Gorilla Playsets GOR1164 Installation & Assembly

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Nantucket

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Copyright © 2011 Gorilla Playsets

All Rights Reserved

Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114

[phone] • www.gorillaplaysets.com

Latest Revision: August 18, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Warranty and Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......……...Pages 3-10

Leveling Fort, General Information and Site Plan...........................................Pages 10-14

Kit Contents and Tool List…………..……………………………………….............. Page 15

Hardware, Lumber Checklist and Accessory Checklist...........................…....Pages 16-29

Corner Post Layout and Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...……..………...…...... Steps 1-2

Framing Fort……………………………………..…………………………..……..... Steps 3-8

Attaching Deck Spacers, Deck Stringer, Face Boards…..…...….…………..…. Steps 9-11

Ladder Assembly and Attaching Ladder…...…..……..……...….…….............. Steps 12-13

Attaching Deck Boards, Panel Supports, Panel Boards and Panel Slats....... Steps 14-18

Building and Mounting Rockwall…………….……………………..……........… Steps 19-24

Swing Beam Assembly………………………………………………………....... Steps 25-33

Attaching Arched Side Top Boards…...…………………………….…..................... Step 34

Assembling Roof, Chimney and Dormers………………….....………............. Steps 35-37

Sun Burst Assemblies……………………………………………….…….……... Steps 38-39

Attaching Window Supports and Window Assembly………………..…….............. Step 40

Attaching Safety Board and Angle Supports.................................…...….............. Step 41

Attaching Accessories and Ground Stakes……………....…………………….. Steps 42-51

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 system for many
years to come.

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

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MANUFACTURING DIRECT.
[phone] 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. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[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.

Each play set 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 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 10 year
warranty on the lumber used in our play sets.

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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 at its original installation,
for 10 years for structural wood components and for one year for all other components
(e.g., hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.)

Cosmetic defects or natural defects of wood (e.g., warping, seasonal checking or
cracking, knots, or knot holes, etc.) that do not affect the structural integrity of the
product are not covered by this warranty. Defects that develop because the product is
exposed to extreme climate conditions, or that develop as a result of faulty or improper
installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty. Fading or discoloration of
any part or accessory, 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 properly maintain the play set. Instructions for proper
maintenance can be found on Gorilla’s website. Imperfections or defects that develop
because of a failure to properly maintain the play set are not covered by this warranty.

Gorilla 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 verication
of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting
photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla. Any warranty claim must
include proof of purchase, including the 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 that have been damaged by acts of God, negligence, misuse, or accident, or
that have been modied 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.

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 valid only in the United States
of America, is nontransferable and does not extend to the owners of the product
subsequent to the original purchaser, and only applies to the product as originally
installed (in other words, installing the product and then later disassembling and
reinstalling the product at the same or another location voids the warranty). 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
specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

This product is intended for residential use only and is not intended for use in any public
setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled tires 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 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 the 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 BELTS: 225 LBS.

• GLIDER SWINGS: 70 LBS. PER CHILD (up to 140 Lbs. total)

• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

• FULL BUCKET SWING: 75 LBS.

• HALF BUCKET SWING: 75 LBS.

• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

• WAVE SLIDE: 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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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 675 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants who have a
combined weight of 1475.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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 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. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and
replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact Gorilla 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 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 playground surface periodically to prevent compaction and maintain
appropriate depths.

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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

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.

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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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 does not 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:

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 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 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 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 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.

• Check all bolt connections and swing hangers every season.

• 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.

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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 to 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 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.

Counter-Sunk Hole

Thru 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 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.

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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

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

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 an end view of the T-nut
insert and installed ush to the wood.

WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP

OF THE T-NUT INTO THE

FACE OF 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.

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A

T-NUT

CORNER POST

BOARD YOU ARE
ATTACHING TO
CORNER POST.

WASHER

HEX HEAD BOLT

FRONT SIDE OF
CORNER POST

BACK SIDE OF
CORNER POST

T-NUT
FLANGE
IS HERE.

BOARD YOU
ARE ATTACHING
TO CORNER POST.

WASHER

HEX HEAD BOLT

CROSS SECTION VIEW
OF BOARD, CORNER
POST AND FASTENERS.

CORNER POST

DETAIL A

SCALE 2 : 1

FLANGE
SHAPED END
WITH TEETH

TEETH

BARREL
SHAPED
END GOES
INTO HOLE IN
CORNER POST.

T-NUT DETAILS

THREADS ON
INSIDE OF
BARREL .

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.

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3'-11 1/2"

9'-1 1/4"

2'-11 1/2"

16'-1/4"

2'-11 1/4"

3'-11 1/2" 1'-11 3/4"

1'-9"

1'-9"

8'-9 1/2"

4'-4 3/4"

6'-2 3/4"

13'-1 1/4"

2'-0"

2'-11 1/2"

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

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construction process of your new playset before getting started.

