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CEDARBROOK PLAY SYSTEM – F23850
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
27' 9"
15' 9"
26' 6"
10' 8"
8 - 10 Hrs
Two person
assembly
3403850
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 27'9" x 26'6" area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 6'5"
CAPACITY - 9 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 12/04/2012

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  • Page 1 CEDARBROOK PLAY SYSTEM – F23850 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and 27' 9" follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often 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 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 with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children using this play system.
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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: Table Of Contents

    Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Actual Size Nominal Size 1pc. 0726 Panel Frame 1 x 2 x 25½" - Box 2 - 3620726 " x 3¼" ½...
  • Page 10 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 2pc. 1779 Nominal Size Actual Size - CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 17" - 3621779 - Box 2 1 x 6 " x 5⅜" ⅝ 5/4 x 3 1"...
  • Page 11 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 2 x 3 1⅜" x 2½" 1pc. 0312 Gusset 2 x 3 x 16" - 3620312 - Box 2 2 x 4 1⅜" x 3⅜" 2 x 6 1½"...
  • Page 12 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 1/4 x 2-1/2" 1/4 x 1-1/2" 10pc. LS2 -Lag Screw - (9272222) 4pc. - LS1 -Lag Screw - (9262212) 1/4 x 3" 5pc. - LS3 -Lag Screw - (9262230) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1-1/2" 1pc. - H1 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2"...
  • Page 13 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4 " 5pc. - G5 - - (9277342) 1pc. D4 -#2 Robertson Driver Bit (9200014) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5 " 4pc. - G7 - - (9277352) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 6" 2pc.
  • Page 14 3-Green 2-Yellow 1X 3310248 Slide 48" High Rail -Yellow 1X 3533860 39" Glider Rope & Chain (4pk) w. welded chain 1X 3320356 Big Backyard I.D Plaque w hardware 1X 3200184 Triangle Plate (4pk) Green 1X 3201103 (4pk) Corner Brace Set...
  • Page 15 • 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: F23850 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 16 Step 2: Rock Wall Assembly Fig. 2.1 Note: The holes 1778 1778 in the rock boards 1779 0349 must orient to the top of the boards. 1777 1777 1777 7-3/4” Note: Gaps between boards 2-1/4”, Approx not to exceed 2-3/8” A: Lay 2 (0349) Rock Rails down, side by side with angled edges facing down. (fig. 2.1) B: Place (1779) CE Access Board on the bottom of each (0349) Rock Rail as shown in fig. 2.1. Make sure (1779) CE Access Board is flush to the outside and bottom edges of each (0349). Attach using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood...
  • Page 17 Step 3: Swing Beam Assembly Warning: For your child’s safety, Fig. 3.4 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 18 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 5/16” Flat Washer 1862 1856 5/16” T-Nut 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” 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 19 Step 5: Attach Swing End to Swing Beam A: Place (4900) SW Rail Block in the centre between (1826) Front Beam and (1825) Back Beam and attach with 1 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 5.1 & 5.2) Fig. 5.1 Glider Hangers 1/4” Lock Fig. 5.2 Washer WARNING: Glider Hangers must 1/4” Flat Washer 4900 be tight and secure to Swing Beams. 1826 1/4” T-Nut 1825 B: Attach Swing Beam Assembly to the side of the Swing End Assembly with the overhang (fig. 5.3 & 5.4) using 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top hole of Triangle Plate and 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and lock nut) in the bottom hole of Triangle Plate. (fig. 5.3) Make sure Swing End Assembly flares out at an angle. (fig. 5.4) C: Attach 2 Glider Hangers to the Swing Beam Assembly using 2 (G7) 5/16 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers & lock nut) per Glider Hanger. (fig. 5.1 & 5.3) 5/16” Lock...
  • Page 20 Step 6: Monkey Rail Assembly Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing wood screws. A: Insert 3 (1578) 1-1/8 x 15-7/8” Dowels into both (1564) MK Rail Long and (1565) MK Rail Short as shown in fig. 6.1. Note that (1564) MK Rail Long will connect to the (1891) Post when attaching to the fort and (1565) MK Rail Short will connect to (1902) MK Mount and the pilot holes on the (1565) MK Rail Short are on the bottom of the board. Note: Pilot holes 1564 at top of board Longer rail connects to the Fort Post 13” Fig. 6.1 1578 1578 1578 1565 Shorter rail Note: Pilot holes at connects to bottom of this rail the MK Mount 11”...
