

THE FRONT

POSTS DO

NOT HAVE.

NO T-NUT IN THESE HOLES (FOR SWING BEAM MOUNT USING CARRIAGE BOLTS.)

NO T-NUT IN THESE HOLES.

4 X 4 X 120"

MIDDLE

CORNER

POST

LEFT SIDE OF FORT

4 X 4 X 120"

MIDDLE

CORNER

POST

RIGHT SIDE OF FORT

4 X 4 X 108" FRONT CORNER POST.

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 2: 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 3/8" X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS ON TOP AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH. 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.

3/8" X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT

SWING BEAM PLATE

SWING BEAM MOUNT

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT BOLT CAP

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STEP 3: 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. 4: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CORNER

POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN. 5: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOLES OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE

T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE TOP HOLES WILL BE USED LATER. 6: LAY THE 4 X 4 X 47-1/2" SWING BEAM MOUNT ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS. THE THREE COUNTERSUNK HOLES

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SWING BEAM MOUNT MUST FACE DOWNWARD. 7: FIND TWO TORQUE WASHERS. PLACE A 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT THROUGH THE TORQUE WASHER, MAKING SURE THAT THE

TEETH ARE FACING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE THREADS OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT. PLACE THE TORQUE WASHER/CARRIAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY INTO THE CORNER POST HOLES SO THAT THE HEAD OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT FACES WHAT WILL BE THE INSIDE OF THE FORT. USE A HAMMER TO SET THE TORQUE WASHER INTO THE CORNER POST.

8: ATTACH THE SWING BEAM MOUNT AS SHOWN IN DETAIL A.

3/8" X 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT

TORQUE WASHER

CORNER POST

DETAIL A

BOLT CAP

3/8" WASHER 3/8" LOCK NUT

SWING BEAM PLATE

2 X 6 X 47-1/2" SIDE SANDBOX BOARD-RIGHT (OFFSET HOLES DOWN)

4 X 4 X 47-1/2" SWING BEAM MOUNT (COUNTERSUNK HOLES FACE DOWN)

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

2 X 6 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (OFFSET HOLES DOWN)

SWING BEAM MOUNT

RIGHT SIDE OF FORT

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 4: 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 BOARD

- LEFT TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER. 4: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS IN THE MIDDLE OF

THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN. 5: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOLES OF THE BOTTOM PANEL

BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE TOP HOLES WILL BE USED LATER. 6: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" TOP PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE TOP

PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN. 7: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD TO

THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.

4 X 4 X 120"

MIDDLE POST 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" TOP PANEL BOARD (OFFSET DOWN)

(LEFT SIDE)

5/16" WASHER 5/16" X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLTS

2 X 6 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

2 X 6 X 78" SIDE SANDBOX BOARD-LEFT (OFFSET DOWN)

4 X 4 X 108" FRONT POST (LEFT SIDE)

LEFT SIDE OF FORT

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 5: DECK SUPPORTS

YOU WILL NEED AN EXTRA PERSON FOR THIS STEP 1: WITH HELP, STAND UP THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLIES. 2: FASTEN THE 2 X 4 X 70" DECK SUPPORTS TO THE HOLES AT 54-3/4" WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX

BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORT.

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

LEFT SIDE FRAME

2 X 4 X 70" DECK SUPPORT (2 HOLES ON CENTER)

FRONT OF FORT

Page 70

STEP 6: FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD 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 SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.

3: MEASURE UP 29-5/8" FROM THE TOP OF THE FRONT DECK SUPPORT AND MAKE A MARK ON THE BACK OF EACH FRONT CORNER POSTS.

4: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 70" TOP PANEL BOARD ON THE MARKS. THE HOLES IN THE TOP PANEL BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP.

5: USE 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP PANEL BOARD TO THE BACK OF THE FRONT CORNER POSTS. THE CENTER HOLE WILL BE USED LATER.

FRONT CORNER POST

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

2 x 4 x 70" TOP PANEL BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

5 8

EMPTY

FRONT DECK SUPPORT

5/16" WASHER

FRONT CORNER POST

2 X 6 X 70" SAND BOX BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

F P

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2"

F P

HEX BOLT

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STEP 7: 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.