SITE PLAN:

Ladder

Rock Wall

Swing Belts (2)

Playset height: 10’ - 4-1/2”
Swing Beam height: 7’-5-1/2”
Platform (Deck) height: 4’

Wave Slide

Trapeze Arm (1)

Note: measurements shown are based

upon starting with a at construction

area. If you construction area is sloped
then some measurements may change.
Example: The swing legs are adjustable
in-and-out for a slightly sloped grade
therefore the 8’-9 1/2” dimension may
be smaller or larger depending on if your
yard is sloped up or down.

Approximate assembly time: 6-8 Hours

(6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended.

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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

KIT CONTENTS

Swings, Slides, Accessories:

___ (Qty ) Description
___ (2) Swingbelts w/ Chains
___ (1) 8ft. Wave Slide
___ (1) Nantucket Assembly Manual
___ (10) Rock Wall Grips
___ (1) Trapeze Bar w/ Chains
___ (1) Telescope
___ (1) Steering Wheel
___ (2) Safety Handles
___ (1) Tic Tac Toe panel
___ (2) Working Plastic Window Shutters
___ (4) Ground Stakes
___ (1) 10ft Rope
___ (2) Flag Kit

Fort/Swing Hardware and 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 (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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Use the ruler to the right to measure your bolts and screws. Picture views shown

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below are 1:1 scale and can be used to match bolt and screw sizes.

#8 x 1 ¼”

Wood Screw

QTY: 10

#8 x 1-½”

Wood Screw

QTY: 104

#8 x 2”

Wood Screw

QTY: 191

#8 x 2 ½”

Wood Screw

QTY: 34

#8 x 3”

Wood Screw

QTY: 14

5/16” Tee Nut

QTY: 42

Torque Washer

QTY: 17

3/8” Lock Nut

QTY: 19

3/8” Washer

QTY: 31

5/16 x 4 ½”

Hex Bolt
QTY: 32

5/16 x 2 ½”

Hex Bolt

QTY: 2

5/16 x 1 ½”

Hex Bolt

QTY: 8

5/16” Washer

QTY: 68

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Use the ruler to the right to measure your bolts and screws. Picture views shown

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below are 1:1 scale and can be used to match bolt and screw sizes.

3/8 x 3 ½”

5/16 x 3 ½”

Hex Lag Screw

QTY: 26

Hex Lag

Screw

QTY: 12

3/8 x 9”

Carriage Bolt

QTY: 1

3/8 x 7”

Carriage Bolt

QTY: 12

3/8 x 6 ½”

Carriage Bolt

QTY: 4

3/8 x 3 ½”

Carriage Bolt

QTY: 2

# 2 Square

Drive Tip

QTY: 1

Plastic Bolt Cap

QTY: 19

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1 x 5 x 52”

Roof Finisher

(Tongue Only)

1 x 5 x 52”

Roof Starter

(Groove Only)

1 x 5 x 52”

Roof Board

(Tongue and

Groove)

2

2

14

3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x

52”

Roof Peak

2 x 4 x 12”

Bottom Panel

Board - Left

2 x 4 x 12”

Bottom Panel

Board - Right

1

3

3

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2 x 4 x 13”

Angle Support

2 x 4 x 17”

Ladder Step

2 x 4 x 35-1/2”

Roof Support -

Left

8

4

2

2 x 4 x 35-1/2”

Roof Support -

Right

2 x 4 x 43-3/4”

Sun Support

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Face Board

2

2

2

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2 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Panel & Deck

Support

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Rock Wall Side

Top Panel Board

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Stringer

9

1

1

2 x 4 x 48”

Fort Support

2 x 4 x 57”

Ladder Left Side

2 x 4 x 57”

Ladder Right

Side

2

1

1

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2 x 4 x 57”

Rock Wall Side

2 x 4 x 58”

Swing Leg Cross

Member

2 x 6 x 16”

Sun

2 x 6 x 47-3/8”

Arched Side Top

Board

2

1

2

2

2 x 6 x 47-3/8”

3

End Sandbox

Board

2 x 6 x 86”

1

Right Sandbox

Board

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4 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Swing Beam

Support

4 x 4 x 96”

Front Corner

Post

4 x 4 x 96”

Rear Corner Post

1

2

2

4 x 4 x 96”
Swing Leg

4 x 6 X 108”

Swing Beam

5/4 x 2 x 13”

Small Ray

2

1

12

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5/4 x 2 x 17”

Large Ray

5/4 x 2-1/4 x 11-

1/2”

Horizontal

Window Support

5/4 x 3 x 28”

Panel Slat

2

4

19

5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8”

Rock Wall Top

Cap

5/4 x 4 x 18-1/2”

Ladder Back

5/4 x 4 x 40-1/2”

Deck Spacer

1

1

2

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5/4 x 6 x 10-1/2”

Roof Peak

Support

5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8”

Bottom Rock Wall

Board

5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8”

Rock Wall Board

2

1

10

5/4 x 6 x 20”

Vertical Window

Support

5/4 x 6 x 47-3/8”

Deck Board

3

7

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8’ Wave Slide

1

Swings w/Chains

Trapeze Bar

2

1

w/Chains

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Picture Description Qty.

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Swing Plate

Climbing Rocks

1

10

Not Shown

A-Frame Swing

Leg Bracket

Hardware Box

Instructions

1

1

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Picture Description Qty.

