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Caribou
Model: 1200
(BOXES: 1200-1, 1200-2 &
SLIDE BOX)
Copyright © 2014 Gorilla Playsets
All Rights Reserved
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
www.gorillaplaysets.com
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  • Page 1 ™ ™ playsets playsets Caribou Model: 1200 (BOXES: 1200-1, 1200-2 & SLIDE BOX) Copyright © 2014 Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.gorillaplaysets.com...
  • Page 2 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”...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 5 WARRANTY REGISTRATION - CARIBOU - Gorilla Playsets manufactures 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER the finest quality products that Mail this completed form to: are designed for outstanding Fax this completed form to: Gorilla Playsets strength and durability. OPTION 1 (678) 880-3329...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ As fresh lumber acclimates to its new environment, the natural tendencies of the tree can show itself in the form of checks, or “cracks” in the lumber. In almost all cases this is normal and it will not affect the structural integrity of your play set.
  • Page 7 Model: 1200 (BOXES: 1200-1, 1200-2 & SLIDE BOX) REV: 4.15.2013...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines………………………………………..……......Pages 3-6 Leveling fort, General Information, Definitions...........Pages 6-8 How to Install T-nuts, Board Identification, 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 16-27 Framing Play Set……………………………..…………………………..……..
  • Page 9 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. •...
  • Page 10 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. •...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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’...
  • Page 13 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. •...
  • Page 14 This page is a list of definitions 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.
  • Page 15 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 flush 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 flush to the wood.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 BOARD IDENTIFICATION 1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled into place. 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" •...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Swing Beam Loading

    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.
  • Page 20 Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 15'-11 8 " 10'-1 " 5'-10" 1'-6 " " 3'-4 " 2'-8 " Swing Belts (2) 9'-10 " Trapeze Arm (1) 3'-11 "...
  • Page 21 REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/16”, 3/8”, 9/64”, 11/64”. ___ 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)
  • Page 22 5/16" X 3-1/2" 3/8 X 3-1/2" 11-0029 HEX LAG HEX LAG SCREW 1200 HARDWARE SCREW QTY: 12 QTY: 30 12/4/2012 REV B. J.H. PAGE 1 OF 2 #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT QTY: 1 PLASTIC 3/8 x 9" 3/8 x 7" 3/8 x 6-1/2"...
  • Page 23 11-0029 1200 HARDWARE 12/4/2012 REV B. J.H. PAGE 2 OF 2 #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 29 #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW #8 X 1-3/4" QTY: 4 WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 282 #8 X 2-1/2"...
  • Page 24 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 x 2 x 62-1/2" ROCK WALL BATTEN 1-2-6250-RB 5 x 5 x 53-1/2" ROOF PEAK 5-5-5350-RP 1 x 5 x 53-1/2" ROOF BOARD 1-5-5350-RB BEVELED 1 x 5 x 53-1/2" EDGE ROOF STARTER 1-5-5350-RS 5/4 x 3 x 11" SMALL RAY 125-3-1100-SR 5/4 x 23 x 17"...

  • Page 25: Panel Slats

    PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 5/4 X 3 X 19" TIC TAC TOE MOUNT 125-3-1900-TTTM 5/4 X 3 X 21" ROCK WALL CAP 125-3-2100-RWC 5/4 X 3 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLAT 125-3-2850-PS 5/4 X 4 X 40-1/4" DECK SPACER 125-4-4025-DS 5/4 X 4 X 42" RAY SUPPORT 125-4-4200-RS 5/4 X 6 X 10-3/4"...
  • Page 26 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SEE STEP 14 5/4 X 6 X 23- IN MANUAL 15/16" ROCK WALL BOARD 1 FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT 125-6-2397-RWB1 IDENTIFYING ROCK WALL BOARDS 1, 2 AND 3. 5/4 X 6 X 23- 15/16" ROCK WALL BOARD 2 125-6-2397-RWB2 5/4 X 6 X 23- 15/16"...
  • Page 27 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 x 4 x 14-3/4" PICNIC TABLE TOP SUPPORT 2-4-1475-PTTS 2 x 4 x 17" LADDER STEP 2-4-1700-LS 2 x 4 x 18" ANGLE SUPPORT 2-4-1800-AS 2 x 4 x 24" ROPE LADDER RUNG 2-4-2400-RLR 2 x 4 x 27-1/2" PICNIC TABLE SEAT SUPPORT 2-4-1475-PTTS...
  • Page 28 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" TOY CHEST ATTACHMENT BOARD NOT USED 2-4-4750-TCAB 2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS MEMBER 2-4-5800-CM 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER LEFT SIDE 2-4-6600-LLS 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER RIGHT SIDE 2-4-6600-LRS 2 X 4 X 66"...
