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Please inspect and inventory all parts immediately upon accepting delivery. Use the inventory pages in the manual to make sure you have received all necessary parts. The quickest method to get any parts that are missing or damaged is to use our “Quick Response Center”...
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This decision is subject to verification of the defect, which, at Gorilla’s discretion, may be accomplished by submitting photographs or by delivery of the defective part to Gorilla Playsets • 166 Etowah Industrial Ct. • Canton, GA 30114 • 1-800-882-0272 Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM EST. Any warranty claim must include proof of purchase, including the date of purchase.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES This product is recommended for use by children ages 3-10. This product is intended for residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. A safety surface such as mulch or recycled tire should be used under the play set to prevent injury from falls.
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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ Congratulations! You have just purchase one of the finest residential wooden swing sets available today. As with any wooden product that spends its entire life outside, in varying elements, it is important to know what to expect with your new swing set so that your family can enjoy it for many years.
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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. •...
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Safety and Maintenance Tips for Your New Play Set: (continued) Playgrounds should be inspected on a regular basis. If any of the following conditions are noted, they should be removed, corrected, or repaired immediately to prevent injuries. • Hardware that is loose, worn or that has protrusions or projections. •...
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PLAYGROUND SURFACING MATERIALS SECTION 4 OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK Select Protective Surfacing 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.
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Play Set Surfacing Recommendations: Below are some of the recommendations that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers from its Handbook for Public Playground Safety. 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.
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2. Fall Zones - A fall zone, covered with a protective surfacing material, is essential under and around equipment where a child might fall. This area should be free of other equipment and obstacles onto which a child might fall. Stationary climbing equipment and slides should have a fall zone extending a Minimum of 6’...
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General Info to Review Before Installation • Depending on your experience, assembly of the playset 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. •...
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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.
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Keys to Assembly Success Tools Required • Tape Measure • #2 Phillips bit or • Open End Wrench • 8’ Step Ladder x 2 • Carpenters Level Screwdriver (7/16", 1/2”, 9/16" & 5/8”) • Safety Glasses • Carpenters Square • Ratchet with extension •...
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 1pc. (P010) - Door Stop 254mm (10") 1pc. (P044) - Turbo SL - Center Post 227.2mm (8-15/16") (G50229-P010) (G50229-P044) 1pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 4pc. (P130) - Sandbox Wall Upright 609.6mm (24") FSC (G50229-P130) 2pc. (P131) - SW Post 2336.8mm (92") FSC (G50229-P131) 2pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 1pc. (P151) - SW Mount 1003.2mm (39-1/2") FSC (G50229-P151) 2pc. (P153) - Tube Slide Wall Board 698.5mm (27-1/2") FSC 8pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 2pc. (P172) - Rock Wall Rail 1620.3mm (63-13/16") FSC (G50229-P172) 2pc. (P173) - Overlook Access Rail 1558.9mm (61-3/8") FSC (G50229-P173) 2pc.
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Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. #8 x 1-1/8" 56pc. Wood Screw (Y06018-515) 1pc. #2 x 2" Robertson Driver (Y00400-005) #8 x 1-1/2" 370pc.
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Hardware Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 5/16 x 2-1/4" 20pc. Hex Bolt (Y07718-321) 3/8 x 8-3/4" 1pc. Hex Bolt (Y07718-883 5/16 x 2-3/4" 4pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 1pc. Plastic Dormer Window - Green (3pk) 1pc. Acro Bar - Green (04-0046-G) 1pc. Climbing Rope - Green (10-1007-G) 2pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. 1pc. Post SW Beam Plate 1pc. Post SW Beam Plate Left MM-2448 - Green Right MM-2447 - Green (11-5019-G) (11-5020-G) 1pc.
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Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for PICTURE DESCRIPTION PICTURE assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. PICTURE DESCRIPTION 1pc. Plastic Dormer Window - Green (3pk) TURBO SLIDE COMPONENTS 1pc.
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1733Z Wrench 1381Z Square Drive Square lock nut QTY: 1 QTY: 18 QTY: 45 Part Identification ( Dimensions are approximate and are shown to assist in the identification of parts for assembly. Actual dimensions may be smaller or larger. TURBO SLIDE HARDWARE 1pc.
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Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly STOP STOP STOP STOP This is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories, referencing the parts identification sheets. This will assist you with your assembly. •...
