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KidKraft Grand Valley Retreat Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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G R A N D VALLEY R E TREAT - F2 3 175
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
30'-11"
18'-11"
KidKraft, Inc.
4630 Olin Road
Dallas, Texas 75244 USA
customerservice@kidkraft.com
canadacustomerservice@kidkraft.com
1.800.933.0771
972.385.0100
For online parts replacement visit
https://parts.kidkraft.com/
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 30' 11" x 28' area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 7'1" (2.16 m)
10'-3"
CAPACITY - 11 Users Maximum, Ages 3 to 10; Weight Limit 110 lbs. (49.9 kg) per child.
28'-0"
RESIDENTIAL HOME USE ONLY. Not intended for public areas such as schools, churches, nurseries, day cares or parks.
Warning. Only for demestic use.
KidKraft Netherlands BV
Olympisch Stadion 29
1076DE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
europecustomerservice@kidkraft.com
+31 20 305 8620 M-F from 09:00 to 17:30
(GMT+1)
For online parts replacement visit
https://parts.kidkraft.eu/
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and
follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often
10-12 Hrs
FOR FORT & SWING

Table of Contents

Warnings and Safe Play Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2
Protective Surfacing Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3
Instructions for Proper Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4
About Our Wood - Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5
Keys to Assembly Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6
Metric Conversion Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7,8
Part ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9
Installation of I.D./Warning Plaque . . . . . . . . . . . .Final Step
9403175
2 - 3 Hrs
FOR SLIDE
Two person
assembly
Rev 07/01/2019

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for Proper Maintenance ....pg. 4 KidKraft, Inc. KidKraft Netherlands BV About Our Wood – Limited Warranty ....pg. 5...

  • Page 2: Warnings And Safe Play Instructions

    Warnings and Safe Play Instructions CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Complying with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children using this play system.

  • Page 3: Protective Surfacing Guidelines

    Protective Surfacing - Reducing Risk of Serious Head Injury From Falls. One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with ASTM F1292.

  • Page 4: Instructions For Proper Maintenance

    Instructions for Proper Maintenance Your KidKraft Play System is designed and constructed of quality materials with your child’s safety in mind. As with all outdoor products used by children, it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your Play Set, it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it.

  • Page 5: About Our Wood - Limited Warranty

    About Our Wood KidKraft Premium Play Systems uses only premium playset lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although we take great care in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is still a product of nature and susceptible to weathering which can change the appearance of your set.

  • Page 6: Keys To Assembly Success

    Keys to Assembly Success Tools Required Shovel Measuring Drill (1/8” Safety Hammer Ratchet 1/2”, Level #2 & #3 Phillips Square Step Tape 3/16” Bit) Glasses 7/16” & 9/16” or Robertson Ruler Ladder Part Identification Key 1234 Post 2 x 4 x 83” On each page, you will find the parts and quantities required to complete the assembly step illustrated on that page.

