Playnation Latitude 1100 User Manual

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Latitude

Model: 1100

(BOXES: 1100-1, 1100-2, 1100 Swing Beam/Swing Leg Box, &

Slide Box)

*52-2024-T*

52-2024-T

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA 30114

www.playnation.com

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Please inspect and inventory all parts immediately upon accepting delivery. Use the inventory pages in the manual to make sure you have received all necessary parts. The quickest method to get any parts that are missing or damaged is use our “Quick Response Center” located at:

www.playnation.com/support

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

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

http://www.playnation.com/manuals.html

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PLAYNATION WARRANTY 2016

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. warrants its Lifetime™ series of swing sets to be free from defects in

workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product for above

ground structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware,

plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.) except PlayNation's Super Scoop Slides™ and Super Tube Spiral Slides™.

PlayNation warrants its Super Scoop Slides™ and Super Tube Spiral Slides™ to be free from defects in

workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product.

PlayNation warrants its Regal™, Imperial™, and Empire™ series swing sets to be free from defects in

workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 15 years for above ground

structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware,

plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.).

PlayNation warrants all remaining products, including but not limited to its Free Standing Swing Set, Free

Standing Tire Swing, See-Saw, Children's Picnic Table with Umbrella, Play-Zee-Bo™ and spring riders to

be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1

year. All accessories purchased separate from those included with one of our swing set packages have a

one year limited warranty.

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

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

covered under this warranty. Lumber that has been damaged by wood boring bees, or conditions that

develop as a result of faulty or improper installation of the product, are not covered by this warranty.

Fading of stain, discoloration or mold on any wood part or accessory is not covered by this warranty.

Cracks in plastic components, surface rust on hardware and chips on powder coated materials are not

considered defects in material as long as they do not affect the functionality or structural integrity of the

part or component.

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

proper maintenance can be found on PlayNation's website. Imperfections or conditions that develop

because of a failure to properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty.

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PLAYNATION WARRANTY 2016

PlayNation will, at its discretion, replace any above ground part within the stated warranty period that is

defective in workmanship or materials. This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at

PlayNation's discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective

part to PlayNation. PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. • 190 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 •

770-704-9300 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase. In addition, within the first 30 days from the date of purchase, PlayNation will replace any parts discovered to be missing from or damaged in the original packaging.

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

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

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

PLAYNATION 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. PLAYNATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is non-transferable and does not extend to the owners of the

product subsequent to the original purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on implied

warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so these restrictions may not be

applicable to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-11. This product is intended for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls. Also a 6 foot safety zone should be used around the entire play set.

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

PlayNation 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 PLAYNATION PLAYSETS

• FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• SWING BELT: 225 LBS.

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

• TRAPEZE: 125 LBS.

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

• HEAVY DUTY TODDLER BUCKET SWING: 85 LBS.

• INFANT SWING: 35 LBS.

• TIRE SWING: 125 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT

• ROPE LADDER: 75 LBS.

• ROCK WALL: 150 LBS.

• CLIMBING RAMP: 150 LBS.

• MONKEY BARS: 175 LBS.

• ALL SLIDES: 150 LBS.

PlayNation 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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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

Congratulations! You have just purchase one of the finest residential wooden swing sets available today. As with any wooden product that spends its entire life outside, in varying elements, it is important to know what to expect with your new swing set so that your family can enjoy it for many years.

As your swing set acclimates to its new environment, natural characteristics of the wood can show in the form of checks, or “cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural integrity of your play set and is not covered under warranty.

KEEPING YOUR PLAYSET LIKE NEW

MUST DO’s

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

WITHIN 60 DAYS

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

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

WITHIN 90 DAYS

• Apply a sealant or semi-transparent stain with sealant within the first 90 days of owning the swing set. If applicable state laws allow, an oil based product will penetrate and protect the lumber better than a water based product. Because climate conditions can vary drastically from region to region, we suggest asking the product covering specialists at any number of specialty paint stores or home improvement centers for a product that would work best for your local environment. ** TIP – while the set is new, take a small board from your swing set to the store with you so they can color match the tint of the stain or sealant. Be sure to replace the board when you get home.

SEASONAL REMINDERS

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

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

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

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prolong the lifespan of these play activities.

OTHER TIPS

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

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such as WD-40 or motor oil.

To repel yellow jackets and wasps, use a cotton ball and dab interior wooden corners underneath the play set

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deck with a liquid dish soap. Avoid using insecticides.

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

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

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

CUSTOMER MUST READ AND RETAIN

Please go to the following links and read important SAFETY information prior to using your new play structure.

http://www.playnation.com/safety-and-maintenance.html

http://www.playnation.com/manuals.html (Click on your specific model)

http://www.playnation.com/warranty.html

NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your children.

WARNING:

Children must NOT use this play set until it has been

completely assembled and inspected by an adult to

ensure it has been properly installed.

PlayNation Play Systems, Inc.

190 Etowah Industrial Court

Canton, GA. 30114

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Model: 1100

(BOXES: 1100-1, 1100-2, 1100

Swing Beam/Swing Leg Box &

Slide Box)

REV: 2.29.2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Guidelines……………………………………….......…........................…...Pages 3-6

Leveling Fort, General Information and Denitions……….......…………............Pages 6-8

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

Swing Beam Loading……....….........................................................................Pages 9-13

Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents…...…..………...…................ Pages 14-15

Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists............................................... Pages 16-24

Ladder……………………………..………………………….......................……..... Steps 1-4

Rock Wall……………....……………….…………...….......................................... Steps 5-7

Outer and Inner Fort Supports………………………...…..……..……...…...…..... Steps 8-9

Corner Posts......................................................……………………...……...... Steps 10-11

Swing Beam Side Rail and Side Rails….……………………..……..............… Steps 12-14

Rope ladder Support and Rock Wall Rope Support…………….………................ Step 15

Leveling Play Set and Installing Lag Screws……………………………….............. Step 16

Rock Wall Boards, Tarp Boards and Deck Boards………………….…........... Steps 17-19

Rear Bottom Panel Board, Center Posts and Center Tarp Board....……....... Steps 20-22

Panel Slats and Center Deck Support……………………….…….……........... Steps 23-25

Swing Beam Assembly…………………………………......………..…….......... Steps 26-32

Rock Wall Rocks, Climbing Rope and Rope Ladder..........................…......... Steps 33-35

Mounting Slide…………………………………………………………........................ Step 36

Attaching Tarp…………....……………………........................................................ Step 37

Telescope, Safety Handles and Hanging Swings…………..….……….....…... Steps 38-40

Punching Ball and Tic Tac Toe........................................................................ Steps 41-42

Flag Kit and Name Plate........................................................................................ Step 43

Ground Stakes....................................................................................................... Step 44

PLEASE READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY!

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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:

NOTE: Your children’s safety is our #1 concern. Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury. Please review these safety rules regularly with your children.

• This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated oor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of 425 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 7 occupants who have a combined weight of 1225. (This weight does not include any picnic table area(s).)

• On-site adult supervision is required.

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

• Teach children to sit in and never stand on swings

• Teach children not to twist the chains and ropes and not to loop them over the swing beam, since this may reduce the strength of the chain or rope.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well-tting shoes. Loose clothing such as scarves and ponchos should not be worn. Always take off, tie up or tuck in cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. These things can get caught on playground equipment and strangle a child.

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

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

ramp or slide.

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

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

• Verify that any suspended climbing ropes, chains, or cables are secured at both ends and that they cannot be looped around an adult hand.

• Teach children not to attach items to the playground equipment that are not specically designed for use with the equipment, such as, but not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chain as they may cause a strangulation hazard.

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

• Teach children to never slide down the swing chain.

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

playgound equipment.

• Teach children to NEVER look at the sun or other bright light through any accessory such as but not limited to a telescope, periscope or binoculars.

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

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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set:

(continued)

Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are noted, they should be removed, corrected, or repaired immediately to prevent injuries.

• Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections.

• Exposed equipment footings.

• Scattered debris, litter, rocks, or tree roots.

• Splinters, large cracks, and decayed wood components.