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Step 2: Front Wall Assembly Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: Lay (P131) SW Post and (P132) Post, ensuring (P131) SW Post is on the left. Place (P118) Sandbox Base FB, (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail, and (P161) Deck Front Top Rail on top of posts.
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Step 3: Back Wall Assembly Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: Lay (P131) SW Post and (P132) Post, ensuring (P131) SW Post is on the right. Place (P118) Sandbox Base FB, (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail, and (P160) Deck Back Top Rail on top of posts. (F3.1) B: Connect (P118) Sandbox Base FB, (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail, and (P160) Deck Back Top Rail to posts using two 5/16 x 4-1/4”...
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Step 4: Frame Assembly Part 1 A: With at least one helper, stand the assemblies so the Front Wall Assembly is on the right and the Back Wall Assembly is on the left. Place (P119) SW Sandbox Base along the bottom of the Wall Assemblies. Align the center bolt holes with the posts and loosely attach with two 5/16 x 4-1/4”...
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Step 4: Frame Assembly Part 2 D: Place (P159) Deck Side Top Rails along the bottom and top of the Wall Assemblies. Align the bolt holes with the posts and loosely attach in the top holes with two 5/16 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16”...
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Step 4: Frame Assembly Part 3 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. F: Ensure Assembly is square and ends are flush to outside of posts. Secure frame in the bottom holes on (P159) Deck Side Top Rails, (P158) Deck Side Bottom Rails and (P119) SW Sandbox Base with ten 5/16 x 3”...
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Step 5: Front Upright A: On the Front Wall Assembly, place (P168) Front Upright on (P161) Deck Front Top Rail and (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail making sure countersink holes face out and ends are flush. Attach using two 5/16 x 2-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16”...
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Step 6: Floor Assembly Part 1 A: From inside the assembly, make two marks from the bottom of both (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail and (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail at 3-1/4” [82.5mm] up. B: From inside the assembly, loosely attach (P166) Side Joist to the (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail and (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail using two 5/16 x 2-1/4 Hex Bolts (with 5/16”...
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Step 6: Floor Assembly Part 2 D: Place (P165) Joist in between (P158) Deck Side Bottom Rails, centered over pilot holes and flush to the bottom. Attach using four #8 x 3-1/2” Wood Screws. (F6.5 and F6.6) F6.5 (P158) Deck Side Bottom Rail (P165) Joist...
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Step 6: Floor Assembly Part 3 E: On the inside of each (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post measure up 3-1/4” [82.5mm] from the bottom of (P158) Deck Side Bottom Rail and make a mark. (F6.7 and F6.8) F: Attach one (P167) Short Joist to each (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post at the mark using two #8 x 3” Wood Screws per Short Joist.
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Step 6: Floor Assembly Part 4 G: Place one (P163) Floor End Board on each end, between the Posts and tight to (P158) Deck Side Bottom Rails. Secure (P163) Floor End Boards with three #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (F6.9, F6.10 and F6.11) H: Evenly space ten (P162) Floor Boards between the (P163) Floor End Boards and attach using five #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 7: Mid Post Assembly Part 1 A: On the inside of the Front Wall Assembly, center one (P133) Mid Post and attach with four #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws. (F7.1, F7.2 and F7.3) F7.2 Inside View Front Wall F7.1 Assembly (P157) #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 7: Mid Post Assembly Part 2 B: Place (P192) Door Top Arch tight below the (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail, and secure with two #8 x 3” wood screws on each end making sure the board is flush with the posts. (F7.4 and F7.5) C: From inside measure 18-1/4”...
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 1 A: From outside of the Side Wall Assemblies, place one (P191) Trim on the (P119) SW Sandbox Base and (P159) Deck Side Top Rail so that they are flush with the outside edge of each (P131) SW Post and (P132) Post, then attach using three #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 2 C: Place (P124) Side Wall Siding Bottoms along the top of (P119) SW Sandbox Base and (P159) Deck Side Top Rail between (P191) Trims and attach with four #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (F8.3 and F8.4) D: Fit (P126) Side Wall Siding Tops between the (P191) Trims, making sure it’s tight to (P134) Sandbox Side Wall Top.
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 3 F: From outside the Front Wall Assembly, place one (P191) Trim on the (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post so that it’s flush with the outside edge, then attach using three #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per trim. (F8.5 and F8.6) G: Place (P135) Sandbox Front Wall Top across the top of both (P191) Trims so the ends are flush.
