KidKraft P280093 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

GREYSTONE COTTAGE PLAYHOUSE – P280093

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and

WARNING

Manufacturer contact informaon provided below.

CAPACITY - 5 Users Maximum, Ages 2 to 10.

RESIDENTIAL HOME USE ONLY. Not intended for public areas such as schools, churches, nurseries, day cares
or parks.

follow these instrucons. Keep and refer to these instrucons
oen and give them to any future owner of this play set.

10 - 12 Hrs

10 - 12 Hrs

2-4 Hrs

3 - 5 Hrs

FOR FORT & SWING

FOR FORT & SWING

TWO PERSON

ASSEMBLY

2011
6'-7"

Olympisch Stadion 29

1076DE Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone] M-F from 09:00 to 17:30
(GMT+1)

For online parts replacement visit https://parts.kidkraft.eu/

Table of Contents

Warnings and Safe Play Instructions ..........pg. 2

Instructions for Proper Maintenance .........pg. 2

Keys to Assembly Success ....................pg. 3

About Our Wood – Limited Warranty .........pg. 4

Battery Instruction and Warranty ............pg. 5

Keys to Quick Assembly ......................pg. 6

Part ID .......................................pg. 7

Step-By-Step Instructions ...................pg. 12

Rev 08/14/2017

Warnings and Safe Play Instructions

CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have

hazards at the time it is discarded. Be sure to follow your local waste ordinances.

occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards.
Complying with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children
using this play system. Go over the warnings and safe play instructions regularly with your children and make certain that they
understand and follow them. Remember on-site adult supervision is required for children of all ages.

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD/SHARP EDGES & POINTS

Adult assembly required. This product contains small
parts and parts with sharp edges and points. Keep parts
away from children until fully assembled.

STRANGULATION HAZARD

• NEVER allow children to play with ropes,
clotheslines, pet leashes, cables, chains or cord-like
items when using this playhouse or to attach these
items to the playhouse.

• NEVER allow children to wear loose fitting clothing,
ponchos, hoods, scarves, capes, necklaces, items with
draw-strings, cords or ties when using this playhouse.

• NEVER allow children to wear bike or sport helmets
when using this playhouse.

WARNING – Safe Play Instructions

Dress children with well fitting and full foot enclosing

footwear.

Check for splintered, broken or cracked wood;

missing, loose, or sharp edged hardware. Replace,
tighten and or sand smooth as required prior to
playing.

Failure to prohibit these items, even helmets with chin
straps, increases the risk of serious injury and death to
children from entanglement and strangulation.

TIP OVER HAZARD

Choose a level location for the equipment. This can

educe the likelihood of the playhouse tipping over

r
and loose-fill surfacing materials washing away during
heavy rains.

DO NOT allow children to play on the playhouse until
the assembly is complete.

Do not allow children to wear open toe or heel

footwear like sandals, flip–flops or clogs.

Do not permit climbing on equipment when it is wet.

Do not permit rough play or use of equipment in a

manner for which it was not intended. Standing or
climbing on or jumping from the roof.

Instructions for Proper Maintenance

Your Play System is designed and constructed of quality materials with your child’s safety in mind. As with all
outdoor products used by children, it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your
Playhouse, it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.

Check the following at the beginning of the play season:

HARDWARE:

Check metal parts for r ust. If found,
sand and repaint using a non-lead paint
complying with 16 CFR 1303.
Inspect and tighten all hardware. On
wood assemblies DO NOT OVER­TIGHTEN as to cause crushing and
splintering of wood.
Check for sharp edges or protruding screw threads, add
washers if required.

Check twice a month during play season:

HARDWARE:

Inspect for tightness. Must be firmly against, but not crushing the wood.

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. This will cause splintering of wood.

If you dispose of your playhouse: Please disassemble and dispose of your unit so that it does not create any unreasonable

WOOD PARTS:

Check all wood members for deterioration, structural

damage and splintering. Sand down splinters and replace
deteriorated wood members. As with all wood, some
checking and small cracks in grain is normal.

Applying a water repellent or stain (water-based) on a yearly

basis is important maintenance to maintain maximum life
and performance of the product.

Check for sharp edges or protruding

screw threads. Add washers if required.

