Summary of Contents for Community Playthings The Community Loft Model 2 Corner
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The Community Loft L330 / MODEL 2 CORNER PRODUCT GUIDE...
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This product is intended for indoor use only. Use the patterns supplied in this Product Guide. We cannot take responsibility for Build the loft right where you want it. Do free-form structures. not reposition assembled lofts by dragging. community playthings ®...
Thank you for choosing the We have also included instructions for taking Community Loft. I know you your loft apart. are looking at a pile of boxes Important maintenance and cleaning right now, and wondering if it is possible to information is found on pages 20-21.
GETTING sTaRTED Lay the pieces of your Model 2 Corner kit on the floor. You will see there are short panels and tall panels. The short ones are for the first and second layers of the loft; the tall ones are for the third layer.
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2 pairs of Stair Railings 2 Stairs 3 Short Posts 1 Diagonal Dowel Panel 1 Diagonal Platform 1 Double Arch 3 Single Platforms 1 Double Platform Model 2 Corner...
BasIC skILLs We said no-tools assembly and we meant it. But you will need a friend to help you. It takes four hands to build a loft, but no tools at all! Screw rubber feet into posts until they Slide a connector ring flat side down onto are snug.
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Stand two long posts and slide a Capture the panel by sliding another short panel into the connector rings. connector ring flat side up onto each post. Check the joints. Every panel should be To add the next panel, lift one of the con- locked in place by four connector rings.
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Screw post extenders on top of the short Warning: posts which will support your landing. When arches are used on the 2nd level Do not over tighten the posts. Align the they MUST be supported underneath by sides. A slight loose ness will not affect Arch Supports! the stability of the finished loft.
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notches 22" Coupling Left Railing Left Bottom Label 22" Coupling Lay the left stair railing on the floor. (Railings are labeled on their underside.) Affix a 22" coupling (with the shaped end up) to the top end of the railing, by sliding the metal connectors over their mates on the railing.
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Add the railings. The railings slide into Capture the railings using connec tor the stairs with the ‘bottom’ label down. rings. Then, use short panels to complete the second layer. Add more connector Hint: Hold couplings and push down. rings as you build, so each panel is captured by four rings.
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Slide another connector ring flat side Then lay the platforms in place. down onto each post. Screw post extenders on top of each Check all the joints. Then, add the sec- post which goes to the third layer. Do ond stairs the same way you put in the not overtighten the posts.
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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.
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Add the stair railings. The railings slide Use tall panels to create the third layer. into the slots on the stairs with the Add connector rings as you go so each ‘bottom’ label down. panel is captured by four rings and will not fall down.
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Check that all post feet are firmly on the floor. If a post needs lengthening, turn the rubber foot clockwise until the post is anchored. For more variety… Try customizing your loft by rearranging the panels. Any panel can be substi- tuted for another panel of the same size, with one exception.
Checklist in order of installation: Floor Plan - First Level All 10 long posts? 2 short posts? 5 single solid panels, 3 single arches in 77" bottom layer? 77" All 14 arch supports in bottom layer as in floor plan? 4 single arches, 1 diagonal arch in second layer to hold structure...
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Checklist in order of installation: 1 single platform landing? 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts? 1 short post at bottom of stairs? 1 stair? 1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings? 4 short clear panels, 2 single solid panels? 1 single arch, 1 diagonal arch and 1 double arch in second layer? Panels and couplings properly held by the connectors?
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Checklist in order of installation: 1 double, 2 single, 1 diagonal platform on top with a circular plug? 10 post extenders on top of long posts? 1 stair, 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short couplings at the bottom and 2 long couplings at the top? The Community Loft...
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Checklist in order of installation: 9 upper panels? All panels and couplings properly held by the connectors? All 13 caps screwed down tight? Refer to Safety page. Levelling feet adjusted? Model 2 Corner...
MaINTaINING yOUR LOfT Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose When cleaning plastic surfaces, do not parts, missing parts, and/or malfunctions. use harsh detergents or cleansers. These Check caps to be sure they remain tightly may scratch or mar the surface. Nontoxic screwed down.
CLEaNING yOUR CaRPETs You will not need to wash your carpets as often Yes, you can have a picnic on your loft! The if you vacuum them frequently. When you do carpets are made of a nylon fiber weave need to wash them, however, they are designed treated for stain resistance, and a BioCel to come off for cleaning.
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- ward.
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Take the stair railings off by lifting Unscrew post extenders and lift off loose straight up. Then you can remove the connector rings. If you have trouble un- stairs. A sharp tap on the bottom of the screwing posts, put a connector ring on couplings will loosen them from the each side of the joint and use them as railing for storage.
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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 UC37 FL006 Rev G...
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