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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 to use our “Quick Response Center”...
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This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla Playsets • 190 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 1-800-882-0272 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase.
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Gorilla shall not be liable for incidental, indirect or consequential damages or injuries that result from building and/or playing on our play sets. Adult supervision is recommended anytime a play set is being used. WEIGHT LIMITS FOR GORILLA PLAYSETS • FORT PLATFORMS: 800 LBS. TOTAL WEIGHT • SWING BELT: 225 LBS.
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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.
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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. Gorilla Playsets 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA. 30114...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines and General Information……………..……………..……...Pages 3-6 Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents………........Pages 7-8 Hardware, Lumber and Accessories Checklist..……………………………..Pages 9-10 Area Preparation and First Boards………………………………..………...…... Step 1 Sandbox Board 2 (1st pair)..…………………..…………………………..……..Step 2 Sandbox Board 2 (2nd pair)..……………………..……………….……………..Step 3 Sandbox Board 2 (3rd pair)..………………………...…..……..……...….……..
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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. •...
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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. •...
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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.
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General Info to Review Before Installation • Depending on your experience, assembly of the sandbox can take as little as 1/2 to 1 hour, after inventory of parts. • Identify all of the parts for the sandbox. Empty each box and lay out boards so you can see each part.
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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: " 37" " 37" 8 " 7 16 " 8 " Sand required for 6” depth: 475 pounds or 9.5 - 50 pound bags (not included) Approximate assembly time: 1 hour or less (6) foot unobstructed safety perimeter around sandbox recommended...
REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Phillips Screwdriver and/or Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit ___ (Optional: Drill Bit 1/16”) ___ Level ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill) ___ Hammer ___ Pencil ___ Carpenter’s Square or Speed Square ___ Shovel OPTIONAL SUPPLIES: ___ Weed Blocking Fabric (purchased separately)
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2600 SANDBOX HARDWARE #6 X 3/4" FLAT BUGLE HEAD SCREW QTY: 25 #6 X 1-1/2" FLAT BUGLE HEAD SCREW QTY: 30 #12 X 3/4" PHILLIPS PAN HEAD SCREW QTY: 4 1.000" I.D. X 1.265" O.D. X .390" THICK SET SCREW COLLAR QTY: 1 M6 X 1.0 THREAD...
STEP 1: AREA PREPARATION AND FIRST BOARDS 1: PREPARE THE AREA FOR THE SANDBOX IN YOUR YARD. TRY TO MAKE THE AREA AS FLAT AS POSSIBLE WITH A SHOVEL. REMOVE GRASS AND WEEDS FROM THE AREA. 2: PLACE TWO OF THE SANDBOX BOARD 1 PIECES ON THE GROUND AS SHOWN BELOW. SANDBOX BOARD 1 SANDBOX BOARD 1...
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STEP 2: SANDBOX BOARD 2 1: PLACE SANDBOX BOARD 2 ON TOP OF SANDBOX BOARD 1 LOCKING THE NOTCHES TOGETHER. THIS STEP IS COMPLETE AS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 1 SANDBOX BOARD 1 SANDBOX BOARD 2...
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STEP 3: SANDBOX BOARD 2 1: PLACE SANDBOX BOARD 2 ON TOP OF SANDBOX BOARD 2 LOCKING THE NOTCHES TOGETHER. THIS STEP IS COMPLETE AS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2...
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STEP 4: SANDBOX BOARD 2 1: PLACE SANDBOX BOARD 2 ON TOP OF SANDBOX BOARD 2 LOCKING THE NOTCHES TOGETHER. THIS STEP IS COMPLETE AS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 2...
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STEP 5: SANDBOX BOARD 1 1: PLACE SANDBOX BOARD 1 ON TOP OF SANDBOX BOARD 2 LOCKING THE NOTCHES TOGETHER. THIS STEP IS COMPLETE AS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. SANDBOX BOARD 1 SANDBOX BOARD 2 SANDBOX BOARD 1 SANDBOX BOARD 2...
