CRANBROOK FORT AND SWING – F23875AUSI INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 26'-0" To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, you must read and follow these instructions. Keep and refer to these instructions often and give them to any future owner of this play system. Manufacturer contact information provided below. OBSTACLE FREE SAFETY ZONE - 25’5” x 26’ (7.75 m x 7.92 m) area requires Protective Surfacing. See page 3. 13'-5" 25'-5" MAXIMUM VERTICAL FALL HEIGHT - 6’5” (1.
Warnings and Safe Play Instructions CONTINUOUS ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED. Most serious injuries and deaths on playground equipment have occurred while children were unsupervised! Our products are designed to meet mandatory and voluntary safety standards. Complying with all warnings and recommendations in these instructions will reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to children using this play system.
Protective Surfacing - Reducing Risk of Serious Head Injury From Falls. One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment. The protective surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with ASTM F1292.
Instructions for Proper Maintenance Your Cedar Summit Play System is designed and constructed of quality materials with your child’s safety in mind. As with all outdoor products used by children, it will weather and wear. To maximize the enjoyment, safety and life of your Play Set, it is important that you, the owner, properly maintain it. Check the following at the beginning of the play season: HARDWARE: Check metal parts for rust.
About Our Wood Solowave Design™ uses only premium playset lumber, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although great care has been taken in selecting the best quality lumber available, wood is a product of nature and susceptible to weathering (changes in the aesthetics of the wood). A light sanding may be required to remove minor splinters. For your information, we have described some changes that may occur as a result of weathering: 1.
Keys to Assembly Success Tools Required Shovel Measuring Tape Drill (1/8” 3/16” Bit) Safety Glasses Hammer Part Identification Key On each page, you will find the parts and quantities required to complete the assembly step illustrated on that page. Here is a sample. Ratchet 1/2”, 7/16” & 9/16” Level #2 & #3 Phillips or Robertson Square Ruler Step Ladder 2X 1234 Post 2 x 4 x 83” Symbols Throughout these instructions symbols are provided as important reminders for proper and safe assembly.
5/16" (8mm) Flat Washer 1/4" (6mm) Lock Washer 5/16" (8mm) T-Nut 1/4" (6mm) T-Nut 1/4" (6mm) Flat Washer 5/16" (8mm) Flat Washer For example: BOLT LENGTH 4½ (4.5) inches long 1 inch = 25.4mm LENGTH CONVERSION 0.31 inches x 25.4mm = 8mm BOLT DIAMETER 5/16 (0.31) inches For example: 1 inch = 25.4mm DIAMETER CONVERSION HARDWARE LENGTH CHART inches vs millimetres 6 152 5½ 140 5 127 114 4½ 4 102 3½ 89 3 76 2½ 64 2 51 1½ 38 1¼ 32 1-1/8 29 1 25.4 7/8 22 3/4 19 1/2 12.
63.5 2 1/2" 5/4 x 3 88.9 3 1/2" 5/4 x 4 114.3 4 1/2" 5/4 x 5 139.7 5 1/2" 5/4 x 6 88.9 3 1/2" 4x4 38.1 1 1/2" 34.9 1 3/8" 34.9 1 3/8" 38.1 1 1/2" 38.1 1 1/2" 2x6 136.5 5 3/8" 2x4 85.7 3 3/8" 2x3 63.5 2 1/2" 2 x2 15.9 5/8" 82.6 3 1/4" 34.9 1 3/8" 60.3 2 3/8" 85.7 3 3/8" 114.3 4 1/2" 136.5 5 3/8" 1/2 x 4 1x2 1x3 1x4 1x5 1x6 LENGTH CONVERSION 1 inch = 25.4mm 59.25 inches x 25.4mm = 1505mm For example: BOARD LENGTH 59¼ (59.25) inches 15.9 5/8" 15.9 5/8" 15.9 5/8" 15.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1 pc. - 2430 - Clock Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 12-1/8 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3632430 Nominal Size x4 1x2 1x4 1x5 ½ 7 pc. - 2412 - CE Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 12 1/8 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3632412 Actual Size 7 16 " x 3¼" ⅝" x 1⅜" ⅝" x 3⅜" ⅝" x 4½" 12 pc. - 2556 - CE Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3632556 6 pc. - 1852 - CE Siding 3/8 x 3-1/2 x 36 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3631852 6 pc. - 2413 - CE Siding 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 46 5/8 " ‐ Box 3 ‐ 3632413 20 pc.