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The Community Loft

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14 Arch supports

Gretchen’s loft

Checklist in order of installation:

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12 long posts and 2 short posts?

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8 single solid panels, 1 clear panel, 3 
single arches in bottom level?

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1 double and 2 single arches to hold 
structure together?

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14 arch supports 

placed as the floor plan 

shows?

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All panels and 

arch supports

 properly 

held by connectors?

Floor Plan - First Level

Arch Support

Arch Support

Summary of Contents for L320

Page 1: ...TheCommunityLoft Model 2 Classic L320 MODEL 2 CLASSIC PRODUCT GUIDE...

Page 2: ...his Product Guide contains important information 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...

Page 3: ...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 Impo...

Page 4: ...he same size together so 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 yo...

Page 5: ...Model 2 Classic 5 1 Double Dowel Panel 3 Short Posts 3 Double Arches 3 Double Platforms 3 Single Platforms 2 Stairs 2 pairs of Stair Railings...

Page 6: ...But you will need a friend to help you It takes four hands to build a loft but no tools at all These basic skills are for building any of the loft configurations in this book After you have read them...

Page 7: ...anel Assemble your loft by following the configuration you have chosen see page 14 15 Go slowly it is not easy to replace a panel after a layer is placed on top 5 Check the joints Every panel should b...

Page 8: ...another connector ring flat side down onto each post 8 Screw post extenders on top of the short posts which will support your landing Do not over tighten the posts Align the sides A slight loose ness...

Page 9: ...abeled on their underside Affix a 22 coupling with the shaped end up to the top end of the railing by sliding the metal con nectors over their mates on the railing Attach a 22 coupling in the same way...

Page 10: ...you have chosen 12 Add the railings The railings slide into slots on the stairs with the bottom label down Hint Hold couplings and press down 14 Any stair railing which connects to a tall post at its...

Page 11: ...rs on top of each post which goes to the third layer Do not over tighten the posts Align the sides A slight looseness will not affect the stability of the finished loft 16 Then lay the platforms in pl...

Page 12: ...tom label down Hint Hold couplings and press down 19 Follow the same procedure as you did in step 11 for the lower stairs However note that on the upper stairs the 2 couplings at the top are 29 long a...

Page 13: ...ts Make sure all panels are where you want them to be Then fill the hole between platform using a circular plug Step on the plug to lock it in place 23 Screw a cap onto each post to lock construction...

Page 14: ...lots of snug nooks for quiet time The double arch is big enough for a wheelchair to enter so no one has to be left out Arched windows inspire puppet shows and better still provide the perfect setting...

Page 15: ...stituted for another panel of the same size with one exception An arch panel may not be placed next to a stair see Step 14 Ba sic Skills Did you know you can flip a pattern and build it facing the oth...

Page 16: ...llation 12 long and 2 short posts 8 single solid panels 4 single arches in bottom level 1 double and 2 single arches holding second level together 14 arch supports placed as the floor plan shows All p...

Page 17: ...anding 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts 1 short post at bottom of stair 1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings 5 short clear panels 2 solid panels 1 diagonal 2 double and 4 single arc...

Page 18: ...ft Checklist in order of installation 1 single and 3 double platforms and 2 circular and 1 half plug 12 extender posts placed on top of long posts Stair 1 pair of stair railings 2 short couplings at b...

Page 19: ...2 Classic 19 4 Rick s loft Checklist in order of installation 11 upper panels All panels and couplings held properly by the connectors 15 caps screwed down tight Refer to Safety page Levelling feet ad...

Page 20: ...osts and 2 short posts 8 single solid panels 1 clear panel 3 single arches in bottom level 1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together 14 arch supports placed as the floor plan shows All p...

Page 21: ...tion 2 single platforms 2 post extenders on top of short posts 1 short post at bottom of stair 1 pair of railings with 4 short couplings 1 diagonal 2 double and 5 single arches 4 clear and 2 solid pan...

Page 22: ...cklist in order of installation 1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top 1 half and 2 circular plugs 12 extender posts placed on top of long posts 1 stair 1 pair of railings with 2 short coupling...

Page 23: ...ssic 23 Gretchen s loft Checklist in order of installation 11 upper panels All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors 15 caps screwed down tight Refer to Safety page Levelling feet...

Page 24: ...Posts 8 single solid panels and 4 single arches on bottom level 1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together 14 arch supports placed as floor plan shows All panels and arch supports properl...

Page 25: ...2 single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts 1 stair and 1 short post 1 pair of railings with 4 short couplings 1 diagonal 2 double and 4 single arches 5 clear and 2 solid panels A...

Page 26: ...in order of installation 1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top 1 half and 2 circular plugs 12 post extenders placed on top of long posts 1 stair 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short coupling...

Page 27: ...lassic 27 Ken s loft Checklist in order of installation 11 upper panels All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors 15 caps screwed down tight Refer to Safety page Levelling feet ad...

Page 28: ...7 single solid panels 1 clear panel and 4 single arches on bottom level 1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together 14 arch supports placed as floor plan shows All panels and arch supports...

Page 29: ...2 single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts 1 stair and 1 short post 1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings 1 diagonal 2 double and 4 single arches 4 clear and 3 solid pan...

Page 30: ...st in order of installation 1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top 1 half and 2 circular plugs 12 post extenders placed on top of long posts 1 stair 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short coupli...

Page 31: ...assic 31 Krista s loft Checklist in order of installation 11 upper panels All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors 15 caps screwed down tight Refer to Safety page Levelling feet...

Page 32: ...osts 8 single solid panels and 4 single arches on bottom level 1 double and 2 single arches to hold structure together 14 arch supports placed as the floor plan shows All panels and arch supports prop...

Page 33: ...single platforms and 2 post extenders on top of 2 short posts 1 stair and 1 short post 1 pair of stair railings with 4 short couplings 1 diagonal 2 double and 4 single arches 5 clear and 2 solid pane...

Page 34: ...st in order of installation 1 single and 3 double platforms placed on top 1 half and 2 circular plugs 12 extender posts placed on top of long posts 1 stair 1 pair of stair railings with 2 short coupli...

Page 35: ...assic 35 Carole s loft Checklist in order of installation 11 upper panels All panels and stair couplings held properly by the connectors 15 caps screwed down tight Refer to Safety page Levelling feet...

Page 36: ...h the wooden parts of your loft but remember wood and water are natural enemies Don t soak work fast use a stiff brush with soap and water or a detergent as you would for washing dishes When cleaning...

Page 37: ...s solution Rub gently Blot rinse with water and blot again 3 Apply white vinegar to remove the cleaning solution Blot rinse with water and blot dry For berry blood chalk fruit juices ice cream ketchup...

Page 38: ...up the plug This picture shows platforms removed for clarity Remove platforms only after plug has been removed 1 Start at the top of the loft and work down ward Unlock the childproof caps on the post...

Page 39: ...not become unstable Generally if there is a right angle in the wall it will still stand 4 Take the stair railings off by lifting straight up Then you can remove the stairs A sharp tap on the bottom o...

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