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Cayman - Tarp Roof
Timber Shield Post Option
BOXES: W-1, 120
*52-2014-T*
52-2014-T
Model: 1500ET
(BOXES: 1501, 1502,
1507, 1514 & Slide Box)
Copyright © 2016 PlayNation Play Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
190 Etowah Industrial Court
Canton, GA 30114
www.playnation.com
Amber Post Option
BOXES: 1520-2bx, 1522

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  • Page 1 Amber Post Option Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: 1520-2bx, 1522 BOXES: W-1, 120 (BOXES: 1501, 1502, 1507, 1514 & Slide Box) Copyright © 2016 PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved *52-2014-T* 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.playnation.com...
  • Page 2 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 use our “Quick Response Center”...
  • Page 3 2016 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. warrants its Lifetime™ series of swing sets to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for the lifetime of the product for above ground structural wood components and for two years for all other components (e.g., swings, hardware, plastics, tarps, rope ladder, etc.) except PlayNation's Super Scoop Slides™...
  • Page 4 PlayNation's discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to PlayNation. PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. • 190 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 770-704-9300 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. Also a 6 foot safety zone should be used around the entire play set.
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  • Page 7 WARRANTY REGISTRATION - Cayman Tarp Roof - PlayNation manufactures the 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER finest quality products that Mail this completed form to: are designed for outstanding Fax this completed form to: PlayNation Playsets strength and durability. OPTION 1 (800) 880-3300 190 Etowah Industrial Court back our products with an...
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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 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. PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA. 30114...
  • Page 11 Model: 1500ET Timber Shield Post Option Amber Post Option BOXES: W-1, 120 BOXES: 1520-2bx, 1522 (BOXES: 1501, 1502, 1507, 1514 & Slide Box) REV: 5.20.2016...
  • Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines………………………………………..……......Pages 3-6 Leveling Fort, General Information and Definitions…………………....Pages 6-8 How to Install T-nuts, Board Identification, Predrill Lag Screw Directions and Swing Beam Loading..................Pages 9-13 Site Plan, Required Tool List and Kit Contents..........Pages 14-15 Hardware, Lumber and Accessory Checklists.………………………………..Pages 16-30 Adding T-Nuts to Corner Posts...…………………………………..………...…...
  • 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 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/cpscpub/pubs/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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 HEIGHT - 10' - 10 " Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 19'- 8 " 2'-0" 6'-8 " Rope Ladder 2'-8 " 10'-1 " 3'-1 " 5'-10"...
  • Page 25 REQUIRED TOOL LIST: ___ Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) ___ Drill Bits 1/8” 3/16” , 3/8”, 9/64”, 11/64” ___ 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 26 1501 HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 2 REV A: 9/10/2014 JH #8 X 1" WOOD SCREW QTY: 2 #14 X 1-1/4" #8 X 1-3/4" PAN HEAD SCREW WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 QTY: 4 #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 189 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 52 #8 X 3"...
  • Page 27 5/16" X 3-1/2" 3/8 X 3-1/2" HEX LAG HEX LAG SCREW SCREW QTY: 12 QTY: 12 1501 HARDWARE PAGE: 2 OF 2 REV A: 9/10/2014 JH #2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT QTY: 1 3/8 x 7" 3/8 x 6-1/2" 3/8 x 3-1/2" 3/8 x 9"...
  • Page 28 1502N HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 1 REV B: 8/18/2015 JH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW QTY: 10 #8 X 1-3/4" WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 14 3/8" X 1-1/8" BLACK PLASTIC PLUG QTY: 10 5/16"...
  • Page 29 1507 HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 1 REV A: 9/10/2014 JH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 20 5/16" TEE NUT QTY: 12 5/16" WASHER QTY: 25 5/16 X 4-1/2" 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX BOLT LAG SCREW QTY: 12 QTY: 14 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS.
  • Page 30 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 13" ANGLE SUPPORT 2-4-1300-AS 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORT 2-4-1800-AS 2 X 4 X 14" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 2-4-1400-BPB 2 X 4 X 14-3/4" PICNIC TABLE TOP SUPPORT 2-4-1475-PTTS 2 X 4 X 17" LADDER STEP 2-4-1700-LS 2 X 4 X 24"...
