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Sun Palace
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Copyright 2011Gorilla Playsets
All Rights Reserved
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Gorilla Playsets
Canton, GA 30114
(800) 882-0272
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Latest Revision: Feb 1, 2011

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  • Page 1 Sun Palace ASSEMBLY MANUAL Copyright 2011Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved 190 Etowah Industrial Court Gorilla Playsets Canton, GA 30114 (800) 882-0272    Latest Revision: Feb 1, 2011...
  • Page 2 STOP…PLEASE READ!! IF YOU HAVE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS OR NEED ASSISTANCE ASSEMBLING, PLEASE CALL gorilla playsets MANUFACTURING DIRECT. (800) 882-0272 FACTORY HOURS – MON.–FRI., 8AM-5PM EST DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECT. THE RETAILER DOES NOT STOCK COMPONENTS.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sun Palace TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Safety Guidelines……………………………………………………......…4-10 Kit Contents and Tool List.…………………………………………………………......11-15 Hardware and Lumber Checklist…………………………………………………......….16-27 Assembling the Ladder………………………………………………………......…Steps 1-3 Assembling the Rock Wall.……………………………………………………......…Steps 4-6 Framing the playset…………………………………………………………......…..Steps 7-15 Installing Rock Wall Boards……………………………………………………......…Step 16 Installing Tarp Boards, Deck and Roof Supports ............Steps 17-23 Swing Beam Assembly……………………………………………………......…..Steps 24-30...
  • Page 4 Yet you‟ll appreciate how quick and easy construction really is! Our playset kits are designed for children ages 3 to 11. gorilla playsets believes every child should have a playset and with our kits they can! You can rest assured your new playset is safe, durable and designed to hold up to the elements.
  • Page 5 This decision is subject to verification of the defect upon delivery of the defective part to gorilla playsets...
  • Page 6 ROCK WALL: 150 LBS. ALL SLIDES: 125 LBS. Gorilla Playsets recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded. Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the playset and injury to the users.
  • Page 7 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. This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of 525 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 5 occupants who have a combined...
  • Page 8 Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact Gorilla Playsets for warranted replacement parts.
  • Page 9 Play Set Surfacing Recommendations: Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Handbook for Public Playground Safety offers from its . 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 10 LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort {i.e. four corner posts with base (sand box boards) and deck supports} Position in the most level area chosen for the playset, keeping in mind the location and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc.
  • Page 11 Swingbelt w/ Chains __________ Tire Swing __________ Telescope __________ Steering Wheel __________ 10ft. Wave Slide __________ The Sun Palace Assembly Manual __________ Rockwall Grips (assorted colors) __________ Description (Fort Hardware) see following pages Description (Swing Beam Hardware) see following pages...
  • Page 12 Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 21’ ROCK WALL TRAPEZE 12’ WAVE SLIDE SWINGBELTS (2) ROPE LADDER LADDER Playset height: 10’ - 6” Approximate assembly time: 8-12 Hours { 6 foot unobstructed safety perimeter around playset recommended }...
  • Page 13 Helpful Installation Hints Depending on your experience, assembly of Gorilla playsets 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 General Info To Review Before Installation This page is a list of definitions and explanations used throughout our instructions to aid you in the assembly of your playset. 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.
  • 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 Insert the barrel of the T-nut into the T-nut 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 #8 x 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 204 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 139 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 88 #8 X 3" #14 X 1-1/4" WOOD SCREW PAN HEAD SCREW QTY: 4 QTY: 12 #8 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 15 3/8"...
  • Page 17 3/8 X 5" 3/8 X 3-1/2" HEX LAG SCREW HEX LAG SCREW QTY: 14 QTY: 41 #2 SQUARE DRILL BIT QTY: 1 3/8 x 9" 3/8 x 6-1/2" 3/8 x 5-1/2" 3/8 x 3-1/2" PLASTIC CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT BOLT CAP QTY: 1...
  • Page 18 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 24" ROPE LADDER STEP 2 X 4 X 30-3/4" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 2 X 4 X 54-1/2" TARP BOARD 2 X 4 X 58" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 2 X 4 X 58" ROCK WALL SUPPORT 2 X 4 X 70"...
  • Page 19 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 41-1/4" DECK SPACER 2 X 6 X 50-3/4" DECK BOARD 2 X 6 X 79-1/4" INNER FORT SUPPORT 2 X 6 X 79-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORT 4 X 4 X 16" ANGLE SUPPORT LEFT (LEFT AND RIGHT)
  • Page 20 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 70" TIRE SWING SUPPORT 4 X 4 X 80" ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" LADDER LEFT SIDE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" LADDER RIGHT SIDE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" ROCK WALL SIDE 4 X 4 X 88"...
  • Page 21 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 108" SWING LEG 4 X 4 X 120" SIDE RAIL 4 X 4 X 120" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL 4 X 6 X 108" SWING BEAM 5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLAT 5/4 X 6 X 48"...
  • Page 22 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 X 4 X 55" ROOF FINISHER 1 X 5 X 55" ROOF STARTER 1 X 6 X 55" ROOF BOARD 1 X 6 X 55" ROOF PEAK 2 X 6 X 16" 2 X 6 X 80-1/4" ROOF SUPPORT LEFT AND RIGHT LEFT...
  • Page 23 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 61-1/4" CORNER POST 5/4 X 6 X 12" ROOF TRIANGLE 5/4 X 2 X 13" SMALL RAY 5/4 X 2 X 14" MEDIUM RAY 5/4 X 2 X 17" LARGE RAY 5/4 X 3 X 53" SUN SUPPORT 5/4 X 3 X 78"...
  • Page 24 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 10' WAVE SLIDE FLAG KIT SWINGS W/CHAINS TRAPEZE W/CHAINS...
  • Page 25 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SWING PLATE CLIMBING ROCKS A-FRAME SWING BRACKET HARDWARE NOT SHOWN INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 26 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS TELESCOPE 10' ROPE 16' ROPE...
  • Page 27 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. TIRE SWING SPRING CLAMP TIRE SWIVEL TIC TAC TOE PANEL TIC TAC TOE BOARDS 1-3/8 X 1-5/8 X 10-1/2”...
  • Page 28 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. UNASSEMBLED DORMER UNASSEMBLED CHIMNEY STEERING WHEEL LADDER RUNG 1-5/16” X 21-1/2” SAFETY HANDLE (PAIR)

