Gorilla Playsets Congo Outing II Assembly Manual

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Gorilla Playsets

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190 Etowah Industrial Court  Canton, GA 30114

Congo Outing II

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

14/SEP/2009 – Version 1.3.0

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(800) 882-0272

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STOP…PLEASE READ!!

IF YOU HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLING, PLEASE

CALL gorilla playsets MANUFACTURING DIRECT.

(800) 882-0272

FACTORY HOURS – MON.–FRI., 8AM-5PM EST

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECT. THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.

PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE WHERE YOU CAN REFER TO THEM AS NEEDED.

CONTACT INFO: Gorilla Playsets

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA 30114

Tel. (678) 880-3328 Fax. (678) 880-3329

[email protected]

Check for revised instructions at www.gorillaplaysets.com/support

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Congo Outing II

TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Safety Guidelines…………………………………………….….……..4-10 Kit Contents and Tool List…………..………………………………………………. 11-15 Hardware and Lumber Checklist...…………………………………………………. 16-26 Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...…………………………………..………...… steps 1-2 Framing Fort……………………………………..…………………………..…… steps 3-7

Mounting Deck Supports…………………………....……………….…………...… step 8

Attaching Ground Braces………………………………...…..……..……...….…… step 9 Attaching Deck Spacers and Ladder Assembly..……………………..…… steps 10-12 Building and Mounting Rockwall…………….……………………..……..… steps 13-15 Adding Deck Boards and Wall Slats..……...……………………….……… steps 16-18 Swing Beam Assembly………………………………………………………..steps 19-27 Center Posts, Framing Tarp………………...…………………………….… steps 28-29

Mounting Slide.………………………………………………………….....……… step 30

Hanging Swings……………………………………………………….…….…….. step 31 Securing Tarp………………………………………………………………..……...step 32 Attaching Safety Board, Center Stringers, and Climbing Rope……...…...steps 33-35

Customer Registration Card……………………….....……………..….………………62

PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

STARTING ASSEMBLY!

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Thank you for choosing gorilla playsets® for your new backyard playground!

We’ve included everything you need, except tools, to build your very own professional looking playset. When complete, your new playset should far exceed the quality of playset kits from other build-your-own companies. Our engineers and design team have over 30 years of playground experience. What we’ve developed is a playset that doesn’t compromise quality for simplicity. Yet you’ll appreciate how quick and easy construction really is! Our playset kits are designed for children ages 3 to 11. gorilla playsets® believes every child should have a playset and with our kits they can! You can rest assured your new playset is safe, durable and designed to hold up to the elements. As parents ourselves, we know how important the security and wellbeing of our children is, and this shows in all of our products.

Each playset features our step-by-step 3D illustrated manual, patented powder coated swing beam bracket, heavy-duty swing belts with chains, slide(s), accessories, plus all the required hardware and pre-milled lumber.

Quality Lumber

At Gorilla Playsets, we use only the finest, hand selected lumber available. Whether you choose a playset made from our Premium Preserved Pine, Beautiful California Redwood, Western Red Cedar, or Asian Cedar you can be assured that our lumber is strong, durable, and conforms to the national standards for use in children’s play equipment. It’s this quality that allows us to offer a 10 year warranty on the lumber used in our play sets.

Premium Preserved Pine

Our Premium Preserved Pine is double kiln dried. We utilize this process to minimize shrinkage, warping, and cupping. Because our pine has been “pre-shrunk”, the hardware used to assemble your playset will hold tight. Our preserved pine is clean, odorless, non-staining, and non-irritating to humans, animals, or plants. Gorilla’s Preserved Pine uses one of the only exterior wood preservation systems that is EPA approved. Our pine lumber is preserved with a preservative system containing copper and azole compounds to protect against termite attack and fungal decay. Our Premium Preserved Pine can withstand harsh weather conditions and is effective for decades; making Gorilla Playsets the best choice in pine lumber built swing sets.

California Redwood and Western Red Cedar*

Our Beautiful California Redwood and Western Red Cedar playsets are a natural alternative to preserved lumber. California Redwood naturally resists decay caused by the environment or by insect infestation while Western Red Cedar is a preferred wood for purposes where an attractive appearance and resistance to weather is important. All California Redwood and Western Red Cedar Gorilla Playsets receive a factory stain and sealant process. To maintain this aesthetic appeal, it is recommended that you seal your redwood and cedar play set once per year.

Asian Cedar (Cunninghamia Lanceolata)

Our durable Asian Cedar playsets are low-maintenance, and maintain their beauty for many years. Asian Cedar has been harvested in Southeast Asia for more than 800 years, and is prized because it naturally repels pests, fungus, and rot. Asian Cedar is used indoors and out where durability is critical. Asian Cedar can be found throughout the U.S. in outdoor lawn furniture, and on children’s play structures.

