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MODEL MQHARAssEMbLy MAnuAL

If you have problems or questions about your Creative Playthings play set,DO nOT CALL THE RETAILER.

Contact Creative Playthings Customer service at 1-800-598-4997 [email protected]

Please read the owner’s manual before the assembly of your Play set. it provides additional information on the care and use of your Play set.

you must carefully read the entire instruction man-ual before proceeding with the assembly or use of your new Play set.

Creative Playthings takes great care to design its products with your child’s safety in mind. How-ever, only with careful supervision and proper safety instructions, can you be assured of safe play time on any product designed for children.

save these instructions for reference in case you need to contact customer service.

This product is intended for single family home/residential use only and

not intended for use in any public setting. Placement in any public

setting constitutes a misuse of this product.

All hardware on this set is specially coated for corrosion resistance.

If non-Creative Playthings hardware is used, it must be galvanized or stainless steel.

(Slide Not Included)

by Creative Playthings®

© Copyright 2013, Creative PlaythingsMODEL MQHAR19856-100 Rev D (05-14)

PLAysET sAfETy

Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:• Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.

• Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.

• Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.

• Children should nOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.

• Children should nOT swing empty swing seats.

• Children should nOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.

• Children should nOT twist swing chains because this will weaken the chain.

• Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.

• Children should nOT be on the top surface of the swing beam.

• Children should nOT use the equipment in a manner other than intended.

• Children should nOT get off the equipment while it is in motion.

• On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.

• until assembly is complete, DO nOT let your children use the Play set.

• never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your Play set. Accessories or items not ap-proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.

• suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.

• suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.

• Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on single occupancy swing accessories such as the sling swing and Trapeze.

• Do nOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the back-to-back Glider.

• Do nOT allow more children on the Play set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.

• Children MusT nEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play-set.

Assembly safety:• Adult assembly required

• face slide away from the sun.

• Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.

• Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the Play set has been completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up.

• Keep children off the Play set until it has been completely assembled.

• Parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.

• Do not stand on the platform until the Play set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can not reach high enough.

• follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.

• Avoid assembling your Play set in poor weather conditions.

• Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your Play set.

fOR sAfETy sAKE, PLEAsE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL InsTRuCTIOns COMPLETELy AnD CAuTIOn yOuR CHILDREn APPROPRIATELy.

MODEL MQHAR19856-100 Rev D (05-14)

© Copyright 2013, Creative Playthings

sAfE PLAy AREA

sELECTInG THE CORRECT LOCATIOn fOR yOuR PLAy PRODuCT Is IMPORTAnT fOR yOuR CHILDREn’s sAfETy AnD THE PRODuCT’s LOnGEVITy.

Play set Dimensions: • The MODEL MQHAR Play set has ground dimensions of 14'-9" x 12'-6", without slide.

• The MODEL MQHAR Play set requires a level ground surface of 26'-9" x 30'-5" for a safe Play Area.

• Additional accessories may increase the size of the safe Play Area.

• The maximum fall height for your MODEL MQHAR is 87" as measured from the top of the upper platform.

safe Play Area: • The safe Play Area refers to a zone extending 6' (2 meters) beyond the Play set on all sides, including the slide

and the space above the Play set. because children may deliberately jump from a moving swing, the safe Play Area must be extended to 14' (4.27 meters) in front of and behind a swinging Accessory.

• The ground surface must be level. Installing your Play set on sloping ground can cause it to lean or “rack”. This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to loosen and fail.

• The safe Play Area must be free of all structures, landscaping, trees and branches, rocks, wires, and other obstacles to safe play. Children can be seriously injured running, or swinging into these obstacles.

• Remove all tripping hazards from the safe Play Area. Tripping hazards include; roots, stumps, rocks, landscap-ing, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections.

• Do not install your Play set over concrete, gravel, asphalt, packed earth, or any other hard surface. The follow-ing is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product safety Commission.

RECOMMENDED GROuND COvERSuggested Material uncompressed DepthDouble Shredded Bark Mulch 9"uniform Wood Chips 12"Fine Gravel 12"Fine Sand 12"

• Any edging used to contain the ground cover must be beyond the safe Play Area. (i.e. Landscape Timbers)

A fALL OnTO A HARD suRfACE COuLD REsuLT In sERIOus InjuRy.

Safe play area using recommended ground cover.

Whichever is greater

Landscape Timbers 6' from play structure.

6'(2 M)

6'(2 M)

6'(2 M)

6'(2 M)

14'(4.27 M)

14'(4.27 M)


HARDWARE bAG COnTEnTs

50527-701 Harrison Extra Hardware57 17001-104 Weld Nut 1/4"9 17001-101 Weld Nut, Short 1/4"97 12002-205 Flat Washer 1/4"61 12017-205 Lock Washer 1/4"79 17020-103 Screw #6 x 1-1/8"44 17020-106 Screw #8 x 1-5/8"19 17020-109 Screw #8 x 2-1/2"6 17120-502 Self-Drill Screw #10 x 1-1/2"8 17019-305 Pan Hd Screw #12 x 3/4"22 17003-409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1"4 17003-609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2"7 17003-809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2"17 17003-1009 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2"6 17003-1209 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3"2 17003-1409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3-1/2"23 17003-1609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4"1 17003-1809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/2"2 17003-2009 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 5"8 17036-601 Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2"26 17036-801 Lag Screw 1/4 x 2"2 17036-1001 Lag Screw 1/4 x 2-1/2"5 17036-1201 Lag Screw 1/4 x 3"3 17036-1601 Lag Screw 1/4 x 4"2 17001-105 Weld Nut 5/16"2 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"2 12017-206 Lock Washer 5/16"2 17003-1611 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4"

50539-800 Tower Two Hardware86 17001-104 Weld Nut 1/4"151 12002-205 Flat Washer 1/4"108 12017-205 Lock Washer 1/4"29 17001-101 Weld Nut, Short 1/4"12 12002-203 Flat Washer 8mm130 17020-103 Screw #6 x 1-1/8"177 17020-106 Screw #8 x 1-5/8"8 17020-105 Screw #10 x 1-1/2"17 17020-112 Screw #8 x 2"6 17020-109 Screw #8 x 2-1/2"12 17120-502 Self-Drill Screw #10 x 1-1/2"6 17019-202 Pan Hd Screw #6 x 1/2"2 17019-305 Pan Hd Screw #12 x 3/4"8 17003-409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1"4 17003-609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2"21 17003-809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2"18 17003-1009 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2"4 17003-1209 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3"23 17003-1409 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3-1/2"12 17003-1609 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4"4 17003-1809 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/2"3 17119-409 Truss Head Bolt 1/4 x 1"5 17036-601 Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2"39 17036-801 Lag Screw 1/4 x 2"11 17036-1201 Lag Screw 1/4 x 3"

50531-700 Cf beam fasteners2 17001-104 Weld Nut 1/4"3 12002-205 Flat Washer 1/4"2 12017-205 Lock Washer 1/4"5 17020-109 Screw #8 x 2-1/2"2 17003-1009 Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2"1 17036-1201 Lag Screw 1/4 x 3"10 17001-105 Weld Nut 5/16"19 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"10 12017-206 Lock Washer 5/16"1 17003-611 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/2"4 17003-1211 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 3"3 17003-1811 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2"2 17003-2211 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2" 50530-700 Glider bracket Hardware4 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"4 17036-1802 Lag Screw 5/16 x 4-1/2"4 12052-107 Nylock Nut 3/8" 8 12002-207 Flat Washer 3/8"4 14228-100 Swing Hanger for Glider

50104-700 swing Hanger 4 Pack4 12002-206 Flat Washer 5/16"4 17004-100 Swing Hanger, Screw Type

AssEMbLy HARDWARE:

More hardware is included than is required for assembly.

