LAURELWOOD PLAY SYSTEM – F23260
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LAURELWOOD PLAY SYSTEM – F23260
LAURELWOOD PLAY SYSTEM – F23260 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 18’ 8” (5.7 m) 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. 14’ 5” (4.4 m) OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 29’7” x 28’ (9.0 x 8.5 m) area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3. MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 7’6” (2.3 m) CAPACITY - 12 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 8 - 10 Hrs Two person assembly 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 [email protected] 3403260 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 Part ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 Installation of I.D./Warning Plaque. . . . . . . . . Final Step Rev 01/20/2011 01/06/2011 Square Assembly Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) A1 - A21 (1) CE Floor Board 1 x 6 x 17" Nominal Size Actual Size A1 A2 (2) Shutter 1 x 4 x 11-1/2" 3630101 Box 1 3601628 Box 1 (2) CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4" (3) CE Rock Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4" A3 A4 3630606 Box 1 (2) CE Rock Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4" A5 3630630 Box 1 2" x 6" 2" x 4" 2" x 3" 2" x 2" 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 1/2" x 4" 1½" x 5⅜" 1 ⅜" x 3 ⅜" 1⅜" x 2½" 1½" x 1½" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 7/16" x 3¼" (2) Lower Trim 1 x 2 x 19-5/8" A6 3630631 Box 1 3631415 Box 1 (1) Back Beam 2 x 6 x 96" A7 3631600 Box 1 (1) Front Beam 2 x 6 x 96" A8 3631601 Box 1 (10) Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 21-3/8" A9 A12 3631604 Box 1 (1) Back Trim 1 x 2 x 13-1/4" A10 (2) Trim A 1 x 2 x 16-1/4" 3631605 Box 1 (4) Wall Board 1 x 5 x 36-1/4" A11 3631631 Box 1 3631606 Box 1 (2) Tarp Front Back 1 x 4 x 47-3/4" A13 3640357 Box 1 (2) Top Front Back 1 x 4 x 46-1/2" A14 3640358 Box 1 (2) Gusset 5/4 x 4 x 18-1/2" (2) Floor Gusset 2 x 3 x 11" A15 A16 3640367 Box 1 3640403 Box 1 (2) Joist 2 x 2 x 43-1/2" A17 3640501 Box 1 (4) Roof Brace 1 x 6 x 13" A18 3640514 Box 1 (2) Top 1 x 6 x 13-1/2" A19 3640515 Box 1 (2) Seat Table Support 2 x 6 x 16-3/4" A21 3640701 Box 1 (2) Bottom Arch 1 x 6 x 24" A20 3640516 Box 1 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) A22 - A41 (1) SL Support 5/4 x 4 x 42-3/4" A22 Nominal Size 3640727 Box 1 2" x 6" 2" x 4" 2" x 3" 2" x 2" 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 1/2" x 4" (1) SL Upright 5/4 x 4 x 44" A23 3640728 Box 1 (1) Floor Joist 5/4 x 4 x 46-1/2" A24 3640790 Box 1 (1) Floor Back 5/4 x 4 x 46-3/4" A25 3640799 Box 1 (2) Floor End 1 x 5 x 38-1/4" (2) Porch Side 1 x 4 x 12-1/4" A26 3641357 Box 1 A27 3641506 Box 1 3641501 Box 1 (1) SW Mount 2 x 4 x 40-3/4" (1) Rockwall Block 2 x 3 x 4" A28 A29 3641569 Box 1 (1) Front Divide 1 x 6 x 36-5/8" A30 (1) Ground Brace 5/4 x 4 x 19-3/4" A35 3641608 Box 1 (1) Front Wall 1 x 6 x 36-5/8" A31 A36 3641609 Box 1 A32 3641614 Box 1 (1) SW Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2" A34 3641615 Box 1 (1) Ground Side 1 x 4 x 84-3/8" A37 3641620 Box 1 (1) Right Access 2 x 4 x 48-13/16" A38 3641622 Box 1 (1) Left Access 2 x 4 x 48-13/16" A39 3641623 Box 1 (1) SW Roof Side 1 x 5 x 59-1/2" A41 3641629 Box 1 3641617 Box 1 (3) Tread 5/4 x 4 x 14-1/8" 3641612 Box 1 (3) Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2" 3641616 Box 1 (2) Ground Support 5/4 x 4 x 19-1/2" (1) Top Back 1 x 5 x 46-1/2" A33 Actual Size 1½" x 5⅜" 1 ⅜" x 3 ⅜" 1⅜" x 2½" 1½" x 1½" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 7/16" x 3¼" A40 3641626 Box 1 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) A42 - B17 (1) SW Block 5/4 x 4 x 3-1/2" (1) Ladder Gap 1 x 4 x 15 -1/2" A42 A43 3641630 Box 1 (1) SW Rail Block 2 x 4 x 5-3/8" A44 Nominal Size 3644909 Box 1 (2) Cupola Top 15 x 25 x 182mm A47 3664919 Box 1 38015236 Box 1 (5) Ground Stake 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 14" A45 3650318 Box 1 (2) Cupola Assembly 2" x 6" 2" x 4" 2" x 3" 2" x 2" 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 1/2" x 4" Actual Size 1½" x 5⅜" 1 ⅜" x 3 ⅜" 1⅜" x 2½" 1½" x 1½" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 7/16" x 3¼" (4) Cupola Roof 15 x 135 x 303mm A49 A46 38015101 Box 1 38018736 Box 1 (2) Cupola Side 15 x 120 x 182mm A48 (2) Front Back 1 x 5 x 46-5/8" 38016036 Box 1 B12 3640351 Box 2 (26) Cedar Roofing 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 48" B1 3630517 Box 2 (8) Cedar Floor Board 1 x 5 x 35-1/4" B2 (1) Trim B 1 x 2-1/2 x 16-1/4" 3630621 Box 2 B7 (2) CE Table Top 1 x 6 x 34-1/4" B3 (4) Floor Board 1 x 5 x 17" B9 3630708 Box 2 (1) Cafe Seat 5/4 x 6 x 34-1/4" B4 B10 3630709 Box 2 B11 (5) Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 35 3/4" B8 3631485 Box 2 (1) Lower Diagonal 2 x 3 x 37" B13 3631603 Box 2 (2) SL Brace 2 x 2 x 12-1/2" B14 3640369 Box 2 (1) Floor Front 2 x 3 x 46-1/4" B15 3640791 Box 2 (1) Side Joist (2 x 2 x 43") B16 3640795 Box 2 3640348 Box 2 (2) Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 51" 3640349 Box 2 3630710 Box 2 (2) CE Wall Board 1 x 4 x 22-3/4" B6 3631607 Box 2 (1) SL Ground 1 x 5 x 38-1/4" (2) Cedar Gap Board 1x 5 x 35-1/4" B5 3631602 Box 2 (4) Roof Support 2 x 3 x 43-1/2" B17 3640863 Box 2 3640620 Box 2 Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) B18 -B28 Nominal Size (1) Wall Support 1 x 4 x 38-1/4" B19 2" x 4" 2" x 3" 2" x 2" 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 3641502 Box 2 (2) Tarp End 2 x 2 x 26-1/2" B27 3641625 Box 2 (4) Post 2 x 4 x 83" B18 Actual Size 1⅜" x 3⅜" 1⅜" x 2½" 1½" x 1½" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 3641500 Box 2 (1) SW Ground 1 x 5 x 75" B20 3641508 Box 2 (1) SL Roof Side 1 x 4 x 59-1/2" B21 3641610 Box 2 (1) Chalkwall Divider 1 x 5 x 31-3/4" B22 3641613 Box 2 (2) Wall Side 1 x 5 x 19-3/4" B24 (2) Floor Support 5/4 x 4 x 23-1/2" B23 3641618 Box 2 (2) Ridge 2 x 2 x 23-1/2" B26 3641619 Box 2 3641624 Box 2 (1) Ground Diagonal 2 x 3 x 58-7/8" B25 3641621 Box 2 (2) Tarp Support 2 x 2 x 47-3/4" B28 3641627 Box 2 1X 3533859 Glider Rope & Chain (4pk) 1X 3320401 Flower Box Set (Green) 1X 3750260 Laurelwood Tarp Set 1X 3310101 Spiral Wave Top 2X 3724939 Long Belt Swing Yellow 1X 9201543 Cupola Bracket (2 Pck w/ Hardware) 1X 3320356 Big Backyard I.D Plaque w hardware 2X 3320172 2 person Glider End 1X 3320700 Weather Vane 1X 3320392 Arch Top Window Burgundy (1Pk) 2X 9201500 Spiral Wave Bracket 1X 3200184 Triangle Plate (4pk) Green 1X 3320273 2 person Glider Seat Yellow 1X 3320178 Rocks (5pk) 1-Green 2-Yellow 2-Burgundy 1X 3200202 Glider Hanger (2pk) 1X 3310103 Spiral Wave Bottom 1X 3310140 Slide 40" High Rail -Green Hardware Identification (Actual Size) PB2 H2 (21) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" (9277220) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H1 (2) Pan Bolt 1/4 x 1 1/4" 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut (9274211) GL8 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 1 1/2" (9277212) 1/4" Lock Washer -1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H3 (9) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2 1/2" (9277222) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H4 (6) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4" (9277240) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H5 (4) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4 