Gorilla Playsets Chateau Tower Treehouse with Fort Add On 1500AWFNS Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 49

INGROUND STAKES

1: FOR THE TOWER SERIES PLAY SETS TWO INGROUND STAKES ARE REQUIRED.  DECIDE UPON THE FINAL POSITION OF THE PLAY 

SET. MARK THE GROUND AT THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER AND REAR LEFT CORNER.  THEN YOU AND AN ASSISTANT WILL NEED TO 

MOVE THE PLAY SET AWAY FROM THE AREA SO THAT THE HOLES MAY BE DUG.

2: USE A POST HOLE DIGGER OR SHOVEL TO DIG DOWN 19" AT EACH LOCATION. NOW MOVE THE PLAY SET BACK TO THE 

PRIOR POSITION.  LEVEL AND SQUARE THE PLAY SET AS SHOWN IN STEP 6A THEN RETURN TO THIS PAGE TO INSTALL THE 

INGROUND STAKES.

3: PLACE THE SPACER BLOCK AGAINST THE CORNER POST.  DRILL 11/64" HOLES BY 2" DEEP THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE 

SPACER BLOCK INTO THE CORNER POST.  PLACE THE INGROUND STAKE INTO THE HOLE.  LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE INGROUND 

STAKE WITH THE HOLES IN THE SPACER BLOCK.

4: SECURE THE INGROUND STAKE TO THE CORNER POST WITH TWO 3/8" X 5" LAG SCREWS AND TWO 3/8" FLAT WASHERS.  

REPEAT SUBSTEPS 3 AND 4 FOR THE OTHER INGROUND STAKE.

5: MIX UP SOME CONCRETE ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS AND FILL THE HOLES WHERE THE INGROUND 

STAKES ARE LOCATED.  FILL THE HOLES UP SO THEY ARE LEVEL WITH THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND.  IF YOU ARE NOT 

INSTALLING MULCH OR SAFETY SURFACING AROUND YOUR SET, THEN ONLY FILL THE HOLES UP UNTIL THE CONCRETE IS 2" 

BELOW THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DIRT. THEN PLACE DIRT ON TOP OF THE CONCRETE ONCE IT SETS.

DETAIL A

SCALE 1 : 10

3/8" X 5"
LAG SCREWS

3/8" FLAT
WASHERS

2 X 4 X 31"
INGROUND STAKE

2 X 4 X 7"
INGROUND STAKE
SPACER BLOCK

INGROUND
STAKE AT
FRONT RIGHT 
CORNER

A

INGROUND
STAKE AT
REAR LEFT 
CORNER

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Summary of Contents for Chateau Tower Treehouse with Fort Add On 1500AWFNS

Page 1: ...Etowah Industrial Court Canton GA 30114 www gorillaplaysets com Chateau Tower Treehouse with Fort Add On Model 1500AWFNS BOXES 1501 1503N 1507 1525 1530 1531 Slide Box Amber Post Option BOXES 1520 2bx...

Page 2: ...Add On Kit Wood Accessory and Hardware Lists These lists for the Treehouse Add On Kit are in the Appendix at the end of your play set instruction manual or they are included with this sheet Steps to c...

Page 3: ...at are missing or damaged is to use our Quick Response Center located at www gorillaplaysets com support DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER OR CONTACT THE RETAILER DIRECTLY THE RETAILER DOES N...

Page 4: ...structions for proper maintenance can be found on Gorilla s website Imperfections or conditions that develop because of a failure to properly maintain the swing set are not covered by this warranty Go...

Page 5: ...s and screw heads should be checked regularly for tightness The ground ladder rope ladder slide swings and other areas where children spend a majority of their playtime should be checked more frequent...

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Page 9: ...in sealant is available online here http www gorillaplaysets com Playground Sealant p 10 0003 htm Oil based stain or water based stain may be used Should you choose to use other stain we suggest askin...

Page 10: ...manuals html Click on your specific model http www gorillaplaysets com Warranty s 82 htm NOTE Your children s safety is our 1 concern Observing the following statements and warnings reduces the likeli...

Page 11: ...t read the 1525 Treehouse kit instructions in the appendix and the 1531 Fort Add On kit instructions packet BEFORE you construct the playset The 1525 and 1531 instructions will tell you how to deviate...

Page 12: ...07 1530 1525 Slide Box 1525 only included with 1500AWFNS Treehouse model REV 2 11 2016 Model 1500AWNS shown See cover of manual for the image of your model when it is completed Amber Post Option BOXES...

Page 13: ...stallation Steps 11 15 Ladder Assembly Installation Steps 16 17 Center Post Panel Slat and Roof Support Installation Steps 18 20A Roof Assembly Steps 21 23 Safety Board Step 24 Picnic Table Assembly a...

Page 14: ...children to never run up a slide as this increases their chances of falling The parents should have the children dress appropriately with well fitting shoes Loose clothing such as scarves and ponchos...

Page 15: ...excessive wear is found Contact us for warranted replacement parts Swing chains rings ropes etcetera should always be fastened to a rotating swing hanger NEVER attach a chain ring rope etcetera to a...

Page 16: ...oose fill surfacing materials are acceptable Surfacing materials are acceptable such as the types and depths shown in the table Fall Heights and Materials Type Of Material 6 in depth 9 in depth 12 in...