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Iron Ductile

Swing Hangers

90 º Green

Bracket

Spring Clip

6

4

6

Unassembled

Tic Tac Toe panel

Tic Tac Toe

Boards

1-3/8” x 1-5/8” x

10-1/2”

1

2

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10’ Rope

Plastic Window

1

2

Flag Kit

Ground Stake

(Note: ground

stake may be

wood, metal or

plastic at our

discretion)

2

4

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Telescope

Steering Wheel

Safety Handle

1

1

2

Unassembled

1

Chimney

Unassembled

Dormer

2

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Step 1: Corner Post Layout

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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 Slide side is considered the front of the playset with the
swing beam extending off the right side.

Right corner posts
will have extra

4 x 4 x 96”

Corner Post

holes at this

location.

Corner Post # 3

(Rear - Right)

Corner Post # 4
(Front - Right)

Corner Post # 2
(Rear- Left)

Corner Post # 1

Front of play set
(SLIDE SIDE)

(Front - Left)

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Step 2: Inserting T-Nuts Into Corner Posts

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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 rst. Hammer the t-nut until it is ush/
almost ush to the corner posts. No t-nuts will be installed in the Right Corner Posts
where shown below.

T-Nut

No T-Nut in these holes

Corner Post # 3

(Rear - Right)

Corner Post # 4
(Front - Right)

Corner Post # 2
(Rear - Left)

Corner Post # 1
(Front - Left)

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Step 3: Sandbox And Panel Support Board

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1: The 2 x 6 x 47-3/8” End Sandbox Board (with four pre-drilled holes) attaches to the
bottom of the Left Corner Posts, offset holes down with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and
two 5/16” washers.

2: The 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support (with two pre-drilled holes) attaches to the side of
the Left Corner Posts, offset holes down, with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16”
washers.

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”

Rock Wall Side

Top Panel Board

*one hole in cen-

ter (offset holes

down)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

2 x 6 x 47-3/8”
End Sandbox Board
(offset holes down)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

Corner Post # 2
(Rear - Left)

Corner Post # 3

(Rear - Right)

Corner Post # 4
(Front - Right)

Corner Post # 1
(Front - Left)

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Step 4: Rear Sandbox/Panel Support Board

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1: The 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support (offset holes down) attaches to the side of the
Right Corner Posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers.

2: The 2 x 6 x 86” Right Sandbox Board (offset holes down) attaches to the side of the
Right Corner Posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers into the
topmost holes in the Right Sandbox Board.

Corner Post # 1
(Front - Left)

Corner Post # 4
(Front - Right)

Corner Post # 3

(Rear - Right)

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support
(offset holes down)

5/16” Washer

Corner Post # 2
(Rear - Left)

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

2 x 6 x 86”
Right Sandbox
Board (offset holes
down)

This is a view of the Right of the play set.

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Step 5: Sandbox Boards and Panel Support

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1: The 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Supports (offset holes up) attach to the sides of the front
and rear corner posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers.

2: Attach the top holes in the 2 x 6 x 47-3/8” End Sandbox Boards (offset holes up) to
the sides of the front and rear corner posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two
5/16” washers. The structure should be able to stand on its own, without any support, at
this stage.

Corner Post # 3

(Rear - Right)

Corner Post # 4

Corner Post # 2
(Rear- Left)

Corner Post # 1
(Front - Left)

(Front - Right)

2 x 6 x 47-3/8”
End Sandbox Board
(offset holes up)

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support
(offset holes up)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

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Step 6: Deck Supports

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1: Attach one Deck Support (offset holes down) to the inside of the Left and Right
Corner Posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers.

Note: One Panel Support Board was removed for clarity.

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Deck Support
(offset holes down)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

Note:
Panel Support Board
removed for clarity.

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Step 7: Leveling the Play Set and installing Lag Screws

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1: Level your play set frame. Level side to side and front to back. Check the diagonals
for square. Once you have a level and square play set frame you may install lag
screws.

2: Install one 5/16” x 3-1/2” Lag Screw with 5/16” washer into the empty holes in all of
the 2 x 6 parts at the base of the play set frame.

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

5/16” Washer

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A

2"

3

1
2

"

DETAIL A

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Step 8: Fort Supports

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1: Place a 5/16” Tee Nut into the hole in the Fort Supports as shown.

2: From the inside of the Right Panel Board loosely attach each Fort Support with one
5/16” x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt and one 5/16” washer.

3: Measure 2” and 3-1/2” down from the tip of each Fort Support and drill a 1/8” hole
through the Fort Support along the center. (See Detail A)

4: Place each Fort Support against the Corner Post. The side of the Fort Support
should be ush with the right side of the Right Corner posts.

5: Attach the angled end of each Fort Support with one 2-1/2” Wood Screw and one 3”
Wood Screw. Tighten each 5/16” x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt.

2-1/2”

Wood Screw

2 x 4 x 48”
Fort Support

5/16” Tee
Nut

5/16” x
2-1/2”
Hex Bolt

5/16”

Washer

Right

Panel

Board

5/16” Tee
Nut

3” Wood Screw

2 x 4 x 48”
Fort Support

5/16” Washer

5/16” x
2-1/2”
Hex Bolt

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Step 9: Deck Spacers

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1: Place a 5/4 x 4 x 40-1/2” Deck Spacer between the Left and Right Corner Posts on
top of the Deck Supports as shown below.

