Summary of Contents for Backyard Discovery SKYFORT III with TUBE SLIDE
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For the most up to date assembly manual, to register your set, or to order replacement parts please visit www.backyarddiscovery.com SAVE THIS ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN THE EVENT THAT YOU NEED TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS. Made in China INS-2200043-A-SKYFORT III with TUBE SLIDE-ENG 07-20-21...
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Owner’s Manual Please Read This Before Starting Assembly MISSING A PART? CALL US BEFORE GOING BACK TO THE STORE Th e store where you made your purchase does not stock parts for this item. If you have assembly questions or you are missing or have damaged parts, please call 1-800-856-4445 you can also visit www.backyarddiscovery.com...
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All wood carries a five (5) year warranty against rot and decay from the original purchase date. Backyard Discovery Metal Play Structure Backyard Discovery warrants this metal play product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the original date of purchase. General Warranty Information This warranty applies to the original owner and registrant and is non-transferable.
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Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions and Safety Warnings WARNING: BURN HAZARD • Pay special attention to plastic and metal surfaces as they may be hot enough to cause burns. • Always check the temperature of the product before NOTE: letting your children play on it. •...
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Owner’s Manual Please Read This Before Starting Assembly Positioning Your Playcenter Suggested Playground Surfacing • Th e playcenter is designed to be installed on a level • Do not install home playground equipment over surface by an adult with an adult helper. Place concrete, asphalt, packed earth, grass, carpet, or any in a fl at area of your yard to minimize ground other hard surface.
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Owner’s Manual Please Read This Before Starting Assembly APPENDIX A The following information is from the United States X3.1.3.2 Do not install loose-fi ll surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Information X3.1.4 Poured-In-Place Surfaces or Pre-Manufactured Sheet for playground surfacing material;...
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• Check all moving parts including swing seats, Backyard Discovery assumes no responsibility or ropes, cables, and chains for wear, rust, or other liability for any charge incurred by the Customer for deterioration.
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About Our Wood Backyard Discovery uses 100% Cedar (C. Lanceolata) wood. 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.
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Owner’s Manual Assembly Tips Protrusion Hazard Incorrect Correct If you see exposed threads and your bolt protrudes beyond the T-Nut you may have over tightened the bolt or used incorrect hardware. If you’ve overtightened, remove the bolt and add washers to eliminate the protrusion.
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Owner’s Manual Assembly Tips ASSEMBLY TIP: Keep an eye out for these boxes which will contain helpful pictures and information making the assembly process as quick and painless as possible. Sorting Wood When removing the wood from the boxes we recommend arranging them by part number before you begin assembly.
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Owner's Manual Tools Required for Installation...
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Owner's Manual Basic Setup Dimensions & Assembly Notes Place the set on level ground, not less than 6'-7" [2 m] from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. • While assembling unit, take time before and after each phase to make sure fort is level. If fort is not level, assembly will be difficult and improper assembly may result.
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Parts Identification Owner's Manual Wood Components (Not to Scale) SWING BEAM - W4L15645 3 3/8"x5 1/4"x89 1/2" (86x134x2274) TOWER LEG - W2A03272 3"x3"x89 1/2" (77x76x2274) TOWER LEG - W4L15441 3"x3"x59" (76x76x1500) TOWER LEG - W4L15442 3"x3"x59" (76x76x1500) TOWER LEG - W4L15443 3"x3"x59"...
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Parts Identification Owner's Manual Wood Components (Not to Scale) END SUPPORT - W4L15651 UPRIGHT - W4L15654 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x44 1/8" (36x86x1120) 1 3/8"x3 1/4"x35 3/4" (36x83x908) ROCKWALL RAIL - W4L15490 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x64 5/8" (36x86x1640) LEFT UPRIGHT - W4L15453 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x64 3/8" (36x86x1634) RIGHT UPRIGHT - W4L15454 1 3/8"x3 3/8"x64 3/8"...
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Parts Identification Owner's Manual Accessory Components (Not to Scale) A100027 SWING SEAT GREEN 26" BYD ID TAG A100164 (LARGE) AGES 3-10 GREEN HC ROCK GREEN HC ROCK A6P00036 A6P00037 TRAPEZE A6P00034 A-FRAME A4M01169 YELLOW BRACKET PLASTIC A100321 WINDOW 44x412x485 A100287 SLIDE VF 10 FT...
