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Big Backyard F24015 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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SPRINGFIELD PLAY SYSTEM - F24015
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
26'
25' 1"
13' 1"
10' 2"
8 - 10 Hrs
Two person
assembly
3404015
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 26' x 25' 1" 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 2L1
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

Table of Contents

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 11/04/2011

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SPRINGFIELD PLAY SYSTEM – F24015 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and 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.

  • Page 3: Protective Surfacing Guidelines

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  • Page 4: Instructions For Proper Maintenance

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  • Page 5: About Our Wood - Limited Warranty

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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 Id

    Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. - 1915 Chalk Wall Spacer (1 x 2 x 29-1/2") - Box 1 - 3641915 1" x 2" ⅝" x 1⅜" 1pc.
  • Page 10 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Actual Size Nominal Size 5pc. - 1776 Floor Board (1 x 6 x 23-1/2") - Box 1 - 3631776 1" x 6" ⅝" x 5⅜" 5/4"...
  • Page 11 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. - 0312 Gusset (2 x 3 x 16") - Box 1 - 3640312 2" x 4" 1⅜" x 3⅜" 2" x 6" 1½"...
  • Page 12 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 1/4 x 3" 1/4 x 1-1/2" 9pc. LS3 - Lag Screw - (9262230) 4pc. LS1 - Lag Screw - (9262212) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" 25pc. H2 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4" - (9277220) 3pc. H4 - - (9277240) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/4"...
  • Page 13 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 36pc. TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut (9285200) 30pc. FW3 - #8 Flat Washer - (9251500) 13pc. LW2 - 5/16" Lock Washer - (9253300) 19pc. FW0 - 3/16" Flat Washer - (9251100) 13pc. TN2 - 5/16" T- Nut (9285300) 41pc.
  • Page 14 3-Green 2-Yellow 1X 3310148 Slide 48" High Rail -Green 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: F24015 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: Swing Beam Assembly Warning: For your child’s safety, Fig. 2.4 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 17 Step 3: 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. 3.1) Fig. 3.1 5/16” Lock Washer 1862 1863 1856 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” T-Nut 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” Lock Washer 5/16” T-Nut 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. 3.1) Wood Parts Hardware 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt SW Post 2 x 4 x 86-11/16” 1863 (5/16”...
  • Page 18 Step 4: Attach Swing End to Swing Beam A: Place (4919) 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. 4.1 & 4.2) Fig. 4.1 Glider Hangers Fig. 4.2 1/4” Lock Washer Warning: Glider Hangers must be 1/4” Flat tight and secure to 4919 Washer 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. 4.3 & 4.4) 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. 4.3) Make sure Swing End Assembly flares out at an angle. (fig. 4.4) 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. 4.1 & 4.3) 5/16” Lock...
  • Page 19 Step 5: Cafe Wall Assembly A: Attach (1914) Cafe Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); (1760) Floor using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the bottom holes, noticing hole locations; and (1923) Side Top with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) to 2 (1500) Posts as shown in fig. 5.1. Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. B: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (1760) Floor to (1500) Posts in the top holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 5.1) 1/4” 1/4” Flat T-Nut Washer 1/4” Lock Fig. 5.1 Washer 1923 1/4” Flat Washer Notice the hole location in (1760) Floor 1760 Notice the hole...
  • Page 20 Step 6: Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 Fig. 6.1 1/4” 1/4” Flat T-Nut Washer A: Attach (1928) Lower Side, noticing the Notice overhang 1/4” Lock at this side side the bolt hole on the extended end is on, Washer using 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); (1924) SW Floor (in the bottom holes) and (1925) SW Top using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) for each board to 2 (1500) Posts. (fig. 6.1) Note: Keep all bolts loose. Notice the B: On the side indicated in fig. 6.1, attach hole locations of (1924) SW (0369) Lower Diagonal to (1928) Lower Floor 1500...
  • Page 21 Step 6: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 5/16” Fig. 6.2 5/16” Flat T-Nut Washer Notice the hole locations of (1861) C: Place (1861) SW Mount across (1924) SW 5/16” Lock SW Mount Washer Floor and (1925) SW Top and attach using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 6.2. Notice the side hole locations are towards the top of the board. Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. 1925 1/4” Flat D: Make sure assembly is square then fasten...