2: The Deck Spacer side should be ush with the inside of the Panel Support.

3: Attach each Deck Spacer to the Deck Supports with two 2” Wood Screws.

5/4 x 4 x 40-1/2”
Deck Spacer

Deck Supports

2” Wood
Screw

Flush

Panel Support

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Step 10: Deck Stringer

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1: Center the 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Deck Stringer underneath the Deck Spacers.

2: Attach the Deck Stringer to the Deck Spacers with two 2” Wood Screws.

2” Wood Screw

2 x 4 x 47 3/8”
Deck Stringer

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Step 11: Face Boards

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1: Locate two 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Face Boards.

2: Attach a Face Board to the front of the Left Corner posts making sure the top side is
ush with the top side of the Panel Supports.

3: Attach the Face Board with six 2-1/2” wood screws.

4: Repeat this process attaching the other Face Board to the right side of the Right
Corner posts.

Top of Face Board
should be ush with
tops of Panels Sup­ports.

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Face Board

2-1/2”

Wood

Screws
(3 per side)

Panel Support

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Step 12: Ladder Assembly

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1: Lay one 2 x 4 x 57” Ladder Side on a at 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 nish the other side with two 2” wood screws per
step.

5: Install two 90

o

green brackets using 5/16” x1 1/2” bolts and 5/16” washers.

6: 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.

o

90

Green-

Bracket

5/16” Washer

5/16” T-Nut

5/16” x 1 ½”
Hex Bolt

2” Wood Screw

5/4 x 4 x 18-1/2”

2 x 4 x 17”

Ladder Back

Ladder Step

2 x 4 x 57”

Ladder Side

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Step 13: Attaching The Ladder

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1: The Ladder attaches to the rear of the play set, 14-7/16” from the outside edge of the
Rear-Left corner post.

2: Make sure the ladder is level. The bottom edge of the 90o brackets should be 3/4” up
from the bottom edge of the 2 x 4. Mark the position of the bracket holes on the 2 x 4.

3: Drill 3/8” holes where marked.

4: Insert 5/16” T-nuts in the back of the holes.

5: Attach the 90
washers.

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolt

o

brackets to the 2 x 4 with two 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16”

5/16” T-Nuts
(Put in back side
of hole)

14-7/16”

3/4”

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Step 14: Deck Boards

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1: Seven 5/4 x 6 x 47 3/8” Deck Boards will lay across the Deck Supports, ush to the
Face Boards. There will be approximately a 1/4” gap between each Deck Board.

2: Space the Deck Boards evenly across the supports.

3: Secure each Deck Board to the Deck Supports and the Deck Stringer with ve 2”
wood screws, two per end and one in the center.

5/4 x 6 x 47-3/8”
Deck Board

2” Wood Screw
(5 screws per board)

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D

DETAIL D

SCALE 1 : 4

1: Four 2 x 4 x 13” Angle Supports are mounted underneath the deck on the left and right of the

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fort. (These are called out by the letter “X”)

2: Attach each Angle Support (X) to the Deck Support with two 2-1/2” wood screws at the top
going through the Deck Support rst and then into the Angle Support (X). Attach the bottom of
the Angle Support (X) to the corner post with one 2” wood screw and one 3” wood screw.

3: Two 2 x 4 x 13” Angle Supports are mounted underneath the deck on the front and rear sides
of the fort. (These are called out by the letter “Q”)

4: Attach each Angle Support (Q) to the Panel Support with two 2-1/2” wood screws at the top
going through the Angle Support (Q) rst and then into the Panel Support. Attach the bottom of
the Angle Support (Q) to the corner post with one 2” wood screw and one 3” wood screw.

2-1/2” Wood Screw

Step 15: Angle Supports

Panel Support

3” Wood Screw

2” Wood Screw

Q
(hidden)

Q

X

Q

X

Q

2-1/2” Wood Screw

Deck Support

X

3” Wood Screw

2” Wood Screw

X

Q

X

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Step 16: Panel and Panel Support Boards

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1: Place the 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Left and 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board

- Right on top of the 2 x 4’s as shown below with offset holes up. Attach each Bottom
Panel Board with one 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screw and 5/16” washer.

2: Place the 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support against the rear of the play set with offset
holes up. Attach the Panel Support with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers.

3: Place the 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support against the front side of the play set with
offset holes up. Attach the Panel Support with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16”
washers.

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support
(offset holes up)

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support
(offset holes up)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

2 x 4 x 12”
Bottom Panel
Board - Left
(offset holes up)

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

5/16” Washer

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

2 x 4 x 12”
Bottom Panel
Board - Left
(offset holes up)

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

5/16” Washer

2 x 4 x 12”
Bottom Panel

Board - Right

(offset holes up)

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Step 17: Panel Boards

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1: Place the 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Left and 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board ­Right on top of the 2 x 4 at the left side of the play set as shown below with offset holes
down. Attach each Bottom Panel Board with one 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screw and one 5/16”
washer.