*Gorilla Playsets reserves the right to substitute Western Red Cedar with other species of

similar characteristics due to market availability.

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Limited Manufacturers Warranty

gorilla playsets® warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 10 years for structural wood components and one year for all other components (i.e., hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.). Cosmetic defects that do not affect the structural integrity of the product, or natural defects of wood such as warping, checking or any other physical properties of wood that do not present a safety hazard, are not covered by this warranty.

gorilla playsets® will repair, or, at its discretion, replace any part within the stated warranty period that is defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect upon delivery of the defective part to gorilla playsets® at 190 Etowah Industrial Court, Canton, Georgia 30114. Any part(s) returned to gorilla playsets® must include proof and date of purchase.

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 put to commercial or institutional use. This warranty does not cover (a) products which have been damaged by negligence, natural disasters, or accident by improper use, or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons, (b) the cost of labor, or (c) the cost of shipping the product, any part, or any replacement product or part.

This warranty is valid only in the United States of America, is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. gorilla playsets® disclaims all other representations and warranties of any kind, express, implied, statutory or otherwise, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. gorilla playsets® will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. 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 that vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

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 playset. As with any home project, good judgment and respect for power tools will greatly reduce the risk of injury. gorilla playsets® 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 playset 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 playsets® shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result from the building and/or playing on our playsets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a playset is being used.

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WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS

• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• SWING BELTS: 175 LBS.

• GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD

• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

• FULL BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

• TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 50 LBS.

• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

• ALL SLIDES: 125 LBS.

Gorilla Playsets 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 playset and injury to the users.

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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 playset is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of

525 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 5 occupants who have a combined weight of 1325. (this weight is not including the picnic table area)

• 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 to not 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 first. Never slide headfirst.

• 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-fitting 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.

• Teach children to never crawl on top of a fort roof.

• 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 specifically 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 use Monkey Bar when swings or glider are installed.

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

• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.

WARNING: Children must NOT use this playset until unit has been completely assembled and inspected by an adult to insure set has been properly installed and 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 frequently 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.

• 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 or has exposed metal in the edges of the swing seat. If there are already exposed metal inserts on the edge of the seat, immediately remove the seats and chains to prevent serious injury. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact Gorilla Playsets for warranted replacement parts.

• 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 CRF Part 1303.

• 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 playset 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 playset on a level location is very important. As your children play, your playset 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.

• Rake the surface periodically to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths.

Disposal Instructions:

disassembled and disposed of in such away that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time

When the playset use is no longer desired, it should be

the unit 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

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-fill surfacing materials are acceptable. Surfacing materials are acceptable, such as the types and depths shown in the table.

Handbook for Public Playground Safety

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf

. The guide can be downloaded in full at

Fall Heights and Materials

Material

Uncompressed

Depth

Compressed

Depth

12"

6" (152mm) 9" (228mm)

(304mm) to 9" (228mm)

Wood Chips 7' (2.13m) 10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m) 10' (3.05m)

Double-Shredded bark

mulch 6' (1.83m) 10' (3.05m) 11' (3.35m) 7' (2.13m)

>12'

Engineered Wood Fibers 6' (1.83m) 7' (2.13m)

(3.66m) 6' (1.83m)

Fine Sand 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 9' (2.74m) 5' (1.52m)

Coarse Sand 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 6' (1.83m) 4' (1.22m)

Fine Gravel 5' (1.52m) 7' (2.13m) 10' (3.05m) 6' (1.83m)

Medium Gravel 5' (1.52m) 5' (1.52m) 6' (1.83m) 5' (1.52m)

10-12' (3.0-

Shredded Tires*

*This data is from tests conducted by independent testing laboratories on a 6-inch depth of uncompressed shredded tire samples produced by four m anufacturers. 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 re

uest 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.

3.6m) N/A N/A N/A

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.

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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 playset, 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 final 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 final 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:

THE DIAGONAL MEASUREMENTS SHOULD BE THE SAME FROM CORNER POST TO CORNER POST. IF NOT, ADJUST FORT SO THAT THE DISTANCE IS EQUAL.

= AREA TO BE SCORED AND CHANNELED FOR LEVELNESS

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Congo Outing II

KIT CONTENTS

COMPONENTS

Description Qty Check List

(Swings, Slides, Accessories)

Swingbelts w/ Chains 2 __________

8ft. Wave Slide 1 __________

Congo Outing II Assembly Manual 1

Rockwall Grips (assorted colors) 10 __________

Trapeze Swing 1 __________

Description

(Fort Hardware) see following pages

Description

(Swing Beam Hardware) see following pages

Description

(Wood Components) see following pages

__________

REQUIRED TOOL LIST

Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) 1/8” Drill Bit 3/8” Drill 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

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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:

’

SWING BELTS (2)

TRAPEZE ARM (1)

’

LADDER

Playset height: 10’6” Approximate assembly time:

8-12 Hours

{ 6 foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended }

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Helpful Installation Hints

• Depending on your experience, assembly of Gorilla playsets 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 playset. 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 the way through the instructions completely. Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand more clearly 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 first. 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 floor is level and square. If the main frame is not level, the walls and floor 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. Check all bolt connections and swing hangers every two weeks.