1/2" (9277242) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H6 (6) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4 3/4 (9277243) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H7 (4) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 5 1/2" (9277252) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H8 (1) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4 1/4" (9277241) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut H13 (2) Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3 1/2" (9277232) 1/4" Lock Washer - 1/4" Flat Washer - 1/4" T-Nut GL7 (4) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5 1/2" (9277352) (2) - 5/16" Flat Washer, 5/16" Lock Nut G4 (3) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4" (9277340) 5/16" Lock Washer - 5/16" Flat Washer - 5/16" T-Nut G5 (2) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 4 1/2" (9277342) 5/16" Lock Washer - 5/16" Flat Washer - 5/16" T-Nut (2) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 2" 9277320 (2) 5/16" Flat Washer - 5/16" Lock Nut Hardware Identification (Actual Size) Z (2) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 6" Zinc -(2) 5/16" Flat Washer & Lock Nut (9277360) LS1 LS3 (22) Lag Screw 1/4 x 3" -1/4" Flat Washer(9262230) (8) Lag Screw 1/4 x 1 1/2" 1/4" Flat Washer (9262212) G1 (4) Hex Bolt 5/16 x 1 1/2" (9277312) 5/16" Lock Washer - 5/16" Flat Washer - 5/16" T-Nut S1 (9290514) (45) Flat Head Screw #8 x 1 1/8" LS2 (2) Lag Screw 1/4 x 2 1/2" 1/4" Flat Washer (9262222) S2 (9260512) (169) Flat Head Screw #8 x 1 1/2' S3 (32) Flat Head Screw #8 x 2 1/2" (9260522) S4 (22) Flat Head Screw #8 x 3" (9290530) (9264603) S5 (9264504) (22) Pan Screw #8 x 1/2" S6 (2 pk of 2) Corner Brace w/screws (9201100) S8 (3) Pan Screw #12 x 3/4" (9264610) (9224911) TS (5) Pan Screw #12 x 1" (12) Trim Screw #6 x 30mm S7 (12) 5/16" Lock Nut (9283300) (24) Pan Screw #12 x 2" (9264620) S0 (9229505) (123) Truss Screw #8 x 7/8" (22) #8 Flat Washer (9251500) (9) 5/16" Lock Washer (9253300) (18) 3/16" Flat Washer (9251100) (1 pk of 4) Bolt Thru Swing Hangers (3202000) (56) 1/4" T-Nut (9285200) (9) 5/16" T-Nut (9285300) (56) (87) (33) 5/16" Flat Washer 1/4" Flat Washer 1/4" Lock Washer (9253200) (9251200) (9251300) PRODUCT NUMBER: F23260 CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 1) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 2) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 3) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 4) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 5) CARTON I.D. STAMP: __ __ __ __ __ 14459 ___ (Box 6) Step 1: Rock Wall Assembly Fig. 1.1 S2 A3 x 24 A4 A5 A4 A4 A5 B11 Note: The holes in the rock boards must orient to the top of the boards. Note: Gaps between boards 2-1/8”, not to exceed 2-3/8” A: Lay 2 (B11) Rock Rails down, side by side with angled edges facing down. (fig. 1.1) B: Place (A3) CE Access Board on the bottom of each (B11) Rock Rail as shown in fig. 1.1. Make sure (A3) CE Access Board is flush to the outside and bottom edges of each (B11). Attach using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. C: 8-1/8” down from the top of both (B11) Rock Rails place 1 (A4) CE Rock Board, making sure the sides are flush to the outside edges of each (B11) Rock Rail. Attach using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 1.1) D: In between the (A3) CE Access Board and (A4) CE Rock Board stagger 2 (A5) and 2 (A4) CE Rock Boards using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. Placing them as shown in fig. 1.1, this will prevent rocks from forming a straight line. Make sure the boards are evenly spaced and do not exceed 2-3/8” between boards. Fig. 1.2 Pan Bolt Lock Washer Flat Washer Wood Screw E: Place 1 rock on each (A4) and (A5) CE Rock Board (fig. 1.2) and attach using included hardware. The screw must be in the hole directly under the Pan Bolt, it will stop the rock from spinning. (fig. 1.3) Rock Fig. 1.3 Hardware Wood Parts 1x A3 CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4” 3x A4 CE Rock Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4” 2x A5 CE Rock Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4” 2x B11 Rock Rail 2 x 3 x 51” 24 x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 14 Barrel Nut Other Parts 5 x Rocks (with hardware) Step 2: Swing Beam Assembly Fig. 2.2 Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer Warning: For your childs safety, orientate the swing hangers as shown to ensure your swing will have proper swing motion when installed. Failure to do so could result in premature failure of the swing hanger or swing chain. T- Nut He x Bolt Make sure triangle is tight against beam A: In the middle holes of (A7) Back Beam install 2 Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers (fig. 2.1) making sure the swing hangers are oriented in the direction shown in fig. 2.2 to maintain proper swing motion. B: In the end holes of (A8) Front Beam, which are 13-1/8” from the end of the beam, install 2 Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers (fig. 2.1) making sure the swing hangers are oriented in the direction shown in fig. 2.2 to maintain proper swing motion. Bolt thru Hangers A7 Fig. 2.1 Bolt thru Hangers 13-1/8” A8 A8 Fig. 2.3 G1 H7 A7 G1 H7 C: Attach 1 Triangle Plate to the ends of each (A8) Front Beam and (A7) Back Beam using 1 (G1) 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the hole indicated in fig. 2.3 and 2.4. Correct hole usage is very important. D: Attach 1 (H7) 1/4 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) to the ends of each (A8) Front Beam and (A7) Back Beam. The bolts do not attach to anything, but MUST be installed to the beams to prevent splitting and checking of wood. (fig. 2.3 & 2.4) G1 Triangle Plate H7 Fig. 2.4 Wood Parts 1x 1x A8 A7 Front Beam 2 x 6 x 96” Back Beam 2 x 6 x 96” Other Parts Hardware 4x H7 1/4 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4x G1 5/16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 15 1 x Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers (pkg of 4) 1 x Triangle Plate (pkg of 4) Step 2: Swing Beam Assembly cont. Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt E: Place (A44) SW Rail Block in the centre between (A8) Front Beam and (A7) Back Beam and attach with 1 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 2.5 & 2.6) F: Attach 2 Glider Hangers to the Swing Beam Assembly using 2 (GL7) 5/16 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers & lock nut) per Glider Hanger. (fig. 2.5 & 2.6) Fig. 2.5 A8 GL7 Warning: Glider Hangers must be tight and secure to Swing Beams. A44 Glider Hanger A7 Fig. 2.6 H8 Hardware Wood Parts 1x A44 SW Rail Block 2 x 4 x 5-3/8” 1 x H8 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4x 5/16 x 5-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” flat washer x2, lock nut) GL7 16 Other Parts 2 x Glider Hangers Step 3: Access Ladder Assembly Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing wood screws. A: Place (A39) Left Access and (A38) Right Access on the ground with angle facing up and with the grooves facing in as shown in fig. 3.1. B: Fit 3 (A40) Treads into the grooves on both (A38) & (A39) Access rails, make sure the top edge of the treads are flush to the front of the rails. (fig. 3.2) C: Attach the rails and treads together using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per side per tread. (fig. 3.1) D: Place (A42) Ladder Gap on the top of each (A38) & (A39) Access rail so there is a 2” gap between (A42) Ladder Gap and the bottom of the angle on each Access Rail. Attach with 4 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 3.1) A42 S3 x 4 Fig. 3.1 A39 S3 x 6 2” A40 A38 A40 S3 x 6 A40 Fig. 3.2 Edge flush to front of each rail Wood Parts 1x 1x 3x 1x A39 A38 A40 A42 Left Access 2 x 4 x 48-13/16” Right Access 2 x 4 x 48-13/16” Tread 5/4 x 4 x 14-1/8” Ladder Gap 1 x 4 x 15-1/2” Hardware 16 x S3 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 17 Step 4: Roof Support Assembly A: Attach 1 (B17) 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. 