Savannah Playhouse Manual

SAVANNAH PLAYHOUSE
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IN S T R U C T IO N S
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Important Information: Please ensure page is read
ABOUT OUR WOOD
Solowave Design™ uses only Premium playground lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although great care has
been taken in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is a product of nature and susceptible to weathering (changes in the
aesthetics of the wood). A light sanding may be required to remove minor splinters. For your information, we have described some
changes that may occur as a result of weathering:
1. Checking - checks are surface cracks in the wood along the grain. 4” x 4” material will experience more checking
than 2”, 1-1/4” or 1” material be cause the surface and interior moisture content will vary more widely than in
thinner wood.
2. Warping - warping refers to any distortion (twisting, cupping) from the true plane that may take place
during weathering.
3. Fading - wood exposed to sunlight, will over time, turn a grey color.
Note: The above changes will not affect the strength of the product
Due to changes in the climate
moisture moves in and out
of the wood
What causes weathering?
One of the main reasons for weathering is the effects of water (moisture); the moisture
content of the wood at the surface is different than the interior of the wood. As the
moisture moves in or out of the wood (result of climate changes), the different moisture
content causes tension in the wood, which can result in checking and/or warping.
How can I reduce the amount of weathering to my Play System?
At the factory we have added water repellent to the stain. This water repellent decreases the amount of
Moisture content will vary
throughout any piece of wood
water absorption during rain or snow thus decreasing the tension in the wood. Sunlight will break down the water repellent, so we
recommend applying a water repellent on a yearly basis (see your local stain and paint supplier for a recommended product). Also if storing
the product before installation, make sure you store out of direct sunlight in a cool dry place.
Will weathering affect the strength of my Play System?
Most weathering is just the normal result of nature and will not affect safe play and enjoyment for your child. However if you are concerned
that a part has experienced a severe weathering problem please call our consumer relations department for further assistance.
Tools Required
Measuring Tape
Drill
Safety Glasses
Level
#2 Robertson
and #1 Phillips
Square Ruler
Limited Warranty
Solowave Design Inc. warrants that this product is free from
defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from
the original date of purchase. This warranty applies to the original
owner and registrant and is non-transferable.
Regular maintenance such as periodic re-staining, retightening of
screws is required to assure maximum life of your Play House.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Labor for replacement of any defective item(s);
•Incidental or consequential damages;
• Cosmetic defects which do not affect performance or integrity;
• Vandalism; improper use or installation; acts of nature;
• Minor twisting, warping, checking, or any other natural occurring
properties of wood that do not affect perfor mance or integrity.
Big Backyard products have been designed for safety and quality.
Any modifications made to the original product could damage
the structural integrity of the unit leading to failure and possible
injury. Solowave Design Inc. cannot assume any responsibility for
modified products. Furthermore, modification voids any and
all warranties.
This product is warranted for RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. Under no
circumstance should a Big Backyard Play House be used in public
settings such as schools, churches, playgrounds, parks, day cares
and the like. Such use may lead to product failure and potential
injury. Any and all public use will void this warranty.
Solowave assures product quality and safety through third party testing conducted in North America.
© Solowave Design. All rights reserved.
Part Identification (Reduced Size Drawings)
Wall (4)
A Window
(38018067)
D Door Top
(38018206)
C Door Frame
B Wall Assembly (5)
