
8
" LOCK NUT
" WASHER
" WASHER
3
8
3
BOLT CAP
3
8
3
1
2
"
LAG SCREW
STEP 25: SWING BEAM TO FORT
*AN EXTRA PERSON IS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP
1: HAVE ONE PERSON WALK THE SWING BEAM OUT TO THE END OF THE FORT FROM INSIDE THE FORT WHILE THE
OTHER PERSON CARRIES IT BY THE LEGS.
2: LINE UP THE PILOT HOLES AT THE END OF THE SWING BEAM WITH THE MIDDLE HOLES ON THE SWING BEAM PLATE.
3: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE AND SWING BEAM SUPPORT USING A 9" CARRIAGE BOLT
WITH A TORQUE WASHER ON TOP AND A 3/8" LOCK NUT AND WASHER ON THE BOTTOM. PLACE GREEN BOLT
CAPS OVER EXPOSED THREADS AFTER SECURING.
4: FASTEN THE SWING BEAM TO THE SWING BEAM PLATE FROM UNDERNEATH WITH A 3/8 X 3-1/2" LAG SCREW AND
3/8" WASHER.
5: USE VISE GRIPS TO HOLD CARRIAGE BOLTS IN PLACE WHEN INSTALLING.
9" CARRIAGE BOLT
TORQUE WASHER