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A P P L E T O N P L AY S Y S T E M – F 2 4 1 4 8
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
KidKraft, Inc.
4630 Olin Road
Dallas, Texas 75244 USA
customerservice@kidkraft.com
canadacustomerservice@kidkraft.com
1.800.933.0771
972.385.0100
For online parts replacement visit
https://parts.kidkraft.com/
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 22'3" x 28' area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 6' (1.8 m)
CAPACITY - 6 Users Maximum, Ages 3 to 10; Weight Limit 110 lbs. (49.9 kg) per child.
RESIDENTIAL HOME USE ONLY. Not intended for public areas such as schools, churches, nurseries, day cares or parks.
Warning. Only for demestic use.
KidKraft Netherlands BV
Olympisch Stadion 8
1076 DE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
europecustomerservice@kidkraft.com
+31 20 305 8620 M-F from 09:00 to 17:30
(GMT+1)
For online parts replacement visit
https://parts.kidkraft.eu/
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and
follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often

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Warnings And Safe Play Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2
Protective Surfacing Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3
Instructions For Proper Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4
About Our Wood – Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5
Keys To Assembly Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6
Metric Conversion Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7
Part ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 8-12
Installation of I.D./Warning Plaque . . . . . . . . . . . .Final Step
9404148
4 - 8 Hrs
Two person
Two person
assembly
assembly
Rev 04/09/2020