  • Page 29 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 2-6-4750-BPB 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" LEFT SANDBOX BOARD 2-6-4750-LSB 2 X 6 X 57-1/2" ROOF SUPPORT LEFT 2-6-5750-RSL 2 X 6 X 57-1/2" ROOF SUPPORT RIGHT 2-6-5750-RSR 2 X 6 X 70" FRONT DECK PANEL BOARD 2-6-7000-FDPB...
  • Page 30 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 70" REAR TOP PANEL BOARD 2-6-7000-RTPB 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD 2-6-7000-SB 2 X 6 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER 2-6-8000-RLR 2 X 6 X 80" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT 2-6-8000-RLS 4 X 4 X 47-1/2" SWING BEAM SUPPORT 4-4-4750-SBM...
  • Page 31 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 6 X 120" SWING BEAM 4-6-12000-SB 3/4" DIAMETER X 10 FEET (NOT SHOWN) (GREEN) ROCK WALL ROPE 3/4" DIAMETER X 13 FEET (NOT SHOWN) (GREEN) ROPE LADDER ROPE WAVE SLIDE 03-0013 SWING BELT W/CHAINS 04-0002 TRAPEZE BAR W/CHAINS 04-0006...
  • Page 32 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. TELESCOPE 07-0001 FLAG KIT (PAIR) 09-1014 SAFETY HANDLES PLASTIC (PAIR) 07-0005 SWING BEAM PLATE 11-5002 SWING LEG BRACKET 11-5010 ROCK WALL ROCKS (PACKAGE OF 5) 07-0008 NOTE: GROUND STAKES MAY BE PLASTIC OR WOOD AT OUR DISCRETION. GROUND STAKES (PLASTIC)
  • Page 33 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. NAME PLATE (NOT SHOWN) HARDWARE (NOT SHOWN) 11-0029 SPACER BLOCK IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER 11-4012 SPRING CLIP 11-4003 90 BRACKET 11-5013 STEERING WHEEL 07-0004...
  • Page 34 STEP 1: ATTACHING T-NUTS TO THE CORNER POSTS 1: THIS STEP IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE FORT PROPERLY. IF ANY MISTAKES ARE MADE HERE, YOU WILL NEED TO DIS-ASSEMBLE AND THEN RE-ASSEMBLE TO MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS. 2: MAKE SURE HOLES ARE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. USE A BOLT TO CLEAN OUT ANY DEBRIS. 3: LAY OUT EACH OF THE 4 X 4 X 96"...
  • Page 35 STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. TOPMOST HOLES FACE FRONT TO BACK. T-NUTS FACE EACH OTHER BETWEEN POSTS. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 80" ROPE LADDER RUNNER ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 36 STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE LEFT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" LEFT SANDBOX BOARD ON TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 37 STEP 4: DECK SUPPORTS YOU WILL NEED AN EXTRA PERSON FOR THIS STEP. 1: WITH HELP, STAND UP THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLIES. 2: FASTEN THE 2 X 4 X 70" DECK SUPPORTS TO THE HOLES AT 54-3/4" WITH 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORT 5/16"...
  • Page 38 STEP 5: FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD ARE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 39 STEP 6: REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE REAR OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD ARE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 40 STEP 7: LAG SCREWS 1: AT THIS POINT THE FRAME IS UNSTABLE. YOU MUST HAVE AN ASSISTANT HELP YOU MOVE THE FRAME TO AVOID RACKING THE FRAME AND POTENTIALLY CRACKING BOARDS. 2: PLACE THE FRAME IN ITS FINAL POSITION AND FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AT THE FRONT OF THE MANUAL TO LEVEL AND SQUARE THE STRUCTURE.
  • Page 41 STEP 8: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: THE FOUR 2 X 4 X 13" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE AREA WHERE THE DECK WILL BE LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE FORT. 2: USE TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE DECK SUPPORT INTO THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT, AND ONE 2"...
  • Page 42 STEP 9: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: THE FOUR 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE FORT. 2: USE TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS ON TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT, AND ONE 2" AND ONE 3" WOOD SCREW TO FASTEN THE ANGLE SUPPORT TO THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 43 STEP 10: BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES UP AND FASTEN TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 5/16" WASHERS. 5/16"...
  • Page 44 STEP 11: DECK SPACERS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE 5/4 X 4 X 40-1/2" DECK SPACERS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THE HOLE AT 20-1/4" ONLY NEEDS TO BE DRILLED ONCE.
