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*51-1040-W*
51-1040-W
Red Racer
Model: 301D
(BOXES: 301N-1, 301N-2,
320 & Slide Box)
Copyright © 2016 Gorilla Playsets
All Rights Reserved
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
www.gorillaplaysets.com
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  • Page 1 ™ ™ playsets playsets ™ ™ plays ets plays ets Red Racer Model: 301D (BOXES: 301N-1, 301N-2, 320 & Slide Box) Copyright © 2016 Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved *51-1040-W* 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.gorillaplaysets.com 51-1040-W...
  • 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 - red racer - 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 option 1 strength and durability. We back...
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  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 Model: 301D (BOXES: 301N-1, 301N-2, 320 & Slide Box) REV B: 2.5.2016...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines…………………………………......……..……..Pages 3-6 Leveling Fort, General Information and 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 16-29 Corner Post Layout and Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...……..………...…..
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 BOARD IDENTIFICATION 1. On the end of each board there should be a small white tag that is stapled or stuck into place. Remove the staples and/or tag after the board is installed. 2. This white identifcation tag displays the thickness, width, length and an abbreviated description of the part.
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22 Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general 301D - Overhead with Dimensions - 2016 construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 16'- " 3'-11 8 " Ladder 1'-6 " 2'-11 16 " 1'-8 16 "...
  • Page 23 REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 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 24 11-0020 #14 X 1-1/4" 301/301D Hardware PAN HEAD PAGE 1 OF 2 SCREW REV: B 9/16/2015 JH QTY: 6 #8 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREW QTY: 8 #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 106 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 191 #8 X 2-1/2"...

  • Page 25: Screw Qty

    11-0020 301/301D Hardware PAGE 2 OF 2 REV: B 9/16/2015 JH 3/8 X 3-1/2" 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX LAG HEX LAG SCREW SCREW QTY: 12 QTY: 26 #2 SQUARE DRILL BIT QTY: 1 PLASTIC BOLT CAP QTY: 19 3/8 x 9" 3/8 x 7"...
  • Page 26 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 X 5 X 52" ROOF FINISHER (TONGUE ONLY) 1-5-5200-RF 1 X 5 X 52" ROOF STARTER (GROOVE ONLY) 1-5-5200-RS 1 X 5 X 52" ROOF BOARD (TONGUE AND GROOVE) 1-5-5200-RB 3-1/2 X 3-1/2 X 52" ROOF PEAK 1-6-5200-RP NOTE: 2 X 4 X 12"...
  • Page 27 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEP 2-4-1700-LS 2 X 4 X 35-1/2" ROOF SUPPORT - LEFT 2-4-3550-RSL 2 X 4 X 35-1/2" ROOF SUPPORT - RIGHT 2-4-3550-RSR 2 X 4 X 43-3/4" SUN SUPPORT 2-4-4375-SS 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" FACE BOARD 2-4-4738-FB 2 X 4 X 47-3/8"...
  • Page 28 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" STRINGER 2-4-4738-S 2 X 4 X 48" FORT SUPPORT 2-4-4800-FS 2 X 4 X 57" LADDER LEFT SIDE 2-4-5700-LLS 2 X 4 X 57" LADDER RIGHT SIDE 2-4-5700-LRS 2 X 4 X 57" ROCK WALL SIDE 2-4-5700-RWS...
  • Page 29 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 47-3/8" ARCHED SIDE TOP BOARD 2-6-4738-ASTB 2 X 6 X 47-3/8" END SANDBOX BOARD 2-6-4738-ESB 2 X 6 X 86" REAR SANDBOX BOARD 2-6-8600-RSB 4 X 4 X 47-3/8" SWING BEAM MOUNT 4-4-4738-SBM 4 X 4 X 96"...
  • Page 30 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 6 X 108" SWING BEAM 4-6-10800-SB 5/4 X 2 X 13" SMALL RAY 125-2-1300-SR 5/4 X 2 X 17" LARGE RAY 125-2-1700-LR 5/4 X 2-1/4 X 11- 1/2" HORIZONTAL WINDOW SUPPORT 125-225-1150- 5/4 X 3 X 28" PANEL SLAT 125-3-2800-PS NOTE:...