Page 17: ...re the ground around the outside edges of the sandbox boards on the high side of the fort This is the area that will be dug in Make sure to score deep enough the scored lines will be your digging temp...

Page 18: ...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 After fami...

Page 19: ...s EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN Counter sunk holes Many of the parts that will be used have counter sunk holes A counter sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through...

Page 20: ...nut until the face of the T nut is flush to the wood This picture shows the T nut inserted and installed flush to the wood This picture shows an end view of the T nut installed flush to the wood WARN...

Page 21: ...RST STEP IN OUR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IS TO INSERT T NUTS INTO THE CORNER POSTS A T NUT IS A FASTENER WHICH IS THREADED ON THE INSIDE AND IT FUNCTIONS JUST LIKE A STANDARD HEX NUT YOU INSERT THE T NUT...

Page 22: ...rt to fit into a certain area of the play set B We need the designation to be simple The 3600 is the length of the board It means the board is 36 inches long If the code were 3625 then the board is 36...

Page 23: ...2 x 4 board installation shown below Place the board into position Spot Drill through the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 11 64 drill bit Remove the 2 x 4 board Continue Exampl...

Page 24: ...r is 125 lbs Maximum Allowable swinging weight for a three position swing 1 The maximum allowable swinging weight at each Swing Belt position is 150 lbs 2 The maximum allowable swinging weight at the...

Page 25: ...th the manual parts components and general construction process of your new playset before getting started SITE PLAN Playset height 11 feet 2 inches Deck height 5 feet Approximate assembly time 6 8 ho...

Page 26: ...ll ___ Hammer ___ Pencil ___ Locking Pliers Vise Grips ___ Shovel ___ Masking Tape or Marker See Step 28 ___ Concrete See Page 38 KIT CONTENTS Swings Slides Accessories ___ Qty Description ___ 1 Wave...

Page 27: ...WASHER QTY 34 3 8 WASHER QTY 31 5 16 X 1 1 2 HEX BOLT QTY 8 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLT QTY 14 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1 1...

Page 28: ...N BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES 5 16 X 3 1 2 3 8 x 9 CARRIAGE BOLT QTY 1 QTY 12 SCREW HEX LAG QTY 1 DRIVE BIT 2 SQUARE 1501 HARDWARE PAGE 2 OF 2 REV A 9 10 2014 JH 3 8 x 6 1 2 CARRIAGE BOLT QT...

Page 29: ...3 2 5 6 7 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1 1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES QTY 6 WOOD SCREW 8 X 1 1 4 5 16 WASHER QTY 6...

Page 30: ...1 OF 1 REV A 9 10 2014 JH 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLT QTY 12 5 16 TEE NUT QTY 12 8 X 2 WOOD SCREW QTY 20 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN AB...

Page 31: ...WASHER QTY 4 11 0079 TOWER GROUND STAKE HARDWARE 2 11 2016 JH 7 8 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1 1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO M...

Page 32: ...2 4 1700 LS TOP SUPPORT 2 2 2 X 4 X 14 3 4 2 4 2750 PTSS 2 X 4 X 17 LADDER STEP 5 2 X 4 X 27 1 2 2 4 2400 RLST PICNIC TABLE SEAT SUPPORT 2 2 X 4 X 24 2 4 2856 CPFR ROPE LADDER STEP 6 2 2 X 4 X 13 ANG...

Page 33: ...L SIDE 1 HOLE ON CENTER 2 4 6600 RWS 1 LEFT 1 RIGHT 2 2 X 4 X 70 CENTER DECK SUPPORT 2 4 7000 CDS 1 2 X 4 X 66 LADDER SIDE 2 4 6600 LLS 2 4 6600 LRS 1 2 X 4 X 58 SWING BEAM CROSS MEMBER 2 HOLES ON CEN...

Page 34: ...6 X 70 BOTTOM PANEL AND SANDBOX BOARD 4 HOLES OFFSET 2 6 7000 SB 1 2 X 6 X 70 FRONT FACE BOARD 4 HOLES OFFSET 2 6 7000 FFB 3 2 X 6 X 47 1 2 BOTTOM PANEL AND SANDBOX BOARD 4 HOLES OFFSET 2 6 4750 ESPB...

Page 35: ...ON CENTER 2 6 7950 RLR 1 2 5 4 X 2 5 8 X 13 1 4 PICNIC TABLE SLAT 125 3 1325 PTS 5 4 X 2 5 8 X 17 1 2 TIC TAC TOE MOUNT 125 3 1750 TTTM 2 2 5 4 X 4 X 40 3 8 DECK SPACER 125 4 4038 DS 24 5 4 X 2 5 8 X...

Page 36: ...WALL CAP 125 3 2387 RWC 1 2 5 4 X 6 X 10 ROOF PEAK SUPPORT 125 6 1000 RPS 11 5 4 X 6 X 43 PICNIC TABLE TOP AND SEATS 125 6 4300 PTTS 4 5 4 X 6 X 47 3 8 DECK BOARD 125 6 4737 DB 11 5 4 X 6 X 23 7 8 ROC...

Page 37: ...22 1 X 5 X 47 1 2 TONGUE AND GROOVE ROOF BOARD 1 5 4750 RB NOTE ANYTHING ON THIS PAGE REFERRED TO AS PLASTIC COATED WILL BE AMBER STAINED WOOD FOR THE SOLID CEDAR WOOD OPTION 2 2 X 4 X 7 IN GROUND ST...