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1 pc. - 2560 - Lower Bench 1 x 4 x 37 5/8 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632560 Nominal Size x4 1x2 1x4 1x5 ½ 1 pc. - 2422 - Lower Back 1 x 4 x 46 1/2 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632422 Actual Size 7 16 " x 3¼" ⅝" x 1⅜" ⅝" x 3⅜" ⅝" x 4½" 1 pc. - 2408 - Wall Support 1 x 4 x 49 3/4 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632408 1 pc. - 0353 - MK Ground 1 x 4 x 55-1/4 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3640353 2 pc. - 2406 - Wall Board 1 x 5 x 19-3/4" ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632406 2 pc. - 2387 - Side Arch 1 x 5 x 38 1/4 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632387 4 pc.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1 pc. - 2558 - Ground Back 1 x 5 x 68" ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632558 2 pc. - 2418 - Gable Top 1 x 6 x 19 " ‐ Box 3 ‐ 3632418 2 pc. - 0606 - CE Access Board 1 x 6 x 19 3/4 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3630606 Nominal Size Actual Size 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 2" x 2" 2" x 3" 2" x 4" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 1⅜" x 1⅜" 1½" x 2½" 1⅜" x 3⅜" 2 pc. - 0702 - CE Wall Boards 1 x 6 x 23-1/2 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3630702 3 pc.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1 pc. - 0376 - Table Top 5/4 x 6 x 32 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3640376 1 pc. - 2553 - MK Board 5/4 x 6 x 38-7/8 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632553 1 pc. - 2562 - Bench Top 5/4 x 6 x 39-3/4 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632562 Nominal Size Actual Size 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 2" x 2" 2" x 3" 2" x 4" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 1½" x 1½" 1½" x 2½" 1⅜" x 3⅜" 1 pc. - 2389 - SW Back 5/4 x 6 x 46-5/8 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632389 3 pc.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 2 pc. - 2382 - MK Post 2 x 3 x 77 1/2 " ‐ Box 2 ‐ 3632382 2 pc. - 2496 - Seat Block 2 x 4 x 3-1/4 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3632496 1 pc. - 4919 - SW Rail Block 2 x 4 x 5-3/8 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3644919 Nominal Size Actual Size 5/4" x 4" 5/4" x 5" 5/4" x 6" 1" x 6" 1" x 5" 1" x 4" 2" x 2" 2" x 3" 2" x 4" 1" x 3½" 1" x 4½" 1" x 5½" ⅝" x 5⅜" ⅝" x 4½" ⅝" x 3⅜" 1½" x 1½" 1½" x 2½" 1⅜" x 3⅜" 4 pc. - 2364 - Block 2 x 4 x 13 " ‐ Box 4 ‐ 3632364 1 pc.
Part Identification (Reduced Part Size) 1X 9320240 Hand Grip -Yellow 1X 3320124 Clock Assembly 1X 3201710 Door Hardware 2X 9207713 Magnetic Door Catch 1X A27120 I Slide 48" High Rail 1X 3200202 Glider Hanger (2pk) (SLIDE SOLD SEPARATELY) 2X 9201712 Door Hinge 1X 3320386 Rocks (5pk) 3-Green 2-Yellow 1X 3200184 Triangle Plate (4pk) Green 2X 9201716 Door Handle 1X 3533860 (4pk) 39" Glider Rope & Chain (welded chain) 1X 9320546 Small Window White 1X 3200164 (4pk) Corner Brace Set 2X 9200141 MB Hanger
Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 9pc. LS1 - Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2" - (9262212) 2pc. LS2 - Lag Screw 1/4 x 2-1/2" - (9272222) 6pc. LS3 - Lag Screw 1/4 x 3" - (9262230) 28pc. H2 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2" - (9277220) 9pc. H3 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 2-1/2" - (9277222) 2pc. H12 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 3" - (9277230) 13pc. H4 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4" - (9277240) 10pc. H8 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 4-1/4" - (9277241) 4pc. H7 - Hex Bolt 1/4 x 5-1/2" - (9277252) 4pc. G7 - Hex Bolt 5/16 x 5-1/2" - (9277352) 4pc.
