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Playset height: 9'-10-1/4"
Swing Beam height: 7'-2-3/4"
Standing Height at center of deck: 5'-9-1/4"
Standing Height at outer edge of deck: 4'-3-5/8"
Deck height: 3'-11-3/4"
Deck Size: 48"wide x 36"deep
Entry opening at rock wall/ladder combo: 2'-6"wide x 2'-1-5/8" high
Slide opening: 42" wide x 2'-1-7/16" high
*51-1057*
51-1057
This playset is intended for residential use only. It is not intended nor warranted for either public or commercial use.
2470 Playmaker Deluxe - Cover Image
Playmaker Deluxe
(BOXES: 2470-1, 2470-2,
Copyright © 2020 Gorilla Playsets
120 Etowah Industrial Court
www.gorillaplaysets.com
playsets
playsets
Model: 2470
and Slide Box)
All Rights Reserved
Canton, GA 30114
-NOTICE-
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REV: 1.24.2020

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  • Page 1 Entry opening at rock wall/ladder combo: 2'-6"wide x 2'-1-5/8" high Slide opening: 42" wide x 2'-1-7/16" high playsets playsets Playmaker Deluxe Model: 2470 (BOXES: 2470-1, 2470-2, and Slide Box) Copyright © 2020 Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved *51-1057* 120 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 REV: 1.24.2020 www.gorillaplaysets.com 51-1057 -NOTICE- This playset is intended for residential use only.
  • 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 • 166 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 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 PRODUCT REGISTRATION - PLAYMAKER DELUXE - Gorilla Playsets manufactures ™ 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER the finest quality products that are designed for outstanding Complete the online registration form at: OPTION 1 http://www.gorillaplaysets.com/register strength and durability. We back our products with unparalleled...
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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 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 166 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA. 30114...
  • Page 9 Playset height: 9'-10-1/4" Swing Beam height: 7'-2-3/4" Standing Height at center of deck: 5'-9-1/4" Standing Height at outer edge of deck: 4'-3-5/8" Deck height: 3'-11-3/4" Deck Size: 48"wide x 36"deep Entry opening at rock wall/ladder combo: 2'-6"wide x 2'-1-5/8" high Slide opening: 42"...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines………………………………………..……..........Page 3-7 Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions…………………........Pages 7-9 How to Install T-nuts, Swing Beam Loading..............Pages 10-12 Site Plan, Safety Zones, Required Tool List and Kit Contents........Pages 13-15 Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists.………………………………....Pages 16-29 Corner Post Layout and Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...……..………...…....Steps 1-2 Framing Fort……………………………………..……………………..…..……....
  • 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 PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS SECTION 4 OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK Select Protective Surfacing One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment.
  • Page 14 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/PageFiles/122149/325.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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 HOW A T-NUT WORKS USUALLY 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 20 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 21 2470 Playmaker Deluxe Overhead with Dimensions - 2020 Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 14'-6" 4'-0" 8'-7" 1'-10" DECK 7'-11" BEAM 1'-7" Swing Belts (2) Trapeze (1) 3'-0"...
  • Page 22 SAFETY ZONES 2470 Playmaker Deluxe Overhead Safety Zones - 2020 BACK SIDE 13'-8" 6' SAFETY AREA 14'-6" 8'-7" 4'-0" 1'-10" ROCK 7'-11" WALL SWINGS 8'-4" 3'-0" 11'-10" 27'-4" 6'-3" SLIDE 13'-8" 6'-0" 6' SAFETY AREA FRONT SIDE 26'-6"...
  • Page 23 REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/8” ___ ½” Wrench and Socket ___ ½” Deep Well Socket ___ Level ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill) ___ Hammer ___ Pencil ___ Locking Pliers (Vise Grips)
  • Page 24 11-0113 2470 Hardware PAGE 1 OF 4 REV: 01/13/2020 JH 3" #8 X 3" WOOD SCREW QTY: 24 2 " #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 100 2" #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 70 2 " #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 38 4 "...
  • Page 25 11-0113 2470 Hardware PAGE 2 OF 4 REV: 01/13/2020 JH 4 " 5/16" X 3-3/4" HEX BOLT QTY: 12 2 " 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT QTY: 12 2" 5/16" X 2" HEX BOLT QTY: 2 4 " 5/16" X 1-3/4" HEX BOLT QTY: 2 2 "...
