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Pb 5010 AsseMbly INstrUctIoNs Kodiak Project 515 33-1/2' No. of children: Up to 10 Min. Use Zone: 34 ' x 33-1/2 ' set Dim. 22 'W x 21-1/2 'L x 14'H est. building time: 5-10 hr. IMPortANt!! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY!! Please make sure all lumber, hardware and accessory parts are accounted for.
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Safety Checklist for Swing-N-Slide Play Sets and ccessories Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury Installation Safety – Have You: Consulted the assembly instructions supplied with your particular model? Noted this accessory is to be used only on Swing•N•Slide approved designs? (Do not alter its design or add/remove components.) Made sure all hardware is tightened securely? (Supplied bolt covers must also be fastened securely.) Using a hacksaw, cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts and other fasteners and remove any sharp edges with a metal file as needed, and coated fastener ends with lead free paint?
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This product is intended for single family home/residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting. lacement in any public setting constitutes a misuse of this product. IMPORT NT! DDITION L REQUIRED S FETY INST LL TION INSTRUCTIONS According to ASTM requirements, all kits must be anchored to the ground and, if the unit has a climbing rope, the rope end must be anchored to the ground.
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Project 515 (2) Split Beam bracket (12) Shelf-Loc (2) EZ Frame Brackets (10) Step Brackets (12) Wrap-Loc Note: (5 Left, 5 Right) THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM AGES 2-10 YEARS For Home / Residential Use ONLY 1212 Barberry Drive (4) Climbing Rocks Janesville, WI 53545...
Project 515 How to select the correct fastener Use these 3 pictorial guides to help select the correct fastener(s) for the lumber attachment you are making. Each diagram will highlight the correct number of fasteners to use, and where to attach them. 5/4'' x 6'' to 4'' x 4'' 2-1/2'' screws pply the 2-1/2"...
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Project 515 Understanding how the Bracket System Works Example of a Shelf-Loc bracket connection. Shelf-Loc Bracket correct! Wrap-Loc WroNG! brackets ''clipped'' brackets Not interlocked! Example of a Shelf-Loc bracket connection. Look for ''TOP'' stamp on bracket for correct orientation. top of bracket Introduction to the Bracket system LW YS Use 2'' lag screws on all brackets.
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Project 515 4'' x 4'' x 96'' Fig.1 Look for ‘’TOP’’ Use a 2’’ lag screw stamp on brackets to hold bracket in while installing. place for later use. 2'' lag screws per bracket 82-1/2'' 55-1/4'' 55-1/4'' 2'' Lag screw .
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Project 515 •W RNING• void splitting your lumber by offsetting your screws at least 3/4’’ from edge. 2-1/2'' screws Fig.1a (1) 2'' lag screw (4) 2-1/2'' screws . Frame 1 Construction cont. 2. ttach upper 2'' x 4'' and lower 5/4'' boards as shown 2'' Lag screw in (Fig.
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Project 515 4'' x 4'' x 120'' Fig.2 Look for ‘’TOP’’ Use a 2’’ lag screw stamp on brackets to hold bracket in while installing. place for later use. 2'' lag screws per bracket 76-3/4'' 82-1/2'' 2'' Lag screw 55-1/4'' B.
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Project 515 Fig.2a B. Frame 2 Construction cont. 2-1/2'' screws 2. ttach upper 2'' x 4'' and lower 5/4'' boards as shown in (Fig. 2a) 69-1/2'' 62'' 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.3 Look for ‘’TOP’’ Use a 2’’ lag screw stamp on brackets to hold bracket in while installing. place for later use. 4'' x 4'' x 120'' 2'' lag screws per bracket 76-3/4'' 55-1/4'' 2'' Lag screw C. Frame 3 Construction 1.
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Project 515 Fig.3a 2-1/2'' screws C. Frame 3 Construction cont. 2. ttach upper 2'' x 4'' and lower 5/4'' boards as shown in (Fig. 3a) 80-1/2'' (1) 2'' lag screw (4) 2-1/2'' screws 2'' Lag screw 2-1/2'' screw...
Project 515 2-1/2'' screws Fig.4 (1) 2'' lag screw (4) 2-1/2'' screws D. Frame Construction 1. Install 2’’ x 4’’ and 5/4'' boards as shown above. 2'' Lag screw 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.4a Double check to make sure structure is square 2-1/2'' screws (1) 2'' lag screw (4) 2-1/2'' screws D. Frame Construction cont. 1. ttach Frame Two as shown above. 2'' Lag screw 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Tip: Flex brackets to make installation of 4'' x 4'' easier Fig.5 Fig. 5a Approx. 1/4'' F. Install 4x4s 2'' Lag Screws 1. Work (2) 4'' x 4'' into brackets as shown in(Fig. 5), (Fig 5a). 2. Secure brackets (Fig. 5b). 2'' Lag screw Fig.5b...