Other hardware with telescope steering wheel and Nameplate

3/8" flat Washer 5/16" flat Washer 1/4" flat Washer 8mm flatWasher

5/16 LockWasher

Illustrations are representative of hardware. Slight variation of appearance may occur.

1/4" LockWasher

1/4" Weldnut, short

Access. bracket(not to scale)

swing Hanger,screw Type

(not to scale)

swing Hangerfor Glider

(not to scale)

3/8" nylon Lock nut

1/4" Weldnut

5/16" Weldnut


HARDWARE bAG COnTEnTs

1/4 x 1" Hex bolt

1/4 x 1" Truss Head bolt1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex bolt

5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex bolt

5/16 x 3" Hex bolt

5/16 x 4" Hex bolt

5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex bolt

5/16 x 4-1/2" Lag screw

1/4 x 4" Lag screw

1/4 x 3" Lag screw

1/4 x 2" Lag screw

1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag screw

#6 x 1-1/8" screw

#10 x 1-1/2" screw

#8 x 1-5/8" screw

#8 x 2" screw

#8 x 2-1/2" screw

#6 x 1/2" Pan Head screw

#12 x 3/4" Pan Head screw

#10 x 1-1/2" self-Drill screw

1/4 x 2-1/2" Lag screw

5/16 x 2" Lag screw

5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex bolt

1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex bolt

1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex bolt

1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex bolt

1/4 x 2" Hex bolt

1/4 x 3" Hex bolt

1/4 x 4" Hex bolt

1/4 x 5" Hex bolt


PRE AssEMbLy InfORMATIOn

CREATIVE PLAyTHInGs Play sets usE A fEW sTAnDARD COnnECTIOns. bECOMInG fAMILIAR WITH THEsE COnnECTIOns WILL sIMPLIfy AssEMbLy AnD InsuRE A

sAfER PLAy PRODuCT fOR yOuR CHILDREn.

Hex bolt & Weld nut Assembly Procedure:

Assembly Layout:Align the holes in the parts to be fastened. Start preliminary tightening of bolt into weld nut by hand. Tighten each bolt with a wrench until the lock washer is fully compressed between the head of the bolt and the flat washer.

Correct Assembly:Bolt has been screwed securely into weld nut and the connection is tight. Check connec-tions periodically for tightness during the life of the Play Set . Do not over tighten.

Incorrect Assembly:If during assembly or maintenance the bolt pro-trudes 1/8" past the weld nut, use additional flat washers, call customer service or replace the bolt at a local hardware store. You may be over-tightening or using the wrong size bolt.failure to replace this bolt with a shorter one could result in serious injury.

Typical Installation - Lag screws:

• Pilot drill with the appropriate diameter drill bit and then use a socket to tighten.

• DO NOT over tighten

Typical Installation - Wood screws:• use an electric drill or screw gun to drive screws.• Drill 1/8" pilot holes where required.• We recommend that you lubricate the

threads of the screws with beeswax or soap to ease installation and minimize breaking screws.

• It is very important to make cer-tain that the tops of all screws are flush with the surface of the wood and there are no protruding sharp edges.

Lag Screw

Flat Washer

Hex Bolt

Lock WasherFlat Washer

Weld Nut


MAInTEnAnCE InsTRuCTIOns

yOuR CREATIVE PLAyTHInGs Play set Is sTAInED AT OuR fACTORy. sTAInInG Is nOT nEEDED AT THE TIME Of InITIAL AssEMbLy.

Re-staining Information:• Pigmented, exterior, water repellent stains are recommended and will provide an excellent barrier against moisture

without hiding the natural wood grain or leaving a film that may later crack or peel.• We recommend that you apply stain according to the instructions and precautions recommended by the stain manufacturer.• It should take three or more quarts to cover your set.• Contact your local dealer or call Creative Playthings for our staining products.• All rungs are pre-finished at the factory and do not require any finishing at the time of initial assembly.• Do not paint, or varnish rungs or steps.• Avoid using finishes that create slippery surfaces.

Maintenance:• Wooden playground equipment will last for years with proper maintenance. Maintenance of the Play Set finish will

vary depending on weather climate.• As a safety precaution, check all hardware, such as nuts and bolts, for tightness twice a month during use and at the

beginning of each play season. Tighten as required and specified in these instructions. Do not over-tighten.• Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration. If upon inspection, hardware has sharp edges,

rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure; replace them through Creative Playthings Customer Service.• Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage season.• The swings, trapeze, tent, rope ladders, and any other removable plastic accessories should be removed and taken

indoors when outside temperatures drop below 32° F (0° C).• Wood will expand and contract as it adjusts to temperature changes and varying moisture conditions. Checks or cracks

are a natural characteristic of all wood and will not affect the strength or durability of the wooden components.• To maintain the finish of your set, a light sanding and an application of an exterior stain will repair scratches and prevent

wood from aging prematurely.• Finishes applied to ladder rungs must not create a slippery surface. Never varnish.• The wood parts of your Play Set should never be disposed of by burning.• Dispose of all parts so as not to create a hazard.• "Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required."• "Check swing seats, chains, ropes, and other means of of attachments for evidence of deterioration". Replace through

Creative Playthings Customer Service.• Twice a month during play season rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compac-

tion and to maintain appropriate depth. Replace as necessary.

Tools & Materials suggested for finishing & Assembly:• Claw Hammer• Carpenter’s Level• Box Wrench or Sockets (7/16" & 1/2")• Electric Drill• 1/8", 3/16", 5/16" and 3/8" Drill Bits

• Screwdriver or driver drill (Medium Phillips)• Locking Pliers• 10 ft. Tape Measure• Framing Square• 6 ft. Step Ladder


PLAysET VIEW

BN

A

B

AS

D

E

G

HI

J

K

L

M

N

O

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

AA

AB

AC

AD

AF

AG

AH

AI

AJ

AK

AR

AN

AO

AP

AQAL

C

AY

AZ

BADA

BBBC

BD

BF

BG

BH

BI

BJ

BK

BL

BM

BO

BRBS

BT

BU

BV

BW

BZ

CA

CC

CD

CE

CF

CG

CI

CJ

CK

CL

CMCN

CO

CP

CR

CS

CT

CU

CV

CX

CY

CZ

CBAE

(Slide Not Included)



COMPOnEnT VIEW

A 6 32561-402 Angle Brace 2x3x17-1/4"

B 2 33687-402 Beam Leg 2-3/4x3-3/8x80-11/16"

C 2 33726-402 Front Post 2x4x88-1/2"

D 2 33731-402 Mid Post 2x4x32-1/2"

E 1 33739-402 Short Wall Support 5/4x4x23-1/4"

F 1 33742-402 Ceiling Joist 1x4x14-5/8"

G 2 33743-402 End Joist 1x6x22"

H 2 33746-402 Window Horizontal 1x2x26"

I 4 33749-402 Window vertical 1x2x11-1/2"

J 1 33754-402 Bottom Rope Support 5/4x6x27-1/2"

K 1 33755-402 Ladder Rail Left 2x3x63-1/2"

L 1 33756-402 Ladder Rail Right 2x3x63-1/2"

M 2 33757-402 Swing Mount 2x3x23-1/2"

N 2 33759-402 Roof upright 2x4x20-3/4"

O 2 33791-402 Chalkboard Batten 1x4x15"

P* 1 33813-402 upper Stringer 2x3x36-1/4"

Q 1 33817-402 Backing Slat Spacer 1x4x16"

R 1 33818-402 Inner Wall Bottom 1x4x21-3/8"

S 2 33821-402 Side Wall Support 1x6x37"

T 1 33823-402 Lunch Seat 5/4x6x31-1/2"

u 2 33831-402 Tent End 2x3x37"

v 1 33832-402 Tent Beam 2x3x35-3/4"

W 2 33848-402 Window Sill 2x3x32-3/4"

X* 2 33914-402 End Deck Board 1x4x35-7/8"

Y 1 33940-402 Swing Beam 2-3/4x5-1/4x89"

Take inventory of all parts, making sure nothing is missing or defective. If you find that parts are missing or defective call the Creative Playthings Customer Service Department at 1-800-833-4001.