2: Place the 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support on top of the 2 x 4 at the right side of the play
set with offset holes down. Attach the Panel Support with two 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screws
and two 5/16” washers.

.

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support
(offset holes down)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

2 x 4 x 12”
Bottom Panel
Board - Left
(offset

holes

down)

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

2 x 4 x 12”
Bottom Panel

Board - Right
(offset
holes

down)

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Step 18: Panel Slats

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1: Locate nineteen 5/4 x 3 x 28” Panel Slats. Four Panel Slats will be installed at both
the left, rear and front of the play set. Seven Panel Slats will be installed at the right of
the play set.

2: At the right of the play set center one Panel Slat over the center of each deck board.
Square each Panel Slat to the Panel Support. Attach each Panel Slat to the inside of
the Panel Supports with two 2” wood screws for each Panel Slat.

3: At the left, rear and front of the play set place one Panel Slat ush with the end of the
2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board. Square the top of the Panel Slat with the Panel Support
or Panel Board. Attach the Panel Slat to the Panel Board/Panel Support with two 2”
wood screws. Center another Panel Slat between the one you just installed and the
corner post. Attach the Panel Slat with two 2” wood screws.

2” Wood Screw

Panel
Support

2” Wood Screw

Panel
Support

5/4 x 3 x 28”
Panel Slat
(7 pieces at right
side.)

Flush

Panel Board

5/4 x 3 x 28”
Panel Slat
(4 pieces at left,
rear and front.)

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Step 19: Rock Wall

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1: Locate two 2 x 4 x 57 Rock Wall Side boards. Lay the boards out as shown and
insert a 5/16” t-nut into the hole on the inside of each board. Use a hammer to set each
t-nut ush with the board.

5/16” T- Nut

2 x 4 x 57”
Rock Wall Side

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1. Locate ten 5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Boards and one 5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8” Bottom Rock

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Wall Board with one big hole in it.

2. Place one Rock Wall Board at the top of the Rock Wall Sides nearest the holes where
you previously installed the tee nuts. Make sure the Rock Wall Board is ush with the
ends and sides of the Rock Wall Side boards.

3. Attach the Rock Wall Board with four 2” wood screws.

4. Now place another Rock Wall Board beneath the one previously installed and attach
with four 2” wood screws. Continue installing Rock Wall Boards to the Rock Wall Sides
until they are used up.

5. Attach the Bottom Rock Wall Board with one large hole in it last with four 2” wood
screws. The large hole should be offset up.

5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8”
Rock Wall Board
(Install this one rst)

Step 20: Rock Wall

Flush

Flush

Flush

2” Wood Screw

5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8”
Bottom Rock Wall Board
(big hole is offset up)

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Step 21: Rock Wall

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1. Locate two 90o Green Brackets, two 5/16” washers and two 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolts.

2: Fasten the tapered side of each 90o Green Bracket to each Rock Wall Side with a
5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolt and 5/16” washer.

5/16” Washer

o

Green

90
Bracket
(Tapered side)

5/16” x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolt

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Step 22: Rock Wall

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1: Locate two bags of Climbing Rocks. Inside each bag should be ve rocks, fteen #14
x 1-1/4” pan head screws and fteen 1/4” at washers.

2: Place the Climbing Rocks in a staggered pattern on the Rock Wall Boards. Place
one rock on each board except for the bottom rock wall board with the hole in it.

3: Attach each Climbing Rock with three #14 x 1-1/4” pan head screws and three 1/4”
at washers.

Climbing Rock

#14 x 1-1/4”
Pan Head Screw

1/4” Flat Washer

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Step 23: Rock Wall

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1: Place the 5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Top Cap on top of the Rock Wall Sides ush
with the top Rock Wall Board.

2: Fasten the 5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Top Cap to the Rock Wall Sides and the top
Rock Wall Board with four 2” wood screws.

5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8”
Rock Wall Top Cap

2” Wood Screw

Flush to top Rock Wall Board.

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C

DETAIL C

SCALE 1 : 8

Step 24: Attaching Rock Wall

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1: The Rock Wall attaches to the left side of the play set, 11-3/4” from the outside edge
of the front corner post.

2: Make sure the Rock Wall is level. The bottom edge of the 90o brackets should be
3/4” up from the bottom edge of the 2 x 4. Mark the position of the bracket holes on the
2 x 4. Drill 3/8” holes where marked.

3: Insert 5/16” t-nuts in the back of the holes.

4: Attach the 90

o

brackets to the 2 x 4 with two 1-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers.

5/16” T-Nut

5/16” Washer

11-3/4”

5/16” x 1-1/2”
Hex Bolt

3/4”

5/16” T-Nuts
(Put in back side
of hole)

Note:
Some boards
removed from
view for clarity.

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A

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 8

Step 25: Swing Beam Support

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1. The 4 x 4 x 47-3/8” 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 in the center face down.

2. Fasten the Swing Beam Support to the right corner posts using 3/8” x 6-1/2” carriage
bolts and torque washers. Place the carriage bolt into the torque washer, then into the
hole of the corner post and set with a hammer. Use 3/8” lock nuts and 3/8” washers to
secure the Swing Beam Support from the outside. Place bolt caps over the exposed
threads after securing.