  • Page 31 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" TARP BOARD 2-4-4738-TB 2 X 4 X 47 " END PANEL/ SAFETY BOARD (2 HOLES OFFSET) 2-4-4750-SBEP 2 X 4 X 58" SWING BEAM CROSS MEMBER (2 HOLES ON CENTER) 2-4-5800-CM 2 X 4 X 66" LEFT LADDER SIDE 2-4-6600-LLS...
  • Page 32 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 70" REAR TOP PANEL BOARD (2 HOLES OFFSET/ 1 CENTERED) 2-4-7000-RTPB 2 X 4 X 71-7/8" CENTER TARP SUPPORT 2-4-7188-CTS 2 X 6 X 47 " BOTTOM PANEL AND SANDBOX BOARD (4 HOLES OFFSET) 2-6-4750-ESPB 2 X 6 X 70"...
  • Page 33 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 79-1/2" ROPE LADDER RUNNER(4 HOLES OFFSET, 3 HOLES ON CENTER) 2-6-7950-RLR 4 X 4 X 47 " SWING BEAM MOUNT 4-4-4750-SBM X 13 " PICNIC TABLE SLAT 125-3-1325-PTS X 17 " TIC TAC TOE MOUNT 125-3-1750-TTTM X 28...
  • Page 34 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. X 3 X 23 " ROCK WALL CAP 125-3-2387-RWC X 6 X 22" SANDBOX SEAT 125-6-2200-SS X 6 X 23 " BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD 125-6-2387-BRW X 6 X 23 " ROCK WALL BOARD 125-6-2387-RWB X 6 X 43" PICNIC TABLE TOP AND SEATS 125-6-4300-PTTS...
  • Page 35 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. NOTE: ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE REFERRED TO AS "PLASTIC COATED" PLASTIC COATED WILL BE AMBER STAINED WOOD FOR 4 X 4 X 108" THE SOLID CEDAR WOOD OPTION. SWING BEAM PLASTIC COATED 4 X 4 X 96" CORNER POST PLASTIC COATED 4 X 6 X 120"...
  • Page 36 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. WIKI WAVE SLIDE 03-0013 ROCK WALL ROPE ROPE LADDER ROPE SWING W/CHAINS 04-0002 TRAPEZE W/CHAINS 04-0006...
  • Page 37 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SWING PLATE 11-5002 CLIMBING ROCK (07-0008 ROCKS IS A PACK OF 5) A-FRAME SWING BRACKET 11-5010 HARDWARE HARDWARE BOXES: 1501, 1502, 1507 BOXES...
  • Page 38 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGER 11-4012 TELESCOPE 07-0001 TARP (MATERIAL AND COLOR WILL VARY BY MODEL 47-3/8" X 105")
  • Page 39 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. GREEN BRACKET 11-5013 SPRING CLIP 11-4003 SAFETY HANDLES (PAIR) 07-0005...
  • Page 40 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. FLAG KIT 09-1014 MANUFACTURER (NOT SHOWN) LOGO PLATE GROUND STAKES (PAIR) 07-0016-P TIC TAC TOE (UNASSEMBLED) 07-0010 STEERING WHEEL 07-0004...
  • Page 41 STEP 1: ATTACHING T-NUTS TO THE CORNER POSTS 1: THIS STEP IS CRITICAL TO BUILDING THE FORT PROPERLY. IF ANY MISTAKES ARE MADE HERE, YOU WILL NEED TO DIS-ASSEMBLE AND THEN RE-ASSEMBLE TO MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS. 2: MAKE SURE HOLES ARE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. USE A BOLT TO CLEAN OUT ANY DEBRIS. 3: LAY OUT EACH OF THE 4 X 4 X 96"...
  • Page 42 STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 79-1/2" ROPE LADDER RUNNER ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 43 STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE LEFT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS ON THE GROUND IN THEIR PROPER ORIENTATION. 2: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" SANDBOX BOARD ON TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 44 STEP 4: DECK SUPPORTS YOU WILL NEED AN EXTRA PERSON FOR THIS STEP. 1: WITH HELP, STAND UP THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLIES. 2: FASTEN THE 2 X 4 X 70" DECK SUPPORTS TO THE HOLES AT 54-3/4" WITH 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORT 5/16"...