  • Page 22 Step 7: Fort Frame Assembly A: On the front of the assembly, side without the (0369) Lower Diagonal, attach (1764) Floor Front to both (1500) Posts, noticing the bolt holes are towards the bottom of the board, with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with 1913 Back Floor lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 7.1 and 7.2) 1764 Floor Front 1/4 x 4" HB B: On the back side of the assembly attach (1913) Back Floor to both (1500) Posts, noticing the middle bolt hole is oriented towards the bottom, with 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the 1/4 x 4.75" HB bottom holes. (fig. 7.1 and 7.2) No. 12 x 2" Pan Screw C: Make sure (1913) Back Floor is level and square to the posts, then attach with 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). (fig. 7.1 and 7.2) Notice the hole towards bottom 1500 of board Fig.
  • Page 23 Step 8: Attach Lower Back Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: Attach (1917) Lower Back to the bottom of the (1500) Posts on the back of the assembly 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. (fig. 8.1 and 8.2) Fig. 8.1 1500 Fig. 8.2 1/4” Flat 1500 Washer Cafe Wall Side 1917 Back 1917 3/16” Flat Washer Wood Parts Hardware 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with 1/4” flat washer) Lower Back 1 x 5 x 56-7/8”...
  • Page 24 Step 9: Attach Side Joist A: From inside the assembly attach (1761) Side Joist to (1913) Back Floor with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the outside holes and 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer) in the inside holes, as shown in fig. 9.1 and 9.2). Fig. 9.2 1/4” Flat Washer 1913 1/4” Lock Washer 1/4” T-Nut 1761 Fig. 9.1 with 3/16” Flat Washers Wood Parts Hardware 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) Side Joist 2 x 2 x 34-3/4” 1761 #12 x 2”...
  • Page 25 Step 10: Rock Wall Frame Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (1766) Corner Block to (0349) Rock Rail, flush to the bottom and long side, with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws, as shown in fig. 10.1 and 10.2. Notice which direction the angled edge of (0349) Rock Rail faces. Fig. 10.1 Fig. 10.2 0349 1766 1766 Flush Wood Parts Hardware Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 51” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 0349 Corner Block 2 x 3 x 4-1/2” 1766 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 26 Step 10: Rock Wall Frame Assembly Part 2 B: Place Rock Rail Assembly, from Step 10 Part 1, 5/8” above (1764) Floor Front and tight to (1500) Post on the Cafe Wall Side. (fig. 10.3 and 10.4). Attach (0349) Rock Rail to (1764) Floor Front using 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 10.4. C: Attach (1914) Cafe Ground to (1766) Corner Block with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 10.3 and 10.5) D: Attach (1767) Lower Front to (0349) Rock Rail with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 10.3 and 10.5) E: Place a second (1766) Corner Block flush to the top of (1928) Lower Side and tight to both (1767) Lower Front and (1928) Lower Side. Attach with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 10.3, 10.6 and 10.7. Fig. 10.4 Side View 5/8” 0349 1764 1500 Fig. 10.5 Fig. 10.3 0349 Side Fort View 1767 1766 1500 1764 1914 0349 Flush to top Fig. 10.6 Inside Fort View 1767 1928 1766 1766 1914...
