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Big Backyard F23073C Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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ASHBERRY II PLAY SYSTEM – F23073C
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
29'11
"
17'-11"
10-14 Hrs
Two person
assembly
3403073C
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 29'11" x 26' area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 6'5"
CAPACITY - 10 Users Maximum, Ages 3 to 10; Weight Limit 110 lbs. (49.9 kg) per child.
RESIDENTIAL HOME USE ONLY. Not intended for public areas such as schools, churches, nurseries, day cares or parks.
Solowave Design
375 Sligo Rd. West, PO Box 10
Mount Forest, ON Canada N0G 2L0
General Inquiries:
8:00am - 4:30pm EST
Toll Free: 1-877-966-3738
support@solowavedesign.com
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and
follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often

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Warnings And Safe Play Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2
Protective Surfacing Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3
Instructions For Proper Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4
About Our Wood – Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 5
Keys To Assembly Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6
Metric Conversion Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7,8
Part ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9
Installation of I.D./Warning Plaque . . . . . . . . . . . .Final Step
Rev 01/03/2013

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  • Page 1 ASHBERRY II PLAY SYSTEM – F23073C INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 29’11 " To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often 17'-11" and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.

  • Page 2: Warnings And Safe Play Instructions

    Warnings and Safe Play Instructions Warnings and Safe Play Instructions CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Complying while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards.
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  • Page 6: Keys To Assembly Success

    Keys to Assembly Success Tools Required Shovel Measuring Drill (1/8” Safety Hammer Ratchet 1/2”, Level #2 & #3 Phillips Square Step Tape 3/16” Bit) Glasses 7/16” & 9/16” or Robertson Ruler Ladder Part Identification Key 1234 Post 2 x 4 x 83” On each page, you will find the parts and quantities required to complete the assembly step illustrated on that page.
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  • Page 9 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Actual Size Nominal Size 3632160 1pc. - 2160 - Narrow Siding 3/8 x 3 x 29-5/16" - Box 2 - "...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Trim 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 16-1/4" Actual Size 7pc. - 2133 - - Box 3 - 3632133 Nominal Size " x 3⅜" 1 x 4 ⅝ " x 4½" 1 x 5 ⅝...
  • Page 11 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Middle Front 1 x 5 x 65-5/8" 1pc. - 2125 - 3632125 - Box 3 - Nominal Size Actual Size 1 x 5 " x 4½" ⅝ 1 x 6 "...
  • Page 12 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Bench Post 5/4 x 4 x 14" 3632105 2pc. - 2105 - - Box 2 - Nominal Size Actual Size 5/4 x 4 1" x 3½" 5/4 x 5 1" x 4½" Back Wall Support 5/4 x 4 x 31"...
  • Page 13 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Access Rail Left 2 x 3 x 56-1/8" 1pc. - 2101 - - Box 3 - 3632101 Nominal Size Actual Size 2 x 2 1½" x 1½" 2 x 3 1⅜"...
  • Page 14 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size Front Post 2 x 2 x 94" 2pc. - 2154 - 3632154 - Box 2 - 2 x 2 1½" x 1½" 2 x 6 1½" x 5⅜" 1pc.
  • Page 15 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 1/4 x 3" 7pc. LS3 - Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2" - (9262230) 2pc. LS1 - Lag Screw - (9262212) 1/4 x 2-1/2" 1pc. LS2 - Lag Screw - (9272222) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1" 2pc. H0 - - (9277210) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2" 4pc. H1 - - (9277212) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" 23pc. H2 - - (9277220) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3" 4pc. H12 - - (9277230) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3-3/4" 6pc. H15 - - (53702233) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4"...
  • Page 16 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1-1/2" 4pc. G1 - - (9277312) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2" 2pc. G8 - - (9277320) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4" 2pc. G4 - - (9277340) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4-1/2" 7pc. G5 - - (9277342) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2" 4pc. G7 - - (9277352) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 6" 2pc. - (9277360) support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 17 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 66pc. TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut (9285200) 13pc. LW2 - 5/16" Lock Washer - (9253300) 15pc. FW0 - 3/16" Flat Washer - (9251100) 74pc. LW1 - 1/4" Lock Washer - (9253200) 92pc. FW1 - 1/4" Flat Washer - (9251200) 13pc. TN2 - 5/16" T- Nut (9285300) 12pc. LN2 - 5/16" Lock Nut (9283300) 37pc. FW2 - 5/16" Flat Washer - (9251300) 8pc. BN1 - 1/4" Barrel Nut (9248200) #6 x 5/8" 40pc. S13 - Pan Screw - (9264990) #8 x 7/8" 143pc. S0 / S22 - Truss Screw - (9229505) #6 x 1"...
  • Page 18 2X 3320184 Rocks (4pk) 1X 3310103 Spiral Wave 2-Green 2-Yellow Spiral Wave Slide Bottom Bracket (Green) 1X 3320356 Big Backyard I.D Plaque w hardware 1X 3533860 39" Glider Rope & Chain 1X 3200184 (4pk) w. welded chain Triangle Plate (4pk) 1X 9320148...