  • Page 45 STEP 5: FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 46 STEP 6: REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD AT THE BOTTOM REAR OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD MUST BE OFFSET UP. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS TO ATTACH THE TOP HOLES OF THE SANDBOX BOARD TO THE T-NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS.
  • Page 47 STEP 6A: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND LAGS 1: INSTALL LAG SCREWS ONLY IN THE FOUR 2 X 6 BOARDS AT DECK HEIGHT AT THIS TIME. SQUARE EACH OF THESE FOUR BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS AND THEN INSTALL THE LAG SCREWS.
  • Page 48 STEP 6B: ANGLE SUPPORTS 1: FOUR 2 X 4 X 18" ANGLE SUPPORTS ARE MOUNTED UNDER THE DECK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE PLAY SET TO THE 2 X 6 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH OR LOWER THAN THE TOP OF THE DECK SUPPORT.
  • Page 49 STEP 7: BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" BOTTOM PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES UP AND FASTEN TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS WITH 5/16" WASHERS. 5/16"...
  • Page 50 ! ATTENTION ! IN THE FOLLOWING THREE STEPS YOU WILL BEGIN THE INSTALLATION OF THE DECK SPACERS AND DECK BOARDS. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING THE DECK BOARDS/DECK SPACERS TO FIT BETWEEN THE FRONT FACE BOARD AND BOTTOM PANEL BOARD DO THE FOLLOWING: 1: LOOSEN UP THE BOARDS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE PLAY SET.
  • Page 51 STEP 8: DECK SPACERS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE 5/4 X 4 X 40-3/8" DECK SPACERS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THE HOLE AT 20-3/16" ONLY NEEDS TO BE DRILLED ONCE.
  • Page 52 STEP 9: CENTER DECK SUPPORT 1: FIND THE 2 X 4 X 70" CENTER DECK SUPPORT WITHOUT HOLES. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK SPACERS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED, PLACE THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT AT THE CENTER OF THE DECK SPACERS (USE THE HOLE ON CENTER AS A GUIDE) AND MAKE A MARK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FORT TO REPRESENT A CENTER LINE.
  • Page 53 STEP 10: DECK BOARDS THE FOLLOWING STEP IS RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SPLITS IN THE WOOD 1: PRE-DRILL THE ENDS OF THE DECK BOARDS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION DAMAGE. PRE-DRILL BOTH ENDS WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. 5/4 X 6 X 47-3/8"...
  • Page 54 STEP 11: ROCK WALL 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66" ROCK WALL SIDES. 2: POSITION THE ROCK WALL SIDES SO THAT THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS ARE BOTH FACING THE SAME WAY. 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER. T-NUT 2 X 4 X 66"...
  • Page 55 STEP 12: ROCK WALL 1: FIND ELEVEN 5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8" ROCK WALL BOARDS, AND ONE 5/4 X 6 X 23-7/8" BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD(1 HOLE). 2: STARTING FROM THE TOP, PLACE ONE ROCK WALL BOARD ON TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES, FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES, AND ATTACH WITH TWO 2"...
  • Page 56 STEP 13: ROCK WALL 1: FASTEN THE 90 GREEN BRACKET TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 5/16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTS INTO THE T-NUTS AT THIS TIME. GREEN BRACKET 5/16"...
  • Page 57 STEP 14: ROCK WALL 1: FIND TEN ROCKS AND THIRTY 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH WASHERS. 2: MOUNT THE ROCKS IN A STAGGERED MANNER ON THE ROCK WALL BOARDS. THREE PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS WILL SECURE EACH ROCK TO THE WALL. NOTE: THE IMAGE SHOWN BELOW IS A GENERIC ARRANGEMENT OF ROCKS ON THE ROCK WALL.
  • Page 58 STEP 15: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL INTO POSITION ON THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. USING THE 90 BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE; DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. THE BOTTOM OF THE GREEN BRACKETS SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 3/4"...
  • Page 59 STEP 16: LADDER 2 X 4 X 66" 1: FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66" LADDER SIDES. LADDER SIDE 2: POSITION THE LADDER SIDES SO THAT THE T-NUT SLOTS IN THE BOARDS ARE FACING EACH OTHER AND ARE PARALLEL. 3: INSERT T-NUTS INTO THE OUTSIDE OF THE LADDER SIDES AND SET WITH A HAMMER.