  • Page 45 STEP 12: CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITHOUT HOLES. 2: PLACE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT UNDERNEATH THE CENTER OF THE DECK SPACERS. (USE THE HOLE AT THE CENTER AS A GUIDE) 3: USE 2"...
  • Page 46 STEP 13: DECK BOARDS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE DECK BOARDS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. 5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8"...
  • Page 47 STEP 14: ROCK WALL BOARD IDENTIFICATION 1: EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO PRE-LABEL YOUR ROCK WALL BOARDS PROPERLY. ROCK WALL BOARDS 1, 2 AND 3 SHOULD HAVE THE NUMBERS 1, 2 OR 3 PRINTED ON THE ENDS OF THE BOARDS. IN THE EVENT THAT A ROCK WALL BOARD DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDENTIFYING MARKS USE THIS CHART AS A GUIDE TO IDENTIFY THE BOARD.
  • Page 48 STEP 15: ROCK WALL BOARD LAYOUT 1: LAY ALL THE ROCK WALL BOARDS OUT ON A FLAT SURFACE AS SHOWN BELOW. YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROCK WALL. 2: PLACE THE 1 X 2 X 62-1/2" BATTEN ON THE BACK SIDE AS SHOWN. FASTEN THE BATTEN TO THE ROCK WALL BOARDS WITH #8 X 1-1/2"...
  • Page 49 STEP 16: ROCK WALL SIDES 1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 66" ROCK WALL SIDES. 2: POSITION THE ROCK WALL SIDES SO THAT THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS ARE BOTH FACING THE SAME WAY. 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER. T-NUT 2 X 4 X 66"...
  • Page 50 STEP 17: ROCK WALL BOARDS 1: LAY OUT THE ROCK WALL SIDES ON THE FLAT SURFACE BESIDE THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY. THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES SHOULD BE 20 INCHES APART. T-NUTS SHOULD BE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES. 2: FLIP THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY OVER SO THAT THE BATTEN IS FACING THE GROUND.
  • Page 51 STEP 18: ROCK WALL BRACKETS 1: FASTEN THE 90 GREEN BRACKET TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 5/16" X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE HEX NUTS INTO THE T-NUTS AT THIS TIME. 5/16" WASHER 5/16"...
  • Page 52 STEP 19: ROCK WALL ROCKS 1: LOCATE TEN ROCK WALL ROCKS WITH HARDWARE INCLUDED. 2: MOUNT THE ROCKS IN A STAGGERED PATTERN ON THE ROCK WALL BOARDS. ATTACH EACH ROCK WALL ROCK TO THE ROCK WALL BOARDS WITH THE PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE ROCKS.
  • Page 53 STEP 20: ROCK WALL TOP CAP 1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 3 X 21" ROCK WALL TOP CAP AT THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL AS SHOWN. 2: ONE END OF THE ROCK WALL TOP CAP WILL EXTEND PAST THE ROCK WALL SIDE AS SHOWN BELOW.
  • Page 54 STEP 21: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL INTO POSITION ON THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW; THE ROCK WALL SIDE IS 9-3/4" FROM THE END OF THE DECK PANEL BOARD. USING THE 90 BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE; DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE DECK PANEL BOARD.
  • Page 55 STEP 22: LADDER 2 X 4 X 66" 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER SIDES. LADDER SIDE 2: POSITION THE LADDER SIDES SO THAT THE T-NUT SLOTS IN THE BOARDS ARE FACING EACH OTHER AND ARE PARALLEL. 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE OUTSIDE OF THE LADDER SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER.
  • Page 56 STEP 23: LADDER TO FORT 1: PLACE THE LADDER INTO POSITION ON THE REAR OF THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW; THE SIDE OF THE LADDER SHOULD BE 10-1/2" FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POST. THE BOTTOM OF THE 90 DEGREE BRACKETS SHOULD BE 3/4"...
  • Page 57 STEP 24: PANEL SLATS 1: FIND TWENTY-FOUR 5/4 X 2-5/8 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS. 2: PRE-DRILL THE SLATS 1" FROM EACH END ON CENTER WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT. 3: INSTALL THE PANEL SLATS AT EQUAL LENGTHS. SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS. 4: ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS TO THE FORT WITH 2"...
  • Page 58 STEP 25: ROOF SUPPORTS 1: THE ROOF SUPPORTS (LEFT AND RIGHT) WILL BE ATTACHED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS. 2: WITH OFFSET HOLES DOWN, ATTACH THE 2 X 6 X 57-1/2" ROOF SUPPORTS TO THE FORT WITH 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS.