  • Page 21 Step 7: Monkey Ladder Assembly A: Insert 1 (1858) 1-1/8 x 18-5/8” Dowel into 2 (1367) Post MK as shown in fig. 7.1. Fig. 7.1 1858 1367 B: Make sure shoulder of dowel is against each post before pre-drilling pilot Fig. 7.2 holes. Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the posts and into the dowel to prevent 1858 splitting. (fig. 7.2) 1367 C: Attach (1858) 1-1/8 x 18-5/8” Dowel to both posts with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per dowel. One screw is installed from top of the rails and the other from the bottom as shown in fig. 7.3. D: At bottom of (1367) Post MK attach (0353) MK Ground with 2 (H12) 1/4 x 3” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Be sure to keep the bolts loose. (fig. 7.3) Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. E: Make sure the assembly is square and then attach 1 (0369) Lower Diagonal to each end of (0353) MK Ground with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut), keeping the bolts loose, and to each (1367) Post MK with 1 (LS2) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Lag Screw (with flat washer). Once lag screws are installed tighten all bolts from...
  • Page 22 Step 8: Connect Monkey Bar Assemblies Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the pan screws. A: Using a MK Bracket connect both (1564) MK Rail Long and (1565) MK Rail Short to each (1367) Post MK with 1 (G10) 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and MK Bracket to the rails using 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per rail as shown in fig. 8.1 and 8.2. 90° B: Attach MK Bracket to both (1367) Post MKs with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per bracket. (fig. 8.2) This end connects This end to MK Mount connects 1565 to Post 90° 1564 90° MK Bracket Fig. 8.2 1-1/4” 5/16” Fig. 8.1 T-Nut 5/16” Flat 1367...
  • Page 23 Step 9: Monkey Bar Wall Assembly Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Note: Keep all bolts loose in this step. A: On the ground lay flat 2 (1891) Posts then attach (1892) Ground Side with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); and (1896) MK Floor using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top holes as shown in fig. 9.1. B: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (1896) MK Floor to (1891) Posts in the bottom holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 9.2) Notice the hole 1/4” Lock locations of (1896) Washer 1891 MK Floor...
  • Page 24 Step 9: Monkey Bar Wall Assembly Part 2 C: Place (1897) Roof Side on both (1891) Posts as shown in fig. 9.3. D: Place (1902) MK Mount across (1896) MK Floor and (1897) Roof Side and attach using 2 (G10) 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 9.3 and 9.4. E: Attach (1897) Roof Side to both (1891) Posts using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 9.4) F: At the extended end of (1892) Ground Side, flush to the outside edge attach (0369) Lower Diagonal with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 9.5) G: Make sure the assembly is square then attach (0369) Lower Diagonal to (1891) Post with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) and tighten all bolts from this step. (fig. 9.5) Fig. 9.3 1902 1897 1891 0369 1896 Fig. 9.5 1892 1891 1/4” Flat Washer 1891 Fig. 9.4 5/16” Lock Washer 1/4” Flat Washer 0369 1/4” Lock Washer 5/16” Flat Washer 1902...
  • Page 25 Step 10: Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Note: Keep all bolts loose in this step. A: On the ground lay flat 2 (1891) Posts then attach (1893) SW Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); and (1895) Floor End using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat wash- er and t-nut) in the bottom holes as shown in fig. 10.1. B: On the side indicated in fig. 10.1, attach (0369) Lower Diagonal to (1893) SW Ground with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). C: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (1895) Floor End to (1891) Posts in the top holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer); and (0369) Lower Diagonal to (1891) Post with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 10.2 and 10.3) Notice the hole locations of (1895) Floor End.
