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Play Zee Bo
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Copyright © 2014 Gorilla Playsets
All Rights Reserved
Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114
www.gorillaplaysets.com
Latest Revision: Oct 13, 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty and Safety Guidelines……………………………………….........……...Pages 4-9
Leveling play set, General Information and Site Plan…………………..............Pages 9-11
Tool List, Kit Contents, Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklist.............Pages 12-16
Side Panels………………………..………...….......................................................... Step 1
Gussets………………………..…………………………..…….................................... Step 2
Attaching Seat…………………………....……………….…………...…...................... Step 3
Connecting Side Panels………………………...…..……..……...….….............…..... Step 4
Roof Top Gusset…………………..……................................................................... Step 5
Roof Supports…………….……………………..…….............................................… Step 6
Roof Support Assembly Installation…………………….………................................ Step 7
Ground Stakes………………………………………………………............................. Step 8
Tarp Installation………………...…………………………….…................................... Step 9
Roof Finial………………………………………………….....……..................…....... Step 10
Sandbox Cover…………………………………………….…….……........................ Step 11
Safety Warnings.................................................................................................... Step 12
Customer Registration Card……………………….....…..…………..….……....... Last Page
PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
As fresh lumber acclimates to its new environment, the natural tendencies of the tree
can show itself 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.
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. Defects that develop
because the product is exposed to extreme climate conditions are not covered by this
warranty. Defects that develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product
are also not covered by this warranty.
Most cracks are not warrantable, however if you believe that the integrity of your
play set is compromised by this natural occurrence, please follow the warranty claim
procedure found at www.gorillaplaysets.com. Click on the “Customer Care” tab on the
left hand side of the page, then click on “Warranty Claim” and follow the instructions.
We appreciate your purchase and know that you will enjoy your Play Zee Bo for many
years to come.
IF YOU HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE
ASSEMBLING, PLEASE CALL Gorilla Playsets
770-704-9300 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.
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MANUFACTURING DIRECT.
CONTACT INFO:
Gorilla Playsets
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
Tel. (770) 704-9300
Fax. (678) 880-3329
Or email us at: [email protected]
Check for revised instructions at www.gorillaplaysets.com/category-s/92.htm
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Thank you for choosing Gorilla Playsets®
We’ve included everything you need, except tools, to build your very own professional
looking play set. When complete, your new play set should far exceed the quality of
play set 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 play set that
doesn’t compromise quality for simplicity. Yet you’ll appreciate how quick and easy
construction really is! Our play set kits are designed for children ages 3 to 11. Gorilla
Playsets® believes every child should have a play set and with our kits they can! You
can rest assured your new play set is safe, durable and designed to hold up to the
elements. As parents ourselves, we know how important the security and well-being of
our children is, and this shows in all of our products.
This play set features our step-by-step 3D illustrated manual, plus all the required
hardware and pre-milled lumber.
Quality Lumber
At Gorilla Playsets, we use only the nest, hand selected lumber available. 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 1 year warranty
on the lumber used in this product.
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 around 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.
Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries
that result from the building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is
recommended anytime a play set is being used.
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Limited Manufacturers Warranty
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 , Free Standing Swing Set, Free
Standing Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children’s Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™, Cedar Toy Chest
and spring riders to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions,
for a period of 1 year. The Krazy Clubhouse is warranted for a period of 6 months.
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.
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 inworkmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verication 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 • 770-704-9300 Monday to Friday 9AM5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. In addition,
within the rst 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 modied 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 specic legal rights. You may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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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.
• On-site adult supervision is required.
• Make sure Tarp is secured at all times to wooden frame.
• Seams on Tarp or Sandbox Cover should be inspected occasionally for any loose
strings which may pose a hazard.
• Remove the Sandbox Cover COMPLETELY from the sandbox before use and store
away from children.
• Do not use Sandbox Cover or Tarp for any purpose other than the original design.
• Maintain Sandbox Cover and Tarp to avoid hazardous conditions. If Sandbox
Cover or Tarp becomes damaged, repair immediately or contact Gorilla to purchase a
replacement.