Page 38: ...DESCRIPTION PICTURE QTY LADDER ROPES 1 3 SLIDE 1 WAVE WIKI 10 13 ROPE ROPE SWING PLATE 11 5002 27...

Page 39: ...PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY 10 IS A PACK 07 0001 TELESCOPE 07 0008 1 OF 5 1 BOXES HARDWARE 1 ROCKS CLIMBING ROCKS ROCK WALL 10 ROPE HARDWARE BOXES 1501 1503N 1507 11 0079 28...

Page 40: ...SAFETY HANDLES PAIR 07 0005 1PR 4 90 GREEN BRACKET 11 5013 2 FLAG KIT 09 1014 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY 29...

Page 41: ...PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY UNASSEMBLED CHIMNEY 1530 BOX 1 UNASSEMBLED DORMER 1530 BOX 2 2 PLASTIC SUNBURST 07 0028 G 30...

Page 42: ...NOT SHOWN MANUFACTURER LOGO PLATE 1 1 TIC TAC TOE UN ASSEMBLED 07 0010 STEERING WHEEL 07 0004 1 2 PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST 07 0031 PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY 31...

Page 43: ...ND THEN RE ASSEMBLE TO MAKE YOUR CORRECTIONS 2 MAKE SURE HOLES ARE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS USE A BOLT TO CLEAN OUT ANY DEBRIS 3 LAY OUT EACH OF THE 4 X 4 X 96 CORNER POSTS IN THE AREA YOU INTEND ON B...

Page 44: ...THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET DOWN 5 USE 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS TO ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOLES OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE T NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS THE TOP HOLES...

Page 45: ...T BE OFFSET DOWN 5 USE 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS TO ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOLES OF THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD TO THE T NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS THE TOP HOLES WILL BE USED LATER 6 LAY T...

Page 46: ...HELP STAND UP THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLIES 2 FASTEN THE 2 X 4 X 70 DECK SUPPORTS TO THE HOLES AT 54 3 4 WITH 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORT 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX...

Page 47: ...ED ON THE CORNER POSTS THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER 3 PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70 FRONT FACE BOARD WITH NOTCHES ON THE FRONT OF THE CORNER POSTS THE HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD SHOULD BE OFFSET UP 4...

Page 48: ...TALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS THE BOTTOM HOLES WILL BE USED LATER 3 PLACE THE 2 X 6 X 70 BOTTOM PANEL BOARD AT THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR CORNER POSTS THE HOLES IN THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD MUST BE OFFSET UP 4...

Page 49: ...ACE THE INGROUND STAKE INTO THE HOLE LINE UP THE HOLES IN THE INGROUND STAKE WITH THE HOLES IN THE SPACER BLOCK 4 SECURE THE INGROUND STAKE TO THE CORNER POST WITH TWO 3 8 X 5 LAG SCREWS AND TWO 3 8 F...

Page 50: ...D DO NOT INSTALL REMAINING LAG SCREWS UNTIL AFTER THE FRAME HAS BEEN LEVELED AND SQUARED 3 ONCE THE FRAME IS LEVEL SQUARE AND SET INTO POSITION GO BACK AND INSERT THE 5 16 X 3 1 2 LAG SCREWS AND 5 16...

Page 51: ...R THE DECK ON THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE PLAY SET TO THE 2 X 4 DECK SUPPORTS THE TOP OF THE ANGLE SUPPORT SHOULD BE FLUSH OR LOWER THAN THE TOP OF THE DECK SUPPORT 4 AT THE TOP USE 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS TH...

Page 52: ...L BOARD OFFSET HOLES UP STEP 7 BOTTOM PANEL BOARDS 1 PLACE THE 2 X 4 X 47 1 2 END PANEL BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 X 6 PANEL BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES UP AND FASTEN TO THE CORNER POSTS WITH 5 16 X 3 1 2 LAG...

Page 53: ...FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK SPACER 5 4 X 4 X 40 3 8 DECK SPACER THIS IS THE CENTER OF THE BOARD THIS HOLE ONLY NEEDS TO BE DRILLED ONCE 16 20 16 8 11 3 1 8 1 3 2 1 11 16 STEP 8 DECK SPACERS THE FOLLO...

Page 54: ...A MARK ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FORT TO REPRESENT A CENTER LINE 3 CENTER THE 2 X 4 X 70 CENTER DECK SUPPORT ON THESE MARKS AND PUSH THE CENTER DECK SUPPORT FLUSH TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE DECK BOARDS 4 U...

Page 55: ...FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE DECK BOARDS PREDRILED HOLES AND INTO THE DECK SUPPORT BELOW LEAVE A UNIFORM APPROX 1 4 SPACE BETWEEN THE 5 4 X 6 X 47 3 8 2 WOOD SCREW LAY ALL DECK BOARDS ACROSS THE DECK SUPPO...

Page 56: ...EP 11 ROCK WALL 1 FIND TWO 2 X 4 X 66 ROCK WALL SIDES 2 POSITION THE ROCK WALL SIDES SO THAT THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS ARE BOTH FACING THE SAME WAY 3 INSERT T NUTS INTO THE INSIDE OF THE ROCK WALL SIDES...