4: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE BACK PANEL BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.

ORT

2 X 6 X 70" BACK PANEL BOARD (HOLES OFFSET DOWN)

2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

Page 72

STEP 8: 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 RIGID 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. DO NOT INSTALL REMAINING LAG SCREWS UNTIL AFTER THE FRAME HAS BEEN LEVELED AND SQUARED.

3: ONCE THE FRAME IS LEVEL, SQUARE AND SET INTO POSITION; GO BACK AND INSERT THE 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS IN ALL OF THE REMAINING HOLES OF THE 2 X 6 PARTS ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND REAR OF THE PLAY SET. NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PREDRILLED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS FOR THE LAG SCREWS.

***IMPORTANT*** SQUARE THESE FOUR BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS , THEN INSTALL LAG SCREWS AND WASHERS FIRST. THEN LEVEL/SQUARE THE FRAME. FINALLY, INSTALL LAG SCREWS IN THE REMAINING 2 X 6 BOARDS.

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS

Page 73

STEP 9: BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS

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.

2 X 4 X 14" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON CENTER

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP) ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD 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" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. (HOLES OFFSET UP)

Page 74

STEP10: ANGLE SUPPORTS

1: TWO 2 X 4 X 13" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLAY SET TO THE 2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 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 ANGLE SUPPORT INTO THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. AT THE BOTTOM USE ONE 2" AND ONE 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POST.

3: TWO 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE REAR OF THE PLAY SET TO THE REAR 2 X 4 DECK SUPPORT. THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH OR LOWER THAN THE

TOP OF THE REAR DECK SUPPORT.

4: AT THE TOP USE TWO 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.

5: TWO 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET TO THE FRONT 2 X 4 DECK SUPPORT. THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM

SURFACE OF THE FRONT DECK SUPPORT.

6: AT THE BOTTOM USE TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE ANGLE SUPPORTS INTO THE FRONT POST. AT THE TOP USE ONE 2" AND ONE 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DECK SUPPORT.

2 X 4 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

2-1/2" WOOD

SCREW REAR DECK SUPPORT

2 x 4 x 18" ANGLE SUPPORT

3" WOOD SCREW

2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

2 x 4 x 13" ANGLE SUPPORT

3" WOOD SCREW

2-1/2" WOOD

SCREW

2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

2 x 4 x 13" ANGLE SUPPORT

3" WOOD SCREW

2" WOOD SCREW

2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

FRONT CORNER POST

FRONT DECK SUPPORT

FLUSH

3" WOOD SCREW

2" WOOD SCREW

2 x 4 x 18" ANGLE SUPPORT

18" FRONT

CORNER POST

18"

FRONT CORNER POST

18"

13"

18"

Page 75

STEP 11: DECK SPACERS

1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 4 X 40-3/8" DECK SPACER AT ONE END OF THE FORT. CENTER THE BOARD BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS AND ATTACH IT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILLED HOLES INTO THE DECK SUPPORT BELOW. NOTE THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SPACER.

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

5/4 X 4 X 40-3/8" DECK SPACER

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 12: 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. USE 2" WOOD SCREWS TO ATTACH THE DECK SPACERS TO THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT.

4: USING TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS, ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT THROUGH THE OUTSIDE OF THE 2 X 6, AND INTO THE END OF THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT. REPEAT THIS STEP ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE FORT.

2" WOOD SCREWS

2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS (REPEAT FOR OTHER END)

2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT (NO HOLES)

DRAW CENTER LINE HERE USING THE MIDDLE DECK SPACER HOLE AS A GUIDE.

Page 77

STEP 13: DECK BOARDS

1: START WITH A 5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8" DECK BOARD AT ONE END OF THE FORT. CENTER THE BOARD BETWEEN THE FRONT FACE BOARD AND THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD AND ATTACH IT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILED HOLES AND INTO THE DECK SUPPORTS BELOW. LEAVE A UNIFORM (APPROX. 1/4") SPACE BETWEEN THE DECK BOARDS. NOTE: THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS.

LAY ALL DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE DECK SUPPORTS BEFORE SECURING THEM TO THE FORT. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE EQUAL SPACING ACROSS THE DECK.

