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Big Backayard F23242 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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SANDY COVE PLAY SYSTEM - F23242
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
25'
13'
26'6"
12'8"
SANDY COVE
height: 8feet - 10"
Length: 13feet
Width: 9feet - 6"
4 - 8 Hrs
Two person
assembly
3403242
WARNING
and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below.
OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 25' x 26'6" area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3.
MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 6'5"
CAPACITY - 8 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 11/10/2011

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SANDY COVE PLAY SYSTEM – F23242 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) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Actual Size Nominal Size 3pc. 1929 Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 33" - 3631929 - Box 2 " x 3½" x 3½...
  • Page 10 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. - 1932 - Side Ground 1 x 5 x 50 1/4" - 3641932 - Box 2 1 x 5 " x 4½" ⅝ 1 x 6 "...
  • Page 11 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 1pc. 1937 Centre Divider 2 x 2 x 31 3/4" - 3641937 - Box 2 2 x 2 1½ x 1½ 2 x 3 1⅜" x 2½" 2 x 4 1⅜"...
  • Page 12 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) Nominal Size Actual Size 2 x 4 1⅜" x 3⅜" 2 x 6 1½" x 5⅜" 2pc. - 1863 - SW Post 2 x 4 x 86 11/16" - 3641863 - Box 2 1pc. 1825 - Back Beam 2 x 6 x 83 5/8"...
  • Page 13 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 1/4 x 1 1/2" 1/4 x 2 1/2" 3pc. - LS2 -Lag Screw 4pc. - LS1 -Lag Screw - (9262212) - (9272222) 1/4 x 3" 3pc. - LS3 -Lag Screw - (9262230) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" 20pc.
  • Page 14 Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4 1/2" 5pc. - G5 - - (9277342) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5 1/2" 4pc. - G7 - - (9277352) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 6" 2pc. - - (9277360) 46pc. FW1 -1/4" Flat Washer - (9251200) 16pc.
  • 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: F23242 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 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. 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 1/4” Lock Fig. 4.2 Washer Warning: Glider Hangers must be 1/4” Flat 4919 tight and secure to 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: 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 (1943) MK Rail Long and (1565) MK Rail Short as shown in fig. 5.1. Note that (1943) MK Rail Long will connect to the (1931) Post when attaching to the fort and (1565) MK Rail Short will connect to (1936) MK Mount and the pilot holes on the (1943) MK Rail Long are on the bottom of the board. Note: Pilot holes 1” 1565 at top of board Shorter rail connects to the MK Mount 11” Fig. 5.1 1578 1578 1578 Longer rail 1943 connects to the Fort Post Note: Pilot holes at bottom of this rail 15”...
  • Page 20 Step 6: Monkey Ladder Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws and wood screws. A: Insert 1 (1858) 1-1/8 x 18-5/8” Dowel into 2 (1367) Post MK as shown in fig. 6.1. Fig. 6.1 1858 1367 Fig. 6.2 B: Make sure shoulder of dowel is against each post before pre-drilling pilot holes. Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the posts and into the dowel to prevent splitting. (fig. 6.2) 1858 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. 6.3. 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. 6.3) 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)
  • Page 21 Step 7: 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 (1943) 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. 7.1 and 7.2. B: Attach MK Bracket to both (1367) Post MKs with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per bracket. (fig. 7.2) 90° This end connects This end connects to Post to MK Mount 1943 Fig. 7.2 90° 1565 MK Bracket 5/16” Flat 1-1/4” Washer 5/16” T-Nut Fig.