MQ

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Z 1 33688-402 Horiz Support 2x4x35-7/16"

AA 5 33717-402 Spacer Board 1x4x20-1/2"

AB 2 33740-402 Entrance Slat 1x6x24-1/2"

AC 27 33741-402 Short Wall Slat 1x4x19-1/2"

AD 6 33744-402 Rafter 2x3x31"

AE 6 33747-402 11-1/2" Window Slat 1x6x11-1/2"

AF 6 33751-402 Rock Board 1x6x20-1/2"

AG 4 33807-402 Gusset 2x3x7-3/8"

AH 1 33808-402 Inner Deck Support 2x4x33-1/4"

AI 2 33811-402 Long Inside Post 2x4x77-3/4"

AJ 2 33812-402 Long Outside Post 2x4x89"

AK 3 33816-402 Backing Slat 1x4x25"

AL 2 33825-402 Table Brace 2x3x11-1/2"

AM* 1 33826-402 Table Cleat 1x6x9"

AN 2 33827-402 Table Support 2x3x14"

AO 2 33828-402 Long Tent Support 1x4x71"

AP 2 33829-402 Tent upright 1x4x29"

AQ 1 33932-402 Bottom Block 2x4x5-1/4"

AR 1 33933-402 Left Post 2x4x88-1/2"

AS 1 33934-402 Right Post 2x4x88-1/2"

AT* 1 33935-402 Box Back 1x6x5-1/8"

Au* 1 33936-402 Box Front 1x6x3-1/4"

Av* 1 33937-402 Box Bottom 1x4x4"

AW* 2 33938-402 Box Side 1x4x5-1/8"

AX* 1 33939-402 Box Top 1x6x5-1/8"

All wooden parts are marked on the end for identification. The mark consists of the three digits before the hyphen in the part number. Thus 33687-102 is marked 687.

* Not marked on Play Set view page.


PLAysET VIEWM

QH

AR

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AY 1 33689-402 Back upright 2x4x46"

AZ 1 33690-402 Front upright 2x4x40-11/16"

BA 4 33725-402 Post Inside 2x4x56"

BB 2 33727-402 Sandbox End 1x6x41-1/4"

BC 2 33728-402 Sandbox Side 1x6x59-1/2"

BD 1 33729-402 Platform Front 1x6x41-1/2"

BE 1 33732-402 Stringer 2x3x59-1/2"

BF 1 33736-402 Left Wall Support 5/4x6x59-1/2"

BG 1 33737-402 Lower Wall Support 5/4x4x59-1/2"

BH 1 33738-402 Right Wall Support 5/4x6x59-1/2"

BI 2 33750-402 Cargo Rail 2x3x63-1/2"

BJ 1 33760-402 Platform Right 2x4x59-3/8"

BK 1 33761-402 Platform Left 2x4x59-3/8"

BL 1 33805-402 Chalkboard vertical 2x3x55-1/2"

BM 1 33806-402 Lookout Post Right 2x4x47"

BN 1 33809-402 Lunch Base End 1x6x41-1/2"

BO 2 33810-402 Lookout Platform Side 2x4x41"

BP* 1 33814-402 Center Ladder Rail 2x3x51"

BQ* 1 33815-402 Roof Ladder Rail 2x4x44"

BR 1 33830-402 Lookout Post Left 2x4x47"

BS 1 33917-402 Gym Roof Support 2x4x44"

BT 2 33918-402 Back Post Top 2x4x40-1/8"

Bu 1 33919-402 Rock Stringer 2x3x57-1/4"

Bv 1 33924-402 Safety Rail 2x3x59-3/8"

BW 1 33931-402 Platform Back 1x6x41-1/2"

BX 9 33733-402 Deck Board 1x6x41-1/2"

BY 3 33734-402 Narrow Deck Board 1x4x38-5/8"

BZ 1 33735-402 End Support 1x6x41-1/2"

CA 12 33745-402 Roof Board 1x6x39-1/2"

CB 2 33748-402 Panel Band 1x4x39-1/2"

CC 1 33753-402 Top Rope Support 5/4x6x39-1/2"

CD 1 33820-402 Lower Wall Support 1x4x38-3/4"

CE 2 33822-402 Side Wall Bottom 1x4x37"

CF 2 33824-402 Table Board 1x6x39-1/2"

CG 2 33833-402 Lookout Base Side 1x6x40-3/4"

CH* 5 33913-402 Lookout Deck Board 1x6x38-3/4"

CI 2 33915-402 End Wall Support 1x6x38-3/4"

CJ 1 33916-402 Platform End 1x6x38-3/4"

CK 2 14109-400 Seat SupportsCL 1 15173-500 ChalkboardCM 2 40580-400 Glider Handle AssemblyCN 1 15086-200 Glider Seat, YellowCO 1 40577-400 Sling SwingCP 1 40578-104 Ring Trapeze

CQ* 7 36515-102 Ground StakeCR 1 50428-400 Climbing Rocks, 6CS 1 40508-100 Cargo NetCT 5 14202-400 Ø1"x15" Rung, GreenCu 2 14203-400 Ø1"x18" Rung, GreenCv 1 14099-400 6" Triangle Plate, GreenCW* 1 14100-400 6" L-Brace, GreenCX 7 15034-100 Hand Grips, Yellow

DA 1 33973-402 Ladder Slat 5/4x4x15-3/4" 1 50104-700 NyGlide Swing Hanger 4 Pack 1 50527-701 Harrison Extra Hardware 1 50539-800 SYP Tower Two Hardware Bag 1 50531-700 CF Beam Fasteners

CY 1 40510-100 Tic Tac ToeCZ 1 40571-400 Tent, Green 35x89"

1 50475-100 Playtime Play Pack 1 1 50530-400 Glider Bracket Box 1 50530-700 Glider Bracket Hardware 1 50536-100 Funtime Nameplate Pack

COMPOnEnT VIEW

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AssEMbLy InsTRuCTIOns

sTEP 1 – front Posts:Locate two Front Posts (C) and two Inside Posts (BA).Fasten one Inside Post to each Front Post using 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt As-semblies as shown above. Be sure to note the orientation of the holes on the narrow faces of the boards.The front left post assembly uses two Hex Bolt Assemblies and the right front post uses three. Try to align all of the holes along each board for future attachments.

sTEP 2 – Middle Posts:Locate Left Post (AR), Right Post (AS), and two Inside Posts (BA).Fasten one Inside Post to each Post using 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assem-blies as shown above. Be sure to note the orientation of the holes on the narrow faces of the boards.The left post assembly uses two Hex Bolt Assemblies and the right post uses three. Try to align all of the holes along each board for future attachments.

Hex bolt Assembly:Throughout this guide a Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one Lock Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut. Long Weld Nuts are used unless otherwise noted.

sTEP 3 – back Posts:Locate the Long Inside Posts (AI), the Long Outside Posts (AJ) and the Back Post Tops (BA).Assemble each post as shown above using four 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Be sure to note the orientation of the holes on the narrow faces of the boards. Also note the position of the holes offset from the center on the wide face of the Long Inside and Long Outside Posts.Try to align all of the holes along each board for future attachments.