• Keep Sandbox covered when not in use to avoid contamination from animals.
• Keep pets out of the sandbox.
• Inspect your Play Zee Bo regularly. Any part that has become loose or worn should be
tightened or replaced to prevent possible safety hazards.
• Retighten all screws and fasteners at the beginning of each season.
• For safety, inspect your sandbox for wood damage and remove any sharp edges.
• Keep Top Finial in place for safety.
• A removed or partially detached Sandbox Cover or Tarp could pose a suffocation
or choking hazard for your child. Make sure the Sandbox Cover is stored away from
children and that the Tarp is securely in place during play time.
• NEVER leave small children unattended.
• This play set is NOT recommended for children under 3 years of age.
• Teach children not to rock or tip sandbox.
• Parents should have their 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 attach items to the Play Zee Bo that are not specically 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.
WARNING: Children must NOT use this play set 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 components.
• Check all hardware frequently during the usage season and tighten as required.
(But not so tight that you crack the wood) It is particularly important that this procedure
be followed at the beginning of each season.
• 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.
• Rake the play sand surface periodically to prevent compaction and maintain
appropriate depths. Add more sand 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 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 Handbook for Public Playground Safety. The guide
can be downloaded in full at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf
1. Protective Surfacing - Since almost 60% of all injuries are caused by falls to the
ground, protective surfacing under and around all playground equipment is the most
critical safety factor on playgrounds.
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
Material Uncompressed Depth Compressed
Depth
6” (152mm) 9” (228mm) 12” (304mm)
Wood Chips 7’ (2.13m) 10’ (3.05m) 11’ (3.35m) 10’ (3.05m)
Double-Shredded bark
6’ (1.83m) 10’ (3.05m) 11’ (3.35m) 7’ (2.13m)
mulch
Engineered Wood Fibers 6’ (1.83m) 7’ (2.13m) >12’(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) 5’ (1.52m) 9’ (2.74m) 5’ (1.52m)
Medium Gravel 5’ (1.52m) 5’ (1.52m) 6’ (1.83m) 5’ (1.52m)
Shredded Tires* 10-12’
N/A N/A N/A
(3.0-3.6m)
*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.
Leveling Your Play Zee Bo During Assembly
• Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort {i.e. six sides with roof
supports This is up to Step 7.}
• Position the play set in the most level area possible.
• 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 Bottom Panel 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.
• With an assistant lift 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 Play Zee Bo sides 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, you and your assistant should lift
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 Play Zee Bo is square.
• Line the inside of the Play Zee Bo with a weed blocker type material to assist with the
elimination of weeds. Weed blocker material is not provided with the Play Zee Bo but
may be purchase separately at home centers.
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.
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General Info to Review Before Installation
• Depending on your experience, assembly of the Play Zee Bo can take as little as 1
hour up to 3 hours, depending on your prior construction experience.
• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty the 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 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 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 frame is assembled it is critical that the base is level and square. If the base
is not level, the walls 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 every two weeks during the usage season.
• Place the Play Zee Bo 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.
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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:
65 1/4"
9
"
56
16
NOTE:
TO FILL THE SANDBOX
TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
SEAT BOARDS REQUIRES
ABOUT 550 LBS OF SAND.
33
9
16
"
25
7
"
66
16
5
"
8
Approximate assembly time: 1 to 3 hours
(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended
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REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 phillips bit provided)
___ 1/8” Drill Bit is only required if drilling new holes in your ground stakes.
___ Level
___ Tape Measure
___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill)
___ Hammer
___ Pencil
___ Shovel
KIT CONTENTS
Accessories:
___ (Qty ) Description
___ (1) Multicolored Tarp
___ (1) Sandbox Cover
___ (1) Assembly Manual
Hardware:
see following pages
Wood Components:
see following pages
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 (770-704-9300). 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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Use the ruler to the right to measure your bolts and screws. Picture views shown
below are 1:1 scale and can be used to match bolt and screw sizes.