Hardware Identification (Actual Size) 5 15pc. LW2 - 16" Lock Washer - (9253300) 5pc. BN1 -1/4" Barrel Nut - (9248200) 91pc. FW1 -1/4" Flat Washer - (9251200) 75pc. LW1 -1/4" Lock Washer - (9253200) 5 34pc. FW2 - 16" Flat Washer - (9251300) 70pc. TN1 - 1/4" T - Nut -(9285200) 9pc. FW0 -3/16" Flat Washer - (9251100) 5 15pc. TN2 - 16" T- Nut - (9285300) 2pc. LN1 - 1/4" Lock Nut - (9283200) 5 12pc. LN2 - 16" Lock Nut - (9283300) 1pc. D4 1 1 9pc.
Step 1: Inventory Parts - Read This Before Starting Assembly STOP A. STOP STOP STOP his is the time for you to inventory all your hardware, wood and accessories, T referencing the parts identification sheets. This will assist you with your assembly. • The wood pieces will have the four digit key number stamped on the ends of the boards. The wood pieces are referenced throughout the instructions with this number. • Please refer to Page 6 for proper hardware assembly.
Step 2: Rock Wall Assembly Fig. 2.1 2330 2330 0702 2257 S2 2257 2257 x 4 per board 2555 Note: The holes in the rock boards must orient to the top of the boards. 8-1/4” Approx Note: Gaps between boards 2-3/4” A: Lay 2 (2555) Rock Rails down, side by side with angled edges facing down. (fig. 2.1) B: Place (0702) CE Wall Board on the bottom of each (2555) Rock Rail as shown in fig. 2.1. Make sure (0702) CE Wall Board is flush to the outside and bottom edges of each (2555) Rock Rail.
Step 3: Swing Beam Assembly WARNING: Fig. 3.4 For your child’s safety, orientate the swing hangers as shown to ensure your swing will have proper swing motion when installed. Failure to do so could result in premature failure of the swing hanger or swing chain. Make sure triangle is tight against beam A: In the middle holes of (1825) Back Beam install 2 Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers (fig. 3.1) making sure the swing hangers are oriented in the direction shown in fig. 3.4 to maintain proper swing motion.
Step 4: Swing End Assembly A: Attach 2 (1863) SW Posts to (1856) SW Upright using 2 (G4) 5/16 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 4.1) G5 Fig. 4.1 5/16” Lock Washer 1863 1856 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” T-Nut 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” T-Nut 5/16” Lock Washer G4 1862 1863 B: Attach (1862) SW Support to both (1863) SW Posts and (1856) SW Upright using 3 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 4.
Step 5: Attach Swing End to Swing Beam A: Place (4919) SW Rail Block in the centre between (1826) Front Beam and (1825) Back Beam and attach with 1 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 5.1 and 5.2) Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.2 H8 1/4” Lock Washer Glider Hangers 1/4” Flat Washer 1826 WARNING: Glider Hangers must be tight and secure to Swing Beams. 4919 1/4” T-Nut 1825 B: Attach Swing End Assembly to the side of the Swing Beam Assembly with the overhang (fig. 5.3 and 5.
Step 6: Door Assembly Part 1 A: On the inside of (8197) Door Panel, measure 19” up from the bottom then attach Catch Plate flush to the edge using 2 (S18) #6 x 1” Wood Screws. (fig. 6.1 and 6.2) B: On the inside of (8197) Door Panel beside the Catch Plate attach 1 Door Handle using 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 6.1 and 6.2) Fig. 6.1 Inside View 8197 19” S13 Fig. 6.
Step 6: Door Assembly Part 2 C: On the outside of the (8197) Door Panel attach the second Door Handle at approximately the same place as the one on the inside. Use 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 6.3) D: In the window opening of (8197) Door Panel insert 1 Small Window from the outside and attach with 8 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws. (fig. 6.3) E: Attach 2 Door Hinges on the outside of the (8197) Door Panel on the opposite side from the Door Handle. Judge spacing based on fig. 6.3.
Step 7: Roof Assembly Part 1 A: Attach 1 (2394) Roof Support to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. Do this twice so you have 2 Roof Support Assemblies. (fig. 7.1) B: Attach 1 (2417) Joist to another at the peak using 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw. (fig. 7.1) S4 Fig. 7.1 2394 S4 S4 2394 2394 2394 2417 2394 Wood Parts 4x 2394 Roof Support 2 x 3 x 34-1/4” 2x 2417 Joist 2 x 2 x 33-1/2” Hardware 3x S4 #8 x 3” Wood Screw 24 support@cedarsummitplay.
