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Monkey Bar Add On - Assembly Manual
Applications: Sun Valley or Sun Palace Playsets
Latest Revision: January 4, 2013
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Summary of Contents for Gorilla Monkey Bar Add On

  • Page 1 Monkey Bar Add On - Assembly Manual Applications: Sun Valley or Sun Palace Playsets Latest Revision: January 4, 2013...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Monkey Bar Add On TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty and Safety Guidelines………………………………………………………4-10 Kit Contents and Tool List.…………………………………………………………...11-15 Hardware and Lumber Checklist…………………………………………………….16-17 Assembling the Ladder……………………………………………..………………..Step 1 Assembling the Monkey Bar Assembly…………………………………………..Step 2 Attaching the Ladder to the Monkey Bar Assembly.………………………..Step 3 Attaching the Monkey Bar Unit to the playset………..……………………………Step 4 Attaching the Monkey Bar Supports…………............Step 5...
  • Page 3 Yet you‟ll appreciate how quick and easy construction really is! Our playset kits are designed for children ages 3 to 11. gorilla playsets believes every child should have a playset and with our kits they can! You can rest assured your new playset is safe, durable and designed to hold up to the elements.
  • Page 4 This decision is subject to verification of the defect upon delivery of the defective part to gorilla playsets...
  • Page 5 ROCK WALL: 150 LBS. MONKEY BAR: 125 LBS. Gorilla Playsets recommends that the weight limits for all components must not be exceeded. Failure to adhere to these and other safety guidelines could result in damage to the play set and injury to the users.
  • Page 6 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. This play set is designed for the use of 4 occupants who have a combined weight not exceeding 800 pounds on the elevated floor, 3 occupants who have a combined weight of 525 pounds on the swing area, for a total Unit capacity of 5 occupants who have a combined...
  • Page 7 Ropes, cables and chains should be removed and replaced if excessive wear is found. Contact Gorilla for warranted replacement parts.
  • Page 8 Play Set Surfacing Recommendations: Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Handbook for Public Playground Safety offers from its . 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 9 LEVELING YOUR FORT DURING ASSEMBLY Complete the steps which will be the basic frame of the fort {i.e. four corner posts with base (sand box boards) and deck supports} Position in the most level area chosen for the playset, keeping in mind the location and size of the swing beam, ladder, slides, etc.
  • Page 10 Monkey Bar Add On KIT CONTENTS COMPONENTS Description Check List (Manual) Monkey Bar Add On Assembly Manual __________ Description (Monkey Bar Hardware) see following pages Description (Wood Components) see following pages REQUIRED TOOL LIST Standard or Cordless Drill w/ Phillips Bit (#2 square bit provided) 1/8”...
  • Page 11 General Info To Review Before Installation Helpful Installation Hints Depending on your experience, assembly of Gorilla playsets 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 12 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 13 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 14 MO NKEY BA R HA RDW A RE END O F SC REW # 10 X 2" SELF LO O KS SPLIT DRILLING SC REW SIMILA R TO A Q TY: 18 DRILL BIT. # 8 X 2" W O O D SC REW Q TY: 8 # 14 x 1-1/ 4"...
  • Page 15 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 x 4 x 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNER - LEFT 4-4-7000-MBRL 4 x 4 x 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNER - RIGHT 4-4-7000-MBRR 4 x 4 x 86.50" MONKEY BAR LADDER SIDE 4-4-8650-MBL 4 x 4 x 22.5" MONKEY BAR SUPPORT 4-4-2225-MBS...
  • Page 16 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY. HARDWARE NOT SHOWN INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 17: Assembling The Ladder

    STEP 1: ASSEMBLING THE LADDER 1: SEE FRONT SIDE BELOW. START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 86-1/2"L LADDER SIDES. WITH THE LARGE HOLES FACING YOU INSTALL A TEE NUT INTO THE TWO SMALL HOLES AT THE END OF EACH SIDE. 2: SEE FRONT SIDE BELOW.
  • Page 18: Assembling The Monkey Bar Assembly

    STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY 1: PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A LEFT AND RIGHT MONKEY BAR RUNNER. (See bottom left pictures below.) 2: START WITH THE 4 X 4 X 70" MONKEY BAR RUNNERS. WITH THE FIVE LARGE HOLES FACING YOU INSTALL A 5/16"...
  • Page 19: Attaching The Ladder To The Monkey Bar Assembly

    STEP 3: ATTACHING THE LADDER TO THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY 1: LOCATE TWO 8-5/8" W X 6-1/2"H MONKEY BAR PLATES, EIGHT 5/16" X 3-1/2"L HEX BOLTS AND EIGHT 5/16" FLAT WASHERS. LOOSELY ATTACH THE LADDER ASSEMBLY TO THE MONKEY BAR ASSEMBLY WITH THE MONKEY BAR PLATES.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Monkey Bar Unit To The Playset

    STEP 4: ATTACHING THE MONKEY BAR UNIT TO THE PLAYSET 1: IF YOUR PLAYSET IS ALREADY ASSEMBLED AND YOU PURCHASED THE MONKEY BAR ADD ON KIT THEN YOU MUST REMOVE THE THREE 5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS IN THE AREA SHOWN IN THE TOP RIGHT PICTURE BELOW.
  • Page 21: Attaching The Monkey Bar Supports

    STEP 5: ATTACHING THE MONKEY BAR SUPPORTS 1: START WITH THE TWO 4 X 4 X 22-1/2"L MONKEY BAR SUPPORTS. 2: PLACE A MONKEY BAR SUPPORT AGAINST THE CORNER POST WITH THE LARGE HOLES FACING THE THE CENTER POST. THE TOP END SURFACE OF THE MONKEY BAR SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH WITH THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE MONKEY BAR RUNNER.
  • Page 22: Reattaching The Panel Slats

    STEP 6: REATTACHING THE PANEL SLATS 1: LOCATE TWO OF THE 5/4 X 4 X 28-1/2" PANEL SLATS REMOVED IN STEP 4. 2: ALIGN THE TOP END SURFACE OF EACH PANEL SLAT FLUSH WITH THE TOP SURFACE OF THE SIDE RAIL.
  • Page 23: Attaching The Safety Handles

    STEP 7: ATTACHING THE SAFETY HANDLES 1: LOCATE THE TWO GREEN SAFETY HANDLES, FOUR #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND FOUR 1/4" FLAT WASHERS. 2: ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE LADDER SIDE WITH TWO #14 X 1-1/4" PAN HEAD SCREWS AND TWO 1/4"...
  • Page 24 WARRANTY REGISTRATION - 704 - MONKEY BARS - Gorilla Playsets manufactures 3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER the finest quality products that Mail this completed form to: are designed for outstanding Fax this completed form to: Gorilla Playsets strength and durability.