  • Page 19 • T he wood pieces will have the four digit key number stamped on the ends of the boards. The wood pieces are referenced throughout the instructions with this number. • Please refer to Page 6 for proper hardware assembly. • E ach step indicates which bolts and/or screws you will need for assembly, as well as any flat washers, lock washers, t-nuts or lock nuts. I f there are any missing or damaged pieces or you need assistance with assembly please contact the Consumer Relations Department directly. Call us before going back to the store. 1-877-966-3738 support@solowavedesign.com R ead the assembly manual completely, paying special attention to ANSI warnings; C. notes; and safety/maintenance information on pages 1 - 6. B efore you discard your cartons fill out the form below. D. • T he carton I.D. stamp is located on the end of each carton. The tracking number is located on the Big Backyard ID Plaque (3320356). • P lease retain this information for future reference. You will need this information if you contact the Consumer Relations Department. MODEL NUMBER: F23073C CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 1) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 4) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 2) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 5) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 3) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 6) TRACKING NUMBER (from ID Plaque): support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 20 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 1 Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing wood screws. A: Insert 4 (1578) 1-1/8 x 15-7/8” Dowels into (2100) Access Rail Right and (2101) Access Rail Left as shown in fig. 2.1. B: Make sure shoulder of dowel is against each rail before pre-drilling pilot holes. Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the rails and into the dowels to prevent splitting. (fig. 2.1) C: Attach (1578) 1-1/8 x 15-7/8” Dowels to both rails with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per dowel. (fig. 2.1) Fig. 2.1 1578 Right Side 2100 1578 Left Side 2101 Wood Parts Hardware Access Rail Right 2 x 3 x 56-1/8”...
  • Page 21 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 2 D: Turn the Access Ladder Assembly over then place (2117) Rock Rail on the ground next to (2101) Access Rail Left so it matches the orientation of the other two rails as shown in fig. 2.2. E: Flush to the outside edges of (2100) Access Rail Right and (2117) Rock Rail and to the angled edges of all three rails attach (2111) Ladder Top to top of Access Ladder assembly and (2117) Rock Rail using 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. Notice that the holes in the board are towards the bottom. (fig. 2.2 and 2.3) Rock Rail flush to Fig. 2.2 end of Ladder Top. 2117 2111 2101 2100 2111 Fig. 2.3 Notice hole location 2100 Ladder Top flush to this edge and to end Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screw Ladder Top 5/4 x 3 x 35-1/4” 2111 Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 56-1/8”...
  • Page 22 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 3 F: Place 1 (2149) Top Bottom Rockwall at top of the assembly, tight to (2111) Ladder Top and 1 (2149) Top Bottom Rockwall at the bottom of the assembly as shown in fig. 2.4. Then place 4 (0630) CE Rock Boards and 4 (0631) CE Rock Boards as shown in fig. 2.4. Do not screw boards down yet. Rock holes are to be staggered so they do not form a straight line and are at the top of the boards. Note: Rock Boards are to be flush to outside edges of (2101) Access Rail Left and (2117) Rock Rail. (fig. 2.4) G: Make sure all boards fit together snugly and the assembly is square, then attach both (2149) Top Bottom Rockwalls, followed by the (0630) and (0631) CE Rock Boards using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 2.4) Fig. 2.4 Tight 2149 S2 x 4 per board 0631 2117...
  • Page 23 Step 2: Access Ladder / Rockwall Assembly Part 4 H: Alternating colours and shapes, attach 1 rock to each rock board using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and barrel nut) and 1 (S10) #8 x 1” Pan Screw per rock. (fig. 2.5 and 2.6) The Pan Screw is placed in the hole beneath the Pan Bolt. (fig. 2.6) Note: Make sure all hardware is used to secure each rock properly. 0630 Fig. 2.5 0631 Fig. 2.6 1/4” Lock Washer 3/16” Flat Washer 1/4” Barrel Nut Hardware Other Parts 8 x Rocks (green/yellow) 1/4 x 1-1/4 Pan Bolt (1/4”...
  • Page 24 Step 3: Swing Beam Assembly WARNING: Fig. 3.4 For your child’s safety, orientate the swing hangers as shown to ensure your swing will have proper swing motion when installed. Failure to do so could result in premature failure of the swing hanger or swing chain.
  • Page 25 Step 4: Swing End Assembly A: Attach 2 (1863) SW Posts to (1856) SW Upright using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 4.1) Fig. 4.1 5/16” Lock Washer 1863 1862 1856 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” T-Nut 5/16” Flat 5/16” Washer T-Nut 5/16” Lock Washer 1863 B: Attach (1862) SW Support to both (1863) SW Posts and (1856) SW Upright using 3 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 4.1) Wood Parts Hardware 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt SW Post 2 x 4 x 86-11/16” 1863 (5/16”...
  • Page 26 SW Rail Block 2 x 4 x 5-3/8” 4919 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 1 x Big Backyard Plaque (with hardware) 5/16 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” flat washer x2, 5/16” lock nut) 5/16 x 2”...
  • Page 27 Step 6: Door Assembly Part 1 A: Place 1 (2052) Door Cross flush to the bottom and outside edges of (2057) Door Side Right and (2058) Door Side Left. (fig. 6.1) B: Place the second (2052) Door Cross in the middle notches of (2057) Door Side Right and (2058) Door Side Left, flush to the outside edges. (fig. 6.1) C: Place (2053) Door Arch tight to the top notches of (2057) Door Side Right and (2058) Door Side Left, flush to the outside edges. (fig. 6.1) D: Make sure assembly is square then attach top, middle and bottom boards with 6 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 6.1) E: Starting tight to the bottom (2052) Door Cross, and working up, evenly space 3 (2051) Door Siding then 1 (2050) Door Siding Top tight to the inside edges of (2057) Door Side Right and (2058) Door Side Left. (2050) Door Siding Top should sit tight to the bottom of (2052) Door Cross. Attach each (2051) Door Siding with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board and (2050) Door Siding Top with 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (fig. 6.1) Fig. 6.2 Fig. 6.1 S1 x 6 x 10 2053 2050 2052 2051 S1 x 6 Flush and tight 2052 2058 2057 Wood Parts Hardware Door Side Right 1-1/4 x 3 x 40-1/8”...