  • Page 22 Step 8: Roof Assembly Part 1 A: Attach 1 (1424) Roof Support to another 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 (1425) Roof Joist to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 8.1) C: Place the Roof Supports and Roof Joist Assemblies in the pattern shown in fig. 8.1. Once in the pattern check that the assemblies have the same angles. 1424 Fig. 8.1 1425 1424 1424 1425 1424 Wood Parts Hardware Roof Joist 2 x 2 x 38-3/4” #8 x 3” Wood Screw 1425 Roof Support 2 x 3 x 40” 1424 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 23 Step 8: Roof Assembly Part 2 D: Starting at the top of the Roof Support Assembly and working down attach 3 (1930) Siding on one side of the (1424) Roof Supports and (1425) Roof Joists with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 8.2) Be sure to overlap the Siding as shown in fig. 8.3. E: Repeat Step D for the other side of the Roof Support Assembly overlapping top boards so there are no gaps. (fig. 8.3) F: Drill a hole 1-1/2” up from the bottom of the 2 bottom (1930) Siding (for bottom row only). Attach 1 (1930) Siding at the bottom of the Roof Support Assembly on each side, making sure they are flush to each (1424) Roof Support with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (fig.8.2 and 8.4) G: Evenly space and attach the remaining (1930) Siding, leaving no gaps, with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. There should be 12 (1930) Siding per side. (fig. 8.2) Fig. 8.3 Overlap cedar roofing Fig. 8.4 1930 Fig. 8.2 Roof Supports removed for 1-1/2” clarity for bottom row only (each side) 1424 Flush to edge 1930 1424 x 36 per side Flush to edge Wood Parts Hardware 24 x Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 41-1/2”...
  • Page 24 Step 9: Window Side Wall Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. A: On the ground lay flat 2 (1931) Posts then attach (1932) Side Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); (1934) End Floor using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the bottom holes; and (1935) Side Roof using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 9.1. Notice the longer extended end on (1935) Side Roof is on the same side as the extended end of (1932) Side Ground. Keep bolts loose. B: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (1934) End Floor to (1931) Posts in the top holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 9.2) C: Tighten all bolts. Notice long extension on this side 1931 Fig. 9.1 1935 1/4” lock 1934 washer...
  • 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 (1931) Posts then attach (1933) Ground SW 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 washer 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 (1933) Ground SW 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 (1931) Posts in the top holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer); and (0369) Lower Diagonal to (1931) Post with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 10.2) 1895 Notice the hole Fig.
  • Page 26 Step 10: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 C: Place (1935) Side Roof on both (1931) Posts as shown in fig. 10.3. D: Place (1938) Wall Mount across (1895) Floor End and (1935) Side Roof, make sure to use the hole in the Side Roof that measures 16-1/4” from the hole on the shorter overhang edge as shown in fig. 10.4. Attach using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 10.4. E: Attach (1935) Side Roof to both (1931) Posts using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.4) F: Tighten all (H2) bolts from this step, keeping (G4) bolts loose. Fig. 10.3 Fig. 10.4 5/16”” Lock Washer Notice longer extension on this side Notice overhang at the top 5/16”Flat Washer 1935 5/16” 1/4” Lock Washer T-Nut 1938 1931 16-1/4”...
  • 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 (1931) 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: Flush to the bottom of (1908) Front Floor attach (1937) Centre Divider with 1 (H12) 1/4 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.2) C: Attach (1937) Centre Divider to (1906) Top Front Back using 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.3) D: Make sure (1906) Top Front Back is square and level and then attach to both (1931) Posts using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washers). (fig. 11.3) 1931 Fig. 11.2 Fig. 11.1 1931 Swing Wall 1-4” 1937 T-Nut 1/4” Flat Washer 1/4” Lock Washer 1908 Front Window Wall with 3/16” flat washers 1906 1931 Fig. 11.3 1-4” T-Nut 1/4” Flat Washer...
  • Page 28 Step 11: Front Frame Assembly Part 2 E: At the extended end of (1932) Side Ground, on the Window Wall side, attach (1506) Rockwall Block, flush to the top and end, with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 11.4) F: At the end of (1933) Ground SW, on the Swing Wall side, attach (1506) Rockwall Block, flush to the top and end, with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 11.5) G: Attach (1905) Ground Front to both (1506) Rockwall Blocks with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. Notice the hole locations so the set of four are on the Window Wall side. (fig. 11.6) 1932 Fig. 11.4 Flush Fig. 11.5 1933 Window Wall Side 1506 Flush 1506 1932 1506 Swing Wall Side Fig. 11.6 1506 1933 1905 Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-1/2 Wood Screw Rockwall Block 2 x 3 x 4”...