Step 7: Roof Assembly Part 2 C: Starting at the top of the Roof Support Assembly attach 1 (2421) Cedar Roofing on each side of the Roof Support Assemblies with 3 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. (fig. 7.2) Be sure to overlap the top of the boards so there are no gaps. (fig. 7.2 and 7.3) D: Drill a hole 1-1/2” up from the bottom of the 2 bottom (2421) Cedar Roofing (for bottom row only).
Step 8: Monkey Rail Assembly Pre-drill all pilot holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing Wood Screws. A: Insert 3 (578) 1-1/8 x 15-7/8” Dowels into both (1565) MK Rail Shorts as shown in fig. 8.1. Note the pilot holes in one of the (1565) MK Rail Short are on the bottom of the board. 1” Fig. 8.1 Note: Pilot holes at bottom of this rail 1565 1” 578 1-1/4” 1-1/4” 1565 1565 B: Make sure shoulder of dowel is against each rail before pre-drilling pilot holes.
Step 9: Monkey Ladder Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws and Wood Screws. A: Insert 2 (858) 1-1/8 x 18-5/8” Dowels into 2 (2382) MK Posts as shown in fig. 9.1. Fig. 9.1 Note: Pilot holes at bottom of this rail 858 2382 2382 Note: Pilot holes at top of this rail Fig. 9.2 858 B: Make sure shoulder of dowel is against each post before pre-drilling pilot holes. Drill 1/8” pilot holes through the posts and into the dowel to prevent splitting. (fig. 9.
Step 10: Connect Monkey Bar Assemblies Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Pan Screws. A: Using a Monkey Bracket connect both (1565) MK Rail Shorts to each (2382) MK Post with 1 (G10) 5/16 x 3” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and Monkey Bracket to the rails using 2 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screws per rail as shown in fig. 10.1 and 10.2. Be sure to attach the correct end, using the 1-1/4” measurement shown in fig. 10.2 as your guide.
Step 11: Access Wall Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws. A: On the ground lay flat 2 (2383) Posts then loosely attach (0348) SL Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); and (2371) Floor End (in the top holes) with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) as shown in fig. 11.1. Keep bolts loose.
Step 12: Cafe Wall Assembly Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws. A: On the ground lay flat 2 (2383) Posts then loosely attach (0348) SL Ground with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut); (2371) Floor End (in the top holes) and (2387) Side Arch (in the top holes) with 2 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per board, as shown in fig. 12.1. Keep bolts loose.
Step 13: Front Wall Assembly A: With both the Access and Cafe Walls facing each other loosely attach (2554) Front Ground to (2383) Posts with 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). Notice the extended end is on the Cafe Wall side. (fig. 13.
Step 14: Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Loosely attach (2558) Ground Back using 2 (H4) 1/4 x 4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the top holes, (2370) Floor Back using 2 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) in the bottom holes and (2389) SW Back using 4 (H8) 1/4 x 4-1/4” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) to both (2383) Posts. (fig. 14.
Step 14: Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws. E: Make sure the assembly is square then attach (2370) Floor Back to each (2383) Post with 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screw (with flat washer). (fig. 14.2) F: Tight to the bottom of (2370) Floor Back and bevelled edges flush to outside edge of (2383) Posts, attach 1 (2113) Gussett II to each side using 2 (LS3) 1/4 x 3” Lag Screws (with flat washer) per gusset. (fig. 14.2) 2370 2383 Fig. 14.
Step 15: Floor Assembly Part 1 A: 5/8” down from the top of both (2371) Floor Ends attach (0790) Floor Joist with 2 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws per end. (fig. 15.1 and 15.2) B: On the Swing Wall attach (0795) Side Joist to the inside of (2370) Floor Back with 2 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws from outside the assembly, as shown in fig. 15.1.
Step 15: Floor Assembly Part 2 F: Place 1 (1853) Cedar Gap Board at each end of the assembly. Then starting on the Access Wall side place 3 (1851) Cedar Floor Boards, 3 (2415) Cedar Floor Boards, 1 (2416) Cedar Gap Board so the gap in the board fits around (2366) Centre Post, 1 more (2415) Cedar Floor Board and 1 (2414) Cedar Floor Board. Make sure all boards are evenly spaced. (fig. 15.