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Tools Required

Keys to Assembly Success

• Carpenters Level

• Carpenters Square

• Claw Hammer

• Tape Measure

Part Identification Key

On each page, you will find the parts
and quantities required to complete the
assembly step illustrated on that page.
Here is a sample.

2X 012 Post 2 x 4 x 83”

Quantity Key Number

• Standard or Cordless Drill

• Pencil

Part Description,
Part Size

• Safety Glasses

• Adult Helpers

Key Number: The first two digits
represent the step number. The third
digit represents the piece. Note that
if the part is used in multiple steps
then the number only reflects the
first step it is used in.

Symbols

Throughout these instructions symbols are provided as important reminders for proper and safe assembly.

This identifies information that requires special
attention. Improper assembly could lead to an

Check that set or assembly is properly level
before proceeding.

unsafe or dangerous condition.

Use

Help

Use

Help

Where this is shown, 2 or 3
people are required to safely
complete the step. To avoid
injury or damage to the
assembly make sure to get

Pre-drill 1/8” & 3/16” Bit

Pre-drill a pilot hole
before fastening screw
or lag to prevent
splitting of wood.

help!

Measure
Distance

Check that assembly is square
before tightening bolts.

Use a measuring tape to assure
proper location.

Square

Assembly

This indicates time to tighten bolts, but
not too tight! Do not crush the wood.
This may create splinters and cause
structural damage.

Use

Level

Tighten

Bolts

CAUTION – Protrusion Hazard

Once the assembly is tightened, watch for exposed
threads. If a thread protrudes from the T-Nut, remove
the bolt and add washers to eliminate this condition.
Extra washers have been provided for this purpose.

Proper Hardware Assembly
Lag screws require drilling pilot holes to
avoid splitting wood. Only a flat washer
is required. For ease of installation
liquid soap can be used
on all lag-type screws.

For bolts, tap T-Nut into hole with
hammer. Insert the hex bolt through
lock washer first then flat washer then
hole. Because the assemblies need to
be squared do not completely tighten
until instructed. Pay close attention to
diameter of the bolts. 5/16” is slightly
larger than 1/4”.

Note: Wafer head bolts with blue lock
tight or a bolt with a Ny-Lok nut do
NOT require a lock washer.

Lag Screw

Hex Bolt

Lock
Washer

Flat
Washer

No Yes

If Bolt protrudes
beyond T-Nut

Use an extra
flat washer

Lag Assembly

Before mounting Lag
Screw, use factory drilled
holes as guides to drill 1/8”
pilot holes

Flat Washer

Bolt Assembly

T-Nut
(Hammer into place)
Do not crush wood!

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About Our Wood

KidKraft Netherlands B.V. uses only premium playset lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use.

we take great care in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is still a product of nature and susceptible to weathering
which can change the appearance of your set.

What causes weathering? Does it affect the strength of my Play System?

One of the main reasons for weathering is the effects of water (moisture); the moisture content of the wood at the surface is
different than the interior of the wood. As the climate changes, moisture moves in or out of the wood, causing tension which can
result in checking and or warping. You can expect the following due to weathering. These changes will not affect the strength of
the product:

1. Checking is surface cracks in the wood along the grain. A post (4” x 4”) will experience more checking than a board (1” x 4”)
because the surface and interior moisture content will vary more widely than in thinner wood.

2. Warping results from any distortion (twisting, cupping) from the original plane of the board and often happens from rapid
wetting and drying of the wood.

3. Fading happens as a natural change in the wood color as it is exposed to sun-light and will turn a grey over time.

How can I reduce the amount of weathering to my Play System?

At the factory we have coated the wood with a water repellent or stain. This coating decreases the amount of water absorption
during rain or snow thus decreasing the tension in the wood. Sunlight will break down the coating, applying a water repellant or
stain on a yearly basis is important maintenance. (see your local stain and paint supplier for a recommended product)

Most weathering is just the normal result of nature and will not affect safe play and enjoyment for your child. However if you are
concerned that a part has experienced a severe weathering problem please call our consumer relations department for further assistance.

Please complete your product registration online at https://prdregistration.kidkraft.com/ to receive

important product notifi cations and assure prompt warranty service.