• Place the set on level ground, not less than 6ft from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires.

READ! VERY IMPORTANT!

If you are missing parts or have questions regarding the installation of our quality product PLEASE

call us directly at the factory (1-800-882-0272). Our trained staff will be happy to assist you.

Customer service hours:

Monday thru Friday 8AM – 5PM EST

E-mail: [email protected]

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General Info To Review Before Installation

This page is a list of definitions and explanations used throughout our instructions to aid you in the assembly of your playset.

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 to how to offset these parts.

Throughout the installation procedures we will refer to parts with offset holes.

EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP

Counter-sunk holes-

counter-sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a thru hole, but does not extend through the wood it’s self. When using a counter-sunk hole the bolt will be inserted through the thru hole and either the head of the bolt and washer or nut and washer will occupy the counter sunk hole.

Lag Screws-

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 necessary to tap the head of the lag screw with a hammer. You should also be sure to tighten the lags completely. Power tools such as an impact wrench or power drill should have enough torque to drive the lag screws without using a hammer, but make sure not to over tighten as this can cause the threads to “strip out” in the post.

Lag screws are used in the construction of our playsets to enhance the structural

Many of the parts that will be used have counter-sunk holes. A

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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 flush into the wood.

Corner Post

-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 flush to the wood.

This picture shows the T-nut insert and installed flush to the wood.

Cross Section end views, you are looking at an Xray 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 insert and installed flush to the wood. WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP OF THE T-NUT INTO THE FACE OF THE WOOD

Flush Correct

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#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2 #8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 144

#14 X 1-1/4"

PAN HEAD SCREW

QTY: 44

1/4" WASHER

QTY: 44

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 25

#8 X 3"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 4

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 42

3/8" LOCK NUT

QTY: 19

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 32

5/16 X 2-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 6

TORQUE WASHER

5/16 X 1-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 4

QTY: 17

1/2" WASHER

QTY: 2

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 31

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 42

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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3/8 X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 12

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE TIP

QTY: 1

3/8 x 9"

CARIAGE BOLT

QTY: 1

3/8 x 6-1/2"

CARIAGE BOLT

QTY: 16

3/8 x 3-1/2"

CARIAGE BOLT

QTY: 2

GREEN 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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PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

2 X 4 X 83" TARP SUPPORT BOARD (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE)

2 X 4 X 73 FRONT CENTER

POST

2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER

2 X 4 X 57" LADDER SIDE (1 LEFT, 1 RIGHT)

2 X 4 X 53 ROCK WALL

SUPPORT

2 X 4 X 50" TARP BOARD

2 X 4 X 47-1/2" REAR PANEL, PANEL, AND DECK SUPPORT, SAFETY BOARD, BACK PANEL BOARD

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 47 FORT SIDE

SUPPORT

2 X 4 X 47 " TOP PANEL

BOARD

2 X 4 X 47 " CENTER TARP

BOARD

2 X 4 X 47 " FRONT FACE

BOARD

1 2

2 X 4 X 47" CENTER STRINGER

2 X 4 X 29" REAR CENTER POST

2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEP

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 6 X 95 GROUND

SUPPORT BOARD

2 X 6 X 75" SIDE SANDBOX BOARD (1 LEFT, 1 RIGHT)

2 X 6 X 47 SANDBOX

BOARD

X 6 X 47

ROCK WALL BOARD

X 6 X 47

DECK BOARD

X 6 X 47 "

1 2

ROCK WALL ONE HOLE BOARD

X 4 X 40

DECK SPACER

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PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

X 3 X 28

PANEL SLAT

X 4 X 18

LADDER BACK

4 X 4 X 96" SWING LEG

4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POST 1

4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POST 2

4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POST 3

4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POST 4

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PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

4 X 4 X 47 SWING BEAM

SUPPORT

4 X 6 X 96" SWING BEAM

2 X 2 X 18" GROUND STAKE

COUNT AND ORGANIZE YOUR LUMBER INTO LIKE STACKS (2 X 4, 2 X 6, 4 X 4, 4 X 6, ETC.). THIS WILL HELP IN IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS AND REDUCE YOUR BUILDING TIME

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

8' WAVE

SLIDE

SWINGS

W/CHAINS

TRAPEZE

BAR

W/CHAINS

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

SWING

PLATE

CLIMBING

ROCKS

A-FRAME

SWING

LEG

BRACKET

NOT SHOWN

HARDWARE

BOX

INSTRUCTIONS

EA.