  • Page 60 STEP 17: LADDER TO FORT 1: PLACE THE LADDER INTO POSITION ON THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. USING THE LADDER BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE, DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3/8” HOLES ON THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD.
  • Page 61 STEP 18: CENTER POST FRONT/REAR 1: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE OF EACH 2 X 4 X 71-7/8" CENTER POST FRONT/REAR. 2: PLACE THE CENTER POSTS INSIDE THE RAILINGS AT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE PLAYSET. LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE CENTER POSTS WITH THE HOLES IN THE RAILINGS. 3: FASTEN THE CENTER POSTS TO THE RAILINGS WITH 5/16"...
  • Page 62 STEP 19: PANEL SLATS 1: FIND TWENTY-TWO 5/4 X 2-5/8 X 28-1/4" PANEL SLATS. 2: PRE-DRILL THE SLATS 1" FROM EACH END ON CENTER WITH A 1/8" DRILL BIT. 3: INSTALL THE PANEL SLATS AT EQUAL LENGTHS. SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS. 4: ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS TO THE FORT WITH 2"...
  • Page 63 STEP 20: TARP BOARDS 1: LOCATE THREE 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" TARP BOARDS. 2: ATTACH EACH TARP BOARD TO THE TOP OF THE CORNER POSTS OR THE CENTER POSTS WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW 2 X 4 X47-3/8"...
  • Page 64 STEP 21: SWING BEAM PLATE 1: PLACE THE SWING BEAM PLATE ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT, LINING UP THE PILOT HOLES. 2: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM PLATE TO THE SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING 3-1/2" CARRIAGE BOLTS ON TOP, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8"...
  • Page 65 STEP 22: IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS WITH THE HOLES IN THE SWING BEAM. IF YOUR BEAM IS BOWED SLIGHTLY PLACE THE BOW SIDE UP; THE SWING HANGERS WILL BE ON THE BOTTOM. 2: FASTEN EACH SWING HANGER TO THE SWING BEAM USING 7"...
  • Page 66 STEP 23: ATTACH SWING LEGS TO BRACKET 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 108" SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET. 2: FASTEN THE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. SWING LEGS FLUSH TO TOP OF SWING LEG BRACKET...
  • Page 67 STEP 24: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP. 1: REST THE SWING BEAM ON TOP OF THE FORT RAILINGS. THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH TWO EMPTY HOLES SHOULD OVERHANG THE SIDE OF THE FORT WITH THE TRIANGULAR SWING BEAM PLATE. 2: SIT THE SWING BEAM LEGS UPRIGHT UNDER THE TWO EMPTY HOLES IN THE END OF THE SWING BEAM.
  • Page 68 STEP 25: MOUNT SWING BEAM TO SWING BEAM LEGS 1: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM BRACKET USING 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP OF THE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH. 2: USE A 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 69 STEP 26: MOUNT SWING BEAM ON FORT AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP. 1: HAVE ONE PERSON WALK THE SWING BEAM OUT TO THE END OF THE FORT FROM INSIDE THE FORT WHILE THE OTHER PERSON CARRIES IT BY THE LEGS. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLE AT THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLE ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
  • Page 70 STEP 27: 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 71 STEP 28: 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. 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 72 STEP 29: TARP 1: PLACE THE 47-3/8" X 105" TARP ACROSS THE TARP BOARDS WITH THE HEMS ON THE INSIDE. 2: FASTEN THE OUTSIDE CORNERS OF THE TARP TO THE SIDE OF THE TARP BOARD FIRST. ATTACH THE GROMMETS IN THE TARP TO THE TARP BOARDS WITH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH 1/4" WASHERS. REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE.
  • Page 73 STEP 30: HANGING THE SWINGS 1: START BY ATTACHING ONE SPRING CLIP TO EACH IRON DUCTILE ON THE SWING BEAM. 2: ATTACH ONE CHAIN PER ACCESSORY TO EACH SPRING CLIP. 3: ADJUST HEIGHT AS NEEDED. SPRING CLIP SWING CHAIN...