  • Page 31 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 5/4 X 4 X 40-1/2" DECK SPACER 125-4-4050-DS 5/4 X 6 X 10-1/2" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT 125-6-1050-RPS 5/4 X 5 X 23-7/8" BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD 125-5-2388-BRWB 5/4 X 5 X 23-7/8" ROCK WALL BOARD 125-5-2388-RWB 5/4 X 6 X 20" VERTICAL WINDOW SUPPORT...
  • Page 32 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 8' WIKI SLIDE 03-0015-G PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST 07-0031 SWING W/CHAINS 04-0002 TRAPEZE W/CHAINS 04-0006...
  • Page 33 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SWING PLATE 11-5002 CLIMBING ROCKS (07-0008 IS A PACK OF ROCKS A-FRAME SWING BRACKET 11-5010 HARDWARE BOX: 301 11-0020...
  • Page 34 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS 11-4012 GREEN BRACKET 11-5013 SPRING CLIP 11-4003...
  • Page 35 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 10' ROPE (GREEN) DORMERS AND CHIMNEY (UNASSEMBLED) 320 BOX FLAG KIT 09-1014 GROUND STAKE (PAIR) 07-0016-P...
  • Page 36 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. TELESCOPE 07-0001 STEERING WHEEL 07-0004 SAFETY HANDLES (PAIR) 07-0005...
  • Page 37 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. WINDOW 07-0013 CROWN 07-0019 TIC TAC TOE (UNASSEMBLED) 07-0010 MANUFACTURER (NOT SHOWN) LOGO PLATE...
  • Page 38 STEP 1: CORNER POST LAYOUT 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: Lay out each of the 4 x 4 x 96” Corner Posts in the area you intend on building the fort side of the playset.
  • Page 39 STEP 2: INSERTING T-NUTS INTO CORNER POSTS 1: Use a hammer to seat the t-nuts after inserting them into the holes shown in the diagram below. 2: The barrel of the t-nut should go in the hole first. Hammer the t-nut until it is flush/almost flush to the corner posts.

  • Page 40: Washer

    STEP 3: SANDBOX AND PANEL BOARD 1: The top holes of the 2 x 6 x 47-3/8” End Sandbox Board (with four pre-drilled holes) attach to the bottom of the Left Corner Posts, offset holes down with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16”...
  • Page 41 STEP 4: REAR SANDBOX/PANEL SUPPORT BOARD 1: The 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Support (offset holes down) attaches to the side of the Right Corner Posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers. 2: The 2 x 6 x 86” Right Sandbox Board (offset holes down) attaches to the side of the Right Corner Posts with two 5/16”...
  • Page 42 STEP 5: SANDBOX BOARDS AND PANEL SUPPORT 1: The 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Panel Supports (offset holes up) attach to the sides of the front and rear corner posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and two 5/16” washers. 2: Attach the top holes in the 2 x 6 x 47-3/8”...
  • Page 43 STEP 6: DECK SUPPORTS 1: Attach one Deck Support (offset holes down) to the inside of the Left and Right Corner Posts with two 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers. Note: One Panel Support Board was removed for clarity. 2 X 4 X 47-3/8"...
  • Page 44 STEP 7: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND INSTALLING LAG SCREWS 1: Level your play set frame. Level side to side and front to back. Check the diagonals for square. Once you have a level and square play set frame you may install lag screws. 2: Install one 5/16”...

  • Page 45: 5/16" Tee Nut

    STEP 8: FORT SUPPORTS 1: Place a 5/16” Tee Nut into the hole in the Fort Supports as shown. 2: From the inside of the Right Panel Board loosely attach each Fort Support with one 5/16” x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt and one 5/16” washer. 3: Measure 2”...