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 4 H: Place (P121) Front Wall Siding Bottom along the top of (P118) SW Sandbox Base FB between (P191) Trims. Attach with six #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (F8.7 and F8.8) I: Fit (P023) Front Wall Siding Top between the (P191) Trims, making sure it’s tight to (P135) Sandbox Front Wall Top.
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 5 K: Attach one (P194) Long Trim so it’s flush with the outside edge of (P131) SW Post using three #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (F8.9 and F8.10) L: Place (P136) Sandbox Door Wall Top on top of one (P194) Long Trim so the end is flush. On the (P133) Mid Post place one (P194) Long Trim flush to the end of (P136) Sandbox Door Wall Top and attach with seven #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 6 M: Place one (P127) Door Wall Siding Bottom along the top of (P118) Sandbox Base FB between (P194) Long Trims. Attach with four #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (F8.13 and F8.14) N: Fit (P129) Door Wall Siding Top between the (P194) Long Trims, making sure it’s tight to (P136) Sandbox Door Wall Top.
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Step 8: Install Siding Part 7 Q: From inside the assembly, center four (P130) Sandbox Wall Uprights over the pilot holes in the Front Wall and both Side Walls. Attach using four #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per Upright. (F8.15 and F8.16) R: From outside the assembly attach Siding to Uprights using 40 #8 x 7/8”...
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Step 9: Door Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Mount the (P136) Sandbox Door Wall Tops beneath the (P192) Door Top Arch using four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. Ensure that each board is flush to the posts. (F9.1 and F9.2) F9.1 (P192) Door Top...
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Step 9: Door Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Within the assembly, place four (P193) Window Sides vertically as shown below and fasten each board with four #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (F9.3 and F9.4) F9.3 F9.4 #8 x 1-1/8” Inside View Wood Screw (P132) Post...
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Step 10: TTT Wall Assembly Part 1 A: From inside the assembly, measure 17-1/8” [435.1mm] from (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post. Attach (P152) Wall Board to (P160) Deck Back Top Rail and (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail using two #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws in each board.
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Step 10: TTT Wall Assembly Part 2 B: From outside the assembly, place (P154) TTT Mounts so they are tight to (P160) Deck Back Top Rail, (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail and flush to the outside edges of each (P152) Wall Board, attach using four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws on each board.
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Step 10: TTT Wall Assembly Part 3 C: Evenly space remaining three (P152) Wall Boards on each side of the Tic Tac Toe opening as shown in F10.6 and secure with two #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws in each board. (F10.5 and F10.6) F10.5 (P152) (P152)
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Step 11: Tube Slide Wall Assembly Part 1 A: From inside the assembly, position (P153) Tube Slide Wall Boards 25” [635 mm] apart and centered between both (P132) Posts. Attach (P153) Tube Slide Wall Boards using four #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws in each board. (F11.1, F11.2 and F11.3) F11.2 Outside View...
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Step 11: Tube Slide Wall Assembly Part 2 B: From outside the assembly, attach (P155) Tube Slide Entrance Mounts flush to the edges of (P153) Tube Slide Wall Boards using three #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws on each board. (F11.4 and F11.5) F11.4 F11.5 Back Wall...
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Step 11: Tube Slide Wall Assembly Part 3 C: Place Tube Slide Support on top of Sandbox Side Wall Top ensuring the cutouts align with the posts. Secure with four #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws. (F11.6 and F11.7) F11.6 F11.7 (P132) Post #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 12: Attach Gussets Step 12: Attach Gussets Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: Make sure assembly is square before proceeding. On the inside of each (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post, position one (P164) Gusset as shown in F12.1, F12.2 and F12.3, making sure it’s flush with the outside edge of the posts.
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Step 13: Attach Diagonals Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: On both ends of the (P119) SW Sandbox Base, position (P120) Diagonal behind (P119) SW Sandbox Base with the countersunk hole at the top. Loosely attach to (P119) SW Sandbox base with one 5/16 x 2-1/4” Hex Bolt (with 5/16”...
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Step 14: Swing Beam Assembly Part 1 A: Attach six Swing Hangers to (P055) SW Beam using twelve 3/8 x 6” Hex Bolts (with two 3/8“ flat washers and 3/8” lock nut), making sure bolts are installed through the countersunk holes. (F14.1 and F14.2) Countersunk F14.1 3/8 x 6”...
