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*51-3052*
51-3052
Skyloft Add-On*
(BOXES: 1542 wood box,
*playset sold separately
Copyright © 2020 Gorilla Playsets
166 Etowah Industrial Court
www.gorillaplaysets.com
playsets
playsets
Model: 1542
1542 accessory box)
All Rights Reserved
Canton, GA 30114
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REV 3-10-2020

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ playsets playsets Skyloft Add-On* Model: 1542 (BOXES: 1542 wood box, 1542 accessory box) *playset sold separately Copyright © 2020 Gorilla Playsets All Rights Reserved *51-3052* 166 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.gorillaplaysets.com 51-3052 REV 3-10-2020...
  • Page 2 !!READ BEFORE BEGINNING PLAYSET ASSEMBLY - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!! There will be deviations to the way your playset is constructed due to the addition of this 1542 Skyloft Add On kit. If your playset has a 1525 Treehouse Add on Kit or a 1531 Fort Add On Kit make sure you read through all of those manuals thoroughly before beginning assembly of the playset.
  • Page 3 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 4 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 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-11. This product is intended for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls.
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  • Page 7 PRODUCT REGISTRATION - SKY LOFT ADD-ON (1542) - 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...
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  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 Model: 1542 (BOXES: 1542 wood box, 1542 accessory box) REV: 3.10.2019...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines………………………………………..…......…...Pages 3-6 Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions………………………....Pages 6-9 How to Install T-nuts, Board Identification, Predrill Lag screw Directions and Swing Beam Loading....................Pages 10-14 Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents..........Pages 15-16 Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists……………………..……..Pages 17-23 Deck Frame……………………………..………...…..........
  • Page 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24: 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 25 1542 - Overhead with Dimensions Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 48" 29 4 " (DECK) ENTRY 4 " " OPENING " " (DECK) 2 " "...
  • Page 26 REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8”, 3/8”, 9/64”, 11/64” bits. ___ 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 27 11-0115 1542 Hardware PAGE 1 OF 1 REV A: 2/27/2020 JH #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 40 #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT #8 x 1-3/4" QTY: 1 WOOD SCREW QTY: 8 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 90 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 60 5/16"...
  • Page 28 11-2027 SUB BRACKET HARDWARE 3/8" X 2-1/2" 3/8" WASHER LAG SCREW QTY: 4 12/09/2015 QTY: 4 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS. PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1:1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES.
  • Page 29 1542 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 X 4 X 7-3/16" TONGUE-ONLY ROOF FINISHER 1542A 1 X 5 X 7-3/16" TONGUE-AND- GROOVE ROOF BOARD 1542B 5/4 X 3 X 18" PANEL SLAT-1 1542C 5/4 X 3 X 22-3/4" PANEL SLAT-2 1542D 5/4 X 3 X 31-1/8" PANEL SLAT-3 1542E 5/4 X 4 X 17-1/2"...
  • Page 30 1542 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 5/4 X 6 X 32-1/2" ENTRY BOARD 1542H 5/4 X 6 X 29-3/4" DECK BOARD 1542I 2 X 4 X 16" END POST 1542J 2 X 4 X 21-1/4" LADDER STEP 1542K 2 X 4 X 25.28" END BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 1542L...
  • Page 31 1542 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 30-7/8" LADDER SIDE 1542O 2 X 4 X 44-1/4" TOP PANEL SUPPORT 1542P 2 X 6 X 12" CONNECTOR BOARD 1542Q 2 X 6 X 20-1/4" CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1542R 2 X 6 X 29-3/4" DECK SUPPORT 1542S 2 X 6 X 29-3/4"...
  • Page 32 1542 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 41-5/16" CORNER POST 1542V 4 X 4 X 72-3/8" SUPPORT POST 1542W...
  • Page 33 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. TELESCOPE TIC TAC TOE (UNASSEMBLED) 07-0010 FLAG KIT 09-1014 SUB BRACKET 11-5017 GRAB HANDLES (2 HANDLES ARE IN ONE BAG) 07-0005 SKYLOFT HARDWARE 11-0115 (NOT SHOWN) SUB BRACKET HARDWARE 11-2027...

  • Page 34: Deck Frame

    STEP 1: DECK FRAME 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW: * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORED HOLES. * NOTE DIRECTION OF NOTCH. 1542S DECK SUPPORT " 1542R CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1542S DECK SUPPORT 8 " COUNTERBORED HOLES TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. #8 X 2-1/2"...