  • Page 46 STEP 9: DECK SPACERS 1: Place a 5/4 x 4 x 40-1/2” Deck Spacer between the Left and Right Corner Posts on top of the Deck Supports as shown below. 2: The Deck Spacer side should be flush with the inside of the Panel Support. 3: Attach each Deck Spacer to the Deck Supports with two 2”...
  • Page 47 STEP 10: DECK STRINGER 1: Center the 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Deck Stringer underneath the Deck Spacers. 2: Attach the Deck Stringer to the Deck Spacers with two 2” Wood Screws. 2" WOOD SCREW 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" DECK STRINGER...
  • Page 48 STEP 11: FACE BOARDS 1: Locate two 2 x 4 x 47-3/8” Face Boards. 2: Attach a Face Board to the front of the Left Corner posts making sure the top side is flush with the top side of the Panel Supports. 3: Attach the Face Board with six 2-1/2”...
  • Page 49 STEP 12: LADDER ASSEMBLY 1: Lay one 2 x 4 x 57” Ladder Side on a flat surface with channels facing down. Place the barrel of a T-Nut in the hole at the top of the Ladder Side, and secure with a hammer. Repeat this step for the other Ladder Side.
  • Page 50 STEP 13: ATTACHING THE LADDER 1: The Ladder attaches to the rear of the play set, 14-7/16” from the outside edge of the Rear-Left corner post. 2: Make sure the ladder is level. The bottom edge of the 90 brackets should be 3/4” up from the bottom edge of the 2 x 4.
  • Page 51 STEP 14: DECK BOARDS 1: Seven 5/4 x 6 x 47 3/8” Deck Boards will lay across the Deck Supports, flush to the Face Boards. There will be approximately a 1/4” gap between each Deck Board. 2: Space the Deck Boards evenly across the supports. 3: Secure each Deck Board to the Deck Supports and the Deck Stringer with five 2”...
  • Page 52 STEP 15: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: Four 2 x 4 x 13” Angle Supports are mounted underneath the deck on the left and right of the fort. (These are called out by the letter “X”) 2: Attach each Angle Support (X) to the Deck Support with two 2-1/2” wood screws at the top going through the Deck Support first and then into the Angle Support (X).
  • Page 53 STEP 16: PANEL AND PANEL SUPPORT BOARDS 1: Place the 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Left and 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Right on top of the 2 x 4’s as shown below with offset holes up. Attach each Bottom Panel Board with one 5/16”...
  • Page 54 STEP 17: PANEL BOARDS 1: Place the 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Left and 2 x 4 x 12” Bottom Panel Board - Right on top of the 2 x 4 at the left side of the play set as shown below with offset holes down. Attach each Bottom Panel Board with one 5/16”...
  • Page 55 STEP 18: PANEL SLATS 1: Locate fifteen 5/4 x 3 x 28” Panel Slats. Four Panel Slats will be installed at both the left and rear of the play set. Seven Panel Slats will be installed at the right of the play set. 2: At the right of the play set center one Panel Slat over the center of each deck board.
  • Page 56 STEP 19: ROCK WALL 1: Locate two 2 x 4 x 57 Rock Wall Side boards. Lay the boards out as shown and insert a 5/16” t-nut into the hole on the inside of each board. Use a hammer to set each t-nut flush with the board.
  • Page 57 STEP 20: ROCK WALL 1. Locate ten 5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Boards and one 5/4 x 5 x 23-7/8” Bottom Rock Wall Board with one big hole in it. 2. Place one Rock Wall Board at the top of the Rock Wall Sides nearest the holes where you previously installed the tee nuts.
  • Page 58 STEP 21: ROCK WALL 1: Locate two 90 Green Brackets, two 5/16” washers and two 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolts. 2: Fasten the tapered side of each 90 Green Bracket to each Rock Wall Side with a 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex bolt and 5/16” washer. 5/16"...
  • Page 59 STEP 22: ROCK WALL 1: Locate two bags of Climbing Rocks. Inside each bag should be five rocks, fifteen #14 x 1- 1/4” pan head screws and fifteen 1/4” flat washers. 2: Place the Climbing Rocks in a staggered pattern on the Rock Wall Boards. Place one rock on each board except for the bottom rock wall board with the hole in it.