4.1 & 4.2) B: Attach 1 (A17) Joist to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 4.1) C: Place the Roof Sides and Roof Joist Assemblies in the pattern shown in fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2 S4 Fig. 4.1 S4 B17 A17 B17 Wood Parts 4x 2x B17 A17 Roof Support 2 x 3 x 43-1/2” Joist 2 x 2 x 43-1/2” Hardware 3x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 18 Step 5: Roof Assembly A: Starting at the top of the Roof Support Assembly and working down attach 3 (B1) Cedar Roofing on one side to the (B17) Roof Supports and (A17) Joist with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 5.1 & 5.3) Be sure to overlap the Cedar Roofing as shown in fig. 5.2. B: Repeat Step A for the other side of the Roof Support Assembly. C: Drill a hole 1-1/4” above the factory drilled holes in 2 (B1) Cedar Roofing. Attach 1 (B1) Cedar Roofing at the bottom of the Roof Support Assembly on each side, making sure they are flush to each (B17) Roof Support with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (fig. 5.1) D: Evenly space and attach the remaining (B1) Cedar Roofing, leaving no gaps, with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. There should be 13 (B1) Cedar Roofing per side. (fig. 5.1) S0 x 39 Overlap cedar roofing Fig. 5.1 S0 x 39 B17 B17 B1 Fig. 5.2 A17 1-1/4” Roof Supports removed for clarity Fig. 5.3 B17 B1 Flush to edge Hardware Wood Parts 26 x B1 Cedar Roofing 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 48” 78 x S0 #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw 19 Step 6: Cupola Assembly A: Attach 1 (A48) Cupola Side to 2 (A49) Cupola Assemblies with 4 (TS) #6 x 30mm Trim Screws. Make sure the bottom tip of (A48) Cupola Side is flush to the bottom inside face of each (A49) Cupola Assembly. (fig. 6.1) B: Attach 1 (A47) Cupola Top flush to the top of each (A49) Cupola Assembly with 2 (TS) #6 x 30 mm Trim Screws. (fig. 6.1) C: Repeat Steps A and B for the other side. (fig. 6.2) D: Using the hardware provided, attach the Weather Vane Base to the top the Roof Mount as shown in fig. 6.3 E: Place 4 (A46) Cupola Roof Green around the Roof Mount so the tops are tight to the Weather Vane Base and then tape the (A46) Cupola Roof Green together as shown in fig. 6.4.. A47 A47 A49 TS x6 Fig. 6.1 A48 Flush A48 A49 TS x 6 Fig. 6.2 Weather Vane Base Weather Vane Base Roof Mount A46 Tape roof sections together with tape 4 places Weather Vane Screws Fig. 6.4 Fig. 6.3 Wood Parts 4x 2x 2x 2x A46 A47 A48 A49 Cupola Roof Green 15 x 135 x 303 mm Cupola Top 15 x 25 x 182 mm Cupola Side 15 x 120 x 182 mm Cupola Assembly Hardware 12 x TS #6 x 30 mm Trim Screw Other Parts 1 x Weather Vane Base (with hardware) 1 x Roof Mount (with hardware) 20 Step 6: Cupola Assembly cont. F: Turn the Roof Assembly over and using the screws provided attach the (A46) Cupola Roof Green sections to the Roof Mount. (fig. 6.6) G: Attach the Weather Vane parts together making sure to align the notch properly so you get the correct NorthEast-West-South alignment. (fig. 6.5) H: Attach the assembled Weather Vane to the Cupola Roof Assembly. (fig. 6.6) I: Place the Cupola Roof Assembly on the Cupola Assembly and then attach with hardware provided. (fig. 6.7) Fig. 6.5 Weather Vane Cupola Roof Assembly Weather Vane Screws Cupola Roof Weather Vane Screws Fig. 6.6 Weather Vane Screws Cupola Assembly Fig. 6.7 Other Parts 1x 21 Weather Vane with hardware Step 7: Attach Cupola to Roof A: Centre Cupola Assembly on top of the Roof Assembly from Step 5 and then attach with 1 Cupola Bracket with hardware provided per side as shown in fig. 7.1. Fig. 7.1 Cupola Bracket Other Parts 2 x Cupola Bracket (with hardware) 22 Step 8: Playdeck Swing Wall Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: Attach 1 (A37) Ground Side to 1 (A33) Post and 1 (A34) SW Post with 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Notice the shorter extension of (A37) Ground Side is on the (A33) Post side. (fig. 8.1) B: On the opposite side of the assembly attach 1 (B24) Wall Side to (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post with 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top holes of the board. (fig. 8.1) C: Attach 1 (B28) Tarp Support to (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) on the same side as (B24) Wall Side. (fig. 8.1) D: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (B24) Wall Side to (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post in the bottom holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 8.1) A34 A33 Fig 8.1 B28 H6 Post Side H4 H4 Swing Post Side LS1 LS1 B24 H4 A37 Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x A33 A34 B28 B24 A37 Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2” SW Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2” Tarp Support 2 x 2 x 47-3/4” Wall Side 1 x 5 x 19-3/4” Ground Side 1 x 4 x 84-3/8” Hardware 4 x H4 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 2 x H6 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 2x 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) LS1 23 Step 9: Playdeck Outside Wall Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: To 2 (A33) Posts attach 1 (A35) Ground Brace with 2 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); 1 (B24) Wall Side with 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (B28) Tarp Support with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Bolts holes of (B24) Wall Side are at the top of the board. (fig. 9.1) B: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (B24) Wall Side to each (A33) Post in the bottom holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 9.1) A33 H6 A33 H6 B28 Fig 9.1 H4 B24 H4 LS1 LS1 H5 H5 A35 Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x 2x A35 B24 B28 A33 Ground Brace 5/4 x 4 x 19-3/4” Wall Side 1 x 5 x 19-3/4” Tarp Support 2 x 2 x 47-3/4” Post 2 x 4 x 88-1/2” Hardware 2 x H4 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 2 x H5 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 2x 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) LS1 2 x H6 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 24 Step 10: Playdeck Front & Back Assembly Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: Attach 1 (B23) Floor Support to 1 (A33) Post on the Outside Wall side and to (A34) SW Post on Swing Wall side with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.1) B: Attach a second (B23) Floor Support to the remaining (A33) Posts with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.1) C: Attach 1 (A36) Ground Support to inside of both (A33) Posts on the Outside Wall side with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 10.1) D: On the inside of both (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post, on