#8 x 1-1/2”
Wood Screw
QTY: 86
#8 x 2”
Wood Screw
QTY: 38
#8 x 2-1/4”
Wood Screw
QTY: 14
#8 x 3”
Wood Screw
QTY: 50
Truss Head Phillips machine screw
M6 X 1.0 thread X 50mm L
QTY: 8
NUT - Serrated hex ange lock
M6 X 1.0 thread
QTY: 7
8
7
6
5
4
3
PH2 Phillips Drive Bit
QTY: 1
2
1
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Picture Description Qty.
1-1/4” X 4-1/2” X
25-5/8”
Bottom Panel
Board A
1-3/16” X 3-1/2”
X 30”
Seat B
1-1/4” X 2-5/16”
X 45-1/8”
Corner Post CP1
(4 holes)
6
6
6
1-1/4” X 2-5/16”
X 45-1/8”
Corner Post CP2
(7 holes)
1-1/4” X 5-7/8” X
25-5/8”
Spindle Assembly
D
11/16” X 1-3/8”
X 9-3/8” Ground
Stake E
6
6
6
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Picture Description Qty.
1-1/4” X 4-3/4” x
4-3/4” Gusset F
1-1/4” X 1-15/16”
X 35-1/4” Roof
Support H
5/8” X 3-1/8” X
32”
Roof Top Gusset
J
12
6
6
2” X 2” X 3”
Roof Finial K
(Threaded insert
is attached inside
hole.)
1
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Picture Description Qty.
Apex Bracket L
Multicolored
Tarp-M
(Note exact tarp
colors may vary.)
1
1
Sandbox
Cover-N
1
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Step 1: Side Panels
1: Locate one Bottom Panel Board A, one Corner Post CP-1 (4 holes), one Corner Post
CP-2 (7 holes) and one Spindle Assembly D.
2: Lay out the parts on a “at surface” as shown. The angled sides of the Corner Posts
face away from the inside. Make sure your parts are square and ush to one another
before fastening them together. Note, there is no “top side” or ”bottom side” for the
Spindle Assembly or for Bottom Panel Board A.
3: Attach Bottom Panel Board A ush to the end of the Corner Posts with four #8 x 3”
wood screws.
4: Attach the Spindle Assembly to the Corner Posts with four #8 x 3” wood screws.
1-1/4” x 5-7/8” x 25-5/8”
Spindle Assembly D
1-1/4” X 2-5/16” X 45-1/8”
Corner Post CP-1
(4 Holes)
Angled Side faces
away from inside of
Side panel.
1-1/4” x 4-1/2” x 25-5/8”
Bottom Panel Board A
Angled Side faces
away from inside of
Side panel.
1-1/4” X 2-5/16” X 45-1/8”
Corner Post CP-2
(7 Holes)
#8 x 3”
Wood Screws
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Step 2: Gussets
1: Attach two Gusset F under the Spindle Assembly to the corner posts.
2: Attach each Gusset to the Spindle Assembly and the corner post with two #8 x 1-1/2”
wood screws.
3: Repeat substeps 1-2 for the other ve side panels.
1-1/4” x 4-3/4” x
4-3/4”
Gusset F
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 4
#8 x 1-1/2”
Wood Screws
A
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Step 3: Attaching Seat
1: Place Seat B on top of the Bottom Panel Board with the three countersunk holes on
top pointing up. Note that the Seat is attached on the outside of the Side Panel to the
large at face of the corner posts.
2: Attach the Seat to the Bottom Panel Board with three 2” wood screws.
3: Attach the Seat to the Corner Posts with two 2-1/4” wood screws.
4: Repeat substep 1 through substep 3 to attach the seats to the other ve Side Panels.
NOTE
TOP VIEW
1-3/16” x 3-1/2” x 30”
Seat B
ANGLED
SIDES OF
POSTS
Countersunk holes on top..
