General Info to Review Before Installation
• Depending on your experience, assembly of the slide can take as little as 1-1/2 hours
up to 2 hours, after inventory of parts; therefore, we recommend you set aside at least 2
hours for assembly.
• Identify all of the parts for your slide. Empty the box and lay out the parts so you can
see them. This instruction book will have detailed drawings that will make it easy for you
to recognize individual parts.
• After everything is laid out, check carefully to ensure all parts are present. Make sure
there are no broken pieces.
• Find an area to sort your hardware. It is best to open the hardware on a solid surface
so that you do not lose any pieces in the grass. This will save time and familiarize you
with all the different pieces in the hardware bag.
• After familiarizing yourself with all of the components, read all instructions thoroughly.
Reading instructions after you have studied the parts will help you understand the
installation process, and help to eliminate unnecessary mistakes.
• Pay close attention to the diameter and length of each bolt and screw.
• Never tighten hardware completely at first. It helps to have some adjustment for bolt
alignment while you are attaching parts together. After everything is square, tighten
each joint.
• After you complete installation, make sure every bolt, screw, and nut is tight, and the
slide is secured to the play set.
• Wood will expand and contract with the seasons. Check all bolt connections
seasonally.
• Place the slide on level ground, not less than 6 feet from any structure or obstruction
such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical
wires.
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
___ Standard or Cordless Drill with clutch feature for driving screws
___ Drill Bit, 1/8”, 1/4”
___ 9/16” Wrench and Socket (custom fort applications only) if using 3/8” lag screws
___ 9/16” Deep Well Socket (custom fort applications only) if using 3/8” lag screws
___ 5/8” open end wrench
___ Tape Measure
___ Extension Cord (if using standard drill or electric saw)
___ Pencil
___ Shovel
___ Saw (Hand Saw or Circular Saw) for custom fort applications only.
___ Speed Square or Carpenter Square
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