Adventure Playsets The Meridian 65009, Owner'S Manual And Assembly Instructions, Page: 6 / 54

Helpful Installation Hints
1. Depending on your experience, assembly of this Play set should take
approximately 6 to 12 hours after inventory of parts. Therefore, we recommend
you set aside a full day for assembly.
2. Identify all of the parts for your Playcenter. Empty each box and lay out boards
so you can see each part. Your instruction book will have detailed drawings that
will make it easy for you to recognize individual parts. Keep all hardware and
metal parts separate from wooden pieces.
3. After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make
sure there are no broken boards.
4. Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid
surface so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and
familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.
5. Important note: Wood has some natural defects such as knots, surface cracks,
etc… We reject parts that are structurally defective. We use a high quality
lumber in our structures; however, you should inspect each part for splinters or
rough spots and sand them smooth to prevent injury.
6. After steps 1 thru 4 have been completed, read all the way through the
instructions completely. Reading instructions after you have studied the parts
will help you understand more clearly the installation process, and help to
eliminate unnecessary mistakes.
7. Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.
8. Swing hangers should be buried past the threads, so that the loop is against the
swing beam. Adventure Playsets is not responsible for incorrect installations of
swing hangers. Failure to properly install swing hangers may cause severe
injury.
9. Never tighten hardware completely at first. It helps to have some adjustment for
bolt alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square,
tighten each joint.
10. After the main unit is assembled it is critical that the floor is level and square. If
the main frame is not level, the walls and floor will be out of square.
11. After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and
every board is secure. Wood will expand and contract with the seasons. Check
all bolt connections and swing hangers every two weeks.
12.
Place the set on level ground, not less than 6ft from any structure or obstruction
such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or
electrical wires.
READ! VERY IMPORTANT!
If you are missing parts or have questions regarding the installation of our quality product
PLEASE call us directly at the factory (1-800-856-4445). Our trained staff will be happy to assist
you.
Customer service hours:
Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 2pm (During Season)
Central Standard Time.
E-mail: custservice@adventureplaysets.com
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Document Number 165-009 Rev. 11/03/2008