  • Page 29: Assembling The Ladder

    STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE LADDER 1: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" LADDER SIDES. THE SIDES SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS THE FIVE HOLES AND THE FIVE CHANNELS ON THE INSIDE TO FACE EACH OTHER, AND THE ANGLED ENDS SHOULD BE FACING THE SAME WAY.
  • Page 30 STEP 2: ATTACHING THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER 1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 100" ROPE LADDER RUNNER. TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE ROUNDED EDGE ON THE 7/8" HOLES ON THE END OF THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER. 2: LINE UP THE TWO 3/8" PILOT HOLES ON THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER TO THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON THE LADDER SIDE PIECES.
  • Page 31 STEP 3: INSTALLING ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: MAKE SURE THE LADDER ASSEMBLY IS SQUARE. FIND TWO 4 X 4 X 16" ANGLE SUPPORTS. 2: PLACE THE ANGLE SUPPORTS ON THE LADDER ASSEMBLY SO THAT THE ANGLED END RESTS AGAINST THE LADDER SIDES, AND THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLE ON THE FLAT END FACES OUT. CENTER THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES ON THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS BEFORE ATTACHING.

  • Page 32: Warranty And Safety Guidelines

    STEP 4: ASSEMBLING THE ROCK WALL 1: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 80-1/4" ROCK WALL SIDES. THE SIDES SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN A MANNER THAT ALLOWS THE ANGLED ENDS TO FACE THE SAME WAY. IT SHOULD ALSO BE NOTED THAT THERE ARE TWO 3/8" HOLES JUST BELOW THE ANGLED ENDS.
  • Page 33 STEP 5: ASSEMBLING THE ROCK WALL 1: MEASURE 67" FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND MARK THIS LOCATION. 2: BEFORE INSTALLING BOARDS, MAKE SURE THAT THE ROCK WALL SIDES ARE SQUARE TO THE ROCK WALL BOTTOM SUPPORT.
  • Page 34 STEP 6: INSTALLING ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: MAKE SURE THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY IS SQUARE. FIND TWO 4 X 4 X 16" ANGLE SUPPORTS. 2: PLACE THE ANGLE SUPPORTS ON THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY SO THAT THE ANGLED END RESTS AGAINST THE ROCK WALL SIDES, AND THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLE ON THE FLAT END FACES OUT.