  • Page 27 Step 11: Attach Gusset to Fort A: Make sure the assembly is square before proceeding. B: From the inside of the assembly, attach (0312) Gusset flush to the outside edge of (1500) Post on the Swing Wall using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. The other end of the gusset should be tight against (1764) Floor Front. (fig. 11.1 and 11.2) C: Attach the other end of (0312) Gusset to (1764) Floor Front with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw and 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw, as shown in fig. 11.1 and 11.2. 1764 Fig. 11.1 1764 0312 Flush Fig. 11.2 1500 1500 Swing Wall Side Wood Parts Hardware Gusset 2 x 3 x 16” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 0312 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 28 Step 12: Attach Floor Joist to Fort A: From inside of the assembly, measure 3” down from the top of (1760) Floor and (1924) SW Floor then attach (1763) Floor Joist to each board with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw per end. (fig. 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3) Fig. 12.1 Fig. 12.3 1763 1763 1924 1760 Outside Fort View 1760 Fig. 12.2 3” 1763 Inside Fort View Wood Parts Hardware Floor Joist 5/4 x 2 x 38-1/2” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 1763 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 29 Step 13: Attach Gap and Floor Boards to Fort Part 1 A: Install 1 (1774) CE Gap Board to each end of the assembly attaching to (1761) Side Joist, (1763) Floor Joist and (1764) Floor Front using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 13.1 and 13.2) Fig. 13.2 1774 1761 Fig. 13.1 1500 1774 1761 1763 1500 1764 1764 1500 Wood Parts Hardware CE Gap Board 1 x 6 x 23-1/2” 10 x #8 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 30 Step 13: Attach Gap and Floor Boards to Fort Part 2 B: In between both (1774) CE Gap Boards place 5 (1776) Floor Boards making sure all boards are evenly spaced. Attach to (1761) Side Joist, (1763) Floor Joist and (1764) Floor Front using 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 13.3) Fig. 13.3 x 5 per board 1761 (hidden under floor boards) 1774 1776 x 5 evenly spaced 1774 1764 1763 (hidden under floor boards) Wood Parts Hardware Floor Board 1 x 6 x 23-1/2” 25 x #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1776 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 31 Step 14: Front Wall Frame Assembly A: Attach (1916) Front Divider to (1764) Floor Front with 1 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Keep bolt loose. (fig 14.1) B: Attach (1927) Top Front Back to (1916) Front Divider with 1 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Keep bolt loose. (fig. 14.1) C: Make sure (1927) Top Front Back is level then attach to both (1500) Posts with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). (fig. 14.1) D: Tighten all bolts from this step. 1916 1/4” Lock Fig. 14.1 Washer 1/4” T-Nut 1927 1/4” Flat Washer with 3/16” Flat Washers 1/4” (Hidden under floor boards) T-Nut 1500 with 3/16”...
  • Page 32 Step 15: Attach Rock Rail to Fort A: Place (0349) Rock Rail flush to top of the floor boards and tight to (1916) Front Divider. (fig. 15.1 and 15.2). Attach (0349) Rock Rails to (1764) Floor Front using 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 15.3. B: Attach (1767) Lower Front to (0349) Rock Rail with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 15.1 and 15.4) Flush Fig. 15.2 Floor Boards Side View 0349 1764 1916 Fig. 15.1 1916 1764 Fig. 15.3 0349 1764 0349 0349 Fig. 15.4 1767 1767 Wood Parts Hardware Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 51” #8 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 33 Step 16: Rock Wall Assembly A: Attach (1779) CE Access Board flush to the top and outside edges of each (0349) Rock Rail with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 16.1 and 16.2) B: Below (1779) CE Access Board stagger 3 (1777) CE Rock Board B and 2 (1778) CE Rock Board A, making sure they are evenly spaced with a minimum 2-1/8” and maximum 2-3/8” gap. The sides are flush to the outside edges of each (0349) Rock Rail. Attach using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 16.1 and 16.2) Place the CE Rock Boards as you desire, but watch the hole placement to prevent rocks from forming a straight line. Fig. 16.1 Flush Fig. 16.2 1779 1779 Note: Gaps between boards 2-1/8”, not to 1777...
  • Page 34 Step 17: Attach Rocks to Rock Board A: Place 1 rock on each (1777) and (1778) CE Rock Board A & B (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) and attach 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. The rocks can be attached in any order. (fig. 17.2) The screw must be in the hole directly under the Pan Bolt, it will stop the rock from spinning. (fig. 17.3) Note: Make sure all hardware is used to secure each rock properly. Fig.