Note: There are two mounting positions for the Swing Beam Support. Use the lower
holes in the right corner posts if your yard is relatively at. Stand with your back against
the right of the play set. If your yard runs uphill then you should use the upper holes in
the right corner posts.

Counter-sunk holes
face out

Counter-sunk
holes face down

3/8” Washer

3/8” Lock Nut

Bolt Cap

3/8” x 6-1/2”

Carriage Bolt

Torque Washer

This hole is to be used
only if your yard runs
up-hill. If installing your
play set on relatively
level ground then this
hole will not be used.

4 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Swing Beam Support

Right of Play set

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Step 26: Swing Beam Plate

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1: Place the Swing Beam Plate on top of the Swing Beam Support, lining up the pilot
holes.

2: Fasten the Swing Beam Plate to the Swing Beam Support on the outside holes using
3/8” x 3-1/2” carriage bolts from the top and 3/8” washers with 3/8” lock nuts on the
bottom. Place bolt caps over exposed threads after securing.

3: Leave the middle hole empty, it will be used later.

3/8” Washer

3/8” Lock Nut

Bolt Cap

3/8” x 3 ½”
Carriage Bolt

Swing Beam Plate

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Step 27: Attach Swing Legs To Bracket

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1: Place the 4 x 4 x 96” Swing Legs ush to the top of the Swing Leg Bracket.

2: Fasten the Swing Legs to the Swing Leg Bracket with eight 3/8” x 3-1/2” lag screws
and eight 3/8” washers.

Swing legs ush
to top of Swing Leg
Bracket

3/8” x 3-1/2”

Lag Screw

3/8” Washer

Swing Leg
Bracket

4 x 4 x 96” Swing Leg

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Step 28: Iron Ductiles

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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 3/8” x 7” carriage bolts with torque
washers on top of the Swing Beam, and 3/8” lock nuts with 3/8” washers on the bottom.
Place bolt caps over exposed threads after securing.

Torque Washer

Iron Ductile

7” Carriage Bolt

3/8” Washer

3/8” Lock Nut

Bolt Cap

4 x 6 x 108”
Swing Beam

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Step 29: Rest Swing Beam on Fort

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*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 30: Swing Beam to Swing Legs

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1: Fasten the Swing Beam to the Swing Leg Bracket using 3/8” x 6-1/2” carriage bolts
with torque washers on top of the Swing Beam, and 3/8” lock nuts with 3/8” washers
underneath.

2: Use a 3/8 x 3-1/2” lag screw and 3/8” washer in the middle hole of the Swing Leg
Bracket.

3: Place bolt caps over exposed threads after securing.

3/8” x 6-1/2”

Carriage Bolt

3/8”

Washer

Torque Washer

3/8” x 3-1/2”

Lag Screw

3/8” Lock Nut

Bolt Cap

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Step 31: Swing Beam to Fort

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*An extra person is required for this step.

1: Have one person line up the hole in the end of the Swing Beam with the middle hole
on the Swing Beam plate. The other person may have to carry the other end where the
legs are located to accomplish this task.

2: 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.

3: Fasten the Swing Beam to the Swing Beam Plate from underneath with a 3/8” x
3-1/2” lag screw and a 3/8” washer.

3/8” Washer

3/8” Lock Nut

9” Carriage Bolt

Torque Washer

3/8” Washer

3/8” x 3 ½”
Lag Screw

Bolt Cap

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Step 32: Level The Swing Beam

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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 33: Swing Leg Cross-Member

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1: Position the 2 x 4 x 58” Swing Leg Cross-Member against the Swing Legs.

2: Level the Swing Leg Cross-Member, and secure to the Swing Legs with 3/8” x 3-1/2”
lag screws and 3/8” washers.

3/8” Washer

3/8” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

2 x 4 x 58”
Swing Leg
Cross-Member

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Step 34: Arched Side Top Boards

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1: Place one Arched Side Top Board on the front/rear side of the play set at the top.

2: Attach each Arched Side Top Board through the top hole into the t-nut in the corner
post with 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers.

3: Attach each Arched Side Top Board through the bottom hole into the corner posts
with 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screws and 5/16” washers.

2 x 6 x 47-3/8”
Arched Side Top Board

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

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Step 35: Roof Supports

A

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 8

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1: Attach one 2 x 4 x 35-1/2” Roof Support-Left and one 2 x 4 x 35-1/2” Roof Support­Right to the left and right of the play set with 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers.
Note the counter-sunk holes face out. The roof supports will meet to form a 90o angle at
the peak.

2: Place a 5/4 x 6 x 10-1/2” Roof Peak Support at the peak of the roof supports on the
outside. Attach the roof supports to the Roof Peak Support with four 2” wood screws
from the inside. The Roof Peak Support should be ush to the roof supports on the top
surfaces.