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

IRON

DUCTILE

SWING

HANGERS

" X 1

GREEN BRACKET

SPRING CLAMP

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

10' ROPE

TARP

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STEP 1: CORNER POST LAYOUT

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: LAY OUT EACH OF THE 4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POSTS IN THE AREA YOU INTEND ON BUILDING THE FORT SIDE OF THE PLAYSET.

3: USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW TO CORRECTLY IDENTIFY AND ORIENT THE NECESSARY DIRECTION THE POSTS SHOULD FACE.

NOTE: THE LADDER SIDE IS CONSIDERED THE FRONT OF THE PLAYSET WITH THE SWINGBEAM EXTENDING OFF TO THE LEFT SIDE. IF YOU PREFER THE SWINGBEAM ON THE RIGHT SIDE, REVERSE THE ORIENTATION OF THE CORNER POSTS IN THIS STEP.

LEFT SIDE WILL HAVE EXTRA HOLES

4 X 4 X 96"

CORNER POST

AT THESE LOCATIONS

REAR CORNER POSTS WILL HAVE EXTRA HOLES AT THIS LOCATION

CORNER POST #2

CORNER POST #3

CORNER POST #4

CORNER POST #1

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STEP 2: INSERTING T-NUTS INTO CORNER POSTS

1: USE A HAMMER TO SEAT THE T-NUTS AFTER INSERTING THEM INTO THE HOLES SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. 2: 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.

NO T-NUT IN THESE HOLES

T-NUT

CORNER POST #2

CORNER POST #3

CORNER POST #4

CORNER POST #1

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STEP 3: ATTACHING SANDBOX AND TOP PANEL BOARD

1: THE 2 X 6 X 47 SIDE CORNER POSTS WITH 4

2: THE 2 X 4 X 47

" SANDBOX BOARD (WITH FOUR PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACHES TO THE BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT

" TOP PANEL BOARD (WITH THREE PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACHES TO THE TOP SET OF HOLES ON

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS, OFFSET HOLES UP, WITH 4

2 X 4 X 47 TOP PANEL BOARD

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

2 X 6 X 47 "

1 2

SANDBOX BOARD

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STEP 4: ATTACHING GROUND SUPPORT BOARD

1: THE 2 X 6 X 95

" GROUND SUPPORT BOARD (WITH SIX PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACHES TO THE BOTTOM OF THE

LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS WITH 4

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

"2 X 6 X 95

GROUND SUPPORT BOARD

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STEP 5: ATTACHING THE SIDE SANDBOX BOARDS

1: THE 2 X 6 X 75" SIDE SANDBOX BOARDS (WITH THREE PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACHES TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR CORNER POSTS WITH 4

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

2: THE STRUCTURE SHOULD BE ABLE TO STAND ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ANY SUPPORT, AT THIS STAGE.

" HEX BOLT

" WASHER

SIDE SANDBOX BOARD

2 X 6 X 75"

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STEP 6: ATTACHING TARP SUPPORT BOARDS

1: THE 2 X 4 X 83" TARP SUPPORT BOARDS (WITH THREE PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACH TO THE TOP OF THE FRONT AND REAR CORNER POSTS WITH 4

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

2: OFFSET HOLES SHOULD BE POINTED DOWN ON BOTH BOARDS. 3: THE SHORTEST END FROM THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES WILL POINT TOWARD THE SWING BEAM SIDE OF THE FORT.

" HEX BOLT

" WASHER

2 X 4 X 83" TARP SUPPORT BOARD

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STEP 7: ATTACHING REAR PANEL SUPPORT BOARD

1: THE 2 X 4 X 47

" REAR PANEL SUPPORT BOARD (WITH TWO PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACHES TO THE SET OF HOLES

BELOW THE TARP SUPPORT BOARD ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FORT WITH 4 2: OFFSET HOLES SHOULD BE POINTED DOWN.

" HEX BOLT

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

" WASHER

2 X 4 X 47

REAR PANEL

SUPPORT BOARD

BACK OF FORT

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STEP 8: ATTACHING DECK SUPPORTS

1: THE 2 X 4 X 47 THE SANDBOX BOARD AND THE GROUND SUPPORT BOARDON THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE

CORNER POSTS WITH 4

" DECK SUPPORT BOARDS (WITH TWO PRE-DRILLED HOLES) ATTACH TO THE SET OF HOLES ABOVE

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS.

2: OFFSET HOLES SHOULD BE POINTED DOWN ON BOTH BOARDS.

