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Model 1 Classic

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12

  Any half-circle holes should be filled 

with the half-circle plugs at this time.

10

  Add the railings. The railings slide into 

slots on the stairs with the ‘bottom’ 

label down.  

Hint:

 Hold couplings and press down.

11

  Capture the railings using 

connec tor  rings.

Summary of Contents for 1 Classic

Page 1: ...Model 1 Classic TheCommunityLoft L220 MODEL 1 CLASSIC PRODUCT GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... Please save for future reference You may want to move your loft or change your loft configuration later on This product is intended for use by children of immature judgment therefore supervision is required at all times This Model 1 loft is appropriate for children 2 5 years old Children should not be in the room during setup If your room has a sprinkler system for fire protection you should have...

Page 3: ...you build your loft When you are finished you might have some parts left over Keep the parts for possible future use We have also included instructions for taking your loft apart and trying a new configuration Important maintenance and cleaning informa tion is in the back You ll find you can extend the beauty and life of your loft by following these simple tips And of course keep in mind the for y...

Page 4: ... you can find them easily Make sure you have all the parts shown on these pages before beginning to build your loft If any parts are broken or missing do not try to assemble your loft Call Customer Service right away 800 777 4244 and we ll send you replacement parts 1 Tall Clear Panel 2 Carpet Panels 3 Single Dowel Panels 3 Short Posts 9 Long Posts 2 Single Solid Panels 1 Short Clear Panel 5 Singl...

Page 5: ...Model 1 Classic 5 4 Couplings 22 4 Couplings 29 2 Double Arches 2 Double Platforms 1 Single Platform 2 Stairs 2 pairs of Stair Railings 1 Double Dowel Panel ...

Page 6: ...embly and we meant it But you will need a friend to help you It takes four hands to build a loft but no tools at all 1 Screw rubber feet into posts until they are snug 2 Slide a connector ring onto each long post flat side down These basic skills are for building any of the loft patterns in this book After you have read them through choose the loft you would like to build see pages 12 14 and follo...

Page 7: ...e 12 14 Go slowly it is not easy to replace a panel after a layer is placed on top 5 Check the joints Every panel should be locked in place by four connector rings Repeat this step for each panel as you build your loft 7 Slide another connector ring onto each post flat side down 8 Lay platforms in place Add the stairs All four corners of each stair should fit into connector rings ...

Page 8: ... end up to the top end of the railing by sliding the metal connectors over their mates on the railing Attach a 22 coupling in the same way to the bottom end of the railing The sub assembly should appear as in the picture above Repeat this procedure for the right stair railing notches 29 Coupling Left Railing Left Bottom Label 22 Coupling ...

Page 9: ...e holes should be filled with the half circle plugs at this time 10 Add the railings The railings slide into slots on the stairs with the bottom label down Hint Hold couplings and press down 11 Capture the railings using connec tor rings ...

Page 10: ...the rubber foot clockwise until the post is anchored 13 Use tall panels to create the second layer following the pat tern you have chosen Add connector rings as you go so each panel is captured by four rings and will not fall down You may want to stand on the platform to do this 14 Check all joints Make sure all panels are where you want them to be Then fill hole between two platforms using a circ...

Page 11: ...ant it Do not reposition assembled lofts by dragging The pages indicated have step by step drawings of the lofts so look at them to see what the first floor is like Simon s loft page 16 17 Simon s loft works well anywhere in your room In a right hand corner the bottom becomes a secret maze of corners and tunnels Or try it in a left hand corner and the double arch allows you to see everything that ...

Page 12: ...tes whole group activites like story time finger games or a teddy bear picnic 53 77 Bonnie s loft page 20 21 Bonnie s loft has a stair design that begs for dramatic play The Three Billy Goats Gruff will cross the bridge with no trouble from the ogre underneath or will they You will be able to keep an eye on your local ogre with all the open arches underneath 77 77 ...