  • Page 9: Part Id

    Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 4pc. - 041 - 5/8 x 3 x 15" - Window Shutter FSC - Box 1 - 4608778 5/8 x 3 19/32 x 3 1 x 4...
  • Page 10 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 2pc. - 411 - 1 x 6 x 27-1/2" - Wall Board FSC - Box 3 - 4638881 1 x 6 5/8 x 5-1/4 5/4 x 3...
  • Page 11 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. - 181 - 5/4 x 4 x 29" - Roof Support Left FSC - Box 4 - 4638807 5/4 x 4 15/16 x 3-1/4 5/ x 5...
  • Page 12 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 2pc. - 347 - 5/4 x 5 x 31" - Crowsnest Wall FSC - Box 2 - 4638119 Nominal Size Actual Size 5/4 x 5 1 x 4-1/2 5/4 x 6...
  • Page 13 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. - 192 - 2 x 4 x 34-1/2" - Gable Bottom FSC - Box 3 - 4638816 2 x 4 1-3/8 x 3-3/8 1-1/4 x 5...
  • Page 14 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1pc. - 043 - 1-1/4 x 36 x 87-1/4" 2pc. - 050 - 1-1/4 x 16-3/4 x 99" - SW Side Panel FSC - Box 2 - 47638775 - Narrow Window Panel FSC 1pc.
  • Page 15 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Wafer Bolt 5/16 x 1-3/8" 3pc. WB2 - - (53613316) 1/4 x 1-3/8" 5pc. WL3 - Wafer Lag - (52613216) Wafe Bolt 5/16 x 2-1/8" 13pc. WB9 - - (53613324) 1/4 x 2-1/2" 17pc. WL5 - Wafer Lag - (52613222) Wafer Bolt 5/16 x 2-3/8"...
  • Page 16 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 8pc. TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut (54503200) 14pc. FW0 - 3/16" Flat Washer - (51103100) 23pc. LW2 - 5/16" Lock Washer - (51303300) 18pc. LW1 - 1/4" Lock Washer - (51303200) 14pc. FW1 - 1/4" Flat Washer - (51103200) 59pc.
  • Page 17 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1x - TNR 2 Slide Exit (3310120) Green 1x - KidKraft Logo Plaque (3320353) 1x - Telescope w/ Mount 1x - TNR 2 Slide Support 1x - TNR 2 Post Mount (9200226) (3320161) (9200203) 1x - KidKraft...
  • Page 18 Before you discard your cartons fill out the form below. • The carton I.D. stamp is located on the end of each carton. The tracking number is located on the KidKraft ID Plaque (9320374). • Please retain this information for future reference. You will need this information if you contact the Consumer Relations Department.
  • Page 19 Step 1: Cafe Bench Assembly Part 1 A: Flush to the top of (011) Bench Leg Cafe place (010) Bench End Support Cafe, angled corners facing down and centred on the legs. Attach with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Make sure the top of (010) Bench End Support Cafe is level then attach with 2 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8”...
  • Page 20 Step 1: Cafe Bench Assembly Part 2 D: Place 2 (013) Bench Top Cafes on both Bench Leg Assemblies so the ends on each side hang over by 1”. Outside edges of each (013) Bench Top Cafe to be flush to outside edge of each (010) Bench End Support Cafe. Attach each (013) Bench Top Cafe to each (010) Bench End Support Cafe with 4 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 21 Step 1: Cafe Bench Assembly Part 3 F: Attach 2 Corner Brackets flush to the top and end of each (012) Bench Base Cafe on the inside using 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per bracket. (fig. 1.5, 1.6 and 1.7) G: Attach 2 Corner Brackets flush to the bottom and end of each (012) Bench Base Cafe on the outside using 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8”...
  • Page 22 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 1 A: Place (020) Left Access Rail on left hand side of 4 (022) Ladder Treads and (021) Right Access Rail on right hand side with the grooves facing in. (fig. 2.1) B: Fit each (022) Ladder Tread into grooves on both (020) and (021) Access Rails, make sure the top edge of the treads are flush to the front of the Access rails.
  • Page 23 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 2 E: Place (023) Ladder Gap on each access rail so there is a 2-3/8” gap between (023) Ladder Gap and the top (022) Ladder Tread. Attach using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 2.4 and 2.5) F: Place (024) Rock Rail on the ground next to (021) Right Access Rail so it matches the orientation of the two access rails as shown in fig.
  • Page 24 Step 3: Rockwall Assembly Part 1 A: Place (030) Board Access at top of the Access Ladder/Rockwall Assembly and (031) Rock Bottom at the bottom of the assembly as shown in fig. 3.1. Then place (032) Rock Board A, (033) Rock Board B, (034) Rock Board C and (035) Rock Board D as shown in fig.
  • Page 25 Step 3: Rockwall Assembly Part 2 E: Alternating colours and shapes, attach 1 rock to each rock board using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and barrel nut) and 1 (S10) #8 x 1” Pan Screw per rock. (fig. 3.4 and 3.5) The Pan Screw is placed in the hole beneath the Pan Bolt.