  • Page 35: Framing The Playset

    STEP 7: INSTALLING OUTER FORT SUPPORTS 1: FIND THE TWO 2 X 6 X 79-1/4" OUTER FORT SUPPORTS. THE EASIEST WAY TO DIFFERENTIATE THE OUTER SUPPORTS FROM THE INNER SUPPORTS IS TO LOOK FOR THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES AT 12-1/4" FROM EACH END. THE TWO BOARDS WITH THE HOLES CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM (LONGER) SIDE ARE THE OUTER FORT SUPPORTS, THE BOARDS WITH THE HOLES CLOSEST TO THE TOP (SHORTER) SIDE ARE THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS.
  • Page 36 STEP 8: INSTALLING INNER FORT SUPPORTS 1: FIND THE TWO 2 X 6 X 79-1/4" INNER FORT SUPPORTS. 2: LINE UP THE 3/8" HOLE CLOSEST TO THE BOTTOM WITH THE BOTTOM HOLE OF THE INNER FORT SUPPORT. 3: ATTACH THE INNER FORT SUPPORT TO THE LADDER ASSEMBLY WITH 5/16 X 4" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 4: REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 TO FASTEN THE INNER FORT SUPPORT TO THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 37 STEP 9: INSTALLING T-NUTS ON CORNER POSTS 1: FIND FOUR 4 X 4 X 61-1/4" CORNER POSTS. 2: USING THE DIAGRAM BELOW, INSTALL T-NUTS INTO THE APPROPRIATE HOLES. PLACE T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES OF THE CORNER POST AND SET WITH A HAMMER. 3: THE CORNER POSTS ARE SHOWN RELEVANT TO THEIR ORIENTATION ON THE UNIT.
  • Page 38 STEP 10: INSTALLING INNER FORT SUPPORTS 1: TAKE THE CORNER POSTS WITH THE T-NUTS INSTALLED FROM THE PREVIOUS STEP AND ARRANGE THE POSTS IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. (SHOWN BELOW WITH NUMBERS TO REFERENCE THE PREVIOUS STEP) 2: THE CORNER POSTS SHOULD BE ORIENTED WITH THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES FACING TOWARD EACH OTHER ON BOTH SIDES.

  • Page 39: Kit Contents And Tool List

    STEP 11: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL 1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 120" SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL. NOTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND THE SIDE RAIL. THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL WILL HAVE THREE MORE COUNTER SUNK HOLES ON ONE SIDE THAN THE SIDE RAIL.
  • Page 40 STEP 12: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL 1: FIND TWO TORQUE WASHERS. PLACE A 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT INSIDE THE TORQUE WASHER. PLACE THE TORQUE WASHER/CARRIAGE BOLT ASSEMBLY INTO THE HOLES OF THE CORNER POST SO THAT THE HEAD OF THE CARRIAGE BOLT IS INSIDE OF THE FORT.
  • Page 41 STEP 13: ATTACHING THE SIDE RAIL 1: TAKE THE 4 X 4 X 120" SIDE RAIL AND LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SIDE RAIL. 2: FASTEN THE SIDE RAIL TO THE FORT WITH 5/16 X 6" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS INTO THE T-NUTS OF THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 42 STEP 14: ATTACHING THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER AND THE ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT 1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 88" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT AND LAY IT ON TOP OF THE SIDE RAIL AND THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL ON THE LADDER SIDE OF THE FORT. 2: LINE UP THE COUNTER-SUNK HOLES OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT WITH THE HOLES IN THE CORNER POSTS AND ATTACH WITH 5/16 X 6"...
  • Page 43 STEP 15: INSTALLING LAG SCREWS 1: MAKE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS LEVEL AND SQUARE. 2: STARTING AT THE INNER AND OUTER FORT SUPPORTS, USE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS IN THE EMPTY HOLES ON THE 2 X 6 PARTS TO SECURE THE BASE OF THE FORT. 3: THE UPPER PART OF THE FORT NEEDS TO BE SECURED WITH 3/8 X 5"...

  • Page 44: Hardware And Lumber Checklist

    STEP 16: INSTALLING ROCK WALL BOARDS 1: FIND ELEVEN 5/4 X 6 X 48" ROCK WALL BOARDS. 2: LAY THE ROCK WALL BOARDS ACROSS THE ROCK WALL SIDES ON TOP OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ROCK WALL BOARDS. 3: ATTACH THE ROCKS WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS PER END. 4: THE FINAL BOARD WILL BE THE 5/4 X 6 X 48"...