2" WOOD SCREW

5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8" DECK BOARD

Page 78

STEP 14: CONNECTOR POSTS

1: TWO 4 X 4 x 28.5" CONNECTOR POSTS WILL BE USED TO EXTEND THE FRONT CORNER POSTS TO ACCEPT THE LOWER LEVEL PLATFORM.

2: MAKE SURE TO INSTALL THE T-NUTS INTO THE CONNECTOR POSTS SIDE HOLES AS SHOWN IN THE

DRAWING BELOW BEFORE MOUNTING IT TO THE FRONT POSTS.

3: USE 5/16" X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP COUNTERBORE HOLE OF EACH CONNECTOR POST TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS.

4: MAKE SURE THE CONNECTOR POSTS ARE PARALLEL AND FLUSH TO THE FRONT CORNER POSTS AND SECURE 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8 WASHERS THROUGH THE BOTTOM COUNTER BORE HOLE OF EACH CONNECTOR POST.

FRONT CORNER POST

5/16" X 6"

FRONT CORNER POST

5/16" WASHER

HEX BOLT

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 28.5" CONNECTOR POST

3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 5" LAG SCREW

Page 79

STEP 15: LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST T-NUTS

1: THIS STEP IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE LOWER LEVEL 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 87-1/2" LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE PLAYSET. 4: USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY AND ORIENT THE NECESSARY DIRECTION THE POSTS

TO THE CORNER POSTS.

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 87.5" LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 16: LOWER LEVEL PANEL BOARDS

1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 35.5" TOP PANEL BOARD FLUSH TO THE CONNECTOR POST. ATTACH THE COUNTERSUNK HOLE OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD TO THE T-NUT INSTALLED IN THE CONNECTOR POST USING ONE 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT AND ONE 5/16" WASHER. ATTACH THE OPPOSITE COUNTERSUNK HOLE OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD TO THE T-NUT INSTALLED IN THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST USING ONE 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT AND ONE 5/16" WASHER.

2: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD TO ADJUST IT UP OR DOWN. VERIFY THAT THE CORNER POST IS PARALLEL TO THE CONNECTOR POSTS BY PLACING A LEVEL AGAINST THE FRONT FACE OF THE CORNER POST.

3: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 39" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP) FLUSH TO THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST AND THE FRONT CORNER POST (MAIN LEVEL). FASTEN THE TOP FRONT HOLE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST USING ONE 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT AND ONE 5/16" WASHER.

4: MAKE SURE THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD IS LEVEL AND FLUSH TO THE FRONT CORNER POST (MAIN LEVEL) AND ATTACH THE TOP HOLE TO THE FRONT CORNER POST (MAIN LEVEL) USING ONE 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW AND ONE 5/16" WASHER.

5: REPEAT SUB-STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR THE OTHER SIDE.

FRONT

CORNER POST

(MAIN LEVEL)

CONNECTOR POST

35 "

LEVEL

FRONT CORNER POST (MAIN LEVEL)

CONNECTOR POST

2 X 4 X 35.5" TOP PANEL BOARD

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

5/16" X 4-1/2"

2 X 6 X 39" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (OFFSET UP)

LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST

HEX BOLT

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG

5/16" WASHER

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STEP 17: LOWER LEVEL FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY

1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD ON THE FRONT OF THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD 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 FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE LOWER LEVEL 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 LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP.

4: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE FRONT FACE BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED IN THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS. THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER.

5: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE FRONT OF THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP.

6: 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 LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS.

2 X 6 X 70" FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

2 X 6 X 70" FRONT FACE BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD (HOLES OFFSET UP)

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STEP 18: LEVELING THE LOWER LEVEL FRAME

1: INSTALL LAG SCREWS ONLY IN THE THREE 2 X 6 BOARDS AT DECK HEIGHT AT THIS TIME. SQUARE EACH OF THESE THREE BOARDS TO THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS AND THEN INSTALL THE LAG SCREWS. THIS IS TO MAKE THE STRUCTURE RIGID FOR THE LEVELING AND SQUARING PROCESS.