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

"2 X 4 X 47

DECK SUPPORT

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STEP 9: ATTACHING FORT SIDE SUPPORTS

1: LAY THE 2 X 4 X 47 THEY WILL BE INSTALLED ONTO THE FORT. PACE A T-NUT IN THE PRE-DRILLED HOLE ON EACH END AND SECURE

WITH A HAMMER.

" FORT SIDE SUPPORTS ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE ANGLED ENDS ORIENTATED THE WAY

2: THE 2 X 4 X 47 SIDE SUPPORT ON THE INSIDE WITH 2

" FORT SIDE SUPPORTS (WITH ANGLED ENDS) ATTACH TO THE HOLES ON THE ENDS OF THE FORT

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS. THE ANGLED ENDS SHOULD REST FLUSH

AGAINST THE CORNER POSTS. SEE DETAIL A FOR CLARIFICATION IF NECESSARY. 3: ENSURE THAT THE TWO FORT SIDE SUPPORTS ARE ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE FORT BEFORE SECURING THEM

TO THE CORNER POSTS. USE A 2 3" WOOD SCREW 1" BELOW THE 2

DETAIL A

" WOOD SCREW AT THE TOP OF THE SUPPORT 2

" WOOD SCREW. SEE DETAIL B FOR CLARIFICATION IF NECESSARY.

" WOOD SCREW

" FROM EDGE

" BELOW THE EDGE, THEN USE A

3" WOOD SCREW 1" BELOW ABOVE

DETAIL B

SCREW

T-NUT (INSTALL

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

FIRST)

2 X 4 X 47

FORT SIDE

SUPPORT

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STEP 10: ATTACHING DECK SPACERS, PANEL AND FACE

BOARDS

1: THE ORDER IN WHICH THESE BOARDS ARE INSTALLED IS VERY IMPORTANT, FOLLOW THE STEPS CAREFULLY.

2: FIRST, WITH OFFSET HOLES DOWN, SECURE THE 2 X 4 X 47

HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS. NOTE: THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK PANEL BOARD WILL BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE

DECK SPACER.

3: SECOND, THE

X 4 X 40

" DECK SPACER MOUNTS BETWEEN THE REAR CORNER POSTS, FLUSH TO THE EDGES,

WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS.

4: THIRD, THE

X 4 X 40

" DECK SPACER MOUNTS BETWEEN THE FRONT CORNER POSTS, FLUSH TO THE EDGES, WITH

TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS.

5: FOURTH, THE EDGE OF THE 2 X 4 X 47 THE FACE BOARD TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH THREE 2

2 X 4 X 47

" FACE BOARD WILL BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SPACER. SECURE

" WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE.

BACK PANEL BOARD (MOUNT FIRST)

" BACK PANEL BOARD TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 4

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

" WOOD

SCREW

2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 47

FRONT FACE BOARD

(MOUNT FOURTH)

REAR OF FORT

X 4 X 40

DECK SPACER (MOUNT SECOND AND THIRD)

FRONT OF FORT

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STEP 11: 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.

1: FLIP THE LADDER SIDE OVER SO THAT THE CHANNELS ARE FACING UP. 2: PLACE THE LADDER STEPS INTO THE CHANNELS, AND THEN PLACE THE SECOND LADDER SIDE ON TOP, WITH THE

CHANNELS FACING DOWN. 3: NOW PLACE TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS IN EACH STEP. 4: CAREFULLY TURN THE LADDER OVER AND FINISH THE OTHER SIDE WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER STEP.

5: INSTALL TWO 1

6: INSTALL THE

X 4 X 18

SCREW PER SIDE.

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

" X 1

" BRACKETS USING 1

" LADDER BACK ABOVE THE OPENING OF THE TOP CHANNELS WITH ONE 2" WOOD

" BOLTS AND

" WASHERS

" X 1

BRACKET

T-NUT

2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 17"

LADDER STEP

X 4 X 18

1 2

LADDER BACK

2 X 4 X 57" LADDER SIDE

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STEP 12: ATTACHING THE LADDER

1: THE LADDER ATTACHES TO THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE, FLUSH TO THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE CORNER POST. 2: MAKE SURE THE LADDER IS LEVEL AND MARK THE POSITION OF THE BRACKET HOLES ON THE 2 X 4.

3: DRILL

" HOLES WHERE MARKED

4: INSERT T-NUTS IN THE BACK OF THE HOLES.

5: ATTACH THE BRACKETS TO THE FORT WITH 1

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

" HEX BOLTS WITH

" WASHERS.

FRONT OF FORT

OUTSIDE EDGE OF LADDER

IS FLUSH TO THE INSIDE EDGE

OF THE CORNER POST

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STEP 13: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL SUPPORTS

1: LAY THE 2 X 4 X 53 THEY WILL BE INSTALLED ONTO THE FORT. PACE A T-NUT IN THE PRE-DRILLED HOLE ON EACH END AND SECURE

WITH A HAMMER.

