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The Community Loft
L320 / MODEL 2 CLASSIC
PRODUCT GUIDE

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  • Page 1 The Community Loft L320 / MODEL 2 CLASSIC PRODUCT GUIDE...
  • Page 2 This product is intended for indoor use only. Use the patterns supplied in this Product Build the loft right where you want it. Do Guide. We cannot take responsibility for not reposition assembled lofts by dragging. free-form structures. community playthings ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The first pages show what each piece looks like, We have also included instructions for taking and how many of each come with this kit. Then your loft apart and trying a new configuration. come the Basic Skills: the real nitty-gritty tech- Important maintenance and cleaning informa- niques you need to build your loft.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Lay the pieces of your Model 2 Classic on the floor. You will see there are short panels and tall panels. The short ones are for the first and second layers of the loft; the tall ones are for the third layer.
  • Page 5 2 pairs of Stair Railings 2 Stairs 3 Short Posts 1 Double Dowel Panel 3 Double Arches 3 Single Platforms 3 Double Platforms Model 2 Classic...

  • Page 6: Basic Skills

    BASIC SKILLS We said no-tools assembly and we meant it. But you will need a friend to help you. It takes four hands to build a loft, but no tools at all! These basic skills are for building any of the loft configurations in this book.
  • Page 7 Stand two long posts and slide a Capture the panel by sliding another short panel into the connector rings. connector ring onto each post, flat side up. Check the joints. Every panel should be To add the next panel, lift one of the con- locked in place by four connector rings.
  • Page 8 Screw post extenders on top of the short Warning: posts which will support your landing. Do When arches are used on the 2nd level not over tighten the posts. Align the sides. they MUST be supported underneath A slight loose ness will not affect the sta- by Arch Supports! bility of the finished loft.
  • Page 9 notches 22" Coupling Left Railing Left Bottom Label 22" Coupling Lay the left stair railing on the floor. (Railings are labeled on their underside.) Affix a 22" coupling (with the shaped end up) to the top end of the railing, by sliding the metal con- nectors over their mates on the railing.
  • Page 10 Add the railings. The railings slide into Capture the railings using connec tor slots on the stairs with the ‘bottom’ rings. Then, use short panels to complete label down. the second layer. Add more connector rings as you build, so each panel is cap- Hint: Hold couplings and press down.
  • Page 11 Then lay the platforms in place. Any Slide another connector ring flat side half-circle holes should be filled with down onto each post. the half-circle plugs at this time. Screw post extenders on top of each Check all the joints. Then, add the sec- post which goes to the third layer.
  • Page 12 notches 29" Coupling Left Railing Left Bottom Label 22" Coupling Follow the same procedure as you did in step 11 for the lower stairs. However note that on the upper stairs, the 2 couplings at the top are 29" long and the 2 couplings on the bottom are 22"...
  • Page 13 Use tall panels to create the third layer. Check all joints. Make sure all panels Add connector rings as you go so each are where you want them to be. Then panel is captured by four rings and will fill the hole between platform using a not fall down.