  • Page 26 Step 4: Panel Preparation Part 1 A: On the outside of (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel place 2 (041) Window Shutters on each side of both windows. This distance between the shutters should be 11”. (fig. 4.1 and 4.2) B: Attach each (041) Window Shutter to (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel with 3 (TS) #6 x 30 mm Trim Screws per shutter.
  • Page 27 Step 4: Panel Preparation Part 2 C: Place (044) SW Wall at the top of the front of (043) SW Fig. 4.3 Side Panel and attach with 4 (G21) 5/16 x 3-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 4.3 and 4.4) Fig.
  • Page 28 Step 5: Swing Side Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Place 1 (050) Narrow Window Panel on the ground. Measure 3-1/4” up from the bottom of the panel on the right side and attach a 2 x 2-1/4” Corner Panel Bracket to the panel with 2 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screws. The flat edge of the bracket must be facing up and it must be installed on the correct side.
  • Page 29 Step 5: Swing Side Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Make sure panels are square and flush to each other. D: Pre-drill with a 3/16” drill bit, then fasten the (050) Narrow Window Panel to (043) SW Side Panel with 3 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 30 Step 5: Swing Side Wall Assembly Part 3 E: Place (051) SL Window Side Panel on the ground. Measure 3-1/4” up from the bottom of the panel on the left side and attach a 1-1/2 x 2-1/4” Corner Panel Bracket to the panel with 2 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screws. The flat edge of the bracket must be facing up and it must be installed on the correct side.
  • Page 31 Step 5: Swing Side Wall Assembly Part 4 Note: Make sure panels are square and flush to each other. H: Pre-drill with a 3/16” drill bit, then fasten the (051) SL Window Side Panel to (043) SW Side Panel with 3 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 32 Step 6: Crowsnest Side Wall Assembly Part 1 A: On both sides of (060) SL Panel measure 1-1/4” in from each edge, 4” up from the bottom, and 4” down from the top and attach one Narrow Angle Bracket at each location with 1 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw per bracket. Centre 1 more Narrow Angle Bracket on each side and attach with 1 (S8) #12 x 3/4”...
  • Page 33 Step 6: Crowsnest Side Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Make sure panels are square and flush to each other. D: Pre-drill with a 3/16” drill bit, then fasten the (050) Narrow Window Panel and (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel to (060) SL Panel with 4 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Wafer Lags per side. (fig. 6.3) Fig.
  • Page 34 Step 7: Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: With at least two helpers lift the Crowsnest Side Wall Assembly and Swing Side Wall Assembly so the (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel and (051) SL Window Side Panel meet and are tight together as shown in fig. 7.1 and 7.2. B: Loosely attach (070) Front Ground to (051) SL Window Side Panel and (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel with 4 (WB9) 5/16 x 2-1/8”...
  • Page 35 Step 7: Front Wall Assembly Part 2 E: To each (050) Narrow Window Panel loosely attach (072) Back Ground to inside the assembly with 3 (WB9) 5/16 x 2-1/8” Wafer Bolts (with flat washer and t-nut) and (100) Back Top to outside the assembly with 4 (WB9) 5/16 x 2-1/8”...
  • Page 36 Step 7: Front Wall Assembly Part 3 H: Loosely attach (074) SL Bottom to (050) Narrow Window Panel and (072) Back Ground with 1 (WB7) 5/16 x 3” Wafer Bolts (with flat washer and t-nut), make sure it is square to the assembly then attach with 1 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 37 Step 8: Attach Floor Joist A: With one person inside the assembly hold (085) Floor Joist up against (060) SL Panel, flush to the top and lined up with the pilot holes then attach with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 8.1 and 8.2) B: Line (085) Floor Joist up to the pilot holes on the (043) SW Side Panel, making sure the top of the joist is flush to the top of the panel board shown in fig.
  • Page 38 Step 9: Attach SL Post A: Tight to the top of (051) SL Window Side Panel and tight against (044) SW Wall attach (082) SL Post to (043) SW Side Panel with 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 9.1 and 9.2. Fig.