STEP 6: SANDBOX BOARD 3 HOLES 1: IN THIS STEP YOU WILL BE MAKING HOLES FOR THE SANDBOX BOARD 3 BOARDS. 2: THE SANDBOX BOARD 3 HOLES WILL BE USED AS A TEMPLATE TO MAKE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD 1 AND 2 BOARDS. 3: PLACE A SANDBOX BOARD 3 BOARD INSIDE THE SANDBOX.
STEP 7: SANDBOX BOARD 3 1: MEASURE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE SANDBOX BOARD 17-1/8" AS SHOWN. PLACE SANDBOX BOARD 3 INTO POSITION. THE TOP OF THE BOARD SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF SANDBOX BOARD 2 OR SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN SANDBOX BOARD 2. DRIVE THE #6 X 1-1/2" SCREWS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE SANDBOX BOARDS INTO SANDBOX BOARD 3.
STEP 8: GROUND STAKES 1: NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO INSTALL WEED BLOCKING FABRIC (NOT INCLUDED) UNDER YOUR SANDBOX. THIS WILL MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF WEEDS GROWING UP THROUGH THE SAND. WEED BLOCKING FABRIC IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL HOME CENTER. 2: MAKE SURE THE SANDBOX IS LEVEL AND SQUARE FIRST.
STEP 9: SANDBOX BOARD 4 1: PLACE THE SANDBOX BOARD 4 BOARDS AS SHOWN ON TOP OF THE SANDBOX. ALIGN THE MITERED ENDS WITH EACH OTHER IN THE CORNERS. TRY TO KEEP THE INSIDE EDGE OF SANDBOX BOARD 4 FLUSH TO THE VERTICAL INSIDE SURFACE OF THE SANDBOX BOARD. IF THERE ARE SLIGHT GAPS AT THE MITER JOINTS THEN THOSE WILL BE COVERED UP IN THE NEXT STEP.
STEP 10: CORNER COVERS 1: PUSH THE CORNER COVER FLUSH AGAINST BOTH OF THE SANDBOX BOARD 4 PIECES. 2: INSTALL THE TWO SCREWS INTO THE SIDES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD 4 PIECES. 3: NOW INSTALL THE FOUR REMAINING SCREWS. 4: REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 THROUGH 3 FOR THE THREE REMAINING CORNER COVERS. SANDBOX BOARD 4 CORNER COVER SANDBOX BOARD 4...
OPTION 1: UMBRELLA BRACKET IF YOU PURCHASED THE OPTIONAL UMBRELLA WITH YOUR SANDBOX THEN YOU WILL INSTALL THE UMBRELLA BRACKET. 1: PLACE THE UMBRELLA BRACKET IN THE CORNER AS SHOWN. KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU WANT TO KEEP THE HOLES IN THE BRACKET AWAY AS FAR AS YOU CAN FROM THE JOINS WHERE THE BOARDS TOUCH.
OPTION 1: UMBRELLA MAST INSTALLATION 1: SLIDE THE POINTED END OF THE UMBRELLA LOWER SECTION THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE UMBRELLA BRACKET. 2: PLACE THE SET SCREW IN THE SET SCREW COLLAR WITH THE HEX RECESS IN THE SET SCREW POINTING OUT. 3: PLACE THE COLLAR OVER THE END OF THE UMBRELLA LOWER SECTION.
OPTION 1: UMBRELLA COMPLETION 1: SCREW THE UPPER PORTION OF THE UMBRELLA ONTO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE UMBRELLA. 2: RAISE THE ROSETTE OF THE UMBRELLA, THEN INSERT THE PIN INTO THE HOLE. WHEN NOT IN USE THE UMBRELLA SHOULD BE IN THE DOWN POSITION. IN THE WINTER REMOVE THE SET SCREW COLLAR FROM THE LOWER SECTION OF THE UMBRELLA AND STORE THE UMBRELLA AWAY IN SAFE LOCATION.
OPTION 2: SANDBOX COVER 1: THE SANDBOX COVER MAY BE USED WITH THE SANDBOX ALONE. IT MAY ALSO BE USED WITH THE SANDBOX AND THE UMBRELLA TOGETHER. 2: PLACE THE SANDBOX COVER OVER THE SANDBOX. LOOP THE ELASTIC CORD UNDER THE CORNERS OF THE SANDBOX.
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