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L220 / MODEL 1 CLASSIC
PRODUCT GUIDE

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  • Page 1 The Community Loft L220 / MODEL 1 CLASSIC PRODUCT GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Build the loft right where you want it. Do free-form structures. not reposition assembled lofts by dragging. Railing must be less than 3½" away from the wall of your room, or more than 9". Anything in between is an entrapment hazard. community playthings ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The first pages show what each piece looks like, We have also included instructions for taking and how many of each come with this kit. Then your loft apart and trying a new configuration. come the Basic Skills: the real nitty-gritty tech- Important maintenance and cleaning informa- niques you need to build your loft.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Lay the pieces of your Model 1 Classic on the floor. You will see there are short panels and tall panels. The short ones are for the first layer of the loft; the tall ones are for the second layer.
  • Page 5 2 pairs of Stair Railings 2 Stairs 1 Double Dowel Panel 2 Double Arches 1 Single Platform 2 Double Platforms Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 6: Basic Skills

    BASIC SKILLS We said no-tools assembly and we meant it. These basic skills are for building any of the loft But you will need a friend to help you. It takes patterns in this book. After you have read them four hands to build a loft, but no tools at all! through, choose the loft you would like to build (see pages 12-14) and follow the pattern pro-...
  • Page 7 Go slowly; it is not easy to replace a panel after a layer is placed on top. Slide another connector ring onto each Lay platforms in place. Add the stairs. All post, flat side down. four corners of each stair should fit into connector rings. Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 8 notches 29" Coupling Left Railing Left Bottom Label 22" Coupling Lay the left stair railing on the floor. (Railings are labeled on their underside.) Affix a 29" coupling (with the shaped end up) to the top end of the railing, by sliding the metal connectors over their mates on the railing.
  • Page 9 Add the railings. The railings slide into Capture the railings using slots on the stairs with the ‘bottom’ connec tor rings. label down. Hint: Hold couplings and press down. Any half-circle holes should be filled with the half-circle plugs at this time. Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 10 Use tall panels to create the second Check all joints. Make sure all panels layer, following the pat tern you have are where you want them to be. Then chosen. Add connector rings as you go fill hole between two platforms using a so each panel is captured by four rings circular plug.
  • Page 11: Choosing Your Configuration

    In a right-hand corner, the bottom becomes a secret maze of corners and tunnels. Or try it in a left-hand corner and the double arch allows you to see everything that’s happening underneath. Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 12 Rachel’s loft page 18–19 53" 77" Rachel’s loft has an intriguing stair arrange ment that keeps traffic flow off of the loft area. The spacious top invites whole group activites like story time, finger games, or a teddy bear picnic. Bonnie’s loft page 20–21 77"...
  • Page 13 . Are knights and princesses your theme for the month? Your kings and queeens will be able to see far if you place their castle near the classroom windows. Dragons with six or eight legs will emerge from the double arches, but watch out for the small ones simmering under the stairs! Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 14 For more variety… Try customizing your loft by rearranging the panels. Any panel can be substitut- ed for another panel of the same size, except never put an arch next to stair railing. Did you know you can flip a pattern and build it facing the other direction? It’s easy if you photocopy the plan on a sheet of transparent overhead material.
  • Page 15: Building Your Loft

    Simon’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  9 long posts?  2 single solid, 1 clear panel?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 16 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 2 double platforms, 1 half and 1 circular plug?  2 sets of stairs with 3 short posts?  2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  7 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held properly...
  • Page 17 Rachel’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  9 long posts?  2 single solid, 1 clear panel?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 18 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 2 double platforms, 1 half and 1 circular plug?  2 sets of stairs with 3 short posts?  2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top for each set? Checklist in order of installation:  7 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held...
  • Page 19 Bonnie’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  9 long posts?  2 single solid, 1 clear panel?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 20 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 2 double platforms, 1 half and 1 circular plug?  2 sets of stairs with 3 short posts?  2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top for each set? Checklist in order of installation:  7 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held...
  • Page 21 Karen’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  9 long posts?  2 single solid, 1 clear panel?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 22 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 2 double platforms, 1 half and 1 circular plug?  2 sets of stairs with 3 short posts?  2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  7 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held...
  • Page 23 Tony’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  9 long posts?  2 single solid, 1 clear panel?  1 diagonal, 2 double and 5 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 24 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 2 double platforms, 1 half and 1 circular plug?  2 sets of stairs with 3 short posts?  2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  7 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held properly...
  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Loft

    1) Apply carpet cleaner sparingly, rubbing gently. Blot to remove urine, vomit, or water color stain and rinse with clear water. Blot dry. stains… 2) Apply white vinegar to remove the detergent. Blot, rinse with water, and blot dry. Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 26: Taking Apart Your Loft

    TAKING APART YOUR LOFT Before taking apart your loft, read all of the instructions, and get a friend to help. If you plan to store your loft, remember it is made of wood, and needs to be stored in a dry place. Start at the top of the loft and work down- If you have circular plugs between platforms, ward.
  • Page 27 Continue around removing one panel at a time. Remove the platforms and stairs. Then take apart the bottom layer of the loft. Now you can try another pattern, and give the room a whole new look! Model 1 Classic...
  • Page 28 Customer Service: PO Box 2 Ulster Park, NY 12487 Office hours: 9-5 EST Phone (800) 777-4244 Fax (800) 336-5948 (845) 572-3468 www.CommunityPlaythings.com Sales@CommunityPlaythings.com ZW61 DC6366 Rev Q...

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