  • Page 39 Step 10: Slide Top Assembly Part 1 A: Loosely attach (120) SL Top Left to 1 (122) Post and (123) SL Top Right to another (122) Post with 1 (G1) 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per post. (fig. 10.1 and 10.2) B: Loosely attach 1 (121) Short Joist to the bottom of both (122) Posts with 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2”...
  • Page 40 Step 10: Slide Top Assembly Part 2 C: Place Left Side Post Assembly tight to (043) SW Side Panel and (082) SL Post and Right Side Post Assembly tight to (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel so both (121) Short Joists are flush to the top of (071) Front Floor and centred over the pilot holes then attach with 2 (S4) #8 x 3”...
  • Page 41 Step 10: Slide Top Assembly Part 3 E: Make sure (120) SL Top Left is flush to the inside edge of the panel support on (043) SW Side Panel and (123) SL Top Right is flush to the inside edge of (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel and both boards are level then attach to (043) SW Side Panel and (040) Cafe Wall Window Panel with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 42 Step 10: Slide Top Assembly Part 4 G: Flush to the tops of each (122) Post attach (125) SL Top to (120) SL Top Left and (123) SL Top Right with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 10.7) H: Flush to the tops of (121) Short Joists and (124) Short Floor Joist attach (126) SL End with 6 (S4) #8 x 3”...
  • Page 43 Step 11: Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 Keep all bolts loose in this step. A: Loosely attach (110) Ground SW to the bottom of (043) SW Side Panel using 4 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3) B: At each end of (110) Ground SW loosely attach 1 (111) Diagonal with 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2”...
  • Page 44 Step 11: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 C: Pre-drill pilot holes with a 3/16” drill bit then attach (111) Diagonal flush to outside edge of (050) Narrow Window Panel and (051) SL Window Side Panel with 1 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Wafer Lag (with flat washer) per diagonal.
  • Page 45 Step 12: Install Fort Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION PRIOR TO STAKING FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND A: In the 3 places shown in fig. 12.1 drive the Rebar Ground Stakes 13” into the ground against (070) Front Ground and both (111) Diagonals.
  • Page 46 Step 13: Floor Board Assembly Part 1 A: Stagger 3 (150) Slidenest Floors and 3 (151) Slidenest Floor As on (126) SL End, (071) Front Floor, (085) Floor Joist and (073) Back Floor. The first board should be tight to (043) SW Side Panel. (fig. 13.1 and 13.2) B: These floor boards are between both (121) Posts and evenly spaced.
  • Page 47 Step 13: Floor Board Assembly Part 2 C: Next to (151) Slidenest Floor A place 1 (153) Floor A followed by 6 (152) Floors. Make sure all boards are evenly spaced and the last (152) Floor is flush to the front of (060) SL Panel. (fig. 13.3, 13.4 and 13.5) D: Attach the 7 unfastened floor boards to (071) Front Floor, (085) Floor Joist and (073) Back Floor with 6 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8”...
  • Page 48 Step 14: Attach Front Top A: Attach (127) Front Top to (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel with 2 (WB9) 5/16 x 2-1/8” Wafer Bolts (with flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 14.1 and 14.2. B: Attach (127) Front Top to (082) SL Post with 1 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screw in the top hole. (fig. 14.1 and 14.2) Fig.
  • Page 49 Step 15: Attach Transom Front and Back Part 1 A: Place (222) F Transom on top of (082) SL Post and (040) Cafe Wall Window Panel, behind (127) Front Top so the outside edge is flush to the outside edge of (082) SL Post as shown in fig. 15.1 and 15.2. If the space is too tight, loosen the bolt at the front of the assembly, as shown in fig.
  • Page 50 Step 15: Attach Transom Front and Back Part 2 D: Place (223) B Transom on top of (050) Narrow Window Panel, behind (100) Back Top so the outside edge is flush to the outside edge of (050) Narrow Window Panel as shown in fig. 15.3 and 15.4. E: From inside the assembly attach (223) B Transom to (100) Back Top with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 51 Step 16: Roof Support Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (180) Roof Support to (181) Roof Support Left at peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 16.1) B: Place (182) Top Post Right and (183) Top Post Left on the ground with the notched out side facing up. Place (184) SW Top over (182) and (183) Top Post Right and Left so the notches fit together.