  • Page 26 11-0113 2470 Hardware PAGE 3 OF 4 REV: 01/13/2020 JH 2 " 4 " 3" 3/8" X 3" 3/8" X 4-1/2" 3/8" X 3-3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT QTY: 2 QTY: 2 QTY: 6 PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
  • Page 27 11-0113 2470 Hardware PAGE 4 OF 4 REV: 01/13/2020 JH 2 " 2 " 6" 3/8" X 6" 3/8" X 6-1/2" 3/8" X 8-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT CARRIAGE BOLT QTY: 2 QTY: 14 QTY: 1 PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
  • Page 28 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470A ROOF PEAK SUPPORT 5/8" X 5-3/8" X 12.528" 2470B 5/8" X 5-3/8" X 13-5/8" 2470C DECK SPACER 3/4" X 3" X 41-7/8" 2470D TIC TAC TOE MOUNT 3/4" X 3-3/8" X 17-1/2" 2450E WALL PANEL BOARD 1...
  • Page 29 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470H PANEL BOARD 3/4" X 3-3/8" X 48" 2470I WALL PANEL BOARD 2 3/4" X 4-1/2" X 19" 2470J DECK BOARD 3/4" X 4-7/8" X 48" 2470K END SANDBOX BOARD 3/4" X 5-3/8" X 36" 2470L SANDBOX SEAT 3/4"...
  • Page 30 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470O PANEL SLAT 3/4" X 5-3/8" X 27-1/2" 2470P ARCH FACE BOARD 3/4" X 5-3/8" X 48" 2470Q SANDBOX BOARD 3/4" X 5-3/8" X 48" 2470R END SANDBOX BOARD 3/4" X 5-3/8" X 75" 2470S ANGLE SUPPORT 1"...
  • Page 31 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470V END BOARD 1" X 3-3/8" X 36" 2470W ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT 1" X 3-3/8" X 36" 2470X DECK SUPPORT 1" X 3-3/8" X 36" 2470Y FORT SIDE SUPPORT 1" X 3-3/8" X 40" 2470Z TARP CENTER POST...
  • Page 32 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470AC SLIDE BLOCKS 1" X 3-3/8" X 18" 2470AD ROCK WALL SIDE 1-3/8" X 3-3/8" X 50-1/2" 2470AE SWING BEAM MOUNT 3" X 3" X 36" 2470AF SWING LEG 3" X 3" X 95" 2470AG CORNER POST 1 3"...
  • Page 33 2470 STAMPED ID & PICTURE QTY. DESCRIPTION 2470AJ ROCK WALL CAP 5/8" X 3-3/8" X 23-7/8"...
  • Page 34 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2470 WAVE SLIDE 03-0016-G 36" X 72-3/4" TARP 05-0014 SWING BELT WITH CHAINS 04-0039-G/Y TRAPEZE SWING WITH CHAINS 04-0006-G/Y PERISCOPE 07-0002 TIC TAC TOE (UNASSEMBLED) 01-0010 TELESCOPE W/ COMPASS 07-0040-G/Y...
  • Page 35 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. PLASTIC SAFETY HANDLES (PAIR) 07-0005-G ROCK WALL ROCKS (COLOR & SIZE MAY VARY) rocks 07-0038-G/Y WS 4545 FLAG KIT (PAIR) 09-1014 90 BRACKET 11-9010 IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER 11-4024 13 FT. ROPE- ROPE (3/4" DIAMETER ROPE NOT SHOWN) LADDER 10-1008 SA 3119...
  • Page 36 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SWING BEAM ANGLED PLATE RIGHT 11-5019 2447 SWING BEAM ANGLED PLATE LEFT 11-5020 2448 SWING BEAM 90 PLATE 11-5021 2449 PLASTIC GROUND 3 pr STAKES (PAIR) 07-0016-P LOGO (NOT SHOWN) PLATE 11-4018 2470 HARDWARE (NOT SHOWN) 11-0113 SAFETY WARNING PLATE...
  • Page 37 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. DORMER WINDOW 07-0029-G CROWN 07-0019 CHALKBOARD 07-0018 PRODUCT MAY VARY FROM IMAGE SHOWN STEERING WHEEL 07-0004...