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

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

• Check all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season and tighten as required. (But not so tight that you crack the wood) We recommend you check the swing beam and hardware often due to wood expansion and contraction. It is particularly important that this procedure be followed at the beginning of each season.

• Remove plastic swing seats and take indoors or do not use when the temperature drops below 32°F. Reinstall swings and other swing equipment at the beginning of the usage season.

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

• Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain they are in place. Replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new season.

• Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for evidence of deterioration. Replacement should be made of any swing seat that has developed cracks in the plastic seats. Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact us for warranted replacement parts.

• Swing chains, rings, ropes, etcetera should always be fastened to a rotating swing hanger. NEVER attach a chain, ring, rope, etcetera to a stationary hanger such as but not limited to an eye bolt. Severe wear could occur leading to an injury.

• For rusted areas on metallic members such as monkey bars, hand supports brackets, etc.; sand and repaint, using a non lead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16 C.F.R. Part

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

• Inspect wood parts monthly. The grain of the wood sometimes will lift in the dry season causing splinters to appear. Light sanding may be necessary to maintain a safe playing environment. If you are treating your play set with stain regularly, it will help prevent severe checking/splitting and other weather damage.

• Once or twice a year, depending on your climate conditions, you must apply some type of protection (sealant) to the wood of your unit. Prior to the application of sealant, lightly sand any “rough” spots on your set. Please note this is a requirement of your warranty.

• Creating and maintaining the play set on a level location is very important. As your children play, your play set will slowly dig its way into the soil, and it is very important that it settles evenly. Make sure the play set is level and true once each year or at the beginning of each play

season.

• Twice a month during the usage season rake the playground protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and maintain appropriate depths. Replace the protective surfacing materials

as required.

• Disposal Instructions: When the play set is no longer desired, it should be disassembled and disposed of in such away that no unreasonable hazards will exist at the time the play set is

discarded.

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Play Set Surfacing Recommendations:

Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers from its Handbook for Public Playground Safety. The guide can be downloaded in full at www.cpsc.gov/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.

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2. Fall Zones - A fall zone, covered with a protective surfacing material, is essential

under and around equipment where a child might fall. This area should be free of other equipment and obstacles onto which a child might fall. Stationary climbing equipment and slides should have a fall zone extending a Minimum of 6’ in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment.

Swings should have a fall zone extending a minimum of 6’ from the outer edge of the support structure on each side. The fall zone in front and back of the swing should extend out a minimum distance of twice the height of the swing as measured from the ground to the top of the swing support structure.

LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY

• Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort. {i.e. four corner posts with base (sand box boards) and deck supports}

• Position in the most level area chosen for the play set, keeping in mind the location and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc. that extend off the fort.

• Once the frame is in the nal position, check for vertical and horizontal levelness to determine which side(s) will need to be dug into the ground to level the play set.

• With a shovel, score the ground around the outside edges of the sandbox boards on the ‘high’ side of the fort. This is the area that will be dug in. Make sure to score deep enough; the scored lines will be your digging template.

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

• Dig a channel along the scored line(s) for the base of the fort (corner post and sandbox boards) to rest into. Dig the channel(s) to the same level depth. The bottom of the channel(s) should be level to each other so your frame doesn’t teeter or rock because the channel(s) are uneven.

• Once you have removed enough grass and dirt, slide/push the frame into the channel(s). Place a level on the vertical and horizontal boards of the frame to determine if enough soil, or too much, was removed.

• Repeat this process until the basic frame is plumb and level and in its nal position before completing the rest of the assembly.

• Measure to make sure fort is square.

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

Example Play area:

Side View of Playset Frame

(Grade is the

Slanted Line)

The diagonal measurements should be the same from corner post to corner post. If not, adjust corner posts so that the distance is equal.

= Area to be scored and channeled for levelness

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General Info to Review Before Installation

• Depending on your experience, assembly of the playset can take as little as 6 hours up to 24 hours, depending on size, after inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend

you set aside a full two days for assembly.

• Identify all of the parts for your play set. Empty each box and lay out boards so you can see each part. Your instruction book will have detailed drawings that will make it easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and metal parts separate from wooden pieces.

• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure there are no broken boards.

• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.

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

• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly. Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.

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

• Never tighten hardware completely at rst. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten each joint.

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

• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and every board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons.

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

wires.

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This page is a list of denitions and explanations used throughout our

instructions to aid you in the assembly of your play set.

Offset Holes- Throughout the installation procedures we will refer to parts with offset

holes. This refers to the orientation of the holes on the board. An offset hole is one that is closer to one side than it is the other or in other words, it is not centered on the board. In the procedures you will be instructed to attach the boards with the holes offset up or with the holes offset down. This refers to which side of the board the hole/holes should be closer to. Offset holes up= hole/holes will be closer to the top of the board. Offset holes down= hole/holes will be closer to the bottom of the board. Note: some parts do not have offset holes, but instead the holes are on center. Therefore there will not be any reference on how to offset these parts.

EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP

EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN

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

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

Counter-Sunk Hole

Through Hole

Lag Screws- Lag screws are used in the construction of our play sets to enhance the structural integrity of the unit. There will not be predrilled holes in the post for lag screw installation. Lag screws are self-tapping, though if you are using a manual socket wrench it may be advantageous to pre-drill a hole rst. Instructions for this are provided on a separate page in the front of the manual. Be sure to tighten the lags completely when driving them in by hand. Power tools such as a heavy duty impact driver or large power drill should have enough torque to drive in the lag screws, but make sure not to over tighten as this can cause the threads to “strip out” in the post.

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Common Installation Practice Installing T-nuts

When installing T-nuts into the wood, use a smooth faced hammer to set the face of the T-nut ush into the wood.

Corner Post

T-nut

Insert the barrel of the T-nut into the predrilled hole. Using a smooth faced hammer, drive the T-nut until the face of the T-nut is ush to the wood.

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

Flush (Correct)

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

This picture shows an end view of the T-nut installed ush to the wood.

WARNING: DO NOT EMBED THE TOP

OF THE T-NUT INTO THE

FACE OF THE WOOD

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HOW A T-NUT WORKS

THE FIRST STEP IN OUR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS TO INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE CORNER POSTS. A T-NUT IS A FASTENER WHICH IS THREADED ON THE INSIDE AND IT FUNCTIONS JUST LIKE A STANDARD HEX NUT. YOU INSERT THE T-NUTS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS.

THE T-NUT HAS A BARREL SHAPED END WHICH GOES INTO THE HOLE IN THE CORNER POST. THE T-NUT ALSO HAS AN FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH. THE TEETH PENETRATE INTO THE CORNER POST WOOD TO PREVENT THE T-NUT FROM SPINNING WHEN YOU TIGHTEN THE HEX HEAD BOLT.

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

CORNER POST

BOARD YOU ARE ATTACHING TO CORNER POST.

HEX HEAD BOLT

T-NUT FLANGE IS HERE.

WASHER

BOARD YOU ARE ATTACHING TO CORNER POST.

CORNER POST

HEX HEAD BOLT

FRONT SIDE OF CORNER POST

T-NUT

WASHER

BACK SIDE OF CORNER POST

TEETH

CROSS SECTION VIEW OF BOARD, CORNER POST AND FASTENERS.

T-NUT DETAILS

FLANGE SHAPED END WITH TEETH

THREADS ON INSIDE OF BARREL .

BARREL SHAPED END GOES INTO HOLE IN CORNER POST.

DETAIL A

SCALE 2 : 1

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BOARD IDENTIFICATION

1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled or stuck into place. Remove the staples and/or tag after the board is installed.

2. This white identifcation tag displays the thickness, width, length and an abbreviated description of the part.

Example: a tag reads "2-4-3600-BPB"

The 2 is the thickness of the board. "Nominal Lumber" at a home center will measure 1-• 1/2" for the thickness. We "remill" that lumber to 1-3/8" thick.

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

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

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

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

36" LENGTH

" WIDTH

THICKNESS

TAG

2-4-3600-BPB

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PRE-DRILL LAG SCREW DIRECTIONS

Pre-drilling holes for lag screws will make it easier to drive the screws in by hand.

"Jobber" length drill bits are available in sizes that are longer than standard drill bits and those are ideal for the job. When using the drill bit you will have to "spot" drill the post and then remove the board you are attaching to finish drilling the hole.