  • Page 35: Deck Spacers

    STEP 2: DECK SPACERS 1: INSTALL DECK SPACER AS SHOWN BELOW. 1542G 1542G DECK SPACER DECK SPACER 16 " 23" #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH FLUSH...

  • Page 36: Corner Posts

    STEP 3: CORNER POSTS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORED HOLES. * NOTE: CORNER POSTS, MUST BE 90 DEGREES FROM DECK SUPPORT BEFORE SECURING WITH WOOD SCREWS. 1542V 1542V CORNER POST CORNER POST 5/16" WASHER 5/16"...

  • Page 37: Braces

    STEP 4: BRACES 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. 5/16" WASHER 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT 1542T DECK MOUNT 1542U 1542U ANGLE SUPPORT ANGLE SUPPORT 5/16" T-NUT 90.00° 2 "...

  • Page 38: Attaching Braces To Deck Frame

    STEP 5: ATTACHING BRACES TO DECK FRAME 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. NOTE: MAKE SURE CORNER POSTS ARE 90 DEGREES FROM DECK SUPPORT BEFORE SECURING WITH WOOD SCREWS. 5/16" WASHER 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT 5/16" T-NUT 90° 90° #8 X 2-1/2"...
  • Page 39 STEP 5A: MOUNTING THE PLATFORM TO SWING BEAM 1: SET THE PLATFORM ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND USE THE NOTCHES TO CENTER IT AS SHOWN BELOW. FLUSH...

  • Page 40: Support Posts

    STEP 6: SUPPORT POSTS 1: ATTACH SUPPORT POSTS AS SHOWN BELOW. * NOTE: MAKE SURE SUPPORT POSTS ARE 90 DEGREES FROM DECK SUPPORT BEFORE SECURING WITH WOOD SCREWS. * NOTE POSITION OF COUNTERBORED HOLES. 1542W 1542W SUPPORT POST SUPPORT POST 5/16"...
  • Page 41 STEP 7: LADDER 1: ASSEMBLE LADDER AS SHOWN BELOW: 1542O LADDER SIDE 1542K 1542O LADDER STEP LADDER SIDE #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS TOP OF LADDER STEP SHOULD BE FLUSH TO BOTTOM/SIDE OF NOTCH.
  • Page 42 STEP 8: ATTACHING LADDER TO POSTS. 1: ATTACH LADDER ASSEMBLY IN BETWEEN SUPPORT POSTS AS SHOWN BELOW. NOTE: MAKE SURE LADDER ASSEMBLY IS FLUSH TO SUPPORT POSTS. THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE SUPPORT POST SHOULD BE SITTING ON TOP OF DECK BEFORE SECURING WITH WOOD SCREWS.
  • Page 43 STEP 9: SECURING TO FORT. *IMPORTANT* - CENTER THE POSTS EQUALLY BEFORE INSTALLING LAG SCREWS INTO POSTS. PRE-DRILL 11/64"PILOT HOLES AT ALL LOCATIONS BEFORE INSTALLING LAG SCREWS. 1: SECURE SUPPORT POSTS TO SWING BEAM MOUNT AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: SECURE ANGLE SUPPORTS TO SWING BEAM AS SHOWN BELOW. POST 3/8"...
  • Page 44 STEP 9A: POST BOTTOM ATTACHMENT 1: CAREFULLY DRILL 3/8" HOLES THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD USING THE POST HOLES AS A GUIDE. 2: INSTALL T-NUTS. 3: FASTEN AS SHOWN. POSTS DRILL 3/8" HOLES USING POST HOLES AS A GUIDE. 5/16" T-NUT BOTTOM PANEL BOARD...