  • Page 60 STEP 23: ROCK WALL 1: Place the 5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Top Cap on top of the Rock Wall Sides flush with the top Rock Wall Board. 2: Fasten the 5/4 x 3 x 23-7/8” Rock Wall Top Cap to the Rock Wall Sides and the top Rock Wall Board with four 2”...
  • Page 61 STEP 24: ATTACHING ROCK WALL 1: The Rock Wall attaches to the left side of the play set, 11-3/4” from the outside edge of the front corner post. 2: Make sure the Rock Wall is level. The bottom edge of the 90 brackets should be 3/4” up from the bottom edge of the 2 x 4.
  • Page 62 STEP 25: SWING BEAM SUPPORT 1. The 4 x 4 x 47-3/8” Swing Beam Support has counter-sunk holes in the center and on the ends. Install the Swing Beam Support so that the counter-sunk holes on each end of the beam face out, and the counter-sunk holes in the center face down.
  • Page 63 STEP 26: 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 on the outside holes using 3/8” x 3-1/2”...
  • Page 64 STEP 27: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET 1: Place the 4 x 4 x 96” Swing Legs flush to the top of the Swing Leg Bracket. 2: Predrill 11/64" pilot holes into the Swing Legs through the holes in the Swing Leg Bracket. 3: Fasten the Swing Legs to the Swing Leg Bracket with eight 3/8”...
  • Page 65 STEP 28: IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS 1: Line up the holes of the Iron Ductile Swing Hangers with the holes in the Swing Beam. 2: Fasten the Iron Ductile Swing Hangers to the Swing Beam using 3/8” x 7” carriage bolts with torque washers on top of the Swing Beam, and 3/8”...
  • Page 66 STEP 29: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT *Two people are required 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 swing legs. Make sure the iron ductiles are facing down.
  • Page 67 STEP 30: SWING BEAM TO SWING LEGS 1: Fasten the Swing Beam to the Swing Leg Bracket using 3/8” x 6-1/2” carriage bolts with torque washers on top of the Swing Beam, and 3/8” lock nuts with 3/8” washers underneath. 2: Predrill an 11/64"...
  • Page 68 STEP 31: SWING BEAM TO FORT *An extra person is required for this step. 1: Have one person line up the hole in the end of the Swing Beam with the middle hole on the Swing Beam plate. The other person may have to carry the other end where the legs are located to accomplish this task.
  • Page 69 STEP 32: LEVEL THE SWING BEAM 1: Place a level on top of the Swing Beam and adjust the legs in or out as needed to make the Swing Beam level.
  • Page 70 STEP 33: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: Position the 2 x 4 x 58” Swing Leg Cross-Member against the Swing Legs. 2: Level the Swing Leg Cross-Member, and secure to the Swing Legs with 3/8” x 3-1/2” lag screws and 3/8” washers. 3/8"...
  • Page 71 STEP 34: ARCHED SIDE TOP BOARDS 1: Place one Arched Side Top Board on the front/rear side of the play set at the top. 2: Attach each Arched Side Top Board through the top hole into the t-nut in the corner post with 5/16”...
  • Page 72 STEP 35: ROOF SUPPORTS 1: Attach one 2 x 4 x 35-1/2” Roof Support-Left and one 2 x 4 x 35-1/2” Roof Support-Right to the left and right of the play set with 5/16” x 4-1/2” hex bolts and 5/16” washers. Note the counter-sunk holes face out.
  • Page 73 STEP 36: ROOF STARTERS/ROOF PEAK 1: Place the 1 x 5 x 52” (groove only) Roof Starter Boards at the peak of the roof. The holes in the Roof Starters should be centered on the Roof Supports. The flat side of the Roof Starters should be placed as close together as possible near the peak without the boards overlapping.
  • Page 74 STEP 37: ROOF BOARDS/ROOF FINISHERS CHIMNEY AND DORMERS 1: Place the 1 x 5 x 52” Roof Boards on top of the Roof Supports, fitting the tongue into the groove of the Roof Starter. The holes in the Roof Boards should be centered over the Roof Supports.