Pay attention to the DIAMETER of the lag screw you are installing. Your playset may come with two different diameter lag screws. Each diameter will require a different size drill bit. When installing lag screws DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

LAG SCREW DIAMETER DRILL BIT SIZE

" 3

Corner Post

5/16" DIAMETER 9/64"

3/8" DIAMETER 11/64"

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

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

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

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

2 x 4 board

Example 3/8" diameter x 5" lag screw

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

Corner Post

Corner post

2 x 4 board

4 x 4 board

Corner Post

4 "

13 16

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SWING BEAM LOADING

Weight Limits for Accessories:

The weight limit for a Swing Belt is 225 lbs. (Although 150lbs is the maximum recommended swinging weight capacity for the swing position.)

The weight limit for a Trapeze Bar is 125 lbs.

Maximum Allowable swinging weight for a three position swing:

1) The maximum allowable swinging weight at each Swing Belt position is 150 lbs.

2) The maximum allowable swinging weight at the Trapeze position is 125 lbs.

3) The MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 lbs.

MAXIMUM SWING BEAM LOAD IS 425 LBS.

THIS END OF SWING BEAM IS ATTACHED TO PLAY SET.

SWINGING WEIGHT

125 LBS MAX150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

TRAPEZE BAR

150 LBS MAX

SWINGING WEIGHT

SWING BELT SWING BELT

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

construction process of your new playset before getting started.

SITE PLAN:

5'-9

2'-10

Rope Ladder

Wiki Wave Slide

17'-10

3'-0"

Ladder

9'-1"

8'-37"

Trapeze Arm (1)

8'-9

Swing Belts (2)

Rock Wall

Playset height: 9 feet

Swing Beam Height: 7 feet - 2 inches

Approximate assembly time: 6 to 10 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) ___ 1/16”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 11/64” and 3/8” Drill Bits ___ 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

___ Tape or Pen

KIT CONTENTS

Swings, Slides, Accessories:

___ (Qty ) Description ___ (2) Swingbelt w/ Chains ___ (1) 8ft. Wiki Wave Slide ___ (10) Rock Wall Grips (assorted colors and sizes) ___ (1) Trapeze Swing w/Chains ___ (1) Telescope ___ (1) Punching Ball ___ (4) Plastic Safety Handles ___ (1) Tic Tac Toe Panel ___ (1) 36” x 117” Tarp (Canopy)

___ (2) Flags

___ (2) Ground Stakes

Fort Hardware:

see following pages

Swing Beam Hardware:

see following pages

Wood Components:

see following pages

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1100 HARDWARE

SHEET 1 OF 2 REVISION: C 9/16/2015 J.H.

3/8 X 3-1/2"

HEX LAG SCREW

QTY: 30

3/8" x 5"

HEX LAG

SCREW

QTY: 4

#2 SQUARE

DRIVE BIT

QTY: 1

3/8 x 9"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 1

3/8 x 6-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 16

USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.

3/8 x 3-1/2"

CARRIAGE BOLT

QTY: 4

PLASTIC

BOLT CAP

QTY: 21

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1100 HARDWARE

SHEET 2 OF 2 REVISION: C 9/16/2015 J.H.

#14 X 1-1/4"

PAN HEAD SCREW

QTY: 9

#8 X 1-1/4"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 2

#8 X 2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 92

#8 X 2-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 32

#10 X 3-1/2"

WOOD SCREW

QTY: 16

5/16" TEE NUT

QTY: 32

5/16 X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 24

5/16 X 3-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 4

5/16 X 2-1/2"

HEX BOLT

QTY: 2

TORQUE WASHER

QTY: 19

1/4"

WASHER

QTY: 6

3/8" LOCK NUT

QTY: 21

3/8" WASHER

QTY: 57

5/16" WASHER

QTY: 38

USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

TIC TAC TOE

BOARDS

1-3/8" X 1-5/8"

X 10-5/8"

2-2-1063-TTTB

2 X 3 X 28-1/2"

PANEL SLAT 2-3-2850-PS

2 X 4 X 24"

ROPE LADDER

RUNG

2-3-2400-RLST

2 X 4 X 33"

REAR BOTTOM

PANEL BOARD

2-4-3300-RBPB

2 X 4 X 34"

FRONT CENTER

POST

2-4-3400-FCP

2 X 4 X 36"

CENTER TARP

BOARD

2-4-3600-CTB

2 X 4 X 36"

ROCK WALL

ROPE SUPPORT

2-4-3600-RWRS

2 X 4 X 38-3/4"

TARP BOARD

2-4-3875-TB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 4 X 47"

CENTER DECK

SUPPORT

2-4-4700-CDS

2 X 4 X 56"

ROCK WALL

BOTTOM SUPPORT

2-4-5600-RWBS

2 X 4 X 58"

CROSS MEMBER

2-4-5800-CM

2 X 4 X 60" REAR

CENTER POST 2-4-6000-RCP

2 X 4 X 70-3/16"

ROPE LADDER

SUPPORT

2-4-7019-RLS

2 X 4 X 77"

SIDE RAIL

2-4-7700-SR

2 X 4 X 80"

ROPE LADDER

RUNNER

2-4-8000-RLR

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

2 X 6 X 30-3/4"

STEP

2-6-3075-SL

2 X 6 X 54-1/4"

INNER FORT

SUPPORT

2-6-5425-IFS

2 X 6 X 54-1/4"

OUTER FORT

SUPPORT

2-6-5425-OFS

4 X 4 X 12"

ANGLE

SUPPORT LEFT

SIDE

4-4-1200-ASLS

4 X 4 X 12"

ANGLE

SUPPORT

RIGHT SIDE

4-4-1200-ASRS

4 X 4 X 33-1/4"

SWING BEAM

SIDE RAIL

4-4-3325-SBSR

4 X 4 X 40-1/2"

CORNER POST

(LEFT)

4-4-4050-CPL

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

4 X 4 X 40-1/2" CORNER POST

(RIGHT)

4-4-4050-CPR

4 X 4 X 65-1/4"

LADDER LEFT

SIDE

4-4-6525-LLS

4 X 4 X 65-1/4"

LADDER RIGHT

SIDE

4-4-6525-LRS

4 X 4 X 65-1/4"

ROCK WALL

SIDE

4-4-6525-RWS

5/4 X 4 X 38-3/4"

CENTER DECK

BOARD

125-4-3875-CDB

5/4 X 6 X 29-1/4"

DECK SPACER

125-6-2925-DS

5/4 X 6 X 36"

BOTTOM ROCK

WALL BOARD

125-6-3600-BRWB

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DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

5/4 X 6 X 36" ROCK WALL

BOARD

125-6-3600-RWB

5/4 X 6 X 38-3/4"

DECK BOARD

125-6-3875-DB

4 X 4 X 96"

SWING LEG

POLY COATED

99-0501

4 X 6 X 108"

SWING BEAM

POLY COATED

99-0601

8' WIKI

WAVE SLIDE

03-0015-G

36" X 117"

TARP

05-0008

SWING BELT

WITH CHAINS

04-0002

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PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY.

TRAPEZE SWING

WITH CHAINS

04-0006

PUNCHING BALL

04-0027

TIC TAC TOE

(UNASSEMBLED)

01-0010

TELESCOPE

07-0001

FLAG KIT

(PAIR)

09-1014

PLASTIC SAFETY

HANDLES (PAIR)

07-0005

ROCK WALL

ROCKS (PKG OF 5)

(COLOR & SIZE

MAY VARY)

07-0008

2pr

rocks

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(CHAIN NOT SHOWN)

DESCRIPTIONPICTURE QTY.

CHAIN

08-1002

SPRING

CLIP

11-4003

IRON

DUCTILE

SWING

HANGER

(3/4" DIAMETER ROPE NOT SHOWN)

11-4012

10 FT. ROPE -

ROCK WALL

13 FT. ROPE -

ROPE

LADDER

10-1004

SWING LEG

BRACKET

11-5010

SWING BEAM

PLATE

11-5002

PLASTIC

GROUND

STAKES

(PAIR)

1 PC. 3 PCS.

1 1

(NOT SHOWN)

07-0016-P

LOGO

PLATE

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STEP 1: DRILLING HOLES FOR LADDER STEPS

1: LOCATE THE 4 X 4 X 65-1/4" LADDER SIDE-LEFT AND THE 4 X 4 X 65-1/4" LADDER SIDE RIGHT.