  • Page 26 Step 10: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 C: Place (1897) Roof Side on both (1891) Posts as shown in fig.10.4. D: Place (1898) SW Mount across (1895) Floor End and (1897) Roof Side, make sure to use the hole in the Roof Side that measures 16-1/4” from the hole in the back side (1891) Post. Attach using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 10.4 and 10.5. E: Attach (1897) Roof Side to both (1891) Posts using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.5) F: Tighten all bolts from this step. Fig. 10.4 1898 Fig. 10.5 Notice 16-1/4” overhang at the top 5/16” Lock Washer 1/4” Lock Washer 5/16” Flat Washer 1897 1891 1/4” Flat Washer 5/16” 1/4” T-Nut 1891 T-Nut Wood Parts Hardware Roof Side 1 x 4 x 58-1/2”...
  • Page 27 Step 11: Front Frame Assembly Part 1 A: On the Front side of the assembly, from the inside, attach (1908) Front Floor to each (1891) Post with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.1 and 11.2) B: Attach (1905) Ground Front to bottom of (0369) both Lower Diagonals with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 11.3) Fig. 11.2 Fig. 11.1 1891 Back 1/4” Lock Washer 1908 1891 1/4” T-Nut 1908 1/4” Flat Washer 0369 Fig. 11.3 1905 1892 Wood Parts Hardware 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) Front Floor 2 x 3 x 38-1/2”...
  • Page 28 Step 11: Front Frame Assembly Part 2 D: Flush to the bottom of (1908) Front Floor attach (1907) Front Divide with 1 (H11) 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.5 and 11.6) E: To the inside of (1906) Top Front Back attach (1907) Front Divide with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). The bolt is installed from the inside of the assembly. (fig. 11.7) F: Flush to the tops of (1891) Posts attach (1906) Top Front Back with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). (fig. 11.7) Flush to posts Fig. 11.7 1/4” Lock Washer 1/4” Flat Washer Fig. 11.5 1906 with 3/16” flat washer x 2 Back 1/4” with 3/16” T-Nut flat washer x 2 1907 Inside Fort View Fig. 11.6 1907 1/4” T-Nut 1908 1/4” Flat Washer Flush...
  • Page 29 Step 11: Front Frame Assembly Part 3 G: Make sure the assembly is square before proceeding. H: From the inside of the assembly, attach (0312) Gusset flush to the outside edge of (1891) Post on the Swing Wall using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. The other end of the gusset should be tight against (1908) Front Floor. (fig. 11.8) I: Attach the other end of (0312) Gusset to (1908) Front Floor with 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw and 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw as shown in fig. 11.8. 1891 Fig. 11.8 1908 0312 Flush to edge 0312 Wood Parts Hardware Gusset 2 x 3 x 16” #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 0312 #8 x 3” Wood Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 30 Step 12: Back Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (1894) Back Floor to (1761) Side Joist using 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 12.1. B: On the back side of the assembly, attach (1894) Back Floor to both (1891) Posts, with (1761) Side Joist on the inside of the assembly, using 2 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 12.2 and 12.3) Note that the bolt on the Monkey Bar Wall is installed from the outside of the assembly and the bolt on the Swing Wall is installed from the inside. C: Attach (1904) Back Divide to (1894) Back Floor with 1 (H1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 12.2 and 12.3).
  • Page 31 Step 12: Back Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. D: Attach (1904) Back Divide to (1906) Top Front Back using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 12.4 and 12.5) E: Make sure (1906) Top Front Back is level and then attach to both (1891) Posts using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washers). (fig. 12.5) F: Attach (1768) Lower Back to the bottom of (1891) Posts with 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washer) in the top (pre-drilled) holes and 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washers) in the bottom holes as shown in fig.12.4 and 12.6. 1/4” T-Nut Fig. 12.5 1/4” Flat 1906 Washer 1/4” Lock Washer with 3/16” Flat Washer with 3/16” Flat Washer 1891 1891...