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Step 14: Swing Beam Assembly Part 2 B: At the locations shown in F14.3 install three 5/16 x 3-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” t-nut). (F14.3 and F14.4) THESE BOLTS MUST BE INSTALLED TO HELP REDUCE CHECKING OF THE WOOD. F14.3 5/16 x 3-1/4”...
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Step 15: Attach Triplate A: Position Triplate on (P151) SW Mount so bolt holes align and overhang is towards the outside. Attach using the outside holes with two 3/8 x 3-1/2” Carriage Bolts (with 3/8” flat washer and 3/8”lock nut). (F15.1 and F15.2) F15.1 F15.2 (P151)
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Step 16: A Frame Assembly Part 1 A: Position two (P057) A-Frame Supports so the straight ends meet, taking note of the orientation. Tap four 5/16” t-nuts into the bolt holes. Flip (P057) A-Frame Supports over and place (P058) A-Frame Support Joiner centered over both supports so bolt holes are aligned and edges are flush.
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Step 16: A Frame Assembly Part 2 C: Position one (P056) A-Frame Leg under each end of the A-Frame Support Assembly so holes are aligned, and T-Nuts are on top. The double bolt holes should be at the top end. Loosely attach A-Frame Support Assembly to both (P056) A-Frame Legs with two 1/4 x 4”...
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Step 16: A Frame Assembly Part 3 E: Place a Post SW Beam Under Bracket so the holes align with the (P056) A-Frame Legs. Loosely attach with two 3/8 x 3-1/2” Carriage Bolts (with 3/8” flat washer and 3/8” lock nut). (F16.6 and F16.7) F16.6 attach all bolts loosely (P056)
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Step 16: A Frame Assembly Part 4 F: With two helpers position the Swing Beam end with the double holes between the Post SW Beam Plate Bracket - Left and Post SW Beam Plate Bracket - Right so holes align. Loosely attach with one 3/8 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 3/8”...
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Step 17: Attach Swing End Part 1 A: Carefully lift the Swing Assembly and center on the Triplate. Loosely attach with one 3/8 x 8-3/4” Hex Bolt (with 3/8” flat washers x 2 and 3/8” lock nut) and one 3/8 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 3/8” flat washer x 2 and 3/8” lock nut). (F17.1 and F17.2) F17.1 3/8 x 8-3/4”...
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Step 17: Attach Swing End Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Pan Screw. B: Attach (P117) A-Frame Mid Support to (P056) A-Frame Legs using two 5/16 x 3-3/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16”...
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Step 18: Attach Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION PRIOR TO STAKING. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND WARNING! To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven fully into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines.
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Step 19: Rock Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Lay two (P172) Rock Wall Rails side by side, with the angled ends facing downward. (F19.1 and F19.2) B: Place (P171) Rock Board C across the bottom ends and flush to outside edge of (P172) Rock Wall Rails. (F19.1 and F19.2) C: At the opposite end of the (P172) Rock Wall Rails, place one (P169) Rock Board A so it’s flush to the ends and outside edges of the rails.
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Step 19: Rock Wall Assembly Part 2 F: Place one Rock on each (P170) Rock Board B, alternating colors as desired. Attach using two 1/4 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 1/4” lock washer, 3/16” flat washer and 1/4” t-nut) per Rock. (F19.3 and F19.4) Rock Green/Yellow F19.3...
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Step 19: Rock Wall Assembly Part 3 G: On the inside and top of each (P172) Rock Wall Rail attach a 90deg Green Bracket using one 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” t-nut) per bracket. (F19.5 and F19.6) F19.5 F26.4 5/16”...
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Step 20: Attach Rock Wall Assembly Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: Place Rock Wall Assembly so the (P172) Rock Wall Rail is tight to (P168) Front Upright and the top is flush to the top of the Floor Boards.
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Step 20: Attach Rock Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Attach one (P169) Rock Board A from Step 19 Part 1 flush to the ends and top of (P172) Rock Wall Rails using four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws (F20.3 and F20.4) F20.3 F20.4 Flush...
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Step 20: Attach Rock Wall Assembly Part 3 WARNING! To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven fully into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. C: Drive Anchor Stake into the ground at the location shown in F20.5 and F20.6 then attach with one #10 x 1-1/4”...