" ROCK WALL SUPPORTS ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE ANGLED ENDS ORIENTATED THE WAY

2: THE 2 X 4 X 53 EXTENDED SANDBOX BOARDS ON THE INSIDE WITH 2

" ROCK WALL SUPPORTS (WITH ANGLED ENDS) ATTACH TO THE HOLES ON THE ENDS OF THE

" HEX BOLTS AND

" WASHERS. THE ANGLED ENDS SHOULD

REST FLUSH AGAINST THE CORNER POSTS. 3: ENSURE THAT THE TWO ROCK WALL SUPPORTS ARE ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE FORT BEFORE SECURING THEM

TO THE CORNER POSTS. USE A 2 WOOD SCREW 1" BELOW THE 2

" WOOD SCREW AT THE TOP OF THE BRACE 2

" WOOD SCREW.

" BELOW THE EDGE, THEN USE A 3"

" WOOD SCREW

3" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 53

ROCK WALL SUPPORT

" HEX BOLT

" WASHER

T-NUT

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STEP 14: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL BOARDS

1: BEGIN WITH THE UPPER MOST

X 6 X 47

TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE. THE ROUNDED EDGE OF THE ROCK WALL BOARD SHOULD BE AGAINST THE CORNER POSTS BEFORE ATTACHING.

2: CONTINUE MOUNTING THE REMAINING ROCK WALL BOARDS TO THE ROCK WALL SUPPORTS WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS. THERE SHOULD BE NO GAPS BETWEEN THE BOARDS.

3: THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD WITH ONE HOLE WILL MOUNT AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE HOLE TOWARDS THE BOTTOM. THIS BOARD WILL FASTEN WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS AS WELL.

" ROCK WALL BOARD AND SECURE TO THE ROCK WALL SUPPORT WITH

X 6 X 47

ROCK WALL BOARD

2" WOOD SCREW

X 6 X 47

1 2

ROCK WALL BOARD

ONE HOLE

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STEP 15: ATTACHING THE ROCKS

1: THE ROCKS SHOULD FOLLOW THE GENERAL STAGGERED LAYOUT SHOWN BELOW. HOWEVER, A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION CAN BE USED.

2: THE ROCKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR PLAYSET MAY VARY, IN ANY CASE, THE 1 TO ATTACH THE ROCKS.

" PANHEAD SCREWS WILL BE USED

ROCKS

" PANHEAD SCREW

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STEP 16: ATTACHING THE DECK BOARDS

1: SEVEN

X 6 X 47

BOARD. 2: SPACE EVENLY ACROSS THE SUPPORTS. 3: SECURE WITH FOUR 2" WOOD SCREWS, TWO PER SIDE.

" DECK BOARDS WILL LAY ACROSS THE DECK SUPPORTS, FLUSH TO THE TOP ROCK WALL

2" WOOD SCREW

X 6 X 47

DECK BOARD

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STEP 17: PANEL SUPPORTS

1: THE BOTTOM 2 X 4 X 47

BOLTS AND

" WASHERS TO SECURE THE BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS.

2: THE TOP 2 X 4 X 47

" WASHERS TO SECURE THE BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS.

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

" PANEL SUPPORT BOARD SHOULD HAVE THE HOLES OFFSET UPWARD. USE 4

" PANEL SUPPORT BOARD SHOULD HAVE THE HOLES OFFSET DOWN. USE 4

2 X 4 X 47

PANEL SUPPORT

" HEX

" HEX BOLTS AND

SWING BEAM SIDE OF FORT

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STEP 18: PANEL/WALL SLATS

1. BEGIN ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FORT WITH TWO PANEL SLATS (

X 3 X 28

FROM THE CORNER POSTS.

2. THE INNNER BOARDS OF THE BACK SIDE ARE THEN SPACED 2

" FROM EACH OTHER FOR A TOTAL OF SEVEN

SLATS ON THE BACK SIDE.

3. EACH SLAT WILL RECEIVE TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS.

4. THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORT WILL HAVE SEVEN SLATS EACH CENTERED ON ONE OF THE DECK BOARDS.