  • Page 29 Step 12: Attach Rock Rails to Fort A: Place (0349) Rock Rail 5/8” above (1908) Front Floor and tight to (1931) Post and (1506) Rockwall Block on the Window Wall side. Attach (0349) Rock Rail to (1908) Front Floor with 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws and to (1905) Ground Front with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 12.1 ,12.2 and 12.4) B: Place a second (0349) Rock Rail 5/8” above (1908) Front Floor and tight to (1937) Centre Divider. Attach (0349) Rock Rail to (1908) Front Floor using 2 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 12.3 and 12.4. C: Attach (1905) Ground Front to second (0349) Rock Rail with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 12.3) 1937 Fig. 12.2 1908 Fig. 12.3 1931 0349 1908 Window Wall Side 1506 0349 Fig. 12.1 1905 Fig. 12.4 1905 5/8” 1908 0349 Side View Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 51”...
  • Page 30 Step 13: 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. 13.1) B: Below (1779) CE Access Board stagger 3 (1777) CE Rock Board B and 2 (1778) CE Rock Board A as shown in fig. 13.1, 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. 13.1) Placing the Rock Boards as shown in fig. 13.1 will prevent rocks from forming a straight line. 1779 Fig. 13.1 x 24 0349 0349 1777 1778 1777 1778 Note: Gaps between boards 2-1/8”, not to exceed 2-3/8”...
  • Page 31 Step 14: Attach Rocks to Rock Board A: Place 1 rock on each (1777) and (1778) CE Rock Board A & B (fig. 14.1) 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. 14.1 and 14.2) The screw must be in the hole directly under the Pan Bolt, it will stop the rock from spinning. (fig. 14.2) Note: Make sure all hardware is used to secure each rock properly. Fig.
  • Page 32 Step 15: Attach Gusset to Fort A: Make sure the assembly is square before proceeding. B: From the inside of the assembly, attach (0312) Gusset to (1931) Post on the Swing Wall, the tip should be flush to the outside edge of the post, with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw as shown in fig. 15.1. The other end of the gusset should be tight against (1908) Front Floor. C: 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. 15.1. Fig. 15.1 0312 Swing Wall Side 1908 Tip flush to edge 1931 Inside Fort View Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw Gusset 2 x 3 x 16” 0312 #8 x 3” Wood Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 33 Step 16: 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. 16.2. B: On the back side of the assembly, attach (1894) Back Floor to both (1931) 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. 16.3) Note that the bolt hole is towards the bottom of the board. C: Attach (1936) MK Mount to (1894) Back Floor with 1 (H13) 1/4 x 3-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 16.3). Fig. 16.3 1/4” t-nut 1/4” t-nut 1936 1894 Notice hole positioned down 1931 1/4” flat Fig. 16.1 washer 1761 1/4” lock...
  • Page 34 Step 16: Back Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. D: Attach (1936) MK Mount to (1906) Top Front Back using 1 (H12) 1/4 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 16.4) E: Make sure (1906) Top Front Back is level and then attach to both (1931) Posts using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washers). (fig. 16.4) F: Attach (1768) Lower Back to the bottom of (1931) 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.16.5. 1906 Fig. 16.1 Fig. 16.4 1931 1/4” flat washer 1/4” t-nut with 3/16” flat washer 1931 1/4” lock washer...
  • Page 35 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 the two areas indicated on (1933) Ground SW 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 (1931) Post and the (0369) Lower Diagonal. (fig. 17.2 and 17.3)
  • Page 36 Step 18: Floor Frame Assembly A: Remove the bottom bolt in (1938) Wall Mount. Do not discard this bolt you will re-install it after the (1903) Floor Joist is attached. (fig. 18.2) B: From inside of the assembly, measure 2-3/4” down from the top of (1895) Floor End (fig. 18.3) and 2-3/8” down from (1934) End Floor (fig. 18.4) then attach (1903) Floor Joist to each board with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. (fig. 18.2 and 18.4) C: Reinstall the bottom bolt in (1938) Wall Mount and tighten both bolts. (fig. 18.1) Fig. 18.1 1938 Fig. 18.2 1903 1895 Swing Wall Side Remove this bolt then re-tighten after adding screws Window Wall Side Fig. 18.3 Fig. 18.4 Swing Wall Side 1934 1895 2-3/4” 2-3/8” 1903 Inside Fort View Inside Fort View 1903 Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 3” Wood Screw Floor Joist 5/4 x 3 x 38-1/2”...