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Step 21: Access Assembly Part 1 A: Lay two (P203) Side Access’s so they are side by side with the cut outs facing up. Place three (P066) Sky Loft Steps into the cut outs without holes so they are flush to the outer edges of the (P203) Side Access. Make sure Access Assembly is square and attach with four #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 21: Access Assembly Part 2 C: From inside the assembly, position Access Assembly so it is centred between posts and the pre drilled holes in the Access Assembly aligns with the bolt holes in (P151) SW Mount. Attach to (P151) SW Mount using two 5/16 x 3”...
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Step 21: Access Assembly Part 3 E: Place one (P066) Sky Loft Step in the grooves of both (P203) Side Access’s and attach with four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (F21.5 and F21.6) F21.5 F21.6 (P066) Sky Loft Step #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw Flush (P203) Side...
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Step 22: Overlook Assembly Part 1 A: Taking note of hole orientation, loosely attach one (P185) Overlook Post A and one (P173) Overlook Access Rail to a (P183) Overlook Top Rail F/B using two 5/16 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16”...
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Step 22: Overlook Assembly Part 2 D: Taking note of hole orientation, loosely attach one (P186) Overlook Post B to the inside of each (P183) Overlook Top F/B using one 5/16 x 3-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” t-nut). (F22.2) E: Through the countersunk holes loosely attach one (P188) Overlook Back Roof Support to (P173) Overlook Access Rail and (P186) Overlook Post B using one 5/16 x 3”...
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Step 22: Overlook Assembly Part 3 G: Ensure (P190) Overlook F/B Bottom Rail is square and flush to (P173) Overlook Access Rail and attach with one #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screw per board (F22.3 and F22.4) H: Ensure (P188) Overlook Back Roof Support and (P187) Overlook Front Roof Support are flush to (P173) Overlook Access Rail and tighten bolt in each Overlook Roof Support.
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Step 22: Overlook Assembly Part 4 I: Stand the assemblies side by side with Posts to the inside, then loosely attach (P182) Overlook Top Side Rail to the lower holes and (P181) Overlook Support in the upper holes of (P185) Overlook Post A’s using two 5/16 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 22: Overlook Assembly Part 5 K: Loosely attach a (P205) Overlook Mid Rail to (P173) Overlook Access Rails using two 5/16 x 2-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” t-nut). (F22.8 and F22.9) F22.8 (P173) Overlook Access Rail...
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Step 23: Attach Overlook Assembly Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Hex Lag. A: With at least one helper, lift the Overlook Assembly up over the Swing Beam Assembly and place the assembly so the (P173) Overlook Access Rails are inside the fort and the (P181) Overlook Support is resting on the (P055) SW Beam.
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Step 24: Attach Gussets A: On both sides of (P055) SW Beam, place one (P180) Overlook Gusset tight to the (P055) SW Beam and (P181) Overlook Support. Ensure the end of (P180) Overlook Gusset is flush to the end of (P181) Overlook Support and attach to (P185) Overlook Post A with four #8 x 2-1/4”...
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Step 25: Secure Overlook Assembly A: Check to make sure Overlook Assembly is square, then install two #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws in (P182) Overlook Top Side Rail and both (P150) Overlook Back Tops. (F25.1) B: Install three #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws in each (P183) Overlook Top Rail F/B and one #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screw in each (P190) Overlook F/B Bottom Rail.
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Step 26: Overlook Floor Assembly Part 1 A: On the inside of both (P190) Overlook F/B Bottom Rail loosely attach two (P189) Overlook Side Joists using two 5/16 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” t-nut) per Joist. (F26.1) B: Place one (P175) Overlook Floor Board B at each side of the Overlook Assembly so the notch outs are tight to the (P185) Overlook Post A’s and (P173) Overlook Access Rails.