  • Page 45: Deck Boards

    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. 1542I DECK BOARD #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW...
  • Page 46 STEP 11: ATTACHING PANEL SUPPORTS 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. * NOTE COUNTERBORED HOLE POSITIONS. 1542N 5/16" T-NUT 5/16" WASHER END PANEL SUPPORT 5/16" X 4-1/2" HEX BOLT 1542P TOP PANEL SUPPORT 1542N END PANEL SUPPORT COUNTERBORED HOLE TOWARDS THE TOP COUNTERBORED HOLE TOWARDS THE BOTTOM 1542N...
  • Page 47 STEP 11A: SECURING RAILS. 1: ENSURE ALL RAILS ARE SQUARE BEFORE SECURING TO THE POSTS. 2: SECURE WITH WOOD SCREWS. 90° 90° #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW 2 SCREWS HERE...
  • Page 48 STEP 12: FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW 1542M END TOP PANEL BOARD 1542J END POST 1542M 1542J END TOP PANEL BOARD END POST FLUSH 4 " FLUSH 8 " FLUSH...
  • Page 49 STEP 13: FRONT PANEL & BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 1: INSTALL T-NUTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE END POSTS WHERE SHOWN. 2: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT 5/16" T-NUT 5/16" WASHER 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLT 5/16"...
  • Page 50 STEP 14: PANEL SLATS 1: INSTALL PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN BELOW. #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW 1542D 1542E FLUSH PANEL SLAT-2 PANEL SLAT-3 1542E 1542C PANEL SLAT-3 PANEL SLAT-1 FLUSH " 4 " " SPACING 8 " SPACING 2" 4 "...
  • Page 51 STEP 15: CONNECTOR BOARDS TO FORT 1: INSTALL BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW 5/16" X 3" LAG SCREW 5/16" WASHER END FLUSH TO SIDE OF DECK SUPPORT. TOP FLUSH TO BOTTOM OF DECK. 1542Q CONNECTOR BOARDS...
  • Page 52 STEP 16: INSTALLING PLAY SET WOOD ROOF 1: COMPLETE WOOD ROOF INSTALLATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR PLAY SET AS SHOWN IN YOUR MAIN PLAY SET INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 2: THE CHIMNEY WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROOF AS SHOWN BELOW. 3: INSTALL 4 ROOF BOARDS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR PLAY SET AS SHOWN BELOW.
  • Page 53 STEP 16A: SKY LOFT WOOD ROOF. 1: INSTALL ROOF BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. #8 X 1-1/2" WOOD SCREW. FLUSH 1542B ROOF BOARD 1542A ROOF FINISHER...
  • Page 54 STEP 17: ENTRY BOARD 1: INSTALL ENTRY BOARD BETWEEN THE SHORT ROOF BOARDS, FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LONG ROOF BOARD. #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS 1542H (TOP) ENTRY BOARD FLUSH TO BOTTOM EDGE OF LONG ROOF BOARD. #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW (BOTTOM)
  • Page 55 STEP 17A: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX TO ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE OMITTING STEPS 6 AND 7. 2: USE THE SCREWS INCLUDED WITH THE TIC TAC TOE TO ATTACH THE GREEN BRACKETS TO THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS. EACH GREEN BRACKET SHOULD BE CENTERED OVER THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNT.
  • Page 56 STEP 17B: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY ON THE INSIDE OF THE PANEL SLATS AS SHOWN IN THE BOTTOM IMAGE. 2: PLACE THE TOP OF THE TIC TAC TOE BOARD 4" DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE PANEL SLAT.

  • Page 57: Accessories

    STEP 18: ACCESSORIES 1: INSTALL THE ACCESSORIES BELOW USING THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THEM FOR ASSEMBLY. USE THE BOTTOM IMAGES BELOW FOR PLACEMENT. FLAG ASSEMBLIES TELESCOPE FLAG PLACEMENT 9" " TELESCOPE PLACEMENT 3" 3"...

  • Page 58: Panel Slats At Deck

    STEP 19: PANEL SLATS AT DECK 1: LOCATE THE 5/4 X 3 X 28-1/4" PANEL SLATS FROM THE MAIN PLAYSET PARTS BOXES. 2: EQUALLY SPACE A PANEL SLAT BETWEEN THE CORNER POST AND THE SUPPORT POST ON EACH SIDE. 3: FASTEN EACH SLAT WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS.. SUPPORT POST CORNER...

  • Page 59: Grab Handles

    STEP 20: GRAB HANDLES 1: PLACE THE GRAB HANDLES AS SHOWN AND FASTEN THEM WITH THE HARDWARE THAT IS INCLUDED WITH THEM. 8 " GRAB HANDLES GRAB HANDLES...
  • Page 60 STEP 21: MOUNT SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM BRACKET USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH ONE TORQUE WASHER AND THE SUB BRACKET ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND THE CHANNEL BRACKET, 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH.
  • Page 61 STEP 22: LEVEL SWING BEAM 1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE BEAM LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SWING BEAM LEVEL. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE LEGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE SWING BEAMS ON UNEVEN GROUND (DOWN SLOPE).
  • Page 62 STEP 23: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 58" SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 2: LEVEL CROSS-MEMBER AND MARK THE LOCATION OF THE SECURING HOLES INSIDE THE CROSS-MEMBER HOLES. 3: USE 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 3/8" WASHERS TO SECURE THE CROSS-MEMBER TO THE SWING BEAM LEGS. 4: CHOOSE TWO HOLES IN THE SUB BRACKET THAT DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE OTHER LAG SCREWS IN THE SWING LEG.

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