  • Page 35 Step 18: 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 3 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground against (1928) Lower Side at (1500) Post and (0369) Lower Diagonal and against (1914) Cafe Ground at (1500) Post as shown in fig. 18.1. Attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 18.1 and 18.2)
  • Page 36 Step 19: Back Wall Frame Assembly A: Attach (1912) Back Divider to (1913) Back Floor with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Keep bolt loose. (fig 19.1 and 19.2) B: Attach (1927) Top Front Back to (1912) Back Divider with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Keep bolt loose. (fig. 19.1 and 19.2) C: Make sure (1927) Top Front Back is level then loosely attach to both (1500) Posts with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). Keep the screws loose. (fig. 19.1 and 19.2) D: On the inside face of (1912) Back Divider, tight to the top of (1913) Back Floor, attach (1915) Chalk Wall Spacer with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 19.2) 1912 Fig. 19.2 1912 1500 1927 1927 1500 1915 with 3/16” Flat Washer with 3/16” 1500 Flat Washer 1913 1500 1915 1/4” T-Nut (hidden)
  • Page 37 Step 20: Attach Chalk Wall Tarp to Fort A: On the back of the assembly, from the inside, tuck Chalk Wall Tarp between (1927) Top Front Back and both (1500) Posts and between (1913) Back Floor and both (1500) Posts. (fig. 20.1) B: Make sure Chalk Wall Tarp is smooth and tight then attach to the outside of each (1500) Post, 1/2” in from the edge of the tarp, with 4 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) per post. (fig. 20.1 and 20.2) C: Attach Chalk Wall Tarp to (1927) Top Front Back and (1913) Back Floor, from the inside of the assembly and 1/2” in from the edge of the tarp, using 4 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) per board. (fig. 20.3 and 20.4) D: Tighten the screws in (1927) Top Front Back and the bolts in (1912) Back Divider from Step 19. Fig. 20.2 Fig. 20.1 1912 1927 1500 1500 Outside Fort View with #8 Flat Washers Fig. 20.3 1500 1927 Back 1913 Fig. 20.4 with #8 Flat 1927 Washers with #8 Flat Washers Inside Fort View Hardware...
  • Page 38 Step 21: Swing Side Wall Assembly A: In between both (1500) Posts on Swing Wall side, measure 3/4” up from (1774) CE Gap Board and attach 2 (0304) CE Floor Boards to (1924) SW Floor and (1925) SW Top using 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 21.1, 21.2 & 21.3) The distance between (1500) Posts and (0304) CE Floor Boards should not to exceed 3”. See fig. 21.2 for proper spacing. Fig. 21.3 1925 Fig. 21.1 1500 1861 0304 1925 1500 1924 1924 Note: Gaps between post and 1774 floor boards not to exceed 3” 0304 Fig. 21.2 1500 1861 1500 3”...
  • Page 39 Step 22: Cafe Wall Assembly A: In between both (1500) Posts on Cafe Wall side, measure 3/4” up from (1774) CE Gap Board and attach 3 (0304) CE Floor Boards to (1760) Floor and (1923) Side Top using 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. The distance between boards should be evenly spaced, not exceeding 2-1/2”. (fig. 22.1, 22.2 and 22.3) Note: Gaps between Fig. 22.2 boards not to exceed 2-1/2” 1500 1500 1500 1923 x 12 Note: Gaps between 3/4” boards evenly spaced, 0304 not to exceed 2-1/2” Bevelled edges Fig. 22.3 towards top and 0304 facing out 1500...
  • Page 40 Step 23: Roof Frame Assembly A: Pre-drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit, centred on the end of each (1927) Top Front Back, then attach (1918) Roof End to each (1927) Top Front Back with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. Make sure the edge of (1918) Roof End is flush to the outside edge of (1927) Top Front Back on the back side of the assembly. (fig. 23.1 and 23.2) B: At the 2 corners of (1927) Top Front Back and (1918) Roof End attach 1 Corner Brace using 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw per brace as shown in fig. 23.1 and 23.2. C: Attach (1919) Roof Ridge flush to the end of (1912) Back Divider with 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw and to (1916) Front Divider with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 23.1, 23.3 and 23.4. Fig. 23.2 Corner Brace Flush 1927 Fig. 23.3 1918 1919 1927 1918 1912 Back 1927 Fig. 23.1 1916 Fig. 23.4 1919 1916 Wood Parts Hardware Other Parts Roof Ridge 2 x 2 x 37-7/8” 2 x Corner Brace #8 x 3”...