Step 16: Attach Ground Stakes MOVE FORT TO FINAL LOCATION. FINAL LOCATION MUST BE LEVEL GROUND. WARNING: To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. A: Drive 2 (0318) Ground Stakes 10-1/2” into the ground tight to 2 (2383) Posts as shown in fig. 16.1. Attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 16.2) Fig. 16.1 Fig. 16.
Step 17: Roof Frame Assembly Part 1 A: On the Cafe Wall place 1 (2384) Post Support tight to top of (2837) Side Arch at each (2383) Post. Each (2384) Post Support must be flush to the inside edge of the posts. Attach each (2384) Post Support to posts with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 17.1 and 17.2) B: Tight to the top and flush to the inside edge of each (2383) Post attach 1 (2364) Block to each (2384) Post Support with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board.
Step 17: Roof Frame Assembly Part 2 C: On the Access Wall place 1 (2557) MK Support tight to top of (2553) MK Board at each (2383) Post. Each (2557) MK Support must be flush to the inside edge of the posts. Attach each (2553) MK Support to posts with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 17.3 and 17.
Step 17: Roof Frame Assembly Part 3 E: On the Cafe Wall and Access Wall sides place 1 (0348) SL Ground tight to top of each (2384) Post Support and (2557) MK Support and flush to the outside edges of each (2364) Block. Attach to each (2364) Block with 4 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per board. (fig. 17.5 and 17.6) F: On the Front Wall and Swing Wall sides place 1 (2391) Top Front Back flush to the top and outside edge of each (2364) Block.
Step 18: Attach Roof to Fort Part 1 A: Attach 1 (2420) Bottom Gable to each end of the Roof Assembly from Step 7 with 1 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw and 1 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screw per corner. (fig. 18.1 and 18.2) B: Attach 2 Corner Braces to each (2420) Bottom Gable with 2 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per brace. The Corner Braces should be centred over the outside arches as shown in fig 18.1 and 18.2. 2394 Fig. 18.1 2394 Roof Assembly 2394 2420 Fig. 18.
Step 18: Attach Roof to Fort Part 2 C: With two helpers place the Roof Assembly on the fort as shown in fig. 18.3. All four Corner Braces should sit on the outside face of each (0348) SL Ground. (fig. 18.3 and 18.4) D: Attach each Corner Brace to the (0348) SL Grounds with 1 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screw per brace. (fig. 18.4) Fig. 18.3 Access Wall 0348 0348 Fig. 18.4 Corner Brace Cafe Wall 0348 S13 Hardware 4x S13 #6 x 5/8” Pan Screw 41 support@cedarsummitplay.
Step 19: Attach Gable to Roof A: Along each (2394) Roof Support measure 8” up from the top of (2420) Bottom Gables then tight to the underside of the Roof, on each Roof Support Assembly, attach 2 (2419) Gable Sides, at the measured spot, to (2394) Roof Supports and (2420) Bottom Gable with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 19.
Step 20: Upper Swing Wall Assembly A: In between both (2383) Posts on Swing Wall side attach 7 (5265) Cedar Walls to (2370) Floor Back and (2389) SW Back using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws per board. Make sure the bottom of the boards are tight against the floor boards and the bevelled ends are at the top and facing out. Evenly space boards as shown below. Spacing must not exceed 3” in between all boards. (fig. 20.1, 20.2 and 20.3) Fig. 20.1 Swing Wall Fig. 20.
Step 21: Attach Hand Grip Pre-drill all holes using a 3/16” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws A: On the Front Wall measure 1-1/2” up (2383) Post from the top of (2350) Front Floor on the Access Wall side then attach 1 Hand Grip with 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer). (fig. 21.1 and 21.2) Fig. 21.1 Access Wall 2371 2383 Fig. 21.
Step 22: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: On the Front Wall, tight to the floor boards, (2366) Centre Post and (2383) Post and 3/8” back from the outside face of (2383) Post and (2366) Centre Post attach 1 (2407) Wall Joist to each post with 3 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 22.1 and 22.2) Fig. 22.1 2559 Fig. 22.
Step 22: Upper Front Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Between (2366) Centre Post and (2383) Post and tight to the top of the floor boards attach 3 (2412) CE Siding to both (2407) Wall Joists with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. Make sure there are no gaps between boards (fig. 22.3 and 22.4) C: Install (2430) Clock Siding followed by 4 more (2412) CE Siding making sure there are no gaps between boards. Attach to both (2407) Wall Joists with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board.