  • Page 32 Step 13: Floor Frame Assembly A: Remove the bottom bolt in (1898) SW Mount. Do not discard this bolt you will re-install it after the (1903) Floor Joist is attached. (fig. 13.2) B: From inside of the assembly, measure 2-3/4” down from the top of (1895) Floor End (fig. 13.3) and 5/8” down from (1896) MK Floor (fig. 13.2) and then attach (1903) Floor Joist to each board using the top pilot holes with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. (fig. 13.1 and 13.2) C: Reinstall the bottom bolt in (1898) SW Mount and tighten both bolts. (fig. 13.2) D: Install 1 (1890) CE Gap Board to each end of the assembly attaching to (1761) Side Joist, (1903) Floor Joist and (1908) Front Floor using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 13.4) Fig. 13.2 1898 Swing Wall 5/8” 1895 1903 1896 Fig. 13.1 Remove this bolt, then re-attach after joist is installed. Fig. 13.3 1890 1895 Fig. 13.4 1761 1903 2-3/4” 1903 1890 1908 1890 Wood Parts Hardware...
  • Page 33 Step 14: Attach Floor Boards A: In between both (1890) CE Gap Boards place 5 (1889) Floor Boards making sure all boards are evenly spaced. Attach to (1761) Side Joist, (1903) Floor Joist and (1908) Front Floor using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 14.1 and 14.2) Fig. 14.2 1889 (hidden under floor boards) 1761 1890 1890 S2 x 5 per board Evenly spaced 1908 Fig. 14.1 Wood Parts Hardware 25 x #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw Floor Board 1 x 6 x 32-1/2” 1889 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 34 Step 15: Chalk Wall/Tarp Assembly A: On the back of the assembly, attach (0726) Panel Frame to (1891) Post using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. The top of (0726) Panel Frame is tight to the bottom of (1906) Top Front Back. (fig. 15.1 and 15.2) B: Loosen the top bolt in (1904) Back Divide and place the Chalk Wall Tarp in between (1904) and (1906) Top Front Back. (fig. 15.3) C: Attach Chalk Wall Tarp to (1906) Top Front Back, (0726) Panel Frame, (1894) Back Floor and (1904) Back Divide using 12 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) as shown in fig. 15.3. The 3 screws on (1904) Back Divide are attached from the inside of the assembly. (fig. 15.4) D: Tighten the top bolt in (1904) Back Divide. Fig. 15.4 1891 Fig. 15.2 1906 1904 1891 0726 Loosen this bolt. Place chalk wall in between Tighten Bolt Inside Fort View 1906 Fig. 15.1 Front 1904 Fig. 15.3 1894 #8 Flat Washer...
  • Page 35 Step 16: Attach Rock Wall to Fort Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the wood screws. A: Place Rock Wall Assembly from Step 2, flush to edge and 1/2” down from top of (1894) Back Floor (fig. 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3). Attach (0349) Rock Rails to (1894) Back Floor using 4 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 16.2. Screws must be installed as indicated to prevent protrusions. B: Attach (1893) SW Ground to (0349) Rock Rail using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 16.2) Fig. 16.1 Fig. 16.2 1894 0349 Fig. 16.3 Side View 1/2” 1893 Note: Some boards were removed for clarity Hardware #8 x 2-1/2”...
  • Page 36 Step 16: Attach Rock Wall to Fort Part 2 C: Attach (1779) CE Access Board to top of Rock Wall Assembly, flush to top of (0349) Rock Rail using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 16.4 and 16.5) 1779 Fig. 16.5 Fig. 16.4 0349 Wood Parts Hardware CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 17” #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1779 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 37 Step 17: 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 2 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground at both ends of (1893) SW Ground at Rock Wall assembly and (0369) Lower Diagonal as shown in fig. 17.1. Attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. The screws must catch both the (0349) Rock Rail and the (0369) Lower Diagonal. (fig. 17.1...
  • Page 38 Step 18: Swing Side Wall Assembly A: In between both (1891) Posts on Swing Wall side attach 4 (5266) Cedar Walls to (1897) Roof Side and (1895) Floor End 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 bevelled edges are facing out and are at the top of the boards. (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) Fig. 18.2 Fig. 18.1 Note: Gaps between boards evenly spaced, 1897 not to exceed 3-1/4” Bevelled edges towards top and facing out 5266 1891 1891 1895 S1 x 8 Note: Some boards were removed for clarity Wood Parts Hardware Cedar Wall 1 x 4 x 28” 16 x #8 x 1-1/8”...