2: PLACE A SCRAP PIECE OF WOOD UNDERNEATH THE LADDER SIDE YOU ARE ABOUT TO DRILL. DRILL TWO 1/8" DIAMETER HOLES ALONG THE CENTER OF EACH NOTCH THROUGH THE LADDER SIDE PIECES. LOCATE EACH HOLE ABOUT 1" IN FROM THE SIDES AS SHOWN BELOW. (SEE DETAIL A BELOW)

3: THESE HOLES WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO "HIT" THE LADDER STEPS WITH SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY IN THE NEXT STEP.

LADDER SIDE

LADDER SIDE (LEFT)

(RIGHT)

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 4

11 16

NOTCHED AREAS

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**STEP 1A: ADDENDUM**

1: BEFORE PROCEEDING TO STEP 2 INSTALL THE 2 X 4 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER. LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER WITH THE HOLES IN THE LADDER SIDES.

2: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. 3: FASTEN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE LADDER SIDES WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS

AND 5/16" WASHERS. 4: NOW PLACE A 2 X 6 X 30-3/4" LADDER STEP INSIDE THE NOTCHED AREA OF THE LADDER

SIDES AT THE BOTTOM NOTCH. LET THE FRONT EDGE OF THE STEP PROTRUDE PAST THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE LADDER BY 1-1/4" AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE AT THE RIGHT BELOW.

5: USE THE HOLES DRILLED IN STEP 1 TO FASTEN THE LADDER SIDES TO THE LADDER STEP WITH #10 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

LADDER SIDES

NOTE ANGLED END

2 X 6 X 30-3/4" LADDER STEP

T-NUT

#10 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREW (4 PER STEP)

T-NUT

5/16" WASHER

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

2 X 4 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER

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STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE LADDER

1: INSTALL A T-NUT INTO THE HOLES ABOVE THE LADDER STEPS AS SHOWN BELOW. THE TOPMOST HOLES GET A T-NUT ON THE INSIDE WHILE THE LOWER HOLES GET A T-NUT ON THE OUTSIDE.

2: PLACE A 2 X 6 X 30-3/4" LADDER STEP INSIDE THE NOTCHED AREA OF EACH LADDER SIDE. LET THE FRONT EDGE OF THE STEP PROTRUDE PAST THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE LADDER BY 1-1/4" AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE AT THE LOWER RIGHT BELOW.

3: USE THE HOLES DRILLED IN STEP 1 TO FASTEN THE LADDER SIDES TO THE LADDER STEPS WITH #10 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 65-1/4" LADDER SIDE LADDER SIDE (LEFT) (RIGHT)

T-NUT

2 X 6 X 30-3/4" LADDER STEP

4 X 4 X 65-1/4"

T-NUT

#10 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREW (4 PER STEP)

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STEP 3: ATTACHING ROPE LADDER RUNNER

1: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE 2 X 4 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER WITH THE HOLES IN THE LADDER SIDES.

2: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. 3: FASTEN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE LADDER SIDES WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS

AND 5/16" WASHERS.

NOTE: ONE STEP HAS BEEN OMITTED FOR CLARITY.

NOTE ANGLED END

T-NUT

5/16" WASHER

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

2 X 4 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER

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STEP 4: ANGLE SUPPORTS

1: PLACE THE 45 END OF A 4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT AGAINST THE SIDE OF EACH LADDER SIDE. 2: CENTER THE BOTTOM HOLE IN EACH ANGLE SUPPORT WITH THE MIDDLE OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. 3: ATTACH EACH ANGLE SUPPORT THROUGH THE TOP HOLE TO THE LADDER SIDES WITH A 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG

SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER. 4: USE THE BOTTOM HOLE IN EACH ANGLE SUPPORT AS A GUIDE TO DRILL A 3/8" HOLE THROUGH THE ROPE

LADDER RUNNER. PLACE A SCRAP PIECE OF WOOD BEHIND THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO PREVENT THE WOOD FROM SPLITTING OUT.

5: INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. 6: ATTACH EACH ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER WITH 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16"

WASHERS.

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (LEFT)

DRILL 3/8" HOLE THROUGH ROPE LADDER RUNNER AFTER ATTACHING EACH ANGLE SUPPORT TO LADDER SIDES AT TOP HOLE WITH LAG SCREW AND WASHER.

ROPE LADDER RUNNER

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (RIGHT)

3/8" WASHER

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (LEFT)

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 8

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (RIGHT)

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

T-NUT

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT

ROPE LADDER RUNNER

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STEP 5: ROCK WALL

1: PLACE TWO 4 X 4 X 65-1/4" ROCK WALL SIDES AGAINST THE 2 X 4 X 56" ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT. NOTE THE ANGLES ON THE ENDS OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES SHOULD MATCH ONE ANOTHER AND THAT THE COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE OUT. ALSO NOTE THE ANGLE ON THE ENDS OF THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT.

2: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES IN THE ROCK WALL SIDES. THE TOPMOST HOLES GET A T-NUT ON THE INSIDE WHILE THE LOWER HOLES GET A T-NUT ON THE OUTSIDE.

3: INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT.

4: ATTACH THE ROCK WALL SIDES TO THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT WITH 5/16" X 41/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

ANGLES MATCH

T-NUT

5/16" WASHER

T-NUT

4 X 4 X 65-1/4" ROCK WALL SIDE

COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE OUT

T-NUT

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

T-NUT

NOTE ANGLED ENDS.

2 X 4 X 56" ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT

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STEP 6: ROCK WALL

1: MEASURE 52" FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND MAKE A MARK ONTO THE ROCK WALL SIDES.

2: BEFORE INSTALLING THE ROCK WALL BOARD MAKE SURE THAT THE ROCK WALL SIDES ARE SQUARE TO THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT.

3: ALIGN THE TOP SURFACE OF A 5/4 X 6 X 36" ROCK WALL BOARD WITH THE MARKS. 4: FASTEN THE ROCK WALL BOARD TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH #8 X 2" WOOD

SCREWS.

MAKE A MARK HERE ONTO ROCK WALL SIDES.

ROCK WALL SIDE

52"

SQUARE

52"

5/4 X 6 X 36" ROCK WALL BOARD

ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

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STEP 7: ROCK WALL

1: PLACE THE 45 END OF A 4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT AGAINST THE SIDE OF EACH ROCK WALL SIDE. 2: CENTER THE BOTTOM HOLE IN EACH ANGLE SUPPORT WITH THE MIDDLE OF THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM

SUPPORT. 3: ATTACH EACH ANGLE SUPPORT THROUGH THE TOP HOLE TO THE LADDER SIDES WITH A 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG

SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER. 4: USE THE BOTTOM HOLE IN EACH ANGLE SUPPORT AS A GUIDE TO DRILL A 3/8" HOLE THROUGH THE ROCK

WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT. PLACE A SCRAP PIECE OF WOOD BEHIND THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT TO PREVENT THE WOOD FROM SPLITTING OUT.

5: INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT. 6: ATTACH EACH ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT WITH 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLTS

AND 5/16" WASHERS.

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (LEFT)

DRILL 3/8" HOLE THROUGH ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT AFTER ATTTACHING EACH ANGLE SUPPORT TO ROCK WALL SIDES AT TOP HOLE WITH LAG SCREW AND WASHER.

ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (RIGHT)

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (LEFT)

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 8

3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

T-NUT

5/16" WASHER

5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT

4 X 4 X 12" ANGLE SUPPORT (RIGHT)

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STEP 8: OUTER FORT SUPPORTS

1: LAY THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY AND THE LADDER ASSEMBLY DOWN ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE ANGLED ENDS FACING EACH OTHER.

2: PLACE A 2 X 6 X 54-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDES. NOTE THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT HAS TWO HOLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOARD CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT FACE OUT.

3: LINE UP THE TOP HOLE IN EACH END OF THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT WITH THE TOP HOLE IN THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDES.