  • Page 75 STEP 38: SUN SUPPORT AND SUN 1: Place a 2 x 4 x 43-3/4” Sun Support underneath the Roof Supports. Make sure the Sun Support is level. Attach the Sun Support through the pre-drilled holes in the bottom to the Roof Supports with two 2-1/2”...
  • Page 76 STEP 39: SUN RAYS 1: All the sun ray pieces get installed to the inside surface of the Roof Supports and Sun pieces. 2: Place the 5/4 x 2 x 17” Large Ray centered under the peak of the Roof Supports. Attach the Large Ray to the Roof Support and Sun with two 1-1/2”...
  • Page 77 STEP 40: WINDOW SUPPORTS/WINDOWS In this step the wood components to attach windows will be installed on the inside of the left of the playset. Go up on top of the deck and look out the left of the play set. 1: Attach the 5/4 x 6 x 20”...
  • Page 78 STEP 41: SAFETY BOARD This board is meant to be a visual deterrent to prevent children from running through the base of the play set into other children on the swing set. 1: Measure 17-1/4” from the top of the Right Sandbox Board and make a mark on the right corner posts.
  • Page 79 STEP 42: SLIDES 1: Lay Slides on deck with the lip extending onto/over the Deck Spacer. 2: Secure each Slide to the Deck Spacer with three #14 x 1-1/4” pan head wood screws. You may drill 1/8" pilot holes through the center of the pockets in the slide if you wish. * DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN* 3: Once slide is installed DO NOT lift the end of the slide or you may crack it at the screw mounting points.
  • Page 80 STEP 43: HANGING THE SWINGS 1: Clip each of the Spring Clips onto the Iron Ductile Swing Hangers, then clip onto the swing chains. 2: Use the clips to adjust the height of the swing by clipping onto higher or lower links. 3: Count back the same number of links on the opposite side to ensure that the swing is level, and adjust to fit your needs.
  • Page 81 STEP 44: CLIMBING ROPE 1: Thread one end of the Rope through the hole in the Rock Wall Side Top Panel Board. 2: Tie a secure knot on the inside of the Rock Wall Side Top Panel Board. 3: Thread the other end of the Rope through the hole in the Bottom Rock Wall Board. Pull the Rope tight and tie a secure knot behind the Bottom Rock Wall Board.
  • Page 82 STEP 45: FLAG KIT 1: Place the Flags on the FRONT side of the play set centered on the corner posts. 2: Attach the plastic base of each Flag to the corner post with the 1/2” phillips head screws provided with the Flags. FLAGS...
  • Page 83 STEP 46: STEERING WHEEL 1: Place the Steering Wheel Insert inside the Steering Wheel. 2: Predrill an 11/64" hole about 2" deep into the end of the Swing Beam. Use the hardware included (one 3/8 x 2-1/2” lag screw and one 3/8” washer) with the Steering Wheel to mount the Steering Wheel to the end of the Swing Beam.
  • Page 84 STEP 47: TELESCOPE 1: Place one of the L-shaped Telescope Mounting Brackets centered on the Panel Support. 2: Attach the L-shaped bracket with two screws provided with the Telescope. 3: Place the base of the Telescope into the cut out area of the L-shaped bracket. 4: Attach another L-shaped Telescope Mounting Bracket directly across from the previously installed bracket and secure with the provided hardware.
  • Page 85 STEP 48: SAFETY HANDLES 1: Place the Safety Handles centered onto the Panel Slats above the Ladder. Adjust the Safety Handles up or down to suit the needs of your child. 2: Attach each Safety Handle with two 1-1/4” pan head screws and two 1/4” washers provided with each Safety Handle.
  • Page 86 STEP 49: GROUND STAKES 1: PLACE THE GROUND STAKES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SWING LEGS AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH SWING LEG AT AN ANGLE. DO NOT HOLD THE UPPER PORTION OF THE STAKE AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF HITS OR IT MAY VIBRATE HARSHLY AGAINST YOU HAND.