  • Page 74 STEP 31: SAFETY BOARD 1: MEASURE 24" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORT. MARK THESE POSITIONS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS. ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" SAFETY BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES ON THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 75 STEP 32: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE TWO 2 X 4 X 14-3/4" PT TOP SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 27-1/2" PT SEAT SUPPORTS, TWO 2 X 4 X 32-1/2" PT LEGS AND TWO 5/4 X 3 X 13-1/4" PICNIC TABLE SLATS. 2: FOR THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY, PLACE A 2 X 4 X 14-3/4"...
  • Page 76 STEP 33: PICNIC TABLE 1: MEASURE UP 26-3/8" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PLAYSET. MAKE MARKS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS WITH A PEN OR PENCIL AT 26-3/8". 2: PLACE THE TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY FLUSH TO THE MARK ON THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER POST. ATTACH THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY TO THE INSDE OF THE CORNER POST WITH #8 X 3"...
  • Page 77 STEP 34: PICNIC TABLE 1: LOCATE FOUR 5/4 X 6 X 43" PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS. 2: CENTER THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS OVER THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS. 3: FASTEN THE PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS TO THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS WITH #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. 5/4 X 6 X 43"...
  • Page 78 STEP 35: ROPE LADDER 1: FIND THREE ROPE LADDER ROPES. MAKE A KNOT IN THE END OF EACH ROPE AND THREAD THE FREE END THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. PULL EACH ROPE TAUGHT. 2: MEASURE DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT 6 INCHES AND TIE A KNOT. THE BOTTOM OF THE KNOT SHOULD BE 6 INCHES BELOW THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT.
  • Page 79 STEP 36: MOUNTING THE SLIDE 1: PLACE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT-LEFT OF THE FORT. LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK. 2: PREDRILL 1/8" HOLES INTO THE DECK BOARDS AT THE SCREW LOCATIONS. 3: ATTACH THE SLIDE TO THE DECK BOARDS WITH 1-1/4"...
  • Page 80 STEP 37: MOUNTING THE TELESCOPE 1: WITH THE 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS PROVIDED IN THE TELESCOPE BAG, FASTEN ONE OF THE SQUARE TELESCOPE BRACKETS TO THE FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD ON THE SLIDE SIDE OF THE CENTER POST. 2: PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESCOPE BRACKET. 3: FASTEN THE REMAINING TELESCOPE BRACKET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAT THE FIRST TELESCOPE BRACKET WAS INSTALLED ON WITH THE 1-1/4"...
  • Page 81 STEP 38: INSTALLING CLIMBING ROPE 1: TIE A KNOT AT ONE END OF THE 10' ROPE AND THREAD IT THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE TOP PANEL BOARD. 2: THE UNTIED END WILL GO THROUGH THE HOLE OF THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD. TIE A SECURE KNOT AT THE END MAKING SURE THAT THE ROPE IS TIGHT AND WILL NOT WRAP AROUND YOUR HAND.
  • Page 82 STEP 39: TIC TAC TOE ASSEMBLY 1: LOCATE THE TIC TAC TOE BOX. 2: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX TO ASSEMBLE THE TIC TAC TOE OMITTING STEPS 6 AND 7. 3: LOCATE TWO 5/4 X 3 X 17-1/2" TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS. 4: USE THE SCREWS INCLUDED WITH THE TIC TAC TOE TO ATTACH THE GREEN BRACKETS TO THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS.
  • Page 83 STEP 40: TIC TAC TOE INSTALLATION 1: PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PLAY SET ON THE INSIDE. THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNT SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 4" OFF THE DECK. 2: ATTACH THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH #8 X 1-3/4" WOOD SCREWS. SWING BEAM TIC TAC TOE WITH BOARDS...
  • Page 84 STEP 41: SAFETY HANDLES 1: LOCATE THE SAFETY HANDLE BAG. 2: ADJUST THE SAFETY HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD. 3: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH TWO PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO WASHERS PROVIDED WITH THE SAFETY HANDLES.
  • Page 85 STEP 42: FLAG KIT 1: PLACE A FLAG ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT. 2: ATTACH THE BASE OF THE FLAG WITH THE 1/2" PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED. FLAG 1/2" PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW...