(38018405)
(38018167)
E Door Bottom
F Door Window
(38018306)
w/ Screws
(3320594)
G Large Window w/ Screws(4)
(3320593)
Cupola Top (2)
J 1/2
x 1 x 7-1/4"
I Cupola Assembly (2)
(38015205)
(38018605)
L Cupola Roof (4)
1/2 x 5-1/4 x 12"
(38015106)
K Cupola Side (2)
H Roof Panel (6)
(38018506)
AA Cupola Center
1/2 x 5-1/4 x 7-3/4"
(38015305)
1/2 x 3-1/2 x 7-1/4"
(38015005)
Shutter (8)
(38013506)
Weather Vane
w/ Screws
(3320700)
Gable Vent w/ Screws (2)
(3320690)
Flower Box w/ Screws (2)
(3320692)
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Part Identification (Reduced Size Drawings)
N Short Rafter Tie (2)
M Long Rafter Tie (2) 1 x 1-1/8 x 31-1/8" (38012306)
O Roof Rafter (8) 1 x 1-1/8 x 28-7/8" (38012106)
1 x 1-1/8 x 18" (38012206)
P
Short Wall Connector (2)
3/4 x 1-1/8 x 24" (38013467)
Q Wall Connector (4) 3/4 x 1-1/8 x 47-7/8" (38013367)
R Front Ridge (2) 5/8 x 4-1/2 x 30-3/8" (38013106)
CC
S Back Ridge (2) 5/8 x 3-7/8 x 30-3/8" (38013206)
Full Shingle (8)
1/4 x 3-1/4 x 15-3/8"
(98011706)
T Fascia (4) 5/8 x 3 x 31-1/2" (38012605)
BB Full Shingle Ripped (8)
1/4 x 1-5/8 x 15-3/8"
(38012806)
U Soffit (4) 5/8 x 3-1/2 x 33" (38013005)
V Side Soffit (2) 5/8 x 1-3/4 x 47" (38012905)
W Gable Support (2) 5/8 x 5-3/8 x 44-7/8" (38012067)
X Trim Corner (4) 3/8 x 2 x 47-7/8" (38012705)
Y Corner Trim (4) 3/8 x 2 x 47-7/8" (38012405)
Z Joint Strip (6) 1/4 x 1-5/8 x 47-7/8" (38012567)
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Hardware Identification (Actual Size Drawing)
S1
S2
S3
S4
Pan Quadrex #8 x 2" (30)
(9224520)
Wood Screw #8 x 1-1/2" (74)
(9260512)
Trim Screw #6 x 1-1/8" (136)
(9224911)
Pan Screw #6 x 5/8" (48)
(9264990)
Door Latch w/ Screws
(9201621)
1/8 x 3" Drill Bit
(9300183)
Door Handle w/ Screws (3)
(9201700)
Truss-Bracket (8)
(9201541)
Angle-Bracket (14)
(9201550)
Door Bell w/ Screw
(3320701)
Door Hinge w/ Screws (4)
(9201710)
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Step 1 Front Wall Assembly
Lay Walls on ground for easy assembly
S1
Drive
S1 these screws
by hand
X6 (3 per wall)
Pre-Drilled Window Wall
C
S1
Pre-Drilled Window Wall
S1
Power-Drive
these screws
Power-Drive
these screws
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
X10
S2
Q
Q
S2
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Step 2 Back Wall Assembly
Lay Walls on ground for easy assembly
S1
X6
* Drill 1/8" Pilot Hole
Angle drill as needed
*
S1
*
S1
B
B
B
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
Q
S2
X10
S2
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Q
Step 3 Side Wall Assembly
Lay Walls on ground for easy assembly
S1
* Drill 1/8" Pilot Hole
Angle drill as needed
X6
*
S1
*
S1
A
B
B
A
Left Side Wall Assembly
Right Side Wall Assembly
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
X8
P
P
S2
Left Side Wall Assembly
S2
Right Side Wall Assembly
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Wall Alignment Diagram for Step 4
Side wall edge flush with siding
Side wall edge flush with siding
Right Wall Assembly
Front Wall Assembly
Back Wall Assembly
Left Wall Assembly
Side wall edge flush with siding
Side wall edge flush with siding
TOP VIEW
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Step 4 Wall Assembly:
S1
Make sure ground is level and playhouse walls are square
Drill approx. 1" from top
of siding for each screw
X12 (3 per wall joint)
* Drill 1/8" Pilot Hole
Back Wall Assembly
*
S1
Right Side
Wall Assembly
Repeat this step with the Front and Left Wall at each corner
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Step 5 Soffit Assembly: Make sure walls are square before fastening Soffits
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
U
X18
Hole not used
S2 X10
S2 X8
Hole not used
U
U
U
Soffit flush
with back
of side walls
Soffit flush with
Wall Connector
Hole reserved for use in Step 7
4 Places
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
Hole reserved
for use in Step 7
4 Places
X8
S2
V
S2
V
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Step 6 Truss Assembly
End-Truss Assembly
S2
Drill 1/8" Pilot Hole
S2
X2 (1 per Truss)
O
O
Gable Vent Screws (4)
Gable Vent
Sharper angle at bottom
Sharper angle at bottom
To prevent splitting wood, drill 1/8" pilot holes using predrilled holes as a guide for all S2 screws
S2
Gable Vent Screws (2)
X4 (2 per Truss)
M
S2
Mid-Truss Assembly
S2
S2
Drill 1/8" Pilot Holes
X6 (3 per Truss)