  • Page 87 STEP 50: TIC TAC TOE 1: Attach the two 1-3/8” x 1-5/8” x 10-1/2”L Tic Tac Toe Boards to the Green Plastic Brackets with the 1”L phillips head screws provided in the Tic Tac Toe box. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Tic Tac Toe Board is mounted to the Green Plastic Bracket observing the 1-5/8”...
  • Page 88 STEP 51: NAME PLATE 1: ATTACH THE MANUFACTURER NAME PLATE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE SWING BEAM WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS. MANUFACTURER PLATE...
  • Page 89 STEP 52: CROWN 1: PLACE THE PLASTIC CROWN OVER THE SUN WOOD PART. 2: ATTACH THE PLASTIC CROWN TO THE SUN PART WITH TWO #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS CROWN SUN WOOD PART BEHIND CROWN...
  • Page 90 APPENDIX...
  • Page 91 Chimney and Dormers Hardware Kit 8/10/2015 JH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 2 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 14 #8 X 1-1/4 WOOD SCREW QTY: 6 #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT QTY: 1 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS.
  • Page 92 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. CHIMNEY LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY CHIMNEY RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY CHIMNEY FRONT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 93 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. CHIMNEY REAR ASSEMBLY 5/4X3X6-3/4" CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK DORMER LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 94 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST (07-0031) DORMER RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 95 STEP 1: DORMER 1: OVERLAP THE LEFT DORMER SIDE ONTO THE PEAK SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT DORMER SIDE. 2: MAKE SURE THE FRONT ROOF EDGES ARE FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER 3: FASTEN THE LEFT DORMER SIDE TO THE PEAK SUPPORT WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1-3 TO CONSTRUCT ANOTHER ROOF ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 96 STEP 2: DORMER 1: PLACE THE PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST AGAINST THE FRONT FACE SUPPORT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ROOF SIDES. 2: PREDRILL 7/64" PILOT HOLES BY 1/2" DEEP INTO THE ROOF SIDES AT EACH HOLE LOCATION. 3: INSTALL #8 X 1/2" PAN HEAD SCREWS TO FASTEN THE SUNBURST TO THE ROOF SIDES. REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 THROUGH 3 TO CONSTRUCT THE SECOND DORMER.
  • Page 97 STEP 3: DORMER 1: PLACE THE DORMER ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF AS SHOWN. 2: FOR 1500 SERIES UNITS LINE UP THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PLASTIC SUNBURST WITH THE LOWER EDGE OF THE 8TH ROOF BOARD. 3: CENTER THE DORMER FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON TOP OF THE ROOF. 4: ATTACH THE DORMER TO THE ROOF WITH ONE #8 X 2-1/2"...
  • Page 98 STEP 4: CHIMNEY 1: FIND THE FRONT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE CHIMNEY. 2: ATTACH THE FRONT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE CHIMNEY WITH A 2" WOOD SCREW. USE A 2" WOOD SCREW IN THIS LOCATION CHIMNEY FRONT CHIMNEY LEFT SIDE 1: FIND THE REAR AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE CHIMNEY.
  • Page 99 STEP 5: CHIMNEY 1: ATTACH THE CHIMNEY SIDES FROM THE PREVIOUS SIDES TO FORM THE CHIMNEY WITH 2" AND 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS. USE A 2" WOOD SCREW IN THIS LOCATION (EACH SIDE) USE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS IN THIS LOCATION (EACH SIDE)
  • Page 100 STEP 6: CHIMNEY 1: FASTEN THE 5/4 X 3 X 6-3/4" CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK TO THE ROOF WITH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. YOU CAN PLACE THE BLOCK AT ANY DESIRED PLACE ON THE ROOF. USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW AS A GUIDE FOR A SUGGESTED PLACE TO MOUNT THE CHIMNEY. 2: AFTER INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK PLACE THE CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF SO THAT THE INSIDE OF THE BACK WALL RESTS AGAINST THE BLOCK.