Page 57: ...TENING EACH BOARD WITH TWO 2 WOOD SCREWS ON EACH END 4 THE FINAL BOARD WILL BE THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD WITH ONE HOLE ATTACH WITH TWO 2 WOOD SCREWS PER SIDE 5 IN SOME CASES THERE WILL BE EXCESS LENG...

Page 58: ...1 FASTEN THE 90 GREEN BRACKET TO THE ROCK WALL SIDES WITH 5 16 X 1 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS 2 DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTS INTO THE T NUTS AT THIS TIME 5 16 WASHER GREEN BRACKET 90 5 16 X...

Page 59: ...PAN HEAD SCREWS WITH WASHERS 2 MOUNT THE ROCKS IN A STAGGERED MANNER ON THE ROCK WALL BOARDS THREE PAN HEAD SCREWS AND WASHERS WILL SECURE EACH ROCK TO THE WALL NOTE THE IMAGE SHOWN BELOW IS A GENERI...

Page 60: ...Y 3 4 FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT FACE BOARD 2 FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK INSERT A T NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3 8 HOLES IN THE FRONT FACE BOARD 3 ATTACH THE ROCK WALL WITH 5 16 X 1 1 2 BOLTS...

Page 61: ...AND 5 PLACE THE STEPS INTO THE SLOTS ON THE PUT THE SCREWS INTO THE OTHER SIDE ANGLE BRACKETS TO THE INSIDE OF THE LADDER RAILS WITH 5 16 X 1 1 2 BOLTS 5 16 WASHERS INTO THE 5 16 T NUTS LADDER SIDES A...

Page 62: ...THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK INSERT A T NUT INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE 3 8 HOLES ON THE BOTTOM PANEL BOARD 3 ATTACH THE LADDER WITH 5 16 X 1 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS 4 WHEN THE BRACKETS ARE SECURE A...

Page 63: ...ILINGS 3 FASTEN THE CENTER POSTS TO THE RAILINGS WITH 5 16 X 2 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS AT THE TOP 4 SQUARE EACH CENTER POST TO THE DECK AND SECURE THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER POST TO THE BOTTOM PA...

Page 64: ...UAL LENGTHS SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS THE PLAY SET PANEL SLAT DIMENSIONS SWING BEAM SIDE 4 ATTACH THE PANEL SLATS TO THE FORT WITH 2 WOOD SCREWS IN THE PRE DRILLED HOLES 2 PRE DRILL THE SLATS...

Page 65: ...51 1 8 ROOF SUPPORT RIGHT AND TWO 5 4 X 6 X 10 ROOF PEAK SUPPORT PIECES 2 FIND A FLAT SURFACE TO WORK ON LAY THE ROOF SUPPORTS DOWN ON THE FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COUNTERSUNK HOLES FACING UP ALIGN THE A...

Page 66: ...INSTALLING ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES 1 PLACE THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES ON TOP OF THE DECK OF THE PLAY SET CLIMB ONTO THE DECK TO INSTALL THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES 2 ATTACH THE ROOF SUPPORT ASSEMBLI...

Page 67: ...BOARDS OVERLAPPING 2 FASTEN THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS MEASURE DIM A ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS NEAR THE CORNER POSTS WHEN ATTACHING THE ROOF S...

Page 68: ...47 1 2 ROOF PEAK 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREW STEP 22 ROOF PEAK 1 PLACE THE 47 1 2 ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS 2 FASTEN THE ROOF PEAK TO THE ROOF STARTER BOARDS WITH 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS 57...

Page 69: ...F BOARDS ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS FITTING THE TONGUE END INTO THE GROOVE END OF THE ROOF STARTERS EACH SIDE OF THE ROOF GETS 11 ROOF BOARDS 2 FASTEN THE ROOF BOARDS TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS WITH 1 1 2...

Page 70: ...M THE BOTTOM OF THE CORNER POSTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORT MARK THESE POSITIONS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CORNER POSTS ATTACH THE 2 X 4 X 47 1 2 SAFETY BOARD WITH OFFSET HOLES ON THE CORNER POSTS WITH...

Page 71: ...R PLACE A 2 X 4 X 32 1 2 PT LEG ON TOP AT THE 7 1 2 DIMENSION THE TOP OF THE PT LEG SHOULD BE FLUSH TO THE TOP OF THE PT TOP SUPPORT ATTACH THE PT LEG TO THE SUPPORTS WITH 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS 4 PLAC...

Page 72: ...RONT CORNER POST ATTACH THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY TO THE INSDE OF THE CORNER POST WITH 8 X 3 WOOD SCREWS 3 PLACE THE TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY FLUSH TO THE MARK ON THE RIGHT REAR CORNER POST ATTACH...

Page 73: ...WOOD SCREWS STEP 27 PICNIC TABLE 1 LOCATE FOUR 5 4 X 6 X 43 PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS 2 CENTER THE HOLES IN THE BOARDS OVER THE TOP OR SEAT SUPPORTS 3 FASTEN THE PT TOP AND SEAT BOARDS TO THE TOP OR SEA...

Page 74: ...OF EACH ROPE AND THREAD THE FREE END THROUGH THE BACK SIDE OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT PULL EACH ROPE TAUGHT 2 MEASURE DOWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ROPE LADDER SUPPORT 6 INCHES AND TIE A KNOT THE BOTTOM...