  • Page 38 STEP 1: CORNER POST LAYOUT 1: LAY OUT EACH CORNER POSTS IN THE AREA YOU INTEND ON BUILDING THE PLAYSET. NOTE: ADDITIONAL HOLE IN THESE POSTS 2470AG CORNER POST 1 2470AH 2470AG CORNER POST 2 CORNER POST 1 SLIDE FRONT 2470AH CORNER POST 2...
  • 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. T-NUT QTY. (22) NO T-NUTS IN THESE HOLES NO T-NUTS IN THESE HOLES 2470AG CORNER POST 1 2470AH CORNER POST 2...
  • Page 40 STEP 3: SANDBOX BOARD, DECK SUPPORT & ROCK WALL ROPE SUPPORT 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORE HOLES. * NOTE THE DIFFERENT BOLT LENGTHS USED BETWEEN THE TOP & BOTTOM BOARDS. NOTE HOLE LOCATION REMAINS EMPTY 5/16"...
  • Page 41 STEP 4: SWING BEAM MOUNT 1: INSTALL THE SWING PLATE AS SHOWN BELOW. 3/8" x 3" Carriage Bolt Swing Beam Flat Plate 2411 2470AE SWING BEAM MOUNT 3/8" Flat Washer 3/8" Lock Nut COUNTERBORE HOLES FACING OUTWARDS COUNTERBORE HOLES FACING DOWN...
  • Page 42 STEP 5: END SANDBOX BOARD, DECK SUPPORT & SWING BEAM MOUNT 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. APPLY DOWNWARD FORCE ON SWING BEAM MOUNT WHILE TIGHTENING THE NUTS. SEE FIG (5.1) * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORE HOLES. * NOTE THE DIFFERENT BOLT LENGTHS USED BETWEEN THE TOP & BOTTOM BOARDS. 3/8"...
  • Page 43 STEP 6: FRONT FACE BOARDS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORE HOLES. 2470G FRONT FACE BOARD COUNTERBORE HOLES TOWARDS THE TOP 5/16" Flat Washer 5/16" Split Lock Washer 5/16" x 3-1/2" Hex Bolt 2470G FRONT FACE BOARD COUNTERBORE HOLES TOWARDS THE TOP FRONT OF PLAY SET...
  • Page 44 STEP 7: REAR TARP SUPPORTS & SANDBOX BOARDS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. APPLY UPWARD FORCE ON BOTH REAR TARP SUPPORT BOARDS WHILE TIGHTENING THE BOLTS. SEE FIG (7.1) * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORE HOLES. * NOTE THE DIFFERENT BOLT LENGTHS USED BETWEEN THE TOP & BOTTOM BOARDS. 2470AA REAR TARP SUPPORT COUNTERBORE HOLES...
  • Page 45 STEP 8: FORT SIDE SUPPORTS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN. NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE TWO FORT SIDE SUPPORTS ARE ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SANDBOX BOARD AND ALL PARTS ARE LEVEL AND SQUARE BEFORE SECURING THEM TO THE CORNER POSTS. LEVEL #8 x 3"...
  • Page 46 STEP 9: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND ADDING SCREWS * ENSURE ALL PARTS ARE LEVEL AND SQUARE BEFORE SECURING THEM TO THE CORNER POSTS. * START WITH DECK LEVEL PARTS FIRST. #8 x 2-1/2" Wood Screw QTY. (32) LEVEL LEVEL...
  • Page 47 STEP 10: DECK BOARDS 1: PLACE ALL DECK BOARDS ON DECK SUPPORTS FIRST. MAKE SURE ALL BOARDS ARE EVENLY SPACED AND FLUSH TO THE CORNER POSTS. 2: PLACE THE DECK SPACERS BETWEEN THE CORNER POST AND FLUSH TO THE FRONT AND REAR FACE BOARDS. #8 x 2"...
  • Page 48 STEP 11: DECK STRINGER 1: PLACE THE STRINGER UNDERNEATH THE CENTER OF THE DECK BOARDS. NOTE: USE THE HOLES AT THE CENTER OF THE FRONT FACE BOARDS AS A GUIDE TO CENTER THE STRINGER. #8 x 2" Wood Screw FRONT FACE BOARD QTY.