2: FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AT THE FRONT OF THE MANUAL TO LEVEL AND SQUARE THE STRUCTURE. DO NOT INSTALL REMAINING LAG SCREWS UNTIL AFTER THE FRAME HAS BEEN LEVELED AND SQUARED.

3: ONCE THE FRAME IS LEVEL, SQUARE AND SET INTO POSITION; GO BACK AND INSERT THE 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS IN ALL OF THE REMAINING HOLES OF THE 2 X 6 PARTS ON THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET. NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PREDRILLED HOLES IN THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS FOR THE LAG SCREWS.

***IMPORTANT*** SQUARE THESE THREE BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS , THEN INSTALL LAG SCREWS AND WASHERS FIRST. THEN LEVEL/SQUARE THE FRAME. FINALLY, INSTALL LAG SCREWS IN THE REMAINING 2 X 6 BOARDS.

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 19: LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORTS

1: FASTEN THE 2 X 4 X 39" PANEL AND DECK SUPPORTS TO THE HOLES AT 45" WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORT.

5/16" WASHER

2 X 4 X 39" PANEL AND

DECK SUPPORT

(OFFSET DOWN)

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 20: LOWER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORTS

1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 70" LOWER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORTS. ATTACH THE UNDER DECK SUPPORT TO THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS WITH 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.

2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 70" TRANSITION STEP / UNDER DECK SUPPORT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORTS. ATTACH THE UNDER DECK SUPPORT TO THE MAIN LEVEL FRONT CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

2 X 4 X 70" TRANSITION STEP/

UNDER DECK SUPPORT

LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST

5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

5/16" WASHER

MAIN LEVEL FRONT CORNER POST

3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS

4 X 4 X 70" LOWER LEVEL UNDER DECK SUPPORT

DECK SUPPORT

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STEP 21: LOWER LEVEL DECK SPACER AND DECK BOARD

1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 4 X 63" DECK SPACER AT THE FRONT OF THE LOWER LEVEL FORT. CENTER THE BOARD BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL CORNER POSTS AND FLUSH TO THE FRONT FACE BOARD AND ATTACH IT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILLED HOLES INTO THE LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORT BELOW. NOTE THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SPACER.

LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST

LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORT

2: PLACE THE 5/4 X 4 X 69.875" DECK BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE LOWER LEVEL FORT. CENTER THE BOARD BETWEEN THE LOWER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS AND FLUSH TO THE (MAIN LEVEL) FRONT CORNER POSTS. ATTACH IT WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILLED HOLES INTO THE DECK SUPPORT BELOW. NOTE THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK BOARD.

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

FRONT FACE BOARD

5/4 X 4 X 63" DECK SPACER

LOWER LEVEL DECK SUPPORT

LOWER LEVEL CORNER POST

MAIN LEVEL FRONT CORNER POST

LOWER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

DECK SUPPORT

NOTE: SOME BOARDS WERE REMOVED FROM VIEW FOR CLARITY

MAIN LEVEL FRONT CORNER POST

5/4 X 4 X 69.875" DECK BOARD

F F

LOWER LEVEL BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

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STEP 22: CENTER DECK SUPPORT

1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 35.5" CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITHOUT HOLES. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK SPACER AND DECK BOARD THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY

INSTALLED, PLACE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AT THE CENTER OF THE DECK SPACER AND DECK BOARD (USE THE HOLE ON CENTER AS A GUIDE) CENTER THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT ON THE HOLES AND PUSH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DECK SPACER AND DECK BOARD. USE #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS TO ATTACH THE DECK SPACER / DECK BOARD TO THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT.

DECK BOARD

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 35.5" CENTER DECK SUPPORT

DECK SPACER

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STEP 23: LOWER LEVEL DECK BOARDS

1: START WITH A 5/4 X 6 X 69.875" DECK BOARD AT THE BACK OF THE LOWER LEVEL FORT. CENTER THE BOARD BETWEEN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS AND ATTACH IT WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PREDRILLED HOLES AND INTO THE DECK SUPPORTS BELOW. LEAVE A UNIFORM (APPROX. 1/4") SPACE BETWEEN THE DECK BOARDS. NOTE: THE TOP OF THE SCREW HEAD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS.