  • Page 28 Step 6: Door Assembly Part 2 F: On the outside face of the Door Assembly place Small Window in the window gap and attach with 8 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 6.3) G: On the outside of the Door Assembly place 1 Door Handle centred over the top (2052) Door Cross, as shown in fig. 6.3, then attach with 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. H: On the opposite side from the Door Handle, on the outside, place 1 Door Hinge flush to the top of the lower (2052) Door Cross and 1 Door Hinge centred on (2053) Door Arch, as shown in fig. 6.3, then attach with 3 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per hinge. Note: Hinge stops must be tight to the Door Assembly. I: On the inside of Door Assembly, measure 12-5/16” up from the bottom of (2057) Door Side Right and attach Catch Plate using 2 (S18) #6 x 1” Wood Screws. (fig.6.4) J: Place a second Door Handle on the inside of the Door Assembly at approximately the same spot as the first then attach with 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 6.4) 2053 Fig. 6.3 Fig. 6.4 Small Window Door Handle S13 x 8 Door Hinge Catch Plate 2052 12-5/16” 2057 x 3 per 2057 hinge Inside View Outside View 2052...
  • Page 29 Step 7: Bench Assembly A: Flush to the top of 1 (2105) Bench Post place 1 (2138) Seat Side, angled corners should face down and centred on the posts. Attach with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 7.1 and 7.2) B: Repeat Step A to create a second Post Assembly. C: Flush to the tops of (2105) Bench Posts and the tops and sides of (2138) Seat Sides attach 1 (2144) Lower Bench with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 7.3) D: Place (2148) Bench centred on top of each (2105) Bench Posts so the sides are flush to the sides of each (2138) Seat Side. Attach (2148) Bench to the posts with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 7.2 and 7.3) 2148 Flush Fig. 7.2 Fig. 7.1 Flush Flush 2138 2105 2138 2105 2148 2138 Side View 2138 2144 2105 2105 Fig.
  • Page 30 Step 8: Roof Assembly Part 1 A: Attach 1 (2146) Roof Support Right to 1 (2132) Roof Support Left at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. Do this twice so you have 2 Roof Support Assemblies. (fig. 8.1) B: Attach 1 (2161) Roof Joist to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 8.1) C: Place the Roof Supports and Joist Assemblies in the pattern shown in fig. 8.1. Fig. 8.1 2161 2146 2132 2132 2161 2146 Wood Parts Hardware Roof Support Left 2 x 3 x 33-9/16” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 2132 Roof Support Right 2 x 3 x 33-9/16” 2146 Roof Joist 2 x 2 x 32-5/16”...
  • Page 31 Step 8: Roof Assembly Part 2 D: Starting at the top of the Roof Support Assembly attach 1 (2156) Roofing on each side of the Roof Support Assemblies with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 8.2) Be sure to overlap the top of the boards so there are no gaps. (fig. 8.2 and 8.3) E: Drill a hole 1-1/2” up from the bottom of the 2 bottom (2156) Roofing (for bottom row only). Attach 1 (2156) Roofing at the bottom of the Roof Support Assembly on each side, making sure they are flush to each (2146) Roof Support Right and (2132) Roof Support Left with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 8.2 and 8.4) F: On one side of the assembly evenly space and attach 8 (2156) Roofing, leaving no gaps, with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. There should be 10 (2156) Siding on this side. (fig. 8.2) G: On the other side of the assembly evenly space and attach 8 (2156) Roofing, leaving no gaps, with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 8.2) Fig. 8.2 S0 x 60 x 20 2156 2132 2146 2161 (hidden) Fig. 8.3 Fig. 8.4 Roof Supports 1-1/2” removed for clarity 2156 1-1/2”...
  • Page 32 Step 9: Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Flush to the edges and bottom of 1 (2154) Front Post attach (2135) Wall Support to the post with 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 9.1) Fig. 9.1 2154 2135 Flush Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw Wall Support 2 x 2 x 22-1/4” 2135 Front Post 2 x 2 x 94” 2154 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 33 Step 9: Front Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Loosely attach 2 (2153) Posts and 2 (2154) Front Posts to (2150) Front Back Ground with 6 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut), as shown in fig. 9.2. Notice where (2154) Front Post from Step 9, Part 1 is attached and ensure that (2135) Wall Support faces the other (2154) Front Post. C: Loosely attach (2114) Top Front to each post, with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per post. The distance between (2153) Post and (2154) Front Post with (2135) Wall Support must be 16- 5/8”. (fig. 9.2) Fig. 9.2 2114 2154 Notice bevelled edge facing up 16-5/8” 2153 Notice position of 2135 (2135) Wall Support 2150 1/4” t-nut 1/4” lock washer 1/4” flat washer Wood Parts Hardware Post 2 x 4 x 96-1/2” 2153 10 x 1/4 x 2”...
  • Page 34 Step 9: Front Wall Assembly Part 3 D: With a helper loosely attach (2124) Front Floor on the outside of the assembly and (2120) Floor Front Back on the inside of the assemby to both (2153) Posts and both (2154) Front Posts with 1 (H15) 1/4 x 3-3/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per post. (fig. 9.3) E: Make sure assembly is square and the distance between (2153) Post and (2154) Front Post with (2135) Wall Support is maintained at 16-5/8” then tighten all bolts and attach (2124) Front Floor to each (2153) Post with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 9.3) Fig. 9.3 2154 2153 2153 1/4” t-nut 2120 2124 1/4” flat washer 1/4” lock washer Outside View Wood Parts Hardware 1/4 x 3-3/4” Hex Bolt Front Floor 5/4 x 5 x 67” 2124 (1/4”...