the Swing Wall side, attach (A37) Ground Side to each (A36) Ground Support with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per support. (fig. 10.1) Outside wall side Fig 10.1 A33 H3 B23 B23 H3 H3 A34 A36 H3 A36 Swing wall side S3 A33 Wood Parts 2x 2x A36 B23 Ground Support 5/4 x 4 x 19-1/2” Floor Support 5/4 x 4 x 23-1/2” A37 Hardware 6 x H3 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4x #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw S3 25 Step 11: Playdeck Roof Assembly and Ground Diagonal A: Attach 1 (B26) Ridge to the tops of (A33) Posts on the Outside Wall Side with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (B26) Ridge should be flush to the ends of each post. (fig. 11.1) B: Attach 1 (B26) Ridge to the tops of the remaining (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (B26) should be flush to the ends of each post. (fig. 11.1) C: Attach 1 (B27) Ridge Tarp End to both ends of each (B28) Tarp Support using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. (fig. 11.1) D: Attach (B25) Ground Diagonal to the longer extension of (A37) Ground Side with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (B23) Floor Support with 1 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 11.1) Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Swing Wall Side Flat Washer S4 B28 T- Nut He x Bolt B26 S4 S4 B27 A33 A33 B28 A34 B27 S4 H3 B23 Fig 11.1 B25 H2 Outside Wall Side A37 Wood Parts 1x 2x 2x B25 B27 B26 Ground Diagonal 2 x 3 x 58-7/8” Tarp End 2 x 2 x 26-1/2” Ridge 2 x 2 x 23-1/2” Hardware 1 x H3 8x S4 1 x H2 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) #8 x 3” Wood Screw 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 26 Step 12: Attach Playdeck Floor A: Starting on the Outside Wall side at the (B24) Wall Side attach 1 (A2) CE Floor Board followed by 4 (B9) Floor Boards to each (B23) Floor Support with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. Make sure all boards are evenly spaced and tight to each (B24) Wall Side. (fig. 12.1) Outside Wall Side Fig. 12.1 S2 x 20 B24 A2 B9 B23 B24 Swing Wall Side Hardware Wood Parts 1x 4x A2 B9 CE Floor Board 1 x 6 x 17” Floor Board 1 x 5 x 17” 20 x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 27 Step 13: Attach Playdeck Wall Boards A: Attach 2 (A11) Wall Boards to each (B28) Tarp Support using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board (fig 13.2) and to each (B24) Wall Side using 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board (fig. 13.3), with bevelled edges facing out and at top of boards. Make sure the bottom of the boards are tight to (B9) Floor Board on the Swing Wall side and to (A2) CE Floor Board on the Outside Wall side and the gaps between boards are 2-11/16”, but do not exceed 2-15/16”. Note: Gaps between boards 2-11/16”, not to exceed 2-15/16” Fig. 13.1 B28 A11 B28 Note: Bevelled edges towards top and facing out Fig. 13.2 B28 Swing Wall side A11 B24 B24 A11 S2 B9 A2 A11 B24 Fig. 13.3 Outside Wall Side Hardware Wood Parts 4x A11 Wall Board 1 x 5 x 36-1/4” 8x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 8x S1 #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 28 S1 Step 14: Attach Playdeck Tarp A: Place Tarp over each (B26) Ridge making sure the bottom edges of the Tarp are even on both sides of the assembly. (fig. 14.1) B: Secure one side of the Tarp to 1 (B27) Tarp End using 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 14.1) C: Make sure the Tarp is taut and then secure opposite end to the other (B27) Tarp End using 3 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer). (fig. 14.1) D: Attach Tarp to each end of each (B26) Ridge using 2 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) per ridge. (fig. 14.1) S5 B27 B27 B26 S5 Fig. 14.1 Hardware 10 x S5 #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (with #8 flat washer) 29 Other Parts 1x Tarp Step 15: Swing Wall Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Hex Bolt Assembly Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: To 2 (B18) Posts attach (B20) SW Ground using 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); in the bottom holes of (A27) Floor End using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); and in the top holes of (A41) SW Roof Side using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Make sure (A41) SW Roof Side is positioned so it overhangs (B18) Post on the Right Side by 9-1/2”. (fig. 15.1) Keep bolts loose. Notice the hole locations of (A27) Floor End. B: Attach 1 (A29) SW Mount to (A41) SW Roof Side and (A27) Floor End with 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Notice the holes on (A29) are at the top of the board. (fig. 15.1) C: Make sure assembly is square and then fasten (A27) Floor End to (B18) Posts in the top holes using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer) and (A41) SW Roof Side to (B18) Posts with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws in the bottom holes. (fig. 15.1) D: Attach (B13) Lower Diagonal to (B20) SW Ground on the left side as indicated in fig. 15.1 with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (B18) Post using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 15.1) Tighten all bolts. H2 Fig. 15.1 S2 9-1/2” LS1 G4 H2 H2 A29 Notice hole orientation A41 H2 B18 A27 LS1 B20 H2 LS3 B13 Hardware Wood Parts 2x 1x 1x 1x 1x B18 B20 A27 A41 B13 1 x A29 SW Mount 2 x 4 x 40-3/4” Post 2 x 4 x 83” SW Ground 1 x 5 x 75” Floor End 1 x 5 x 38 1/4” SW Roof Side 1 x 5 x 59-1/2” Lower Diagonal 2 x 3 x 37” 9x H2 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 2x LS1 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 2x G4 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 30 2x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw Step 15: Swing Wall Assembly cont. E: Attach 1 (A12) Trim A to (B18) Post on the right side of the assembly, tight to the top of (A27) Floor End and flush to the outside of (B18) Post with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 15.3) F: Under (A29) SW Mount, tight to the top of (A27) Floor End and tight to (A12) Trim A, attach 1 (B8) Siding to each (B18) Post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. Lower bolt in (A29) SW Mount may have to be loosened to attach (B8) Siding. (fig. 15.2) G: Attach 4 more (B8) Siding to both (B18) Posts, tight to (A12) Trim A, and overlapping each other using 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per siding. There should be no gaps between boards. (fig. 15.2) H: To the top of the last (B8) Siding, attach 1 (B19) Wall Support to each (B18) Post with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 15.2) I: Attach (B7) Trim B to (B18) Post, in between (A27) Floor End and (B19) Wall Support and tight to the (B8) Siding, with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. Note that (B7) Trim B will overhang (B18) Post. (fig. 15.2) J: From the outside of the fort attach (A29) SW Mount to (B19) Wall Support with 1 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Be sure all bolts are tight. (fig. 15.2) K: From the inside of the fort attach (B8) Siding to (A29) SW Mount with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding. (fig. 15.3) G4 Hex Bolt Assembly H2 A29 Lock Washer S0 X 5 per side T- Nut Flat Washer He x Bolt A29 A12 H2 B19 Right Side B8 S2 x 3 per side A27 B8 x5 S0 B7 x5 B18 Left Side Fig. 15.2 Fig. 15.3 Wood Parts 