
Tools Required
Shovel
Swing Hangers
Swing hangers must be screwed into the wood
the full length of the shaft, so that the triangular
head is touching the wood (see swing hanger
diagram). Failure to correctly install swing hangers
may result in the hanger itself breaking, or the
hanger becoming dislodged from the wood.
Either circumstance can cause serious injury. Big
Backyard cannot assume any responsibility for
incorrect installation of swing hangers.
(Liquid soap may be used as a lubricant for ease
of installation).
NOTE: Follow proper assembly procedure.
Warning: For your child’s safety orientate the swing
hangers as shown to ensure your swing will have the proper
swinging motion when installed. Failure to do so could result in
the premature breaking off of the swing hanger or swing chain.
Hardware
When making the selection of 1/4” and 5/16”
hardware, carefully read the instructions in each
step of this manual to ensure the proper hardware
is used.
NOTE: 5/16” Hardware is larger in diameter than 1/4”.
The Swing Triangle Plate has a total of 5 holes,
and they are all used depending on where you are
installing it. When installing the plates, pay close
attention to the holes required. When complete,
the swing end should be angled out (away from
fort) approx. 110˚
NOTE: In the event that the thread of a Hex Bolt is
exposed beyond the tee-nut, please disassemble, add
another flat washer to head of hex bolt and reassemble.
Tee - Nuts & Lock washers
Place tee-nut in hole and tap into place with
hammer. Insert the hex bolt through, first the
lock washer and then the flat washer, and feed
through hole. Hand tighten to ensure bolt and
tee-nut connection (this may not be possible due
to coating on hardware, if not use a ratchet), and
then proceed with ratchet. DO NOT over tighten.
Hardware should not crush wood.
NOTE: A 1/4” lock washer and flat washer, are used with
1/4” hex bolt or 5/16” with 5/16”.
Dowel Installation
1. Insert Dowel into provided holes until the
shoulder of tenon is flush to the face of the
Swing Rail or Access Rail or
Ladder Post.
2. Pre-drill a 3 x 1/8” hole through Rail or Post
prior to securing with wood screw. Securing with
screw prior to pre-drilling may lead to cracking
and must be avoided.
3. Secure dowel in place with approprate wood
screws and instructed within manual
.
Swing Hanger
Swing Hanger
Screw Hanger in until
it is snug and flush with
bottom of Swing Beam.
Swing Hanger orientation for
swing attachment.
Swing Beam
Swing Beam
Dowel
Rail
1/8” Drill Bit
Shoulder
Tenon
Level
#2 & #3 Phillips
or Robertson
Safety
Glasses
Drill (1/8”
3/16” Bit)
Measuring
Tape
Hammer
Ratchet 1/2”,
7/16” & 9/16”
Hex Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Wood
Tee-Nut
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HELPFUL HINTS
Square
Ruler
Step
Ladder