  • Page 35 Step 9: Front Wall Assembly Part 4 F: Loosely attach (2125) Middle Front on the outside of the assembly to both (2153) Posts and both (2154) Front Posts with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 9.4) G: Make sure the distance between (2114) Top Front and (2125) Middle Front is 9-1/2” then attach (2125) Middle Front to each (2153) Post with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. Tighten the bolts from Step F. (fig. 9.4 and 9.5) H: At the ends of (2125) Middle Front and (2120) Floor Front Back place (2112) SL Post as shown in fig. 9.4. Attach (2112) SL Post to (2124) Front Floor with 1 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the bottom hole and 1 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with flat washer) in the top hole and to (2125) Middle Front with 1 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top hole and 1 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with flat washer) in the bottom hole. (fig. 9.4) I: Attach (2112) SL Post to (2120) Floor Front Back with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 9.4) 2153 Fig. 9.4 2153 Fig. 9.5 2114 1/4” t-nut 1/4” flat washer 2114 9-1/2” 1/4” lock washer 2125 1/4” flat washer 1/4” lock washer 2120 1/4” t-nut 2154 2112 with 3/16”...
  • Page 36 Step 10: Back Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Attach 2-1/4” t-nuts to centre bolt holes in (2123) Back Floor prior to attaching to posts. When attaching the posts make sure the T-nuts are in between the (2120) Floor Front Back and the (2123) Back Floor. (fig. 10.1 and 10.2) B: Loosely attach 2 (2153) Posts to (2150) Front Back Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (2145) Back Top with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut), as shown in fig. 10.1. C: With a helper loosely attach (2123) Back Floor on the outside of the assembly and (2120) Floor Front Back on the inside of the assemby to both (2153) Posts with 2 (H15) 1/4 x 3-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.1) Fig. 10.1 2145 Fig. 10.2 2123 2153 2120 Notice hole locations 2120 2153 1/4” t-nuts Note the t-nuts are on the inside of the board. 1/4” t-nut 2123 Back View...
  • Page 37 Step 10: Back Wall Assembly Part 2 D: Attach (2143) Middle Back, on the outside of the assembly to both (2153) Posts with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.3) E: Make sure the assembly is square then tighten all bolts and attach (2143) Middle Back to each (2153) Post with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 10.3) F: At the ends of (2143) Middle Back and (2120) Floor Front Back place (2112) SL Post, as shown in fig. 10.3. Attach (2112) SL Post to (2123) Back Floor with 1 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (2143) Middle Back with 1 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top hole and 1 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with flat washer) in the bottom hole. (fig. 10.3) G: Attach (2112) SL Post to (2120) Floor Front Back with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 10.3) 1/4” Fig. 10.3 t-nut 1/4” flat washer 1/4” lock washer 2143 2112 with 3/16” 2120 flat washer 1/4” t-nut 2123 1/4” flat washer 1/4” lock washer 2153 Outside View Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 38 Step 11: Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 A: With at least one adult helper hold up the Front and Back Walls and loosely attach (2157) Ground SW Side using 4 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut), (2126) SW Floor using 2 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top holes and (2106) SW Top using 4 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) to both (2153) Posts. (fig. 11.1) B: Loosely attach (2130) SW Mount to (2126) SW Floor and to (2106) SW Top with 2 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Keep these bolts loose until Step 13, Part 1. (fig. 11.1) Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. C: Make sure the assembly is square then tighten all 1/4” Hex Bolts from this step. Attach (2126) SW Floor to each (2153) Post with 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 11.1) Back Wall Notice holes towards top. 2153 Fig. 11.1 2153 2106 5/16”...
  • Page 39 Step 11: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before installing the lag screws. D: Attach (0369) Lower Diagonal to the end of (2157) Ground SW Side on the Front Wall side with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (2153) Post with 1 (LS2) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 11.2) E: Tight to the bottom of (2126) SW Floor and bevelled edges flush to outside edge of (2153) Posts, attach 1 (2113) Gussett II to each side using 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washer) per gusset. (fig. 11.2) Fig. 11.2 2153 2113 Flush 2126 Flush 1/4” flat washers 1/4” flat washer 2157 1/4” flat washer 0369 Front Wall 1/4” lock...
  • Page 40 Step 12: Slide Wall Assembly A: Loosely attach (2127) Side Ground to the outside of each (2153) Post on the Slide Wall side with 4 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 12.1) B: Attach (2122) SL Floor End flush to the bottom of each (2112) SL Post with 8 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 12.1) C: Tight to the bottom of (2123) Back Floor and (2124) Front Floor and flush to the outside edges of (2153) Posts attach (2103) Lower Floor Support with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 12.1) D: Attach 1 (2144) Lower Bench flush to the tops of each (2112) SL Post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 12.1) Back 2144 Fig. 12.1 2112 flush 2123 2122 2124 x 4 per side 2153 2103 2127 1/4” 1/4” flat t-nut washer 1/4” lock washer Front Slide Wall Hardware Wood Parts #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 1/4 x 4”...
  • Page 41 Step 13: Floor Assembly Part 1 A: Loosen the top bolt and remove the bottom bolt in (2130) SW Mount. Do not discard these bolts, you will re-install them after (2142) Floor Joist is attached. B: Flush to the bottom of both (2126) SW Floor and (2122) SL Floor End attach (2142) Floor Joist with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end (fig. 13.1) C: Re-install the bolt in (2130) SW Mount and tighten both bolts. (fig. 13.1) Fig. 13.1 2106 Slide Wall 2122 2130 2142 2126 Swing Wall Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 3” Wood Screw Floor Joist 2 x 3 x 65-5/8” 2142 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 42 Step 13: Floor Assembly Part 2 D: Place 1 (2147) End Board at Swing Wall side tight to (2126) SW Floor and (2134) Cedar Gap Board on Slide Wall side tight to (2122) SL Floor End. E: Starting on the Swing Wall side place 3 (2158) Cedar Floor Boards followed by 1 (2104) Middle Gap Board so the gap in the board fits around the (2154) Front Post, then the (2136) CE Gap Board, another (2104) Middle Gap Board, 3 more (2158) Cedar Floor Boards, 1 (2147) End Board and then the last 2 (2158) Cedar Floor Boards . Make sure all boards are evenly spaced. (fig. 13.2) F: Attach all boards to both (2120) Floor Front Backs and (2142) Floor Joist with 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 13.2) Fig. 13.2 Back Wall Swing Wall 2136 2153 2147 2147 x 5 per board 2123 2126 2120 2120 (hidden) (hidden) 2158 2158 2134 2142 2158 (hidden) 2122 2104 2154 Slide Wall...