C

AS

AR

BT

AI

AJ

BA BA

Read all of the instructions before starting assembly.To avoid backtracking, review the first 15 steps to make sure that the components face the proper direction before assem-bling the posts.

view from the front of the set.

All 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies



view from the front of the set.

view from the back of the set.

Note: It will take two to three days for one person to assemble this project.



sTEP 4 – base sides:Insert a 1/4" short Weld Nut into the top hole at one cor-ner of a Lookout Base Side (CG). Pass one 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt though a Lock Washer, a Flat Washer, the top hole of a Sandbox Side (BC), and the middle left post assembly to secure the Lookout Base Side.Secure the Sandbox Side to the left post using one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer from the outside. Secure the Lookout Base Side to the left post using one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer from the inside.Fasten The Sandbox Side to the front left post assembly us-ing a 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly through the top hole and a 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer through the bottom.Repeat the process with the other Sandbox Side, Lookout Base Side and the right post assemblies.

sTEP 5 – base Ends:Fasten one Sandbox End (BB) to the outside of the front left and right post assemblies as shown at left. use 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes and 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers in the bottom holes.Fasten the other Sandbox End (BB) to the inside of the middle left and right post assemblies in the same way.

sTEP 6 – Platform Ends:Fasten the Platform Front (BD) to the front left and right post assemblies as shown at right. use 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes and 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers in the bottom holes.Fasten the Platform Back (BW) to the middle post assemblies in the same way.

3" Hex Bolt Assembly2" Lag Screw in Bottom Holes

2" Lag Screw in bottom holes

2" Lag Screw in Bottom Holes

CG

BC

BB

BW

BD

4" Hex Bolt Assembly w/ Short Weld Nut

Short Weld Nut

4" Hex Bolt Assembly in top holes





sTEP 7 – Platform sides:Fasten the Platform Left (BK) to the left post assemblies in the orientation shown using two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt As-semblies.Fasten the Platform Right (BJ) to the right front post as-sembly in the orientation shown using one 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Rest the other end of the Platform Right in place to be fastened in the following step.

sTEP 8 – Midposts & Top Rope support:Align one Midpost (D) as shown at right. Fasten it to the Platform Left using one 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. Fasten the Top Rope Support (CC) to the middle right post assembly and the Platform Right using one 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly in the lower right hole.Fasten the other end of the Top Rope Support to the right Mid Post (D) and the Platform Right using one 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly in the lower left hole.Fasten one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer through the top right hole of the Top Rope Support and into the right post assembly.use a level to assure that the right Midpost is plumb. Drill a 3/16" diameter pilot hole 1-1/4" into the right Mid Post through the top right hole in the Top Rope support. Secure using one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer.

sTEP 9 – stringer:Fasten the Stringer (BE) to the Platform Front and Platform Back using two 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws and Flat Washers as shown.

3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly

2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly

BJ

D

CC

BE

BK

Three 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies

No Bolt

3/16" pilot drill

3" Lag Screw

2" Lag Screw



sTEP 10 – Deck boards: Locate the nine Deck Boards (BX) and three Narrow Deck Boards (BY) and lay them across the platform supports and Stringer in the arrangement shown at right. Align the ends of the Deck boards; the Narrow Deck Boards fit between the uprights.Starting at the front of the gym fasten each board using #8 x 1-5/8" Screws. For the first four boards, leave a gap of 1/8" or less to limit the possibility of clothing being snagged when children use the slide. Space the rest of the boards evenly. Note that the Narrow deck board between the Midposts need not align perfectly with the Midposts.

sTEP 11 – Ladders:Fit five 15" Rungs (CT) into the holes in the Left Ladder Rail (K) and the Right Ladder Rail (L). Set the assembly flat on a solid surface. Make sure that the rungs are completely inserted with the ends of the rungs snug against the bottom of the holes.use #10 x 1-1/2" Self-Drilling Screws, through the holes provided, to fasten the rungs in place. (The Self-Drilling Screws have a drill-bit tip. Point the screw toward the center of rung diameter and press firmly. Do not sink the head of the screw beyond flush with the surface of the wood). Fasten the Ladder Slat (DA) 2-1/4" from the top of the Ladder Rails using four #8 x 1-5/8" Screws.Assemble the Center Ladder Rail (BP), the Roof Ladder Rail (BQ) and two 18" Rungs as shown at right. Fasten the rungs using #10 x 1-1/2" Self-Drilling Screws in the same manner as used for the Access Ladder.

sTEP 12 – Left Wall & Roof supports:Before this step, check the top two holes in the Midposts (D). If a 1/4" bolt will not fit through the holes, make them bigger using a 5/16" drill.Orient the Left Wall Support (BF) with the four small holes closest to the top edge of the boards as shown at right. Fas-ten the Left Wall Support to the left front post using a 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly though the top hole and a 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw with Flat Washer in the bottom hole.Fasten the Left Wall Support to the left Midpost and one Roof upright (N) using two 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown.Fasten the Left Wall Support to the back left post and Gym Roof Support (BS) using one 1/4" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assem-bly through the top hole only.

BX

BX

L

CTDA

2-1/4"

Cu

K

BQ

BF

N

D

BS

BP

BY #8 x 1-5/8" Screws

< 1/8" gap between 1st four boards

3-1/2" Hex Bolts Top Hole Only

2" Hex Bolt

2" Lag Screw

Evenly space the back eight boards




sTEP 13 – Right Wall & Roof supports:As with the previous step. Check the top holes in the Mid-post (D).Secure the Right Wall Support (BH) to the front right post, then the Midpost and Roof upright (N) as in the previous step. Fasten the Roof Ladder Rail (BQ), now part of the up-per ladder assembly, to the back right post and Right Wall Support using one 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly through the top hole in the Wall Support.Fasten the Center Ladder Rail to the Platform Back using a 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly.

sTEP 14 – End support:Fasten the End Support (BZ) to the front left and right post assemblies as shown at right. use 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes and 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers in the bottom holes.

sTEP 15 – Lookout Posts and Platform sides:1) Fasten the back posts, assembled in step 3, to the Look-out Base Sides (CG), using 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assemblies through the top holes. use 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the lower holes.2) Orient the Lookout Platform Sides (BO) with counter-bored holes facing outward as shown at right. Fasten the Lookout Platform Sides to the back posts using 5/16 x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly through the larger holes in the posts.3) Fasten the other end of the Lookout Platform Sides to the back of the gym assembly using 1/4 x 5" Hex Bolt As-semblies. The bolt goes through the bottom hole in the wall support, the gym post, the roof support and then through the bottom hole in the Lookout Platform Side. use a 1/4" x 2-1/2" Lag Screw and Flat Washer through the top hole in each Lookout Platform Side to finish securing the part to the gym.

1/4 x 5" Hex Bolt bottom holes

5/16 x 4" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt, top

1/4 x 2-1/2" Lag Screw top holes

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw bottom

(Only 5/16" fastener on tower portion of swing set.)