  • Page 59 STEP 26: ROOF PEAK SUPPORTS 1: PLACE A 5/4 X 6 X 10-3/4" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 2: LEVEL THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT. MAKE SURE THE ANGLED SURFACES ARE FLUSH OR SLIGHTLY BELOW THE TOP SURFACES OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 3: USE #8 X 2"...
  • Page 60 STEP 27: SWING BEAM PLATE 1: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT, LINING UP THE PILOT HOLES. 2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS ON TOP AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8"...
  • Page 61 STEP 28: IRON DUCTILES 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWINGBEAM. 2: FASTEN THE SWING HANGER TO THE SWING BEAM USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS, AND 3/8" WASHERS WITH 3/8" LOCK NUTS. 3: PLACE BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS.
  • Page 62 STEP 29: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 108" SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET. 2: FASTEN THE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. SWING LEGS FLUSH TO TOP OF SWING LEG BRACKET...
  • Page 63 STEP 30: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP 1: SIT THE SWING BEAM LEGS UPRIGHT. 2: LINE UP THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES, AND REST THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE FORT AND THE SWING BEAM LEGS. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE BEAM FACING THE RIGHT WAY.
  • Page 64 STEP 31: MOUNT SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM BRACKET USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH. 2: USE A 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 65 STEP 32: MOUNT SWING BEAM ON FORT AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP 1: HAVE ONE PERSON WALK THE SWING BEAM OUT TO THE END OF THE FORT FROM INSIDE THE FORT WHILE THE OTHER PERSON CARRIES IT BY THE LEGS.. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES AT THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLES ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
  • Page 66 STEP 33: LEVEL SWING BEAM 1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE BEAM LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SWING BEAM LEVEL. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE LEGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE SWING BEAMS ON UNEVEN GROUND (DOWN SLOPE).
  • Page 67 STEP 34: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 2: LEVEL CROSS-MEMBER AND MARK THE LOCATION OF THE SECURING HOLES INSIDE THE CROSS-MEMBER HOLES. 3: USE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS TO SECURE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 68 STEP 35: ROOF 1: PLACE THE TOP EDGE OF THE 1 X 5 X 53-1/2" ROOF STARTER BOARDS 54-1/2" AWAY FROM THE THE PEAK OF THE ROOF. THE HOLES IN THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE CENTERED ON THE ROOF SUPPORTS. THE ROOF STARTER SHOULD OVERLAP THE SIDES OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS EQUALLY.
  • Page 69 STEP 36: ROOF 1: PLACE A 1 X 5 X 53-1/2" ROOF BOARD ON TOP OF THE ROOF STARTER. THE FRONT EDGE OF THE ROOF BOARD WILL BE 2-3/4" FROM THE FRONT EDGE OF THE ROOF STARTER. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GET THIS BOARD POSITIONED EXACTLY SINCE IT WILL BEGIN THE ROOF PATTERN.
  • Page 70 STEP 37: ROOF 1: LOCATE TWO SPACER BLOCKS AS SHOWN BELOW. VERIFY THAT THE SPACER BLOCKS HAVE THE CORRECT 3-3/4" DIMENSION SHOWN. 2: YOU WILL NEED SOME CLAMPS FOR THIS STEP. WE USE HAND OPERATED 2-1/2" SPRING CLAMPS. YOU CAN PURCHASE THIS TYPE OF CLAMP FROM YOUR LOCAL HOME CENTER.
  • Page 71 STEP 38: ROOF PEAK 1: LOCATE THE 5 X 5 X 53-1/2" ROOF PEAK ASSEMBLY. 2: PLACE THE ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE LAST ROOF BOARDS. 3: USE A 1/8" DRILL BIT TO PREDRILL HOLES IN THE ROOF BOARDS USING THE ROOF PEAK HOLES AS A GUIDE.
  • Page 72 STEP 39: SUNBURST 1: LOCATE ONE 5/4 X 3 X 17-1/2" LARGE RAY, TWO 5/4 X 3 X 11" SMALL RAYS AND ONE 5/4 X 4 X 42" RAY SUPPORT. 2: LAY ALL THE PARTS OUT ON A FLAT SURFACE AS SHOWN BELOW. 3: CENTER THE LARGE RAY WITH THE CENTER OF THE RAY SUPPORT.
  • Page 73 STEP 40: SUNBURST INSTALLATION 1: EACH SUNBURST ASSEMBLY WILL BE LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 2: LEVEL THE SUNBURST SUPPORT. 3: FASTEN THE EACH SUNBURST ASSEMBLY TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS. SUNBURST ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 74 STEP 41: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 14-3/4" PT TOP SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 27-1/2" PT SEAT SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 32-1/2" PT LEGS AND TWO 5/4 X 3 X 13-1/4" PICNIC TABLE SLATS. 2: FOR THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY, PLACE A 2 X 4 X 14-3/4"...
