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CONNECTING BRIDGE
19715-100 Rev E (07-20)
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BRIDGE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2 - Cut Away Platform Support:
The purpose of this step is to eliminate tripping while
entering the bridge. Locate one Bridge Platform Board and
use its length as a guide. There should be a distance of
approximately 1-3/8" from the edges of the Bridge Platform
Board to the marks made in STEP 1. Mark the length of the
Bridge Platform Board onto the Platform Support. Notch the
Platform Support between the marks using a saw, as shown.
The bottom of the notch should be level with the surface of
the Platform Boards. Repeat this process on the adjacent
gym tower.
Note:
Please pay special attention when making the marks.
The placement of the marks will affect the assembly of the
bridge. Remember to stain the cut away surfaces.
STEP 3 - Install Bridge Posts:
Locate two Bridge Posts and align them against the marks
made in STEP 1. The side with a greater space between two
countersunk holes should face directly away fom the gym.
The Right Bridge Post should have the side with shorter
distance between two countersunk holes face to the right,
and the Left Bridge Post should have countersunk holes face
to the left. Mark the position of the holes in the Bridge Posts
onto the Platform Support and Top Rail. Drill 3/8" diameter
holes through the wood at marks made. Fasten each Bridge
Post to the gym tower using four 5/16 x 4" Hex Assemblies
(A Hex Bolt Assembly consists of one Hex Bolt, one Lock
Washer, one Flat Washer and one Weld Nut). Repeat the
process on the other tower.
Note:
Make sure there are no obstructions behind the
Platform Support before drilling through.
Top Rail has been omitted for clarity.
illustration #4
STEP 1 - Preparation:
Locate one Bridge Rail and use its length as a guide to
place the two gym towers (Approx. 8ft. apart). The Bridge
can be mounted on any side of each gym tower that is clear
of obstructions (ie: Swing accessories, Ladder, Slides etc.).
Locate two Bridge Posts and align them against the Top Rail
and Bottom Rail of the gym tower at the desired position. The
distance between the Bridge Posts should be approximately
23-5/8" (as shown in Illustration 2). Mark the placement on
the Top Rail and Bottom Rail. Be aware of any obstructions
behind the Platform Support that could interfere with the
attachment of the Bridge Posts (see STEP 3). Remove Wall
Slats between the Bridge Posts.
Repeat this process with the other gym tower.
Note:
Make sure the marks are square, this will effect the
proper alignment of the Bridge.
illustration #3
illustration #2
23-5/8"
1-3/8"
1-3/8"
1-7/8"
23-5/8"
