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Acadia - Tarp Roof
Timber Shield Post Option
BOXES: W-1, TSB, 120
*52-2011-T*
52-2011-T
Model: 1500BT
(BOXES: 1501, 1502N,
1510, 1511, 1523, Tire Swing
Box & 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,
1524

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  • Page 1 BOXES: 1520-2bx, 1522, BOXES: W-1, TSB, 120 1524 (BOXES: 1501, 1502N, 1510, 1511, 1523, Tire Swing Box & Slide Box) Copyright © 2016 PlayNation Play Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved *52-2011-T* 190 Etowah Industrial Court Canton, GA 30114 www.playnation.com 52-2011-T...
  • 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

    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

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION - Acadia - 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

    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: Important Documents

    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: 1500BT Amber Post Option Timber Shield Post Option BOXES: 1520-2bx, 1522, BOXES: W-1, TSB, 120 1524 (BOXES: 1501, 1502N, 1510, 1511, 1523, Tire Swing Box & Slide Box) REV: 5.18.2016...
  • 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 16-35 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

    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-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

    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 -11' - 1 " Please familiarize yourself with the manual, parts/components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started. SITE PLAN: 19'-1" 6'-9 8 " 8'-9 8 " 10'-1 16 " 3'-1 16 " 5'-10" Rock Wall Swing Belts (2) 3'-11 2 "...

  • Page 25: Required Tool List

    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” and a 7/8” Paddle style bit. ___ ½” Wrench and Socket ___ ½” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket ___ 9/16”...
  • 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 3/8 X 3-1/2" 1510 HARDWARE HEX LAG SCREW QTY: 11 PAGE: 1 OF 1 REV B 8/19/2014 JH TORQUE WASHER QTY: 4 5/16" TEE NUT QTY: 2 5/16" PLASTIC 3/8" PLASTIC BOLT CAP BOLT CAP QTY: 2 QTY: 4 3/8" LOCK NUT QTY: 4 3/8"...
  • Page 30 1511 HARDWARE PAGE: 1 OF 1 REV A 2/4/2013 J.H. #8 X 2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 20 5/16" TEE NUT QTY: 10 5/16" X 3-1/2" HEX LAG 5/16 X 4-1/2" 5/16" WASHER SCREW HEX BOLT QTY: 26 QTY: 14 QTY: 12 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS.
  • Page 31 11-0065 5/16" X 2-1/2" 5/16" X 2-1/2" 5/16" X 1-1/2" 1523 Hardware LAG SCREW HEX BOLT HEX BOLT QTY: 4 QTY: 6 9/17/2014 JH QTY: 4 #8 X 3-1/2" WOOD SCREW QTY: 4 #8 X 2-1/2" WOOD SCREW #8 X 1-1/4" QTY: 127 PAN HEAD SCREW 3/8"-16 X 3/4"...
  • Page 32 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 NOTE: THIS ITEM 2 X 4 X 17"...

  • Page 33: Description Qty

    PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 32-1/2" PICNIC TABLE 2-4-3250-PTL 2 X 4 X47-3/8" TARP BOARD 2-4-4738-TB 2 X 4 X 47 " SAFETY BOARD/ END PANEL BOARD 2-4-4750-SBEP 2 X 4 X 58" SWING BEAM CROSS MEMBER (2 HOLES ON CENTER) 2-4-5800-CM NOTE: THIS ITEM...
  • Page 34 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 4 X 70" DECK SUPPORT (2 HOLES ON CENTER) 2-4-7000-DS 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 "...
  • Page 35 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER SUPPORT - FRONT RIGHT 2-6-10200-RLSFR 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER RUNNER - FRONT RIGHT 2-6-10200-RLRFR 4 X 4 X 47 " SWING BEAM MOUNT 4-4-4750-SBM X 13 " PICNIC TABLE SLAT 125-3-1325-PTS...
  • Page 36 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. X 28 " PANEL SLAT 125-3-2825-PS X 4 X 40 " DECK SPACER 125-4-4038-DS 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"...
  • Page 37 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 2 X 2 X 16" RAMP FLOOR SUPPORT 2-2-1600-FS 2 X 4 X 18" RAMP POST BRACE 2-4-1800-RPB 2 X 4 X 18 " RAMP SUPPORT 2-4-1875-RS 2 X 4 X 33" RAMP POST 2-4-3300-RP 2 X 4 X 95-1/2" RAMP MIDDLE FLOOR BOARD 2-4-9550-MFB...
  • Page 38 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 X 4 X 8" ROPE MOUNT 4-4-0800-RM 4 X 4 X 72" TIRE SWING 4-4-7200-AFL 2 X 4 X 47 " TIRE SWING CROSS MEMBER 2-4-4750-CM NOTE: ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE REFERRED TO AS "PLASTIC COATED" WILL BE 4 X 4 X 96"...
  • Page 39 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. WAVE SLIDE ROCK WALL 12' or 13' RAMP ROPE ROPE LADDER ROPE SWINGS W/CHAINS 04-0002 TRAPEZE W/CHAINS 04-0006...
  • Page 40 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. SWING PLATE 11-5002 CLIMBING ROCK (5 ROCKS ARE IN ONE BAG) ROCKS 07-0008 A-FRAME SWING BRACKET 11-5010 HARDWARE BOXES HARDWARE BOXES: 1501, 1502N, 1523, 1510, 1511 INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 41 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. IRON DUCTILE SWING HANGERS 11-4012 TELESCOPE 07-0001 TIRE SWING W/CHAINS 04-0014...
  • Page 42 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. GREEN BRACKET 11-5013 BRACKET 28-0001 SPRING CLIP 11-4003 SAFETY HANDLE (2 HANDLES ARE IN ONE BAG) 07-0005...
  • Page 43 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. TARP 05-0010 (MATERIAL AND COLOR WILL VARY BY MODEL) FLAG KIT 09-1014 TIC TAC TOE (UNASSEMBLED) 07-0010...
  • Page 44 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. MANUFACTURER (NOT SHOWN) LOGO PLATE GROUND STAKE (2 STAKES ARE IN ONE BAG) 07-0016-P STEERING WHEEL 07-0004 TIRE SWING SWIVEL 11-4010...