Page 75: ...CE THE SLIDE IN THE OPENING AT THE FRONT LEFT OF THE FORT LAY THE SLIDE ON THE DECK WITH THE LIP EXTENDING ONTO THE DECK 2 PREDRILL 1 8 HOLES INTO THE DECK BOARDS AT THE SCREW LOCATIONS 3 ATTACH THE S...

Page 76: ...IN THE TELESCOPE BAG FASTEN ONE OF THE SQUARE TELESCOPE BRACKETS TO THE FRONT TOP PANEL BOARD ON THE SLIDE SIDE OF THE CENTER POST 2 PLACE THE TELESCOPE STAND AND TELESCOPE INTO THE SLOT OF THE TELESC...

Page 77: ...T WRAP AROUND YOUR HAND HINT TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SLACK IN THE ROPE LIFT THE ROCK WALL ASSEMBLY SLIGHTLY WHEN TYING THE KNOT IN THE BOTTOM ROCK WALL BOARD WHEN YOU LOWER THE ASSEMBLY THE ROPE WILL...

Page 78: ...3 LOCATE TWO 5 4 X 3 X 17 1 2 TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS 4 USE THE SCREWS INCLUDED WITH THE TIC TAC TOE TO ATTACH THE GREEN BRACKETS TO THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS EACH GREEN BRACKET SHOULD BE CENTERED OVER THE TI...

Page 79: ...ACH THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNTS TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH 8 X 1 3 4 WOOD SCREWS INSIDE THE TIC TAC TOE MOUNT SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 4 OFF THE DECK 1 PLACE THE TIC TAC TOE AGAINST THE PANEL SLATS AT THE LEFT...

Page 80: ...W STEP 34 SAFETY HANDLES 1 LOCATE THE SAFETY HANDLE BAG 2 ADJUST THE SAFETY HANDLES UP OR DOWN TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD 3 ATTACH EACH SAFETY HANDLE TO THE PANEL SLATS WITH TWO PAN HEAD SCREWS A...

Page 81: ...HEAD SCREW 1 2 PHILLIPS FLAG 1 PLACE A FLAG ON THE CORNER POSTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT 2 ATTACH THE BASE OF THE FLAG WITH THE 1 2 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED STEP 35 FLAG KIT 70...

Page 82: ...CREW 1 PLACE THE 5 4 X 6 X 22 SANDBOX SEATS ONTO THE TOP OF THE SANDBOX BOARDS AS SHOWN BELOW 2 ATTACH THE SANDBOX SEATS TO THE SANDBOX BOARDS WITH 8 X 2 WOOD SCREWS 3 LOCATE THE NAME PLATE FOR YOUR P...

Page 83: ...GAINST THE ROOF SUPPORTS 3 ATTACH THE PLASTIC SUNBURST WITH SIX 8 X 2 WOOD SCREWS ALONG THE SIDES ATTACH THE TRIANGLE PORTION OF THE SUNBURST PIECE WITH 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS 4 REPEAT SUBTEPS 2 AND 3...

Page 84: ...ILOT HOLE 1 BELOW THE CENTER OF THE T NUT DRILL THE HOLE 2 DEEP 3 PLACE THE STEERING WHEEL INSERT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL 4 USE THE 2 1 2 LAG SCREW AND WASHER TO FASTEN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE REA...

Page 85: ...APPENDIX 74...

Page 86: ...SCREW QTY 2 8 X 2 WOOD SCREW QTY 4 2 SQUARE DRIVE BIT QTY 1 Chimney and Dormers Hardware Kit 8 10 2015 JH 8 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SH...

Page 87: ...ASSEMBLY CHIMNEY RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY 1 LEFT SIDE CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY 1 CHIMNEY FRONT 1 DESCRIPTION PICTURE QTY...

Page 88: ...CHIMNEY 2 MOUNTING 1 ASSEMBLY 1 LEFT SIDE DORMER BLOCK 5 4X3X6 3 4 CHIMNEY REAR ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION PICTURE QTY...

Page 89: ...DESCRIPTION PICTURE QTY 2 RIGHT SIDE DORMER 07 0031 ASSEMBLY PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST 2...

Page 90: ...E SURE THE FRONT ROOF EDGES ARE FLUSH TO ONE ANOTHER 3 FASTEN THE LEFT DORMER SIDE TO THE PEAK SUPPORT WITH 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS REPEAT SUBSTEPS 1 3 TO CONSTRUCT ANOTHER ROOF ASSEMBLY BOTTOM VIEW FRO...

Page 91: ...INSTALL A 8 X 1 2 PAN HEAD SCREW AT EACH HOLE LOCATION STEP 2 DORMER 1 PLACE THE PLASTIC DORMER SUNBURST AGAINST THE FRONT FACE SUPPORT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ROOF SIDES 2 PREDRILL 7 64 PILOT HOLES BY...

Page 92: ...TO SIDE ON TOP OF THE ROOF 4 ATTACH THE DORMER TO THE ROOF WITH ONE 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREW AT THE REAR PEAK OF THE ROOF ATTACH THE DORMER SUNBURST TO THE ROOF WITH TWO 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS REPEAT SUBST...