4: ATTACH THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDES WITH 5/16" X 41/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

2 X 6 X 54-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORT

LADDER ASSEMBLY

ANGLED ENDS FACE EACH OTHER.

ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY

IN OUTER FORT SUPPORT THE MIDDLE COUNTER BORED HOLES ARE CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BOARD. ALL COUNTERBORES FACE OUT.

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 12

2 X 6 X 54-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORT

TOP HOLE IN LADDER.

TOP HOLE IN ROCK WALL SIDE.

TOP HOLE IN OUTER FORT SUPPORT

5/16" WASHER

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

TOP HOLE IN OUTER FORT SUPPORT.

5/16" WASHER

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

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STEP 9: INNER FORT SUPPORTS

1: HAVE AN ASSISTANT HELP YOU LIFT THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS UP AS THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY AND LADDER ENDS TILT UP. THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL SIDES SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE ENDS OF THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS. HAVE YOUR ASSISTANT HOLD THE ASSEMBLY UP WHILE YOU INSTALL THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS.

2: PLACE A 2 X 6 X 54-1/4" INNER FORT SUPPORT ON THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDES AS SHOWN. LINE UP THE BOTTOM HOLE IN EACH END OF THE INNER FORT SUPPORT WITH THE BOTTOM HOLE IN THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDE.

3: ATTACH THE INNER FORT SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL/LADDER SIDE WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2' HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

2 X 6 X 54-1/4" INNER FORT SUPPORT

FLUSH

BOTTOM HOLE IN INNER FORT SUPPORT

BOTTOM HOLE IN LADDER ASSEMBLY

5/16" WASHER

2 X 6 X 54-1/4" INNER FORT SUPPORT

OUTER FORT SUPPORT (LIFT UP ON EACH SIDE)

BOTTOM HOLE IN ROCK WALL.

BOTTOM HOLE IN INNER FORT SUPPORT

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

HEX BOLT

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

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 12

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STEP 10: CORNER POSTS

1: LOCATE TWO 4 X 4 X 40-1/2" CORNER POST - LEFT AND TWO 4 X 4 X 40-1/2" CORNER POST - RIGHT. THE CORNER POST - RIGHT HAS THREE HOLES IN THE TOP AND THE CORNER POST - LEFT HAS TWO HOLES IN THE TOP. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS FACE EACH OTHER ON THE INSIDE OF THE ASSEMBLY.

2: INSTALL A T-NUT INTO THE BOTTOM HOLE OF EACH CORNER POST ON THE INSIDE AS SHOWN.

3: PLACE THE BOTTOM END OF EACH CORNER POST BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER FORT SUPPORTS AND LINE UP THE BOTTOM HOLE IN THE CORNER POST WITH THE HOLE IN THE OUTER FORT SUPPORT.

4: ATTACH EACH CORNER POST TO THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

CORNER POST - RIGHT

CORNER POST - LEFT

CORNER POST - RIGHT

5/16" WASHER

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

5/16" WASHER

COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE EACH OTHER ON

T-NUT

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

THE INSIDE.

5/16" WASHER

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

OUTER FORT SUPPORT

INNER FORT SUPPORT

5/16" WASHER

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STEP 11: CORNER POSTS

1: INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE BOTTOM HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS. 2: INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE TOP HOLES ON THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS ABOVE THE

COUNTERBORED HOLES. 3: DO NOT INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE TOP HOLES ON THE INSIDE TOP MOST HOLES OF THE

CORNER POST - RIGHT BOARDS.

CORNER POST - RIGHT

T-NUTS IN TOP HOLES ON INSIDE ABOVE COUNTERBORED HOLES.

NO T-NUT IN THIS HOLE

CORNER POST

- RIGHT

NO T-NUT IN THIS HOLE

T-NUTS IN BOTTOM HOLES ON INSIDE.

T-NUTS IN TOP HOLES ON INSIDE ABOVE COUNTERBORED HOLES.

COUNTERBORED HOLES

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STEP 12: ATTACH SWING BEAM PLATE TO

THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL

1: LOCATE THE 4 X 4 X 33-1/4" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND THE SWING BEAM PLATE. 2: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE OVER THE THREE SMALL HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM

SIDE RAIL. THE TWO COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE ENDS OF THE BEAM SHOULD FACE THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE POINTED END OF THE SWING BEAM PLATE. THE THREE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BEAM SHOULD FACE DOWN.

3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH 3/8" X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS IN TOP AND 3/8" WASHERS, 3/8" LOCK NUTS ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.

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

SWING BEAM PLATE

4 X 4 X 33-1/4" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL

POINTED END OF SWING BEAM PLATE FACES SAME DIRECTION AS TWO COUNTERBORES IN ENDS OF SWING BEAM SIDE RAIIL.

3/8" WASHER 3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

THREE COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE DOWN.

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STEP 13: SIDE RAILS

1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 77" SIDE RAILS. 2: PLACE EACH SIDE RAIL AGAINST THE CORNER POSTS ON THE OUTSIDE WITH THE

COUNTERBORED HOLES FACING OUT. 3: ALIGN THE HOLES IN EACH SIDE RAIL TO THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS. 4: LOOSELY ATTACH EACH SIDE RAIL TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX

BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

2 X 4 X 77" SIDE RAIL

5/16" WASHER

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

COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE OUT.

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STEP 14: ATTACHING SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL

1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 33-1/4" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL/SWING BEAM PLATE ASSEMBLY AGAINST THE RIGHT CORNER POSTS. THE SWING BEAM PLATE SHOULD FACE UP.

2: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH THE HOLES IN THE RIGHT CORNER POSTS.

3: PLACE A 3/8" X 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT AND TORQUE WASHER INTO THE HOLES AT THE TOP OF THE RIGHT CORNER POSTS ON THE INSIDE. LINE UP THE SQUARE SHANK OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT WITH THE SQUARE HOLE IN THE TORQUE WASHER. USE A HAMMER TO HIT THE TOP OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT TO SET THE TORQUE WASHER TEETH INTO THE WOOD. HOLD THE CORNER POST STEADY WHILE YOU HAMMER THE CARRIAGE BOLT.

4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL TO THE RIGHT CORNER POSTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE COUNTERBORED HOLES. PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS ON THE ENDS OF THE CARRIAGE BOLTS.

SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL/SWING BEAM PLATE RIGHT CORNER POST TOP HOLE IS EMPTY

ASSEMBLY

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

TORQUE WASHER (TEETH GET HAMMERED INTO WOOD)

RIGHT CORNER POST TOP HOLE IS EMPTY

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

LINE UP SQUARE HOLE WITH SQUARE SHANK OF CARRIAGE BOLT.

DETAIL A

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STEP 15: ATTACHING ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND ROCK

WALL ROPE SUPPORT

1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 70-3/16" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND LAY IT ON TOP OF THE SIDE RAILS. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT FACE OUT.

2: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS.

3: ATTACH THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS.

4: FIND THE 2 X4 X 36" ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT AND LAY IT ON TOP OF THE SIDE RAILS. 5: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER

POSTS. 6: ATTACH THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16" X 4-1/2"

HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT FACE OUT.

2 X 4 X 36" ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT

2 X 4 X 70-3/16" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT

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

5/16" WASHER

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STEP 16: INSTALLING LAG SCREWS

1: MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS LEVEL AND SQUARE. 2: MAKE SURE THE LADDER LEG SIDES AND CORNER POST SIDES ARE FLUSH. INSTALL 3/8" X

5" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS INTO THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS TO CONNECT THE CORNER POSTS TO THE LADDER SIDES.

3: MAKE SURE THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND THE CORNER POST SIDES ARE FLUSH. INSTALL 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS INTO THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS TO CONNECT THE CORNER POSTS TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES.

4: FASTEN THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS TO THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.

5: NOW GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE SIDE RAILS, ROPE LADDER SUPPORT, ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT AND SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL TO THE CORNER POSTS.

6: FINALLY INSTALL 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS INTO THE FOUR HOLES IN EACH INNER FORT SUPPORT. THIS WILL CONNECT THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS TO THE LADDER SIDE, CORNER POSTS AND ROCK WALL SIDE.