5. AGAIN EACH SLAT WILL RECEIVE TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS.

"). THEY ARE SPACED APPROX. 3"

SEVEN BOARDS (

X 3 X 28

") ON THIS SIDE

FOR SPACING, CENTER EACH PANEL

SLAT ON ONE DECK BOARD

BEGIN WITH

OUTER BOARDS

SPACED

APPROX. 3"

FROM CORNER

POSTS

INNER BOARDS ARE

SPACED APPROX. 2

FROM EACH OTHER

X 3 X 28FOUR BOARDS (

") ON THIS SIDE

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STEP 19: SWING BEAM SUPPORT

1: THE 4 X 4 X 47

" SWING BEAM SUPPORT HAS COUNTER-SUNK HOLES IN THE CENTER, AND ON THE ENDS. INSTALL

THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT SO THAT THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON EACH END OF THE BEAM FACE OUT, AND THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES AT THE CENTER FACE DOWN.

2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POSTS USING 6 PLACE THE CARRIAGE BOLT INTO THE TORQUE WASHER, THEN INTO THE HOLE OF THE CORNER POST AND SET WITH

A HAMMER. USE

" LOCK NUTS AND WASHERS TO SECURE THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT FROM THE OUTSIDE. PLACE

" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS.

GREEN BOLT COVERS OVER THE EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.

THE HOLE ABOVE WHERE THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT

MOUNTS IS TO BE USED ONLY ON UNEVEN (UPHILL)

GROUND. IF INSTALLING ON A RELATIVELY LEVEL

SURFACE, THIS HOLE WILL NOT BE USED.

" CARRIAGE BOLT

AND TORQUE WASHER

" WASHER

" LOCK NUT

BOLT COVER

COUNTER-SUNK HOLES FACING OUT

COUNTER-SUNK

HOLES FACING

DOWN

4 X 4 X 47

SWING BEAM SUPPORT

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STEP 20: SWING BEAM PLATE

1: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT, LINING UP PILOT HOLES.

2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT ON THE OUTSIDE HOLES USING 3

BOLTS WITH

" WASHERS ON TOP, AND

OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING. 3: LEAVE THE MIDDLE HOLE EMPTY, IT WILL BE USED LATER.

" WASHER

" LOCK NUT

BOLT COVER

" WASHERS AND LOCK NUTS ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT COVERS

" CARRIAGE BOLT3

" WASHER

SWING BEAM PLATE

" CARRIAGE

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STEP 22: IRON DUCTILES

1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILES WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM.

2: FASTEN THE IRON DUCTILES TO THE SWING BEAM USING 6

OF THE SWING BEAM, AND

" LOCK NUTS AND WASHERS ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT CAPS OVER

EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.

" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP

4 X 6 X 96" SWING BEAM

CARRIAGE BOLTS

TORQUE WASHER

WASHER

8 3

LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

IRON DUCTILE

Page 48

STEP 23: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT

*TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP 1: SIT THE SWING BEAM LEGS UPRIGHT. 2: LINE UP THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES AND REST THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE FORT AND SWING LEGS. MAKE

SURE THE IRON DUCTILES ARE FACING DOWN.

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STEP 24: SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS

1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM LEG BRACKET USING 6 ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND

2: USE A

X 3

" LAG SCREW AND

3 8

" LOCK NUTS WITH

" WASHER IN THE MIDDLE HOLE OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET.

" WASHERS UNDERNEATH.

3: PLACE GREEN BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.

" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS

" CARRIAGE BOLT

TORQUE WASHER

3 8

LAG SCREW

" WASHER

X 3

" LOCK

NUT

BOLT CAP

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STEP 25: SWING BEAM TO FORT

*AN EXTRA PERSON IS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP 1: HAVE ONE PERSON WALK THE SWING BEAM OUT TO THE END OF THE FORT FROM INSIDE THE FORT WHILE THE

OTHER PERSON CARRIES IT BY THE LEGS. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES AT THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLES ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE. 3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING A 9" CARRIAGE BOLT

WITH A TORQUE WASHER ON TOP AND A 3/8" LOCK NUT AND WASHER ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.

4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE FROM UNDERNEATH WITH A 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW AND 3/8" WASHER.

5: USE VISE GRIPS TO HOLD CARRIAGE BOLTS IN PLACE WHEN INSTALLING.

9" CARRIAGE BOLT TORQUE WASHER

" WASHER

" LOCK NUT

" WASHER

LAG SCREW

BOLT CAP

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STEP 26: LEVEL THE SWING BEAM

1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SWING BEAM LEVEL.

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STEP 27: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER

1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS.

2: LEVEL CROSS-MEMBER, AND SECURE TO THE SWING LEGS WITH 3

" LAG SCREWS AND

" WASHERS.

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STEP 28: ATTACHING CENTER POSTS

1: THE 2 X 4 X 73

BOLTS, 2: THE FRONT CENTER POST WILL SECURE AT THE BOTTOM TO THE DECK SPACER, FROM UNDERNEATH, WITH TWO

" WOOD SCREWS, THEN TO THE FRONT TARP SUPPORT WITH 2

" WASHERS, AND T-NUTS.