BQ

BO

BH

D

N3-1/2" Hex

Bolts

Top Hole Only2" Hex

Bolt

3" Hex Bolt2" Lag

Screw

2" Lag Screw in bottom holes


CG

1

23

3



sTEP 16 – Lunch base and Platform End:Fasten the Lunch Base (BN) near the bottom of the look-out posts using two 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top Holes and two 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers in the bottom holes.Fasten the Platform End (CJ) in the same way. Be sure the part is aligned properly and fastened in the correct position.

sTEP 17 – Inner Deck support:Hold the Inner Deck Support (AH) in place as shown at right. The holes in the ends of the support should align with the counter-bored holes in the Lookout Platform Sides and the off-center hole near the middle should align with a hole in the Center Ladder Rail.Fasten the Inner Deck Support to the Lookout Platform Sides using 1/4 x 4" Lag Screws and Flat Washers. Fasten the Inner Deck Support to the Center Ladder Rail using one 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.

sTEP 18 – upper stringer:Fasten the upper Stringer (P) to the Inner Deck Support us-ing one 1/4 x 4" Lag Screw and Flat Washer. Align the Sup-per Stringer with the widest face horizontal and the top of the Stringer even with the top of the Inner Deck Support.Fasten the other end of the upper Stringer to the Platform End using one 1/4 x 3" Lag Screw and Flat Washer. The top face of the upper Stringer will be well below the top of the Platform End.

BN

AH

P

CJ

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw

1/4 x 4" Lag Screw

1/4 x 4" Lag Screw

1/4 x 3" Lag Screw

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt




sTEP 19 – Angle braces:use a level to determine that all horizontals are level and posts are plumb.1) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the Platform End of the high platform using two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown. Fasten the bottom of the braces to the lookout posts using 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies.2) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the Platform Left using two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown. Fasten the bottom of the braces to the lookout posts using 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws with Flat Washers. be sure to drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes in the posts before using the Lag screws.3) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the front and back of the lower platform using two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown. Fasten the bottom of the braces to the lookout posts using 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws with Flat Washers. be sure to drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes before using the Lag screws.

sTEP 20 – Gussets & Panel bands:1) Fasten the two lower Gussets (AG) in the positions shown using one 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly each.2) Fasten a Panel Band (CB) to the gym and to a Gusset using a 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly. Pass the bolt through the top hole in the Panel Band, the upright and then the Gusset. Fasten the other end of the Panel Band to the Roof upright using a 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly as shown. use 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers in the lower holes of the Panel Band. Repeat with the other Panel Band on the other side of the tower.Note: You may need to loosen the connection to the Roof uprights when installing the Roof in a later step.IMPORTAnT: find two 1/4" Weld nuts that will thread well onto 1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex bolts. Insert the Weld nuts into the back top of the uprights as indicated.

sTEP 21 – Lookout Posts, Inner Wall bottom:Fasten the Inner Wall Bottom (R) to the Lookout Post Left (BR) using a 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly with a short Weld nut (through the top hole only) as shown in the circle below.Fasten the Lookout Post Left to the left Gussets and Lookout Platform Side using three 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies.Fasten the Lookout Post Right (BM) to the right Gussets and Lookout Platform Side using three 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies.Fasten the Center Ladder Rail to the Inner Wall Bottom using on 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt As-sembly.

Insert 1/4" Weld nuts here!

AG

R

R

BR

BR

BM

CB

1/4 x 3" Lag Screw

1/4 x 3" Lag Screw

Parts have been omitted for clarity

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 4" Hex BoltShort Weld

Nut

1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw

1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt

1

1

2

2

3

Ensure the structure is in the place it will be used. Make any needed ground adjustments before proceeding.

Do this first!

No fastener in this hole



sTEP 23 – Right & back Wall supports:Fasten one Side Wall Support (S) and one Side Wall Bottom (CE) to the right side of the Lookout Posts as shown. use 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes of each board. use 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the bottom holes of each board.Fasten one End Wall Support (CI) and the Lower Wall Sup-port (CD) to the back of the Lookout Posts as shown. use 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes of each board. use 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the bottom holes of each board. Make sure that the hole near the cen-ter of the End Wall Support is offset closer to the top of the board.

sTEP 22 – Lookout Deck boards:Place one End Deck Board (X) on the Lookout Platform Sup-ports between the back Lookout Posts. Fasten using three #8 x 1-5/8" Screws.Place the other End Deck Board (X) on the Lookout Platform Supports between front Lookout Posts with the front edge flush with the front edge of the Inner Deck Support. Fasten using three #8 x 1-5/8" Screws.Evenly space five Lookout Deck Boards (CH) between the End Deck Boards, with ends aligned. Fasten the Lookout Deck boards using five #8 x 1-5/8" Screws each.

sTEP 24 — Left & front Wall supports:Fasten one Side Wall Support (S) and one Side Wall Bottom (CE) to the left side of the Lookout Posts as shown. use 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes of each board. use 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the bottom holes of each board.Fasten one End Wall Support (CI) to the front of the Lookout Posts as shown. use 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the top holes of each board. use 1/4" x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers in the bottom holes of each board. Make sure that the hole near the center of the End Wall Support is offset closer to the top of the board.Drill a 5/16" diameter hole through the End Wall sup-port where the hole at the top of the Center Ladder Rail lands. Fasten the Center Ladder Rail to the End Support using a 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly with a Short Weld Nut.

X

CH

CH

CI

CI

S

S

CD

CE

CE

CH

CH

CH

X

Drill 5/16" dia. hole Short Weld Nut




sTEP 25 – Assemble Roof Panels:Assembly of the Roof Panels will be easier on a work table or other flat surface.Lay Out Roof Rafters:Butt the square-cut end of two Rafters (AD) against a straight flat surface. Align the Rafters so they are parallel and the ends aligned and square. The distance between the Rafters should be 30". Measure from corner to corner both ways. When the two diagonal measurements are the same, the rafters are square.

fasten Roof boards:Start at the angled end of the Roof Rafters. Rest one Roof Board (CA) on top of the Rafters flush to the angled end. use a 1/8" diameter drill to make pilot holes before fastening the Roof Board to the Rafter using four #8 x 1-5/8" Screws. Drill and screw the first hole at an angle, as shown, to avoid the angled cut of the rafter.Continue with the next three Roof Boards, setting each against the previous Roof Board and fastening them. Once the position of the Rafters is stable, lay the rest of the Roof Boards in place. The sixth Roof Board should overhang the end of the Rafters by approximately 1/2". If the overhang is less than 1/2", evenly space the Roof Boards to achieve an overhang. If the overhang is greater, alternative holes should be made in the final Roof Board. Fasten the Roof Boards using #8 x 2" Screws.

Center Roof Rafter:Find the center of the Roof Panel Assembly, halfway be-tween the Rafters. Align the a Roof Rafter (AD) to the center of the Roof Panel and fasten it in place using 1/8" pilot holes and #8 x 1-5/8" Screws as with the other Rafters.

Assemble second Roof Panel:Flip the first Roof Panel to use it as a template to assemble the remaining Roof Panel. Place the remaining Rafters tight against the Rafters on the assembled panel. Align the ends. Fasten Roof Boards to the Roof Rafters using 1/8" diam-eter pilot holes and #8 x 1-5/8" Screws as with the first Roof Panel.

30"

30" AD

CA

AD



sTEP 27 – Ceiling joists:Adjust the Roof Panels so that the angled ends are even with each other. Fasten an End Joist (G) to the front of the Rafters on each end. use two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies through the upper holes of each End Joist.Fasten the Ceiling Joist (F) to the center Rafters using two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies.Adjust the Roof so it looks even. Adjust the End Rafters to look straight and centered in place. use a 3/16" diameter drill to make pilot holes in the Rafters through the lower holes in the End Rafters. Secure the End Joists to the Rafters using 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers through the bottom holes.

sTEP 28 — upper Wall slats:Fasten five Short Wall Slats (AC) to the right Side Wall Support and right Side Wall Bottom using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws each as shown at right. Slats should be evenly spaced between the uprights. The gap will be approximately 2-3/8" between Slats. Repeat with five Slats on the left side.Fasten five Slats across the back wall using #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Evenly spaced, the gap between Slats will be approximately 3-1/4".Fasten three Slats to the front End Wall Support and Inner Wall Bottom using #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Evenly spaced, the gap be-tween Slats will be approximately 2-1/4".IMPORTAnT: never leave a gap larger than 3-1/2" unless it is larger than 9". A gap of this size can introduce a situa-tion where a child's body can pass through but the child's head cannot.

sTEP 26 – Roof Panels to Roof uprights:Fasten one Roof Panel assembly to the left Roof upright and Gym Roof Support using 1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assem-blies. The Weld Nut on the back of the Roof Support Post should already be in place from step 20. Repeat with the other Roof Panel on the right uprights. Rest the angled ends Roof Panels against each other.Hint: If you are having trouble making this connection, loos-en or remove the connection between the Roof upright and Panel Band. The Roof upright can now be moved to allow better access. Be sure to re-secure the connection after the Roof Panels are in place.