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Project 515 Fig.6 Double check to make sure structure is square ttach Frame 3. 1. ttach and secure Frame 3 to rest of unit as shown above. (4) 2'' Lag Screws (4) 2-1/2'' screws (1) 2'' lag screw (Per joint) 2'' Lag screw 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.7 2-1/2'' screws 2-1/2'' screw G. Install Deck Boards 1. Install 5/4'' deck boards to structure as shown (Fig. 7). 2. Use two 2-1/2'' screws at each end of deck boards. Note: On End Boards, avoid screwing into Shelf Brackets by placing screws behind Shelf Bracket location.
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Project 515 Fig.7a 2-1/2'' screws 2-1/2'' screws H. Center & Entrance Support Boards 1. Install 4’’ x 4’’ support boards as shown in (Fig. 7a). 2. Secure bottom of 4’’ x 4’’ as shown in (Fig 7a) 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.8 b o t t o m V i e w Fig.8a 2-1/2'' screws 2-1/2'' screws (20) 2-1/2'' screws 2-1/2'' screw H. Center & Entrance Support Boards 1. Construct support boards as shown in (Fig. 8). 2. Secure center of floor boards as shown in (Fig. 8b) 3.
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Project 515 Fig.9 2-1/2'' screws per joint 2-1/2'' screws 2-1/2'' screws per joint 2-1/2'' screws I. Install Lower Rail Board 2-1/2'' screw 1. Install lower 2'' x 4'' rail board as shown in (Fig 9). Flush with the sides of 4'' x 4'' deck supports. NOTE: The bottom screw in the 2'' x 4'' board should secure into the side of the 5/4'' x 6'' deck board.
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Project 515 Tip: Flex brackets to make installation of 4'' x 4'' easier Fig.10a Approx. 1/4'' Allow 4'' x 4''s To Overhang 1'' Fig.10b 2'' Lag screw K. Install 4x4s cont. 1. Work (2) 4'' x 4'' into brackets as shown in (Fig. 10a), (Fig 10). 2.
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Project 515 Fig.11 2-1/2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) FIG. 11a Fig.11a 2'' screws 2-1/2'' screw L. Install Deck Boards 1. Install 5/4'' deck boards to structure as shown (Fig. 11). 2. Use two 2-1/2'' screws at each end of deck boards. Where shelf bracket blocks screw path, center board and place one screw on either side.
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Project 515 Fig.12 2-1/2'' Screws (2 per joint) M. Install Upper Rail Boards 1. Install upper 2’’ x 4’’ rail boards as shown in (Fig 12). Flush with the top of 4’’ x 4’’ deck supports. 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 2-1/2'' Screws (2 per joint) Fig.13 2-1/2'' Screws (2 per joint) From opposite side of Filler Boards. 2-1/2'' screw N. Install supports cont. 1. Install 2'' x 4'' as shown in (Fig 13)
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Project 515 Fig.14 2-1/2'' Screws 2-1/2'' Screws (3 per joint) 2-1/2'' Screws 2-1/2'' screw N. Install supports cont. 1. Install 2'' x 4'' flush with top of Shelf-Loc Bracket as shown in (Fig 14) 2. Install step as shown in (Fig 14).
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Project 515 Fig.15 Tip: Flex brackets to make installation of 4'' x 4'' easier 2-1/2'' Screws Fig. 15a Approx. 1/4'' 2'' Lag Screws Fig.16 O. Install accessory 4x4 1. Work (1) 4'' x 4'' into brackets as shown in (Fig. 15a), (Fig 15). 2.
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Project 515 Optional Laminated Beam Note: Lay the lumber on a flat surface before beginning laminated beam assembly. Fig. 17 24" Note: Attach one end of the beam with three 2-1/2'' screws. Secure boards and attach the other end with three 2-1/2'' screws. This will insure that your boards will stay aligned throughout the remainder of the beam assembly.
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Project 515 Fig. 18 Q. Swing Beam Drill Locations 1. Use a 3/8'' drill bit to drill a 3/8’’ hole through the beam at each location shown in (Fig. 18) 2. Install Swing Hangers onto swing beam at locations shown. Note: Swing Hangers must be installed on same side dimensions were originally marked.
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Project 515 Hammer Fig. 19 3/8'' hole T-nut t-nut Bottom Beam Clamp (4) 1-1/4'' screws Use Screwdriver to aid in tightening Swing Hanger Q. Swing Beam Drill Locations 1. Tap t-nut into 3/8’’ hole as shown in (Fig. 19) 2. Place a bottom beam clamp over the swing hanger as shown in (Fig. 19) 3.
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Project 515 -Frame ssembly (8) 2-1/2’’ Screws Fig. 20 1. layout 4'' x 4’’s as shown in (Fig. 20) lign EZ Frame Bracket with face of 4'' x 4''s. 3. Secure EZ Frame Bracket with (8) 2-1/2'' screws to 4'' x 4''s making sure they are flush with each other.