  • Page 49 STEP 12: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. NOTE TWO DIFFERENT SCREW LENGTHS ARE USED FOR ANGLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY. Deck Support FLUSH FRONT FACE BOARD #8 x 1-1/2" Wood Screw Deck Support QTY. (16) FLUSH 2470S ANGLE SUPPORT QTY.
  • Page 50 STEP 13: PANEL BOARDS AND PANEL SUPPORTS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. NOTE ORDER OF INSTALLATION. * * ALL BOARDS MUST BE PARALLEL AND FLUSH TO EACH OTHER, USE DIMENSIONS AS REFERENCE * * TOPS FLUSH 2470F PANEL SUPPORT #8 X 2-1/2"...
  • Page 51 STEP 14: ARCH FACE BOARD & PANEL SUPPORT 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. IMPORTANT 2470F - USE ONLY TWO SCREWS TO TEMPORARILY INSTALL * * ALL BOARDS MUST BE PARALLEL AND FLUSH TO EACH OTHER * * TOPS FLUSH #8 x 2-1/2"...
  • Page 52 STEP 15: ROCK WALL 1: POSITION THE ROCK WALL SIDES SO THAT THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS ARE BOTH FACING THE SAME WAY. 2: HAMMER T-NUTS INTO THE HOLES. * * DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTS INTO THE T-NUTS AT THIS TIME * * Bracket 11-9010 5/16"...
  • Page 53 STEP 16: ROCK WALL 1: POSITION THE ROCK WALL BOARDS ON TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES BY LINING-UP ALL PRE-DRILLED HOLES. #8 x 2" Wood Screw QTY. (24) 2470N ROCK WALL BOARD QTY. (5) 2470M ROCK WALL BOARD BOTTOM ALL HOLES MUST BE LINED-UP...
  • Page 54 STEP 17: ROCK WALL 1: THE ROCKS MUST BE LINED-UP TO THE ROCK WALL STAGGERED HOLES. SEE DIAGRAM BELLOW FOR MORE DETAILS. 1/4" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt 1/4" Split Lock Washer 1/4" Flat Washer ROCK ROCK WALL BOARD 1/4" T-Nut ROCK...
  • Page 55 STEP 17A: ROCK WALL 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL CAP ON THE END OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES. 2: FLUSH THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL CAP AGAINST THE TOP ROCK WALL BOARD. 3: SECURE AS SHOWN. #8 X 1-1/4" Wood Screw #8 X 2"...
  • Page 56 STEP 18: ROCK WALL TO FORT 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL CENTERED ON THE RIGHT SIDE ON THE FORT. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE GREEN 3/4" BRACKETS SHOULD BE ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE PANEL SUPPORT. USING THE BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE DRILL A 3/8"...
  • Page 57 STEP 19: SWING BEAM IRON DUCTILE 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILE WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM. 3/8" x 6-1/2" Carriage Bolt 3/8" Torque Washer 2470AI SWING BEAM Mini Ductile 11-4024 3/8" Flat Washer 3/8" Lock Nut ** FULLY TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE **...
  • Page 58 STEP 20: SWING LEGS AND BRACKETS FACING UP OPPOSITE NOTE: BRACKETS ARE FROM EACH OTHER. THESE FLANGES WILL BE 1: INSTALL BRACKETS TO SWING LEGS AS SHOWN BELOW. PARALLEL AFTER INSTALLATION SWING BEAM BRACKET 2447 Right 2470AF SWING LEG SWING BEAM BRACKET 2448 Left 2470AF SWING LEG...
  • Page 59 STEP 21: CROSS MEMBER . DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN FASTENERS 1: INSTALL CROSS MEMBER TO SWING LEGS AS SHOWN BELOW 5/16" x 3-3/4" Hex Bolt QTY. (2) 5/16" Split Lock Washer QTY. (2) 5/16" Flat Washer QTY. (2) 5/16" T-Nut QTY.
  • Page 60 STEP 22: SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: CAREFULLY PLACE THE SWING BEAM BETWEEN THE SWING BEAM BRACKETS (LEFT & RIGHT) AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. SWING BEAM SWING A-FRAME UP A-FRAME 2: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN FASTENERS AT THIS POINT. 3/8"...