  • Page 43 Step 14: Attach Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND. WARNING: To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground on (2157) Ground SW Side at (0369) Lower Diagonal and 1 on the Slide Wall Side tight to (2153) Post on the Back Wall as shown in fig. 14.1. Attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 14.2)
  • Page 44 Step 15: Upper Swing Wall Assembly A: In between both (2153) Posts on Swing Wall side attach 6 (5265) Cedar Walls to (2126) SW Floor and (2106) SW Top using 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. Make sure the bottom of the boards are tight against (2147) End Board and the bevelled ends are at the top and facing out. Evenly space boards as shown below. Spacing must be 2-1/4” in between all boards. (fig. 15.1 and 15.2) Bevelled edges Fig. 15.2 facing out 2106 Swing Wall 2-1/4” 2153 Fig. 15.1 5265 2106 Evenly spaced x 24 5265 2126 2147 Wood Parts Hardware Cedar Wall 1 x 4 x 28” 24 x #8 x 1-1/8”...
  • Page 45 Step 16: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: On the Slide Wall side, in between (2112) SL Post and (2153) Post on the Front Wall, evenly space and attach 2 (5265) Cedar Walls to (2125) Middle Front and (2124) Front Floor, using 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. Make sure the bottom of the boards are tight against the floor boards and the bevelled ends are at the top and facing out. (fig. 16.1 and 16.2) Bevelled edges facing out. Fig. 16.2 x 4 per board Fig. 16.1 Front Wall 2153 2125 5265 Evenly space 2112 2124 Slide Wall Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw Cedar Wall 1 x 4 x 28” 5265 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 46 Step 16: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Place 1 (2118) Front Trim tight to the top of (2124) Front Floor and flush to the outside edge of (2153) Post on the Swing Wall side. Attach to (2153) Post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 16.3) C: Tight to top of (2124) Front Floor and tight to (2118) Front Trim attach 2 (2128) Siding to both (2153) Posts with 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 16.3) D: Install (2162) Siding - Clock followed by 4 more (2128) Siding making sure there are no gaps between boards. Attach to both (2153) Posts with 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. The top of the last (2128) Siding should be tight to the bottom of (2125) Middle Front. (fig. 16.3) E: Tight to the siding and top of (2124) Front Floor attach a second (2118) Front Trim to (2153) Post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig 16.3) x 4 per board Fig. 16.3 x 4 per board 2128 2125 2118 2162 2118 2124 2153 x 4 per board Swing Wall Front Wall Wood Parts Hardware Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 49-1/8” 2128 28 x #8 x 7/8”...
  • Page 47 Step 16: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 3 F: Place 2 (2152) Roof Supports on the (2128) Siding so the ends are tight against the inside edges of (2118) Front Trim and to the top of (2124) Front Floor, as shown in fig. 16.4 and 16.5. The top of the (2152) Roof Sup- ports should form a peak and sit tight together. Attach to (2153) Posts and (2154) Front Posts with 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws in each support. (fig. 16.4, 16.5 and 16.6) G: Place (2108) Left Roof Board and (2109) Right Roof Board on top of (2152) Roof Supports so they meet tight in the centre and form a peak. Attach to each (2152) Roof Support with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board, as shown in fig. 16.4, 16.5 and 16.6. Roof boards flush in centre. Fig. 16.6 Roof supports flush in centre. Fig. 16.4 Fig. 16.5 2109 2108 2118 2118 2128 2128 2124 Tight 2152 2124 2152 2153 2154 Front Wall Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 48 Step 16: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 4 H: On the inside of the assembly, flush to the top of (2114) Top Front and tight to the inside of each (2153) Post and on each side of both (2154) Front Posts attach 6 (2133) Trim to (2114) Top Front and (2125) Middle Front with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per trim. (fig. 16.7 and 16.8) I: On the outside of the assembly tight to the top of (2125) Middle Front and flush to the outside edges of 2 centre (2133) Trim, as shown in fig. 16.10, attach (0389) Window Frame to (2133) Trim with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 16.9 and 16.10) J: Tight to top of (0389) Window Frame and flush to the outside edges of 2 (2133) Trim attach 2 (2119) Oval Windows from inside the assembly to each of the 4 centre (2133) Trims with 1 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw per trim. (fig. 16.10) K: Attach 1 (1740) Window Brace flush to the inside edge of each outer (2133) Trim with 1 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw per trim. (fig. 16.10) Flush 2114 Front Wall Fig. 16.7 2133 Fig. 16.8 2153 x 2 per board 2154 Tight 2153 2125 2133 Tight Inside View Tight 2133 2133...
  • Page 49 Step 17: Upper Back Wall Assembly A: Tight to the top of (2123) Back Floor and flush to the outside edge of (2112) SL Post attach (2151) Back Wall Support to (2112) SL Post and (2153) Post with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) B: Flush to the outside edge of (2151) Back Wall Support and tight to the floor boards attach (1205) CE Access Wall to (2151) Back Wall Support, (2143) Middle Back and (2145) Back Top with 5 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws, as shown in fig 17.2 and 17.4. C: Evenly space and attach 4 (5265) Cedar Walls to (2151) Back Wall Support and (2143) Middle Back with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws, as shown in fig 17.1, 17.2, 17.3 and 17.4. Make sure the bottom of the boards are tight against the floor boards and the bevelled ends are at the top and facing out. Fig. 17.2 Flush 2153 Fig. 17.1 2112 2151 Outside View 2123 Outside View Flush Back Wall 2145 Back Wall Fig. 17.3 Fig. 17.4 1205 Inside View 2153 2143...