  • Page 41 Step 24: Attach Canopy to Roof Frame A: Place Springfield Canopy over (1919) Roof Ridge making sure bottom edges of tarp are even on both sides of assembly. (fig. 24.1) B: Secure one side by attaching canopy to (1925) SW Top using 5 evenly spaced (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). Make sure the screws are 1/2” in from the edge of the canopy. (fig. 24.1) C: Make sure the canopy is smooth and tight then secure opposite end of canopy to (1918) Roof End using 5 evenly spaced (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). Make sure the screws are 1/2” in from the edge of the canopy. (fig. 24.1) D: Attach canopy to (1919) Roof Ridge with 4 evenly spaced (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 24.1) x 5 per side with #8 flat washer Fig. 24.1 Springfield Canopy 1918 1919 1925 Hardware Other Parts 1 x Springfield Canopy 14 x #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (with #8 flat washer) support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 42 Step 25: Cafe Table Assembly Part 1 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: Attach 1 (1926) Table Support to the inside of each (1500) Post on the Cafe Wall side through the middle hole using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) per board. The distance from ground to the middle hole should measure 18”. (fig. 25.1 and 25.2) B: Make sure both (1926) Table Supports are level then attach to the posts in the remaining holes with 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washers) per support. (fig. 25.3) 1926 Fig. 25.2 1500 18” Fig. 25.1 1926 1500 1/4” Flat Washer 1500 1500 Fig. 25.3 Cafe Wall Side Wood Parts Hardware...
  • Page 43 Step 25: Cafe Table Assembly Part 2 C: Attach 1 (1911) Table Top to the top of (1926) Table Supports, tight to (1500) Posts, using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws, as shown in fig. 25.5. D: Tight to the first (1911) Table Top attach a second one with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws in the inside holes and 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws in the outside holes as shown in fig. 25.5. The cut corners should be on the outside edges of the table. Fig. 25.4 1500 1500 1911 Back Note cut corners to outside edge 1911 1926 Fig. 25.5 Front 1500 Wood Parts Hardware Table Top 1 x 5 x 28-7/8” #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1911 #8 x 1-1/8”...
  • Page 44 Step 26: Seat Assembly A: Attach (1922) Seat Rail flush to the top and outside edges of 2 (1921) Seat Post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 26.1. Notice the bolt holes in (1921) Seat Posts are at the bottom of the boards. B: Centre (1910) Seat on top of (1921) Seat Posts and attach with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 26.1) Fig. 26.1 1910 1921 1922 Notice bolt holes towards bottom of boards 1921 Wood Parts Hardware Seat 1 x 6 x 28-7/8” #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1910 Seat Rail 1 x 4 x 27” 1922 Seat Post 2 x 4 x 11”...
  • Page 45 Step 27: Attach Seat Assembly to Fort A: With (1922) Seat Rail facing the fort, attach (1917) Lower Back to (1921) Seat Post using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 27.1 and 27.2) B: On the other side of the Seat Assembly attach (1920) Seat Bottom to (1921) Seat Post with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 27.1 and 27.2) C: Attach (1920) Seat Bottom to (1914) Cafe Ground with 2 Corner Braces using 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws per brace, as shown in fig. 27.2 and 27.3. Fig. 27.1 Fig. 27.2 1917 Corner Brace 1922 1914 Fig. 27.3 1914 1/4” Lock Washer 1/4” T-Nut 1/4” Flat 1920 Washer x 3 per brace 1921 Wood Parts Hardware Other Parts 2 x Corner Brace 1/4 x 2”...
  • Page 46 Step 28: 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 (1916) Front Divider and (1500) Post. (fig. 28.1 and 28.2) B: Attach slide to fort through the floor boards and into (1764) Floor Front using 3 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 28.2 & 28.3) Fig. 28.1 Fig. 28.2 1916 Floor Boards 1500 1764 Fig. 28.3 1916 Floor Boards 1764 Slide Hardware Other Parts 1 x Slide #12 x 2”...
  • Page 47 Step 29: Attach Swing Assembly to Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 4 to (1861) 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. 29.1 and 29.2. 5/16” Fig. 29.2 5/16” Flat 1861 T-Nut Washer 5/16” Lock Washer Fig. 29.1 5/16” Lock Nut 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” Hex Bolt (5/16”...
  • Page 48 Step 30: 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. 30.1 and 30.2) 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 49 Step 31: 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. 31.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Glider End using 2 - 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 31.1) Glider Rope and Chain Fig. 31.1 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 5/16 Lock 5/16 Lock Nut 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 Hardware...
  • Page 50 Step 32: Attach Glider and Swings If Bolt protrudes Warning! Check entire play centre for beyond T-Nut bolts protruding beyond T-Nuts. Use extra washers to eliminate this condition. Use an extra Flat W asher A: Connect the assembled Glider to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 32.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. (fig. 32.1) Fig. 32.1 Belt Swings Glider Other Parts...
  • Page 51 Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque 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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