  • Page 52 Step 16: Roof Support Assembly Part 2 D: Place Roof Support Assembly on the ground with the front facing down then measure 12” from the centre of either bolt hole and 2” down from the top of (184) SW Top and attach 1 (185) Sunburst with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws to the outside of the assembly.
  • Page 53 Step 16: Roof Support Assembly Part 3 E: Place (186) Centre Gable on (185) Sunburst, tight to the top of (184) SW Top so the tip is centred at the peak of the Roof Support Assembly. (fig. 16.6) F: Place 1 (187) Side Gable tight to each side of (186) Centre Gable so they are tight to the top of (184) SW Top. (fig.
  • Page 54 Step 17: Gable Angle Support Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (190) Right Gable Angle to (191) Left Gable Angle at peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 17.1) B: In the bolt holes on (192) Gable Bottom tap in 2 - 5/16” t-nuts then place (192) Gable Bottom on (190) Right Gable Angle and (191) Left Gable Angle so it is flush to the outside edges of the boards.
  • Page 55 Step 17: Gable Angle Support Assembly Part 2 D: Measure 8-1/2” from the centre of either bolt hole then place 1 (185) Sunburst on (192) Gable Bottom making sure it is flush to the bottom of (192) Gable Bottom, then attach with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws to the outside of the assembly.
  • Page 56 Step 17: Gable Angle Support Assembly Part 3 E: Place (186) Centre Gable on (185) Sunburst, tight to the top of (192) Gable Bottom so the tip is centred at the peak of the Gable Angle Support Assembly. (fig. 17.6) F: Place 1 (187) Side Gable tight to each side of (186) Centre Gable so they are tight to the top of (192) Gable Bottom.
  • Page 57 Step 18: Roof Spacer Assembly A: Attach 1 (200) Roof Spacer to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. Notice the pilot holes are towards the bottom of the board. (fig. 18.1) B: Make sure the assembly is square. Fig.
  • Page 58 Step 19: Small and Large Roof Assemblies Part 1 A: Connect 1 (210) Large Roof Panel to a second (210) Large Roof Panel so the one panel overlaps the other and the inside angle is square and tight. Attach panels together with 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per panel. (fig.
  • Page 59 Step 19: Small and Large Roof Assemblies Part 2 B: Connect 1 (211) Small Roof Panel to a second (211) Small Roof Panel so the one panel overlaps the other and the inside angle is square and tight. Attach panels together with 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per panel. (fig.
  • Page 60 Step 19: Small and Large Roof Assemblies Part 3 C: Place Roof Spacer Assembly from Step 18, on top of the Small Roof Assembly, flush to the edge as shown in fig. 19.5. D: Measure 1/2” in from the edge and 7” up from the bottom of each (211) Small Roof Panel and mark. Follow with 11”...
  • Page 61 Step 20: Attach Roof Support Assemblies Part 1 A: Place Roof Support Assembly, from Step 16, Part 3, on the top of (043) SW Side Panel, flush to the front. (fig. 20.1 and 20.2) B: Attach (182) Top Post Right to (050) Narrow Window Panel with 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws and to (223) B Transom with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 62 Step 20: Attach Roof Support Assemblies Part 2 D: Make sure the distance between (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel and (050) Narrow Window Panel is 36”. (fig. 20.3 and 20.4) E: On the Slide Side, attach Gable Angle Support Assembly, from Step 17, Part 3, to the ends of (127) Front Top, (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel, (100) Back Top and (050) Narrow Window Panel with 2 (S4) #8 x 3”...
  • Page 63 Step 20: Attach Roof Support Assemblies Part 3 F: From inside the assembly attach (191) Left Gable Angle to (050) Narrow Window Panel and (190) Right Gable Angle to (040) Cafe Wall Window Panel using 1 Corner Panel Bracket with 3 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per side.
  • Page 64 Step 21: Attach Roof Assemblies to Fort Part 1 A: With 2 people on the ground and at least 1 person in the fort, lift the Small Roof Assembly with Roof Spacer Assembly, from Step 19, Part 3, up and over the Back side of the fort. Guide the Roof Assembly onto the fort so the Roof Spacer Assembly sits flush to the top and outside edges of both (222) F Transom and (223) B Transom.
  • Page 65 Step 21: Attach Roof Assemblies to Fort Part 2 C: Make sure the Small Roof Assembly lays flat on the Gable Angle Support Assembly and it overhangs by 2”. (fig. 21.2) D: Measure 3/4” from the edge, 5” up from the ends of both panels and 5” down from the peak on each panel, pre-drill with a 1/8”...