  • Page 45: Installing Tarp Boards, Deck And Roof Supports

    STEP 17: INSTALLING TARP BOARDS 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 54-1/2" TARP BOARDS. 2: CENTER THE BOARD ACROSS THE ENDS OF THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL AND THE SIDE RAIL. 3: ATTACH THE TARP BOARDS WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. 4: REPEAT THIS PROCESS ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FORT.
  • Page 46 STEP 18: DECK 1: FIND NINE 2 X 6 X 50-3/4" DECK BOARDS. 2: LAY THE DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS, BETWEEN THE BOTTOM AND REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS, AND INSIDE THE AREA BETWEEN THE CORNER POSTS. 3: FIND FOUR 2 X 6 X 41-1/4" DECK SPACERS. 4: LAY TWO DECK SPACERS ACROSS THE INNER FORT SUPPORTS ON THE LADDER AND ROCK WALL SIDES OF THE FORT.
  • Page 47 STEP 19: INSTALLING THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 58" REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: LAY THE BOARD ACROSS THE DECK ON THE SWING BEAM SIDE OF THE FORT, CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO CORNER POSTS. 3: ATTACH THE REAR BOTTOM PANEL BOARD WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 48 STEP 20: CENTER POSTS 1: TAKE THE 4 X 4 X 29-1/2" CENTER POSTS, AND LINE UP THE HOLE IN THE POSTS WITH THE THROUGH HOLE IN THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL/SIDE RAIL. 2: WHEN THE CENTER POST IS LINED UP PROPERLY, INSTALL A 5/16" T-NUT INTO THE HOLE IN THE CENTER POSTS. 3: FASTEN THE CENTER POSTS TO THE FORT WITH 5/16 X 6"...
  • Page 49 STEP 21: ROOF SUPPORT 1: FIND FOUR 2 X 6 X 80-1/4" ROOF SUPPORT BOARDS. THERE WILL BE TWO FOR THE LEFT, AND TWO FOR THE RIGHT. 2: LAY THE ANGLED ENDS (WITH THE ENGRAVED DESIGNS) ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SIDE RAIL, AND THE SIDE RAIL.
  • Page 50 STEP 22: PANEL SLATS 1: FIND NINE 5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS, AND ARRANGE THEM SO THAT SIX OF THEM ARE EVENLY SPACED ACROSS THE SWING BEAM SIDE OF THE FORT, AND THREE OF THEM ARE EVENLY SPACED ALONG THE OPENING ON THE ROCK WALL SIDE ON THE FRONT OF THE FORT.
  • Page 51 STEP 23: CENTER DECK SUPPORTS 1: FIND THE 4 X 4 X 70" TIRE SWING SUPPORT, AND ARRANGE EVENLY UNDERNEATH THE DECK. 2: ATTACH THE TIRE SWING SUPPORT WITH A 3/8 X 5" LAG SCREW AND A 3/8" WASHER THROUGH THE LADDER CENTER.

  • Page 52: Swing Beam Assembly

    STEP 24: IRON DUCTILES 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILES WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM. 2: FASTEN THE IRON DUCTILES TO THE SWING BEAM USING 6-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS AND WASHERS ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.
  • Page 53 STEP 25: 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 LEG BRACKET 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 54 STEP 26: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT *TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP. 1: LAY THE SWING BEAM ACROSS THE FORT AND POSITION THE LEGS UNDERNEATH THE END OF THE BEAM. 2: LINE UP THE PRE-DRILLED HOLES AND REST THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT PLATE AND SWING LEGS.
  • Page 55 STEP 27: ATTACHING SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM LEG BRACKET USING 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: USE A 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 56 STEP 28: ATTACHING THE SWING BEAM TO THE FORT *AN EXTRA PERSON IS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP. 1: AFTER THE LEGS ARE ATTACHED, HAVE ONE PERSON ON THE GROUND PICK UP THE SWING BEAM BY THE LEGS, AND ANOTHER PERSON PICK UP THE SWING BEAM FROM INSIDE THE FORT AND WALK OUT THE SWING BEAM. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLE ON THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLE ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
  • Page 57 STEP 29: 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 58 STEP 30: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 70" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 2: LEVEL CROSS-MEMBER, AND FASTEN TO THE SWING LEGS WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW 3/8"...