  • Page 50 Step 18: Attach Roof to Fort Part 1 A: With two helpers place the Roof Assembly, from Step 8, on the fort at each (2153) Post, as shown in fig. 18.1. B: Attach each (2132) Roof Support Left and (2146) Roof Support Right to each (2153) Post with 1 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in each post. (fig. 18.1 and 18.2) 2146 Fig. 18.2 Fig. 18.1 1/4” flat washer 1/4” lock 1/4” washer t-nut 2146 2153 2153 2132 2153 Hardware 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 51 Step 18: Attach Roof to Fort Part 2 C: To the inside of each Roof Support Assembly attach 1 Peak Detail with 8 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screws (with flat washer) per assembly. (fig. 18.3 and 18.4) D: Flush to the bottom of each Peak Detail attach 1 (2121) Gable Bottom to each Roof Support Assembly with 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws per board. (fig. 18.5 and 18.6) Fig. 18.3 Fig. 18.4 x 8 per Peak Detail with 1/4” flat washer Peak Detail Inside View Fig. 18.5 Fig. 18.6 2121 Peak Detail Tight 2121 Other Parts Wood Parts Hardware Gable Bottom 5/4 x 3 x 35-7/8” 2 x Peak Detail 2121 #12 x 2”...
  • Page 52 Step 19: Lower Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Flush to the outside edge of (2154) Front Post and tight to the top of (2150) Front Back Ground attach (0389) Window Frame to (2154) Front Post with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 19.1 and 19.2) B: Flush to the top and tight to the inside edge of (0389) Window Frame attach (2160) Narrow Siding to (2135) Wall Support, (2154) Front Post and (2153) Post with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws as shown in fig. 19.3. C: Tight to bottom of (2160) Narrow Siding and tight to (0389) Window Frame attach 4 (2159) Siding to (2135) Wall Support, (2154) Front Post and (2153) Post with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, as shown in fig. 19.1 and 19.3. Make sure there are no gaps between boards. The bottom (2159) Siding will be tight to the top of (2150) Front Back Ground. D: Tight to siding and top of (2150) Front Back Ground attach 1 (2133) Trim to (2153) Post with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig 19.3) Flush 2154 Fig. 19.2 Fig. 19.1 Fig. 19.3 0389 Flush 2135 2154 0389 2150 2160 Tight 2153 Flush 2133 2159 x 3 per board Outside View 2150 Wood Parts...
  • Page 53 Step 19: Lower Front Wall Assembly Part 2 E: Place (2102) Front Table Support on top of (2131) Front Table Top, with faces and ends flush, as shown in fig. 19.4. Notice the Fig. 19.5 hole in (2102) Front Table Support is centred over the notched out section of (2131) Front Table Top and attach using 3 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. F: Place Table Top Assembly tight to the top of (2160) Narrow Siding, (0389) Window Frame and (2133) Trim so the middle notch fits around centre (2154) Front Post. Make sure (2102) Front Table Support is tight to (2153) Post and both (2154) Front Posts then attach (2102) Front Table Support to each post using 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw per post. (fig. 19.5 and 19.6) Fig. 19.4 2102 Front Wall 2131 Flush Notice hole orientation in (2102) Front Table Support Flush 2154 0389 Fig. 19.6 2131 2153 2102...
  • Page 54 Step 20: Lower Slide Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Place (2129) Cafe Support flush to the short notched out extension of (2141) Cafe Top, as shown in fig. 20.1, and attach using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. B: Place Cafe Top Assembly against both (2153) Posts on the Slide Wall side so (2141) Cafe Top is level with (2131) Front Table Top. Make sure Cafe Top Assembly is level then attach to (2102) Front Table Support and both (2153) Posts with 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.2 and 20.3) Fig. 20.1 2129 Flush Flush Short Notch Flush 2141 Fig. 20.2 (hidden behind board) 2102 Fig. 20.3 2131 2153 2141 2129 Slide Wall 2153 This hole not used Wood Parts Hardware #12 x 2” Pan Screw Cafe Top 5/4 x 6 x 40-7/8”...
  • Page 55 Step 20: Lower Slide Wall Assembly Part 2 C: Tight to the bottom of (2129) Cafe Support and flush to outside edges of both (2153) Posts attach (2155) Siding Narrow to each post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws as shown in fig. 20.4 and 20.6. D: Tight to bottom of (2155) Siding Narrow and flush to the outside edges of both (2153) Posts attach 4 (2116) Siding to each post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, as shown in fig. 20.4 and 20.6. Make sure there are no gaps between boards. The bottom (2116) Siding will be tight to the top of (2127) Side Ground. E: From inside the assembly place (2135) Wall Support over the centre pilot holes of the (2116) Siding and (2155) Siding Narrow and tight to the top of Cafe Assembly then attach from outside of the assembly with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding and 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws in (2127) Side Ground. (fig. 20.5 and 20.6) Fig. 20.5 Fig. 20.4 Slide Wall Cafe Assembly Inside View 2135 Cafe Assembly Slide Wall 2153 Outside View Fig. 20.6 2153 2129 2155 x 3 per board 2116...
  • Page 56 Step 21: Lower Swing Wall Assembly A: Tight to the top of (2157) Ground SW Side and flush to the outside edges of both (2153) Posts on the Swing Wall side attach 4 (2116) Siding to each post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, as shown in fig. 21.1 and 21.2. Make sure there are no gaps between boards. B: Tight to the top (2116) Siding and flush to outside edges of both (2153) Posts attach (2155) Siding Narrow to each post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws as shown in fig. 21.3. C: Place (2144) Lower Bench tight to the top of (2155) Siding Narrow and flush to the outside edges of both (2153) Posts then attach to posts with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 21.3) D: From inside the assembly place (2139) SW Wall Support over the centre pilot holes of the (2116) Siding and (2155) Siding Narrow and flush to the top of (2144) Lower Bench then attach from outside of the assembly with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding and 1 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw in (2157) Ground SW Side. (fig. 21.2 and 21.3) Fig. 21.1 Fig. 21.2 2139 Inside View Swing Wall Outside View 2139 3/16” flat 2153 (hidden) washer 2144 2155 Fig. 21.3 2153 x 3 per board 2116 2157...