1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt

Drill 3/16" diam-eter pilot holes.

Roof omitted for clarity

2-3/8"

2-1/4"

3-1/4"AC

F

G




sTEP 30 — swing Mounts:Fasten the two Swing Mounts (M) to the Left Wall Support and Lower Wall Support using two 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolts each. Be sure to orient the Swing Mounts so the holes on the sides are closer to the top.

sTEP 31 – Lower Wall slats & Entrance slats:Fasten three Short Wall Slats (AC) to the Left Wall Support and Lower Wall Support using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws each. Evenly space the Slats between the front left post and the left Midpost. The gap between the Slats will be approximately 1-5/8"Fasten six Short Wall Slats (AC) to the Left Wall Support and Lower Wall Support using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws each. Evenly space the Slats between the back left post and the left Midpost. The gap between the Slats will be approximately 1-7/8".Fasten the Entrance Slats (AB) to the Right Wall Support and Rock Wall Mount using #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Leave a gap of 19" between the Entrance Slats.

3-1/2" Hex Bolts

M

AB

BG

BE

sTEP 29 — Lower and short Wall supports:Fasten the top back hole of the Lower Wall Support (BG) to the post shown using one 1/4 x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.Fasten the Lower Wall Support to the left Midpost and front left post using 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies through the up-per holes. Secure the three lower holes in the Lower Wall Support using 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.Fasten the Short Wall Support (E) to the right Midpost and front right Post using 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies through the upper holes. Secure the lower holes using 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.

19"



sTEP 33 – Windows:Fasten three 11-1/2" Window Slats (AE) to the left Panel Band and left Window Sill using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws each. Posi-tion one Window Slat snug against the Left Post and another snug against the left Midpost. Position the third slat midway between the first two.Repeat on the right side of the gym.Hint: The windows will turn out best if measurement and cal-culations are made carefully. use a small level to make sure the Slats are plumb.

Roof omitted for clarity

Fasten one Window vertical (I) midway between the left and center Window Slat using two #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Fasten an-other Window vertical midway between the right and center Window Slat using two #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Repeat on the op-posite side of the tower.The Window Horizontal (H) should bisect the openings cre-ated by the Window Slats and Window uprights halfway be-tween the Panel Band and Left Wall Support. Fasten each Window Horizontal using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws

AE

IH

sTEP 32 – Window sills:Fit one Window Sill (W) between back left post of the lower tower and the Midpost. Align the top edge flush with the top edge of the Left Wall Support. Fasten in place using four #8 x 1-5/8" Screws from the outside of the gym, through the Left Wall Support and into the Window Sill.Repeat with the other Window Sill on the right side of the tower.Hint: If the space is too tight for the Window Sill to fit, you can either cut the Window Sill to fit using a saw, or loosen the fasteners holding the Left Wall Support and tap outward on the Midpost and left post to make room. Be sure to re-secure the fasteners. 1-5/8" Screws

W




sTEP 35a — Tent uprights:Fasten one Tent upright (AP) to each Long Tent Support (AO) using 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown.The offset holes at the ends of the Long Tent Supports should be closer to the top of the boards.

sTEP 35b – Tent beam and End supports:Align the top of the Tent Beam (v) flush with top center of one Tent upright as shown. Fasten in place using one #8 x 2-1/2" Screw through the small hole in the Ten upright. Drill a 3/16" diameter pilot hole through the Larger hole before fastening with one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw with Flat Washer.Repeat with the other end of the Tent Beam and the other Tent upright.Align the top outside corner of each Tent End (u) flush with the top end of a Long Tent Support and fasten in place in the same manner as the Tent Beam.

sTEP 36 – Tent:Make sure the tent frame is fairly square and the Tent uprights are positioned perpendicular to the Long Tent Supports.Fasten one end of the Tent (CZ) to one Tent End using four #12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers through the Grommets as shown. Spread the Tent over the Tent Beam and stretch it neatly to the other Tent End. If the hem of the tent lands in the same place in relative to the Tent End, fasten it in place using four #12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screws with 1/4" Flat Washers through the Grommets. If uneven, go back to the other Tent End and fasten the tent in a better position before securing the final end.

sTEP 34 – backing slats:The Backing Slats are positioned behind the upper ladder to prevent an opening that will allow a child's body to pass while the child's head remains trapped.Fasten the Backing Slat Spacer (Q) in the position shown with the upper edge flush with the top of the Platform Back using three #6 x 1-1/8" Screws.Fasten the three Backing Slats (AK) to the Backing Slat Spacer and the Inner Deck Support using four #8 x 1-5/8" Screws each. Make sure the Backing Slats are vertical and evenly spaced. Make sure there are no gaps wider than 3-1/2".

Drill 3/16" dia. pilot holes for the Lag

Screws

Flush to the top center

Flush to the top and end

#12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screw

AP

v

u

CZ

AO

QAK



sTEP 37 – Install Tent frame:With the help of another adult and the use of a step ladder, set the tent frame assembly in place. Align the holes in the Long Tent Supports with the holes in the corner uprights. Align the holes in the Tent uprights with the holes in the End Wall Sup-ports. Fasten the Tent uprights to the End Supports using 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies.Fasten the Long Tent Supports to the corner uprights using 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies.

sTEP 38 – Rock stringer:Fasten the top of the Rock Stringer (Bu) to the Platform Back using one 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly.use two #8 x 2-1/2" Screws to fasten the Bottom Block to the Rock Stringer flush with back and bottom edges of the Rock Stringer.Rest the Bottom Block against the adjacent Sandbox End. use a level to make sure the Rock Stringer is plumb. Mark the center of the thickness of the Bottom Block on the Sandbox End. Drill two 3/16" diameter holes through the Sandbox End even with the mark, one 1" from the top and one 1" from the bottom of the Sandbox End. Fasten using one #8 x 1-5/8" Screw through each hole.

sTEP 39 — Rock & spacer boards:Fasten one Rock Board (AF) to the Rock upright and adja-cent post just below the Platform Back using four #8 x 1-1/2" Screws, in the position shown. Leave a gap of approximate-ly 1/4" between the top of the Rock Board and the bottom of the Platform Back.Fasten the bottom Rock Board 1/4" above the Lookout Base Side in the orientation shown using four #8 x 1-1/2" Screws. Make sure the board is level.Evenly space Rock Boards and Spacer Boards (AA) in the opening between the existing Rock Boards. Alternate the orientation of the Rock Boards as shown. The gap between boards will be approximately 1/4".