  • Page 61 STEP 23: MOUNT SWING BEAM TO FORT ** AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP ** 1: PLACE THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM PLATE/SWING BEAM SUPPORT. 3/8" x 8-1/2" Carriage Bolt 3/8" x 6-1/2" Carriage Bolt SWING BEAM MOUNT 3/8"...
  • Page 62 STEP 24: LEVELING THE SWING BEAM MAKE SURE SWING BEAM IS LEVEL. LEVEL...
  • Page 63 STEP 25: PANEL SLATS 1: INSTALL ALL PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. #8 x 1-1/4" Wood Screw QTY. (16) 2470O PANEL SLAT QTY. (4) 1 " 2 " " 2" 2" SWING BEAM PANEL...
  • Page 64 STEP 26: PANEL SLATS 1: INSTALL ALL PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. #8 x 1-1/4" Wood Screw QTY. (16) 2470O PANEL SLAT QTY. (4) 2" 2" 2" 2" 12-1/2" REAR PANEL...
  • Page 65 STEP 27: CENTER POST 1: LINE UP THE TOP HOLE OF THE TARP CENTER POST WITH THE REAR TARP SUPPORT HOLE. SEE DIAGRAM FOR DETAILS. 5/16" Flat Washer 2470Z QTY. (4) TARP CENTER POST ! USE TWO WASHERS HERE ON BOTH SIDES 2470Z 5/16"...
  • Page 66 STEP 28: WINDOW PANEL BOARDS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. **VIEW FROM INSIDE OF FORT** TARP CENTER POST 2470E 2 " Wall Panel Board 1 2470I Wall Panel Board 2 2470I FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH Wall Panel Board 2 11-1/2"...
  • Page 67 STEP 29: WINDOWS 1: CENTER EACH WINDOW SIDE TO SIDE IN THE OPENING. Window QTY. (2) FLUSH #8 x 1" Wood Screw QTY. (8)
  • Page 68 STEP 30: TARP BOARDS 1: ATTACH BOARDS TO PLAY SET AS SHOWN BELOW. #8 x 2-1/2" Wood Screw QTY. (12) 2470U CENTER TARP BOARD FLUSH FLUSH HERE HERE 2470V END BOARD 2470V END BOARD...
  • Page 69 STEP 31: SUN 1: EACH SUN MOUNTS ON TOP OF THE REAR TARP SUPPORT BOARDS CENTERED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. #8 x 1-1/4" Wood Screw QTY. (4) 2470B QTY. (2) FLUSH AND CENTERED FLUSH AND CENTERED 2: PLACE THE PLASTIC SUN ON TOP OF THE FRONT SUN ONLY. Crown QTY.
  • Page 70 STEP 32: TARP 1: PLACE THE TARP ACROSS THE TARP BOARDS WITH THE HEMS ON THE INSIDE. OTE: IF YOU WISH YOU MAY PREDRILL HOLES FOR THE PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT. Tarp 1/4" Flat Washer QTY. (4) #14 x 1"...
  • Page 71 STEP 33: ROOF PEAK SUPPORT 1: PLACE THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT FLUSH AND CENTERED AT THE TOP OF THE TARP. FLUSH AND CENTERED 2470A ROOF PEAK SUPPORT QTY. (2) #8 x 1-1/4" Wood Screw QTY. (4)
  • Page 72 STEP 34: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: CENTER AND FASTEN THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS TO THE GREEN TIC TAC TOE BRACKETS WITH THE SHORT SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TIC TAC TOE BOX 2: ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE BOX. ** IGNORE STEPS 6 AND 7 IN THE TIC TAC TOE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE BOX ** 2470D TIC TAC TOE MOUNT...
  • Page 73 STEP 35: MOUNTING TIC TAC TOE PANEL 1: PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE PANEL ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BACK WALL. THE LOWER TIC TAC TOE MOUNT BOARD SHOULD BE 2" ABOVE THE DECK. #8 x 1-1/4" Wood Screw QTY. (8) 2"...