2” Wood Screw

5/4 x 6 x 10-1/2”
Roof Peak Support

5/4 x 6 x 10-1/2”
Roof Peak Support

2 x 4 x 35-1/2”
Roof Support-Left

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 4-1/2”
Hex Bolt

2 x 4 x 35-1/2”
Roof Support-Right

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Step 36: Roof Starters/Roof Peak

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1: Place the 1 x 5 x 52” (groove only) Roof Starter Boards at the peak of the roof. The
holes in the Roof Starters should be centered on the Roof Supports. The at side of the
Roof Starters should be placed as close together as possible near the peak without the
boards overlapping.

2: Fasten the Roof Starter Boards to the Roof Supports with 1-1/2” wood screws.

3: Place the 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 52” Roof Peak on top of the Roof Starter Boards and fasten
with four 1-1/2” wood screws.

3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 52”
Roof Peak

1-1/2” Wood Screw

Roof Supports

1 x 5 x 52”
Roof Starter

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Step 37: Roof Boards/Roof Finishers

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and

Chimney and Dormers

1: Place the 1 x 5 x 52” Roof Boards on top of the Roof Supports, tting the tongue into
the groove of the Roof Starter. The holes in the Roof Boards should be centered over
the Roof Supports. There are seven Roof Boards on each side of the roof. If necessary
place a scrap 2 x 4 board against the Roof Board and hammer on it to seat the tongue
into groove for the Roof Boards. Fasten each Roof Board to the Roof Supports with four
1-1/2” wood screws.

2: Place the 1 x 5 x 52” Roof Finisher at the end of the roof assembly and fasten to
the Roof Supports with four 1-1/2” wood screws. Each side of the roof gets one Roof
Finisher.

Tip: Use the instructions provided with the Chimney and Dormers to build them. After
putting in three Roof Boards on the front roof STOP and then install the Chimney.
Notice the mounting block for the Chimney will get installed on the rst Roof Board.
Once all the Roof Boards/Finishers are installed mount the Dormers as shown below
centered on the roof.

Chimney

Mounting Block
on rst Roof

Board

Ladder

1-1/2” Wood Screw

1 x 5 x 52”
Roof Board
(rst one)

Dormer

1-1/2” Wood Screw

1 x 5 x 52”
Roof Finisher

4”

Front of play set

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Step 38: Sun Support and Sun

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1: Place a 2 x 4 x 43-3/4” Sun Support underneath the Roof Supports. Make sure the
Sun Support is level. Attach the Sun Support through the pre-drilled holes in the bottom
to the Roof Supports with two 2-1/2” wood screws. Repeat for the other side of the roof.

2: Place a 2 x 6 x 16” Sun centered on top of the Sun Support. The face of the Sun
should be ush with the face of the Sun Support. Fasten the Sun to the Sun Support
with two 3” wood screws. Repeat for the other side of the roof.

2 x 6 x 16”
Sun

2 x 4 x 43-3/4”
Sun Support

3”
Wood Screw

2-1/2”
Wood Screw

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Step 39: Sun Rays

®

1: All the sun ray pieces get installed to the inside surface of the Roof Supports and Sun
pieces.

2: Place the 5/4 x 2 x 17” Large Ray centered under the peak of the Roof Supports.
Attach the Large Ray to the Roof Support and Sun with two 1-1/2” wood screws.

3: Arrange six 5/4 x 2 x 13” Small Rays on either side of the Large ray (three small rays
per side) as shown below. Attach each Small Ray to the Roof Support and Sun with two
1-1/2” wood screws.

4: Repeat substeps 2 and 3 for the other side of the roof.

5/4 x 2 x 17”

Large Ray

5/4 x 2 x 13”
Small Ray

1-1/2” Wood
Screws

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Step 40: Window Supports/Windows

®

In this step the wood components to attach windows will be installed on the inside of the left of
the playset. Go up on top of the deck and look out the left of the play set.
1: Attach the 5/4 x 6 x 20” Vertical Window Support in the center with 2” wood screws.
2: Attach the 5/4 x 6 x 20” Vertical Window Supports on the sides with 2” wood screws.
3: Attach the 5/4 x 2-1/4 x 11-1/2” Horizontal Window Supports at the bottom with 2” wood
screws.
4: Go to the outside left of the play set and install the Windows with 1-1/4” wood screws.

5: Attac

h the 5/4 x 2-1/4 x 11-1/2” Horizontal Window Supports at the top with 2” wood screws.

5/4 x 2-1/4 x 11-1/2”
Horizontal Window Supports
(Install FIFTH above windows)

11-1/2”

5/4 x 6 x 20”
Vertical Window Support
(Install FIRST centered)

2-3/8”

5/4 x 6 x 20”
Vertical Window Support
(Install SECOND at 11-1/2”
on both sides)

11-1/2”

5/4 x 2-1/4 x 11-1/2”
Horizontal Window Supports
(Install THIRD ush on slats)

Windows
(Install FOURTH. Note 1”
wide frame section is top)

Front of Play Set

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Step 41: Safety Board

®

This board is meant to be a visual deterrent to prevent children from running through the
base of the play set into other children on the swing set.

1: Measure 17-1/4” from the top of the Right Sandbox Board and make a mark on the
right corner posts.

2: Place the bottom of a 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support with offset holes down on the
marks.