SIDE RAIL

SWING BEAM 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 5" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER

SIDE RAIL

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER

ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT

SIDE RAIL

OUTER FORT SUPPORT

LADDER SIDE

INNER FORT SUPPORT

CORNER POST

OUTER FORT SUPPORT

ROCK WALL SIDE

ROPE LADDER SUPPORT

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER

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STEP 17: INSTALLING ROCK WALL BOARDS

1: INSTALL THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD 2" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES. FASTEN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH FOUR #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.

2: PLACE SEVEN ROCK WALL BOARDS BETWEEN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD AND THE TOP ROCK WALL BOARD THAT IS ALREADY INSTALLED. EQUALLY SPACE THE ROCK WALL BOARDS. THERE WILL BE A 1/16" TO 3/16" GAP BETWEEN BOARDS DEPENDING UPON MILLING VARIATIONS.

3: ATTACH EACH ROCK WALL BOARD TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH FOUR #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS

BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD (HOLE IS OFFSET DOWN)

ROCK WALL BOARD

ROCK WALL SIDE

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STEP 18: INSTALLING TARP BOARDS

1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 38-3/4" TARP BOARDS. 2: PLACE A TARP BOARD AT THE END OF THE SIDE RAILS. THE TARP BOARD TOP SHOULD

BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SIDE RAILS. THE TARP BOARD ENDS SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE SIDE RAILS.

3: FASTEN EACH TARP BOARD TO THE SIDE RAILS WITH FOUR #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

2 X 4 X 38-3/4" TARP BOARD

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

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STEP 19: DECK

1: LOCATE FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 38-3/4" DECK BOARDS, FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 29-1/4" DECK SPACERS AND ONE 5/4 X 4 X 38-3/4" CENTER DECK BOARD.

2: LAY OUT THE DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE INNER AND OUTER FORT SUPPORTS AS SHOWN BELOW. THE DECK SPACERS ON THE OUTSIDE SHOULD BE EVEN WITH THE TOP OF THE ANGLE CUT ON THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS.

3: SPACE THE DECK BOARDS AND DECK SPACERS EVENLY ACROSS THE INNER/OUTER FORT SUPPORTS. THERE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY A 1/8" GAP BETWEEN BOARDS. THIS GAP MAY VARY DUE TO MILLING VARIATIONS.

4: ATTACH EACH DECK BOARD AND EACH DECK SPACER TO THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS WITH FOUR #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.

5/4 X 6 X 29-1/4" DECK SPACERS

DECK SPACER IS FLUSH TO END OF ANGLE CUT ON INNER FORT SUPPORT.

5/4 X 6 X 38-3/4" DECK BOARDS

5/4 X 6 X 29-1/4" DECK SPACERS

DECK SPACER IS FLUSH TO END OF ANGLE CUT ON INNER FORT SUPPORT.

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

5/4 X 4 X 38-3/4" CENTER DECK BOARD

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STEP 20: REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD

1: LOCATE THE 2 X 4 X 33" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: PLACE THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS AGAINST THE

OUTSIDE OF THE RIGHT CORNER POSTS. THE COUNTERBORED HOLES IN THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD FACE OUT.

3: ATTACH THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH TWO 3/8" X 31/2" LAG SCREWS AND TWO 3/8" WASHERS.

RIGHT CORNER POSTS

3/8" WASHER

2 X 4 X 33" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (COUNTERBORED HOLES FACE OUT)

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

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STEP 21: CENTER POSTS

1: LOCATE THE 2 X 4 X 34" FRONT CENTER POST AND THE 2 X 4 X 60" REAR CENTER POST. 2: (SEE DETAIL A) INSTALL A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE IN THE FRONT CENTER POST. LINE UP THE HOLE IN

THE FRONT CENTER POST WITH THE HOLE IN THE SIDE RAIL. ATTACH THE FRONT CENTER POST TO THE SIDE RAIL WITH A 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER. SQUARE THE FRONT CENTER POST TO THE SIDE RAIL AND INSTALL TWO #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES.

3: (SEE DETAIL B) INSTALL A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE IN THE REAR CENTER POST. LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE REAR CENTER POST WITH THE HOLE IN THE SIDE RAIL. ATTACH THE REAR CENTER POST TO THE SIDE RAIL WITH A 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT AND A 5/16" WASHER. SQUARE THE REAR CENTER POST TO THE SIDE RAIL. INSTALL TWO #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS INTO THE PREDRILLED HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR CENTER POST.

2 X 4 X 60" REAR CENTER POST

5/16" WASHER

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

5/16" WASHER

2 X 4 X 34" FRONT CENTER POST

SIDE RAIL

T-NUT

SIDE RAIL

DETAIL A

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#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS

T-NUT

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS

DETAIL B

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STEP 22: CENTER TARP BOARD

1: LOCATE THE 2 X 4 X 36" CENTER TARP BOARD. 2: PLACE THE CENTER TARP BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT CENTER POST AND REAR

CENTER POST. THE ENDS OF THE CENTER TARP BOARD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE SIDES OF THE FRONT AND REAR CENTER POSTS.

3: ATTACH THE CENTER TARP BOARD TO THE CENTER POSTS WITH FOUR #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS

2 X 4 X 36" CENTER TARP BOARD

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS

FRONT CENTER POST

END FLUSH TO SIDE

REAR CENTER POST

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STEP 23: PANEL SLATS

1: LOCATE FOUR 2 X 3 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS. 2: SPACE THE PANEL SLATS AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW AGAINST THE SIDE RAIL

AND THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. THE BOTTOM END OF EACH PANEL SLAT SHOULD REST ON TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS.

3: ATTACH EACH PANEL SLAT TO THE SIDE RAIL AND REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH TWO #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.

2 X 3 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

SIDE RAIL

REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD (BEHIND SLATS)

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW

2"2

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STEP 24: CENTER DECK SUPPORT

1: LOCATE THE 2 X 4 X 47" CENTER DECK SUPPORT. 2: YOU ARE GOING TO USE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT HOLES AS A TEMPLATE IN THIS

STEP TO DRILL HOLES THROUGH TWO DECK BOARDS. 3: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47" CENTER DECK SUPPORT CENTERED BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS

ON TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS. THE MIDDLE HOLE SHOULD BE CENTERED OVER THE CENTER DECK BOARD. THE OTHER HOLE SHOULD LIE OVER THE TOP OF THE DECK BOARD THAT IS TOWARDS THE ROCK WALL.

4: HOLD THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT DOWN WITH YOUR KNEE OR HAVE AN ASSISTANT HOLD THE BOARD AGAINST THE DECK WHILE YOU DRILL HOLES.

5: DRILL THE CENTER HOLE FIRST WITH A 3/8" DIAMETER DRILL BIT THROUGH THE CENTER DECK BOARD. PLACE A 3/8" X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT INTO THE HOLE.

6: DRILL THE OTHER HOLE SECOND WITH A 3/8" DIAMETER DRILL BIT THROUGH THE HOLE TOWARDS THE ROCK WALL.

7: REMOVE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AND THE CARRIAGE BOLT FROM THE DECK BOARDS.

2 X 4 X 47" CENTER DECK SUPPORT

DECK SPACER

CENTER DECK BOARD

DECK SPACER

2 X 4 X 47" CENTER DECK SUPPORT

ROCK WALL

DRILL THIS HOLE SECOND THROUGH THE DECK BOARD THAT IS TOWARDS THE ROCK WALL.

CENTER THIS HOLE OVER THE CENTER DECK BOARD. THEN DRILL THIS HOLE FIRST THROUGH THE CENTER DECK BOARD.

TOP STEP OF LADDER.

THIS IS THE TOP VIEW LOOKING DOWN OVER THE DECK.

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STEP 25: CENTER DECK SUPPORT AND HANGER

1: PLACE A 3/8" X 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT THROUGH A TORQUE WASHER. PLACE THE CARRIAGE BOLT INTO A 3/8" HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE DECK. HAMMER THE CARRIAGE BOLT HEAD TO SET THE TORQUE WASHER TEETH INTO THE DECK BOARDS. REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE OTHER HOLE YOU DRILLED IN THE DECK.