Although

10 Year Limited Warranty

5 Year Limited Warranty

KidKraft Netherlands B.V. warrants that this product is free from defect in materials and workmanship
for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In addition, lumber is warranted for 5

10

years against structural failure due to rot and insect damage. All other parts, such as hardware, swings,
rides, accessories, and slides carry a one-year warranty only.

This warranty applies to the original owner and registrant and is non-transferable.
Regular maintenance is required to assure the integrity of your Play System. Failure by the owner
to maintain the product according to the maintenance requirements may void this warranty. This
warranty does not cover any inspection cost.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

• Labor for replacement of any defective item(s);

• Incidental or consequential damages;

• Cosmetic defects which do not affect performance or integrity;

• Vandalism; improper use or installation; acts of nature;

• Minor twisting, warping, checking, or any other natural occurring properties of wood that do not
affect performance or integrity.

KidKraft Netherlands B.V. products have been designed for safety and quality. Any modifi cations

made to the original product could damage the structural integrity of the unit leading to failure and

possible injury. KidKraft Netherlands B.V. cannot assume any responsibility for modifi ed products.
Furthermore, modifi cation voids any and all warranties.

This product is warranted for RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. Under no circumstance should a KidKraft
Netherlands B.V. Play System be used in public settings such as schools, churches, playgrounds,
parks, day cares and the like. Such use may lead to product failure and potential injury. Any and all
public use will void this warranty.

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Battery Instruction and Warranty

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help.

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Please retain the information on this pack for future reference.

- Batteries should always be installed and changed under adult supervision.

- Non-Rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

- Only batteries of the same equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

- Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy and disposed of properly.

- The supply terminals are not to be short circuited.

- Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

- DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable batteries.

- Be sure to insert new batteries with positive (+) side up.

- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.

- EU Regulations require exhausted batteries to be separately collected so that they can be treated using the best
available recovery and recycling techniques. This will minimize the impact on the environment and human health
from soil and water contamination by any hazardous substances, decrease the resources required to make new
products and avoid using up landfill space.

- Batteries or battery packs must be recycled or disposed of properly. When the batteries in this product have reached
the end of their useful life, they should not be disposed of with other household waste.

- Please do your part by keeping waste batteries out of the municipal waste stream!

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1X 131 Cafe Top FSC 15.9 x 127 x 1225.6 mm

Key Number: The rst two digits represent the step

number. The third digit represents the order in which
the part is listed in the step.

Note that if the part is used in multiple steps then

the key number only reects the rst step it is used in.

Part Quantity Key Number

Order Listed

(The order the part is

listed in step 13)

Part Description Part Size

Your Key To Quick Assembly

SAVE TIME - TIP #1:

Open box with wood parts and look for the Key Number stamped on the
end of the wood part (see chart below). Sort each wood part into the

di󰘯erent assembly steps.

SAVE TIME - TIP #2:

In addition to the key number stamp, you can also identify the wood
parts by using the Parts Identi󰘰cation pages in the manual.

HARDWARE:

The majority of each hardware part comes packed in a separate
bag so you do not need to sort the hardware. Each assembly step

indicates which hardware (bolt, screw, washer etc.) you will require to

complete the step.

SORTING WOOD PARTS

INTO EACH ASSEMBLY

STEP WILL SAVE TIME!

Step Step Step

131

Step Number

(This is Step 13)

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Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

4pc. -121 -

12.7 x 57.2 x 1063.6 - Corner Trim FSC- 48046713
(1/2 x 2-1/4 x 41-7/8")

3pc. -102

6pc. -103 -

6pc. -105

(5/8 x 5-1/4 x 8-1/32")

1pc. -041

1pc. -042

1pc. -043

6pc. -071

- 15.9 x 101.6 x 254mm - Gable Top A FSC - 48081836

(5/8 x 4 x 10")

25.4 x 82.6 x 440.1mm - Gable Side A FSC- 48082136

(1 x 3-1/4 x 17-21/64")

- 15.9 x 133.4 x 204.1mm - Gable Side C FSC - 48081936

- 23.8 x 108 x 714.4mm - Table Top A FSC - 48081213

(15/16 x 4-1/4 x 28-1/8")

- 23.8 x 82.6 x 552.5mm - Table Top B FSC - 48081313

(15/16 x 3-1/4 x 21-3/4")

- 23.8 x 82.6 x 676.3mm - Table Top C FSC - 48081413

(15/16 x 3-1/4 x 26-5/8")