  • Page 39 Step 19: Window Wall Assembly A: Tight to the bottom of (1906) Top Front Back attach (1901) Top Window to (1891) Post and (1907) Front Divide with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. The arch should face down. (fig. 19.1 and 19..2) B: Tight to the top of the floor boards attach (0606) CE Access Board to (1891) Post and (1907) Front Divide with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 19.2) C: Place another (0606) CE Access Board tight on top of the first board and attach to (1891) Post and (1907) Front Divide with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 19.2) D: Flush to the bottom and outside edges of the second (0606) CE Access Board attach two (1503) Wall Boards to (0606) CE Access Board and (1901) Top Window with 4 (S22) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board as shown in fig. 19.3. Notice the bevelled edges are facing out and are at the top of the boards. Bevelled edges towards top and Fig. 19.2 Fig. 19.3 facing out Tight to bottom 1906 1901 of (1906) Top Front Back 1901 S2 x 4 per board 1503 1503 Fig. 19.1 0606 Flush Note: Some boards were Tight to floor boards removed for clarity 0606 Front Wood Parts Hardware...
  • Page 40 Step 20: Roof Frame Assembly Part 1 A: Centred in between (1891) Post and (1902) MK Mount attach (1889) Floor Board flush to the top of (1897) Roof Side and to (1896) MK Floor with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.1 and 20.2) B: Pre-drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit and then attach one (1909) Tarp Front Back to each end of each (1897) Roof Side, making sure the pilot holes are centred on the end of (1897) Roof Side, with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per (1909) Tarp Front Back. The tops of the Tarp Front Backs should be flush to the top of the Roof Sides. (fig. 20.1 and 20.3) C: At all 4 corners attach 1 Corner Brace using 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw per brace as shown in fig. 20.3 and 20.4. Fig. 20.2 Fig. 20.1 Fig. 20.4 Corner Brace 1897 1889 1897 1909 1891 Fig. 20.3 1896 1897 1909 Wood Parts Hardware Hardware 4 x Corner Brace Tarp Front Back 1 x 4 x 46-3/4”...
  • Page 41 Step 20: Roof Frame Assembly Part 2 D: On the Monkey Bar Wall, attach (1899) Roof Support to the inside of (1897) Roof Side with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 20.5) E: Attach (1900) Ridge flush to the end of (1898) SW Mount with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws and to (1899) Roof Support with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw as shown in fig. 20.5. Flush to end 1900 Fig. 20.5 1898 1899 1/4” Flat Washer 1/4” T-Nut 1897 1/4” Lock Washer Wood Parts Hardware Ridge 2 x 2 x 46-3/4” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 1900 Roof Support 2 x 2 x 27-1/2” 1899 1/4 x 2”...
  • Page 42 Step 21: Attach Tarp to Roof Frame A: Place Tarp over (1900) Ridge making sure bottom edges of tarp are even on both sides of assembly. (fig. 21.1 and 21.2) B: Secure one side by attaching tarp to 1 (1909) Tarp Front Back using 5 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 21.2) C: Make sure the tarp is taut and then secure opposite end of tarp to (1909) Tarp Front Back using 5 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 21.2) D: Attach tarp to each end of (1900) Ridge with 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 21.2) with #8 Flat Washer Cedarbrook Tarp Fig. 21.2 1909 1900 Cedarbrook Tarp with #8 Flat Washer Both Sides Fig. 21.1 Other Parts Hardware 12 x #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (with #8 flat washer) 1 x Cedarbrook Tarp support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 43 Step 22: Table Top and Bench Assembly Part 1 A: Lay down 2 (4932) Table Supports with the angled corners facing down as shown in fig. 22.1. B: Place 2 (4934) Table Tops flush to the outside edges of each (4932) Table Support. Notice the bolt holes are on the opposite end. Attach (4934) Table Tops to (4932) Table Supports with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 22.1) C: From underneath the assembly, centred between (4932) Table Supports, attach (4930) Sleeper to each (4934) with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 22.1 and 22.2). This creates the Table Top Assembly. D: Attach (4933) Table Seat, flush to the outside edges of 2 (4931) Seat Supports with 4 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. Notice the angled corners are facing down. (fig. 22.3) This creates the Bench Assembly. Fig. 22.1 Flush to ends. 4932 Notice angled corners are facing down. 4934 Fig. 22.3 Notice holes this side. 4933 Flush to ends. 4932 Fig.