  • Page 66 Step 21: Attach Roof Assemblies to Fort Part 3 E: With 2 people on the ground and at least 1 person in the fort, lift the Large Roof Assembly, from Step 19, Part 1, up and over the Back side of the fort. Guide the Roof Assembly onto the fort so it sits on top of the Roof Support Assembly, (222) F Transom and (223) B Transom and Roof Spacer Assembly.
  • Page 67 Step 22: Lower Crowsnest Assembly Part 1 A: Attach 1 (330) Crowsnest Side flush to the inside edge of the panel post on both (050) Narrow Window Panel and (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel using 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per side. Each (330) Crowsnest Side must sit tight to top of (152) Floor.
  • Page 68 Step 22: Lower Crowsnest Assembly Part 2 B: Attach 4 (333) Crowsnest Joists to (332) Crowsnest Front and (331) Crowsnest Back using 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per joist as shown in fig. 22.3. C: Flush to the bottom of each (330) Crowsnest Side attach assembly just built using 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per board.
  • Page 69 Step 23: Upper Crowsnest Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (340) Crowsnest SL Top to 2 (341) Crowsnest Uprights using 2 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut), making sure the notched ends are facing out. (fig. 23.1) B: Attach 1 (342) Crowsnest Short to (340) Crowsnest SL Top using 6 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 70 Step 23: Upper Crowsnest Assembly Part 2 B: Attach the bottom of each (341) Crowsnest Upright to (332) Crowsnest Front using 2 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 23.2 and 23.3) Fig. 23.2 Fig.
  • Page 71 Step 24: Crowsnest Floor Assembly Part 1 A: Make sure the frame is level, then attach 1 (334) Crowsnest Gusset flush to the top of (332) Crowsnest Front, to each of the interior (333) Crowsnest Joists on the outside of each joist using 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw per Gusset.
  • Page 72 Step 24: Crowsnest Floor Assembly Part 2 C: Measure 9-3/4” from inside edge of (071) Front Floor and attach (060) SL Panel to 1 (334) Crowsnest Gusset using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 24.3 D: Measure 14”...
  • Page 73 Step 24: Crowsnest Floor Assembly Part 3 E: Lay down (344) Crowsnest Gap flush to front of (332) Crowsnest Front and (345) Crowsnest Floor flush to back of (331) Crowsnest Back. In between (344) and (345) place 2 (346) Crowsnest Floor. (fig. 24.4 and 24.5) F: Attach the floor and gap boards to each (333) Crowsnest Joist using 6 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8”...
  • Page 74 Step 25: Crowsnest Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Place 1 (348) Crowsnest Face on the front of each (341) Crowsnest Upright, Fig. 25.1 flush to the outside edges and attach from inside the fort using 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws per board as shown in fig.
  • Page 75 Step 25: Crowsnest Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Place 1 (347) Crowsnest Wall in between (330) Crowsnest Side and (341) Crowsnest Upright, flush to front of each (348) Crowsnest Face and tight to the floor boards. Attach (330) Crowsnest Sides from outside to (347) Crowsnest Wall in the top hole and to (333) Crowsnest Joist in the bottom hole using 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 76 Step 25: Crowsnest Wall Assembly Part 3 D: Flush to the front and top of each (340) Crowsnest SL Top attach 1 (330) Crowsnest Side using 3 (S15) Wood Screws per side. Notice the pilot holes are towards the top of the boards. (fig. 25.7, 25.8 and 25.9) E: Attach the other end of each (330) Crowsnest Side to (050) Narrow Window Panel and (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel using 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 77 Step 25: Crowsnest Wall Assembly Part 4 F: In between (347) Crowsnest Wall and (050) Narrow Window Panel evenly space and attach 2 (166) Wall Boards to both (330) Crowsnest Sides using 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws per board. (166) Wall Boards are to be tight to the floor board and bevelled edges at the top and facing out.
  • Page 78 Step 26: Attach Heavy T-Bracket to Fort A: Attach Heavy T-Bracket to (044) SW Wall using 2 (WB7) 5/16 x 3” Wafer Bolts (with flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 26.1 and 26.2) Fig. 26.1 Fig. 26.2 Swing Side 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16”...
  • Page 79 Step 27: Swing Beam Assembly A: Attach 6 Heavy Duty Swing Hangers to (260) Engineered SW Beam using 2 (G13) 5/16 x 6-1/8” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers, plastic formed washer and lock nut) per swing hanger, as shown in fig. 27.1. B: Attach 1 Quick Clip to each Heavy Duty Swing Hanger.
