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Assembly

© Copyright 2005, Creative Playthings

LEXINGTON
19686-300 Rev N (01-19)

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PLAY SET SAFETY

Observing the following statements & warnings reduces the likelihood of serious or fatal injury:

•  Children should use equipment only in its intended manner.
•  Children should not wear loose or stringed clothing while using playground equipment.
•  Children should not play on equipment in wet weather conditions due to potentially slippery surfaces.
•  Children should NOT walk too closely in front of, behind, or between moving swings and trapezes.
•  Children should NOT swing empty swing seats.
•  Children should NOT jump off swings and/or trapeze while they are in motion.
•  Children should NOT twist swing chains because this will reduce the strength of the chain and connections.

•  Children should sit in the center of the swings with their full weight on the seats.

•  Do not allow children under age 7 to use monkey bars unless supported by an adult.
•  Children should NOT be on the top surface of monkey bars or swing beam.
•  On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.
•  Until assembly is complete, DO NOT let your children use the play set.
•  Never fasten anything not approved by Creative Playthings to your play set. Accessories or items not ap-

proved by Creative Playthings include; Dog runs, clothes lines, electrical devices, or bird feeders etc.

•  Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must be secured at both ends.
•  Suspended ropes, chains, and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves.
•  Do not allow more than 120 lbs. on Single occupancy swing accessories such as the Sling Swing and Trapeze.
•  Do NOT allow more than 175 lbs. on multiple use swing accessories such as the Back-to-Back Plastic Horse,  

and Wooden Lawn Swing Glider.

•  Do NOT allow more children on the play set than can simultaneously use all the swing stations at one time.

•  Children should NEVER wear bicycle helmets while playing on the play set.

Assembly Safety:

•  Keep the work area clean and clear of obstructions.
•  Children should stay out of the work area until the safe play area is cleared of obstacles, the play set has been 

completely assembled, all hardware has been tightened and checked, and all tools have been picked up. 

•  Keep children off the play set until it has been completely assembled.
•  Some parts of the assembly process may require help from another competent adult.
•  Do not stand on the platform until the play set has been completely assembled, use a step ladder if you can  

not reach high enough.

•  Follow the manufacturers' safety recommendations for the tools and equipment you use.
•  Avoid assembling your play set in poor weather conditions.
•  Wear proper clothing and safety equipment (safety glasses, boots, and gloves) while assembling your play set.

FOR SAFETY SAKE, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND 

CAUTION YOUR CHILDREN APPROPRIATELY.

Summary of Contents for LEXINGTON

Page 1: ...ly or use of your new play set WITH WOOD ROOF This product is intended for single family home residential use only and not intended for use in any public setting Placement in any public setting consti...

Page 2: ...cal devices or bird feeders etc Suspended ropes chains and cables must be secured at both ends Suspended ropes chains and cables must not be capable of looping back on themselves Do not allow more tha...

Page 3: ...sloping ground can cause it to lean or rack This leaning puts additional stress on all connections and joints and in time will cause those connections to loosen and fail The Safe Play Area must be fr...

Page 4: ...asher 5 16 4 17003 409 Hex Bolt 1 4 x 1 4 17003 611 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 8 17003 1011 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 2 1 2 50 17003 1611 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 4 4 17003 2211 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 5 1 2 106 17020 106 Wood Screw...

Page 5: ...e tops of all screws are flush with the surface of the wood and there are no protruding sharp edges Assembly Layout Align the holes in the parts to be fastened Start prelimi nary tightening of bolt in...

Page 6: ...Assembly Copyright 2005 Creative Playthings LEXINGTON 19686 300 Rev N 01 19 Page 6 PLAY SET VIEW Z Y F D P AC I N U V A W AA P T J O B C BB Q AE AD...

Page 7: ...2 Ea 14179 400 Deluxe Hand Grip Green K 1 Ea 15133 400 Slide Mount Green L 1 Ea 50334 700 Hardware Bag SP 2005 M 1 Ea 50345 200 Hole Cap Pack Component Part Identification Take inventory of all parts...

Page 8: ...Check structure twice monthly during usage for any evidence of deterioration If upon inspection hardware has sharp edges rusted or structural pieces have signs of premature failure replace them throu...

Page 9: ...assemble the re maining Corner Posts F Sandbox Ends W and Sandbox Sides Q Be sure to note the position of the large holes at the top of each Corner Post The holes should face the inside of the Gym F W...

Page 10: ...er Posts F above either of the Sandbox Sides Q using two 5 16 x 4 Hex Bolt Assemblies through the holes on each end Fasten the other Platform Side O to the Corner Posts F opposite the first Platform S...

Page 11: ...ch each Outside Stringer H using two 5 16 x 5 1 2 Hex Bolt Assemblies as shown The Hex Bolt should start from the outside of the Gym Push each bolt through the bottom hole in the front or rear Platfor...

Page 12: ...it to the Corner Posts F on the side a Swing Frame is to be positioned using two 5 16 x 3 Lag Screws with 5 16 Flat Washers as shown STEP 8 Angle Braces Fasten an Angle Brace B to each end of both Pla...

Page 13: ...orner Posts Fasten the Angle Braces B to the Corner Posts using one 5 16 x 3 Lag Screw and Flat washer in each Angle Brace B Note The Stringers have been omitted from the illustration for clarity STEP...

Page 14: ...left Platform Side O using four 5 16 x 4 Hex Bolt Assemblies STEP 13 Right Wall Support Fasten the Other Side Wall Support P to the Corner Posts above the right Platform Side O using four 5 16 x 4 He...

Page 15: ...Ladder Brackets to the Access Ladder Assembly BB using one 5 16 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt Assembly each as shown Position the Access Ladder Assembly BB against the right Platform Side O Make sure the bottom i...

Page 16: ...nd Wall Support AC as shown Use four 8 x 1 5 8 Flat Head Wood Screws in each Wall Slat U There should be approximately 2 5 8 between each Wall Slat U Note When placing Wall Slats leave no gap larger t...

Page 17: ...lats leave no gap larger than 3 1 2 except at entrance or exit points STEP 22 Hand Grips Fasten the Hand Grips J to the Entrance Wall Slats T using two 1 4 x 1 Hex Bolt Assemblies each The Hand Grips...

Page 18: ...les at the top of the Corner Posts aligned with the holes in the Roof Rafters The angled end of the Roof Rafter should be on the inside of the play set Fasten each Roof Assembly to the Corner Posts us...

Page 19: ...crews Each screw should pass through Ridge Cap Part A and into Ridge Cap Part B Leave the screw head flush to the surface of Ridge Cap Part A Ridge Cap Part B AE Ridge Cap Part A AD STEP 29 Fasten Rid...

Page 20: ...eceipts in case it becomes necessary to con tact Creative Playthings for warranty service and or part replacement The warranty can be found in your Owner s Manual Please fill out the warranty card on...

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