  • Page 45: Step 1: Attaching T-Nuts To The Corner Posts

    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 46 STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME 1: LAY THE 2 X 6 X 47-1/2" SANDBOX BOARD ON TOP OF THE RIGHT SIDE CORNER POSTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE SANDBOX BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN. 2: USE 5/16 X 4-1/2"...
  • Page 47 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 48: Step 4: Deck Supports

    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 49: Step 5: Front Frame Assembly

    STEP 5: FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 102" ROPE LADDER RUNNER ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS. THE HOLES IN THE ROPE LADDER RUNNER 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 50: Step 6: Rear Frame Assembly

    STEP 6: REAR FRAME ASSEMBLY 1: PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70" SANDBOX BOARD ON 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 51 STEP 6A: LEVELING THE PLAY SET AND LAGS 1: INSTALL LAG SCREWS ONLY IN THE FOUR 2 X 6 BOARDS AT THE DECK HEIGHT AT THIS TIME. SQUARE EACH OF THESE FOUR BOARDS TO THE CORNER POSTS AND THEN INSTALL THE LAG SCREWS. THIS IS TO MAKE THE STRUCTURE RIDGID FOR THE LEVELING AND SQUARING PROCESS.
  • Page 52 STEP 7: BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 1: PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" END 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. FRONT OF FORT 5/16"...
  • Page 53 ! 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 54 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 A1/8" DRILL BIT AT THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN BELOW. THE HOLE AT 20-3/16" IS THE CENTER OF THE BOARD AND ONLY NEEDS TO BE DRILLED ONCE.
  • Page 55 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 56 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. 8 "...

  • Page 57: Step 11: Rock Wall

    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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 STEP 15: ATTACHING THE ROCK WALL 1: PLACE THE ROCK WALL INTO POSITION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FORT AS SHOWN BELOW. USING THE 90 GREEN BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE; DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD. 2: GO UNDERNEATH THE DECK TO INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3/8”...
  • Page 62 STEP 16: CLIMBING RAMP 1: LAY OUT THE 2 X 4 X 96" RAMP SIDE BOARDS MAKING SURE THE LARGE HOLES ON TEH ENDS ARE CLOSEST TO THE FLOOR. 2: FIRST PLACE ONE 2 X 4 X 18-3/4" RAMP SUPPORT BOARD AT THE SQUARE END OF THE 2 X 4 X 96" RAMP SIDE BOARDS.
  • Page 63 STEP 16A: CLIMBING RAMP 1: PLACE THE RAMP SIDE ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE. HAMMER A 5/16" T-NUT INTO EACH HOLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE RAMP SIDE. 2: REPEAT FOR THE OTHER RAMP SIDE. 5/16" T-NUT 5/16" T-NUT 5/16" T-NUT 5/16"...
  • Page 64 STEP 17: CLIMBING RAMP 1: PLACE ONE 2 X 6 X 95-1/2" FLOOR BOARD AGAINST EACH OF THE RAMP SIDE BOARDS. FASTEN THE FLOOR BOARDS TO THE RAMP SUPPORT BOARDS WITH TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS PER SUPPORT. THE BOARDS SHOULD BE FLUSH AT THE SQUARE END OF THE RAMP SIDES.
  • Page 65 STEP 17A: CLIMBING RAMP 1: HAMMER A 3/8" T-NUT INTO THE INSIDE OF EACH POST. NOTE THIS IS THE SIDE OF THE POST THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE COUNTERBORED HOLE. 2: SCREW A 3/8" EYE BOLT WITH A WASHER INTO THE T-NUT SO IT LOOKS LIKE THE BOTTOM PICTURE.