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Parts Identification Owner's Manual Accessory Components (Not to Scale) A100047 CHAIN GREEN 57" A100177 CHAIN GREEN 31" A100134 HAND GRIP GREEN 816 C/C A100324 LADDER RUNG 578 GREEN HAND GRIP A100118 METAL GREEN 381 c/c A100069 QUICK LINK (1) 9220089 TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY A100314 "A"...
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PORCH ROOF STEP 1 H100483 SCREW PFH BLK 8x2 1/4 PORCH ROOF RAFTER - W4L15481 1"x3 3/8"x24 1/2" (24x86x622) 1/2 in [12 mm] 1 1/4 in [32 mm] USING A 3/16" DRILL BIT, MARK AND DRILL A PILOT HOLE INTO 'H20' RAFTER TO PREVENT SPLITTING. ONLY DRILL THROUGH ONE RAFTER NOT BOTH.
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STEP 2 PORCH ROOF FRONT PORCH GABLE TRIM - W4L15640 FRONT PORCH ROOF SUPPORT - W4L15621 H100380 SCREW PFH BLK 5/8"x2 3/8"x9 1/2" (16x60x241) 5/8"x3 3/8"x30 5/8" (16x86x779) 8x1 1/8 FRONT PORCH GABLE TRIM - W4L15638 H100202 SCREW PWH BLK 5/8"x2 3/8"x15"...
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STEP 1 1 FORT ASSEMBLY 1 3/4 in [43 mm] 1 1/2 in [38 mm] 31 7/8 in [811 mm] FORT WALL RAIL - W4L15622 BACK RIGHT FORT CORNER - W4L15447 ROOF SUPPORT RAIL - W4L15648 5/8"x3 3/8"x30 1/4" (16x86x768) 3"x3"x53 7/8"...
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STEP 1 2 FORT ASSEMBLY TOP WALL RAIL - W4L15498 H100458 LAG SCREW WH BLK 5/8"x3 3/8"x67 1/2" (16x86x1715) 5/16x2 FORT WALL RAIL - W4L15615 1"x3 3/8"x38 5/8" (24x86x982) H100198 WASHER LOCK EXT BLK 8x19 FRONT WALL RAIL - W4L15486 1"x3 3/8"x71 1/4"...
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STEP 42 FORT ASSEMBLY H100477 WASHER SPLIT H100659 LAG SCREW BLK H100478 WASHER FLAT A100396 5/16x1 1/2 L BRACKET 51x32x82x3.175 5/16 8x27 USING BRACKET AS A GUIDE. DRILL 3/16" DIA PILOT HOLES 1" IN DEPTH. (2 PLCS EACH SIDE). (x4) WASHER - 8x27 (x2) (x4)
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STEP 54 FORT ASSEMBLY H100797 SCREW PWH BLK (18) (1) TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY FOR ASSEMBLY OF THE TUBE SLIDE, PLEASE REFER TO THE TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY MANUAL FOUND IN THE TUBE SLIDE BOX. (x18) SCREW - 1" (1) TUBE SLIDE ASSEMBLY TIP: PLACE THE SLIDE ALL THE WAY INSIDE THE OPENING AS...
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STEP 55 FORT ASSEMBLY SLIDE MOUNTING BOARD - W4L09040 5/8"x1 3/8"x20 3/8" (16x34x517) H100088 SCREW PFH 8x1 1/8 H100009 BOLT WH H100074 T-NUT A100287 SLIDE VF 10 FT 5/16x1 1/4 5/16 (x4) (x1) SCREW - 1 1/8" 3 in 1 3/4 in CENTER SLIDE IN OPENING USING [75 mm] [45 mm]...
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STEP 56 FORT ASSEMBLY H100408 SCREW PWH BLK 8x1/2 A100314 "A" REVISION TAG (x1) "A" REVISION TAG (x2) SCREW - 1/2"...
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STEP 57 FORT ASSEMBLY A100069 TRAPEZE A6P00034 A100027 QUICK LINK SWING SEAT GREEN 26" YELLOW A100177 CHAIN GREEN 31" A100047 CHAIN GREEN 57" (x2) QUICK LINK (x1) TRAPEZE YELLOW (x2) CHAIN GREEN 31" (x4) CHAIN GREEN 57" (x4) QUICK LINK (x2) SWING SEAT GREEN 26"...
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