Arbor Swing
Installation Instructions
NOTES: Please check for any damage caused by the shipping company and take appropriate steps
to file a claim, if needed.
*Please call
Digsafe
and check for any underground utilities before digging anywhere.
Materials needed
Cordless drill/driver, T25 bit, 5/16” or 8mm nut driver bit, post hole shovel, spade shovel, level, tape measure,
hand tamp, 6’ ladder, and thirty two (32) 50lb bags of fast-setting premixed concrete (not included). Concrete
amount required may very depending on how deep you can get the holes. Concrete amounts can be easily
calculated at
http://www.quikrete.com/Calculator/Main.asp
Instructions
1. Remove items from pallet or packaging. You should find four (8) shiplapped (L-notched) 4x4 post halves
(the four top post halves are longer than the four bottom halves), two (2) railing sections, two (2) post joists,
three (3) main joists, five (5) top joists, four (4) trim pieces, and one (1) package of hardware.
*Note:
It is recommended to assemble the Arbor Swing on flat ground (such as a parking lot), then
be carried to desired installation location. All pieces are labeled for easy assembly.
2. Attach the four sets of shiplapped (L-notched) post halves together with the 3” lag screws provided,
screwing three (3) screws per post through the predrilled holes to assemble the four posts.
3. Now you’ll attach the railing sections to the posts. Insert the railing section into the two notches, located
toward the center of the post, on both of the corresponding posts. The end of the railing should be flush with
the end of the post, and line up with the pre-drilled holes as show in image 1 on page 4. Do this for both of
the railings.
4. Now you should have two sets of posts attached to railings that we’ll refer to as the two post assemblies
(post assembly 1 and 2). Lay the post assemblies on the ground with the railing blasters facing up. Insert
the post joist into the notch, located toward the top of the post, on both posts. Do this for both post
assemblies.
5. Lay both post assemblies on their sides, so the posts in each assembly align vertically as shown in image 2
on page 4. Attach the end main joist to the posts on post assembly 1 and 2, lining it up with the markings
and predrilled holes. Flip the arbor swing assembly over and repeat this step installing the other end main
joist.
6. Stand the arbor swing assembly upright and assemble the middle main joist and the top joists using a ladder
to reach. We’ll install the trim pieces and the swing once the arbor swing assembly is installed in the
ground.
7. Move arbor swing assembly to desired location. Position the assembly so the posts are close to the location
you want and mark the location of the post bottoms, referencing the foundation plan on page 4.
8. Move the arbor swing assembly away from marked locations to give you room to dig post holes, using a
post hole shovel, post hole digger, or auger bit.
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