Page 93: ...IDES OF THE CHIMNEY WITH A 2 WOOD SCREW 1 FIND THE REAR AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE CHIMNEY 2 ATTACH THE REAR AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE CHIMNEY WITH A 2 WOOD SCREW CHIMNEY REAR USE A 2 WOOD SCREW IN THIS LOCAT...

Page 94: ...5 CHIMNEY 1 ATTACH THE CHIMNEY SIDES FROM THE PREVIOUS SIDES TO FORM THE CHIMNEY WITH 2 AND 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS USE A 2 WOOD SCREW IN THIS LOCATION EACH SIDE USE 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS IN THIS LOCATION EACH...

Page 95: ...OOF USE THE DIAGRAM BELOW AS A GUIDE FOR A SUGGESTED PLACE TO MOUNT THE CHIMNEY 2 AFTER INSTALLING THE CHIMNEY MOUNTING BLOCK PLACE THE CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY ON THE ROOF SO THAT THE INSIDE OF THE BACK WALL...

Page 96: ...odel 1525 BOXES 1525 wood box 1525 Hardware box 2 Windows REV 11 12 2015 Note Plastic Sunburst and Flags shown come with your playset These items are not included with the 1525 kit Treehouse Add On Ki...

Page 97: ...dd On Kit Wood Accessory and Hardware Lists These lists for the Treehouse Add On Kit are in the Appendix at the end of your play set instruction manual or they are included with this sheet Steps to co...

Page 98: ...12 Assembling The Roof Panels Step 1 Roof Peak Support Step 2 Mounting Roof Sections to Play Set Step 3 Roof Peak Step 4 Sun Support Step 5 Plastic Sunburst Step 6 Wall Panel Boards Step 7 Plastic Wi...

Page 99: ...time and familiarize you with all the different pieces in the hardware bag Important note Wood has some natural defects such as knots surface cracks etc We reject parts that are structurally defective...

Page 100: ...s EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN Counter sunk holes Many of the parts that will be used have counter sunk holes A counter sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through...

Page 101: ...rt to fit into a certain area of the play set B We need the designation to be simple The 3600 is the length of the board It means the board is 36 inches long If the code were 3625 then the board is 36...

Page 102: ...2 x 4 board installation shown below Place the board into position Spot Drill through the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 11 64 drill bit Remove the 2 x 4 board Continue Exampl...

Page 103: ...ts 1 8 3 8 9 64 ___ Wrench and Socket ___ Deep Well Socket ___ Level ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord if using standard drill ___ Hammer ___ Pencil KIT CONTENTS Swings Slides Accessories ___ Qty De...

Page 104: ...16 X 3 1 2 5 16 WASHER QTY 2 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREW QTY 32 1525 HARDWARE PAGE 1 OF 1 11 18 2014 S O 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREW QTY 92 8 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SC...

Page 105: ...1000 WPB 1 BOARD WALL PANEL 1 X 4 X 10 00 1 3 1150 WTB 4 TOP BOTTOM WINDOW 1 X 3 X 11 50 1 3 1406 WPB 2 BOARD WALL PANEL 1 X 3 X 14 06 1 4 2175 WPB 2 BOARD WALL PANEL 1 X 4 X 21 75 1 2 0988 WPB 3 2 BO...

Page 106: ...ANEL BOARD 1 4 1825 WPB 2 4 5113 RSR 1 RIGHT ROOF SUPPORT 1 5 0688 RP 1 1 ROOF PEAK 1 X 5 X 6 88 2 3 3570 SS 2 SUN SUPPORT 2 X 3 X 35 70 2 X 4 X 51 13 2 X 4 X 51 13 ROOF SUPPORT LEFT 2 4 5113 RSL DESC...

Page 107: ...DESCRIPTION PICTURE QTY 2 BOX PANEL 1525 HARDWARE BOX 07 0013 4 10 4350 RPLA ROOF PANEL 4 10 4350 RPRA 1 RIGHT ASSEMBLY ROOF PANEL LEFT ASSEMBLY 1 4 X 10 X 43 50 4 X 10 X 43 50 WINDOW HARDWARE 1 12...

Page 108: ...T VIEW FLUSH 3 ATTACH USING 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE DRILLED HOLES INTO THE ROOF SUPPORT 1 3 FOR THE ROOF SECTION RIGHT ROOF SECTION LEFT 4 X 10 X 43 50 ROOF PANEL RIGHT ASSEMBLY REPEAT S...

Page 109: ...ANOTHER 2 PLACE THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS MAKE SURE THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT TOP EDGES ARE FLUSH AGAINST THE BOTTOM FACE OF THE ROOF SECTION BOTTOM BATTEN FASTEN USING FOUR 8 X 2...

Page 110: ...E THERE ARE NO GAPS IN BETWEEN ROOF BOARDS REMOVED FOR CLARITY ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY 5 16 X 3 1 2 LAG SCREW FRONT OF PLAY SET PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT ROOF SUPPORT 5 16 WASHER PLAY SET CORNER POST 3 FAST...

Page 111: ...5 X 6 88 ROOF PEAK PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORT STEP 4 ROOF PEAK 1 MOUNT THE 1 X 5 X 6 88 ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY FLUSH WITH THE PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORTS FASTEN USING TWO 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD S...