O
N
O
S2
Sharper angle at bottom
Sharper angle at bottom
Repeat above steps to create 2 End-Truss Assemblies and 2 Mid-Truss Assemblies
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Step 7 Attach Truss Assemblies: Make sure walls are square before fastening Trusses
Truss Alignment Diagram
Slight
overhang
to be equal
Slight
overhang
to be equal
TOP VIEW
S2
X8 (2 per Truss)
Mid-Truss Assembly
End-Truss Assembly
Mid-Truss Assembly
End-Truss Assembly
S2
S2
S2
Continue this process on the back side
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S2
Step 8 Roof Assembly
Roof Alignment
H
Roof end to be flush
with Side Soffit
Align Roof Section with Truss edge,
centered on the Truss beam
* Have a helper stand
outside to hold each roof
panel in place, while you
fasten them from the inside
OUTSIDE VIEW
Hole used on next
Roof Assembly
INSIDE VIEW
S4
Truss-Bracket
Hole not used
Hole used on next
Roof Assembly
Angle-Bracket
S4
S4
X44
3 Places
S4
Truss-Bracket
Continue this step using the Roof Assembly Sequence Diagram (next page)
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Step 8 Roof Assembly (continued)
Roof Assembly Sequence Diagram
2
4
6
1
3
5
ROOF BOTTOM VIEW
Gable Support Assembly
S3
Drill straight to
avoid splitting
X10 (5 per side)
S3
SECTION
VIEW
W
INSIDE VIEW (Soffits hidden for clarity)
Repeat this step on left side
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Step 9 Joint Trim Assembly
S3
X12
Z X3
Joint Strip to be tight
to bottom of Soffit
S3
S3
Z
4 Holes
S3
S3
Z
Z
X12
Front / Right Side
Back / Left Side
Z X3
S3
S3
Z
4 Holes
S3
Z
Z
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Step 10 Corner Trim Assembly
Corner Trim to be tight to bottom of Soffit
S3
offset hole
closer to corner
X12 (6 per side)
Y X4
Trim edge flush
with siding edge
S3
S3
3 Holes
Y
Y
Repeat this step on back side
Soffit not shown for clarity
S3
Trim surfaces flush
X20 (10 per side)
X X4
S3
5 Holes
X
X
Repeat this step on left side
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S3
Step 11 Door Assembly
Door Bottom
Door Top
D
*
CC
2 Places
2 Places
*
CC
E
Door Hinge
Door Hinge
Hinge Screws
Hinge Screws
*
CC
*Use Shingles to achieve proper gap around door *Use Shingles to achieve proper gap around door
Door Latch & Door Bell
Door Handles
Door Bell Screw
Door Bell
Handle Screws
Handle Screws
Door Handle
Optional mounting on
Top or Bottom Door
Door Handles
Door Latches
Door Latch Bar
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Door Latch Screws
Step 12 Attach Shingles
S3
X16
* Use 1 Screw per Shingle
Drill 1/8" Pilot Hole
*
BB
Screw 1-3/4" from edge
Center screw for all
BB
Screw 1-3/4" from edge
Screw off-center for all
CC
*
CC
*
CC
*
BB
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Step 13 Cupola Assembly
S3
S3
I
X8
S3
J
J
X8
AA
S3
K
S3
I
K
Roof Assembly 1
S3
Roof Assembly 3
Weather Vane Base
Align notch to
ensure proper
North-East-West-South
Alignment
Roof Mount
Weather Vane Parts
Roof Mount Screws
Roof Assembly 2
L
Cupola Roof
Weather Vane Base
L
L
L
Roof Mount Screws
Tape Roof sections
together with tape
4 Places
Roof Mount Screws
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Step 14 Finish Cupola & Ridge Assembly
Cupola Roof Assembly
Weather Vane Screws
Weather Vane Screws
Cupola Box Assembly
S3
X6 (3 per Ridge Assembly)
S
Front Ridge to overlap Back Ridge
Repeat Step to create 2 Ridge Assemblies
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S3
R
Step 15 Attach Ridges & Cupola
S3
S4
X8
Cupola
S3
S3
X4 (2 per corner)
Ridge
Assembly
Ridge
Assembly
Angle-Bracket
* Also used at
opposite diagonal
corner of Cupola
S4
Pre-Drill Fascia for Step 16
Drill 1/8" Pilot Holes
5 Places
1 1/2"
2 3/8"
9 1/4"
16 1/8"
23"
29 3/4"
Repeat with all 4 Fascias
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T
Step 16 Window, Flower Box & Fascia Assembly
Shutter Assembly
Window Assembly
Shutter Assemblies
Large Window
Shutter Pivots
Shutter
Shutter Screws
Shutter Screws
Repeat with all Shutters (8 total)
S3
Repeat with all large Windows (4 total)
Fascia to be above Ridges
X20 (10 per side)
Pre-Drilled Fascias
Pre-Drilled Fascias
S3
Repeat on
Left Side
G
Keep inner frame closed
while fastening windows
G
Window Screw
30 Places
6 per Window
Flower Box
F
G
G
Flower Box
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Flower Box Screw
2 per Flower Box