2: LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITH THE CARRIAGE BOLTS UNDER THE DECK. PLACE THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER OVER THE END OF THE CARRIAGE BOLTS. SECURE THE SWING HANGER TO THE CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH 3/8" LOCK NUTS AND 3/8" WASHERS. PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.

3: GO TO THE TOP OF THE DECK AND SECURE EACH DECK BOARD WITH PREDRILLED HOLES TO THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITH TWO #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.

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

#8 X 2" WOOD SCREW

CENTER DECK SUPPORT UNDERNEATH DECK

TORQUE WASHER

IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

CENTER DECK SUPPORT

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STEP 26: IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS

1: SIGHT DOWN THE LENGTH OF YOUR 4 X 6 X 108" SWING BEAM. IF THE TOP SURFACE OF THE BEAM IS BOWED DOWN THEN TURN IT OVER SO THE BOW IS UP.

2: PLACE 3/8" X 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS INTO THE HOLES SHOWN BELOW TO ATTACH THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS. USE A HAMMER TO SET THE TEETH OF EACH TORQUE WASHER INTO THE TOP OF THE SWING BEAM.

3: PLACE AN IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER OVER THE ENDS OF THE CARRIAGE BOLTS. FASTEN THE SWING HANGER TO THE SWING BEAM WITH 3/8" LOCK NUTS AND 3/8" WASHERS. PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS. REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE REMAINING FIVE SWING HANGERS.

IF TOP SURFACE OF BEAM IS BOWED DOWN LIKE THIS THEN TURN IT OVER SO THE BOW FACES UP.

EMPTY HOLES

EMPTY HOLE

4 X 6 X 108" SWING BEAM

SIGHT ALONG END OF BEAM LOOKING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW SHOWN FOR A BOW IN THE SWING BEAM.

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

TORQUE WASHER

IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

DETAIL A

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STEP 27: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET

1: PLACE EACH SWING LEG INSIDE THE ANGLED PART OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET AS SHOWN BELOW. THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE BRACKET AS SHOWN BELOW.

2: ATTACH EACH SWING LEG TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH FOUR 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.

SWING LEG BRACKET

4 X 4 X 96" SWING LEG

TOP OF THE SWING LEG IS FLUSH TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE BRACKET.

DETAIL A

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3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

3/8" WASHER

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STEP 28: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT

*TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP

1: LAY THE SWING BEAM ACROSS THE FORT AND POSITION THE SWING LEGS UNDERNEATH THE END OF THE BEAM. NOTE THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH TWO EMPTY HOLES WILL BE POSITIONED OVER THE LEGS.

2: LINE UP THE PREDRILLED HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING LEG BRACKET. THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS SHOULD BE FACING DOWN.

TWO EMPTY HOLES ON THIS END OF SWING BEAM.

SWING HANGERS FACE DOWN.

SWING LEGS AND SWING LEG BRACKET ASSEMBLY

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STEP 29: ATTACH SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS

1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8" X 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS AND TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH WASHERS UNDERNEATH. USE BOLT CAPS TO COVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.

2: FASTEN THE CENTER HOLE IN THE SWING LEG BRACKET TO THE SWING BEAM WITH A 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER.

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

TORQUE WASHER

SWING LEG BRACKET

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

SWING BEAM

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW WITH 3/8" WASHER

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STEP 30: ATTACH SWING BEAM TO PLAY SET

*TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP 1: AFTER THE LEGS ARE ATTACHED, HAVE ONE PERSON ON THE GROUND PICK UP THE SWING BEAM BY THE

LEGS. THE SECOND PERSON WILL STAND ON THE PLAY SET DECK AND PICK UP THE SWING BEAM. THE PERSON WITH THE LEG END WILL WALK AWAY FROM THE PLAY SET WHILE THE PERSON ON THE DECK LIFTS THE SWING BEAM.

2: ONCE THE END OF THE SWING BEAM HAS BEEN REACHED BY THE PERSON ON THE DECK, PLACE THE END OF THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE TRIANGULAR SHAPED SWING BEAM PLATE. LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLE IN THE SWING BEAM PLATE.

4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WITH A 3/8" X 9" CARRIAGE BOLT WITH A TORQUE WASHER ON TOP AND A 3/8" LOCK NUT WITH 3/8" WASHER ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE A BOLT CAP OVER THE EXPOSED THREADS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 9" CARRIAGE BOLT.

5: MAKE SURE THE SWING BEAM IS CENTERED OVER THE OUTER HOLE IN THE SWING BEAM PLATE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YOU MAY ALSO USE A SQUARE TO SQUARE THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL.

6: 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" X 9" CARRIAGE BOLT

TORQUE WASHER

3/8" WASHER

3/8" LOCK NUT

BOLT CAP

SWING BEAM

SWING BEAM PLATE

SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL

3/8" WASHER

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

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STEP 31: LEVEL THE SWING BEAM

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

LEVEL

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STEP 32: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER

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

2: LEVEL THE CROSS-MEMBER AND CENTER THE HOLES OVER THE CENTER OF THE SWING LEGS.

3: FASTEN THE CROSS-MEMBER TO THE SWING LEGS WITH 3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS.

DETAIL A

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3/8" WASHERLEVEL

3/8" X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW

2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER

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STEP 33: INSTALLING THE ROCKS

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

2: THE ROCKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR PLAY SET MAY VARY. THE #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND 1/4" WASHERS INCLUDED WITH THE ROCKS WILL BE USED TO ATTACH THEM TO THE ROCK WALL BOARDS.

DETAIL A

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ROCK

1/4" WASHER

#14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW

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STEP 34: CLIMBING ROPE

1: THREAD THE END OF THE CLIMBING ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT. TIE A SECURE KNOT ON THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT. YOU MAY ADD UP TO 3 KNOTS ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE ROPE TO AID IN CLIMBING. PLACE THE KNOTS ALONG THE ROPE IN POSITIONS SUITABLE FOR YOUR CHILD.

2: THREAD THE BOTTOM 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.

3: NOW GRAB THE ROPE AND ATTEMPT TO WRAP IT AROUND YOUR HAND. IF THE ROPE WRAPS AROUND YOUR HAND IT IS TOO LOOSE. IF THE ROPE IS TOO LOOSE UNTIE THE KNOT BEHIND THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT AND RETIE IT UNTIL YOU CAN NO LONGER WRAP THE ROPE AROUND YOUR HAND.

TIE KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE.

ADD UP TO 3 KNOTS TO AID IN CLIMBING.

TIE KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE.

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STEP 35: ROPE LADDER

1: FIND THE THREE ROPE LADDER ROPES. MAKE A KNOT IN THE END OF EACH ROPE AND THREAD THE FREE END THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. PULL EACH ROPE TAUGHT.

2: MEASURE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT DOWN 8 INCHES AND TIE A KNOT. THE TOP OF THE KNOT SHOULD BE 8 INCHES BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. SLIDE EACH ROPE THROUGH THE HOLES IN ONE ROPE LADDER RUNG. SLIDE THE RUNG UP AGAINST THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOTS.

3: TIE THREE KNOTS BELOW THE ROPE LADDER RUNG. 4: MEASURE DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNG 11 INCHES AND MAKE A MARK ON

THE ROPE WITH A PIECE OF TAPE OR A MARKER. THREAD ANOTHER ROPE LADDER RUNG ONTO THE ROPES. 5: WITH THE TOP OF THE RUNG EVEN WITH THE 11 INCH MARK TIE THREE KNOTS BELOW THE SECOND LADDER

RUNG. 6: REPEAT SUBSTEPS 4-5 FOR THE REMAINING ROPE LADDER RUNGS. 7: THREAD THE BOTTOM END OF EACH ROPE THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. GRAB

EACH ROPE AND ATTEMPT TO WRAP IT AROUND YOUR HAND. IF THE ROPE WRAPS AROUND YOUR HAND IT IS TOO LOOSE. IF THE ROPE IS TOO LOOSE UNTIE THE KNOT BEHIND THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER AND RETIE IT UNTIL YOU CAN NO LONGER WRAP THE ROPE AROUND YOUR HAND.