1x 5x 1x 1x B19 B8 B7 A12 Wall Support 1 x 4 x 38-1/4” Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 35-3/4” Trim B 1 x 2-1/2 x 16-1/4” Trim A 1 x 2 x 16-1/4” Hardware 6x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 10 x S0 #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw 2x H2 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4 flat washer, 1/4 lock washer, 1/4 t-nut) 1x G4 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 31 Step 16: Slide Wall Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: To the 2 remaining (B18) Posts attach (B10) SL Ground using 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); (A27) Floor End using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top holes; and (B21) SL Roof Side using 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Make sure (B21) SL Roof Side is positioned so it overhangs (B18) Post on the Left Side by 9-1/2”. (fig. 16.1) Keep bolts loose. Notice the hole locations of (A27) Floor End. B: Make sure assembly is square and then in the bottom holes of the (A27) Floor End fasten to (B18) Posts using 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 16.1) Tighten all bolts. H2 9-1/2” H2 Fig. 16.1 B21 LS1 H2 B18 H2 H2 A27 Notice hole orientation H2 LS1 B10 Hardware Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x 2x B10 A27 B21 B18 SL Ground 1 x 5 x 38-1/4” Floor End 1 x 5 x 38-1/4” SL Roof Side 1 x 4 x 59-1/2” Post 2 x 4 x 83” 8x H2 2x LS1 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 32 Step 17: Front Wall Assembly Hex Bolt Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: From inside the assembly attach 1 (B15) Floor Front between Slide Wall Assembly and the Swing Wall Assembly to both (B18) Posts with 2 (H6) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 17.1 & 17.2) Notice hole location at bottom of board. B: Make sure assembly is square and then attach 1 (B12) Front Back to the bottom of (B18) 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 washer) in the bottom holes as shown in fig.17.1 & 17.3. Slide Wall Side Fig. 17.2 Fig. 17.1 H6 B15 B15 B18 B18 Notice hole at bottom of board B18 B12 Swing Wall Side B12 LS3 B18 Fig. 17.3 S7 Hardware Wood Parts 1x 1x B12 B15 Front Back 1 x 5 x 46 5/8” Floor Front 2 x 3 x 46-1/4” 2x S7 2 x H6 2x LS3 #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) 1/4 x 4-3/4” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 33 Step 17: Front Wall Assembly cont. Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt C: Notice orientation of bolts and screws prior to attaching. Attach (A30) Front Divide to (B15) Floor Front with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) from the inside of the fort and to (A14) Top Front Back using 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Make sure (A30) Front Divide is flush to the bottom of (B15) Floor Front. Keep bolts loose. (fig. 17.1 & 17.4) D: Level (A14) Top Front Back and then attach to both (B18) Posts using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washers). Tighten all bolts from Step C. (fig. 17.1 & 17.2) E: Attach (A30) Front Divide to (A14) Top Front Back with 1 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw and to (B15) Floor Front with 1 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw. (fig. 17.6) Fig. 17.5 Fig. 17.4 S7 x 2 per side A14 A14 B18 A14 A30 A30 S1 B15 PB2 B18 B18 B12 B15 A30 Fig. 17.6 H2 S2 Notice orientation of bolts and screws Hardware Wood Parts 1x 1x A14 A30 Top Front Back 1 x 4 x 46-1/2” Front Divide 1 x 6 x 36-5/8” 1x S1 #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 1x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1x H2 4x S7 #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1 x PB2 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (1/4 flat washer, 1/4 lock washer, 1/4 t-nut) 34 Step 18: Back Wall Assembly Hex Bolt Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: On the opposite side of the assembly, attach (A25) Floor Back to both (B18) Posts using 2 (H5) 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 18.1) Notice hole orientation. B: Make sure the assembly is square and then attach 1 (B12) Front Back to the bottom of (B18) 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. 18.1. Fig. 18.1 A25 H5 B18 Notice hole orientation H5 B18 S7 LS3 B12 LS3 S7 Hardware Wood Parts 1x 1x A25 B12 Floor Back 5/4 x 4 x 46 3/4” Front Back 1 x 5 x 46 5/8” 2x S7 #12 x 2” Pan Screw (3/16” flat washer) 2x H5 2x LS3 1/4 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 35 Step 19: Attach Gussets & Side Joist Hex Bolt Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lock Washer Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: From inside the assembly attach (B16) Side Joist to (A25) Floor Back 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 (with 3/16” flat washer). Bolts and screws to be installed from the outside of the assembly. (fig. 19.1) B: Make sure the assembly is square and then attach 1 (A16) Gusset to the (B18) Post on the Front Wall side from the inside of the assembly with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 19.1) C: Attach the other side of (A16) Gusset to (B15) Floor Front using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 19.1) D: Check to make sure the assembly is square again and then attach a second (A16) Gusset to the (B18) Post on the Back Wall side from the outside of the assembly with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 19.1 & 19.2) E: Attach the other side of the (A16) Gusset to (A25) Floor Back using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 19.1 & 19.2) A25 Fig. 19.1 Front Wall B15 B16 A16 H3 B18 A16 LS3 LS3 B18 H3 LS3 LS3 Fig. 19.2 S7 LS3 B16 B18 H3 S7 A25 Back Wall Hardware Wood Parts 1x 2x B16 A16 Side Joist 2 x 2 x 43” Gusset 5/4 x 4 x 18-1/2” 2x S7 #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) 2x H3 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 4x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 36 Step 20: Floor Frame Assembly A: From inside of the assembly, measure 5/8” down from top of (A27) Floor End on the Slide Wall side (fig. 20.2) and 2-1/8” down from (A27) Floor End on the Swing Wall side and then attach (A24) Floor Joist with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. (fig. 20.1) Fig. 20.1 Slide Wall A27 Swing Wall S4 A24 S4 A27 Fig. 20.2 A27 2-1/8” 5/8” Fig. 20.3 S4 A24 A24 A27 Hardware Wood Parts 1x A24 Floor Joist 5/4 x 4 x 46 1/2” 4x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 37 Step 21: Attach Floor and Gap Boards A: Place 1 (B5) Cedar Gap Board on each end of the assembly tight to both (A27) Floor Ends and tight to (A25) Floor Back, attach to (B15) Floor Front, (A24) Floor Joist and (B16) Side Joist with 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 21.1) B: In between both (B5) Cedar Gap Boards place 8 (B2) Cedar Floor Boards making sure all boards are evenly spaced. Attach to (B15) Floor Front, (A24) Floor Joist and (B16) Side Joist with 5 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 21.1) Swing Wall Fig. 21.1 B2 x 8 A27 A27 S2 x 50 B5 A25 Slide Wall Hardware Wood Parts 8x 2x B2 B5 Cedar Floor Board 1 x 5 x 35 1/4” Cedar Gap Board 1 x 5 x 35 1/4” 50 x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 38 Step 22: Attach Floor Gussets Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide Fig. 22.1 A: Attach 1 (A15) Floor Gusset to each (B18) Post 