  • Page 37 Step 19: Attach Gap and Floor Boards A: 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. 19.1) B: 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. 19.2) Fig. 19.1 1908 1903 Swing Wall Side x 5 per board 1890 1890 x 5 per board Fig. 19.2 1761 1890 1890 1889 Evenly spaced Wood Parts Hardware 35 x #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw CE Gap Board 1 x 6 x 32-1/2” 1890 Floor Board 1 x 6 x 32-1/2”...
  • Page 38 Step 20: Chalk Wall Frame Assembly A: On the back of the assembly, tight to the bottom of (1906) Top Front Back, attach (1944) Panel Frame to (1931) Post using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.1 and 20.2) B: Place (1227) CE Wall Board tight to the top of (1894) Back Floor and flush to the edge of (1931) Post and (1936) MK Mount. Attach to post using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 20.2) Fig. 20.1 Fig. 20.2 1936 1906 1931 Back 1227 1944 Flush Moved to Step 27of instruction found at end of this manual 1894 Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw Panel Frame 1 x 2 x 24-3/8”...
  • Page 39 Step 21: Attach Chalk Wall/Tarp to Fort Fig. 21.1 A: Loosen the top bolt in (1936) MK Mount and place the Chalk Wall Tarp in between (1936) MK Mount and (1906) Top Front Back. (fig. 21.1 and 21.2) B: Attach Chalk Wall Tarp to (1906) Top Front Back, (1944) Panel Frame, (1227) CE Wall Board and (1936) MK Mount using 12 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) as shown in fig. 21.2 and 21.3. The 4 screws on (1936) MK Mount are attached from the inside of the assembly. (fig. 21.3) Fig. 21.2 Fig. 21.3 1936 1936 1906 Loosen this bolt 1944 1227 Other Parts Hardware 12 x #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (#8 flat washer) 1 x Chalk Wall Tarp support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 40 Step 22: Swing Side Wall Assembly A: In between both (1931) Posts on Swing Wall side attach 4 (0304) CE Floor Boards to (1935) Side Roof 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. (fig. 22.1) x 4 per Note: Gaps between board boards evenly spaced, 1935 not to exceed 3-1/4” Fig. 22.1 1931 0304 1931 1895 Note: Some boards were removed for clarity Wood Parts Hardware 16 x #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw CE Floor Board 1 x 4 x 32-1/2”...
  • Page 41 Step 23: Window Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Place 1 (1859) Wall Trim tight to the top of (1934) End Floor and flush to the outside edge of (1931) Post on the Front side of the assembly. Attach to (1931) Post with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.1) B: Tight to top of (1934) End Floor and tight to (1859) Wall Trim attach (1929) Siding to both (1931) Posts with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws as shown in fig. 23.1. C: Tight to (1929) Siding and top of (1934) End Floor attach a second (1859) Wall Trim to (1931) Post with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig 23.1) D: Tight to the top of both (1859) Wall Trims and flush to the edges of both (1931) Posts, attach (1939) Lower Window with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.1) E: Tight to the bottom of (1935) Side Roof and flush to the edges of both (1931) Posts, attach (1940) Top Window with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.1) Back Fig. 23.1 1935 1940 1931 1939 1859 1931 1929 1859 1934 Flush Front Wood Parts Hardware Wall Trim 1 x 2 x 10” 12 x #8 x 1-1/2”...