  • Page 44 Step 22: Table Top and Bench Assembly Part 2 Pre-drill with a 3/16” drill bit before installing lag screws. Fig. 22.4 E: Measure 12” up from the bottom of each (1891) Post on the Front of the assembly then place top of Bench Assembly at marked location. The (4931) Seat Supports should overhang the (1891) Posts by 1”. Make sure the assembly is level then attach each (4931) Seat Support to the (1891) Posts with 2 (LS2) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer) per support. (fig. 22.4 and 22.5) Front F: Measure 24” up from the bottom of each (1891) Post on the Front of the assembly then place top of (4932) Table Supports at marked location. The (4932) Table Supports should be flush to the inside edge of (1891) Posts. Make sure the assembly is level then attach each (4932) Table Support to (0369) Lower Diagonals and (1891) Posts with 2 (LS2) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer) per support. (fig. 22.4 and 22.5) Fig. 22.5 1891 4932 4932 24” 1/4” Flat 0369 Washer...
  • Page 45 Step 23: Attach Slide to Fort Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the pan screws. A: Place Slide in the centre between (1907) Front Divide and (1891) Post. (fig. 23.1 and 23.2) B: Attach slide to fort through the (1908) Front Floor using 3 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 23.2 & 23.3) Fig. 23.3 Slide Fig. 23.1 Side View 1908 Fig. 23.2 1907 Slide 1891 Slide Centre Slide In Opening Other Parts Hardware #12 x 2” Pan Screw 1 x Slide support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 46 Step 24: Attach Swing Assembly to Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 5 to (1898) 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. 24.1 and 24.2. Fig. 24.1 1898 5/16” 5/16” Lock Washer T-Nut 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” Lock Nut 5/16” Flat Washer Fig. 23.2 5/16” Flat Washer Hardware 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (5/16” flat washer x 2, 5/16” lock nut) 5/16 x 4-1/2”...
  • Page 47 Step 25: Attach Swing Ground Stakes A: Drive one (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at each (1863) SW Post on the inside of the assembly and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 25.1 and 25.2) 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 48 Step 26: Connect Monkey Bar Assembly to Fort Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: Using a MK Bracket attach (1565) MK Rail Short to (1902) MK Mount with 1 (G10) 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws; and MK Bracket to the rail using 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 26.1 and 26.2. B: Measure 21-1/4” from top of (1564) MK Rail Long to top of (1890) CE Gap Board, then using a MK Strap attach (1564) MK Rail Long to (1891) Post using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) in the centre hole and 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws in the 2 end holes as shown in fig. 26.3. Fig. 26.1 1902 MK Strap 1/4” Flat Washer 5/16” T-Nut Bracket 1564 5/16” Flat 21-1/4” Washer 1565 5/16” Lock...
  • Page 49 Step 27: Attach Monkey End Ground Stake A: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at one (1367) Post MK on the inside of the assembly and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.1 & 27.2) 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 50 Step 28: Attach Flower Box to Fort A: On the front of the assembly attach the Flower Box to the top (0606) CE Access Board, centred on the board, with 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 28.1 and 28.2. Fig. 28.1 Fig. 28.2 0606 Front Flower Box Hardware Other Parts #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw 1 x Flower Box support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 51 Step 29: 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. 29.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Glider End using 2 - 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 29.1) Glider Rope and Chain Fig. 29.1 5/16 Flat 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 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 52 Step 30: Attach Glider and Swings WARNING: If Bolt protrudes Check entire play centre beyond T-Nut for bolts protruding beyond T-Nuts. Use extra washers to eliminate this condition. Use an extra Flat W asher A: Connect the assembled Glider Swing to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 30.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. (fig. 30.1) Fig. 30.1 Belt Swings Glider Other Parts...
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