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Step 26: Overlook Floor Assembly Part 2 C: Adjust (P189) Overlook Side Joists tight to (P175) Overlook Floor Board B’s. Attach (P189) Overlook Side Joist with three #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws per Joist. Tighten bolts. (F26.3) D: Evenly space six (P174) Overlook Floor Board A’s between the (P174) Overlook Floor Board B’s and attach using five #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 27: Overlook Wall Boards Part 1 A: On the front and back of the Overlook Assembly, centered between (P173) Overlook Access Rail and (P185) Overlook Post A, tight to the floor boards, evenly space four (P078) Sky Loft Wall Boards. Attach (P078) Sky Loft Wall Boards using four #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 27: Overlook Wall Boards Part 2 B: On the side of the Overlook Assembly, centered between the (P185) Overlook Post A’s, tight to the floor boards, evenly space three (P078) Sky Loft Wall Boards. Attach (P078) Sky Loft Wall Boards using four #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 28: Roof Supports A: Layout one (P139) Roof Support Right and one (P138) Roof Support Left so the angled ends are tight together and the counter sunk holes are facing down. (F28.1 and F28.2) B: Place one (P140) Roof Peak Support on top of (P139) Roof Support Right and (P138) Roof Support Left so the sides are flush.
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 1 A: With a helper attach both Roof Support Assemblies through the countersink holes to the outside of (P132) Post and (P131) SW Post using two 5/16 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolts (with 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) per Roof Peak Assembly.
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 2 B: Place two (P141) Roof T’s on top of Roof Support Assemblies so they overlap as shown in F29.3 and F29.4). Ensure (P141) Roof T’s overhang Roof Support Assemblies by 2-3/4” [69.9mm] and attach using four #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board.
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 3 C: Overlap one (P149) Roof Peak Wide and one (P148) Roof Peak so the edge and ends are flush. Pre drill using 1/8” drill bit in the end holes and attach together using five #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (F296) D: Place Roof Peak Assembly over both (P141) Roof T’s so the ends are flush.
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 4 E: Fit three (P143) Roof TG’s together so they are tight together and ends are flush. (F29.8 and F29.9) Note: There should be a 2-3/4” [69.9mm] overhang. F: Fit one (P144) Roof TG Bottom into (P143) Roof TG so they are tight together and ends are flush. Attach roofing using four #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 5 G: Fit one (P147) Overlook Roof TG Top, two (146) Overlook Roof TG’s and one (P145) Overlook Roof G together so they are tight together and the ends are flush. (F29.10 and F29.11) Note: There should be a 2-3/4” [69.9mm] overhang. H: Attach roofing using 14 #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 29: Roof Assembly Part 6 J: Fit seven (P143) Roof TG’s together so they are tight together and ends are flush. (F29.12 and F29.13) Note: There should be a 2-3/4” [69.9mm] overhang. K: Fit one (P142) Roof G into the bottom (P143) Roof TG so they are tight together and ends are flush. Attach Roofing using four #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 30: Door Assembly Part 1 A: On the outside of (P196) Door, insert Plastic Dormer Window as shown in F30.1 and attach using four #8 x 1- 1/8” Wood Screws. (F30.1 and F30.2) B: On the outside of (P196) Door attach one Door Handle in location shown in F30.1 using two #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws.
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Step 30: Door Assembly Part 2 D: On the inside of (P196) Door, measure 17-5/8” [44.8cm] up from the bottom and install the Catch Plate flush to the outside edge of the Door using one #7 x 3/4” Wood Screws. (F30.4 and F30.5) E: On the inside of the (P196) Door attach one Door Handle at approximately the same height as the handle that was previously installed using two #8 x 1/2”...
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Step 31: Attach Door A: In the opening for the Door Assembly measure 5/8” [15.9mm] up from (P118) Sandbox Base FB. Position the Door Assembly and attach Hinges to (P133) Mid Post using three #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws per hinge. (F31.1, F31.2 and F31.3) B: In the cutout of (P010) Door Stop, install Magnet using two #8 x1/2”...
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Step 32: Windows A: From outside the assembly, place Plasic Dormer Windows centered over (P193) Window Sides. Attach Plastic Dormer Window using four #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per window. (F32.1 and F32.2) F32.1 F38.1 Plastic Dormer Window F32.2 Plastic #8 x 1-1/8”...
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Step 33: Sunburst A: From outside the assembly, attach Plastic Sunburst to each Roof Support Assembly using six #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws and two #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws per Plastic Sunburst. (F33.1 and F33.2) F33.1 F33.2 #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screw #8 x 1-1/2”...
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Step 34: Tic Tac Toe A: Assemble Tic Tac Toe by attaching one dowel with threaded stud end into dowel with threaded insert. Repeat two more times to create three dowel assemblies. (F34.2) B: Insert dowel assemblies into one bracket. (F34.2) C: Insert one blue collar onto each dowel assembly.