Step 23: Front Window Wall Assembly Part 1 A: On the Front Wall place 1 (2406) Wall Board tight to (2364) Block on Cafe Wall and tight to top of (2407) Wall Joist then attach to (2391) Top Front Back and (2559) Window Bottom with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.1) B: Tight to (2364) Block on the Access Wall and 2” up from the bottom of (2559) Window Bottom attach a second (2406) Wall Board to (2391) Top Front Back and (2559) Window Bottom with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws. (fig. 23.
Step 23: Front Window Wall Assembly Part 2 D: Flush to the inside edge of each (2406) Wall Boards attach 1 (2409) Window Trim with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 23.2 and 23.3) E: Flush to the outside edge of each (0606) CE Access Board attach 1 (2409) Window Trim with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screw per board. (fig. 23.3) Fig. 23.3 Flush Outside View 2406 2406 2409 2409 2391 0606 S1 x 2 per board Front Wall Fig. 23.
Step 24: Cafe Window Wall Assembly A: In the centre of the Cafe Wall opening measure 3” down from the top of (0348) SL Ground and attach 2 (0850) CE Wall Boards to (0348) SL Ground and (2387) Side Arch with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 24.1 and 24.2) B: Flush to the outside edge of each (0850) CE Wall Board attach 1 (2409) Window Trim with 2 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 24.3) 0348 Fig. 24.1 Centre in opening Fig. 24.
Step 25: Lower Swing Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Tight to the top of (2558) Ground Back and flush to the outside edges of both (2383) Posts on the Swing Wall side attach 6 (2413) CE Siding to each post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, as shown in fig. 25.1 and 25.2. Make sure there are no gaps between boards. B: Tight to the top (2413) CE Siding and flush to outside edges of both (2383) Posts attach (2422) Lower Back to each post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 25.2) Fig. 25.1 Fig. 25.
Step 25: Lower Swing Wall Assembly Part 2 C: From inside the assembly measure 1-1/4” down from the top of (2422) Lower Back then place 2 (1858) Short Wall Supports over the pilot holes of the (2413) CE Siding then attach to (2422) Lower Back and (2558) Ground Back with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 25.3 and 25.4) D: From outside of the assembly attach (1858) Short Wall Supports to each (2413) CE Siding with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per siding. (fig. 25.5) 2422 Fig. 25.4 Fig. 25.
Step 26: Lower Cafe Wall Assembly Part 1 A: Flush to the outside edge of (2383) Post and tight to the top of (0348) SL Ground attach (1808) Short Trim to (2383) Post with 3 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 26.1 and 26.2) B: Tight to top of (0348) SL Ground and tight to (1808) Short Trim attach 6 (1852) CE Siding to both (2383) Posts with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board. Make sure there are no gaps between boards. (fig. 26.1 and 26.
Step 26: Lower Cafe Wall Assembly Part 2 D: Place (1868) Table Support flush to the angled edge of (0376) Table Top, as shown in fig. 26.3. The overhang should measure 3-3/8” on each side. Attach using 5 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws. Fig. 26.4 E: Place Table Top Assembly tight to the top of (1852) CE Siding, (1808) Short Trim and (1870) Trim Short.
Step 26: Lower Cafe Wall Assembly Part 3 F: From inside the assembly tight to the bottom of (0376) Table Top place 2 (1858) Short Wall Supports over the pilot holes of the (1852) CE Siding then attach to (1868) Table Support and (0348) SL Ground with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 26.6 and 26.7) G: From outside of the assembly attach (1858) Short Wall Supports to each (1852) CE Siding with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per siding. (fig. 26.8) 0376 1868 Fig. 26.6 Fig. 26.
Step 26: Lower Cafe Wall Assembly Part 4 Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the lag screws. H: Tight to the bottom of (2371) Floor End, place (2387) Side Arch flush to the outside edges of each (2383) Post then attach with 2 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screws (with flat washer) in the top holes. (fig. 26.9 and 26.10) I: Attach (2387) Side Arch to (2383) Posts in the bottom holes with 2 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 26.10) Fig. 26.9 2371 2387 2383 Fig. 26.