1) TIE A KNOT IN EACH ROPE AND THREAD THEM THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT.

2) MEASURE DOWN 8" BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND TIE 3 KNOTS. TOP OF EACH KNOT SHOULD LIE AT THE 8" MARK.

2.1) SLIDE A ROPE LADDER RUNG AGAINST THE THREE KNOTS.

11"

3) TIE THESE THREE KNOTS BELOW THE ROPE LADDER RUNG.

4) MEASURE DOWN 11" BELOW THE ROPE LADDER RUNG AND PLACE TAPE ON THE ROPE OR MARK WITH A PEN.

5) SLIDE THE NEXT ROPE LADDER RUNG UP TO THE MARKS OR TAPE. TIE THREE KNOTS UNDER THE ROPE LADDER RUNG.

6) REPEAT 4 & 5 FOR REMAINING ROPE LADDER RUNGS.

7) TIE KNOTS ON BACK SIDE OF ROPE LADDER RUNNER

ROPE LADDER RUNNER

THIS VIEW IS AS IF YOU ARE STANDING IN FRONT OF THE LADDER STEPS.

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STEP 36: INSTALLING THE SLIDE

1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PLAY SET. 2: THE STEPPED END WILL REST ON TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS. 3: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK BOARDS WITH THREE #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS.

YOU MAY PREDRILL 1/8" HOLES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE POCKETS IN THE SLIDE IF YOU WISH.

#14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS

STEPPED END RESTS ON TOP OF DECK.

DETAIL A

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STEP 37: TARP

1: LAY THE TARP OVER THE TOP OF THE CENTER TARP BOARD AND MAKE SURE THE HEM SIDE FACES DOWN.

2: WRAP EACH END OF THE TARP AROUND THE END OF THE TARP BOARDS INTO THE INSIDE. IT MAY HELP TO HAVE A HELPER ON ONE SIDE WHILE YOU DO THIS SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE THE ENDS OF THE TARP OVERLAP THE TARP BOARD EVENLY ON EACH END.

3: ONCE BOTH ENDS ARE WRAPPED EVENLY, MARK THE LOCATIONS OF THE GROMMETS ONTO THE TARP BOARD ON ONE END ONLY. LET THE TARP END HANG DOWN AND DRILL 1/8" HOLES AT THE MARKS 1" DEEP.

4: FASTEN THE END OF THE TARP TO THE TARP BOARD USING THE HOLES YOU DRILLED WITH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND 1/4" WASHERS.

5: GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TARP AND WRAP THE END AROUND THE TARP BOARD KEEPING THE TARP TIGHT. MAKE MARKS THROUGH THE GROMMETS ONTO THE TARP BOARD. LET THE TARP END HANG DOWN AND DRILL 1/8" HOLES AT THE MARKS 1" DEEP.

6: FASTEN THE END OF THE TARP TO THE TARP BOARD USING THE HOLES YOU DRILLED WITH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND 1/4" WASHERS.

CENTER TARP BOARD

1/4" WASHER

TARP 36" X 117"

TARP BOARD

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#14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW

GROMMET

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STEP 38: TELESCOPE

1: USE THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE TELESCOPE TO FASTEN ONE OF THE HALF-CIRCLE SHAPED TELESCOPE BRACKETS ON TOP OF THE CORNER POST ABOVE THE SLIDE.

2: PLACET THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET.

3: FASTEN THE REMAINING HALF-CIRCLE SHAPED TELESCOPE BRACKET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAT THE FIRST TELESCOPE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED. USE THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE TELESCOPE TO ATTACH THE TELESCOPE BRACKET.

TELESCOPE

1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH TELESCOPE

HALF CIRCLE TELESCOPE BRACKET

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STEP 39: SAFETY HANDLES

1: LOCATE THE PLASTIC SAFETY HANDLES (2 BAGS). EACH BAG SHOULD CONTAIN TWO SAFETY HANDLES WITH HARDWARE TO ATTACH THEM.

2: PLACE THE SAFETY HANDLES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS ABOVE THE ROCK WALL AND LADDER. ADJUST THE HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD. CENTER THE HOLES IN THE HANDLE IN THE MIDDLE OF EACH CORNER POST.

3: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO A CORNER POST WITH THE PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS PROVIDED.

PLASTIC SAFETY

PLASTIC SAFETY HANDLES ABOVE LADDER

HANDLES ABOVE ROCK WALL.

CORNER POST

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WASHER PAN HEAD SCREW

PLASTIC SAFETY HANDLE

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STEP 40: HANGING SWINGS

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

2: USE THE CLIPS TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SWING BY CLIPPING ON HIGHER OR LOWER LINKS.

3: COUNT BACK THE SAME NUMBER OF LINKS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO ENSURE THE SWING IS LEVEL, AND ADJUST TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.

4: ANY EXCESS CHAIN MAY BE LOOPED AND CLIPPED INTO THE SPRING CLIPS.

SPRING CLIPS

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STEP 41: PUNCHING BALL

1: PLACE THE 1 FOOT SECTION OF CHAIN THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE PUNCHING BALL. 2: SNAP THE SPRING CLIP ONTO THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER UNDER THE PLAY SET

DECK. 3: SNAP THE ENDS OF THE CHAIN ONTO THE SPRING CLIP.

SPRING CLIP

1 FOOT CHAIN

PUNCHING BALL

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STEP 42: TIC TAC TOE PANEL

1: ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE PANEL ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. IGNORE STEPS 6 AND 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 BRACKET WITH THE 1" LONG PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH IN THE TIC TAC TOE BOX. IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THE TIC TAC TOE BOARD IS MOUNTED TO THE GREEN BRACKET OBSERVING THE 1-5/8" DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW.

3: CENTER THE UNIT ON THE PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN. 4: MOUNT THE LOWER TIC TAC TOE BOARD 4" ABOVE THE DECK. ATTACH TIC TAC TOE BOARD TO THE

PANEL SLATS FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. IT WILL BE HELPFUL TO HAVE AN ASSISTANT HOLD THE TIC TAC TOE PANEL AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS WHILE YOU GO ON THE OUTSIDE AND PREDRILL 1/16" HOLES THROUGH THE PANEL SLATS AND PARTIALLY INTO THE TIC TAC TOE BOARDS. THESE HOLES WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO ATTACH THE TIC TAC TOE TO THE PANEL SLATS AND WILL LESSEN THE POSSIBILITY OF SPLITTING A BOARD.

ASSEMBLED TIC TAC TOE PANEL

1-3/8" X 1-5/8" X 10-1/2" TIC TAC TOE BOARDS (TOP AND BOTTOM)

GREEN PLASTIC BRACKET

PREDRILL HOLES FROM OUTSIDE.

1 5/8"

#8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS

VIEW FROM OUTSIDE PLAY SET DECK

1 5/8"

VIEW FROM PLAY SET DECK

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STEP 43: FLAG KIT AND NAME PLATE

1: ATTACH THE PLASTIC FLAG BASE ONTO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER TARP SUPPORTS WITH THE SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE FLAG KIT BAG.

2: ATTACH THE ALUMINUM NAME PLATE CENTERED ON THE FRONT OF THE SWING BEAM WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.

FLAG

PLACE NAME PLATE HERE AND SECURE WITH #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS.

CENTER TARP SUPPORT

FLAG

PLASTIC FLAG BASE

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STEP 44: GROUND STAKES

1: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH SWING LEG AT AN ANGLE. DO NOT HOLD THE UPPER PORTION OF THE STAKE AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF HITS OR IT MAY VIBRATE HARSHLY AGAINST YOUR HAND. IF THE TOP PART OF THE STAKE TWISTS WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS A ROCK OR ROOT YOU MAY HAVE TO BEND THE TOP PORTION OF THE STAKE AGAINST THE SWING LEG. FINALLY INSTALL THE SCREW AND WASHER.

2: ATTACH EACH GROUND STAKE TO THE SWING LEG WITH A #14 X 2" PAN HEAD SCREW AND A 1/4" FENDER WASHER PROVIDED WITH THE GROUND STAKE.

SWING LEG

1/4" FENDER WASHER

#14 X 2" PAN HEAD SCREW

GROUND STAKE

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GROUND STAKES