  • Page 66: Wood Screw

    STEP 18: CLIMBING RAMP 1: ATTACH THE 2 X 2 X 16" FLOOR SUPPORT BOARDS TO THE FLOOR BOARDS WITH 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS. (SEE DETAIL VIEW BELOW) 2: FASTEN THE 90 GREEN BRACKET TO THE RAMP SIDES WITH 5/16 X 1-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. 2-1/2"...
  • Page 67 STEP 18A: CLIMBING RAMP 1: ATTACH A RAMP POST TO EACH RAMP SIDE WITH 5/16" X 2-1/2" HEX BOLTS AND 5/16" WASHERS. THE EYE BOLTS SHOULD BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RAMP POSTS 2: SQUARE THE RAMP POST TO THE RAMP SIDE AND DRIVE IN TWO 2-1/2" WOOD SCREWS TO SECURE IT.
  • Page 68 STEP 18B: CLIMBING RAMP 1: FASTEN A BRACKET AS SHOWN UNDERNEATH THE RAMP TO THE RAMP POST AND THE RAMP SUPPORT. 2: USE #8 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SQUARE DRIVE SCREWS TO ATTACH THE BRACKET. 3: REPEAT FOR THE RAMP POST ON THE OTHER SIDE. BRACKETS DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 2...
  • Page 69 STEP 18C: CLIMBING RAMP 1: LOCATE FOUR 2 X 4 X 18" RAMP POST SUPPORTS. 2: PLACE A RAMP POST SUPPORT AGAINST THE RAMP POST AND THE RAMP SIDE AS SHOWN BELOW. 3: THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP POST SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM OF THE RAMP SIDE.
  • Page 70 STEP 19: CLIMBING RAMP TO FORT 1: PLACE THE CLIMBING RAMP INTO POSITION CENTERED IN THE FRONT RIGHT OPENING ON THE FORT. USING THE RAMP BRACKETS AS A TEMPLATE DRILL A 3/8” HOLE THROUGH THE FRONT FACE BOARD. 2: FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK INSERT A T-NUT INTO THE BACK SIDE OF THE 3/8” HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD.
  • Page 71 STEP 19A: ROPE MOUNT 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 8" ROPE MOUNTS ONTO THE FRONT OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT. THE LEFT ONE SHOULD BE EVEN WITH THE EDGE OF THE COUNTERBORED HOLE. THE RIGHT ONE SHOULD BE 1-1/4" AWAY FROM THE RIGHT CORNER POST.
  • Page 72 STEP 19B: RAMP ROPE HANDRAILS 1: LOCATE THE RAMP ROPES THAT ARE IDENTICAL IN LENGTH. THEY SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 13 FEET IN LENGTH. IF YOU HAVE FIVE 13 FOOT ROPES THAT IS FINE, HOWEVER IF TWO ARE 12 FEET THEN USE THEM. 2: TIE A KNOT IN ONE END OF A ROPE WITH THE END HANGING OUT ABOUT 2"...
  • Page 73 STEP 20: 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 74 STEP 21: CENTER POST FRONT/REAR 1: HAMMER A T-NUT INTO THE HOLE OF EACH 2 X 4 X 71-7/8" CENTER TARP SUPPORT 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 75: Step 22: Panel Slats

    STEP 22: 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 76 STEP 23: 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. 2 X 4 X 47-3/8" TARP BOARD #8 X 2-1/2"...

  • Page 77: Step 24: Swing Beam Plate

    STEP 24: 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 WITH 1/2" WASHERS ON TOP, AND 3/8"...
  • Page 78 STEP 25: 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 79 STEP 26: 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 80 STEP 27: REST SWING BEAM ON FORT *TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP 1: LAY THE SWING BEAM ACROSS THE 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 81 STEP 28: 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 82 STEP 29: 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 83 STEP 30: 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 84 STEP 31: 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 85 STEP 32: TARP 1: PLACE THE 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 BOARD WITH #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH 1/4" WASHERS. REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE. (NOTE IF YOU WISH YOU MAY PREDRILL HOLES FOR THE PAN HEAD SCREW WITH A 1/8"...