Step 27: Bench Assembly Part 1 A: Attach (2560) Lower Bench flush to the top and outside edges of 1 (2496) Seat Block and 1 (2484) Bench Leg with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws, as shown in fig. 27.1. S2 Fig. 27.1 2484 S2 2560 Flush Flush Flush Flush 2496 Wood Parts 1x 1x 1x 2496 2560 2484 Seat Block 2 x 4 x 3-1/4” Lower Bench 1 x 4 x 37-5/8” Bench Leg 2 x 4 x 13-1/2” Hardware 4x S2 #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw 56 support@cedarsummitplay.
Step 27: Bench Assembly Part 2 Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screw. B: Attach (2491) Diagonal to (2558) Ground Back with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and to (2383) Post with 1 (LS1) 1/4 x 1-1/2” Lag Screw (with flat washer) (fig. 27.2) C: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground tight to (2491) Diagonal and attach using 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.3) Fig. 27.
Step 27: Bench Assembly Part 3 D: Attach (2484) Bench Leg to (2554) Front Ground with 1 (H2) 1/4 x 2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screw. (fig. 27.4) E: Attach (2496) Seat Block to (2491) Diagonal with 1 (H3) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 27.4) F: Attach a second (2496) Seat Block flush to the top and edges of (2484) Bench Leg with 1 (H11) 1/4 x 2-3/4” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut). (fig. 27.
Step 27: Bench Assembly Part 4 Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Wood Screws. G: Place flat end of (2562) Bench Top tight to (2491) Diagonal and flush to the outside edge of each (2496) Seat Block, pre-drill with a 1/8” drill bit then attach (2562) Bench Top to (2496) Seat Blocks and (2560) Lower Bench with 4 (S4) #8 x 3” Wood Screws. (fig. 27.5 and 27.6) 2491 Fig. 27.5 2496 Flush Flush Top View 2562 2560 S4 Tight Fig. 27.
Step 28: Attach Slide to Fort (Slide Sold Separately) A: Place Slide in the opening of the Cafe Wall, centred between (2383) Posts. (fig. 28.1 and 28.2) B: Place 2 (0620) SL Braces tight to the underside of (1853) Cedar Gap Board and (2371) Floor End and centred between (0790) Floor Joist and each (2383) Post. Attach slide through (1853) Cedar Gap Board and into each (0620) SL Brace with 2 (S7) #12 x 2” Pan Screws and into (0790) Floor Joist with 1 (S6) #12 x 1” Pan Screw (in the centre hole). (fig. 28.
Step 29: Lower Front Wall Assembly Part 1 A: On the Front Wall measure 20-3/8” up from (2554) Front Ground then place (5265) Cedar Wall flush to outside edge of (2383) Post at measured location. Attach (5265) Cedar Wall to (2383) Post and (2377) Lower Post with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 29.1 and 29.2) Fig. 29.1 Fig. 29.
Step 29: Lower Front Wall Assembly Part 2 B: Tight to the top of (2554) Front Ground and flush to the outside edge of (2383) Post evenly space and attach 6 (2556) CE Siding to (2383) Post and (2377) Lower Post with 2 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screws per board, as shown in fig. 29.3 and 29.4. Make sure there are no gaps between boards.
Step 29: Lower Front Wall Assembly Part 3 D: From inside the assembly flush to the bottom of (2554) Front Ground place 1 (2408) Wall Support centred over the pilot holes of the siding then attach to (2350) Front Floor and (2554) Front Ground with 4 (S1) #8 x 1-1/8” Wood Screws per board. (fig. 29.5) E: From outside the assembly attach (2408) Wall Support to each (2556) CE Siding with 1 (S0) #8 x 7/8” Truss Screw per siding. (fig. 29.6) Fig. 29.5 Fig. 29.
Step 30: Attach Door to Fort Part 1 A: In the opening for the door between (2383) Post and (2377) Lower Post, measure 5/8” up from the top of (2554) Front Ground then attach the Door Hinges on the Door Assembly from Step 6 to (2383) Post with 3 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per hinge. (fig. 30.1, 30.2 and 30.3) Fig. 30.1 Fig. 30.2 2383 Fig. 30.3 S13 Door Hinge 5/8” 2554 2377 Hardware 6x S13 #6 x 5/8” Pan Screw 64 support@cedarsummitplay.
Step 30: Attach Door to Fort Part 2 B: From inside the fort place (2107) Door Stop against (2377) Lower Post so there is a 1” overhang and the notched out opening is lined up with the Catch Plate then attach with 3 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws. (fig. 30.4 and 30.5) C: In the notched out opening of (2107) Door Stop attach the Magnetic Catch using 2 (S18) #6 x 1” Wood Screws. (fig. 30.6) Important: Use a hand held screw driver and DO NOT over tighten. Fig. 30.4 Fig. 30.6 Inside View S18 1” 2107 Fig. 30.