  • Page 42 Step 23: Window Wall Assembly Part 2 F: On the inside of the 1931 1940 assembly, tight to both Fig. 23.2 (1931) Posts and 4” down x 3 per board from the bottom of (1935) Side Roof, attach (1928) Wall Boards to (1940) 4” Top Window and (1939) 1935 Lower Window with 4 (S1) 1931 #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 23.2) 4” Tight G: Measure 5-3/4” in from each (1928) Wall Board, attach 2 (1866) Tight Window Uprights, tight 1928 to the the top of (1890) CE Gap Board, to (1934) End Floor, (1939) Lower Window and (1935) Side Roof with 3 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per 1928 board. (fig. 23.2)
  • Page 43 Step 23: Window Wall Assembly Part 3 I: Feed the frame for the Sandy Cove Beach Canopy through the pockets of the canopy. (fig. 23.5 and 23.6) J: Place the canopy against fort so the frames rest against the (1931) Posts. Wrap the flap of the canopy over (1929) Siding and tuck in between (1866) Window Uprights and (1929) Siding. (fig. 23.7 and 23.8) K: Have a helper hold the canopy up and attach (1929) Siding to both (1866) Window Uprights with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (Fig. 23.7) Sandy Cove Beach Canopy Fig. 23.6 Fig. 23.5 Frame Frame Fig. 23.4 Fig. 23.7 1866 Sandy Cove Beach Canopy 1929 Fig. 23.8 1866 Sandy Cove 1929 Beach Canopy Hardware Other Parts #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw 1 x Sandy Cove Beach Canopy support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 44 Step 23: Window Wall Assembly Part 4 L: Install 2 more (1929) Siding directly above the first, attaching to both (1931) Posts and both (1866) Window Uprights with 4 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 23.9) Fig. 23.9 1866 1931 1931 x 4 per board 1929 1929 Wood Parts Hardware Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 33” #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw 1929 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 45 Step 23: Window Wall Assembly Part 5 M: Measure 1-1/2” in from each (1931) Post and attach Canopy frame to each (1931) Post with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 23.10 and 23.11. N: In the places indicated in fig. 23.12 attach Canopy to (1934) End Floor and (1929) Siding with 6 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). Make sure the 2 screws in (1929) Siding catch each (1866) Window Upright. Frame Fig. 23.10 Fig. 23.11 1934 1934 1931 1931 1-1/2” with #8 flat washer 1866 1866 Fig. 23.12 1929 1934 Hardware #12 x 1” Pan Screw #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (#8 flat washer) support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 46 Step 24: Attach Flower Box to Fort A: Under the Window opening attach the Flower Box to the top (1939) Lower Window, centred on the board, with 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 24.1. Flower Box Fig. 24.1 1939 Hardware Other Parts #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw 1 x Flower Box support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 47 Step 25: Attach Roof to Fort A: With two helpers place the Roof Assembly, from Step 8, on the fort as shown in fig. 25.1. The roof should be centred on the assembly and (1424) Roof Supports should be flush to the ends and tight to the outside face of each (1935) Side Roof. The (1425) Roof Joist on the back of the fort should fit tight against the angled edge of (1936) MK Mount. B: Attach both sides of each (1935) Side Roof to each (1424) Roof Support using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per (1935) Side Roof. (fig. 25.1) Fig. 25.1 1424 1935 Flush 1936 1424 1425 1424 Flush 1424 1935 x 2 hidden behind boards Note: Boards removed for clarity Hardware #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 48 Step 26: Attach Roof Arches A: Flush to the edges of the (1424) Roof Supports, on the inside of the assembly, attach 1 (1663) Roof Arch to each side of the Roof Assembly with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per arch, as shown in fig. 26.1. 1424 Fig. 26.1 Flush x 4 1663 Boards removed 1663 for clarity 1424 Wood Parts Hardware Roof Arch 1 x 6 x 16” #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1663 support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 49 Step 27: Connect Monkey Bar Assembly to Fort Part 1 Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws and pan screws. A: With a MK Bracket attach (1565) MK Rail Short to (1936) MK Mount with 1 (G10) 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 4 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws, as shown in fig. 27.1 and 27.2. B: Measure 21-1/4” from top of (1943) MK Rail Long to top of (1890) CE Gap Board, then with a MK Strap attach (1943) MK Rail Long to (1931) Post using 1 (LS2) 1/4 x 2-1/2” 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. 27.3. C: Tighten the top bolt in (1936) MK Mount. Fig. 27.3 1931 Fig. 27.1 MK Strap 1/4” Flat Washer 1936 1565...