- 25.4 x 57.2 x 839.8mm - Roof End FSC - 48080913

(1 x 2-1/4 x 33-1/16")

3pc. -101 -

6pc. -104 -

1pc. -131

15.9 x 127 x 177.8mm - Gable Top B FSC
48082236

(5/8 x 5 x 7")

15.9 x 82.6 x 322.1mm - Gable Side B FSC
48082036

(5/8 x 3-1/4 x 12-11/16")

- 23.8 x 133.4 x 184.2 - Chimney Top FSC
48060836

(15/16 x 5-1/4 x 7-1/4")

3pc. -044

3pc. -072

2pc. -032

1pc. -031

2pc. -033

1pc. -034

- 31.8 x 31.8 x 514.4mm - Table Support C FSC - 48080813
(1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 20-1/4")

- 25.4 x 38.1 x 823.9mm - Roof Support FSC - 78041013
(1 x 1-1/2 x 32-7/16")

- 15.9 x 63.5 x 1206.5mm - Soffit Long FSC - 48080713

(5/8 x 2-1/2 x 47-1/2")

- 15.9 x 73 x 863.6mm - Soffit FSC - 48081013

(5/8 x 2-7/8 x 34")

- 15.9 x 63.5 x 403.2mm - Soffit Short FSC - 48080613

(5/8 x 2-1/2 x 15-7/8)

- 15.9 x 88.9 x 863.6mm - Soffit Wide FSC - 48081113

(5/8 x 3-1/2 x 34")

2pc. -024

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- 25.4 x 25.4 x 965.2mm - Long Tie FSC - 48081613
(1 x 1 x 38")

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

1pc. -112 -

4pc. -023 -

1pc. -141

1pc. -021

23.8 x 63.5 x 127 - Door Latch Block FSC - 48031913

(15/16 x 2-1/2 x 5")

25.4 x 25.4 x 482.6 - Panel Tie FSC - 48045313
(1 x 1 x 19")

- 25.4 x 57.2 x 177.8mm - Flag Block FSC - 48081713

(1 x 2-1/4 x 7")

- 101.6 x 749.3 x 1066.8mm - Panel Assembly A FSC - 478081113

(4 x 29-1/2 x 42")

1pc. -022

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- 101.6 x 838.2 x 1066.8mm - Panel Assembly B FSC - 478081013

(4 x 33 x 42")

1pc. -111

- 25.4 x 412.8 x 975.8 - Door Panel Lap Joint FSC - 478064036

(1 x 16 1/4 x 38 27/64)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

Part Identification (Reduced Part Size)

1pc. -082

Partial Roof Panel Left FSC
478073506

1pc. -081

(1-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 32-17/64")

- 31.8 x 836.3 x 939.8mm - Roof Panel - Front Full FSC - 478070006

- 31.8 x 469.9 x 819.4mm

(1-1/4 x 32-59/64 x 37")

(1-1/4 x 18-1/2 x 32-17/64")

1pc. -083

Partial Right Roof Panel FSC
478074906

- 31.8 x 469.9 x 819.4mm

1pc. -092

Half Roof Right FSC - 478072006

(1-1/4 x 33-1/16 x 43-5/16")

- 31.8 x 839.8 x 1100.2mm

1pc. -091

Half Roof Left FSC - 478070506

- 31.8 x 826.1 x 1095.5mm

(1-1/4 x 32-17/32 x 43-1/8")

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Hardware Identification

6pc.

LW1 - 1/4" Lock Washer - (51303200)

(Actual Size)

6pc.

FW1 - 1/4" Flat Washer - (51103200)

Storytime Cedar Playhouse (B280085-1) I.D. #2

6pc.

TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut

-

(54503200)

102pc.

70pc.

14pc. S3

S20 - Wood Screw

S15 - Wood Screw

41pc.

S11 - Wood Screw

6pc. H2

- Wood Screw

- Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2"

#8 x 1-3/8"

#8 x 1-3/4"

#8 x 2"

#8 x 2-1/2"

- (53703220)

- (52043516)

- (52043513)

- (52043520)

- (52043522)

145pc.

26pc.