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Step 35: Safety Handles A: Center Safety Handles on each (P173) Overlook Access Rail, above the Overlook Access Assembly as shown in F35.1 and F35.2. Attach using two #10 x 1-1/4” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer) per Safety Handle. B: Center Safety Handle on (P132) Post, above the Rock Wall Assembly as shown in F35.1 and F35.3.
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Step 36: Periscope A: Center Periscope Base on (P183) Overlook Top Rail F/B and attach using four #8 x 1” Pan Screws. (F36.1 and F36.2) B: Snap the Periscope onto the Periscope Base. (F36.1 and F36.3) Overlook F36.1 Assembly F36.3 Periscope Periscope Mount...
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Step 37: Steering Wheel Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Lag Screw. A: Place Steering Wheel centered at the top of (P078) Sky Loft Wall Board and attach with one 5/16 x 2” Lag Screw (with 5/16”...
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Step 38: Alpine Slide Part 1 A: From outside the assembly, attach (P184) SL Block to (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail with four #8 x 2-1/4” Wood Screws, making sure it’s flush to the top of (P157) Deck Front Bottom Rail and tight to (P168) Front Upright. (F38.1 and F38.2) F38.1 F38.2...
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Step 38: Alpine Slide Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Pan Screw. B: Place 10’ Alpine Slide 2-3/4” [69.9mm] away from (P168) Front Upright and flush to the back of (P184) SL Block.
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 1 A: Fasten Entrance Section - Right Side and Entrance Section - Left Side together with eight 5/16 x 1/2” Pan Bolts. (F39.1 and F39.2) Entrance Section F39.1 - Right Side Entrance Section - Left Side 5/16 x 1/2”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 2 B: Fasten two Elbow Sections together with eight 5/16 x 1/2” Pan Bolts. (F39.3 and F39.4) C: Repeat Step B two more times to create 3 Elbow Section Assemblies. F39.3 Elbow Section F39.4 5/16 x 1/2”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 3 D: Fasten Elbow Sections together with six 5/16” x 1/2” Pan Head bolts. (F39.5) E: Fasten Slide Mount Bracket to Elbow with two 5/16” x 3/4” Pan Head Bolts. (F39.5) F39.5 Elbow Section Slide Mount Bracket 5/16 x 3/4”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 4 F: Fasten Elbow Section and Exit Elbow Section together with eight 5/16 x 1/2” Pan Bolts. (F39.6) F39.6 Exit Elbow Section 5/16 x 1/2” Pan Bolt x 8 Elbow Section Components: Hardware 1 x Elbow Section 8 x 5/16 x 1/2”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 5 G: Fasten the tab on the bottom of the Exit Section to the Exit Support Bracket with two 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.7) F39.7 Exit Section 5/16” Square Lock Nut Exit Support 5/16 x 9/16”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 6 H: Fasten the Entrance Assembly to the Elbow Section Assembly with six 5/16 x 9/16 Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut) (F39.8, F39.9, F39.10 and F39.11) Tip: Hold the bolt with the wrench provided. Use a 5/8” wrench to tighten nut. Note: Align Arrows F39.8 Entrance...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 7 I: Fasten three Clamp Ring sections together over the intersection with three 5/16 x 1-3/8 Pan Bolts. Partially thread each bolt into the next Clamp Ring. When all bolts are partially installed, tighten all bolts. (F39.12) F39.12 Clamp Ring 5/16 x 1-3/8”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 8 J: Fasten the Elbow Section Assemblies together with six 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.13 and F39.14) Note: Align Arrows. F39.14 ALIGN ARROWS F39.13 Elbow Section Assembly 5/16” Square Lock Nut x 6 Elbow Section Assembly...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 9 K: Fasten three Clamp Ring sections together over the intersection with three 5/16 x 1-3/8 Pan Bolts. Partially thread each bolt into the next Clamp Ring. When all bolts are partially installed, tighten all bolts. (F39.15) F39.15 Clamp Ring Section...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 10 L: Fasten the Elbow Section Assemblies together with six 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.16) Note: Align Arrows. F39.16 Elbow Section Assembly ALIGN ARROWS 5/16” Square Lock Nut x 6 Elbow Section 5/16 x 9/16”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 11 M: Fasten three Clamp Ring sections together over the intersection with three 5/16 x 1-3/8 Pan Bolts. Partially thread each bolt into the next Clamp Ring. When all bolts are partially installed, tighten all bolts. (F39.17) F39.17 Clamp Ring Section...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 12 N: Fasten the Elbow Section Assembly and Elbow Section Assembly with Slide Mount Bracket together with six 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.18) Note: Align Arrows. F39.18 Elbow Section Assembly ALIGN ARROWS 5/16”...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 13 O: Fasten three Clamp Ring sections together over the intersection with three 5/16 x 1-3/8 Pan Bolts. Partially thread each bolt into the next Clamp Ring. When all bolts are partially installed, tighten all bolts. (F39.19) F39.19 Clamp Ring Section...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 14 P: Fasten the Elbow Section Assembly and Exit Elbow Section Assembly together with six 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.20) Note: Align Arrows. F39.20 ALIGN ARROWS Exit Elbow Section Assembly Elbow Section...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 15 Q: Fasten three Clamp Ring sections together over the intersection with three 5/16 x 1-3/8 Pan Bolts. Partially thread each bolt into the next Clamp Ring. When all bolts are partially installed, tighten all bolts. (F39.21) F39.21 Clamp Ring Section...
