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Components purchased separately: (2) Swing Seats (PS 7948), (1 pr) Gym Rings (PS 7836), (3 pr) Swing Hangers (PS 7676)

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PS 7664

Extend-A-Bay

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Summary of Contents for Play Action Extend-A-Bay

Page 1: ...y through Friday 8 00 A M to 5 00 P M C S T Ask for Customer Service Do not return to the store Thank You for choosing PlayStar Because it is our intention to make this a positive family experience we have taken great care in preparing this product Should you have any questions or if we can assist you in any way please call our friendly Customer Service Department for immediate action We Will Glad...

Page 2: ...mpress to about a 9 inch depth of surfacing over time The surfacing will also compact displace and settle and should be periodically refilled to maintain at least a 9 inch depth Use containment such as digging out around the perimeter and or lining the perimeter with landscape edging Don t forget to account for water drainage Check and maintain the depth of the loose fill surfacing material To mai...

Page 3: ...r ance between the lowest point of component and top of shock absorbing surfacing material WARNING Lawn swings are designed for use by children two years of age and older Use by children under the age of two can result in entrapment between the seat and backrest NEVER place children in a rear ward facing position or with legs between the seat and backrest because the child s body may pass through ...

Page 4: ...mer Drill Bit 1 Spade Bit Pencil Tape Chalk Saw Horses COMPONENTS INCLUDED HARDWARE INCLUDED shown actual size x 4 hex bolt 1 washers 22 x 3 lag screws 2 x hex bolts 2 8 x 1 deck screws 14 x 4 hex bolts 7 Lock Nuts 14 x 3 hex bolts 2 x 2 hex bolts 2 Corner Brackets 2 Sturdy Frame Brace 1 Sturdy Frame Brackets 2 Right Hand Left Hand ...

Page 5: ...e materials you have on hand OR 2 x 4 Laminiated Post A Frame 4 x 4 Post A Frame Cut all your lumber now marking each board by size as you go Stack identical size boards in neat piles If you do not want to mark on lumber use masking tape or chalk This will improve your building time greatly because you will be able to readily locate boards by size as the instructions call for them For Cutting Guid...

Page 6: ... 8 two 2 boards required OR 96 5 Boards 2 boards purchased with Extend A Bay Kit 3 boards from existing PlayStar Playset 120 2 Boards purchased with Extend A Bay Kit 4 x 4 x 8 five 5 boards required 2 x 6 x 10 two 2 boards required 96 If you have 2 x 6 x 120 boards from your existing playset you will need to cut them down to 96 2 Boards from existing PlayStar Playset 23 4 63 63 Note For a 63 angle...

Page 7: ...2 boards required 2 x 4 x 10 1 1 board required 2 boards 144 1 board OR 23 4 63 63 Note For a 63 angle cut measure 23 4 from straight cut Draw a line from measurement to corner of straight cut 23 4 2 x 6 Free Standing Follow this Cutting Guide if the posts on your A Frame are made with Laminated 2 x 4 Follow this Cutting Guide if the posts on your A Frame are made with 4 x 4 60 60 ...

Page 8: ...on drilled 2 x 4 x 96 board Make sure boards are flush with each other If one board is longer than the other flush one end and let the other end hang over Secure with 8 x 2 deck screws Flush one end end Flush one end Flush one Note Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A Frames Follow Pages 8 12 Skip to Page 13 for 4 x4 Post A Frame Assembly Mark Drill holes at the loca...

Page 9: ...t Secure bracket with two x 4 hex bolts washers and lock nuts Repeat for each post Caution Make sure bolts are tight and the threads of each bolt are at least flush to the end of the nut to ensure proper engagement Note Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A Frames Stop Stop Stop Stop Rear View of bracket and post assembly showing correct position Rear View of bracket ...

Page 10: ...les of brackets as shown do not use flat washers Flipped Bolt Items for STEP 4 2 x hex bolts 2 lock nuts Place two x hex bolts and lock nuts through the two lower holes of bracket on single post as shown do not use flat washers Note These bolts are necessary to properly align the single post assembly to beam at a later step Single Leg Post Skip this step for Free Standing Swing Station Note Quanti...

Page 11: ...6 36 2 x 4 x 60 36 2 x 60 x 4 2 92 36 A A Note Brackets are facing down SEE PAGE 6 OF YOUR ORIGINAL PLAYSTAR PLAYSET INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLE PATTERNS Note Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A Frames Mark and drill holes at the locations shown from the edges Items for STEP 5 1 A Frame 2 A Frames 1 or 2 2 x 4 x 60 board 4 or 8 8 x 2 deck screws ...