Page 112: ...N SUPPORT STEP 5 SUN SUPPORT 1 PLACE THE 2 X 3 X 35 70 SUN SUPPORT IN BETWEEN THE ROOF SUPPORTS FASTEN USING 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE DRILLED HOLES ON EACH END MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS...

Page 113: ...ASTIC SUNBURST 1 MOUNT THE PLASTIC SUNBURST TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS ON THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY THE PLASTIC SUNBURST MUST BE UP AGAINST THE OVERHANGING ROOF BOARDS FASTEN THE PLASTIC SUNBURST TO THE ROO...

Page 114: ...T CENTERED BETWEEN THE WALL PANEL BOARDS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED FASTEN USING SIX 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS 4 MOUNT THE 1 X 3 X 11 50 WINDOW TOP BOTTOM USING THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM MAKE SURE THE...

Page 115: ...N OVER THE SUN PIECE ON THE FRONT OF THE PLAY SET ABOVE THE PLASTIC WINDOWS 3 ATTACH THE CROWN TO THE SUN WITH 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS FRONT OF PLAY SET PLASTIC WINDOW 1 2 1 2 1 PLASTIC WINDOW SUN SUPPO...

Page 116: ...VING A 1 4 2 MOUNT THE 1 X 3 X 14 06 WALL PANEL BOARD NEXT SUPPORT USING TWO 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS 3 MOUNT THE 1 X 4 X 10 00 WALL PANEL 4 MOUNT THE 1 X 2 X 9 88 WALL PANEL BOARD CENTERED ON TOP OF THE...

Page 117: ...NTERED ON THE WALL PANEL BOARD NEXT TO THE CORNER POST AT THE FRONT OF THE FORT 2 ATTACH THE BASE OF THE FLAG WITH THE 1 2 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS PROVIDED DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN FLAG HEAD SCREW CORNER POST...

Page 118: ...rom the other Telescope Bracket Fasten the Telescope Bracket to the 2 x 4 with the 1 1 4 phillips countersunk head screws provided See Mounting to 4 x 4 Board on the other side of this sheet if you wi...

Page 119: ...of 1 Center the Telescope Stand on top of the 4 x 4 board 2 Place the notched area of one of the half circle shaped Telescope Brackets over the top WARNING DO NOT LOOK INTO SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT LIGHTS...

Page 120: ...en those items should be left off until the Fort Add On is installed Example Steering Wheel Telescope etcetera Panel Slats section of main manual The two panel slats at the front of the play set may b...

Page 121: ...Model 1531 BOXES 1531 wood box 1531 Hardware box 2 Windows REV 3 1 2016 FORT ADD ON KIT Note Plastic Sunburst shown comes with your playset This item is not included with the 1531 kit...

Page 122: ...manual outline how to arrange the panel slats around where the Tire Swing Beam is attached Some playsets have a Tube Slide here along with a rear mounted Ladder If the playset has a Tube Slide here th...

Page 123: ...embling the Roof Panels Step 1 Roof Peak Support Step 2 Rear Panel Support Step 2A Mounting Roof Sections to Playset Step 3 Roof Peak Step 4 Sun Support Step 5 Plastic Sunburst Step 6 Wall Panel Board...

Page 124: ...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 After fami...

Page 125: ...s EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES UP EXAMPLE OF OFFSET HOLES DOWN Counter sunk holes Many of the parts that will be used have counter sunk holes A counter sunk hole is one that surrounds one side of a through...

Page 126: ...7...

Page 127: ...2 x 4 board installation shown below Place the board into position Spot Drill through the holes in the 2 x 4 board into the corner posts with an 11 64 drill bit Remove the 2 x 4 board Continue Exampl...

Page 128: ...8 9 64 ___ Wrench and Socket ___ Deep Well Socket ___ Level ___ Tape Measure ___ Extension Cord if using standard drill ___ Hammer ___ Pencil KIT CONTENTS Swings Slides Accessories ___ Qty Descriptio...

Page 129: ...16 X 3 1 2 5 16 WASHER QTY 2 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREW QTY 32 1525 HARDWARE PAGE 1 OF 1 11 18 2014 S O 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREW QTY 92 8 9 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 USE THE RULER TO THE RIGHT TO MEASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCR...

Page 130: ...EASURE YOUR BOLTS AND SCREWS PICTURE VIEWS SHOWN ABOVE ARE 1 1 SCALE AND CAN BE USED TO MATCH BOLT AND SCREW SIZES QTY 2 HEX BOLT 1531 Rear Treehouse HARDWARE rev A PAGE 1 OF 1 7 16 2015 S O 5 16 X 4...

Page 131: ...OTTOM 1 3 1150 WTB 4 1 X 3 X 14 06 WALL PANEL BOARD 1 3 1406 WPB 2 1 X 4 X 21 75 WALL PANEL BOARD 1 4 2175 WPB 2 1 X 2 X 9 88 WALL PANEL BOARD 1 2 0988 WPB 3 2 1 X 4 X 20 25 WALL PANEL BOARD 1 4 2025...

Page 132: ...Y 1 2 X 4 X 51 13 ROOF SUPPORT RIGHT 2 4 5113 RSR 1 1 X 5 X 6 88 ROOF PEAK 1 5 0688 RP 1 1 2 X 3 X 35 70 SUN SUPPORT 2 3 3570 SS 2 1 X 4 X 18 25 WALL PANEL BOARD 1 4 1825 WPB 2 X 4 X 51 13 ROOF SUPPOR...