4” from bottom of (A27) Floor End using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) per gusset in the pre-drilled holes as shown in fig. 22.2 and 22.3. B: Make sure assembly is square and then attach each (A15) Floor Gusset to (A27) Floor End using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per gusset. (fig. 22.2 & 22.3) Fig. 22.2 Swing Side A27 4” S2 LS3 Fig. 22.3 4” S2 A15 A27 LS3 A15 B18 B18 S2 B18 A15 LS3 Hardware Wood Parts 2x A15 Floor Gusset 2 x 3 x 11” 4x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 2x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 39 Step 23: Roof Frame Assembly A: Pre-drill pilot holes for the screws using a 1/8” drill bit and then attach 1 (A13) Tarp Front Back to each end of (A41) SW Roof Side and (B21) SL Roof Side, making sure the pilot holes are centred on the end of each roof side, with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per (A13) Tarp Front Back. Make sure the top of (A13) is flush to the top of both (A41) SW Roof Side and (B21) SL Roof Side. (fig. 23.1) B: At all 4 corners attach 1 Corner Brace using the hardware provided as shown in fig. 23.1 & 23.2. S2 Corner Brace x 4 Fig. 23.1 S2 A13 B21 B21 & A41 S2 A13 Fig. 23.2 A41 S2 A13 S2 Wood Parts 2x A13 Tarp Front Back 1 x 4 x 47 3/4” Hardware 8x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 40 Other Parts 2 x Corner Braces with hardware (pkg of 2) Step 24: Chalkwall Assembly A: On the Back Wall of the assembly, place (A14) Top Front Back tight to the top of (A25) Floor Back and attach to both (B18) Posts using 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). Keep the 2 screws loose on the Slide Wall side. (fig. 24.1) B: Attach (B22) Chalkwall Divider to (A14) Top Front Back with 1 (H1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer x 2 and t-nut). Keep this bolt loose. (fig. 24.1 & 24.2) C: Attach (B22) Chalkwall Divider to (A32) Top Back with 1 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) Keep this bolt loose. (fig. 24.1 & 24.2) D: Make sure (A32) Top Back is level and then attach to each (B18) Post with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). Keep the 2 screws loose on the Slide Wall side. (fig. 24.1 & 24.2) E: Place the Chalkwall Tarp in between (A32) Top Back, (A14) Top Front Back and (B22) Chalkwall Divider and then tighten the bolts from Steps B & C. (fig. 24.1 & 24.2) F: Place Chalkwall Tarp in between (A32) Top Back and (B18) Post and in between (A14) Top Front Back and (B18) Post and then tighten all 4 screws from Steps A and D. (fig. 24.1 & 24.2) Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer A32 Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt Notice board orientation Fig. 24.1 A32 PB2 S7 S7 A25 x 2 per side B22 Fig. 24.2 A14 H1 x 2 flat washers S7 B22 B18 A14 Slide wall side Back wall Outside view Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x A14 A32 B22 Top Front Back 1 x 4 x 46-1/2” Top Back 1 x 5 x 46-1/2” Chalkwall Divider 1 x 5 x 31-3/4” Hardware 8x S7 Other Parts #12 x 2” Pan Screw (3/16” flat washer) 1 x PB2 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 1 x H1 1/4 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer x 2, 1/4” t-nut) 41 1x Chalkwall Tarp Step 24: Chalkwall Assembly cont. G: At (B18) Post remove bottom (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) from (A32) Top Back and top (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw (with 3/16” flat washer) from (A14) Top Front Back, then attach Chalkwall Tarp to (A14) Top Front Back and (A32) Top Back from the inside of the assembly and to (B18) Post and (B22) Chalkwall Divider from the outside of the assembly using 12 (S5) #8 x 1/2” Pan Screws (with #8 flat washer) as shown in fig. 24.3 and 24.4. Re-attach both (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (with 3/16” flat washer). Fig. 24.4 A32 Fig. 24.3 A32 S5 x 6 B18 S7 Remove then reattach this screw B22 S5 x 3 per side B18 A14 S7 A14 Remove then reattach this screw Inside View Hardware 12 x S5 #8 x 1/2” Pan Screw (with #8 flat washer) 42 Outside View Step 24: Chalkwall Assembly cont. H: Tight to the top of (A14) Top Front Back and tight to (B7) Trim B on (B18) Post, attach 1 (A9) Siding to (B18) Post and (B22) Chalkwall Divider with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (fig. 24.5 & 25.6) I: Attach 3 more (A9) Siding to (B18) Post and (B22) Chalkwall Divider with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, tight to (B7) Trim B, and overlapping each other. There should be no gaps between boards. (fig. 24.6) J: Attach 1 (A10) Back Trim to (B22) Chalkwall Divider tight to each (A9) Siding and tight to the top of (A14) Top Front Back with 3 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 24.6) K: Tight to the top of (A9) Siding attach 1 (B6) Cedar Wall Board to (B18) Post with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws and to (B22) Chalkwall Divider with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 25.6) L: From the inside of the assembly place 1 (A12) Trim A centred over the pilot holes in each (A9) Siding and attach to (B6) Cedar Wall Board and (A14) Top Front Back with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 24.8) M: From the outside of the assembly attach (A9) Siding to (A12) Trim A with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding. (fig. 24.6) B6 B18 S2 B22 A9 S1 Fig. 24.5 S0 x 12 x5 B7 Fig. 24.6 A14 A10 A12 S1 x 2 B6 Fig. 24.7 Fig. 24.8 Wood Parts 1x 1x 4x 1x A10 B6 A9 A12 Back Trim 1x 2 x 13-1/4” Cedar Wall Board 1 x 4 x 22-3/4” Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 21-3/8” Trim A 1 x 2 x 16-1/4” A14 Hardware 12 x 7x 2x S0 S1 S2 #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 43 Step 25: Front Window Wall Assembly A: Attach (A31) Front Wall to (B15) Floor Front with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws and to (A14) Top Front Back using 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. Make sure (A31) Front Wall is flush to the bottom of (B15) Floor Front and tight to the (B18) Post. (fig. 25.1) B: In between (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall attach 1 (A26) Porch Side flush to top of (A14) Top Front Back with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 25.1) C: Measure 10-1/4” down from the bottom of (A14) Top Front Back and then attach 1 (B6) CE Wall Board to (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. Make sure (B6) CE Wall Board is tight to (B18) Post. (fig. 25.1) D: From the inside of the assembly measure 7/8” up from the bottom of (B6) CE Wall Board and then attach 1 (A26) Porch Side to (B6) CE Wall Board using 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 25.2) A26 S1 x 6 A14 A13 board removed for clarity 10-1/4” S1 x 4 A31 Fig. 25.1 B6 Fig. 25.2 S2 B15 A30 B18 A31 A26 7/8” S1 x2 Wood Parts 1x 1x 2x A31 B6 A26 Front Wall 1 x 6 x 36-5/8” CE Wall Board 1 x 4 x 22-3/4” Porch Side 1 x 4 x 12-1/4” Hardware 2x 12 x S2 S1 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 44 B6 A30 Step 25: Front Window Wall Assembly cont. E: Tight to the bottom of (B6) CE Wall Board and tight to (B18) Post, attach 1 (A9) Siding to (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws. (fig. 25.3 & 25.4) F: Attach 5 more (A9) Siding to (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, tight to (B18) Post, and overlapping each other. There should be no gaps between boards. (fig. 25.3 & 25.4) G: Attach 1 (A6) Lower Trim to (A30) Front Divide tight to each (A9) Siding and tight to the bottom of (B6) CE Wall Board with 3 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 25.3 & 25.4) H: From the inside of the assembly place 1 (A6) Lower Trim centred over the pilot holes in between (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall, flush to the bottom of (A9) Siding and attach from the outside of the assembly to each (A9) Siding with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding. (fig. 25.5 & 25.3) B6 A30 A31 A6 A9 A30 B6 A9 S1 S0 x 18 S0 x 18 A6 B15 A30 A31 A6 flush to bottom of A9 Siding B18 A9 Fig. 25.3 Fig. 25.5 Inside view Wood Parts 6x 2x A9 A6 Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 21-3/8” Lower Trim 1 x 2 x 19-5/8” Hardware 18 x 3x Fig. 25.4 S0 S1 #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 45 Step 26: Attach Window and Flower Box A: Centre the Arch Top Window in the space between (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall and attach to (A26) Porch Side, (A30) Front Divide and (A31) Front Wall using the hardware included with the window. (fig. 26.1 & 26.2) B: Tight to each side of the Arch Top Window attach 1 (A1) Shutter - Green to (A30) Front Divide and 1 to (A31) Front Wall with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per shutter. (fig. 26.2 & 26.3) Screws are installed from the inside of the fort and 2” from the inside edge of (A31) Front Wall and (A30) Front Divide. See fig. 26.3 for complete and accurate measurements. C: On (B6) CE Wall Board centre the Flower Box directly under the Window and attach with the hardware provided. (fig. 26.2) A26 A30 A31 A1 B6 Fig. 26.2 2” 2” 1” 1” 7” both sides S1 x 2 per side Fig. 26.1 A30 A31 A14 Hardware Wood Parts 2x A1 Shutter - Green 1 x 4 x 11-1/2” 4x S1 #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 46 Fig. 26.3 Other Parts 1 x Arch Top Window (with hardware) 1 x Flower Box (with hardware) Step 27: Attach Roof A: With two helpers place the Roof Assembly from Step 5 on the fort as shown in fig. 27.1. The roof should be centred on the assembly and (B17) Roof Support should be flush to the inside of the fort and resting on (A41) SW Roof Side and (B21) SL Roof Side. B: Attach 1 (A18) Roof Brace to each (B17) Roof Support so it is tight against the angled edge of (B17) using 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per brace. (fig. 27.1 & 27.2) C: Attach the (A18) Roof Braces to (A41) SW Roof Side and (B21) SL Roof Side using 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per brace. (fig. 27.1 & 27.2) D: Predrill and attach (A13) Tarp Front Back to the (A17) Joist using 1 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw per side. S2 A17 B17 S2 x8 A18 B21 A18 B17 A13 S1 1 x per side A13 A41 Post S1 x 8 S1 Fig. 27.2 Fig. 27.1 Hardware Wood Parts 4x A18 Roof Brace 1 x 6 x 13” 8x 10 x S2 S1 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw 47 Step 28: Attach Roof Arches A: From inside the Roof Assembly, on each opening, place 1 (A19) Top tight to the top of each (B17) Roof Support using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 28.1 & 28.2) B: Tight to the bottom of each (A19) Top attach 1 (A20) Bottom Arch to each (B17) Roof Support using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 28.1 & 28.2) Fig. 28.2 A19 A20 S2 x8 B17 A20 A19 Fig. 28.1 S2 x 8 Hardware Wood Parts 2x 2x A19 A20 Top 1 x 6 x 13-1/2” Bottom Arch 1 x 6 x 24” 16 x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 48 Step 29: Cafe Table Assembly Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide A: Attach 1 (A21) Seat Table Support to the inside of each (B18) Post on the Slide Wall side through the middle hole using 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer) per board. The distance from bottom of the (B18) Post to the middle hole should measure 18”. (fig. 29.1 & 29.2) B: Attach (B4) Cafe Seat to the shorter end of (A21) Seat Table Supports using 4 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washers). (fig. 29.1 & 29.2) Fig. 29.1 B18 Fig. 29.2 B4 LS3 B18 18” LS3 both sides A21 B18 A21 B4 B18 Hardware Wood Parts 2x 1x A21 B4 Seat Table Support 2 x 6 x 16-3/4” Cafe Seat 5/4 x 6 x 34-1/4” 6x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 49 A21 Step 29: Cafe Table Assembly cont. Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide C: Spin the Cafe Table Assembly so (B4) Cafe Seat is on the bottom and level. Attach both (A21) Seat Table Supports to both (B18) Posts in the remaining holes using 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washers) per board. (fig. 29.3 & 29.4) D: Attach 2 (B3) CE Table Tops to the tops of (A21) Seat Table Supports using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 29.4) Make sure (B3) CE Table Top is flush to the front edge of (A21) Seat Table Supports. (fig. 29.5) B3 Flush to edge Fig. 29.3 A21 Fig. 29.5 B18 S2 Fig. 29.4 4 per side B18 B3 A21 LS3 x 2 per side B4 Wood Parts 2x B3 CE Table Top 1 x 6 x 34-1/4” Hardware 4x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 8x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 50 A21 Step 30: Attach Fort Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE ON LEVEL GROUND A: Drive 2 (A45) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground; 1 from the inside of the fort at the (B18) Post by the Cafe Table and 1 at (B13) Lower Diagonal as shown in fig. 30.1. Predrill and attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 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. 30.1 B18 Fig. 30.2 S3 B18 10-1/2” B13 A45 A45 B20 Hardware Wood Parts 2x A45 Ground Stake 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 14” 4x S3 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 51 A45 Step 31: Attach Rock Wall to Fort A: Attach (A28) Rock Wall Block to bottom of Rock Wall Assembly from Step 1 using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. The block should be flush to the front and bottom faces of (A3) CE Access Board (fig. 31.2). B: Place Rock Wall Assembly against fort between (B18) Post and (A30) Front Divide making sure it is tight against (B18) (fig. 31.3) and inside top angled edges of (B11) Rock Rails are flush to the top of the (B15) Floor Front as shown in fig. 31.4. Attach to (B15) Floor Front with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per (B11) Rock Rail. (fig. 31.3) Fig. 31.2 A28 Fig. 31.1 A3 S4 A12 flush to access board front faces and bottom A30 S2 B18 B15 S2 Flush to top of B15 (Floor Front) B11 B15 Fig. 31.3 Fig. 31.4 Hardware Wood Parts 1x A28 Rock Wall Block 2 x 3 x 4” 4x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 1x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 52 Step 31: Attach Rock Wall to Fort cont. C: Attach (B20) SW Ground to (A28) Rock Wall Block using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 31.5) D: Attach remaining (A3) CE Access Board to top of Rock Wall Assembly using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws, making sure the top of the board is flush to tops of (B11) Rock Rails. (fig. 31.6) E: From inside of the fort measure 1” up from the bottom of (B15) Floor Front and install 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws through (B15) Floor Front and into each (B11) Rock Rail. The distance between the middle of each screw should be 17”. (fig. 31.7) Fig. 31.5 B20 S4 A28 Flush to Rock Rails Fig. 31.6 Fig. 31.7 17” S2 B15 1” A3 S3 S3 B11 B11 S2 Under Rock Wall View Hardware Wood Parts 1x A3 CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 19-3/4” 2x S3 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 4x S2 #8 x 1-1/2 Wood Screw 2x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 53 Fig. 31.7 Step 32: Attach Rock Wall Ground Stake A: Drive 1 (A45) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at the Rock Wall Assembly at (B20) SW Ground and (B11) Rock Rail. Pre-drill and attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 32.1 & 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. 