  • Page 80 Step 28: Swing Post Assembly Part 1 Note: Keep all bolts from Step 28 series loose Fig. 28.1 Heavy L-Bracket until start of Step 30 Bottom View A: Place (270) SW Block Angle on top of (271) Block SW and attach 2 Heavy L-Brackets on top of (270) SW Block Angle feeding 2 (G17) 3/8 x 6”...
  • Page 81 Step 28: Swing Post Assembly Part 2 D: Attach KidKraft plaque to centre of (260) Engineered SW Beam (over top of t-nut) using 4 (S18) #6 x 1” Wood Screws. (fig. 28.6) Fig. 28.7 KidKraft Plaque E: Place (260) Engineered SW Beam on Heavy T-Bracket and in back of beam attach to fort with 1 (G17) 3/8 x 6”...
  • Page 82 Step 29: Attach Cross Support Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: Check to make sure the (260) Engineered SW Beam is level and the bottom of the beam to the ground measures 85”. (fig. 29.1) B: To adjust for uneven ground, raise or lower the (280) Support Cross on the (272) SW Post.
  • Page 83 Step 30: Final Swing Post Assembly Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Note: Tighten all bolts from Step 28 series before installing lag screws. A: Attach 1 (LS9) 5/16 x 4-3/4” Lag Screw (with flat washer) into each (272) SW Post, as shown in fig. 30.1. B: Attach 1 (LS9) 5/16 x 4-3/4”...
  • Page 84 Step 31: Attach Swings A: Using 1 Threaded Clip per chain, join 1 Long Swing Chain to each side of the swing belt seat. Make sure to close the Threaded Clip tightly using an adjustable wrench. (fig. 31.1 and 31.2). B: Using 1 Threaded Clip per chain, join the Short Swing Chain to the Acro Bar and Acro Handle.
  • Page 85 Step 32: Attach Swing End Ground Stakes A: In the 2 places shown in fig. 32.1 drive the Rebar Ground Stakes 13” into the ground against the boards. Be careful not to hit the washer while hammering stakes into the ground as this could cause the washer to break off. B: Attach ground stakes to (272) SW Posts using 1 (S7) #12 x 2”...
  • Page 86 Step 33: Attach Access Ladder Rockwall Assembly Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Wafer Lags A: Remove (030) Board Access from the Access Ladder Rockwall, previously assembled in Step 3. Set the board and screws aside, they will be re-attached. (fig. 33.2) B: Place the Access Ladder Rockwall on the Back side of the fort and attach to (073) Back Floor with 1 (WL3) 1/4 x 1-3/8”...
  • Page 87 Step 34: Attach Steel Hand Grips to Fort Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Wafer Lags A: Measure 6” from the top of (025) Top Ladder on each (050) Narrow Window Panel and attach 1 Steel Hand Grip per panel with 2 (WH2) #12 x 1”...
  • Page 88 Step 35: Attach Middle Arch to Fort A: Measure 23-3/4” from the top of (025) Top Ladder on each (050) Narrow Window Panel and attach (370) Middle Arch with 4 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 35.1 and 35.2) Fig.
  • Page 89 Step 36: Attach Flower Boxes A: On the front of the assembly place 1 Flower Box under each window and attach to (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel with 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per Flower Box. (fig. 36.1, 36.2 and 36.3) Fig.
  • Page 90 Step 37: Table Top Assembly A: On the outside of the assembly place (080) Table Top in the opening of (040) Cafe Wall Window Panel, tight to the bottom half of the opening and tight to the corner of the panels, as shown in fig. 37.1 and 37.2. From the top of the assembly attach (080) Table Top to (040) Cafe Wall Window Panel with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 91 Step 38: Attach Cafe Bench to Fort A: Centre Cafe Bench from Step 1 between the two bolts on the bottom of (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel. (fig. 38.1 and 38.2) B: Attach (012) Bench Base Cafe to (040) Wall Cafe Window Panel with the previously attached 4 Corner Brackets using 1 (S10) #8 x 1”...
  • Page 92 Step 39: Attach SL Support to Fort A: Attach (400) SL Support to extended end of (074) SL Bottom with 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top hole. (fig. 39.1 and 39.2) B: Make sure (074) SL Bottom and (400) SL Support are square then attach with 1 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 93 Step 40: Slide Section Assemblies Part 1 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. (fig. 40.3) A: Fit 2 TNR2 Slide Elbows together and attach with 8 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4”...
  • Page 94 Step 40: Slide Section Assemblies Part 2 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. (fig. 40.3) D: Attach TNR2 Slide Exit Top and the remaining TNR2 Slide Elbow together using 8 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4”...
