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MANCHESTER
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Please read the owner's manual before assembling your play set.
It provides additional information on the care and use of your play
set. You must carefully read the entire instruction manual before pro-
ceeding with the assembly or use of your new play set.
Creative Playthings takes great care to design its products with your
child's safety in mind. However, only with careful supervision and
proper safety instructions, can you be assured of safe play time on
any product designed for children.
This product is intended for single family home/residential use
only and not intended for use in any public setting. Placement in
any public setting constitutes a misuse of this product.

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  • Page 1 You must carefully read the entire instruction manual before pro- ceeding with the assembly or use of your new play set. Creative Playthings takes great care to design its products with your child’s safety in mind. However, only with careful supervision and proper safety instructions, can you be assured of safe play time on any product designed for children.
  • Page 2 • Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the play set. • Never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your play set. Accessories or items not ap- proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.

  • Page 3: Safe Play Area

    • The Manchester play set has ground dimensions of 8' x 14' (Swing Accessories not included). • The Manchester play set requires a level ground surface of 20' x 26' for a Safe Play Area (Swing Accessories not included). • Additional accessories may increase the size of the Safe Play Area.

  • Page 4: Hardware Bag Contents

    17003-1811 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2" We have packaged more hardware 17003-2211 Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2" 94 17020-107 T25 Deck Screw #8 x 2" than is required for assembly. MANCHESTER Page 4 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)

  • Page 5: Pre Assembly Information

    Assembly PRE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION All hardware on this set is specially coated for corrosion resistance. If non-Creative Playthings hardware is used, it MUST be galvanized or stainless steel. CREATIVE PLAYTHINGS PLAY SETS USE A FEW STANDARD CONNECTIONS. BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONNECTIONS WILL SIMPLIFY ASSEMBLY AND INSURE A SAFER PLAY PRODUCT FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
  • Page 6 Assembly PLAY SET VIEW MANCHESTER Page 6 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)

  • Page 7: Component Parts

    Tire & Chain Assembly 5 40443-400 19" Steel Rung & Collar 63069-707 Manchester Box 7 AW* 1 15168-400 12' Rocket Slide, Green AV 1 40541-400 Chain Cargo Net MANCHESTER Page 7 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)

  • Page 8: Maintenance Instructions

    Tighten as required and specified in these instructions. Do not over tighten. • Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration. If upon inspection, hardware has sharp edges, rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure; replace them through Creative Playthings Customer Service.
  • Page 9 3/8 x 4-1/2" Lag Screws and two 7/16" Flat Washers. The Platform frame assembly can be used to help set the leg spacing. Rung holes on inside edge Note hole position MANCHESTER Page 9 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 10 Lag Screw and one 7/16" Flat Washer. Pilot drill a 5/16" hole for the Lag Screw. Please note: one Lag Screw will be temporarily removed in a future step. MANCHESTER Page 10 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 11 Leg with the upper hole on the Platform Beam. Secure the Leg Assembly to the Platform As- sembly using two 3/8 x 4" Hex Bolt Assem- blies. MANCHESTER Page 11 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 12 It may be necessary to lift the center of the structure to make the attachments since the Legs tend to push the Posts together until the structure is more secure. MANCHESTER Page 12 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 13 STEP 15 — Swivel for Tire Swing (Optional): Fasten the Swivel for the Tire Swing (AT) to the Platform Stringer using two 3/8 x 3" Hex Bolt Assemblies. MANCHESTER Page 13 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 14 Push the ends of the Cargo Supports into the holes on the inside face of the Cargo Leg. Push the Step Support (Z) onto the opposite ends of the Cargo Supports as shown. MANCHESTER Page 14 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 15 Make sure the counter-bored hole is closer to the ladder end location Rope hole of the End Support and the rope hole is above the end where the rock wall is to be installed. MANCHESTER Page 15 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 16 Climbing Rope (H) through the hole in the Rope Base Rail as shown. Dress the rope neatly out of the way. #8 x 2" T25 Deck Screw MANCHESTER Page 16 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 17 Be careful not to drive the screws too deep; the tips of the Screws must not protrude. The shaft of 1/4" weld nuts can be used to gauge the gaps. MANCHESTER Page 17 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 18 Mark the position of the holes on the Platform Boards. Move the Posts out of the way and drill 3/8" holes through the Boards at the marks. Fasten each Bracket to the Platform using 5/16 x 1" Hex Bolt Assemblies. Tighten all fasteners. MANCHESTER Page 18 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 19 Repeat using the two remaining Hand Grips at the Ladder Entrance. Note: if the Manchester Fun Deck add-on is to be in- stalled, wait to install the Hand Grip nearest the Fun Deck. The Hand Grip will interfere with Fun Deck in- stallation.
  • Page 20 Rope remains taut. WARNING: AT NO TIME SHOULD THE BOTTOM END OF THE ROPE BE UNTIED OR LOOSE ENOUGH TO FORM A LOOP. THIS PRESENTS EXTREME DANGER TO CHILDREN. MANCHESTER Page 20 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 21 Swing should be adjusted by putting the hook through a low- er link in the chain. The bottom of the tire should be no closer to the ground than 8". MANCHESTER Page 21 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 22 3-1/2" The function of the Ladder Slat is to pre- vent a situation where a child's body can slide through an opening where his head will not. MANCHESTER Page 22 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 23 Slide away and increase the holes in the Slide to 1/4" di- ameter. Replace the Slide and fasten using one 1/4 x 2" Lag Screw and one 8MM Flat Washer for each hole. MANCHESTER Page 23 © Copyright 2011, Creative Playthings 19809-200 Rev F (01-19)
  • Page 24 1" Hole Caps. Save all instruction sheets and receipts in case it becomes necessary to contact Creative Playthings for warranty service and/or part replacement. The warranty can be found in your Owner’s Manual. Please fill out the warranty card on the back of your owners manual. Your completed warranty card will allow us to quickly process warranty claims.

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