Page 12: ...et as a drill guide and drill on the lumber side holes completely through the boards Secure with hex bolts washers on the lumber side and lock nuts NOTE If you are bolting through one board use a x 2 hex bolt If you are bolting through two boards use a x 3 hex bolt Note Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to build the A Frames 2 x 4 x 60 1 A Frame 2 A Frame 2 or 4 corner brackets ...

Page 13: ...h the 4 x 4 board Secure with two x 4 hex bolts with washers and lock nuts Repeat for each assembly Left hand Right hand Stop Stop Stop Stop Rear View of bracket and post assembly showing correct position Rear View of bracket and post assembly showing correct position 4 x 4 Post Extend A Bay Swing Station 3 Post 5 Post 3 or 5 4 x 4 x 96 boards 2 or 5 Sturdy Frame Brackets 4 or 10 x 4 hex bolts 8 o...

Page 14: ...2 x hex bolts 2 lock nuts A Frame Assembly Place two x hex bolts and lock nuts through the two lower holes of bracket on single 4 x 4 Assembly do not use washers Note These bolts are necessary to properly align the 4 x4 Assembly to beam at a later step Single Leg Post Skip this step for Free Standing Swing Station Left hand Right hand Note Quantities will vary depending on the materials used to bu...

Page 15: ...Sturdy Frame Connector as shown Use Connector as a drill guide and drill holes 1 deep into the board Secure with 14 x 1 pan head screws Position assemblies as shown Secure with 14 x 1 pan head screws 8 x 2 deck screws and x 3 lag screws with washers 2 x 6 x 65 Left Right Predrill Dia for 8 x 2 deck screws Dia for 14 x 1 pan head screws Dia for x 3 lag screws Note Brackets are facing down from exis...

Page 16: ... screws 1 4 Dia for 3 8 x 3 lag screws Left Hand Extend A Bay Swing Beam Right Hand Extend A Bay Swing Beam STOP READ If your swing beam looks like this follow instructions on Pages 22 26 If you are building the Swing Station follow instructions on Pages 27 31 If your swing beam looks like this follow instructions on Pages 17 21 Free Standing Swing Station Note direction of Single Leg on playset y...

Page 17: ...ts as a drill guide and drill holes completely through the 2 x 6 x 120 board as shown 90 Helpful Hint If you are standing here looking at the assembly the A Frame will be on your left side the single post will be on your right side and the brackets will be pointing the same direction Shown with 4 x 4 Post A Frame 30 18 18 18 12 Items for STEP 2 1 2 x 6 x 96 board 8 8 x 2 deck screws Position 2 x 6...

Page 18: ...lled in A Frame Assembly Step 2 and attach with 8 x 1 deck screws Use the brackets as a drill guide and drill holes completely through the 2 x 6 x 96 board as shown Drill 32 63 2 x 6 x 96 90 18 Items for STEP 4 1 2 x 6 x 120 board 12 8 x 2 deck screws Position 2 x 6 x 120 board directly on top of 2 x 6 x 96 board as shown Secure with 8 x 2 deck screws at dimensions shown 12 35 18 18 2 x 6 x 120 11...

Page 19: ...e 4 x 4 Assembly must be supported at all times to keep the bracket from bending Complete Step 6 Rotate back to original position and proceed with Step 7 Use the holes in the bottom board as a drill guide and drill holes back through both boards On the A Frame Assemblies attach x 4 hex bolts washers and lock nuts On the 4 x 4 Assembly attach two x 4 bolts washers and lock nuts Leave hole closest t...

Page 20: ...will help Tighten swing hanger until loop is tight against adjoining board and swing hanger is positioned as shown Drill another hole 2 deep in adjoining board through swing hanger loop and secure each swing hanger with one x 3 lag screw and washer Front View 20 Shown with 4 x 4 Post A Frame Items for Step 7 10 swing hangers 10 x 3 lag screws 10 washers TURN TO PAGES 28 31 FOR STURDY FRAME BRACE A...

Page 21: ...he assembly is square hold beam tight against bolts installed in A Frame Assembly Step 2 and attach with 8 x 1 deck screws Use the brackets as a drill guide and drill holes completely through the 2 x 6 x 120 board as shown Helpful Hint If you are standing here looking at the assembly the A Frame will be on your right side the single post will be on your left side and the brackets will be pointing ...