  • Page 14: Choosing Your Configuration

    CHOOSING YOUR CONFIGURATION: Which of the 5 lofts would you like to build? It may depend on where you want your loft to stand. Near windows so the children can look out? Far from the windows so it is cooler in summer? Look for a place where ceiling fixtures will not be within a child’s reach, then build the loft of your choice right where you want it.
  • Page 15 Krista’s loft has a look out tower so Captain Hook can 77" finally sight land after many weeks at sea. On the first floor, 101" windows are the theme, bring- ing sunshine to all corners. The windows also provide a clear view of activities wheth- er you are inside or outside page 28–31...
  • Page 16 Rick’ s loft Floor Plan - First Level Checklist in order of installation:  12 long and 2 short posts?  8 single solid panels, 4 single arches in bottom level?  1 double and 2 single arches holding second level together?  14 arch supports placed as the floor Arch Support plan shows?
  • Page 17 Rick’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  2 single platforms for the landing?  2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts?  1 short post at bottom of stair, 1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings?  5 short clear panels, 2 solid panels?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 4 single arches to complete the second layer?  All panels, arches and couplings held properly by the connectors?
  • Page 18 Rick’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 3 double platforms and 2 circular and 1 half plug?  12 extender posts placed on top of long posts?  Stair, 1 pair of stair railings, 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? The Community Loft...
  • Page 19 Rick’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  11 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors?  15 caps screwed down tight?  Refer to Safety page.  Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Classic...
  • Page 20 Gretchen’ s loft Floor Plan - First Level Checklist in order of installation:  12 long posts and 2 short posts?  8 single solid panels, 1 clear panel, 3 single arches in bottom level? Arch Support  1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together? ...
  • Page 21 Gretchen’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  2 single platforms?  2 post extenders on top of short posts?  1 short post at bottom of stair, 1 pair of railings with 4 short couplings?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches? ...
  • Page 22 Gretchen’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top?  1 half and 2 circular plugs?  12 extender posts placed on top of long posts?  1 stair, 1 pair of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? The Community Loft...
  • Page 23 Gretchen’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  11 upper panels?  All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors?  15 caps screwed down tight?  Refer to Safety page.  Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Classic...
  • Page 24 Ken’ s loft Floor Plan - First Level Checklist in order of installation  12 long and 2 short Posts?  8 single solid panels and 4 single arches on bottom level?  1 double and 2 single arches to hold Arch Support structure together? ...
  • Page 25 Ken’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  2 single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts?  1 stair and 1 short post?  1 pair of railings with 4 short couplings?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 4 single arches? ...
  • Page 26 Ken’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top?  1 half and 2 circular plugs?  12 post extenders placed on top of long posts?  1 stair, 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? The Community Loft...
  • Page 27 Ken’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  11 upper panels?  All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors?  15 caps screwed down tight?  Refer to Safety page.  Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Classic...
  • Page 28 Krista’ s loft Floor Plan - First Level Checklist in order of installation:  12 long and 2 short Posts?  7 single solid panels, 1 clear panel and 4 single arches on bottom level?  1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together? Arch Support ...
  • Page 29 Krista’ s loft Checklist in order of installation:  2 single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts?  1 stair and 1 short post?  1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 4 single arches? ...
  • Page 30 Krista’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top?  1 half and 2 circular plugs?  12 post extenders placed on top of long posts?  1 stair, 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings on top? The Community Loft...
  • Page 31 Krista’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  11 upper panels?  All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors?  15 caps screwed down tight?  Refer to Safety page.  Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Classic...
  • Page 32 Carole’s loft Floor Plan - First Level Checklist in order of installation:  12 long and 2 short Posts?  8 single solid panels and 4 single arches on bottom level?  1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together? Arch Support ...
  • Page 33 Carole’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  2 single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts?  1 stair and 1 short post?  1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 4 single arches? ...
  • Page 34 Carole’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top?  1 half and 2 circular plugs?  12 extender posts placed on top of long posts?  1 stair, 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings on top? The Community Loft...
  • Page 35 Carole’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  11 upper panels?  All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors?  15 caps screwed down tight?  Refer to Safety page.  Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Classic...

  • Page 36: Maintaining Your Loft

    MAINTAINING YOUR LOFT Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose When cleaning plastic surfaces, do not parts, missing parts, and/or malfunctions. use harsh detergents or cleansers. These Check caps to be sure they remain tightly may scratch or mar the surface. Nontoxic screwed down.

  • Page 37: Cleaning Your Carpets

    CLEANING YOUR CARPETS You will not need to wash your carpets as often The carpets are made of a nylon fiber weave. if you vacuum them frequently. When you do Just use the methods below to clean common need to wash them, however, they are designed spills.

  • Page 38: Taking Apart Your Loft

    TAKING APART YOUR LOFT Before taking apart your loft, read all of the instructions, and get a friend to help. If you plan to store your loft, remember it is made of wood, and needs to be stored in a dry place. Start at the top of the loft and work down- ward.
  • Page 39 Take the stair railings off by lifting straight Unscrew post extenders and lift off loose up. Then you can remove the stairs. A sharp connector rings. If you have trouble tap on the bottom of the couplings will unscrewing posts, put a connector ring loosen them from the railing for storage.
  • Page 40 Customer Service: PO Box 2 Ulster Park, NY 12487 Office hours: 9-5 EST Phone (800) 777-4244 Fax (800) 336-5948 (845) 572-3468 www.CommunityPlaythings.com Sales@CommunityPlaythings.com KA33 DC6366 Rev T...

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