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolts

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolts

1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt

#8 x 1-5/8" Screws

1/4" Gap

1/4" Gap

1-5/8" Screws

2-1/2" Screws

Bu

AQ

AF

AA




sTEP 40 – Climbing Rocks:Fasten one Climbing Rock (CR) to each Rock Board using two 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolts, 1/4 Lock Washers, 8mm flat Wash-ers and Short Weld Nuts.

sTEP 41 – safety Rail:Fasten the Safety Rail (Bv) to the left posts using two 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies.

sTEP 42 – Lunch seat:Fasten each Seat Support (CK) to the Lunch Base End us-ing two 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies with Short Weld Nuts.Fasten the Lunch Seat (T) to the Seat Supports using four 1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies w/ Long Weld Nuts. Insert the Weld Nuts from the top of the Lunch Seat.

1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolts

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolts w/Short Weld Nuts

1/4 x 4" Hex Bolts

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt

1/4" Lock Washer

8mm flat Washer

1/4" Short Weld Nut

Bv

CK

T



sTEP 43 – Table supports:Fasten one Table Support (AN) to the inside of each back Lookout post using 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies.Fasten a Table Brace (AL) to the outside of each Table Sup-port using one 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.Make sure the Table Supports are level. Place the lower angle of a Table Brace against the adjacent post. Mark the position of the hole. Drill a 3/16" diameter pilot hole 2" deep at the mark. Fasten the Table Brace to the post using one 1/4 x 3" Lag Screw and Flat Washer. Repeat with the other Table Brace.

sTEP 44 – Table boards:Fasten two Table Boards (CF) to the Table Supports using four #8 x 2" Screws each.Fasten the Table Cleat (AM) to the bottom center of the Table Boards using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Be careful not to sink the screws too deep; do not let the screw tips protrude from the top of the Table Boards.

sTEP 45 – Cargo Rails:Fasten one Access Bracket to the top of each Cargo Rail (BI) using one 1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.Fasten each Bracket-Rail assembly to the Top Rope Support using one 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assembly.

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt

AN

AM

BI

CF

AL




sTEP 46 — bottom Rope support:Align the bottom corners of the Bottom Rope Support (J) with the bottom outside corners of the Cargo Rails. Drill 1/8" pilot holes through the small holes in the Bottom Rope Sup-port into the Cargo Rails. Fasten the Bottom Rope Support to the Cargo Rails using two #8 x 2-1/2" Screws into the pilot holes.Make sure the Access Brackets are horizontal. Make sure the Cargo Rails are square to the Bottom Rope Support by measuring diagonals.Drill 3/16" pilot holes through the holes in the Bottom Rope Support and 2" into the Cargo Rails. Fasten using two 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.

sTEP 47 – Cargo net:Fasten the Cargo net (CS) to the Top Rope Support by pass-ing the end of each rope through a hole and tying a figure- eight knot. At least 3" of rope should extend beyond the knot.Fasten the bottom of the Cargo net to the Bottom Rope Sup-port by passing the end of each rope through a hole and tying a figure- eight knot. At least 2" of rope should extend beyond the knot.It is important that the space between the top wooden sup-port and a horizontal rope is not less than 9". This will ensure that children cannot slide their bodies through an opening that their head will not fit. The Cargo net should be examined weekly for wear and to make sure the knots are secure.

sTEP 48a – Access Ladder brackets:Fasten one Access Bracket to inside of each Ladder Rail using 1/4 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown at right. 1/4 x 1-1/2"

Hex Bolt

3/16" dia. pilot holes1/4 x 2" Lag Screws

Figure Eight Knot

1/8" dia. pilot holes#8 x 2-1/2" Screws

J

CS



sTEP 48b – Access Ladder to Gym:Note: Temporarily place the Slide into position to help judge the best placement of the Access Ladder. Make sure that all hardware has room to fit before drilling.See the standard placement below right.Lean the Access Ladder against the gym with the Access Brackets flat against the Platform Front and the lower edge of the Brackets flush with the lower edge of the Platform Front.Drill 5/16" diameter holes through the holes in the Brackets and through the Platform Front. Secure the Brackets using 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies with Short Weld Nuts.

sTEP 49 – Chalkboard Vertical:Hold the Chalkboard vertical (BL) against the Platform Right, 12" from the front right post as shown. Mark the position of the hole in the Chalkboard vertical on the Platform Right. Drill a 5/16" diameter hole through the Platform Right at the mark. Fasten using one 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly.use a level to ensure the Chalkboard vertical is plumb. Mark the position of the hole near the bottom onto the Sandbox Side. Drill a 5/16" diameter hole through the Sandbox Side at the mark. Fasten using one 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly.

sTEP 50 – Chalkboard:Determine the best height for the Chalkboard (CL) based on the height of the children who will use it. Also consider the best placement of the Chalk Box shown in the next step.Align the top corners of one Chalk Batten (O) with the top corners of the Chalkboard. Hold them in place against the front right post and Chalkboard vertical. Fasten in place using two #8 x 2" Screws through the small holes in the Chalkboard Batten.Make sure the Chalkboard is flat against the verticals. Secure the other Chalkboard Batten at the bottom of the chalkboard using two #8 x 2" Screws through the small holes.Drill 3/16" diameter holes 2" deep through the larger holes in the Chalkboard Battens. Secure using four 1/4 x 2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers.From behind, secure the Chalkboard to the top and bottom Chalk Battens using #12 x 3/4" Pan Head Screws.

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolts w/Short Weld Nuts

1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw

1/4 x 2" Lag Screw

#8 x 2" Screw

Drill 5/16" dia. holes1-3/8"

12"

CL

O

BLBL

Back view




sTEP 51 — Chalk box:Assembling the Chalk Box requires more care than other parts of this play set. be sure to drill small pilot holes for screws to avoid splitting the wood. The use of a hand screw driver rather than a driver drill can help.On a flat surface, fit together the Box Back (AT), Box Bottom (Av) and two Box Sides (AW) as shown at right. Carefully fasten the Box Sides to the Box Bottom using #6 x 1-1/8" Screws. Make sure the holes in the middle of the Box Back are oriented as shown before securing the Box Back to the Box Sides using #8 x 1-5/8" Screws.Position the Box Top (AX) as shown below. Make sure that the "Chalk" label will face the right direction when the box is closed. Align the Hinge so the lid can open fully upright and will close properly. Fasten the Hinge to the Back and Top using #6 x 1/2" Pan Had Screws.

sTEP 52 – Hand Grips to Entrance slats:Fasten one Hand Grip (CX) to each Entrance Slat above the Cargo Net using two 1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies with Short Weld Nuts for each.

1/4 x 1" Hex Bolt w/Short Weld Nuts

#8 x 1-5/8" Screws

#8 x 2" Screws

#6 x 1-1/8" Screws

#6 x 1-1/8" Screws

#6 x 1/2" Pan Head Screws

Small Gap

Gap

AT AW

Av

AX

Au

CX

Align the right edge of the Chalk Box to the front edge of the front right post below the Chalk Board. Secure in place using two #8 x 2" Screws.Fasten the Box Front (Au) to the assembly using four #6 x 1-1/8" Screws



sTEP 53 – front Hand Grip:Hold one Hand Grip (CX) against the front face of the front right post above the Access Ladder. The lower hole should be 8" above the top of the platform.Drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes 1" deep into the post through the holes in the Hand Grip. Fasten using 1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.

sTEP 54 – Hand Grips Above Rock Wall:Fit two Hand Grips (CX) above the Rock Wall as shown at right. Drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes 1" deep and secure each using two 1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.

sTEP 55 – Hand Grips up to Lookout:Fit two Hand Grips (CX) above the upper ladder as shown at right. Drill 3/16" diameter pilot holes 1" deep and secure each using two 1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers.