1-3/16” x 3-1/2” x 30”
Seat B
#8 x 2”
Wood Screws
NOTE
LARGE
FACE
OF POST
#8 x 2-1/4”
Wood Screws
Bottom Panel Board
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Step 4: Connecting Side Panels
1: Make the tops of the corner posts ush to one another. Line up inside corners of side
panels as shown in top left detail picture below.
2: Attach the Side Panel Assemblies together in a hexagonal pattern as shown using
three #8 x 2” wood screws to attach each side panel to the side panel beside it.
Make “inside” corners line up here
(This is a top view looking down.)
Corner Post
CP1
Corner Post
CP2
Tops of corner posts need to
be ush with one another.
Corner Post
CP1
Corner Post
CP2
#8 x 2”
Wood Screws
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Step 5: Roof Top Gusset
1: Locate six 5/8” x 3-1/8” x 32” Roof Top Gussets J.
2: Place each Roof Top Gusset on top of the wall panels as shown. The end with two
holes should be on the left for each Roof Top Gusset. Line up the corners of the Roof
Top Gusset with the corners where the corner posts meet as shown in the TOP picture
below.
3: Attach each Roof Top Gusset to the top of the Spindle Assembly with six #8 x 1-1/2”
wood screws.
TOP VIEW
Line up corners of Roof Top Gusset
where corner posts meet.
These two holes should
be on the LEFT for each
Roof Top Gusset.
Roof Top
Gusset J
(Left End)
Roof Top Gusset J
(Right End)
5/8” x 3-1/8” x 32”
Roof Top Gusset J
#8 x 1-1/2”
Wood Screws
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Step 6: Roof Supports
1: Locate six of the 1-15/16” x 1-1/4” x 35-1/4” Roof Support H pieces,
one Apex Bracket L, six 6mm x 50mm Phillips Truss head machine screws and six
6mm Flanged Hex Nuts.
2: Place one Roof Support H with the hole closest to the top inside the upside down “U”
shaped ange of the Apex Bracket. Line up the holes.
3: Place a 6mm x 50mm L Phillips Truss head machine screw through the Apex Bracket
and then through the Roof Support. Place a 6mm Flanged Hex nut onto the end of the
machine screw and nger tighten.
4: Repeat sub steps 2 through 3 to attach the remaining Roof Supports to the Apex
Bracket with the remaining hardware.
Apex Bracket L.
Note: Hole is closest to the top.
6mm Flanged Hex Nut
Roof Support H
1-15/16” x 1-1/4” x 35-1/4”
6mm x 50mm
A
Phillips Truss Head
Machine Screw
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1: Place the Roof Support assembly from Step 6 on top of the Roof Top Gussets as shown below.
2: The free end of each Roof Support should be centered directly over the two holes at the left end of
each Roof Top Gusset. The end face of the Roof Support should be ush to the face of the Roof Top
Gusset. (See Detail A below and top left image below.)
3: Once the Roof Support is positioned attach the Roof Support to the Roof Top Gusset with two #8 x
1-1/2” wood screws. (See top left image below.) Alternate from side to side to attach the Roof Supports
directly across from one another. It will be necessary to slightly pull the Roof Support across from a
previously installed Roof Support to ush it with the side of the Roof Top Gusset (See top right image
below.)
4: Repeat substeps 2 through 3 for the remaining Roof Supports. Tighten all the nuts in the Apex Bracket.
Roof Support
(Center over two
holes.)
Roof
Top
Gusset
Step 7: Attaching Roof Support Assembly
Faces
are Flush.
Attach Roof Support
to Roof Top Gusset
with two #8 x 1-1/2”
wood screws.
A
Center Roof Support
over two holes in
Roof Top Gusset.
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 4
Tighten all the
nuts in the Apex
Bracket after the
roof supports are
installed.
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Seat
Step 8: Attaching Ground Stakes
1: Locate six 11/16” x 1-3/8” x 9-3/8” Ground Stake E and twelve #8 x 1-1/2” wood
screws.