  • Page 57 Step 22: Attach Access Ladder/Rockwall Assembly to Fort Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before Fig. 22.1 installing the Lag Screws A: Remove (2149) Top Bottom Rockwall from the top of the Access Ladder Rockwall, previously assembled in Step 2. Set the board and screws aside, they will be re-attached. (fig. 22.1 and 22.2) B: Place the Access Ladder Rockwall in opening on the Back Wall, attach to (2123) Back Floor with 1 (H12) 1/4 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer and flat washer, t-nut previously installed) in both (2101) Access Ladder Left and (2117) Rock Rail and then 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) in (2100) Access Rail Right. (fig. 22.1 and 22.2) C: Re-attach (2149) Top Bottom Rockwall to the same place it was removed. Notice screw holes are towards the bottom of the board. (fig. 22.3) D: Attach (2157) Ground SW Side to (2100) Access Rail Right with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. Back Wall (fig. 22.4) Fig.
  • Page 58 Step 23: Attach Ground Stake to Fort A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at Access Ladder Rockwall and attach to (2157) Ground SW Side, into (2100) Access Rail Right with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.1 and 23.2) WARNING: To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. Fig.
  • Page 59 Step 24: Door Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Tight to the bottom of (2124) Front Floor and flush to the outside edge of (2153) Post attach (2115) Chalkwall Top to both (2153) Posts and both (2154) Front Posts with 6 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws, as shown in fig. 24.1 and 24.2. Fig. 24.1 Fig. 24.2 2153 2124 Front Wall 2154 Tight 2115 Flush 2153 Wood Parts Hardware #12 x 2” Pan Screw Chalkwall Top 5/4 x 4 x 52” 2115 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 60 Step 24: Door Wall Assembly Part 2 B: In the opening for the door between (2153) Post and (2154) Front Post, measure 5/8” up from the top of (2150) Front Back Ground then attach remaining side of the Door Hinges on the Door Assemby to (2153) Post with 3 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per hinge. (fig. 24.3 and 24.4) Fig. 24.4 Fig. 24.3 2153 2154 Flush Front 2150 5/8” Hardware #6 x 5/8” Pan Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 61 Step 24: Door Wall Assembly Part 3 C: From inside the fort measure 13” up from the bottom of (2154) Front Post attach (2107) Door Stop to (2154) Front Post and (2135) Wall Support with 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 24.5, 24.6 and 24.7) D: In the notched out opening of (2107) Door Stop attach the Magnetic Catch using 2 (S18) #6 x 1” Wood Screws. (fig. 24.6) Important: Use a hand held screw driver and DO NOT over tighten. Fig. 24.7 Note: Door Stop should over hang 1-1/4” in the opening. Fig. 24.5 2154 Fig. 24.6 2107 Magnetic Catch 2135 13”...
  • Page 62 Step 25: Attach Hand Grips and Wall Board to Fort Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws A: Measure 6-1/2” up from the floor boards on (2153) Post then attach 1 Hand Grip with 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 25.1 and 25.2) B: Attach a second Hand Grip to (1205) CE Access Wall using the bolt holes, with 2 (H0) 1/4 x 1” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 25.2) C: Flush to the bottom of (2125) Middle Front and centred between the arches of (2145) Back Top, as shown in fig. 25.1, attach (0850) CE Wall Board with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. Bevelled edge faces down and towards inside of fort. (fig. 25.2 and 25.3) Fig. 25.1 Arches 2145 2153 0850 Fig. 25.2 2125 1205 1/4” flat washer Hand...
  • Page 63 Step 26: Attach Windows and Clock to Fort A: On the Front Wall side of the assembly place 2 Arch Top Windows in the outside window gaps between (2145) Back Top and (2125) Middle Front and attach to (1740) Window Braces, (2119) Oval Windows, (2145) Back Top and (0389) Window Frame with 6 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per window. (fig. 26.1 and 26.2) B: Place Oval Window in centre window gap and attach to both (2119) Oval Windows, (2145) Back Top and (0389) Window Frame with 4 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 26.2) C: Place Clock Face between (2124) Front Floor and roof support detail snug to the siding. The hole in the clock should line up to the hole in (2162) Siding - Clock. Attach with 4 (S10) #8 x 1” Pan Screws. (fig. 26.1 and 26.3) D: From inside the assembly insert Clock Knob in the hole in (2162) Siding - Clock, then with 1 person inside the fort and 1 outside place Hour Hand over Clock Knob making sure they are lined up properly. Finally, press Minute Hand over Hour Hand. (fig. 26.3, 26.4, 26.5 and 26.6) Arch Top Window Fig. 26.3 Fig. 26.2 1740 2119 Hour Hand 2153 2145 1740 2125 0389 Arch Top Oval Window Window Fig. 26.1 2124 Clock Minute Hand Fig. 26.4 2162 2162 2124...
  • Page 64 Step 27: Attach Spin Chalk Sign to Fort A: From inside the assembly place Spin Chalk Sign in opening between (2154) Front Posts and attach with 6 (S10) #8 x 1” Pan Screws. (fig. 27.1, 27.2 and 27.3) Fig. 27.1 Fig. 27.3 2154 Inside View 2154 Fig. 27.2 Inside View Spin Chalk Sign Outside View Front Wall Hardware Other Parts 1 x Spin Chalk Sign #8 x 1” Pan Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 65 Step 28: Attach Swing Assembly to Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 5 to (2130) SW Mount with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 28.1 and 28.2. 2130 Fig. 28.2 5/16” T- Nut 5/16” Flat 5/16” Washer Lock nut 5/16” Lock Fig. 28.1 Washer 5/16” Flat Washer Hardware 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 5/16 x 2”...