Page 133: ...PANEL SLAT 1 6 2825 PS 1 12 1 2 X 6 X 70 00 REAR PANEL SUPPORT 2 6 7000 RPS 4 X 10 X 43 50 ROOF PANEL RIGHT ASSEMBLY 4 10 4350 RPRA 1 4 X 10 X 43 50 ROOF PANEL LEFT ASSEMBLY 4 10 4350 RPLA PICTURE DES...

Page 134: ...PICTURE DESCRIPTION QTY WINDOW PANEL 07 0029 G 1 HARDWARE BOXES 1525 1531 HARDWARE BOXES 1 PLASTIC SUNBURST 07 0028 G 2 THIS PIECE IS INCLUDED WITH PLAYSET PARTS NOT THIS ADD ON KIT 15...

Page 135: ...T VIEW FLUSH 3 ATTACH USING 8 X 1 1 2 WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE DRILLED HOLES INTO THE ROOF SUPPORT 1 3 FOR THE ROOF SECTION RIGHT ROOF SECTION LEFT 4 X 10 X 43 50 ROOF PANEL RIGHT ASSEMBLY REPEAT S...

Page 136: ...FROM THE 1503 BOX LAY THE ROOF SECTION LEFT AND THE ROOF SECTION RIGHT ON A FLAT SURFACE ALIGN THE ANGLED ENDS FLUSH WITH ONE ANOTHER 2 PLACE THE ROOF PEAK SUPPORT ON TOP OF THE ROOF SUPPORTS MAKE SUR...

Page 137: ...2 USE 5 16 X 4 1 2 HEX BOLTS AND 5 16 WASHERS TO ATTACH THE HOLES OF THE REAR PANEL SUPPORT TO THE T NUTS INSTALLED ON THE CORNER POSTS 3 PLACE THE CENTER POST INSIDE THE REAR PANEL SUPPORT AT THE RE...

Page 138: ...5 16 X 3 1 2 LAG SCREW 2 SECURE THE ROOF SECTION TO THE CORNER POSTS USING TWO 5 16 X 3 1 2 LAG SCREWS STEP 3 MOUNTING ROOF SECTIONS TO PLAYSET THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY ROOF SUPPORTS AND 5 16 WASHER...

Page 139: ...WOOD SCREW PLAYSET ROOF SUPPORT GENERIC PLAYSET REAR OF PLAYSET STEP 4 ROOF PEAK 1 MOUNT THE 1 X 5 X 6 88 ROOF PEAK ON TOP OF THE ROOF SECTION ASSEMBLY FLUSH WITH THE PLAY SET ROOF SUPPORTS FASTEN US...

Page 140: ...F SUPPORT STEP 5 SUN SUPPORT 1 PLACE THE 2 X 3 X 35 70 SUN SUPPORT IN BETWEEN THE ROOF SUPPORTS FASTEN USING 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS THROUGH THE PRE DRILLED HOLES ON EACH END MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS...

Page 141: ...Y THE PLASTIC SUNBURST MUST BE UP AGAINST THE OVERHANGING ROOF BOARDS FASTEN THE PLASTIC SUNBURST TO THE ROOF SUPPORTS USING TWO 8 X 2 1 2 WOOD SCREWS ON THE TOP AND SIX 8 X 2 WOOD SCREWS ON THE REMAI...

Page 142: ...PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED FASTEN USING SIX 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS 4 MOUNT THE 1 X 3 X 11 50 WINDOW TOP BOTTOM USING THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM MAKE SURE THE PRE DRILLED HOLES ARE OFFSET UP ON THE...

Page 143: ...OD SCREWS 1 PLACE EACH PLASTIC WINDOW INTO THE REAR OPENINGS WITH THE ARCHED SECTION REAR PLASTIC WINDOW REAR OF PLAYSET WOOD SCREW 8 X 1 1 4 1 X 3 X 11 50 WINDOW TOP BOTTOM BOARD 1 X 4 X 20 50 WALL P...

Page 144: ...ARDS AND FASTEN IT USING SIX 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREWS REPEAT SUB STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR THE OTHER SIDE 8 X 1 1 4 WOOD SCREW 1 X 2 X 9 88 WALL PANEL BOARD 3 MOUNT THE 1 X 4 X 10 00 WALL PANEL BOARD NEXT TO THE...

Page 145: ...4 X 2 5 8 X 28 1 4 SWING BEAM SIDE 12 1 4 VIEW FROM OUTSIDE LADDER SIDE THE PLAYSET 5 4 X 2 5 8 X 28 1 4 PANEL SLAT 5 4 X 6 X 28 1 4 PANEL SLAT 19 3 8 2 X 4 X 28 9 16 5 4 X 6 X 28 1 4 PANEL SLAT CENTE...

Page 146: ...5 8 X 28 1 4 PANEL SLAT 5 4 X 6 X 28 1 4 PANEL SLAT 19 3 8 STEP 10A PANEL SLATS 2 WOOD SCREWS IN THE PRE DRILLED HOLES 1 INSTALL THE PANEL SLATS AT EQUAL LENGTHS SEE DETAIL BELOW FOR MEASUREMENTS 2 AT...

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