  • Page 59: Tire Swing, Completing Rock Wall

    STEP 31: TIRE SWING 1: CENTER THE TIRE SWING SWIVEL ON THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT. 2: MARK THE LOCATION OF THE HOLES IN THE SWIVEL WITH A PENCIL, AND WITH A 3/8" DRILL BIT, DRILL HOLES THROUGH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AND DECK BOARD. 3: USE A 5-1/2"...
  • Page 60 STEP 32: INSTALLING THE ROCKS 1: THE ROCKS SHOULD FOLLOW THE GENERAL STAGGERED LAYOUT SHOWN BELOW. HOWEVER, A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION CAN BE USED. 2: THE ROCKS INCLUDED IN YOUR PLAYSET MAY VARY, IN ANY CASE, THE 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH WASHERS WILL BE USED TO ATTACH THE ROCKS.
  • Page 61 STEP 33: CLIMBING ROPE 1: THREAD ONE END OF THE 10' ROPE THROUGH THE HOLE ABOVE THE ROCK WALL. TIE A SECURE KNOT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TOP PANEL BOARD. ADD KNOTS IN ROPE TO AID IN CLIMBING. SET KNOTS ACCORDING TO YOUR CHILD'S NEEDS.
  • Page 62 STEP 34: ROPE LADDER ASSEMBLY 1: FIND THE THREE 16' LENGTHS OF ROPE. MEASURE 30" FROM ONE SIDE OF EACH PIECE OF ROPE AND MAKE A MARK AT THIS LOCATION. 2: TIE A KNOT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROPE THAT IS JUST ABOVE THE MARK THAT WAS MADE ON THE ROPE (SEE BELOW).

  • Page 63: Installing The Rope Ladder

    STEP 35: INSTALLING THE ROPE LADDER 1: TAKE THE ROPE LADDER ASSEMBLY FROM STEP 34 AND LOOK FOR THE BOARD THAT HAS KNOTS TIED ABOVE AND BELOW THE ROPE LADDER STEP. THIS WILL BE THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER. 2: THREAD THE TOP OF THE ROPE LADDER THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT, AND TIE A SECURE KNOT.

  • Page 64: Mounting Slide

    STEP 36: INSTALLING THE SLIDE 1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK. 2: THE FLARED END OF THE SLIDE WILL REST AGAINST THE LOWER PANEL BOARDS. 3: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK WITH 1-1/4"...

  • Page 65: Roof Assembly

    STEP 37: ROOF 1: PRE-DRILL HOLES IN THE TWO 5/4 X 12" ROOF PEAK SUPPORTS TO THE PATTERN SHOWN BELOW. 5/4 X 12" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT 2: PLACE THE 5/4 X 12" ROOF PEAK SUPPORT AGAINST THE ANGLED ROOF SUPPORTS AND FLUSH TO THE SIDES OF THE ANGLED ROOF SUPPORTS.
  • Page 66 STEP 38: ROOF COMPONENTS 1: USING A 1/8" DRILL BIT, DRILL HOLES IN THE ROOF COMPONENTS TO THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. Rounded Edge 16 " 1 X 5 X 55" ROOF STARTER 2 " 2 " Groove Side 16 " Tongue Side 16 "...
  • Page 67 STEP 39: ROOF 1: PLACE THE 1 X 5 X 55" GROOVE-ONLY ROOF STARTER BOARDS AT THE PEAK OF THE ROOF. THE HOLES IN THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE CENTERED ON THE ROOF SUPPORTS, AND THE FLAT ENDS OF THE ROOF STARTERS SHOULD BE PLACED AS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE BOARDS OVERLAPPING.
  • Page 68 STEP 40: ROOF PEAK 1: PLACE THE 55" ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS. 2: FASTEN THE ROOF PEAK TO THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS WITH 1-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 55" ROOF PEAK 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW...
  • Page 69 STEP 41: SUNBURST 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 16" SUN CENTERED AGAINST THE 5/4 X 3 X 53" SUN SUPPORT. FASTEN THE SUN TO THE SUN SUPPORT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS. REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FORT. 2 X 6 X 16"...
  • Page 70 STEP 42: SUNBURST 1: PLACE THE ASSEMBLY MADE IN THE PREVIOUS STEP UNDERNEATH THE ROOF BOARDS, AND AGAINST THE ANGLED ROOF SUPPORTS. MAKE SURE THE ASSEMBLY IS LEVEL BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP. 2: FASTEN THE SUN ASSEMBLY TO THE FORT WITH 2" WOOD SCREWS FROM THE OUTSIDE INTO THE ROOF SUPPORTS. 3: REPEAT ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FORT.
  • Page 71 STEP 43: SUNBURST 1: CENTER THE 5/4 X 2 X 17" LARGE RAY ONTO THE HALF SUN AND THE ROOF SUPPORT BOARDS. BOTH HOLES IN THE LARGE RAY SHOULD BE IN THE CENTER OF THE BOARD AT EACH END. FLIP THE BOARD OVER IF THEY ARE NOT. THE SLANTED HOLE DRILLED IN THE LARGE RAY SHOULD BE AT THE TOP.
  • Page 72 STEP 44: ROOF 1: PLACE THE 1 X 6 X 55" ROOF BOARDS ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS, FITTING THE TONGUE END INTO THE GROOVE END OF THE ROOF STARTERS. EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF GETS FOURTEEN ROOF BOARDS. THE HOLES IN THE ROOF BOARDS SHOULD BE CENTERED OVER THE ROOF SUPPORTS.