  • Page 66 Step 29: Attach Swing Ground Stakes A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at each (1863) SW Post and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 29.1 and 29.2) WARNING: To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. Fig.
  • Page 67 Step 30: Glider Assembly A: Attach 1 Glider End to the Glider Seat using 1 (Z) 5/16 x 6” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut). Repeat for the second Glider End. (fig. 30.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Glider End using 2 - 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 30.1) Glider Rope and Chain Fig. 30.1 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 5/16 Lock Nuts 5/16 Lock Nuts 5/16 x 6” Hex Bolt 5/16 Flat Washers 5/16 Lock Nuts Glider Seat Glider End WARNING: Bolt must not exceed 1/2 thread past the nut...
  • Page 68 Step 31: Attach Glider and Swings If Bolt protrudes WARNING: beyond T-Nut Check entire play centre for bolts protruding beyond T-Nuts. Use Use an extra extra washers to eliminate this condition. Flat W asher A: Connect the assembled Glider to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 31.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. (fig. 31.1) Fig. 31.1 Belt Swings Glider Other Parts...
  • Page 69 Step 32: Attach Bench to Fort A: Place Bench Assembly from Step 7 between both (2150) Front Back Ground on the Slide Wall. Attach (2105) Bench Posts on the Back Wall side to (2150) Front Back Ground with 2 (H1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 32.1 and 32.2) B: Attach (2110) Slide Ground to (2150) Front Back Ground and (2105) Bench Post with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Notice the bolt holes at the end of the board should be towards the bottom of the board. (fig. 32.2) Back Wall Fig. 32.1 Front Wall 2150 Slide Wall 2105 Fig. 32.2 2150 1/4” 1/4” flat 1/4” lock t-nut washer washer 2105 Notice hole locations 2110 Wood Parts Hardware Slide Ground 1 x 5 x 44-3/4” 1/4 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 70 Step 33: Assemble Spiral Wave Slide A: Assemble the top and bottom sections using the tongue and groove as a guide. Push together until snaps engage. (fig. 33.1 33.2 & 33.3) B: Complete subassembly by securing sections with 2 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screws per section in the middle holes and 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per section in the outside holes. See fig. 33.2 for accurate screw placement. Fig. 33.1 Bottom Section Top Section Snaps Fig. 33.2 Fig. 33.3 Hardware Other Parts #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw Top Section Bottom Section #12 x 1” Pan Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 71 Step 34: Slide Support Assembly Part 1 A: Place 1 (4909) SW Block centred on (2137) SL Upright and attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. The angled end of (2137) SL Upright is at the top of the board. (fig. 34.1) Fig. 34.1 Notice angled end 2137 4909 Wood Parts Hardware SL Upright 2 x 3 x 48-1/2” #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 2137 SW Block 5/4 x 4 x 3-1/2” 4909 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 72 Step 34: Slide Support Assembly Part 2 WARNING: Digging can be Fig. 34.2 dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. B: At the end of (2110) Slide Ground dig one, flat bottom, 8” wide by 6” deep hole as shown in fig. 34.3. Place (2137) SL Upright in the hole, making sure that it is plumb. Notice the angled edge slopes towards (2110) Slide Ground. (fig. 34.3) C: Place (2140) Short Upright beside (2137) SL Upright on the opposite side of (2110) Slide Ground making sure that it is plumb. Notice the angled edge slopes away from (2110) Slide Ground. (fig. 34.2 and 34.3) D: Loosely attach (2140) Short Upright and (2137) SL Upright to (2110) Slide Ground with 1 (H12) 1/4 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock Fig.
  • Page 73 Step 34: Slide Support Assembly Part 3 G: Place Slide in the centre between (2112) SL Posts on the Slide Wall. Slide should be centred over (2122) SL Floor End and rest on the uprights. (fig. 34.4, and 34.5) H: Attach slide to (2122) SL Floor End using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 34.4 and 34.5) Fig. 34.4 2112 2112 Fig. 34.5 2122 Uprights 2134 Note: Slide must be 2134 centred in opening 2122 Hardware #12 x 2” Pan Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 74 Step 34: Slide Support Assembly Part 4 I: See fig. 34.9 for Spiral Wave Bracket example. Bend bracket to fit as necessary. J: Align (2137) SL Upright between holes on underside of Bottom Section of the slide and attach using 1 Spiral Wave Bracket with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 34.6 and 34.7. K: Attach Spiral Wave Bracket to (2140) Short Upright with 1 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screw and to the Bottom Section of the slide with 1 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw as shown in fig. 34.6 and 34.8. Fig. 34.9 Spiral Wave Fig. 34.6 Bracket Spiral Wave #12 x 3/4" Pan spiral wave slide bracket Bottom Section 3632140 Short Upright Fig. 34.7 Fig. 34.8 Bottom Section 2137 Spiral Wave...
  • Page 75 Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque STEP # STEP NAME ATTACH THIS WARNING & I.D. PLAQUE TO A PROMINENT LOCATION ON YOUR PLAY EQUIPMENT! (Fort or Swing Post) This provides warnings concerning safety and important contact information. A Tracking Number is provided to allow you to get critical information or order replacement parts for this specific model Attach with screws provided to a location...
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  • Page 80 MAIL TO: Fill out your registration card online at Solowave Design www.bigbackyard.com/ownerslounge 375 Sligo Road W. Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Big Backyard would like to say Thank You for N0G 2L0 your time and feedback. Attention: Customer Service REVISION: 11/28/12...

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