  • Page 95 Step 41: Attach Flange Assembly to Fort A: With a helper place the Flange Assembly flush to the Crowsnest on the fort as shown in fig. 41.1, then pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes in the bottom 4 mounting locations on (344) Crowsnest Gap (approximate spots where circles are on figure), making sure the pre-drilled holes are a minimum of 1”...
  • Page 96 Step 42: Attach Elbow Assembly to Flange Assembly Part 1 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. Keep all bolts loose until further step.
  • Page 97 Step 42: Attach Elbow Assembly to Flange Assembly Part 2 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go Fig. 42.5 through the side with the hexagonal recess. Keep all bolts loose until further step.
  • Page 98 Step 43: Attach Elbow Assembly to Elbow Assembly Part 1 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go Fig. 43.1 through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. Keep all bolts loose until further step.
  • Page 99 DO NOT USE DO NOT USE USE IMAGE PG 125 Step 43: Attach Elbow Assembly to Elbow Assembly USE IMAGE PG 125 Part 2 Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess.
  • Page 100 Step 44: Attach Elbow Assemblies and TNR2 Slide Support Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to look at holes so bolts go through the side with the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess. Keep all bolts loose until further step.
  • Page 101 Step 45: Attach SL Support to Ground Back A: Insert TNR2 Post Mount on (400) SL Support and attach with 2 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolts (with lock washer and t-nut). Keep these bolts loose. (fig. 45.1 and 45.2) B: Use (400) SL Support as a guide to judge the proper bolt location, remove the bottom pan bolt and nut.
  • Page 102 Step 46: Attach TNR2 Slide Exit to Exit Elbow Assembly A: Insert flange of Exit Elbow Assembly (slide elbow) into the slots on TNR2 Slide Exit. (fig. 46.1) B: Rotate Slide Exit and use Quadrex Driver as a guide pin so the holes are aligned and attach with 5 (PB1) 1/4 x 3/4”...
  • Page 103 Step 47: Attach Exit End Assembly to Fort Note: When installing Pan Bolts make sure to Fig. 47.1 Top Slide Bolt Holes look at holes so bolts go through the side with Elbow Assembly the round recess and the lock nuts go through the side with the hexagonal recess.
  • Page 104 Step 48: Attach Ground Stake to SL Support A: In the spot shown in fig. 48.1 drive 1 Rebar Ground Stake 13” into the ground against the (400) SL Support. Be careful not to hit the washer while hammering stake into the ground as this could cause the washer to break off.
  • Page 105 Step 49: Attach Telescope A: On the front, outer corner of the Crowsnest pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit then attach Telescope to (340) Crowsnest SL Top and (330) Crowsnest Side with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 49.1 and 49.2) Fig.
  • Page 106 Step 50: Attach SW Table Top A: In the opening of (060) SL Panel attach (510) SW Table Top, tight to the corners of the panel opening, ledge facing in, with 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 50.1 and 50.2. Fig.
  • Page 107 Step 51: Lookout Assembly Part 1 A: Flush to the outside edges of both (122) Posts and flush to the top of the floor boards attach (401) Bottom Board with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 51.1 and 51.2) Fig.
  • Page 108 Step 51: Lookout Assembly Part 2 B: Centre (410) Centre Board between both (122) Posts and place tight to the floor boards then attach to (401) Bottom Board and (125) SL Top with 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 51.3 and 51.4. C: Evenly space 2 (411) Wall Boards between (410) Centre Board and each (122) Post, tight to the floor boards, then attach to (401) Bottom Board and (125) SL Top with 4 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8”...
  • Page 109 Step 52: Attach Steering Wheel A: Place (165) Steering Wheel Dash on top of (125) SL Top, centred over (410) Centre Board and attach to (125) SL Top with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws and to (410) Centre Board with 2 (S20) #8 x 1-3/8” Wood Screws.
  • Page 110 Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque STEP # STEP NAME ATTACH THIS WARNING & I.D. PLAQUE TO A PROMINENT LOCATION ON YOUR PLAY EQUIPMENT! (Fort or Swing Post) This provides warnings concerning safety and important contact information. A Tracking Number is provided to allow you to get critical information or order replacement parts for this specific model Attach with screws provided to a location...
  • Page 111 NOTES...
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