2: Place a Ground Stake on the inside of the Play Zee Bo base at each corner post joint
as shown in Detail B below. Drive the Ground Stake into the ground with a hammer
until the top of the Ground Stake is at least below the bottom edge of the Seat.
3: If you wish to drive the Ground Stake deeper you may do so but you
will have to drill a new 1/8” diameter bottom hole in the Ground
Stake. After each Ground Stake is driven into place make sure
the edges are not splintered. If any edges are splintered then
remove the splinters and sand any sharp edges. Ideally the top
of the Ground Stake should be below the top of the surface of
the sand inside the sandbox.
4: Attach each Ground Stake to the Corner Post with two #8 x
1-1/2” wood screws.
#8 x 1-1/2”
Wood Screw
11/16” x 1-3/8”
x 9-3/8”Ground
Stake.
DETAIL B
SCALE 1 : 4
B
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Step 9: Multicolored Tarp Installation
1: Place the multicolored Tarp M over the Roof Support Assembly as shown below.
Each seam between colors will fall over the top of a Roof Support board. Stretch the
outer Tarp edge over the outer edges of the Roof Top Gussets.
2: An elastic cord inside the outer edge of the Tarp keeps the Tarp secured underneath
the Roof Top Gusset edges. Press the button on the Tarp Lock and pull the elastic cord
tight then release the button. Now tuck the elastic cord and Tarp Lock underneath the
outside edge of the tarp so children cannot see it.
3: Make sure the Grommet in the Tarp is aligned with the threaded hole in the Apex
Bracket.
Press the button on the Tarp Lock and pull the
elastic cord tight then release the button. Now
tuck the elastic cord and Tarp Lock underneath
the outside edge of the tarp so children cannot
see it.
Tarp M.
Center Grommet in Tarp over
threaded hole in the Apex
Bracket.
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Step 10: Attaching Roof Finial
1: Locate Roof Finial K with the threaded insert in the bottom.
2: Thread a 6mm x 50mm Phillips Truss head screw through the bottom of the Apex
bracket into the nut welded in the top of the Apex Bracket. A portion of the screw will
stick out the top of the Apex Bracket and that portion should go through the hole in the
tarp.
3: Screw Roof Final K onto the end of the Phillips Truss head screw protruding from the
Apex Bracket until it just barely contacts the Tarp. Do not tighten Roof Finial K so tight
that you twist the fabric of the Tarp.
Roof Finial K .
6mm x 50mm Phillips Pan
head screw goes up through
the bottom of the Apex
bracket and screws into the
nut welded onto the Apex
bracket.
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Step 11: Sandbox Cover
1: Place the notches in the Sandbox Cover N around the corner posts.
2: Wrap the tabs around the corner posts and secure them together with the hook and
loop strips attached.
Sandbox
Cover N
Wrap tabs around corner posts
and secure ends together with the
hook and loop strips attached.
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Step 12: Safety Warnings
Observe all safety warnings printed on the Tarp and Sandbox Cover. Teach your
children that they should not play with the Tarp or Sandbox Cover. These items are not
toys.
If your area experiences high wind conditions then follow the instructions below during
storms and other high wind events.
MAKE SURE ALL SAFETY WARNINGS ARE VISIBLE
AT ALL TIMES.
IF YOUR AREA EXPERIENCES HIGH WIND
CONDITIONS REMOVE THE FINIAL AND THEN
LOOSEN THE CORDING ON THE TARP.
REMOVE THE TARP. REMOVE THE SANDBOX
COVER. STOW THESE ITEMS AWAY FROM THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. REINSTALL WHEN
WEATHER CONDITIONS RETURN TO NORMAL.
KEEP SANDBOX COVER IN PLACE WHEN NOT
IN USE TO KEEP DEBRIS AND ANIMALS OUT OF
THE SANDBOX.
WARNING:
!
KEEP COVER SECURELY IN PLACE FOR SAFETY.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD.
WARNING:
!
COVER OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN FOR SAFETY.
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SUFFOCATION HAZARD. STORE
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
- PLAYZEEBO -
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the nest quality products that
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strength and durability. We
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