Step 31: Attach Windows and Clock Part 1 A: On the outside of the assembly measure 3/4” down from the top of (2387) Side Arch and (2559) Window Bottom then place four 6-Pane Arch Top Windows in the window gaps on the Front and Cafe Walls and attach with 8 (S13) #6 x 5/8” Pan Screws per window. (fig. 31.1 and 31.2) Fig. 31.1 Front Wall Cafe Wall Fig. 31.
Step 31: Attach Windows and Clock Part 2 B: Place Clock Face on the Front Wall lining the hole in the clock to the hole in (2430) Clock Siding, making sure the clock is snug to the siding. Attach to (2430) Clock Siding and (2412) CE Siding with 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 31.3 and 31.4) C: From inside the assembly insert Clock Knob in the hole in (2430) Clock Siding, then with 1 person inside the fort and 1 outside place Hour Hand over Clock Knob making sure they are lined up properly.
Step 32: Attach Rock Wall to Fort A: Place Rock Wall Assembly from Step 2 centred on and flush to top of (2350) Front Floor. Attach (2555) Rock Rails to (2350) Front Floor using 4 (S15) #8 x 1-3/4” Wood Screws as shown in fig. 32.1, 32.2 and 32.3. B: Attach (0702) CE Wall Board to top of Rock Wall Assembly, flush to top of (0349) Rock Rails using 4 (S2) #8 x 1-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 32.4) Fig. 32.2 2350 Fig. 32.1 Fig. 32.3 Flush 2555 S15 2555 2350 0702 Flush Fig. 32.
Step 33: Connect Monkey Bar Assembly to Fort Part 1 A: Attach 2 MB Hanger Brackets to (2553) MK Board with 2 (PB2) 1/4 x 1-1/4” Pan Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) per bracket as shown in fig. 33.1 and 33.2. B: Place each (1565) MK Rail Short of the Monkey Bar Assembly from Step 10 in each MB Hanger Bracket and attach with 1 (PB5) 1/4 x 2” Pan Bolt (with flat washer x 2 and lock nut) per bracket. (fig. 33.
Step 33: Connect Monkey Bar Assembly to Fort Part 2 D: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at one (2382) MK Post on the inside of the assembly and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws. (fig. 33.4 and 33.5) WARNING: To prevent tipping and avoid potential injury, stakes must be driven 10-1/2” into ground. Digging or driving stakes can be dangerous if you do not check first for underground wiring, cables or gas lines. Fig. 33.4 Fig. 33.
Step 34: Attach Swing Assembly to Fort A: Attach Swing Assembly from Step 5 to (2390) SW Mount with 1 (G5) 5/16 x 4-1/2” Hex Bolt (with lock washer, flat washer and t-nut) and 1 (G8) 5/16 x 2” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut) as shown in fig. 34.1 and 34.2. B: Drive 1 (0318) Ground Stake 10-1/2” into the ground at each (1863) SW Post and attach with 2 (S3) #8 x 2-1/2” Wood Screws per ground stake. (fig. 34.1 and 34.
Step 35: Glider Assembly A: Attach 1 Space Glider Handle to the Space Glider Body using 1 (G25) 5/16 x 7-1/4” Hex Bolt (with 2 flat washers and 1 lock nut). Repeat for the second Space Glider Handle. (fig. 35.1) B: Install 2 Glider Rope with Chains into each Space Glider Handle using 2 - 5/16” Flat Washers and 1 Lock Nut per rope. (fig. 35.1) Fig. 35.
Step 36: Attach Glider and Swings If Bolt protrudes beyond T-Nut WARNING: Check entire play centre for bolts protruding beyond T-Nuts. Use extra washers to eliminate this condition. Use an extra Flat W asher A: Connect the assembled Glider to the Glider Hangers previously installed. (fig. 36.1) B: Attach 2 Belt Swings to the Bolt-Thru Swing Hangers. (fig. 36.1) Fig. 36.1 Belt Swings Glider Other Parts 2 x Belt Swings 73 support@cedarsummitplay.
NOTES 74 support@cedarsummitplay.
NOTES 75 support@cedarsummitplay.
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