Page 22: ...ly 1 2 x 6 x 96 board 2 8 x 1 deck screws Lay out the A Frame Assembly elevated on 3 of scrap lumber Position one 2 x 6 x 96 board under brackets as shown Making sure the assembly is square hold beam tight against bolts installed in A Frame Assembly Step 2 and attach with 8 x 1 deck screws Use the brackets as a drill guide and drill holes completely through the 2 x 6 x 96 board as shown Drill 90 S...

Page 23: ...of 2 x 6 x 96 board as shown Secure with 8 x 2 deck screws at dimensions shown Position assemblies as shown Pull ends tightly together while making sure the beams are in a straight line Secure with 8 x 2 deck screws at dimensions shown 11 12 Items for STEP 5 4 8 x 2 deck screws Shown with 4 x 4 Post A Frame Shown with 4 x 4 Post A Frame ...

Page 24: ...ers and lock nuts On the 4 x 4 Assembly attach two x 4 bolts washers and lock nuts Leave hole closest to end open as it will be used to attach beam to tower assembly Note Cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts with a hack saw flush to the end of the nut and remove sharp edges with a metal file Mark the top board on the bottom edge at the dimensions shown Drill a hole 2 deep in the center of...

Page 25: ...old board tight against bolts installed in A Frame Assembly Step 2 and attachwith 8 x 1 deck screws Again use the brackets as a drill guide and drill three holes completely through the 2 x 6 x 144 board as shown 90 Drill Drill 11 36 18 18 36 23 2 x 6 x 144 Items for STEP 2 1 2 x 6 x 144 board 14 8 x 2 deck screws Position second 2 x 6 x 144 board directly on top of first board and secure with 8 x ...

Page 26: ...uires two adults Complete Step 3 Rotate back to original position and proceed with Step 4 Use the holes in the bottom board as a drill guide and drill holes back through both boards Attach x 4 hex bolts washers and lock nuts as shown Note Cut off all protruding threaded ends of bolts with a hack saw flush to the end of the nut and remove sharp edges with a metal file 26 Shown with 4 x 4 Post A Fra...

Page 27: ... will help Tighten swing hanger until loop is tight against adjoining board and swing hanger is positioned as shown Drill another hole 2 deep in adjoining board through swing hanger loop and secure each swing hanger with one x 3 lag screw and washer Items for STEP 4 6 swing hangers 6 x 3 lag screws 6 washers Drill a hole completely through beam for attaching rope here Front View Shown with 4 x 4 P...

Page 28: ... washer and lock nut Items for Step 2 1 4 hex bolt 2 washers 1 lock nut Make sure brace is square to beam Using the brace as a template drill a hole completely through beam Secure the Sturdy Frame Brace to the beam with the x 4 hex bolt washers and lock nut Sturdy Frame Brace Installation 2 x 4 Laminated Posts TURN TO PAGE 30 FOR ANCHORING INSTALLATION ...

Page 29: ...to beam Using the brace as a template drill a hole completely through beam Note It is easiest to remove this bolt by continuing to rotate in a counterclockwise direction Drill x 4 hex bolt x 4 hex bolt Secure the Sturdy Frame Brace to the beam with the x 4 hex bolt washers and lock nut removed in Step 1 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for second A Frame Assembly x 4 hex bolt Items for STEP 2 1 Sturdy...

Page 30: ...st be placed below the level of the shock absorbing surfacing material to prevent tripping or injury resulting from a fall Reminder Be sure to install proper shock absorbing surfacing material Refer to the Safety Guide at the beginning of this plan ANCHORING Climbing Rope Tie five knots equally spaced for climbing grips Fig 1 Insert rope through top hole in beam and tie a knot with 4 remaining Sec...

Page 31: ...31 Left Hand Extend A Bay Swing Station Right Hand Extend A Bay Swing Station 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 32: ...bining 2 x4 Laminated Post A Frames and 4 x4 A Frames to complete your project will also work STEP Determine Post Type of Your A Frames STEP Choose Extend A Bay or Free Standing Swing Station Project Select from the materials list below based on your decision in Step 1 2 x 4 Laminated Post A Frame 1 Extend A Bay Swing Station Kit PS 7664 5 2 x 4 x 8 60 8 x 2 Deck Screws 2 2 x 6 x 10 1 set Playset ...

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