MODEL MQHAR
19856-100 Rev D (05-14)
© Copyright 2013, Creative Playthings
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AssEMbLy InsTRuCTIOns
sTEP 19 – Angle braces:
use a level to determine that all horizontals are level and
posts are plumb.
1) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the Platform End of the
high platform using two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as
shown. Fasten the bottom of the braces to the lookout posts
using 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assemblies.
2) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the Platform Left using
two 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown. Fasten the
bottom of the braces to the lookout posts using 1/4 x 3" Lag
Screws with Flat Washers.
be sure to drill 3/16" diameter
pilot holes in the posts before using the Lag screws.
3) Fasten two Angle Braces (A) to the front and back of the
lower platform using two 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assemblies as
shown. Fasten the bottom of the braces to the lookout posts
using 1/4 x 3" Lag Screws with Flat Washers.
be sure to drill
3/16" diameter pilot holes before using the Lag screws.
sTEP 20 – Gussets & Panel bands:
1) Fasten the two lower Gussets (AG) in the positions shown
using one 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly each.
2) Fasten a Panel Band (CB) to the gym and to a Gusset
using a 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt Assembly. Pass the bolt through
the top hole in the Panel Band, the upright and then the
Gusset. Fasten the other end of the Panel Band to the Roof
upright using a 1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt Assembly as shown. use
1/4 x 2" Lag Screws and Flat Washers in the lower holes of
the Panel Band. Repeat with the other Panel Band on the
other side of the tower.
Note: You may need to loosen the connection to the Roof
uprights when installing the Roof in a later step.
IMPORTAnT: find two 1/4" Weld nuts that will thread
well onto 1/4 x 4-1/2" Hex bolts. Insert the Weld nuts
into the back top of the uprights as indicated.
sTEP 21 – Lookout Posts, Inner Wall bottom:
Fasten the Inner Wall Bottom (R) to the Lookout Post Left
(BR) using a 1/4 x 4" Hex Bolt Assembly with a
short Weld
nut (
through the top hole only) as shown in the circle below.
Fasten the Lookout Post Left to the left Gussets and Lookout
Platform Side using three 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt Assemblies.
Fasten the Lookout Post Right
(BM) to the right Gussets and
Lookout Platform Side using
three 1/4 x 2-1/2" Hex Bolt
Assemblies.
Fasten the Center Ladder
Rail to the Inner Wall Bottom
using on 1/4 x 3" Hex Bolt As-
sembly.
Insert 1/4"
Weld nuts
here!
AG
R
R
BR
BR
BM
CB
1/4 x 3"
Lag Screw
1/4 x 3"
Lag Screw
Parts have been
omitted for clarity
1/4 x 4"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 4"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 3"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2-1/2"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 4"
Hex Bolt
Short Weld
Nut
1/4 x 3"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2"
Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2"
Lag Screw
1/4 x 2" Hex Bolt
1/4 x 2"
Hex Bolt
1
1
2
2
3
Ensure the structure is in the place it will be used. Make
any needed ground adjustments before proceeding.
Do this first!
No fastener in
this hole