  • Page 86 STEP 43: SANDBOX SEATS AND NAME PLATE 1: PLACE THE 5/4 X 6 X 22" SANDBOX SEATS ONTO THE TOP OF THE SANDBOX BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: ATTACH THE SANDBOX SEATS TO THE SANDBOX BOARDS WITH #8 X 2" WOOD SCREWS. 3: LOCATE THE NAME PLATE FOR YOUR PLAY SET.
  • Page 87 STEP 44: GROUND STAKES 1: HAMMER A GROUND STAKE INTO THE EARTH NEXT TO EACH SWING LEG AT AN ANGLE. DO NOT HOLD THE UPPER PORTION OF THE STAKE AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF HITS OR IT MAY VIBRATE HARSHLY AGAINST YOUR HAND. IF THE TOP PART OF THE STAKE TWISTS WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS A ROCK OR ROOT YOU MAY HAVE TO BEND THE TOP PORTION OF THE STAKE AGAINST THE SWING LEG.
  • Page 88 STEP 45: STEERING WHEEL 1: GO TO THE REAR CENTER POST ON THE DECK. 2: DRILL A 3/16" PILOT HOLE 1" BELOW THE CENTER OF THE T-NUT. DRILL THE HOLE 2" DEEP. 3: PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL. 4: USE THE 2-1/2"...
  • Page 89 APPENDIX...
  • Page 90 1514 HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 1 9/19/2012 J.H. END OF SCREW #10 X 2" SELF LOOKS SPLIT DRILLING SCREW SIMILAR TO A QTY: 18 DRILL BIT. #14 x 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREW QTY: 4 5/16" TEE NUT QTY: 8 3/8" WASHER QTY: 4 5/16"...
  • Page 91 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNER - LEFT 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNER - RIGHT 4 X 4 X 86-1/4" MONKEY BAR LADDER SIDE 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR SUPPORT 1-5/16"...
  • Page 92 STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE LADDER 1: SEE FRONT SIDE BELOW. START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 86-1/2"L LADDER SIDES. WITH THE LARGE HOLES FACING YOU INSTALL A TEE NUT INTO THE TWO SMALL HOLES AT THE END OF EACH SIDE. 2: SEE FRONT SIDE BELOW.
  • Page 93 STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY 1: PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A LEFT AND RIGHT MONKEY BAR RUNNER (See bottom left pictures below) 2: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNERS. WITH THE FIVE LARGE HOLES FACING YOU INSTALL A 5/16"...
  • Page 94 STEP 3: ATTACHING THE LADDER TO THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY 1: LOCATE TWO 8-5/8" W X 6-1/2"H MONKEY BAR PLATES, EIGHT 5/16" X 3-1/2"L HEX BOLTS AND EIGHT 5/16" FLAT WASHERS. LOOSELY ATTACH THE LADDER ASSEMBLY TO THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE MONKEY BAR PLATES.
  • Page 95 STEP 4: MONKEY BAR SUPPORT 1: GO TO THE REAR OF YOUR PLAY SET. 2: MEASURE DOWN 7" FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE 2 X 4 X 70" REAR TOP PANEL BOARD AND MAKE A MARK ON EACH OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS. 3: PLACE THE BOTTOM OF THE 4 X 4 X 70"...
  • Page 96 STEP 5: ATTACHING THE MONKEY BARS 1: CENTER THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY ON TOP OF THE 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR SUPPORT. THE COUNTERSUNK HOLES IN THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY SHOULD FACE UP. 2: THE END OF TEH MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE FLUSH AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS. 3: ATTACH THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY TO THE MONKEY BAR SUPPORT WITH TWO 3/8"...
  • Page 97 STEP 6: ATTACHING THE SAFETY HANDLES 1: LOCATE THE TWO GREEN SAFETY HANDLES, FOUR #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND FOUR 1/4" FLAT WASHERS. 2: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE LADDER SIDE WITH TWO #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO 1/4"...
  • Page 98 CANOPY ACCENT (07-0032) *SOLD SEPARATELY* *SOLD SEPARATELY* 1: Center the Canopy Accent over the front or rear center post. The top of the Canopy Accent should be flush to the top of the center tarp board. 2: Install two #8 x 1-3/4" wood screws to secure the Canopy Accent to the front or rear center post. Note: The Canopy Accent is sold individually with two screws.

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