  • Page 74 STEP 36: STEERING WHEEL 1: DRILL A 1/8" HOLE 1" DEEP INTO THE END OF THE SWING BEAM AS SHOWN. " 1/8" HOLE 16 " SWING BEAM 2: PLACE THE SPACER INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. 3: SECURE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE SWING BEAM WITH THE WASHER AND THE LAG SCREW. ** DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LAG SCREW INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, OR IT WILL NOT TURN ** 3: SNAP THE STEERING WHEEL CAP INTO THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
  • Page 75 STEP 37: CHALKBOARD 1: ATTACH CHALKBOARD TO THE SLATS UNDER STEERING WHEEL. NOTE: CHALKBOARD COMES WITH A MAGNETIC CHALK HOLDER WHICH WILL STICK TO THE CHALKBOARD. CHALKBOARD HARDWARE INCLUDED WITH CHALKBOARD QTY. (4) DO NOT OVERDRIVE SCREWS.
  • Page 76 STEP 38: CLIMBING ROPE 1: THREAD ROPE AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. TIE A "FIGURE 8" KNOT BEHIND THIS HOLE ROPE TIE 4-5 GRANNY KNOTS TO AID IN CLIMBING EVENLY SPACED TIE GRANNY KNOTS BEHIND THIS HOLE UNTIL ROPE IS USED. FOR SAFETY, ENSURE THAT THE ROPE IS TIGHT ENOUGH SO THAT IT CAN NOT BE LOOPED BACK ON IT SELF.
  • Page 77 STEP 39: FLAG KITS NOTE: IGNORE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH FLAG KIT. 1: INSTALL THE FLAG KITS ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. 2: ATTACH THE FLAG KITS WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED WITH THE FLAG KIT. FLUSH FLAG FLUSH...
  • Page 78 STEP 40: SLIDE BLOCKS 1: PRE-DRILL 1/8" DIAMETER HOLES INTO THE DECK SPACER AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. 8 " X4 DECK SPACER CORNER POST CORNER 3" 3" POST 2 " FRONT FACE BOARD 2 " 39" TOP VIEW FRONT OF PLAY SET 1: PLACE EACH SLIDE BLOCK UNDERNEATH THE DECK SPACER AGAINST THE ANGLE SUPPORT.
  • Page 79 STEP 41: SAFETY HANDLES 1: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE CORNER POST WITH THE HARDWARE PROVIDED. #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW YOU MAY DRILL 5/32" PILOT 1/4" WASHER HOLES THROUGH THE CENTER OF EACH HOLE FOR THE SCREWS. SAFETY HANDLE SAFETY HANDLE...
  • Page 80 STEP 42: INSTALLING THE SLIDES 1: PLACE THE SLIDES CENTERED IN THE OPENING. LAY THE SLIDES ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK. YOU MAY DRILL 1/8" PILOT #14 X 1-1/4" TRUSS HEAD SCREWS HOLES THROUGH THE CENTER *DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN* OF EACH DIMPLE FOR THE SCREWS.
  • Page 81 STEP 43: SWINGS AND NAME PLATE 1: ATTACH SWINGS AND TRAPEZE TO SWING BEAM AS SHOWN BELOW. ** EXCESS CHAIN MAY BE LOOPED AND HOOKED ONTO THE END OF THE SWING HANGER HOOK ** 2: ATTACH THE NAME PLATE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE SWING BEAM WITH TWO 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS. SWING HANGER HOOK CHAIN ATTACH NAME PLATE HERE WITH...
  • Page 82 STEP 44: PERISCOPE 1: FASTEN THE PERISCOPE BRACKET TO THE SLAT WITH HARDWARE PROVIDED IN THE KIT. 2: SNAP THE PERISCOPE INTO THE PERISCOPE BRACKET. THE PERISCOPE BRACKET SHOULD BE IN BETWEEN THE “RINGS” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PERISCOPE. !WARNING! **DO NOT LOOK INTO SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT LIGHTS WITH PERISCOPE** PERISCOPE 3/4"...
  • Page 83 STEP 45: TELESCOPE 1: ATTACH TELESCOPE AS SHOWN BELOW. TELESCOPE SNAP THE ENDS OF THE BASE INTO THESE SOCKETS ON THE SIDE OF THE TELESCOPE. 2" WOOD SCREW PROVIDED WITH TELESCOPE TELESCOPE BASE...
  • Page 84 STEP 46: GROUND STAKES 1: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE STRAIGHT INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH CORNER POST AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW. 2: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH SWING LEG AT AN ANGLE AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM BELOW.
  • Page 85 STEP 47: SANDBOX SEATS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. 2470L SANDBOX SEAT #8 x 2" Wood Screw QTY. (2) QTY. (8)

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