Page 13: ...oom windows Dragons with six or eight legs will emerge from the double arches but watch out for the small ones simmering under the stairs 77 77 Karen s loft page 22 23 Karen s loft has a little balcony where Rapunzel can let down her hair or Sherlock Holmes can scan the area for clues It also has lots of room underneath for a whole convoy of trucks and cars to rumble through the tunnels 77 77 ...

Page 14: ...ut ed for another panel of the same size except never put an arch next to stair railing Did you know you can flip a pattern and build it facing the other direction It s easy if you photocopy the plan on a sheet of transparent overhead material Turn the transparency over on top of a piece of white paper to work from ...

Page 15: ...el 1 Classic 15 1 Simon s loft Checklist in order of installation 9 long posts 2 single solid 1 clear panel 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches All panels properly held by connectors Building your loft ...

Page 16: ... short posts 2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top Checklist in order of installation 7 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 12 caps screwed down tight Move against the wall or move away from the wall for a passageway behind Refer to safety page Levelling feet adjusted ...

Page 17: ...Model 1 Classic 17 1 Rachel s loft Checklist in order of installation 9 long posts 2 single solid 1 clear panel 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches All panels properly held by connectors ...

Page 18: ...t posts 2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top for each set 3 Checklist in order of installation 7 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 12 caps screwed down tight Move against wall or move away from wall for a passageway behind Refer to Safety page Levelling feet adjusted ...

Page 19: ...Model 1 Classic 19 Bonnie s loft Checklist in order of installation 9 long posts 2 single solid 1 clear panel 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches All panels properly held by connectors 1 ...

Page 20: ...posts 2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top for each set Checklist in order of installation 7 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 12 caps screwed down tight Move against the wall or move away from the wall for a passageway behind Refer to Safety page Levelling feet adjusted ...

Page 21: ...Model 1 Classic 21 Karen s loft Checklist in order of installation 9 long posts 2 single solid 1 clear panel 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches All panels properly held by connectors 1 ...

Page 22: ...3 short posts 2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top 3 Checklist in order of installation 7 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 12 caps screwed down tight Move against the wall or away from the wall for passageway behind Refer to Safety page Levelling feet adjusted ...

Page 23: ...Model 1 Classic 23 Tony s loft Checklist in order of installation 9 long posts 2 single solid 1 clear panel 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches All panels properly held by connectors 1 ...

Page 24: ... short posts 2 pairs of railings with 2 short couplings at bottom and 2 long couplings at top Checklist in order of installation 7 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 12 caps screwed down tight Move against the wall or move away from the wall for a passageway behind Refer to Safety page Levelling feet adjusted ...

Page 25: ... pet cleaner Do not machine wash Replace the carpet when completely dry The carpets are made of a nylon fiber weave Just use the methods below to clean common spills If you have a spill that is not described call Customer Service at 1 800 777 4244 for more information 1 Apply carpet cleaner sparingly rubbing gently Blot rinse with water and blot again 2 Mix one tablespoon ammonia and one cup water...

Page 26: ...the childproof caps on the posts by putting a flathead screwdriver all the way into any hole on the cap Use the screwdriver pointed slightly up as a handle to crank counterclockwise You will hear a clicking sound as it turns Taking apart your loft 2 If you have circular plugs between platforms insert a flat screwdriver from below to pry up the plug Then remove any half circle plugs This picture sh...

Page 27: ...or storage 5 Remove the platforms and stairs Then take apart the bottom layer of the loft Now you can try another pattern and give the room a whole new look 3 Remove the top connector rings from one panel and lift the panel out of the bottom rings Do not take all the top rings off at once this could cause instability and fall ing panels Continue around removing one panel at a time ...

Page 28: ...ZW61 DC6366 Rev Q Customer Service PO Box 2 Ulster Park NY 12487 Office hours 9 5 EST Phone 800 777 4244 Fax 800 336 5948 845 572 3468 www CommunityPlaythings com Sales CommunityPlaythings com ...

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