LAY ALL DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE DECK SUPPORTS BEFORE SECURING THEM TO THE FORT. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE EQUAL SPACING ACROSS THE DECK.

5/4 X 6 X 69.875" DECK BOARD

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

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STEP 24: PANEL SUPPORTS

2: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 39" PANEL AND DECK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES DOWN 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 39"

PANEL

AND DECK

SUPPORT

(HOLES OFFSET DOWN)

2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

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STEP 25: LADDER ASSEMBLY

1: LAY ONE 2 X 4 X 57” LADDER SIDE ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH CHANNELS FACING DOWN. PLACE THE BARREL OF A T-NUT IN THE HOLE AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER SIDE, AND SECURE WITH A HAMMER. REPEAT THIS STEP FOR THE OTHER LADDER SIDE.

2: FLIP THE LADDER SIDE OVER SO THAT THE CHANNELS ARE FACING UP.

3: PLACE THE LADDER STEPS INTO THE CHANNELS, AND THEN PLACE THE SECOND LADDER SIDE ON TOP, WITH THE CHANNELS FACING DOWN.

4: NOW PLACE TWO 2” WOOD SCREWS IN EACH STEP.

5: CAREFULLY TURN THE LADDER OVER AND FINISH THE OTHER SIDE WITH TWO 2” WOOD SCREWS PER STEP.

6: INSTALL TWO 90 GREEN BRACKETS USING 5/16” X 1-1/2” BOLTS AND 5/16” WASHERS.

7: INSTALL THE 5/4 X 4 X 18 1/2” LADDER BACK ABOVE THE OPENING OF THE TOP CHANNELS WITH TWO 2” WOOD SCREW PER SIDE.

GREEN BRACKET

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 1-1/2" HEX BOLT

2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEP

2" WOOD SCREW

5/16" T-NUT

2" WOOD SCREW

5/4 X 4 X 18-1/2" LADDER BACK

5/4 X 4 X 57" LADDER SIDE

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STEP 26: LADDER TO FORT

1: PLACE THE LADDER INTO POSITION ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE LOWER LEVEL 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 ON THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.

3: ATTACH THE LADDER WITH 5/16" X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 4: WHEN THE BRACKETS ARE SECURE AND THE LADDER IS IN ITS FINAL POSITION, TIGHTEN THE

5/16" X 1-1/2" BOLTS ON THE LADDER SIDES.

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 1-3/4" HEX BOLT

T-NUTS UNDER DECK IN HOLES

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STEP 27: LOWER LEVEL STEPS

1: PLACE THE TOP OF ONE 2 X 4 X 70" LOWER LEVEL STEP FLUSH WITH THE TOP OF THE MAIN LEVEL DECK BOARDS. LOWER LEVEL STEPS HAVE TWO HOLES THAT ARE CENTERED.

2: ATTACH THE UPPER LEVEL STEP TO THE POSTS WITH TWO 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND TWO 5/16" WASHERS.

3: PLACE THE BOTTOM OF ONE 2 X 4 X 70" LOWER LEVEL STEP FLUSH WITH THE TOP OF THE LOWER LEVEL DECK BOARDS. LOWER LEVEL STEPS HAVE TWO HOLES THAT ARE CENTERED.

4: ATTACH THE UPPER LEVEL STEP TO THE POSTS WITH TWO 5/16" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND TWO 5/16" WASHERS.

5/16"WASHER

2 X 4 X 70" LOWER LEVEL STEP 5/16" X 3-1/2"

LAG SCREW

FLUSH

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STEP 28: MAIN LEVEL CENTER POST

1: LOCATE THE 4 X 4 X 32" CENTER POST AND PLACE IT CENTERED BEHIND THE HOLE IN THE TOP PANEL BOARD.

2: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE CENTER POST. FASTEN THE CENTER POST TO THE TOP PANEL BOARD WITH A 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER.

3: SQUARE THE CENTER POST TO THE DECK. ATTACH THE CENTER POST TO THE DECK WITH THREE #8 X 3" WOOD SCREWS FROM THE UNDERNEATH THE DECK..

2 X 4 X 70" TOP PANEL BOARD

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 32" CENTER POST

#8 X 3" WOOD SCREWS

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STEP 29: 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.