8"

3/16" Pilot Drill & 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screw

3/16" Pilot Drill & 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws

3/16" Pilot Drill & 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws

CX

CX

CX




sTEP 56 – Tic Tac Toe:Do not use the fasteners include in the carton with the Tic Tac Toe parts.Twist together each pair of Half Spindles using a Threaded Joint.Push each Spindle through a Carrier followed by a Cylinder, Carrier, Cylinder, Carrier, Cylinder. Make sure the character on the Cylinders are right-side-up. If only six Carriers are provided, omit the bottom Carrier from each Spindle.

Align the top of the lower Cylinder Support with the bottom of the Short Wall Support, centered in the opening. Loosely fasten with four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. The Cylinder Support must be loose enough to slide the Cylinder assemblies in place.Slide each of the Cylinder Assemblies into the Cylinder Sup-port. Put the remaining Cylinder Support in place, captur-ing the top of the Spindles. Fasten the top Cylinder Support using four #10 x 1-1/2" Screws. Do not drive the Screws too deeply, as they can push completely through the plastic Cylinder Support. Tighten the Screws on the lower Cylinder Support. The tips of the screws must not protrude through the Supports.Hint: You may need to squeeze the Cylinder Supports tight against the Wall Supports to pop the Spindles into place before tightening the screws. Be careful when driving the screws. It is possible to drive them completely through the plastic.

#10 x 1-1/2" Screws

Threaded Joint

Half Spindle

Carrier Cylinder

Cylinder Support

sTEP 57 – Assemble Glider brackets:Push the bolt end of a Swing Hanger for Glider through a 3/8" Flat Washer, the hole at one end of a Glider Bracket, a 3/8" Flat Washer and secure using a 3/8" Lock Nut. Make sure that the Hanger swings in line with the length of the Glider Bracket.The Swing Hanger should project no more than two threads above the Lock Nut. If it projects more than two threads, add more Flat Washers below the Lock Nut.Fasten another Swing Hanger at the other end of the Glider Bracket in the same way. Repeat with the other Glider Bracket

Swing Hanger for Glider

3/8" Flat Washer

3/8" Flat Washer

Glider Bracket

3/8" Lock Nut



sTEP 58 — Glider brackets to beam:Secure the Glider Bracket Assemblies to holes in the top of the Swing Beam (Y) using two 5/16 x 4-1/2" Lag Screws with Flat Washers each as shown.Check that the hooks on the Swing Hangers pivot forward and back, perpendicular to the beam.

sTEP 59 – screw-type swing Hangers:Flip the Swing Beam so the bottom faces up. Insert the screw end of a Screw-type Swing Hanger through a 5/16" flat washer and into one of the holes on the bottom surface of the Swing Beam. use a screwdriver for leverage while turning the Swing Hanger into the wood. The connector must be screwed into the wood fully, with the bend of the shaft resting firmly against the 5/16" flat washer. Repeat with the other Swing Hangers.It is extremely important that you align each Swing Hanger in the proper position as shown in the illustrations. The swing motion must be perpendicular to the Beam.CAuTION: If these installation instructions are not explicitly followed, the Swing Hanger shaft will break or pull out of the wood and injuries will result.

sTEP 60 – beam upright:use two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies to bolt the Front upright (AZ) to the Back upright (AY) as shown at left.use 5/16" x 3" Hex Bolt Assemblies to join the Front up-right, Back upright, Swing Beam and Triangle Plate (Cv) as shown at bottom left.

5/16 x 4-1/2" Lag Screws

Screw-type Swing Hangers

Y

AZ

Cv

AY1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt

5/16 x 3" Hex Bolt




sTEP 61 – beam to swing Mounts:Fasten the L-Brace (CW) to one of the Swing Mounts us-ing one 5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly through the bottom hole of the brace as shown below. Align the adjacent hole with the upper hole in the Swing Mount.It may be necessary to slightly loosen the bolts holding the swing Mounts in place.Lift the Beam into place. Align the hole at the end of the Beam with the holes in the Swing Mounts and L-Brace. Fasten using one 5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly as shown. Do not tighten fully as it will be necessary to pivot the Beam up into place in a later step.

sTEP 62 – beam Legs:Fasten the Beam Legs (B) to the Front and Back uprights us-ing one 5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly. If the end of the Hex Bolt protrudes more than two threads beyond the Weld Nut add Flat Washers under the head of the Bolt.Do not tighten fully as it will be necessary to pivot the Beam up into place in a later step.

5/16 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt

Align top hole

5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt

5/16 x 5-1/2" Hex Bolt

5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt

5/16 x 3" Hex Bolt

1/4 x 3" Lag Screw

Z

CW

B

sTEP 63 – Horizontal support:Fasten the Horizontal Support (Z) to the Legs using 5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown below.Swing the Beam up and move the Legs into place as shown at right. Fasten the Horizontal Support to the uprights using one 5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assembly and one 1/4 x 3" Lag Screw with Flat Washer.Secure the last hole in the L-Brace to the Beam using one 5/16 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly. Tighten all fasteners.

Important: Be sure to use 5/16 x 4-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies in the next step; not 1/4" Hex Bolt

Assemblies



sTEP 64 — nameplate:It is important to fasten the name plate to the Swing Beam. Federal safety regulations require that the name of the man-ufacturer be permanently fastened to the gym, for identifica-tion in case of warranty claim.Center the name plate near the middle of the Beam. use the included #6 x 1/2" pan head screws to attach the Nameplate to the Beam. Make sure that the screws are slightly loose. This will keep the Nameplate from bending due to tempera-ture and moisture changes in the wood.

sTEP 65 — Ground stakes:Hammer two Ground Stakes (CQ) next to the Front Left Post and Back Right Post as shown. The top of the Ground Stake should be minimum of 1/8" below the top of the Sandbox components. Secure each stake with two #8 x 2-1/2" Screws through the pre-drilled holes.Hammer Ground Stakes next to the Access Ladder and Car-go upright as shown. Secure each stake with two #8 x 2-1/2" Screws through the pre-drilled holes. Secure the Beam Legs in the same mannerNote: Do NOT use concrete to set Ground Stakes. Pound a metal spike or rod into the ground to start a hole in hard or rocky ground.




sTEP 66 – Hang swings:Hang the Swings and Back-to-Back Glider in the positions shown at right. Follow the special assembly instructions in-cluded for the Back-to-Back Glider.U.S. safety standards require a minimum clearance of 8" from the bottom of each Swing Accessory to the ground. U.K. (& E.U.) safety standards require a minimum clearance of 350mm (13-3/4") between the bottom of each Swing Ac-cessory and the ground.The height of each Swing Accessory is adjusted by using a different link in the chain. Be sure to hang the Swings Ac-cessories with ground clearance greater than or equal to the safety standard for your region.

sTEP 67 – slide:Place your Slide (not included) in the opening in the tower front as shown. Push it into place. Some slides need to be pushed tight against the platform front to eliminate gaps where clothing may snag. Check that the Slide extends out perpendicular from the play set. If the holes in the slide rest above a gap between Deck Boards move the slide a short distance so that wood is seen.using the holes in the slide for guides, drill two 5/16" diam-eter holes through the Platform Boards and secure the Slide using two or three 1/4" x 1" Truss Head Bolts from the top and 1/4" Short Weld Nuts from below.Note: Depending on the Slide, you may find that the holes you drill encounter a framing member. If so, stop drilling after piercing the Deck Board. Loosen the Deck Board and insert the Weld Nuts from the underside. If desired, a 1" spade drill bit can be used to clear a space for the base of the Weld Nut in the Framing Member. Re-attach the Platform Board and continue attaching the Slide.

Inspect your work; make sure all fasteners are secured properly and the area is clear of tools and other hazards before allowing children on the Swing Set.

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