  • Page 50 Step 27: Connect Monkey Bar Assembly to Fort Part 2 D: Make sure (1227) CE Wall Board, from Step 20 is tight to the floor boards, then attach to (1936) MK Mount using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.4) E: Attach (1936) MK Mount to (1425) Roof Joist, from inside the assembly, with 1 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.5 and 27.6) 1936 Fig. 27.4 1931 1227 1425 Fig. 27.5 Fig. 27.6 1425 Inside Fort View 1936 1936 Hardware #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 51 Step 28: Attach Ground Stakes A: Drive 2 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground, 1 at (1367) Post MK and 1 at (1931) Post, as shown in fig. 28.1, and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 28.2) 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 52 Step 29: 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 (1937) Centre Divider and (1931) Post. (fig. 29.1 and 29.2) B: Attach slide to fort through the floor boards and into (1908) Front Floor using 3 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. (fig. 29.2 & 29.3) Fig. 29.3 Fig. 29.1 Floor Boards 1908 Fig. 29.2 1931 1937 Slide 1908 Hardware Other Parts #12 x 2” Pan Screw 1 x Slide support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 53 Step 30: Sand and Water Table Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Loosen the 4 bolts indicated on (1932) Side Ground, in fig. 30.2, then tuck the Sandy Cove Tarp between the (1931) Posts and (1932) Side Ground, down to the top of the bolts, 1” from top of board. B: From outside the assembly, measure 4” up from the top of (1932) Side Ground, on both sides, and attach to both (1931) Posts, 1/2” in from the edge of the tarp, with 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 30.2) C: Measure 8” up from the screws and attach to both (1931) Posts, 1/2” in from the edge of the tarp, with 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 30.2) D: From the inside the assembly and 1/2” in from the edge of the tarp, attach to (1932) Side Ground with 4 evenly spaced (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 30.3) Sandy Cove Tarp E: Tighen the previously loosened bolts. Fig. 30.2 1931 1931 Fig. 30.1 Graphics not shown 8” 4” 1” 1932 Loosen these bolts Fig. 30.3 1932 Evenly Spaced Hardware Other Parts #8 x 1/2”...
  • Page 54 Step 30: Sand and Water Table Wall Assembly Part 2 F: On the outside of the assembly place 1 (1941) Water Sand Support overlapping Sandy Cove Tarp by 1” and flush to the outside edges of both (1931) Posts. Make sure the board is level then attach with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 30.4 and 30.5) G: From inside the assembly and 1/2” in from the edge of the canopy attach Sandy Cove Tarp to (1941) Water Sand Support with 4 evenly spaced (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 30.5) H: Flush to the top of the first (1941) Water Sand Support attach a second (1941) Water Sand Support to both (1931) Posts, on the inside of the assembly, with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. Make sure the board is level. (fig. 30.6) Fig. 30.4 Fig. 30.5 1931 1941 1941 Flush Outside Fort View Fig. 30.6 1931 Space evenly 1941 Flush Wood Parts Hardware #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw Water Sand Support 2 x 2 x 35-7/8”...
  • Page 55 Step 30: Sand and Water Table Wall Assembly Part 3 I: Place 1 Interlocking Lid Latch on each (1931) Post so the edges shown in fig. 30.8 are flush to the tops of both (1941) Water Sand Supports then attach with 1 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screw per latch. (fig. 30.7) J: Slide the Sand and Water Table and Sand and Water Lid in between the (1931) Posts, down onto the Interlocking Lid Latch until they snap into place. The assembly is in the final position only after the lid clicks into the rounded tab. (fig. 30.8 and 30.9) Rounded Tab Fig. 30.8 Interlocking Lid Latch Fig. 30.7 1931 1931 Note: These edges must rest flush on top of support Sand and Water Lid 1931 1941 1931 Interlocking Lid Latch Fig. 30.9 Flush both sides Sand and Water Table Hardware...
  • Page 56 Step 31: Attach Swing Assembly to Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 4 to (1938) Wall 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. 31.1 and 31.2. Fig. 31.1 1938 5/16” Fig. 31.2 T-Nut 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” Lock Washer 5/16” locknut 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” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) support@solowavedesign.com...
  • Page 57 Step 32: Attach Swing Ground Stakes A: Drive one (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, as shown in fig. 32.1 and 32.2. 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 58 Step 33: 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. 33.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Glider End using 2 - 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 33.1) Glider Rope and Chain Fig. 33.1 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 Hardware...
  • Page 59 Step 34: 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 Swing to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 34.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. (fig. 34.1) Fig. 34.1 Belt Swings Glider Other Parts...
  • Page 60 Final Step: Attach I.D. Plaque 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...
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  • Page 64 BIG BACKYARD Consumer Registration Card First Name Initial Last Name Street Apt. No. City State/Province ZIP/Postal Code Country Telephone Number E-Mail Address Model Name Model Number (Box Labels) Serial Number (on ID Plaque) Date Purchase Purchased From MM / DD / YY How would you rate this product for quality? Excellent Very Good...