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Proper Maintenance ....pg. 4 KidKraft, Inc. KidKraft Netherlands BV About Our Wood – Limited Warranty ....pg. 5...
  • Page 2 Warnings and Safe Play Instructions CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Complying with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children using this play system.
  • Page 3 Protective Surfacing - Reducing Risk of Serious Head Injury From Falls. 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. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with ASTM F1292.
  • Page 4 Instructions for Proper Maintenance Your KidKraft Play System is designed and constructed of quality materials with your child’s safety in mind. As with all outdoor products used by children, it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your Play Set, it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.
  • Page 5 About Our Wood KidKraft Premium Play Systems uses only premium playset lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although we take great care in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is still a product of nature and susceptible to weathering which can change the appearance of your set.
  • Page 6 Keys to Assembly Success Tools Required Shovel Measuring Drill (1/8” Safety Hammer Ratchet 1/2”, Level #2 & #3 Phillips Square Step Tape 3/16” Bit) Glasses 7/16” & 9/16” or Robertson Ruler Ladder Key Number: 2X 012 Post 2 x 4 x 83” represent the step number.
  • Page 8 Part Identification (Reduced Size) WOOD CHART (4) CE Floor Board 1 x 4 x 32-1/2" Nominal Size Actual Size ⅜ 1½" x 5 " 0304 2" x 6" 3630304 Box 1 ⅜ ⅜ " x 3 " 2" x 4" ⅜...
  • Page 9 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) WOOD CHART Nominal Size (1) Ridge 2 x 2 x 46-1/2" Actual Size 1½" x 5 ⅜ " 3641794 Box 1 2" x 6" 1794 ⅜ ⅜ " x 3 " 2" x 4" ⅜ "...
  • Page 10 1X 3750703 Green Pine Ridge Chalk Wall Inglewood Canopy 1X 3201103 Corner Brace Set (4pk) 1X 9320374 1X 3200184 KidKraft ID 2X 3724943 Triangle Plate (4pk) Plaque 1X 3310140 42” Belt Swing Green 40" High Rail Slide w/ Welded Chain...
  • Page 11 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) (13) LW2 - 5/16" Lock Washer - (9253300) (43) FW1 - 1/4" Flat Washer - (9251200) (40) TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut (9285200) (44) LW1 - 1/4" Lock Washer - (9253200) (13) TN2 - 5/16" T- Nut (9285300) (17) FW2 - 5/16"...
  • Page 12 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 1/4 x 3" (3) LS3 - Lag Screw - (9262230) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2" (2) H1 - (24) H2 - - (9277220) - (9277212) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-3/4" (1) H11 - - (9277223) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2"...
  • Page 13 Before you discard your cartons fill out the form below. • The carton I.D. stamp is located on the end of each carton. The tracking number is located on the KidKraft ID Plaque (9320374). • Please retain this information for future reference. You will need this information if you contact the Consumer Relations Department.
  • Page 14 Step 1: Swing Beam Assembly Fig. 1.3 Warning: For your childs safety, orientate the swing hangers as A: In the middle holes of (1772) shown to ensure your swing will have proper swing motion when CE SW Beam Back install 2 Bolt installed.
  • Page 15 Step 2: Swing End Assembly A: Attach 2 (2803) SW Posts to (4920) SW Upright using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 2.1) B: Attach (4921) SW Support to both (2803) SW Posts and (4920) SW Upright using 3 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut).
  • Page 16 Step 3: Swing Beam A: Place (4919) SW Rail Block in the centre between (1773) CE SW Beam Front and (1772) CE SW Beam Back and attach beams with 1 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolt (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut). (fig. 3.1 & 3.2) B: Attach Swing Beam Assembly to the side of the Swing End Assembly with the overhang (fig.
  • Page 17 Step 4: Swing Side Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: To 2 (1771) Posts attach (1770) SW Ground and (1759) SW Floor using 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in each board.
  • Page 18 Step 5: Wall Side Assembly A: To 2 (1771) Posts loosely attach (1759) SW Floor and (1769) Ground Side with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per board. (fig. 5.1) Fig. 5.1 1759 Notice hole towards back Back 1797...
  • Page 19 Step 6: Front Frame Assembly A: Attach (1764) Floor Front to (1771) Posts with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Bolt (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut). Hex Bolts to be installed from the inside of the assembly. (fig. 6.2) B: Attach (1752) Top Front to (1771) Posts with 4 (S7) 12 x 2”...
  • Page 20 Step 7: Rock Rail Assembly A: Attach (1766) Corner Block 1/2” from bottom of (1765) Rock Rail with 2 (S3) 8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 7.1. B: Place (1765) Rock Rail with Corner Block against (1764) Floor Front so the top of the angled edge is 3/8” above (1764) Floor Front.
  • Page 21 Step 8: Attach Centre Divider A: Attach (1751) Centre Divider to (1752) Top Front with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Bolt (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut) from outside of the assembly and to (1764) Floor Front with 1 (H11) 1/4 x 2-3/4” Bolt (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut) from inside the assembly.
  • Page 22 Step 9: Attach Gusset A: Make sure assembly is square and then place 1 (0312) Gusset tight to the under side of (1764) Floor Front and to (1771) Post from the inside of the assembly. Make sure the gusset is flush to the outside of the post and attach with 2 (S4) #8 x 3”...
  • Page 23 Step 10: Attach Lower Front A: Attach (1767) Lower Front flush to the top of (1766) Corner Block at (1769) Ground Side with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Screws. (fig. 10.1 & 10.2) B: Make sure (1767) Lower Front is level and then attach to (1765) Rock Rail with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Screws. (fig.
  • Page 24 Step 11: Floor Back Assembly A: Attach (1762) Floor Back to (1761) Side Joist with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Bolts (with flat washer, lock washer and t-nut) and 2 (S7) 12 x 2” Pan Screws (with flat washers) as shown in fig. 11.1. Bolts to be installed on (1761) Side Joist side and screws installed from (1762) Floor Back side.
  • Page 25 Step 12: Floor Back Assembly Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: On the back side of the assembly attach (1768) Lower Back flush to the bottom and outside edge of (1771) Posts with 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3”...
  • Page 26 Step 12: Floor Back Assembly cont. C: Attach 2 (0359) Front Dividers to (1762) Floor Back with 1 (H1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per board. Be sure to keep bolts loose. (fig. 12.4 & 12.6) D: Attach each (0359) Front Divider to (1758) Top Back using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4”...
  • Page 27 Step 13: Chalk Wall Assembly A: Place the Chalk Wall Tarp in between each (0359) Front Divider and (1758) Top Back. Make sure tarp is smooth and tight and then attach to (1758) Top Back with 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). Tighten the bolts in both (0359) Front Dividers.
  • Page 28 Step 14: Floor Frame Assembly A: From inside of the assembly, measure 3-1/8” down from the top of both (1759) SW Floors then attach (1763) Floor Joist to each board with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. Make sure the (1763) Floor Joist is installed with the side measuring 1-3/8”...
  • Page 29 Step 15: Attach Floor Boards A: Install 1 (1774) CE Gap Board to each end of the assembly attaching to (1761) Side Joist, (1763) Floor Joist and (1764) Front Floor using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. Make sure boards are tight to each (1759) SW Floor, (1762) Floor Back and each (1771) Post.
  • Page 30 Step 16: Attach Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE ON LEVEL GROUND A: Drive 2 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground against 2 (1771) Posts and (1770) SW Ground. Attach to (1771) Posts using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 16.1 & 16.2) Fig.
  • Page 31 Step 17: Wall Assembly A: On the Swing Side Wall attach 1 (0304) CE Floor Board on each side of the (2782) SW Mount with 4 (S1) #8 x 1 1/8” Wood Screws per board. Make sure the bottom of the boards are 1” up from the (1774) CE Gap Boards and there is approximately 3”...
  • Page 32 Step 18: Attach Tarp Frame A: Attach (1794) Ridge to (2783) Tarp Upright and flush to end of (2782) SW Mount using 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 18.1. B: Pre-drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit and then attach 1 (1796) Top End to each end of each (1797) Side Top, making sure the pilot holes are centred on the end of (1797) Side Top, with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 33 Step 19: Attach Canopy A: Place Canopy over (1794) Ridge making sure bottom edges of Canopy are even on both sides of assembly. (fig. 19.1) B: Secure one side by attaching Canopy to 1 (1796) Top End using 5 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer).
  • Page 34 Step 20: Attach Rock Rail A: Place 1 (1765) Rock Rail 17” from the already installed (1765) Rock Rail so the top measures 3/8” above (1764) Floor Front then attach both (1765) Rock Rails to (1764) Floor Front with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per board and second (1765) Rock Rail to (1767) Lower Front with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 35 Step 21: Attach Slide A: Beside Rock Wall, centre slide in opening between (1751) Centre Divider and (1771) Post. B: Pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes and attach slide to fort through the floor boards and into (1764) Floor Front using 2 (S7) #12 x 2”...
  • Page 36 Step 22: Attach Swing To Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 3 to (2782) SW Mount with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 22.1 & 22.2.
  • Page 37 Step 23: Attach Swing End Ground Stakes and Swings A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at each (2803) SW Post on the inside of the assembly and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 23.1 & 23.2) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers.
  • Page 38 Tracking Number: Número Numèro de Suivi: seguimie read by a supervising adult. your set that is easily seen and read by a supervising adult. Hardware Other Parts #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw 1 x KidKraft I.D. Plaque...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 Would you recommend the purchase of our products to friends and family? Comments: MAIL TO: Fill out your registration card online at KidKraft https://prdregistration.kidkraft.com/ 4630 Olin Road Dallas, TX 75244 United States KidKraft would like to say Thank You for Attention: Customer Service your time and feedback.

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