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Step 39: Turbo Slide Assembly Part 16 R: Fasten the Exit Section to the Exit Base through the bottom and 3rd holes with four 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F39.22 and F39.23) F39.22 Exit Section 5/16 x 9/16”...
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6" Step 40: Turbo Slide Exit Support Assembly A: Note the position of the small holes in the (P045) Turbo SL Side Post then install 5/16” T-Nut. (F40.1) B: Loosely connect two (P045) Turbo SL Side Posts and one (P044) Turbo SL Center Post using one 5/16 x 4-1/4”...
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Step 41: Turbo Slide Exit Assembly Part 1 A: Place the flange of the Exit Section into the channel of the Exit Assembly and attach with three 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). (F41.1, F41.2 and F41.3) F41.1 Exit Elbow Assembly...
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Step 41: Turbo Slide Exit Assembly Part 2 B: Fasten the Exit Elbow Section with cutout area to the Exit Assembly with two 5/16 x 9/16” Pan Bolts (with 5/16” Square Lock Nut). Use wrench on inside radius to pre-align holes with nut as shown in F42.6 and F42.7. Hold nut in place and install bolt.
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Step 41: Turbo Slide Exit Assembly Part 3 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Lag Screws. C: Position Exit Support Assembly against the Exit Bracket. (F41.8 and F41.9) D: Center the Exit Support Assembly on the Exit Bracket hole and mark the holes. (F41.8 and F41.9) E: Pre Drill at marked locations.
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Step 42: Turbo Slide Installation Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Lag Screw. A: With a helper place Turbo Slide Entrance over the opening in Turbo Slide Wall. Ensure Turbo Slide Entrance is flush to the top of (P156) Deck Back Bottom Rail.
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Step 42: Turbo Slide Installation Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Lag Screw. C: Pre-drill a hole through the plastic only. Example shown at top, bottom and on sides below. (F42.5 and F42.6) D: Install a 1/4 x 1-1/4”...
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Step 43: Swing Accessories A: Using one Threaded Quick Link per Chain 50in, join one Chain 50in to each side of the Belt Swing. Make sure to close the Threaded Quick Link tightly using an adjustable wrench. (F43.1 and F43.2). B: Using one Threaded Quick Link per Chain 19in, join the Chain 19in to the Acro Bar and Acro Handle.
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Step 44: Climbing Rope A: Feed one end of the Climbing Rope through the hole in (P161) Deck Front Top Rail and tie a knot in that end of the rope. (F44.1 and F44.2) B: Tie 3 more knots in the rope making sure that they are evenly spaced from top to bottom. (F44.1) C: Wrap Climbing Rope under (P171) Rock Board C then feed rope back through the hole in (P171) Rock Board C and pull tight.
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Step 45: Plaques Part 1 A: Center Gorilla Plaque on (P055) SW Beam and attach using two #7 x 3/4” Wood Screws (F45.1 and F45.2) B: Attach ASTM Warning Plate of preferred language to a location that is easily seen and visible to supervising adult using four #8 x 1/2”...
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Step 45: Plaques Part 2 C: Attach Playset ID Plaque to a prominent location on your Playset with two #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws. This provides important contact information. A tracking number is provided to allow you to get critical information or order replacement parts for this specific model. (F45.4 and F45.5) F45.4 F45.5 #8 x 1/2”...
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