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L210 / MODEL 1 STARTER

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Page 1 The Community Loft L210 / MODEL 1 STARTER PRODUCT GUIDE...
Page 2 Use the patterns supplied in this Product CAUTION Guide. We cannot take responsibility for free-form structures. This product is intended for indoor use only. Build the loft right where you want it. Do not reposition assembled lofts by dragging. community playthings ®...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for choosing the When you are done you might have some parts Community Loft. I know you left over. Keep them for possible future use. are looking at a big pile of boxes We have also included instructions for taking right now, and wondering if it is possible to your loft apart and trying a new configuration.
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTInG STARTED Lay the pieces of your Model 1 Starter 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. Lay panels of the same size together so you can find them easily.
Page 5 1 Stair 1 pair of Stair Railings 1 Double Dowel Panel 1 Single Platform 1 Double Arch 1 Double Platform Model 1 Starter...
Page 6: Basic Skills
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! These basic skills are for building any of the loft configurations in this book.
Page 7 Stand two long posts and slide a short Capture the panel by sliding another con- panel into the connector rings. nector ring flat side up onto each post. Model 1 Starter...
Page 8 Check the joints. Every panel should be To add the next panel, lift one of the con- locked in place by four connector rings. nector rings and use it to capture the new Repeat this step for each panel as you panel.
Page 9 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" cou- pling (with the shaped end up) to the top end of the railing, by sliding the metal connectors over their mates on the railing.
Page 10 Add the railings. The railings slide into Capture the railings using connec tor slots on the stairs with the ‘bottom’ rings. label down. Hint: Hold couplings and push down. Any half-circle holes should be filled with the half-circle plugs at this time. The Community Loft...
Page 11 Use tall panels to create the second lay- Check all joints. Make sure all panels er, following the configuration you have are where you want them to be. Then chosen. Add connector rings as you go fill the hole with the circular plug. so each panel is captured by four rings Step on the plug to lock it in place.
Page 12: Choosing Your Configuration
ChOOSInG yOUR COnfIGURATIOn Which loft would you like to build? It may depend on where you want your loft to stand. Near win- dows so the children can look out? Far from the windows so it is cooler in summer? Build the loft right where you want it.
Page 13 Laurel’s loft is an “L” shaped design. It looks great in a corner, or as a room 77" divider. Place the loft near classroom windows and the children will finally be able to see the wide, wide world. Un- derneath, there is room for a quiet time out of the crowd.
Page 14: Building Your Loft
Becky’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  7 long posts?  1 clear and 2 single solid panels?  1 double and 3 single arches?  All panels properly held by the connectors? The Community Loft...
Page 15 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 1 double platform with half-circle plug?  1 stair unit with one short post?  1 pair of stair railings, with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  6 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held...
Page 16 John’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  7 long posts?  1 short clear and 2 single solid panels?  1 double arch and 3 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? The Community Loft...
Page 17 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 1 double platform with half-circle plug?  1 stair unit with one short post?  1 pair of stair railings, with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  6 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held...
Page 18 Laurel’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  7 long posts?  1 short clear and 2 single solid panels?  1 double arch and 3 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? The Community Loft...
Page 19 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 1 double platform with half-circle plug?  1 stair unit with 2 short posts?  1 pair of stair railings, with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top?  4 Stair couplings properly held by connectors? Checklist in order of installation:...
Page 20 Patty’s loft Checklist in order of installation:  7 long posts?  1 short clear and 2 single solid panels?  1 double arch and 3 single arches?  All panels properly held by connectors? The Community Loft...
Page 21 Checklist in order of installation:  1 single and 1 double platform with half-circle plug?  1 stair unit with 2 short posts?  1 pair of stair railings, with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top? Checklist in order of installation:  6 upper panels?  All panels and couplings held properly...
Page 22: Maintaining Your Loft
MAInTAInInG yOUR LOfT Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose When cleaning plastic surfaces, do not use parts, missing parts, and/or malfunctions. harsh detergents or cleansers. These may Check caps to be sure they remain tightly scratch or mar the surface. Nontoxic house- screwed down.
Page 23: Cleaning Your Carpets
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 Cush- to come off for cleaning.
Page 24: 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 plat- ward.
Page 25 Remove the top connector rings from one Take the stair railings off by lifting panel and lift it out of the bottom rings. straight up. Then you can remove the Do not take all the top rings off at once; stairs.
Page 26: Additions
ADDITIOnS These additions are available for your loft. They The L212 Large Addition (2 ft. x 4 ft.) includes a don’t only make your loft bigger, they make it Double Platform and six panels. more enticing. With even one inexpensive ad- The L213 Diagonal Addition (2 ft.
Page 27 Model 1 Starter...
Page 28 ® CUSTOMER SERvICE: United States 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 CE04 FL006 Rev Q...

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