32.2 B11 B20 S3 Fig. 32.1 A45 B20 Hardware Wood Parts 1x A45 Ground Stake 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 14” 2x S3 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 54 Step 33: Attach Swing Beam Assembly to Fort and Playdeck Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: Attach Swing Beam Assembly from Step 2 to (A29) SW Mount with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (GL8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 33.1 & 33.2. B: Attach other end of the Swing Beam Assembly to (A34) SW Post with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (GL8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 33.1 & 33.3. Fig. 33.2 G5 GL8 A29 Fig. 33.1 G5 A34 GL8 Fig. 33.3 Hardware 2x G5 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut) 2 x GL8 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (5/16” flat washer x 2, 5/16” lock nut) 55 Step 34: Attach Access Ladder to Playdeck Hex Bolt Assembly Lock Washer Flat Washer T- Nut He x Bolt A: Place Access Ladder from Step 3 in the centre between (A33) Posts on back of the Playdeck, making sure it sits flat against (B23) Floor Support. Attach with 2 (H13) 1/4 x 3-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) (fig. 34.1) B: Attach (A37) Ground Side to (A39) Left Access with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 34.1. Front A33 B23 H13 Fig. 34.1 Back A33 A39 A37 S2 Hardware 2x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 2 x H13 1/4 x 3-1/2” Hex Bolt (1/4” lock washer, 1/4” flat washer, 1/4” t-nut) 56 Step 35: Attach Playdeck Ground Stakes A: Drive 1 (A45) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at the end of (A37) Ground Side at (A39) Left Access and 1 Ground Stake at the (B25) Ground Diagonal. Predrill and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake as shown in fig. 35.1 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. 35.1 A37 B25 S3 A45 A39 S3 A45 Hardware Wood Parts 2x A45 Ground Stake 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 14” 4x S3 #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screw 57 Step 36: Attach Slide to Playdeck A: Place Slide in the centre between (A33) Post and (A34) SW Post on the front of the Playdeck. (fig. 36.1) B: Predrill and attach slide to fort through the (B9) Floor Boards and into (B23) Floor Support using 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screw. (fig. 36.1) A34 Fig. 36.1 B9 S7 B23 Slide Side View A33 B9 S7 B23 Hardware 2x S7 #12 x 2” Pan Screw 58 Other Parts 1 x Slide Step 37: Assemble Spiral Wave Slide A: Assemble the top and bottom sections using the tongue and groove as a guide. Push together until snaps engage. (fig. 37.1 & 37.3) B: Complete subassembly by securing sections with 2 (S8) #12 x 3/4” Pan Screws per section in the middle holes and 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per section in the outside holes. See fig. 37.3 for accurate screw placement. Fig. 37.1 Top Section Bottom Section Fig. 37.2 Fig. 37.3 S6 snaps S8 Hardware 2x S6 #12 x 1” Pan Screw 2x S8 #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw 59 Other Parts 1 x Top Section 1 x Bottom Section Step 38: Assemble Slide Supports A: Attach (A43) SW Block to (A23) SL Upright using 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 38.1) B: Attach (A22) SL Support to (A23) SL Upright with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 38.1) A22 S4 A23 Fig. 38.1 A43 S4 Top View Fig. 38.2 Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x A22 A23 A43 SL Support 5/4 x 4 x 42-3/4” SL Upright 5/4 x 4 x 44” SW Block 5/4 x 4 x 3-1/2” Hardware 4x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 60 Step 38: Assemble Slide Supports cont. Predrill Pilot Holes for Lag Screw Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. Lag Screw Predrill 1/8” pilot hole Flat Washer Use factory drilled hole as a guide C: Dig a flat bottom, 8” wide by 6-1/2” deep hole, 41” away from the fort as shown in fig. 38.5. Place Slide Support Assembly in the hole, making sure that it is level and plumb with (B18) Post. Drill 1/8” pilot hole and attach to fort with 1 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 38.4) D: Refill the hole halfway with soil and compact making sure (A22) SL Support stays level and plumb with fort. Finish filling and compacting. (fig. 38.5) 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. B18 A22 41” 6-1/2” Fig. 38.5 8” Fig. 38.3 LS3 Fig. 38.4 Hardware 1x LS3 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (1/4” flat washer) 61 Step 39: Attach Slide to Fort and Supports Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing pan screws. A: Place Slide in the centre between (B18) Posts on the Slide Wall side opening and pre-drill 1/8” pilot holes through the (B5) Cedar Gap Board using the slide holes as a guide.. (fig. 39.1) B: Attach Slide to (B5) Cedar Gap Board and to 2 (B14) SL Braces with 4 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws (2 per brace) as shown in fig. 39.2. Fig. 39.1 S7 Fig. 39.2 B5 B18 B14 B18 Hardware Wood Parts 2x B14 SL Brace 2 x 2 x 12-1/2” 4x S7 #12 x 2” Pan Screw 62 Step 39: Attach Slide to Fort and Supports cont. C: Align (A23) SL Upright between holes on underside of slide and attach to slide using 1 Spiral Wave Bracket with 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws as shown in fig. 39.3 & 39.5. D: Attach (A22) SL Support to slide using 1 Spiral Wave Bracket with 1 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screw and 1 S8 #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw into the slide as shown in fig. 39.3 & 39.4. B18 B18 Figure A F A22 A22 Fig. 39.4 Fig. 39.3 S8 A23 S6 S6 Spiral Wave Bracket Fig. 39.5 Hardware 3x S6 #12 x 1” Pan Screw 1x S8 #12 x 3/4” Pan Screw 63 Other Parts 2 x Spiral Wave Bracket Step 40: Assemble Glider 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. 40.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Glider End using 2 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 40.1) Glider Rope and Chain Fig. 40.1 5/16 Flat Washer-Zinc 5/16 x 6” Hex Bolt 5/16 Lock Nuts 5/16 Flat Washers Glider Seat Glider End Warning! Bolt must not exceed 1/2 thread past the nut Hardware 2x Z 5/16 x 6” Hex Bolt (5/16” flat washer x 2, 5/16” lock nut) 8 x 5/16” Flat Washer 4 x 5/16” Lock Nut 64 Other Parts 2 x Glider Ends 1 x Glider Seat 1 x Glider Rope and Chain (pkg of 4) Step 41: Attach Glider and Swings Warning! Check entire play centre for bolts protruding beyond T-Nuts. Use extra washers to eliminate this condition. If Bolt protrudes beyond T-Nut Use an extra Flat W asher A: Connect the assembled Glider Swing to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 41.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. 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