  • Page 86: Step 33: Hanging The Swings

    STEP 33: 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 87: Step 34: Safety Board

    STEP 34: 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 HOLES OFFSET UP OR DOWN (YOUR CHOICE) TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5/16 X 3-1/2"...

  • Page 88: Step 35: Picnic Table

    STEP 35: 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 89 STEP 36: PICNIC TABLE 1: MEASURE 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 INSIDE OF THE CORNER POST WITH #8 X 3"...
  • Page 90 STEP 37: 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 91 STEP 38: TIRE SWING 1: PLACE THE 4 X 4 X 72" TIRE SWING LEGS FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE SWING LEG BRACKET. 2: FASTEN THE TIRE SWING LEGS TO THE SWING LEG BRACKET WITH 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREWS AND 3/8" WASHERS. TIRE SWING LEGS FLUSH TO TOP OF SWING LEG BRACKET...
  • Page 92 STEP 39: TIRE SWING 1: LINE UP THE HOLES OF THE TIRE SWIVEL WITH THE HOLES IN THE TIRE SWING BEAM. 2: FASTEN THE TIRE SWIVEL TO THE TIRE SWING BEAM USING 3/8" X 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS, AND 3/8"...
  • Page 93 STEP 40: TIRE SWING 1: FASTEN THE TIRE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM BRACKET USING 3/8" X 7" CARRIAGE BOLTS WITH TORQUE WASHERS ON TOP OF THE TIRE SWING BEAM, AND 3/8" LOCK NUTS WITH 3/8" WASHERS FROM UNDERNEATH. PLACE A BOLT CAP OVER ANY EXPOSED THREADS.
  • Page 94 STEP 41: TIRE SWING IMPORTANT: NOTE THE TIRE SWING LEGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE SWING BEAMS ON UNEVEN GROUND (DOWN SLOPE). THEY ARE LONGER THAN REQUIRED. IF YOUR GROUND IS RELATIVELY LEVEL, YOU MAY NEED TO EITHER A) DIG IN BOTH LEGS WHERE THEY MEET THE GROUND, OR B) BEND THE LEGS OUT SLIGHTLY TO MATCH YOUR GRADE.
  • Page 95 STEP 42: TIRE SWING IN THIS STEP YOU WILL BE MOUNTING THE TIRE SWING BEAM TO THE FORT. AN EXTRA PERSON IS NEEDED FOR THIS STEP. 1: INSTALL T-NUTS IN THE PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLES AS SHOWN BELOW. 2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES AT THE END OF THE TIRE SWING BEAM WITH THE PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLES IN THE CORNER POST.
  • Page 96 STEP 43: LEVEL TIRE SWING BEAM 1: PLACE A LEVEL ON TOP OF THE TIRE SWING BEAM AND ADJUST THE BEAM LEGS IN OR OUT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE TIRE SWING BEAM LEVEL. IMPORTANT: NOTE THE LEGS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE SWING BEAMS ON UNEVEN GROUND (DOWN SLOPE).
  • Page 97 STEP 44: SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER 1: POSITION THE 2 X 4 X 47-1/2" TIRE SWING LEG CROSS-MEMBER AGAINST THE SWING LEGS. 2: LEVEL THE TIRE SWING CROSS-MEMBER AND MARK THE LOCATION OF THE SECURING HOLES INSIDE THE CROSS- MEMBER HOLES ONTO THE SWING LEGS. 3: USE 3/8 X 3-1/2"...
  • Page 98 STEP 45: HANGING THE TIRE SWING 1: START BY ATTACHING THREE SPRING CLIPS TO THE TIRE SWIVEL ON THE SWING BEAM. 2: ATTACH ONE CHAIN AT A TIME TO ONE SPRING CLIP. 3: ADJUST HEIGHT AS NEEDED. SPRING CLIP TIRE SWING CHAIN...

  • Page 99: Step 46: Rope Ladder

    STEP 46: 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 100 STEP 47: 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 101 STEP 48: 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 1-1/4"...
  • Page 102 STEP 49: 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 103 STEP 50: 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 104: Step 51: Safety Handles

    STEP 51: 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 105 STEP 52: INSTALLING CLIMBING ROPE 1: TIE A KNOT AT ONE END OF THE 10' ROPE AND THREAD IT THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE END 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 106: Step 53: Flag Kit

    STEP 53: 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. **DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN** FLAG 1/2" PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW...

  • Page 107: Step 54: Sandbox Seats And Nameplate

    STEP 54: SANDBOX SEATS AND NAMEPLATE 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 108: Step 55: Ground Stakes

    STEP 55: 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 109: Step 56: Steering Wheel

    STEP 56: 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 110 APPENDIX...
  • Page 111 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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