T-NUT

2 X 4 X 66"

ROCK WALL

SIDES

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STEP 30: 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. ATTACH WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE.

5: IN SOME CASES, THERE WILL BE EXCESS LENGTH ON THE ROCK WALL SIDES. THIS IS DUE TO MILLING VARIATIONS, AND IS ALSO USED TO HELP LEVEL THE ROCK WALL SIDES ON UNEVEN GROUND.

6: ROCK WALL SIDES MAY NOT BE EVEN WITH THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD DUE TO MILLING VARIATIONS AND WOOD SHRINKAGE.

5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8" ROCK WALL BOARD

2" WOOD SCREW

5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8"

BOTTOM ROCK

WALL BOARD

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STEP 31: 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.

GREEN BRACKET

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

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STEP 32: ROCK WALL

1: FIND TEN ROCKS AND THIRTY 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS.

2: MOUNT THE ROCKS IN A STAGGERED MANNER ON THE ROCK WALL BOARDS. THREE PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH 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. BE CREATIVE!

1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW

WASHER

CLIMBING ROCKS

3: PLACE THE 5/4 X 2-5/8 X 23-7/8" ROCK WALL TOP CAP ON TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES. FASTEN THE ROCK WALL TOP CAP TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS.

5/4 X 2-5/8 X 23-7/8"

ROCK WALL TOP CAP

2" WOOD SCREW

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STEP 33: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL

1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL INTO POSITION CENTERED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN LEVEL FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. THE GREEN BRACKETS SHOULD BE 2-1/4" ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. USING THE 90 GREEN BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE; DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.

2: GO UNDERNEATH THE DECK TO INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3/8” HOLES IN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.

3: ATTACH THE ROCK WALL WITH 5/16 X 1-1/2” BOLTS AND 5/16” WASHERS. 4: WHEN THE BRACKETS ARE SECURE, AND THE ROCK WALL IS IN ITS FINAL POSITION;

TIGHTEN THE 5/16 X 1-1/2” BOLTS ON THE ROCK WALL SIDES.

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 1-1/2" HEX BOLT

T-NUT

UNDERSIDE OF ROCK WALL AND MAIN LEVEL DECK

ROCK WALL (CENTER IT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS)

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STEP 33A: ANGLE SUPPORTS

1: TWO 2 X 4 X 13" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE ROCK WALL SIDE OF THE PLAY SET TO THE 2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 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 ANGLE SUPPORT INTO THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. AT THE BOTTOM USE ONE 2" AND ONE 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POST.

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

2 X 4 X 13" ANGLE SUPPORT

#8 X 3" WOOD SCREW

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

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STEP 34: UPPER LEVEL CORNER POST 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-ASSEMBLE 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. HAMMER THE T-NUT UNTIL IT IS FLUSH/ALMOST FLUSH TO

THE CORNER POST.

T-NUTS

4 X 4 X 120" REAR CORNER POST (ON LEFT SIDE)

FRONT OF FORT

4 X 4 X 120" REAR CORNER POST (ON RIGHT SIDE)

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STEP 35: LAG POSTS

1: TWO 4 X 4 60-1/4" LAG POSTS WILL BE USED TO EXTEND THE MIDDLE CORNER POSTS TO ACCEPT THE UPPER LEVEL ROOF.

2: MAKE SURE TO INSTALL THE T-NUTS INTO THE LAG POSTS TOP HOLES AS SHOWN IN THE

DRAWING BELOW BEFORE MOUNTING IT TO THE MIDDLE POSTS.

3: REST THE BOTTOM OF EACH LAG POST ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 X 70 BACK PANEL BOARD. 4: CENTER EACH LAG POST DIRECTLY OVER THE CENTER OF THE MIDDLE CORNER POSTS. 5: ATTACH EACH LAG POST TO THE MIDDLE CORNER POST WITH 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8"

WASHERS.

THIS POST HAS A HOLE HERE THAT THE LEFT ONE DOES NOT HAVE

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 60-1/4"

LAG POST - RIGHT

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 60-1/4"

LAG POST - LEFT

3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 5" LAG SCREW

2 X 6 X 70" BACK PANEL BOARD