The Swingset Company (TSC) team has designed the easiest playset to assemble (in our humble opinion :) We’ve pre-drilled all the holes, sanded all the wood, and pre-assembled many of the parts for you. We even use the fewest variations of fasteners. We hope you find this assembly to be enjoyable and stress-free. But if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to call us at 888.525.1185.
The Swingset Company (TSC) shall not be liable for The maximum safe weight on the Fort deck is 500 lb. incidental, indirect or consequential damages or...
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“Fort Accessories”. This is where you’ll find all your screws and the special drill bit required for assembly. We’ve provided a few extra screws in each bag, just in case you lose a few Section 1 The Swingset Company...
Crossbeam. Use the provided drill bit (T-25) to attach all the screws in this manual. [Tip: use a 90 degree angle to ensure the beams are square & perpendicular] Parts Needed: T-25 Figure A Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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Make sure Parts Needed: the narrow support bars face this way Figure C Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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IMPORTANT: The ground beneath each post must be at the same level to ensure all beams are horizontal and square. Parts Needed: Make sure all beams are flush to the edges of the posts, as shown. Figure D Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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Figure E. Tip: Make sure the end of each Brace lines up with the edge of each Post and the bottom of the beam, see figure F. Figure F Parts Needed: Figure E Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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You’ll need your friend again for this step. Insert the two Deck Floors. They are identical. The cutout in the floor joists should rest on the support bars of the Crossbeams. Do NOT screw them into place yet. Parts Needed: Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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Finally, attach the last two Crossbeams (#2) using the prior page in order to better demonstrate the two “A” screws in each side, See Figure H. upcoming steps. Parts Needed: For ladder, see separate instructions that came with this part. Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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“C” screws, one on each end, as shown to the right. Finally, install the 2 green safety handles which came with the ladder. One handle will attach to the Post, the other to the Tall Vertical. Parts Needed: Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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Step 8: Screw the Deck Floors in Place Now you can secure the deck floor using the 8 pocket holes under the deck floor. Use the “C” screws, as shown. Parts Needed: Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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GREAT JOB! The Fort should look like this. Section 1 The Swingset Company...
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SECTION 2: “ULTIMATE” SWINGSET Walls, Extension Beams & Other Attachments ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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Step 9: Attach Climbing Wall Attach Rock Climbing Wall. See separate instructions provided with Rock climbing wall packaging. ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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Make sure to align the ends of each wall with the outside edges of the Posts. Use one ”C” screw in each wall corner, See Figure K. Figure K Parts Needed: Use one “C” Screw in each corner ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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Step 11: Attach the Extension Beam Find the package called “Extension Beam Kit”. To attach the extension beam, use the instruction sheet and parts that came with that kit. Instructions Provided with Extension Beam Kit ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
Next, twist the ground anchors into the ground where the bottom of the ladder rests. After anchors are secure in the ground, tie the bottom ends of the rope ladder to the anchors, see Figure H. Parts Needed: Figure H ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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Step 12: Spiral Slide Find the box that says “Spiral Slide”. To assemble and attach to the fort structure, use the instruction sheets and parts that came with that kit. ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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IMPORTANT: Make sure to place the picnic table on the same side of the fort that the swing beam will be connected to. The Picnic table will also serve to block off direct access to the swinging area. ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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Step 14:Chalkboard Attach the chalkboard to the inside of 2 posts. Use the Instruction Sheet that came attached to the Chalkboard. ULTIMATE by The Swingset Company...
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SECTION 3 The Swing Beam & A-Frame; Tarp Roof Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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Posts and Verticals, as shown. Push bracket down over the upper crossbeam so it fits snuggly into place. Secure the bracket using 3 "B" screws, as shown in Figure P . Figure P Parts Needed: Fort Bracket The Swingset Company Section 3...
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IMPORTANT: Turn the Swing Beam upside down so that is NOT trimmed. down. the Swingset Company decal is upside down. The Swing Beam has one side that is trimmed and one side that is not. The A-Frame Bracket goes on the end of the Swing Beam that is NOT trimmed.
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Step 4: Attach A-Frame Legs to Swing Beam Find the 2 legs (#7) of the A-Frame. Slide them into the A-Frame Bracket as shown. Install the 4-1/2" bolts, nuts & washers as shown, but don’t fully tighten until later. Parts Needed: Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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A-Frame legs to achieve a perfectly level Swing Beam. Once the Swing Beam is in place and level, install 2 “B” screws in each side of the Fort Bracket, as shown in Figure V. Parts Needed: Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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Support Bracket. Finally, fully tighten the Bolts in the A-Frame Bracket. Figure X 1 “A” Screw on each side of beam Parts Needed: Figure W Legs must be AT LEAST 7ft apart. No Less. Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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The completed swing beam & A-frame assembly Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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While a helper holds the opposite side in one corner, pull the tarp tight. Adjust as needed to keep the sides even. Secure to upper beams with one “B” screw per grommet hole. Repeat until all grommets are secured Parts Needed: Section 3 The Swingset Company...
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“L” brackets to hold down the telescope base onto the crossbeam. YOUR SWINGSET IS COMPLETE! COMPLETE! COMPLETE! COMPLETE! (oh, we provided extra screws, so don’t worry if you still have a few screws leftover ) The Swingset Company...
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