  • Page 75 STEP 42: PICNIC TABLE 1: MEASURE UP 26-3/8" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLAYSET. MAKE MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS WITH A PEN OR PENCIL AT 26-3/8" 2: PLACE THE TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY FLUSH TO THE MARK ON THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER POST.
  • Page 76 STEP 43: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 43" PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS. 2: CENTER THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS OVER THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS. 3: FASTEN THE PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS TO THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS.
  • Page 77 STEP 44: ROPE LADDER 1: FIND 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 DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT 6 INCHES AND TIE A KNOT. THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOT SHOULD BE 6 INCHES BELOW THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT.
  • Page 78 STEP 45: MOUNTING THE SLIDE 1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET NEXT TO THE ROCK WALL. 2: THE FLARED END OF THE SLIDE WILL REST ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. THE FLAT AREA OF THE SLIDE WITH THE FOUR INDENTATIONS WILL LIE ON TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS.
  • Page 79 STEP 46: MOUNTING THE TELESCOPE 1: WITH THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TELESCOPE BAG, FASTEN ONE OF THE SQUARE TELESCOPE BRACKETS NEXT TO THE PANEL SLAT ON THE INSIDE OF THE FORT. 2: PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET.
  • Page 80 STEP 47: INSTALLING ROCK WALL ROPE 1: TIE A KNOT IN ONE END OF THE 10 FOOT ROCK WALL ROPE. 2: THREAD THE ROPE THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD. 3: YOU MAY TIE UP TO TWO KNOTS TO AID YOUR CHILD WHEN CLIMBING. 4: THREAD THE LOWER END OF THE ROCK WALL ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE FRONT SIDE OF THE ROCK WALL.
  • Page 81 STEP 48: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: LOCATE THE TIC TAC TOE BOX. 2: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX TO ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE OMITTING STEPS 6 AND 7. 3: LOCATE TWO 5/4 X 3 X 19" TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS. 4: USE THE SCREWS INCLUDED WITH THE TIC TAC TOE TO ATTACH THE GREEN BRACKETS TO THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS.
  • Page 82 STEP 49: TIC TAC TOE INSTALLATION 1: PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLAY SET ON THE INSIDE. THE LOWER TIC TAC TOE MOUNT SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 4" OFF THE DECK. 2: ATTACH THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH #8 X 1-3/4"...
  • Page 83 STEP 50: SAFETY HANDLES 1: LOCATE THE SAFETY HANDLE BAG. 2: ADJUST THE SAFETY HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD. 3: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH TWO PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE SAFETY HANDLES. 1/4"...
  • Page 84 STEP 51: FLAG KIT 1: PLACE THE PLASTIC BASE OF EACH FLAG ONTO THE FRONT CORNER POSTS AS SHOWN. 2: ATTACH THE PLASTIC BASE TO THE CORNER POST WITH THE 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH THE FLAGS. PLASTIC FLAG BASE PAN HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED WITH FLAG DETAIL A...
  • Page 85 STEP 52: HANGING SWINGS 1: LOCATE THE SWING BELTS, TRAPEZE BAR AND SIX SPRING CLIPS. 2: SNAP A SPRING CLIP ONTO EACH IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER. 3: HANG ONE CHAIN FROM EACH ACCESSORY ONTO EACH SPRING CLIP. 4: ADJUST SWINGS UP OR DOWN BY CLIPPING ONTO HIGHER OR LOWER CHAIN LINKS. DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 9 IRON DUCTILE...
  • Page 86 STEP 53: GROUND STAKES AND NAME PLATE 1: HAMMER IN THE GROUND STAKES AT AN ANGLE NEXT TO THE SWING LEGS. 2: FASTEN EACH GROUND STAKE TO THE SWING LEG WITH THE 2" SCREW PROVIDED WITH THE GROUND STAKE. 3: FASTEN THE NAME PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM AT THE CENTER WITH TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS ATTACH NAME...

  • Page 87: Safety Board

    STEP 54: SAFETY BOARD 1: ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" SAFETY BOARD TO THE LEFT CORNER POSTS NEAR THE SWINGS. THIS BOARD IS A VISUAL DETERRENT AND IS MEANT TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM RUNNING THROUGH THE BASE OF THE PLAY SET INTO OTHER CHILDREN ON THE SWINGS.

  • Page 88: Steering Wheel

    STEP 55: STEERING WHEEL 1: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL AGAINST THE END OF THE SWING BEAM. 2: MARK THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT ONTO THE END OF THE SWING BEAM.