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Project 515 Fig. 22 T-nut Washer 2-1/2'' screws 5-1/2’’ Hex Bolt 2-1/2'' screw -Frame ssembly cont. 1. 1. Tap T-nut into 3/8’’ hole as shown in (Fig. 22) Note: If using Laminated Swing Beam, make sure T-nut teeth do not fall between seams of 2'' x 6''s. ttach -Frame beam to Swing Beam using (2) 5-1/2’’...
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Project 515 Fig. 23 -Frame ssembly cont. 1. Position Split-Brackets on 4'' x 4'' x 55'' (Fig 23). 2. With the help of others, lift -Frame and Swing Beam ssembly and center on to unit as shown in (Fig. 23) 3.
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Project 515 Fig.25 (1) 2'' x 4'' x 71'' 2-1/2'' Deck Screws Fig.25b (4) 5/4'' x 6 38-1/2'' (6) 5/4'' x 6’’ x 38-1/2'' 2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) (6) 5/4'' x 6’’ x 36'' Use 2-1/2'' screws to 2'' Deck Screws secure to 5/4'' x 6'' to 4'' x 4'' (2 per joint)
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Project 515 Fig.26 (3) 5/4'' x 6'' x 38-1/2'' 2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) Fig.26a V. Barrier Boards cont. 1. Install 5/4'' barrier boards evenly spaced in the opening. 2'' Deck Screws (2) 5/4'' x 6'' x 36'' (2 per joint) 2-1/2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint on 2'' x 4''s) 2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.27 2-1/2'' Deck Screws W. Support Boards. (3 per joint) 1. Constuct 2'' x 4''s as shown in (Fig 27) 1-1/2'' 2-1/2'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig.28 2-1/2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) W. Support Boards. 1. Constuct 2'' x 4''s as shown in 2-1/2'' screw (Fig 28)
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Project 515 Fig.29 (4) 5/4'' x 6'' x 39-1/2'' 2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) Fig.30 (4) 5/4'' x 6'' x 34-3/4'' 2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) X Barrier Boards. 1. Install 5/4'' x 6'' boards evenly spaced as shown in (Fig 29) and (Fig. 30). 2'' screw...
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Project 515 sIDe oPeNING oPtIoN 1 EXAMPLE OF LADDER RUN G I NSTALLAT I ON 2-1/2'' 1-1/4'' screws O. Ladder ssembly. • BOTTOM OF LADDER RAIL • 1. On ladder rails, mark all measurement locations for Fig. 32 each side with a pencil. Draw an angle line connecting measurements for each ladder rung alignment.
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Project 515 2-1/2'' Deck Screws (2 per joint) Fig.34 Y. Install Tarp. 1. Install tarp as shown in (Fig. 34) 2. Secure tarp in six locations (Fig 34a). 2-1/2'' Deck Screws 2-1/2'' screw Fig.34a 1-1/4'' screw...
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Project 515 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 washer 11" 1 - 3/4 Panhead screw Deck Surface INstAll PlAy HANDles Here 1'' truss screw Use truss head screws to to secure slide to deck. Slide/Safety Handle Installation. 1. Mount safety handles in the ladder THIS PRODUCT IS opening approximately 11'' above the INTENDED FOR USE...
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Project 515 Anchor-It (Sold Seperately) Fig. 38 Flat Washer metal strap 1-1/2" lag bolt Anchor-It stake nchor-It Installation (optional). Instructions for nchoring Swing•N•Slide ctivity Centers . Determine the final location of your activity center. 2. Place the Anchor- It stakes adjacent to the base and near the corners of your activity center (at the bottom of the legs on swing sets) and twist the auger- style stakes into the ground until only the loop is exposed.
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Project 515 Fig. 39 2. Unit Modification cont. 2-1/2'' screw (1) Install 2'' x 4'' frame and support as shown in (Fig. 39).
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Project 515 Fig. 40a Fig. 40 2-1/2'' screws (Per joint) 10'' 2-1/2'' Deck Screws (2 Per joint) 4-1/8'' 20-1/8'' 2-1/2'' screw NOTE: 5' Climbing Rock Wall will require Fig. 40b Min. 12 Climbing Rocks (3) Bags of Climbing Rocks. NE 4543S Climbing Wall Lumber Cut List.
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Project 515 bAcK oPeNING oPtIoN 2 Fig. 41a Fig. 41 NOTE: Remove (3) 5/4'' x 6'' Barrier Boards 2-1/2'' Deck Screws 4-1/2'' 21'' 2-1/2'' screw NOTE: 7' Climbing Rock Wall will require Fig. 41b 16 Climbing Rocks (4) Bags of Climbing Rocks.
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Project 515 Climbing Rock Climbing Rock Fig. 42 (2)"T" nuts 3/8" Holes (2) 2'' Hex Head Bolts Hold (rock) (1) Loc Washer per bolt (1) Flat Washer per bolt Climbing Rock Installation 1. Mark locations of Climbing Rocks on the Climbing Wall in a pattern that will easily allow your child to climb to the deck.
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