3: Attach the Panel Support to the right corner posts with two 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screws
and two 5/16” washers.

17-1/4”

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag screw

2 x 4 x 47-3/8”
Panel Support

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.Step 42: Slide

®

1: Lay Slide on deck with the lip extending onto/over the Deck Boards.

2: Secure the Slide to the Deck Boards with two 1-1/4” wood screws

* DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN*

3: Once slide is installed DO NOT lift the end of the slide or you may crack it at the
screw mounting points.

* DO NOT PICK UP SLIDE FROM BOTTOM ONCE

INSTALLED*

1-1/4” Wood Screws

*DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN*

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A

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 8

Step 43: 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 onto 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 t your needs.

Iron Ductile
Swing Hanger

Spring Clip

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Step 44: Climbing Rope

®

1: Thread one end of the Rope through the hole in the Rock Wall Side Top Panel Board.

2: Tie a secure knot on the inside of the Rock Wall Side Top Panel Board.

3: 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.

4: Note: you may tie two knots in the Rope to aid in climbing if you wish. Do this before
performing sub step 3.

5: Once the Rope is tied on both ends attempt to wrap the rope around your hand. If
the rope wraps around your hand it is too loose. Untie one end and retie the rope until
you can no longer wrap it around your hand.

Tie a knot behind this
hole in the Rock Wall
Side Top Panel Board.

You may tie two knots
in the Rope to aid in
climbing if you wish.

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Step 45: Flag Kit

®

1: Place the Flags on the FRONT side of the play set centered on the corner posts.

2: Attach the plastic base of each Flag to the corner post with the 1/2” phillips head
screws provided with the Flags.

Flags

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Step 46: Steering Wheel

®

1: Place the Steering Wheel Insert inside the Steering Wheel.

2: Use the hardware included (one 3/8 x 2-1/2” lag screw and one 3/8” washer) with the
Steering Wheel to mount the Steering Wheel to the end of the Swing Beam. DO NOT
over-tighten the lag screw into the Steering Wheel Insert or the Steering Wheel will not
turn.

3: Place the Steering Wheel Cap over the center of the Steering Wheel and snap into
place.

Steering Wheel

Included
Hardware

Steering

Wheel
Cap

Steering

Wheel

Insert

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Step 47: Telescope

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1: Place one of the L-shaped Telescope Mounting Brackets on the Panel Support.

2: Attach the L-shaped bracket with two screws provided with the Telescope.

3: Place the base of the Telescope into the cut out area of the L-shaped bracket.

4: Attach another L-shaped Telescope Mounting Bracket directly across from the
previously installed bracket and secure with the provided hardware.

Telescope

Telescope Base

Provided

Hardware

Telescope Mounting
Brackets

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Step 48: Safety Handles

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1: Place the Safety Handles centered onto the Panel Slats above the Ladder. Adjust the
Safety Handles up or down to suit the needs of your child.

2: Attach each Safety Handle with two 1-1/4” pan head screws and two 1/4” washers
provided with each Safety Handle.

1-1/4” Pan Head Screw

1/4” Washer

Safety Handle

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Step 49: Ground Stakes

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1: Drive the Ground Stakes into the ground so that approximately 4” of the stake is
above ground on the outside of the swing legs.

2: Use 5/16” x 3-1/2” lag screws and 5/16” washers to attach the Ground Stakes to the
swing legs.

3: Two more Ground Stakes will be on the inside of the sandbox on the two corner
posts closest to the rock wall. On the inside of the base of the play set drive the Ground
Stakes into the ground to a distance that will not interfere with the hex bolts that are
installed in the sandbox boards.

4: Use 5/16 x 3-1/2” lag screws and 5/16” washers to attach the Ground Stakes to the
corner posts.

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

5/16” Washer

Ground Stake

Ground Stake
5/16” x 3-1/2” Lag Screw
5/16” Washer
on the inside of this corner
post (partially obstructed
from view).

5/16” Washer

5/16” x 3-1/2”
Lag Screw

Ground Stake

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Step 50: Tic Tac Toe

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1: Assemble the Tic Tac Toe panel according to the instructions in the box. IGNORE
Step 6 and Step 7 in the instructions.

2: Attach the two 1-3/8” x 1-5/8” x 10-1/2”L Tic Tac Toe Boards to the Green
Plastic Brackets with the 1”L phillips head screws provided in the Tic Tac Toe box.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Tic Tac Toe Board is mounted to the Green Plastic Bracket
observing the 1-5/8” dimension shown below.

3: Center the unit on the panel slats on the swing beam side of the play set.

4: Mount the lower Tic Tac Toe Board 4” above the deck. Attach the Tic Tac Toe Boards
to the Panel Slats from outside the play set with #8 x 2”L wood screws.

1-5/8”

1-5/8”

1-3/8” x 1-5/8” x 10-1/2”
Tic Tac Toe Board

Green Plastic
Bracket

Note: Some boards
have been left out of
the picture for clarity.

4”

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Step 51: Gorilla Name Plate

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1: Attach the Gorilla Name Plate to the middle of the Swing Beam with two 2” wood
screws.

2: Your play set is nished! Enjoy your play set!

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