3: THE REAR CENTER POST WILL SECURE TO THE REAR TARP SUPPORT WITH 2

" AND 2 X 4 X 29" CENTER POSTS WILL ATTACH TO THE TARP SUPPORT BOARDS WITH 2

" HEX BOLTS,

" WASHERS, AND T-NUT.

" HEX BOLTS,

" WASHERS, AND T-NUT.

2 X 4 X 29" REAR CENTER POST

2 X 4 X 73

FRONT CENTER POST

" HEX

" WASHER

" HEX BOLT

T-NUT

" HEX BOLT

" WOOD SCREWS

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STEP 21: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET

1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 96" SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET.

2: FASTEN THE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3

SWING LEGS FLUSH TO TOP OF SWING LEG BRACKET

" LAG SCREWS AND

SWING LEG BRACKET

" WASHERS.

" LAG SCREW

" WASHER

4 X 4 X 96" SWING LEG

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STEP 29: TARP BOARDS

1: THE 2 X 4 X 47

" CENTER TARP BOARD WILL SECURE ON TOP OF THE CENTER POSTS WITH TWO 2

" WOOD

SCREWS PER SIDE.

2: THE TWO 2 X 4 X 50" TARP BOARDS WILL SECURE ON THE ENDS OF THE TARP SUPPORTS WITH TWO 2 SCREWS PER SIDE.

" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 50"

TARP BOARD

2 X 4 X 47 CENTER TARP

BOARD

" WOOD

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STEP 30: SLIDE

1: LAY SLIDE ON DECK WITH LIP EXTENDING ONTO/OVER DECK SPACER

2: SECURE THE SLIDE TO THE DECK SPACER WITH TWO 1

APPROXIMATE LOCATION

" WOOD SCREWS

OF 1

" WOOD SCREWS

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STEP 31: HANGING THE SWINGS

1: CLIP EACH OF THE SPRING CLIPS ONTO THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS, THEN CLIP ONTO THE SWING CHAINS.

2: USE THE CLIPS TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SWING BY CLIPPING ON HIGHER OR LOWER LINKS. 3: COUNT BACK THE SAME NUMBER OF LINKS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO ENSURE THAT THE SWING IS LEVEL, AND

ADJUST TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.

IRON DUCTILE

SPRING CLIP

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STEP 32: TARP

1: LAY TARP ACROSS TARP BOARDS, MAKE SURE HEM SIDE IS DOWN.

2: CENTER TARP ON BOARDS AND BEGIN WITH THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE CORNERPLACE ONE 1 INTO THE GROMMET.

3: PULL THE TARP TIGHT AND SCREW IN THE LEFT FRONT SIDE CORNER. 4: NOW THE NEXT RIGHT SIDE GROMMET WILL RECEIVE A SCREW, THEN THE SAME GROMMET ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE

(LEFT SIDE). 5: ESSENTIALLY, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS ALTERNATING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, FROM THE FRONT OF THE FORT

MOVING BACK, TO KEEP THE TARP TIGHT AND WRINKLE-FREE.

" PANHEAD SCREW

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STEP 33: SAFETY BOARD

1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47

" SAFETY BOARD ACROSS THE FRONT CORNER AND CENTER POSTS.

2: SECURE THE SAFETY BOARD TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 4

3: USE A 2

" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE SAFETY BOARD TO THE FRONT CENTER POST.

WOOD SCREW

" HEX BOLTS AND

2 X 4 X 47

SAFETY BOARD

" WASHERS.

" WASHER

" HEX

BOLT

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STEP 34: CENTER STRINGERS

1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47" CENTER STRINGERS UNDERNEATH THE DECK AND ROCK WALL BOARDS. 2: FASTEN THE CENTER STRINGERS TO THE DECK AND ROCK WALL BOARDS FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH 2" WOOD

SCREWS. ONE SCREW PER BOARD. NOTE: THE CENTER STRINGERS WILL MOUNT PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF THE DECK AND ROCK WALL

BOARDS. DECK STRINGER IS ON CENTER. ROCK WALL STRINGER WILL START AT THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL BOARDS, ON CENTER.

2 X 4 X 47" CENTER STRINGER

UNDERNEATH FORT

VIEW SHOWN IS FOR LOCATION REFERENCE. THE 2" WOOD SCREWS WILL BE DRIVEN FROM THE OPPOSITE SIDE; THROUGH THE DECK AND ROCK WALL BOARDS.

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STEP 35: CLIMBING ROPE

1: THREAD ONE END OF THE ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE ABOVE THE ROCK WALL. TIE A SECURE KNOT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD.

2: THREAD THE OTHER END OF THE ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD. PULL THE ROPE TIGHT AND TIE A SECURE KNOT BEHIND THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD.

TIE KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE

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