S37 - Pan Screw

S38 - Pan Screw

20pc. S0

- Truss Screw

#7 x 5/8"

#7 x 1-1/8"

#8 x 7/8"

- (52433009)

- (52433014)

- (52933505)

1pc. D4

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- #2 x 2 Robertson Driver Bit - (9200014)

Part Identification

1x

- Chimney Wall
(3320807)

1x

- Door Bell 2/Door Trim
(3323645)

(Reduced Part Size)

1x - Door Mount
Mailbox Set
(3320742)

1x - Roof Valley III (2 Pk)
(3330629)

1x - Deluxe Kitchen Set

(3330027)

1x - Utensils Shelf

(9320791)

1x - Clicker Phone &

Phone Pocket Set

(3320252)

1x - Deep Window (4Pk)

(3330538) White

1x - Deluxe Flying Flag

(Burgundy) (1Pk)

(3330317)

3x - Chalk Clock Sign

(3320704)

Bay Window

Folding Bay Window

(2Pk)

(3320542)

1x

1x - Pot Pan

Spatula

(9320889)

1x - Folding Bay Window Roof

(3320335)

1x - BBQ Cook Top

Base Assembly

(3330909)

(2Pk)

Bay Window Top

1x - BBQ Sink Set

(3330908)

1x - Deluxe Flying
Flag Pole
(Burgundy) (1Pk)
(3330329)

1x - Hanging Sign/Utensils Shelf
(3320720)

1x

- Door Hardware (3207711)

Bay Window Bottom

2x - Folding Bay Window Bottom

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(1Pk)

(3320334)

1x - Magnetic Catch Kit (9207713)
2x - Door Handle (Black) (9207711)
2x - Factory Mount Door Hinge (9200147)

Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly

STOP STOPSTOP STOP

This is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories,

A.

referencing the parts identication sheets. This will assist you with your assembly.

• The wood pieces will have the key number stamped on the ends of the boards.
Organize the wood pieces by step, as per the key numbering system below.

1X 131 Cafe Top FSC 15.9 x 127 x 1225.6 mm

Quantity Key Number

• Please refer to Page 3 for proper hardware assembly.

Part Description,
Part Size

Key Number: The rst two digits represent the step

number. The third digit represents the piece. Note
that if the part is used in multiple steps then the

number only reects the rst step it is used in.

• Each step indicates which bolts and/or screws you will need for assembly, as well as

any at washers, lock washers, t-nuts or lock nuts.

B. If there are any missing or damaged pieces or you need assistance with

assembly please contact the consumer relations department directly. Call us
before going back to the store.

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C. Read the assembly manual completely, paying special attention to ANSI warnings;

notes; and safety/maintenance information on pages 1 - 6.

D. Before you discard your cartons ll out the form below.

• The carton I.D. stamp is located on the end of each carton.

• Please retain this information for future reference. You will need this information if you
contact the Consumer Relations Department.

MODEL NUMBER: P280093

CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 1)

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Step 2: Frame Assembly
Part 1

A: Stand (021) Panel Assembly A and (022) Panel Assembly B so that window openings are at the top. (Fig. 2.1 )

B: Flush to the bottom and centred on the Side Walls attach 1 (023) Panel Tie to each wall with 4 (S15) #8 x

1-3/4” Wood Screws per board. (Fig. 2.2 )

Fig. 2.1

021

Fig. 2.2

022

Flush to the bottom

S15

023

Wood Parts Hardware

1 x Panel Assembly A 4 x 29-1/2 x 42”

021

022

1 x Panel Assembly B 4 x 33 x 42”

023

2 x Panel Tie 1 x 1 x 19”

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8 x #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screw

and centred on the
Side Walls

S15

Step 2: Frame Assembly
Part 2

C: From inside the assembly on the right hand side of the door opening, measure 170mm down from the top of

the frame and attach 1 Door Hinge using 3 (S39) #5 x ¾” Wood Screws. (Fig. 2.3 and 2.4)

D: Measure 140mm up from the bottom of the frame and attach the lower hinge using 3 (S39) #5 x ¾” Wood
Screws. (Fig. 2.3 and 2.4)

Fig. 2.4

170mm down from top of frame
140mm up from bottom of frame

#5 x 3/4" WS

S39

Fig. 2.3

170mm

140mm

Other PartsHardware

S39

6 x #5 x 3/4” Wood Screw

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2 x Factory Mount Door Hinge