  • Page 73: Attaching Safety Handles, Steering Wheel, And Telescope

    STEP 45: STEERING WHEEL 1: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. 2: USE THE HARDWARE INCLUDED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOUNT THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE REAR CENTER POST, INTO THE SWING BEAM MOUNT. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LAG SCREW INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, OR IT WILL NOT TURN.
  • Page 74 STEP 46: TELESCOPE 1: WITH THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TELESCOPE BAG, FASTEN ONE OF THE CIRCLE TELESCOPE BRACKETS ONTO THE SIDE RAIL, ABOVE THE FRONT WALL PANELS CLOSEST TO THE ROCK WALL SIDE OF THE FORT. 2: PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET. 3: FASTEN THE REMAINING TELESCOPE BRACKET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAT THE FIRST TELESCOPE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED ON WITH 1-1/4"...
  • Page 75 STEP 47: SAFETY HANDLES 1: FIND THE FOUR SAFETY HANDLES. 2: PLACE THE SAFETY HANDLE JUST ABOVE THE ROCK WALL OPENING, AND INSTALL WITH 1-1/4" PANHEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS. 3: REPEAT THIS PROCESS FOR THE LADDER SIDE OF THE FORT. SAFETY HANDLE 1-1/4"...

  • Page 76: Hanging Swings

    STEP 48: HANGING 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 ON 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 77 STEP 49: HANGING THE TIRE SWING 1: HANG THE THREE SPRING CLIPS FROM THE TIRE SWIVEL. 2: HANG ONE OF THE CHAINS IN ONE OF THE SPRING CLIPS AT THE DESIRED HEIGHT. 3: CONTINUE THE PROCESS WITH THE REMAINING CHAINS, MAKING SURE THAT THE TIRE SWING IS LEVEL WHEN FINISHED.

  • Page 78: Installing Flag Kits

    STEP 50: FLAG KITS 1: INSTALL THE FLAG KITS IN THE DESIRED LOCATION ON YOUR PLAY SET. THE RECOMMENDED LOCATION IS ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. ATTACH THE FLAG KITS WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED.

  • Page 79: Installing Chimney And Dormers, Tic Tac Toe, Logo Plate

    STEP 51: CHIMNEY AND DORMERS 1: USING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED INSTALL THE CHIMNEY AND DORMERS.
  • Page 80 STEP 52: ROOF STRINGERS 1: PLACE 5/4 X 3 X 78" ROOF STRINGER AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF BOARDS IN THE CENTER. 2: ATTACH ROOF STRINGER TO ROOF BOARDS WITH ONE #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW PER ROOF BOARD. 3: REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE OF ROOF.
  • Page 81 STEP 53: TIC TAC TOE PANEL 1: ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE PANEL ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX. IGNORE STEP 6 & 7 IN THE INSTRUCTIONS. 2: 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.
  • Page 82 STEP 54: NAMEPLATE 1: ATTACH THE GORILLA NAMEPLATE CENTERED ON THE FRONT OF YOUR SWING BEAM WITH TWO 2" WOOD SCREWS. 2: YOUR PLAYSET IS FINISHED! ENJOY YOUR PLAYSET!

  • Page 83: Warranty Registration Card

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